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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-07-01
v. c. 7. i.
Total Abstinence Natural Result oi
the War, Says Colonel Maus

Total Abstinence a Natural Result Of
the War, Says Colonel Maus
even if the war in Europe costs
ten billion dollars" says Colonel l..
Mervin Maus, of the Medical Corps
of the United States army, if it
destroys five million human lives and
devastates the fairest countries OF
the world, it will be small price to
pay compared with the value of total
abstinence among those nation for
succeeding generations, and l feel
that it will come to that in the
national results Of the war. This is
not only war of men against men
but war against the greatest evil
the world has ever known. The
world has never awakened to this
evil, but the war is bringing to the
understanding of society the effects
of alcohol upon the human mind"
In an interview in Washington, re-
ported i'm the Portland (Me. Even
ing Express, Colonel Maus told of
conditions forty years ago and COM
pared them with those of today. He
said almost every officer drank then
and so did the men. 1t was Gus
tomary for company commanders to
give non-commissioned officers passes
of from one to three days to 60 on a
spree every payday. The post
traders and the canteens were centers
of drunkenness. The best law ever
passed concerning the army was the
act of February l, 1901, that barred
alcohol from army reservations. We
have now the least number of cases
of inebriety and they are decreasing
all the time. The probabilities are
that SO per cent of the army officers
are now total abstainers, As per cent
very moderate drinkers and not S
per cent are considered heavy drink
ers Forty years ago rs per cent
were heavy drinkers, 22t per cent
moderate drinkers and 81 per cent
total abstainers.
Il have advocated to the depart
ment that the men in the military,
naval and civil services of the United
States should be compelled by law
to be total abstainers. Government
employees should not be allowed to
drink during active service. have
advocated this for a long time aud
hope that the day is not far distant
when every officers commission will
bear temperance clause. The ex-
perience of Russia, England, Ger
many, France and Austria has taught
the heads of the governments that
the use of alcohol and intelligent
campaigning are incompatible. 1t is
my belief that any man has as much
right to take hypodermic injection
of morphine or cocaine as drink of
whisky"
Colonel Maus, who is said to have
to his credit longer term than any
other man in the army, is about to
retire at the age of sixty-four years.
He has rendered invaluable service,
not only in the army, but in the
temperance work. His fearless,
outspoken advocacy of total abstin-
ence for the individual and prohibit
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-07-01
Estray Notice

Notice is hereby given that three
stray calves strayed unto my
premises in the town of Washburn
and are being held for the owner
who can have same by paying all
charges and proving property.
John Bergquist.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-07-01
July / to July %
STATE OF ISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT
FOR BAYFIELD, COUNTY

STATE OF WlSCONSlN-COON COU ri
FOR BAYFIELD, COUNTY
In Probate.
Notice is hereby given, that at special
Term of the County Court to be held in and
for said County, at the Court House in the
City of Washburn, in said County on the 4th
Tuesday. (being the 9th day. of July. A. d.
1915. at ten O'Clock A. M, the following mat
ter will be heard and considered:
The application of Helmine T. Olsen for
for the appointment of herself. the said
Helmine T. Olsen, of the City of Washburn.
as administrative of the estate of Carl J.
Olsen (also known as Charles Olsen, Carl
Olson and Charles olson. late of the City of
Washburn. in said County. deceased
Dated June 18th, 1915
BY Order of the Court.
H. p. Axelberg.
County Judge.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-07-01

Miss Estelle Elvina Pearson
and Mr.. Fred Lauretson, both
of Georgetown, Wis. were united
in marriage in this city last
Thursday afternoon by Rev.
Chr. Christensen.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-07-01

Sunday 1910, subject of SER
mon, 1.-THE Citizen Hero, ser.
mon for Independence Day. All
old soldiers and all lovers of the
Stars and Stripes invited. Sun.
day school at IL. No Endeavor
service. Evening worship 8 p.
m. Subject of talk, 1.-THE Mus
tard Seed" There will be nc
services until further notice.
AS this is the last Sunday be-
fore vacation, and "Independ-
ence' Sunday at that, let the
house be filed.
O. w, Smith, Minister.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-07-01

ton for the nation has had much to
do with the changed conditions re-
garding the use of alcohol in army
circles.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-07-01

