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The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-09-11
NEWS OF THE WORLD

was hoodwinked at the close Of the Bal
kan war
Roumania is feverishly expecting an
attack by Austria and pushing prepara-
tions for defense The breach has widened
between the two countries because Of her
refusal to allow further export of cereal
and the transport of gold through her
territory. Hitherto, she has been trading
cereals with Germany for ammunition.
It is claimed that Archduke Frederick,
in command Of Austrian troops in Russia,
is about to withdraw his army for an at
tack on Serbia
Italian Front Comparatively Quiet
Slow progress is made in the italian
campaign. Because of the exceedingly
mountainous country, the scene Of opera
ton is referred to as the "sky-scraping
backgrounds.
It is said that the Alpine passes are
strongly fortified by howitzers and held
by comparatively small Austrian force
General Joffre has this week paid visit
to the Italian front. It may well be
ina gined that the object Of his trip was
something more than friendly call
Peace Proposals Refused
It is claimed that tentative peace pro
posals were informally presented to Sir
Edward Grey, minister Of foreign affairs
for Great Britain, some weeks ago, call
ing for the payment of heavy indemnity
by England and France in compensation
for the evacuation Of Belgium and north
ern France"
1t is stated that the proposal drew forth
the following reply:
"1 A country to commit great crime
and then to be paid for committing it
would create precedent that would be
fatal to the fundamental principles of
civilization and international law.
90 Payment by Great Britain and
France of an enormous indemnity to Ger
many would put them in the position Of
being financially tributary to Germany and
would prevent them from providing for
their national defense, and this in turn
would make them politically tributary to
Germany. Every Englishman would
sooner die than accept German dictation in
Europe.
"3 The very worst and most disas-
trous war would be preferable to such a
peace'
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-09-11
Russians Leave Swath of Ruin and
Desolation

The retreating Russians are leaving a
scene of utter desolation behind them,
thus repeating their tactics OF the Napol-
comic war Of 1912. Everywhere in their
wake is left an immense sea OF flames
caused by burning houses and crops. AS
the victorious Germans approach the
evacuated cities, they often find every
street mass of burning buildings. I'm
able to pass through the vast furnace, they
are frequently compelled to make de-
tour of miles.
Commenting upon the campaign, Cen
eral Won der Marwitz, commander OF the
German Tenth Army Corps, is quoted by
an Associated Press correspondent as
saying:
eff the Russians repeat the strategy OF
| 1912 by devastating and burning every
thing behind them, they can do it without
/ compelling us to repeat any OF the mis-
takes of Napoleon It is foolish mistake
to assume the German staff is not thor
oughly familiar with the lessons OF Napo-
leans 1912 campaign. We have studied 1t
thoroughly and have learned all it has to
teach.
GAS a matter Of fact, we shall not really
invade Russia proper. We shall reach
certain line, will there reconstruct the de-
fensive works, and remain until peace
comes. The tactics Of the Russians to re-
treat when in dangerous positions will not
persuade us to follow them into dangerous
positions ourselves. We are much too
clever for that.
The carefulness with which every Ger
man movement is figured is shown by the
fact that they evidently have planned to
remain on the Russian front just as long
as the weather will permit in that rigorous
climate, and then shift their main forces
to other fields where campaigning can be
pushed during the inclement season.
Bewildering Maze of Balkan Diplomacy
| All kinds Of conflicting reports are
current regarding the Balkan situation
and one is bewildered by it's intrlcac1es-
It is thought by some that Bulgaria IS
holding out for the greatest possible con-
cessions before entering the vortex, per
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-06-11
Russia Becomes Temperate.

