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Evening star., 1915-09-15
Denial Vessel Was Torpedoed
Expected to Influence Favor
ably U. S. Opinion.
Mr.. WILSON IS PRAISED
FOR HIS SELF-RESTRAINT
Berlin Bases Disclaimer on Absence
of Submarine and the Ex-
plosion Itself.

BERLIN, September Is, via London
IL 40 p.m-In the German government
explanation of the Hesperian case Ger
mania sees the way made clear for "Presl-
dent Wilson's ultimate position regarding
the German note concerning Justihcatlon
for the sinking of the Arabic"
The newspaper declares that the Brit
ish press must give up its hopes of serl-
Gus differences between Berlin and WASH
ington. 1t praises President Wilson for
having refused to be influenced by British
reports of a new menace to German
American relations, which had just been
guided into a more peaceful channel, and
adds:
THE Presidents cool self-containment
is now justified. The British tissues OF
lies Is at last torn to pieces, and II any
thing remains Of the entire question OF
responsibility for the misfortune it prob
ably will rest Immediately, as we expect
ed. on one of Britain's excellent anchored
mines"
. Blame Placed on Mine.
The German government, in a note
from the foreign office to Ambassador
Gerard, delivered at noon yesterday,
made a qualified disclaimer of respon-
sibility for the sinking of the steam
ship Hesperian. On the face of the
evidence thus far at hand the govern
ment is satisfied that the Hesperian
was not sunk by a German submarine.
The German position, as seml-off-
cially stated, follows:
LAS we are informed from a compe-
tent source, the news already received,
taken in connection with facts officially
known, seems to exclude almost abb
solutely the possibility that German
supna arine could under any circum-
stances have been concerned in sink
ing the British passenger steamer
Hesperian.
No U-Boat in Vicinity. .
Firstly, according to the prear-
ranged distribution, no German sub
marine should have been on September
4 in that part of the ocean in which
the Hesperian sank.
Furthermore, the explosion, accord
ing to descriptions received from Er1t-
ish sources, was of such a nature as TO
indicate from it's effects that it was
rather that of mine than of tor
pedo.
"The circumstances that. according to
these descriptions the vessel was struck
near the bow and that the bow cornpart-
ments filled with water gees to confirm
this assumption.
The note contains. in addition to the
statements thus made semi-oficially,
para graph to the effect that all the
submarines that were at sea September
have not yet returned, but that there
is no reason to expect that the reports
which they will supply will change the
situation.
The note is simple recital of the
facts as the German government sees
them without any expressiol of SEN
timent or comment on the German sub
marine policy.
Evening star., 1915-09-15
GOLD CERTIFICATES TO N. Y.
$ll0,oco,00o Worth Exchanged by
Treasury for European Coin.

About s11o.0OO,o 900 in gold certificates
OF large denominations. principally for
the use of American bankers who have
received shipments of gold from Eu-
rope, has been shipped to New York in
the last three months by the Treasury
Department. There have been five
shipments of s2o,OOO,OOo each and one
of s10,O0o,o0o, mostly in $4,000 notes.
Bankers who import the gold prefer
the certificates to the metal. American
gold coin imported is exchanged imme-
diately for certificates; European coin
is melted at the mint and then paid for
in the same way.
Evening star., 1915-09-15
Goes to Observe Fleets Work.

Rear Admiral Benson, chief of oper-
ations, has gone to Fort Monroe, Va,
to join the Atlantic fleet and observe
target practice on the southern drill
grounds Admiral Fletcher command
erin chief of the fleet, has been in
with Secretary Daniels at
the Navy Department about plans for
war game maneuvers next month.
Evening star., 1915-09-15
HEARTILY |NDORSES
CITY TESTIMONIAL
Commissioner Newman Would
Honor Bands Giving Free
Concerts.