Superintendent Il. 7. Beers of the
dynamite plant made business
trip to Cusson, Wis. during the
latter part of last week.
Cheapest accident insurance DIR.
Thomas Eclectic Oil. For burns,
scalds, cuts and emergencies. All
druggists sell it. 25c and SOC.
Advertisement.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-07-01
Injured at Plant

Oscar Erickson of Ashland
who has been employed at the
plant of the Dupont company,
was quite badly injured Tues.
day morning when a steel tank
which was being unloaded from
a gondola car unto a tram car,
slipped and struck him. Erick
sons leg was fractured and he
was otherwise bruised. He was
taken to the st. Joseph hospita
at Ashland where he is receiving
treatment.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-09-22
BULGARIA. READY ATTACK SERBIA
GREECE TO FIGHT SIDE ALLIES

SOFIA, Sept 22-Bugara is apparently the brink of and the people throughout the country generally believe that hostes imminent The government is taking extra ordinary which be interpreted other way than that within few days will be declared Reserves have been returning from foreign ports and hurying to their reg men and every available fighting has been called to the coos The Army general staff has taken all the railroads within the naton and all ordinary traffic has been suspended business freight being carried and all sale of
 tickets have seized Huge supplies of and munitions being transported to the Serbian frontier and the indications are that Serbia will be the object of attack.
 SOFIA, Sept 22-Bugara is abu enter the European conflict for the main purpose of acquiring Macedonia which promised it the London treaty following the first Bal war; but which taken away by Serbia and Greece disastrous conclusion the second Balkan brought when Bulgaria suddenly attacked her former allies and Serbia The loss of Macedonia has always ranked the minds of he Bulgarian atemen and they have been rgueing since effort regain it. They feel
The Cordova daily times., 1915-09-22
GOVERNOR SEEKS OPINION
 RE-DIs6URsEMENTs FUNDS

The territorial legislature passed a law authorizing .he creation of school districts outside of incorporated towns with 12 or more children of school age.
 There is about s15,OO0 apportioned from the road fund into the school fund which could be used for that pur- pose. So far, however, no applications under the territorial law for new school districts have been made by residents.
 In order to be sure of his ground when the time arrived, Governor Strong has asked the department of justice at Washington for an opinion. The territorial law might conflict in authority with the federal law creating school districts outside of incorporat- ed towns.
 For the same reason, the governor has hesitated in making an appoint ment of school superintendent for the territory, desiring first to secure an opinion from the department of justice concerning the points in doubt.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-09-22
JUNEAU LAND OFFICE IS
 UPHELD BY COMMISSIONER

A decision of the commissioner of the general land office was received by the Juneau land office upholds the local register and receiver in a de- cision rendered some time ago against the Alaska Anthracite Hard Coal Company, known locally as the Green Young group of coal claims in the Boring River coal fields.
 The charges against the claimants were fraud in some cases, and in all case it was charged that no coal claims had been opened on the prop erty.
 The decision against the claimants was rendered by the Juneau office sev- eral months ago but it was referred to the commissioner for approval.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-09-22
SIX KILLED AND
 1 ] ] INJURED Y IN SUBWAY

NEW YORK, Sept. 22-Seven per sons were killed and fifty seriously injured in a dynamite explosion which occurred while excavacating the new Seventh Avenue subway this morn Eing. The explosion caused a cave in of the street overhead with the result that a crowded surface car that was passing was thrown into the excava- tion. Many pedestrians who were passing overhead at the time were also engulfed, and the resulting mass of men, women, street car and dirt was created a scene of the utmost con- fusion. The catastrophe took place shortly before eight this morning, and most of the dead and injured were wo. <men and girls on their way to work. The trolley car was crowded at the time there being 7S passengers on board. The police reserves were call ed out and the work Of rescue started at once.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-09-22
MAY GALL EXTRA SESSION OF
 SENATE

