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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-29
TO-DAY, TOMORROW AND OFFER ENDS:
BIG PREMIUM ON NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS
Generous Offer Has Two Days Longer Runs Gold Pieces
For Energetic Workers-50000 Extra Votes Upon Each
SIS Turned in in New Subscriptions Hustle the Word

Most OF the candidates are making
every effort to get in all their promised
subscriptions by Saturday night. as
that Is the time the Big Offer closes
Sreater premium is placed upon new
subscriptions turned in by 10 o'clock
Saturday night. October 80. than will
ever be placed upon them again. Those
candidates who would win the best
prizes are not overlooking aa oppor-
tunity to gather them in. ALL NAIL
CONTAINING SUB RIPTIO N S
BEARING A POSTMARK SHOWING
THAT 1T WAS MAILED BEFORE 10
O'CLOCK p. NJ. SATURDAY. OC-TO-
Der 80. WILL BE ACCEPTED TO
APPLY UPON THE OFFER. This
gives the candidates in the outside
zones the same advantage in time as
those candidates living within easy
distance Of The Virginian's office.
Here's the Offer.
Fifty Thousand Extra Votes will be
given for every SIS turned in new
subscriptions. The candidates are not
limited as TO the number OF Special
Ballots Of $4,000 Extra Votes each
that they may win. II one lis able to
turn in $50 in new subscriptions, he
will be credited with 100000 Extra
Votes, and In addition will be paid
IS in cash as an extra reward. Those
candidates who take advantage of this
offer to the fullest extent will. OF
course. HAYS the best chances Of win
ming the bigger prizes In the end
Ono candidate called at the ONCE
late yesterday afternoon. and stated
that she had already secured one sub
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-29
kA|SER'S C0NFAB WITH
GERARD IS PUzzl|kC
Washington Processes to Know Moth
ing of Reason For Reported
Interview.
NO PEACE MOVE HAS
BEEN ORIGINATED HERE
Wilson Will Not Act Until Tender of
Good Offices Would Be Accepta bic
10 All Parties to Slaughtc. fest.

Washington. Oct. 2s.-Thc recent
conferences between the German en-
peror and Ambassador Gerard has be-
come the subject OF much puzzling
comment here, particularly in view OF
the fact that it is the first audience
to a neutral diplomat in many
months.
State Department officials insist
that the amba ssador had no instruc-
tons TO request an audience with the
emperor and the department had ne
knowledge In advance that he was tc
see him. 1t is also declared that moth.
ing has been received from the am.
bassador regarding his talk with the
emperor. 1t Is assured that it will not
be more than day or two before q
report is received.
What was the object OF the talk Il
cause for much speculation here. Ir
the absence of any authoritative state
ment, however, and in the face OF
declarations that nothing is known OF.
flcially. this comment Is purely guess.
work thus far
May Have Been For Peace.
The first suggestion brought out
here was that the ambassadors visit
to Potsdam to see the emperor had
to do with peace. II peace was dis.
been on the initiative OF the German
ruler, as the Washington Government
Is determined not to initiate any moves
toward peace until il has been as.
sured by both sides that such over,
ture. would be welcomed.
There has been a fresh crop of re-
ports from Berlin recently In regart
to peace, but officials here do not con
slider that they have effected an,
change in the situation or that the,
even indicate that the situation ha,
changed with regard to peace. Fol
long time it has been considered
that Germany would like to tall
peace. but in view OF, the known un
Willingness OF the allied powers u
enter a peace discussion at this tim,
nothing ha. developed. That tn,
enaenation from Berlin may now b,
supplemented by some move on tn.
part OF the Kaiser Is the Inference
that has grown out of his talk viii
Ambassador Gerard.
May Enlist Our Cooperation.
II has been Indicated. however
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-29
SOUTHERN EDUCATORS
MEET AT NASHVILLE
Annual Conference Of Southern Col
legcs and Preparatory Schools
Is Held.
VIRGINIA REPRESENTED
By LEADING EDUCATORS
College Standards and Efficiency Are
Themes Which Engage Attention Of
Important Educational Gathering.