The prohibition of selling brandy
in the government monopoly shops
was introduced throughout the Rus
sian empire from the beginning OF
the war, on the day Of mobilization,
and has now been in force for more
than eight months. One of the Rus
sian papers has made inquiries con-
corning the results of this measure,
and has published some of the statis-
teal data that was collected. The
following list shows the consump'
ton Of vodka in the city of Moscow
in 1914 compared with the preceding
year: July, 612,686 gallons in 1913
and 359,124 gallons in 1914; August
667,926 gallons in 1913 and 23,373 gal
Ions in 1914; October, 707 68S gallons
in 1913 and 1913 gallons in 1914. Dur
ing the first three months vodka could
be obtained at the first-class restau
rants for consumption in the same
the selling of vodka in bottles being
prohibited under heavy fine.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-06-11
BIG REWARD FOR INVENTIONS
Ideas Tending to Improve Devel-
opment OF Army Equipment.

That there are handsome, rewards
for those who are able to devise i'm
provements In guns and machinery is
shown in sums that have been paid in
fees to inventors at army ordnance
factories for the year ending March,
1914. No less than $4,000, for in
stance, was paid to Col. c. L. Holden.
late superintendent of the royal gun
and carriage factories, for various in
ventions and improvements connected
with ordnance mountings. machine
eools, ETC., in addition to $500 paid on
another account. while G2,S50 was
paid to Mr.. " T. Thomson. chemist
and manager, respectively, OF the
Royal Gunpowder factory, for improve
ments in the manufacture Of nitro
cellulose and accompanying apparatus,
In addition to a previous 31,150.
Smaller amounts, such as ESQ to
Mr.. w. H. Turton, manager Of the
Royal Gun factory, for improved ma
chimes for the manufacture OF ord
nance: &100 to Mr.. w. Lambert for a
process for testing steel bullets: 325
each to William Rogers and E. F. Pull
lar for labor-saving and improved
tools for use at the Royal Carriage
department, and $40 to Assistant
Foreman S. Capon, Royal Gun Factory
FORCES, for improved muffle for use In
forges, have also been paid.-Tit-Bits
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-06-11

The energies OF practically all the
inventors of parachutes for airmen
have been directed towards the devel-
opment Of device for the airman
alone, the aeroplane itself being al
lowed to drop to earth unhindered.
Parachutes for the whole aeroplane
have just been designed by q French
inventor. Two folded parachutes, con-
tanned in cone-shaped receptacles, are
attached to the wings as near the ends
as possible. BY means Of simple
mechanism, operated by the movement
OF small hand lever, these para
chutes are pushed out Of the contain
ers, after which they are claimed to
open freely. no matter in what man
ner the aeroplane may be falling. All
the airman has to do is to hang on to
the aeroplane.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-06-11
FREE FROM THOSE WORRIES
patty From Fellow Passenger
on Train.

Some Of my bulbs have rotted II
the ground. Ever have that happier
to your" asked the commuter of tht
man who sat beside him in the train.
mo, can't say / have" replied
the other.
And the bugs in my rosebushes
are a pest. Do you have any trouble
OF that kind?"
mot bug on single bush"
That's strange. Now, with my lawn
I find that only about half the grass
looks healthy. The rest won't grow
no matter how much l water it, But
/ suppose you know from experience
what that is?''
Never had any grass trouble
either"
Great Scott, mani" exclaimed tbs
cOmmuter. How do you manage TO es
cape all these annoyances?"
Very easily, sir. live In a TO
tel"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-06-11
Earmarks.

Alexander Powell, war correspond
dent and lecturer, said at a tea in
New York:
THE English volunteer troops are
splendid. You can tell by certain ear
marks where they come from. You
can tell the miners of the Midlands.
the mill hands of Manchester, the
bookkeepers of London, the"
How do you tell them?' young
lady asked.
WELL" said Mr. Powell, its Easy
enough to tell, for example, the took
keepers. Every time the bOokkeeGe
are commanded to stand at ease they
try to put their rifles behind their
ears"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-06-11
Too Sour.