Enthusiastically indorsed by Commits
sioner Newman, who returned to WASH
ington today from a months vacation
in the Catskill mountains, the sugses-
ton that Washingtonians stage an out
door festival late in October in honor OF
the government bands that have played
in the public parks this summer today
gave promise of developing into a
reality.
1t is understood that officials of the
bands will be sounded out as to senti-
ment in the organizations concerning
the proposed entertainment, and if the
musicians relish the idea of being
guests of the city at big municipal
outing, a committee will be appointed
to make the necessary arrangements.
Idea Appeals Strongly.
Commissioner Newman said that the
idea appealed to him strongly, and that
he would be glad to take up with mis-
colleagues on the board the matter of
appointing a committee on arrange
ments should it decide to go ahead
with the project.
One suggestion is that a silver loving
cup, appropriately inscribed, be pre-
sented to each band. This would re-
quire an expenditure of money and it
is proposed to acquire the necessary
funds by passing the hat among the
hundreds of citizens that will be eX-
pected to attend the celebration.
Another suggestion is that the feS-
tival be attempted on a non expense
basis; that testimonials on parchment,
expressing the gratitude of the citizens
of Washington for the entertainment
furnished them by the bands, be pre-
sented to each musical organization,
and that the presentation be made by
the president of the board of Com
mssioners and an honorary committee
to be appointed for the purpose.
Evening star., 1915-09-15
Capt. John W, Wilen Dead.

Word has been received by the War
Department of the death in San Fran
cisco Monday of Capt. John w. Wilen of
Martinsburg. w. Va His body will be
brought to Arlington national ceme-
terry for interment. Capt. Wilen was
thirty-eight years old, was a graduate
of West Point and had seen service in
the Philippines.
Evening star., 1915-09-15

Featuring "P la = NJ a t e"
Shoes for growing feet:
plenty of room for the
toes: button style, with
fiat bottoms; in tan, pat
ent or dull leather.
Evening star., 1915-09-15
Some Proposed Features.

So much for the formalities of the oc-
casion. The entertainment proposed
will consist of a field meet, feats in
horsemanship consisting of races and,
possibly, a mule race, and a short polo
contest. The program, it is suggested,
should be staged on the polo field,
around which it will be possible for
hundreds of vehicles to congregate.
The band members would occupy the
seats of honor. as the games and con-
tests are to be staged primarily for
their entertainment.
1t is likely that the festival, if held,
will be arranged for the last Saturday
afternoon in October. 1t is suggested
that the event might grow into an an
nual festival, as municipal entertain
ments in the National Capital at that
season of the year are rare.
Evening star., 1915-09-15

1t matters little what it is that you
want-whether a situation or servant
"a want ad in The Star will reach the
person who will fill your need.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-03-17
BAD PLACE FOR A CRIMINAL !
eovernor Stone Discovers One inmate
OF Penitentiary Who Is Willlnu
to Admit Guilt.

senator Stone, while in the execu.
i've office of Missouri, one day visited
the state penitentiary at Jefferson
AFTER his fashion he went among the
prisoners and talked to them freely
seeking to find out the causes and
conditions of the crimes that sent
tnem there. During whole day Gov
ernor Stone found not single man
VINO failed to declare that he was in.
nocent of the crime with which he yes
charged, that perjured testimony had
sent him there, or that a preiudiced
jury had returned an unjust verdict.
and that he was, and always had been
an honest man.
Finally, about sunset the governor
round a single man who, on being in
terrogated, promptly declared:
l stole horse because / wanted
TO ride to Kansas, and 1 was caught
and convicted, and have nothing to
say about the verdict"
Well" said Senator Stone "I will
see about your discharge tomorrow.
| cannot willingly consent to let a
confessed criminal like you are remain
In this penitentiary, where you may
corrupt the morals of so many hon.
est men,"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-03-17
Beautiful Recipe Book For Every
Woman

We have been asked by the Calumet
Baking Powder Company of Chicago to
announce through the columns of this
publication that they have just gotten up
one of the best Recipe Books ever pub
lished, 16 pages of which are beautifully
illustrated, showing in the colors a lot of
dainty dishes and good things to eat that
can be prepared with Calumet Baking
Powder.
In addition to this there are 252 valu-
able recipes and numerous household hints
prepared by the most noted Domestic Sci
ence teachers and Cooking Experts.
We know you will find this a very valu-
able book, as you will have use for it
almost every day.
All you have to do to get one is to take
the slip that you find in a pound can of
Calumet Baking Powder fill in your name
and address according to the instructions
on the slip and mail it to the Calumet
Baking Powder Company, Chicago. Ill.
If you are not already using Calumet
Baking Powder, we would suggest that
you try it today. You will find it whole
some and economical to use.
You will find it a Baking Powder of I'M
usual merit and the recipe book one of
the most beautiful and useful books of
this kind that you have ever possessed
Adv.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-03-17
So Pleasant.