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
Nashville. Tenn, Oct cs.-The con-
ference OF the Association OF Colleges
and Preparatory Schools Of the South
ern States met today in its twenty
first annual session in Furman Hall.
Vanderbilt University. Addresses OF
welcome were made by President
Bruce Payne. OF Peabody College. and
Chancellor Kirkland. Of Vanderbilt
the president of the association,
Chancellor Barrow. OF the University
Of Georgia.
The morning session was given ur
to discussion Of junior colleges and
secondary schools, participated in by
Professor Maphis. OF the University OF
Virginia; DR.. r. e. Blackwell. OF
Randolph Macon: Miss Elizabeth Cot
ton, Of Meredith College; Chancellor
kirkland, OF Vanderbilt University;
Professor Robins. OF Mckenzie; DR..
Cannon, of Blackstone College; Profess
sor J. c. Walker. OF Woodbury.. and
School for Boys. The question was
referred to the business meeting FRI
day afternoon.
Entertained At Lunch.
The association was delightfully."- en-
teIldlnSO at lunch pS Iuc SIoofSe T va
body College. The afternoon session
was given up to discussion of col
lege standards and efnciency. DR..
Samuel Capen. OF the United States
Department of Education, presented a
new method OF listing colleges, which
subject was further discussed by Or.
Webb. of Randolph Macon woman'a
College, and Miss Dalton. of Ten
nessee College.
The night session was held at Col
lege Hall. Vanderbilt University
Chancellor Barrow delivered the an
'nual address OF the president. and ex-
Senator w. r. webb. OF Webb School
spoke on educational "reminiscences
At the conclusion OF the address. a re-
ception was rendered the delegate:
in College Hall by the faculty of Van
|dcrbilt University and George Pea.
body College.
Virginia was represented by DR.
Blackwell. Professor Maphis. DIR
Webb. DR. Cannon, Professor Davii
land Professor Walker. and. as indicat'
ed above. these delegates are taking
lpart In the work
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-29
WISE AND HADDON
AT SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL

Principal speakers tonight at the
regular meeting of the Young Mems
Progressive Association In Springfield
Public School will be George E. Wise
and T. Gray Haddon, candi lates for
the position of Commemorative At
torney. A goodly number of the East
Enders are expected to hear the ad-
dresses.
The matter Of purchasing fifty-six
acres In the northeast end section Of
the city for an athletic field will also
be discussed, and 1t Is understood that
the association will heartily endorse
the movement
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-29
SAY ALLIES MUST
LEAVE COUNTRY
BUSINESS IN SOUTH
STEADILY IMPROVING

II. G, Dun & Company's trade
report from Richmond for Dun's
Review, of saturday, October 80.
will say:
Local reports for the week in
dictate II further expansion in bust
ness with conditions more nearly
normal than for eighteen months.
With the rise In the price OF cot
ton, confidence Is restored and
Southern merchants are rcplen-
ishing their depleted stocks. Job
bers OF dry goods, notions, shoes,
hats and ready made clothing are
doing a good business with a fay =
orable outlook for the future.
Cooler weather has increased the
demand for merchandise at retail
and no concessions are being madc
as to prices.
Offerings OF tobacco on local
floors are light; the leaf has
graded higher and throughout
the tobacco belt better prices pre-
vail. The yield for Virginia i. cs-
timated at 10i 600, 900 pounds as
compared with 113,00O,000 last
year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-29
DR.. CARRINGTON
BEATENBY WHITE
WILL TRY OUT NEW
FLYER AT NEWPORT NEWS
Especial to The Richmond yir-
ginian.1

Especial to The Richmond vir-
ginian.)
newport News. Va. Oct. as
Captain Thomas Scott Baldwin, one
oi Americas foremost inventive
avsators, has closed contract with
the city OF Newport News whereby
nc Is granted permission to build
and test out on the city's Land q
hydro-acroplane. which, Is success
ful Is expected to rcvolutionizc the
art Of aviation in America.
A pier will be used in the ex-
periments in much the same man.
ncr that the deck Of battlcship
would be used. The plans on
which the machine are to be con-
structed are being xealously guard
ed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-29

Evangelist Luther Bridges preached
to large congregation last night in
Central Methodist Church. the occa-
sion being the inauguration Of the
series OF revival services. Services viii
be conducted in Central Methodist
Church every nixht during the next
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-29

PurcellviNe. Va. Oct 2s,--Ths Won
ans Club, nj Purceilviiie, met Tues
day at the home of Mrs. r. A Cockey
and elected the following officers:
President, Mrs n Guy Miller: vice
president Mrs f. A. Cockey, secre-
tary, Miss Eta Thomas. and treasurer,
Miss Ella Fenton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-29
Ten Year, For Robbery

Levi Valentine and Wallace Har-
ris, colored, were given ten years each
IN the penitentiary late yesterday
evening by a jury In Hastings Court,
for highway robbery.
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-29