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22-The president is considering the calling of an extra session of the Senate for the purpose of revising the rules of that body which make it the only legisla- tive forum in the world, whose mem bers have the privelege of unlimited debate This rule has been abused in the past by members who have availed themselves of their prerogatives to talk measures to death in the last days of the session, and Wilson feels that the practice has long outlived it's use fitness. If the extra session is held it will be called for some time next month, Congress not meeting in regu- lar session until December.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-09-22
MUSIC BROUGHT FORTH BAND
 STAND

PRIMERO, Colo, Sept. 22-John D. Rockefeller, Jr., is still inspecting the mine district and looking over the scenes of the labor troubles with his country. He arrived here yesterday and fraternized with the miners and their families, often holding long con- versations with the women and child. ren. The Primero Miners Band sur. prised the young millionaire last night by serenading him at his hotel. Rock. efeller appreciated the good feeling shown to him by his employees and today announced that he would build a band stand here at his own ex. pense for the use of the band. e
The Cordova daily times., 1915-09-22
FEARED DEMPSEY WAS DROWNED
 IN RIVER

Postmaster Melvin Dempsey, of Gulkana, who started for Slate creek on August 24 and since which time nothing has been seen or heard of him, has undoubtedly been drowned. Every effort has been made to find the miss ing man and the following telegram received today by Chief Clerk Alvah Flames from Fred Nichols, postmaster at PaXsons, would indicate that his friends have given up all hope of even recovering the body of Dempsey;
 Search party has returned. Found no trace of Dempsey 1t is feared that he met his death fording the Gokona river on his way home from here.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-09-22
BRYAN CONFERS WITH WILSON
 RE WAR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22-President Wilson and his former secretary of state conferred at the White House today for an hour. When Bryan left he refused to divulge what converse tion he had with the president, and the presidents secretary was equally uncommunicative about the matter It was announced yesterday that the two distinguished statesmen would discuss was means of bringing about peace in Europe, but the information was not authenticated. Bryan Will leave tonight on a speaking tour in the interest of peace through the southern states.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-09-22
NEW DEVICE FUR SUBMARINE
 MOTORS

WASHINGTON, Sppt. 22-Henry Ford, the millionaire auto manufac- turer and philantrophist, is in this city and has arranged for conferences with President Wilson and with Secre- tary of the Navy Daniels. Ford will consult with the president concerning the best means of bring about peace in Europe, as he is firm paciflcist and etarnestly endeavoring to end all war. His mission with Daniels is on more war like matter. as the Navy head is considering some new devices of Ford's for improving submarine mo- tors.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-09-22
V l C [ CRUSADER
 ENDS LAB0RS THIS EARTH

NEW YORK, Sept. 22-Anthony Comstock the noted vice crusader died in this city today at the age of Il. Comstock had an interesting career. Born in Connecticut he served in the Civil War and in March 1873 became secretary general agent of the New York society for the suppression of vice, and devoted the remainder of his life to it's objects. It is said that largely through his special efforts 2500 criminals have been brought to literature and pictures have been seized and destroyed.
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The Cordova daily times., 1915-09-22

NEW YORK, Sept 22-Latest fig. ures available concerning the casula- ties resulting from the dynamite ex. plsosion in the new subway this morn ing places the list of dead at six, while the injured total over one hundred Most of the dead are laborers employ ed in the excavating, and who were in the subway when the accident oc. cured.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-09-22
STEAMERS HE RE FROM WE EST
 AND SOUTH

The steamer Northwestern sailed for Seattle at 7:30 o'clock this morning, after loading 1900 tons of copper ore from the Bonanza and Jumbo mines. She also had aboard 250 tons of sack ed concentrates from Latouche. The following passengers from here left for the states:
 Geo. w. Sias, B. R. Houghton, K. B. Griffin, Rrank E. Cutler, s. E. Cutler, Chas. Ekstrom, Herman DeWitz, l.. l.. Butler, k. NJ. Olsen, w Ticknor, Frank Snow, NJ. s. Rawland, Mrs. W. H. Seagrave, Mrs. D. c. Seagrave.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-09-22
German Attache at Washington Loses His Head.