1t was club dinner, and Mrs An
derson, a social climber, was seated
next to Mrs. Murgridge, society
woman of prominence. Wishing to
engage in conversation with the social
leader, Mrs. Anderson remarked:
II understand that you have a son
who is studying music, Mrs. Muir
gridge."
Eyes, my son is great musician"
replied the social leader, rather coldly
HE is now studying in the Paris con-
servatory"
Really! How NIGEL" replied the So
cial aspirant. ct must be SO pleasant
to be able to sit among flowers all
day and not disturb anyone with the
practicing."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-03-17
FARMERS WHO SUCCEED
IN WESTERN CANADA
Those Who Exercise Thrift, Prac-
tlce Due Economy, and Adopt
Reasonable Methods Are
Sure to Prosper.

Those who are interested in devel-
oping the agricultural resources of
Western Canada in bringing to the
notice of those whom they desire to
take part in this development present
only the facts. There has never been
given the impression that farming in
Western Canada could be carried on
without effort or labor, but it has been
successfully stated that better results
can be secured with less outlay of
capital, either in money or labor, than
anywhere else on the continent. This
has been proven time and time again
Hundreds Of cases could be cited
where men have taken up farms,
either homestead, or purchased from
railways or land companies, and with
little capital at the start have &C
CURED competence, have established
good homes for themselves, and pro-
vided sure future. They have COM
Portable homes and all their surround
ings are comfortable, speak of the re-
ward that their thrift has accom-
plished.
Carl Dickan, of Russian Poland lived
in Pittsburgh, Pa, for fourteen years,
and saved up 5000. In 1903 he took
the 5000 with him to Alberta His own
story is that he bought quarter Sec
ton, for which he agreed to pay
$1,000. TN 1904 had thirty acres of
crop, threshed 900 bushels. In 1909
bought another quarter. I now have
one hundred acres under cultivation,
and have never had crop failure.
Have threshed forty-seven bushels OF
wheat per acre, but the average has
been about forty My oats for the
eleven years that / have been here
averaged forty-seven bushels to the
acre. now have 9 horses, AZ head
Of cattle, 33 hogs, which / consider
worth $4,000. l have thousand dol
lars worth of farm implements and
my land is worth $4,000 This is all
clear Of debt l have every reason to
consider this a first-class mixed farm
ing, dairying and poultry raising coun-
try, as think that it Is apparent that
/ have had some success. The only
help that / had was my Oldest boy,
who was years old when ] arrived
in Alberta"
About fifty miles west of Wetaski-
win there is partially timbered dis
trict lying between Buck Lake and
Pigeon Lake All this land is ready
for demonstrating, and judging from a
letter received by a resident there,
this would seem to be an ideal place
for a farmer who desired such sur
roundings. This settler lives on the
shore of Buck Lake, his land is willow
brush, which is easy to clear. Some
of the lumber is good saw timber,
and lots of good logs for buildings can
be had, as we'll as rails for fencing.
For wheat growing the soil is excel
lent. Water is easily secured, fishing
is good and plentiful and game is any
thing but scarce. The settlers are
mostly from the United States and
Canada-Advertise
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-03-17
PRACTICAL JOB FOR REAPER
smpIous Farmer Wanted Him Put in
Fields to Help Harvest Hands
and Not Bother Him.

Representative Anthony of Kansas
Is accredited with the story of an
impious farmer who was decidedly i'll.
1t was during the late fall that he
took to his bed and, physicians having
some doubts as to his recovery. re.
ceived the ministration of a clergy
man.
You are close to the grave said
the clergyman solemnly.
The ailing farmer showed little in
terest.
I'VE must all prepare" continued
the clergyman, cat some time in our
lives to meet the grim reaper"
Then the sick man sat up.
Grim reaper?" he repeated.
The clergyman nodded.
IF you catch him around here"
growled the farmer, you put him out
in the fields with the rest of the
hands and he'll get his fill of reaping
without bothering me!"-Washingto
Star.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-03-17
Went in That Direction.