Have yon something ~
sell? The vir5ini.n's Want
Al Columns will find o.
rcHdy buyer. Call Mad
1853.
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In each issue Of The
vir9iniAn there u some
thing advertised that yoa
may want. Read the
advertisements regularly
each day.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-05-27
all marketable cucumbers grown
by the farmers with whom they
have contracts.
John Walsh Ill

A telegram was received in
the city last Friday evening from
Joe Davies of Washington, d. c..
by Mrs. John Walsh announcing
the serious illness of Mr.. Walsh
at Washington. The telegram
announced that it was an old i'll
ness which led Mrs Walsh to be-
lieve that it was stomach trouble.
Mrs. Walsh left on the evening
train for the Capitol to be with
Mr.. Walsh during his illness.
Friends in this city hope that
the illness will not prove serious
and that Mr.. Walsh will regain
his strength again within very
short time.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-05-27

Appropriate Exercises to be
Held in This City Monday
Afternoon.

Since the last publication of
The Times the plans for the
Memorial Day exercises have
been somewhat changed. Mem
orial Day will be observed in this
city with appropriate exercises
on Monday while it will be
observed at Bayfield, on Sunday.
The plans for the exercises in
this city have now been complet-
ed by members of the G. A. R.
who will be assisted by the
Spanish-American War Veterans.
Citizens are asked to assemble
at the Court House square Mon
day afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Appropriate music for the occa-
sion will be played by the Wash
burn City Band and at the lower
ing of the flag parade will form
and will march to the city ceme-
tary where appropriate exercises
will be held. The program will
include addresses, music by the
City Band, singing of patriotic
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-05-27
The Revival Meetings

The interest in the evangelistic
meetings being conducted at the
Methodist church by Evangelists
d. Villa Caffray anu Louise
Pinnell has been growing night
ly. These meetings were started
Sunday, May 9th, and it was
the original plan to continue
them for two weeks but on
account of the interest which
has been growing the meetings
were continued for another week
and will end on Sunday of this
week.
Some strong messages along
spiritual lines have been brought
to the people of Washburn by
the two ladies and their visit to
Washburn will be remembered
for a long time. The speaker,
Miss Caffray, has few equals as
a lady evangelist, and it would
be hard to portray the important
and vital work done by her in
the revival meetings just closing
Her manner of presenting her
subjects has been wonderful and
many have been touched by her
soul stirring messages.
Miss Pinnell, the singer, has
been wonderful help in the
meetings. She has a beautiful
soprano voice and as a chorus
leader and a soloist has pleased
all who have heard her. Miss
Pinnell has also had charge of
the children's meetings in the
afternoon and her kindly dispo-
sition and manner of con-
Quoting the meetings has won
many of the younger people.
The meetings have been a sue
cess from the start and where
ever the ladies may go the
Washburn people, who have
attended the meetings, will al
ways have a kindly remembrance
of them and of the work accom-
plished in Washburn.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-05-27
Two Weeks Pay Roll A
mounts to More than $4,000
Monthly Wages for Employ
ees and Office Men Kun
Close to $4,000.

Washburn is already beginning
to feel the effect of the big pay
roll at the plant of the Dupont
company at Barksdale and the
increase in business has been
noticeable.
On Saturday of last week the
plant pay roll for the past two
weeks amounted to more than
$4,000. The monthly pay roll
at the plant for all labor and
office help now amounts to close
to $25, 900.
This large amount, together
with the heavy pay roll at the
two mills, the Kenfeld-Lamor-
eauX Co. box factory plant and
the coal docks, makes a large
amount paid to Washburn resi-
dents.
Business conditions in the city
ought to be the best this summer
they have ever been. Already
business has begun to pick up
and as soon as the mills have a
pay day times in Washburn
ought to boom.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-05-27
A BUSY WEEK
FOR GRADU ATES
Twenty~three to Graduate
From High School
Exercises Begin on Sunday
Evening and End on Thurs
day Evening.