Professor Copeland of Harvard, as
the story goes, reproved his students
for coming late to class.
This is class in English compost,
tion," he remarked with sarcasm, mot
an afternoon tea"
At the next meeting one girl was
twenty minutes late. Professor Cope
land waited until she had taken her
seat. Then he remarked bitingly:
How will you have your tea, Miss
Brown"
without the lemon, please" Miss
Brown answered quite gently.-Chris-
tian Register.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-06-11

Based on verdicts by Mississippi ju'
Sies Law Notes recommends that state
as a place where money is easy. The
case Of Illinois Central railroad VS..
Dacus resulted In verdict for $500
to a prospective passenger because a
ticket agent said Dbl" to him;
while In Alabama, etc. Railroad COM
pany VS.. Morris it appeared that a
liberal jury gave $4,000 to white
woman who was compelled to ride a
short distance with three negroes, al
though the stingy court cut the YER
dict to $4,000.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-06-11
HANDS LIKE VELVET
Kept So by Daily Use of Cutcura
Soap and Ointment. Trial Free.

On retiring soak hands in not Cuti-
cura soapsuds, dry and rub the Oint-
ment into the hands some minutes.
Wear bandage or old gloves during
night. This is a zone night treat
ment for red, rough, chapped and
sore hands" It works wonders.
Sample each free by mail with 32-p.
Skin Book. Address Cuticura, Dept,
KY, Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-06-11
a Diversion.

II had a delightful experience this
morning" said Gasserby.
"Tell me about it, said Dortling.
1.-TWO old gentlemen of my acquain
lance forgot the war long enough tc
have an argument about a disputed
point in Shakespeare"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-06-11
WHY She Went TO Church.

A devout old lady had become very
deaf. and, as her church was some dis.
lance from her home, decided to at.
tend another one, which was nearer.
She spoke to the minister Of the sec
ond church about it, and was cordially
received and urged to come whenever
possible
"Ah, we'll" she said. "all churches
lead to heaven, and as l have grown
deaf and cannot hear any OF the ser.
mon / thought ! would attend your
church"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-06-11
Steep the Sassafras,

A st. Louis clergyman gloomily in
forms us:
THE images of the poet and the
painter have ceased to charm US. Wa
want the realities. Hence the passing
of poetry"
Sassafras tea in liberal doses, about
this time of year, was formerly be-
lieved to be a sound remedy for the
physical conditions which generate
that state Of mind.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-06-11
Agricultural Editors to Meet.

Madison.--The third annual con-
ference of the American Association
of Agricultural College Editors, will
be held at the college of agriculture
June 24~25. Agricultural publicists
from number of we'll known col
leges in the west will take part.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-06-11
Vsrvind Estimates

~ put my reliance in the wisdom OF
the plain people," said Senator Scr
ghum.
but suppose the plain people do
not happen to agree with your
Then I refuse to be Influenced by
the thoughtless crowd
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-06-11
Catches Nine Pound Trout.

Medford.-The largest trout ever
caught in this section of Wisconsin
weighed nine pounds and three
ounces. It was captured by Charles
Golf, Hillsdale youth, in Upper
Pine creek.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-06-11
Senate Passes Many Bills.

The senate passed the following bills:
BY Senator Fairchild, relating to in
come tax payable on insurance policies;
by Senator Bichler, prohibiting solicit
ing of insurance by tax assessors; by
Senator Stevens, relating to granting
of liquor licenses to hotels; by Senator
B1chler, regarding village elections for
purchase of water works; and concur
red in bills by Mr.. Dixon, relating to
Municipal court Of Racine county; by
Mr.. Schroeder, relating to the care of
county hospital patients; by Mr.. Helm,
relating to the liens of jewelers.; by
Mr.. Kent, relating to school census and
secretary Of school board in cities Of
the first class.
A substitute amendment introduced
In the senate to bill 420a, provides that
any domestic fraternal benefit society
authorized to do business in this state
may establish and maintain two or
more separate classes of members. The
proceeds OF assessments other than
for expense purposes must, however.
be kept separate from funds of any
other class and claims on certificates
must be paid from funds of the class
to which the policyholder belongs.
Among the bills ordered to a third
reading were the Hambrecht bill grant
ing to cities power to make appropria-
lions to aid in industrial DEVELOPMENT.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-06-11
The Heinht Of AfrncitX.