RYAN used to be assistant blaster
Ct the quarries. On the day he disap-
reared he must have been standing on
ION Of an exploding charge. We never
recovered enough of him for a funeral.
Subsequently a mate, who had not
heard of the accident, was inquiring
after Ryan. Murphy was the infor-
nalt
Where's Bill Ryan," queried the
friend
Cone" volunteered Murphy.
Has he left for good?" asked the
stranger.
Murphy embraced his facial herbs &c,
gged skyward, and said:
We'll, he whit that way, anyhow"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-03-17
Coman's Precious Gift

n. me which she should most zeal
r i. guard, is her health, but it is
y ~ on : most often neglected, until
~ ailment peculiar to her sex has
s s+ itself upon her. When SO af-
a . s1eh women may rely upon Lydia
= ''I Frkbam's Vegetable Compound, a
. : that has been wonderfully sue
~ . in restoring health to suffering
5omen
Fvou have the slightest doubt
aatLydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
npCompound viii help yOu,write
hIvdia Il. Pinkham MedicineCO.
sonfdentiaD Lynn, Mass, for adj
Ire. Your letter will be opened,
,pad and answered by a wOmans
and held in strict confidence.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-03-17
DiSoraced.

Il haven't seen Hammandhaw for
a week"
mo; he hasn't been out of the house
since his accident"
WAS he seriously injured?"
mo; but he feels the disgrace
deeply"
"Disgrace?"
Eyes; after living in the heart of
the city all his life, he went to the
country one day last week and YVES
run over by a milk wagon"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-03-17
Fine for Bachelors.

What is your attitude toward me-
chanical music?"
well, it has some advantages"
'For instance?"
'In the old days when single man
liked to enjoy a little music in the
evening without going out he either
had to hire pianist or marry one,
but now he can buy a piano-player as
a permanent fixture and make his valet
DO the foot work"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-03-17
An Aid to Dioni+v

Il didn't realize until this dancing
craze swept over the country and oc-
togenarians began to hop about on
ballroom floors that rheumatism and
the govt are blessings in Disguise"
What do you mean?"
Those two complaints have pre-
vented a great many old ladies and
gentlemen from making themselves
ridiculous by trying to dance the tango
and the latest trots."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-03-17
RaItinn the Railroads

"Our community thinks our railroad
oughter furnish couple more trains
per day. We're going to take the
matter to the legislature, too"
But very few people in your COM
munity ever travel"
Maybe not. But we like to see the
oars go by."-Judge.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-03-17
Tough Work.

Flatbush-I see that during the %
years from 1890 to 1912, inclusive, 1872
542 deaths were reported on American
railways.
Bensonhurst-Won if trying to
open the windows had anything to do
with the number?
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-03-17

~ - - - -
pound. Ny ba OK
acheduntil l thought
it would break, had
pains all over me,
nervous feelings and
periodic troubles. l
was very weak and
run down and was
losing hope of ever
b eing W ell an d
strong. After TAX
ing Lydia E. Pink
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-03-17
She married him"
The Way to Do II

First Husband-Jones, how would
you get rid of wife?
Jones-Tell her that no clothes
look stylish on her and then if she
doesn't get a divorce, she'll dissolve
in tears.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-03-17

;. Vegetable Compound l improved
" .r \ ' md today am a well woman. I
,i toIl YOU how happy l feel and I
Ssi vtoo much for your Compound.
: . ~ MT he without it in the house if
w. .t three times the amount. Mrs.
sI w. CHAPMAN, R. F. D. No. z, Belle
a Ohio.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-03-17
Stingy.

rs old Doxey as stingy as they sa.
he is?"
Eyes. He won't even buy calen-
dar, for fear be may not live the yea,
out to use it W"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-03-17
Usually Out.