The coming week will be a
busy one for the members of the
Senior Class of the Washburn
High School, when their COM
mencement and class exercises
will be held. The invitations
announcing the program will be
mailed out the last of the week.
The baccalaureate address will
be given on Sunday evening at
the Norwegian Lutheran church
and the Class Play will be given
at the Opera House on Wednes-
day evening. The Commence
ment exercises will be held on
Thursday evening at the Opera
House.
The graduating class of the
High School is composed of
twenty-three members, thirteen
girls and ten boys. Herewith
we give the program for the
commencement exercises and
other information pertaining to
the exercises this year:
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Washburn, Wisconsin. Thursday, May 9th, 1915
PROCLAMATION
Msmerial Day in Washburn Mon
Il day, May 31st

Whereas it has been the
usual custom to observe
Memorial Day,
4 l hereby designate Mon
fday, May 31st, as Memorial
lDay in Washburn, and would
respectfully ask all citizens
Ito unite with the Civil War
VETERANS and the Spanish
4 american War veterans in
kfittingly observing the day.
The Bayfield, people are
coming toWashburn on this
Lday to unite with Washburn
i'm observing the day, and
1.-THE committees in charge
fare making great prepara-
.tions to make this Memori-
al Day a success.
I would respectfully ask
all business houses and
factories and mills, if possi-
BILE, to close part of the day
at least, and help make this
Memorial Day a red letter
day for Washburn.
E. BRYAN,
Mayor.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-05-27
To Be Distributed by the H.
j. Heinz Company
Farmers are Urged to Plant
Cucumbers from June
7th to June 10th.

R. D. Porter, field man for the
H. j. Heinz company, has in
formed The Times that the seeds
for the farmers will arrive this
week and will be given out to
the farmers, with whom the COM
pany holds contracts, on June
18th and 29th. The seeds will
be given out at the Farmers
warehouse.
Mr.. Porter says it is advisable
for farmers to get their ground
in shape at this time and to be-
gin planting the seeds from June
7th on. A large number of the
farmers of this section have con-
tracted for the growing of GU
cumbers and over one hundred
acres will be planted to the crop.
The H. J. Heinz company have
secured a site along the Omaha
railway where they will estab-
lish a pickle station and will con-
tinue it in operation from year
to year.
The growing of cucumbers is
a profitable business for the far
mers providing the crop is given
proper attention. 1t has proven
a good cash crop wherever
stations have been establish
The company agrees to take
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-05-27
Nor. Luth. Church

Services next Sunday morn
ing at the usual hour with Sun
day school at noon. Services at
Long Lake Church at 2:30 o.
clock Sunday afternoon. In the
evening the Baccalaureate SER
mon to the graduating class of
the Washburn High School will
be given by the pastor. The
Ladies Aid society will meet at
the church next Wednesday
afternoon aud will be entertained
by Mrs. Ole Larson. Young
Peoples society will meet We'd
nesday evening. Prayer meet
Thursday evening.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-05-27

songs, and the decorating Of the
graves of departed comrades.
The members of the Bayfield,
G. A. R. and the members of the
Spanish-American War Veterans
will attend the exercises to be
held in this city Monday and the
Washburn members will attend
the exercises at Bayfield, Sun
day.
The ranks of the G. A. r
veterans are rapidly thinning
out and people of the two cities
should take advantage of this
opportunity to attend memorial
exercises conducted by that body.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-05-27
Mems Club Active

The Mems Club of the Con-
gregatlonal church at a special
meeting held Monday evening
arranged for giving a supper at
the church on Friday evening,
May 28th, which promises to be
one of the biggest affairs ever
given in the city. John Sum-
mertield, who is an expert cook,
has been engaged to prepare
the entire supper. He will be
assisted by five experienced
men helpers. who have worked
with him for years. 1t will be
a roast beef and white fish sup
per, and all who attend can be
assured of a splendid meal. The
members of the Club are pre-
pairing to feed at least two
hundred. The supper will be
served at $50. The price has
been fixed at so cents per plate
It is not done with the idea of
making money. Everyone will
get the worth of their money
and no expense has been spared
in making it an event long to be
remembered.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-05-27

The w. c. T. U. will meet at the
home of Mrs. Chr. Christiansen on
Thursday afternoon of next weeh.
Mrs. Philbrick will be leader of the
meeting.
Carrie, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Boyd Cameron, is reported as being
very sick with typhoid fever4
Albert Oberts Is. reported as being
very i'll with pneumonia at the ST.
Joseph hospital at Ashland,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-05-27

The Ashland Daily News,
which was purchased by the
Ashland Daily Press last week,
has been consolidated with the
Press and publication of the
News ended last Saturday.
Under the new arrangement it
is proposed to give Ashland one
first class paper. Here is sue
cess.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-05-27
Two Sudden Deaths