Il see the Germans are using gas
instead OF shot and SHE'LL" said Hark-
away. Gould anything be more afro
cious?"
ooh, yes" said Dingfeberry. at
would be more atrocious if after US
ing the gas they should fire volley
of gas bills at their victims labeled
Please remit"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-06-11

What pretty hat Mrs. Pinkey
wore this evening""
did you like it, dear?"
Eyes, it was very becoming. Why
don't you get hats like that?"
you mustn't blame me If / laugh.
John. The hat you like Is my hat
Mrs. Pinkey borrowed It this eve
ming. It's the $50 hat you called a
fright Plain Dealer.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-06-11
AdeLI Eiremsn ORGANIZE.

Madison.-The Adell volunteer fire
department of the village of Adell
fled articles OF incorporation in the
office OF the secretary of state. In
corporators are L. c. Ziegler and
eighteen others.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-06-11
Attempt to Save Is Costly.

sford.-Attempting to save
money by stealing a ride proved costly
TO George Olson, q Neenah cigar
maker One hand was crushed and he
was injured about the hips.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-06-11

What wonderful flow OF language
our friend has"
Eyes" replied Farmer Corntossel.
But he doesn't use it for much except
| drownin' ideas"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-06-11
BILL INTRODUCED IN ASSEMBLY
PROVIDING FOR SPLIT IN
JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
LANG BILL is ENGROSSED
Measure Appropriates Money for G
Course in Domestic Science In
the Waukesha High
School.
Madison, June 2, 1915.

A Dill was introduced in the assem-
bly, from the committee on judiciary
which seeks to add another judicial
circuit to those now In the state The
bill provides that Sank county shall
be cut off from Dane county, the two
now making the ninth Judicial cir
cult, and be known as the twenty
first judicial circuit, leaving Dane
county by itself.
Money for Waukesha School.
The assembly engrossed the Laing
bill which appropriates money for a
course in domestic science in the
Waukesha High school.
The resolution by Senator Hanson
giving the railroad commission pow
er to regulate the speed of interur-
ban cars was nonconcurred in by the
assembly.
Assembly bills passed were: Ed
wards, relating to the date for school
district meetings; Stemper, relating
to discontinuance Of streets and al
leys; Prescott, relating to recovery
The assembly concurred in the fol-
lowing bills: by Senator Bennett, re-
lating to registration Of births; by
Senator Everett, as to qualifications
of city engineers in cities of the sec
ond and third classes.
On motion of Senator Ackley the
committee bill providing that all
street railway company taxes shall go
to the counties, towns, villages and
cities in which the property is To-
Gated, instead of part Of 1t to the
state, was laid over.
The Bichler bin changing the open
season for cartridges to November
was ordered engrossed
Governor Signs Cigarette Bill
Gov Philip signed the Dobie bill
authorizing the sale Of cigarettes to
adults. The bill provides that dealers
shall pay an annual license of SIS each
Severe penalty is contained in the bill
for the sale Of cigarettes to minors.
The measure will go into effect as
soon as published
A bill by Senator Albers was intro
duced In the senate which provides
that the Wisconsin Industrial School
for Girls in Milwaukee be made state
institution and placed under the juris-
diction of the state board of control
The Poole bill, which seeks to pro-
hibit the tubercuiin test for milk sup
ply IN cities, was reported in to the
senate by the committee on state af-
fairs for concurrence.
On motion Of Senator Bennett the
Grel bill relating to the opening Of
saloons on Sunday will come up for
hearing on June 9.
The assembly committee on judi
cfary introduced a new bill, dividing
the Ninth judicial circuit into two cir
cults, the new circuit to be known as
the Twenty-1rst. The new district is
to consist Of Sank county, leaving Dane
county as the Ninth district.
The Crosby bill, creating a market
Ing department under the supervision
OF the state dairy and food commits
stoner, was ordered engrossed.
Senate Passes Many Bills.
The senate passed the following bills:
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-06-11
Vote Funds For Campaion.

ManaWa.-At a special election
here the village elected to appropri,
ate $500 to use in tbs campaign for
the removal OF the county seat t
ManaWa
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-06-11
Close EnolJoh.

Where would the average speed
king be without his mechanician?"
MY first guess Is under the car"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-06-11
There's a Reason.