1.-THE Gadsons seem well suited to
each other
"They are always on the 60"
That's it. Home with them is
merely a starting point
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-03-17
Happiness and Hunger.

so your daughter married that
handsome young poet who stopped
with you last summer, eh, Farmer
Hayrick?"
"Yas. She married him.
"And she's going to be very happy,
of course?"
"Wall, dunno. Mandy's got pow
erful appetite. Judge.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-03-17

Tommy-Say, pa, what is circum'
stantial evidence?
His Father-It's generally the the
DRY of an expert which is proved to
be entirely wrong when the truth
comes out
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-03-17
Is That AII7

How long did it take you to learn
to run motor carr"
"Oh, three or four
Three or four weeks?'
mo, motor cars"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-03-17
Possible Explanation.

Said She-Miss Oldgirl claims she
is only twenty-seven years of age.
Said He-Born in Mars, perhaps.
Said She-Why in Mars?
Said He-The years in Mars have
6S7 days.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-03-17
Easily Penetrated,

Freddie was in 10 danger in that
Joke shooting. The jokers used only
wax bullets"
But suppose one had struck Fred
die in the headi"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-03-17
uona,Ass Crouch.

.Every cloud has silver lining,
remarked the optimist. :.
There is also gold in sea water
retoer.d the pessimist. And neither
of these deposits does anybody a DIT
Of god"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-03-17
DANGEROUS Insect.

Rankin-This paper says Villa has
the presidential bee.
Phyle-He is welcome to it. I'd
rather take my chance with nest of
hornets in Mexico.-Youngstow Tele-
gram
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-03-17
Loony With Love.

miss Butey is not at home, sir.
Will you leave your name?"
"Do you think she would take it?"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-03-17
Their Kind.

"You can always trust a piano man'
ufacturer."
why SOP
Because his products are both
square and upright"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-03-17
The Human Differential.

'It is so aggravating that Jack and
/ have so many disagreements.
"Yes; he doesn't seem to under
stand that you will have your own
way"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-03-17
OF Tbinos That Never Were.

He-This brand OF champagne
should be called the biograph.
She-Why so?
He-Because after you drink pint
of it you begin to see moving pic
lures.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-03-17
Reminded.

Dick-I thought you were not going
to give Miss Bankem anything for
her birthday.
Toni wasn't. But how could re-
fuse? She sent me a bunch of forget
me-nots the day before.-Judge.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-03-17

Stubborn Throat troubles are easily re-
heved by Deans Mentholated Cough Drops.
They act like magic-5c at all Druggists.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-03-17
|EIVG HOPE
VERY ILL
4, Restored To Health
Irdia E. Pinkhan's
y g.,stable Compound.

obio.-"I was in a terrible
" ;''' s,,. I took Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-03-17
Very Green.

''But surely when a girl accepts a
mans proposal it means that she loves
him 4"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-03-17
rha Mlnrnhe War

I'VE are going TO give up having
Johnny get an education"
For what reason?"
"Well, we can't get him sterilized
every morning in time to go to school"
Puck.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-03-17

Nonsense, my dear boy! 1t quite
frequently doesn't even mean tnat
she intends to marry him."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-03-17

6S7 days.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-08
TODAY IN PUGILISTIC ANNALS.

1S75-Frank Erne, former light weight champion of the world. born at Zurich, Switzerland. Erne is the only Swiss in ring history to hold a pugilistic championship, although several other natives of the mountain republic have made fair regulations ill the game. ,Erne's father emigrated to America and settled in Buffalo, where Frank started his money-mak- ing career as pin-boy in a bowling alley. It was just twenty-one years ago yesterday that Erne made his ring
 debut against the little lad whose monaker was John l.. Sullivan, Jr. The famous old John l.. had no reason to be proud of his namesake, for Erne stopped him in two rounds. Erne then defeated George Siddons. the famous Iron Man." and fought draw with Solly Smith, and then went to New York, where he twice knocked out Jack SlIelly and fought draws with George Dixon and Young Griffo. He annexed the lightweight title by defeating George Lavigne in Buffalo in 1899, but lost the title in 1902 to Joe Cans, who knocked him out in the first round at Fort Erie.
 1S72-Gus Ruhlin, long famous as a heavyweight, born in Canton, Q. 1S97-Casper Leon defeated Jack Mckeck in three rounds at Troy, N.