Mrs. George Welty, formerly
Miss Helvina Olson of Mason, a
bride of but two days, died sud-
denly at the home of Mrs. Nels
Johnson in this city yesterday
afternoon. Death was due to a
hemorrhage of the brain.
Mr.. and Mrs. Welty were
married Tuesday at Mason and
left for Ashland on a short
honeymoon trip. They also visi-
ted in this city and had been in
vited to the Johnson home to
take dinner. After the meal
had been served Mrs. Welty
complained of feeling poorly and
was told to lie down. She died
within about five minutes. The
remains will be taken to Mason
for burial.
Theodore Schnose, a farmer
living on the Washington avenue
road, died very suddenly this
morning following stroke of
paralysis. He had been in fine
health up to the time of the
stroke.
Mr.. Schnose was quite we'll
known in this city and also in
the town of Washburn.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-05-27

Chas. Wolff, who was taken to the
ST. Joseph hospital at Ashland the
latter part Of last week, is reported
as being much improved in health.
Charles was suffering from stomach
trouble.
Ben A. Wiechmann returned last
Thursday evening from visit to
Minneapolis and st. Paul.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-05-27

+. Ell. Robinsons has sold two
new Ford cars, one to DR.. P. G..
Frey and the other to Bayfield,
County for the use of the County
Highway Commissioner. The cars
are expected to arrive in the city in
the course of the next week.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-05-27
Open for Business 8

The Service Garage, DeMars
Brothers, proprietors, was open
ed for business the first OF the
week and is enjoying a good run.
Besides operating a garage and
repair shop a livery will be run
in connection. DeMars Brothers
are first class automobile men,
Leo having had great deal of
experience with different makes
of engines, having worked in
some of the big factories, while
Harvey has also had much ex-
perience with different makes of
cars.
The boys expect to run first
class place and solicit the patron
age of the public.
Mr.. and Mrs George Potts have
arrived in the city. Mr.. Potts will
have charge of the pipe fitting at
the plant.
Guy Hacker, who has been con-
ducting a hardware store at Ellberg.
MINI. during the past year, was IN
the city over Sunday visiting with
friends, Mr. Hacker has sold his
l5a p.ss e berg ana h. turned
to Superior.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-05-27
A COLLEGE TOWN"
COLLEGE FARCE COMEDY M THREE ACTS
nv wALrER sEN HARs
CAST or cIApA~Trpa

CAST or cHARAcTERs
Jimmie Cavendish, Rah.rah boy
Carl M. Anderson
Tad Cheseldne. College cut-up Harry Robinson
Leyitcus the Ace of Spades Oscar Swanson
Major kipepper. the Head of the Military
Bernard Myhre
Prof Senacharrib Popp the chair of PhiloIosy
Henry II. Harrington
Scotch MacAllster. the football captain
Elmer Erickson
Shorty Long. the Ubiquitous Freshman
Harry E. Sagen
Billy VanDorn. on the Glee Club Victor Peterson
DR.. Twisss. on the Faculty Selmer E. Johnson
Mixer. Student Harry Soshea
Miss Jim" Claiming. Girl from Dixie
Bess Buzard
Marjorie HaviIand. the College Widow
Frances Sheridan
Mrs. Basssby MA. popular Landlady
Claribel Stevens
Mrs. Jane Cavendish. Cavendish & Dean.
Wall St. N. 7. Mary Wieman
Mrs. Cleopatra Popp. Faculty Type
Alma Swanby
Mrs. Mollie Stiles. Honeymosner Ruth Miller
Miss Twisss. Relic of other days
Evelyn Downs
Mrs. Twiggs. motherly old soul Cecil Roevis
Ella Steinart, Susan Drummer. Esther Hanson,
Esther Olson and Frances Morgan. Guests at
the Faculty Reception.
Foot ball team. Students.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-05-27

William Mitchell is completing
some very noticeable improvements
to his residence on west 9th street.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-05-27

GRADUATES
Frances Sheridan Harry E. Sasen
Ruth Elizabeth Miller Oscar Swanson
Henry H. Harrington Elmer M. Erickson
Ella H. Stenert Bess Buzard
Esther Irene Olson Carl M. Anderson
Harry L. Robinson Susan A. Drummer
Evelyn c. Downs Selmer E. Johnson
Mary A. Weman CIaribel Stevens
Victor Peterson Harry L. Soshea
Bernard l. Myhre Alma H. Swanby
Frances Elizabeth Morgan Esther Hanson
Cecil Roeyig
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Baccaaursate Address Back to God"
Rev. Chr Christensen
Norwegian Lutheran Church May 30th. 1915
Class Play "A College Town
Opera House June End. 1915
Commencement Exercises June Bird. 1915
Opera House.
Class Mouo--Impo.sible-Is unAmerican
Class Flower Red Carnaton
Class Poet--Alma Swanby
Class Colors- Brown and Gold