"Why didn't you laugh at the hos
joke, Bill?"
Don't have to; l quit Saturday"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-06-11

miss Maymie is so kittenish"
"Ah, yes: with her, it's a set pur1
pose
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-06-11
Drink CenIson's Coffee.
Always pure and delicious.

Love Is one of the few things that
Is never displayed on bargain coun'
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-06-11

What the average man really should
have is not his rights, but his deserts.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-06-11

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOU
Try Murine Eye Remedy for Rea, Weak, WateFy
Eyes and Granulated Eyelidsi No smartin1g-
BY mail Free. Murine Eye Remedy Co, Chicago
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-06-11
His Status

THAT baseball player is an ugly
mug"
"He isn't He's a pitcher
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-06-11
New Central Board Bill.

The state administration bill ere
ating a new central board OF educa-
ton was introduced i'll the assembly
by the committee on public welfare,
The bill proposes to create a central
educational board Of five members,
of which the state superintendent OF
public instruction shall be an ex-
officio member.
The assembly committee on educa.
ton, to which the bill was referred,
voted with one dissenting vote. to
recommend the bill for passage.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-04-29
INDUSTRIES FOR
THE |GOROTS

MANILA, P. l., April 29.-Steps are
being taken by the insular government
to furnish Igorots and other mountain
peoples with means of obtaining L
livelihod when work upon the public
improvements on which many of these
peoples have been engaged shall have
been completed. This is taking the
form of special efforts to extend agri-
culture. Meetings with the headmel
of the various mountain folk are be-
ing held by government agents at
which the problem is taken up. For
some time the bureau of agriculture
has been supplying selected seed rice
and blight-resisting rohusta coffee to
all of these people who could be in
duced to plant them. This practice
will be continued. The varieties of
rice being introduced by the bureau
are expected to increase the produc.
ton per hectare of rice about five
fold.
In addition to these efforts to in
jrease the agricultural productions
of the mountain peoples, plans are be-
ing perfected for introducing better
bred horses, cattle and hogs among
them. To this end the bureau of agri-
culture is preparing to put the blood
ed stock animals of the bureau at the
disposal of as many as will avail
themselves of their use. New crops
are also being introduced, including
mongo, bean crop from India, which
is widely used for enriching the land,
corn, which already forms an auxil-
iary food crop to rice, and camotes,
kind of sweet potato. Coffee at one
time was produced in considerable
quantities by the Igorots, but the
plants sucumbed to the coffee scourge
which ruined the coffee plantations Of
the islands before American occupa-
ton. Silk culture is also being intro
duced. At Bontoc, Kiangan, and other
points in the Mountain province the
industry has been started by the use
of silk worms furnished by the bureau
of science, mulberry trees supplied
by the bureau of education. At Bon
toe a mission station has had signal
success with silk culture, and from
these centers it is hoped that the in
dustry may be developed widely.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-04-29
Y A CONFESSION
Hopes Her Statement, Made Public,
will Help Other Women.

Hines, Ala.-''l must confess, says
Mrs. Eula Mae Reid, of this place, ''that
Cardui, the woman'S tonic, has done me
great deal of good.
Before | commenced using Cardui, |
would spit up everything | ate. had a
tired, sleepy feeling all the time, and was
irregular. | could hardly drag around,
and would have severe headaches con-
tinuously.
Since taking Cardui, | have entirely
quit splitting up what eat. Everything
seems to digest all right, and have
gained 10 pounds in weight"
If you are victim of any of the numer-
GUS ills so common to your sex, it is
wrong to suffer.
For half century, Cardui has been re-
lieving just such ills, as is proven by the
thousands of letters, similar to the above,
which pour into our office, year by year.
Cardui is successful because it is COM
posed of ingredients which actspecifically
on the woflanly constitution, and helps
build the weakened organs back to health
and strength.
Cardui has helped others, and will help
you, too. Get a bottle today. You
won't regret it. Your druggist sells it.
Write to-: CT lttanoosa Medicine Co.. Ladies' Ad-
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