WASHINGTON, Sept 22-Among the letters which were found Archibald by the English inspector who arrest ed him. from Captain Won Papen the German military attache Washington The letter written pmentary terms about America and Americans and said part always said these idotic Yankees that they had better hold their tongues The officials of the
 fuse to comment the letter but the belief growing that the admin stration will take action in the matter
The Cordova daily times., 1915-09-22
RUSSIANS RETREAT IN SAFETY

To the souh the progress of the Bavarans under Prince
 Leopold slower and Von Mackensen has been checked beyond the Prpe marshes If the Russians to be enve oped swift German movement of forces must from the south and it must be accomplished within week. If delayed longer than that the Russians will be safely out of danger Perograd optimistic about the ultimate of the retiring movement and the statement made that the positions where surprise movement could not be successfully carried out.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-09-22
Special to The Times By Associated Press

Special to Associated Press
 PETROGRAD, Sept 22-The Russian forces which evacuated Wilma all withdrawn safely from the encrcng cavary which Hnenberg had trown along both Hanks retiring army The southern of the cavalry the Vna Lida Sonim flank still checked and have able break through the stonewa defense offered by the armies of the Car The army retiring eastward in good The Tuon advance the other sections of the fight ing north is proceeding but slowly less than mile day
The Cordova daily times., 1915-09-22

The steamer Admiral Evans arrived in port about 6 o'clock last night from Seattle. Her passengers were:
 For Cordova-Stanley Chiszek.
 For Valdez-B. u. Eaton and wife.
 For Latouche-J. M. Mcfarland.
 For Seward - Willard Sheeharn, Merritt Sheeharn, Mrs. w. R. Sheer harm, V. J. Nicholas, c. w. Kirm, Harry R, Harmon.
 For Anchorage-Hy. Nelson, Mrs. Wm. Austin, Myrtle Austin, Gladys Austin, Rena Austin, Lucy Austin. Harry Cribb and wife, Milly Ham, morsleg and wife J. E. Roberts and wife, Miss Mona Roberts, Marie Steel, Zeke Perovich, J M. McQuestion, l.. Beach, E. F. Edwards.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-09-22
Women Still Working To Bring About Peace

LONDON, Sept 22-A permanent organization has been formed here carry the work of the women international
 peace congress The Hague spring Miss Kathleen D. Courtney of the British delegates to the conference chairman of the executive committee which has among its members Lady Courtney of Penwith Mrs M Swanwck and Miss Catherine E. Marshall all London who attended the conference.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-09-22

ATHENS, Sept. 22-The knowledge that Bulgaria had ordered mobilization of all her forces has to hnrredy call into conference the leaders of the army and it is felt that if Bulgaria should declare against Serbia that Greece will the conflict the side of heray Serbia King Constantine spent yesterday conferrng with Premier Venzeo and the general staff of the I'm medatey afterwards the cabinet called into session. and the military forces of the empire actively engaged opera tions that nothing but preparedness for conflict
 Greece and Serbia have defensive alliance entered into after the first Balkan and during the progress of the second which compes either the support of the other in the event that the Balkan nations should attack
The Cordova daily times., 1915-09-22
Teutons are Bombarding Serbian Positions.

NISH Sept 22-The Teutonic army on the Austrian side the Danube and the Save rivers continuing its lombard of the Serbian positions No attempt invasion has been made far The Serbans replying vigorously the nemy fre but the results of the artillery duel not be ascertained
The Cordova daily times., 1915-09-22
Ambassador Dumba Soon To Leave For Austria

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22--The Austrian ambassador turned today New York and notified the Department of State that his government had called him home leave of absence and that expected to sail from New York the steamship Rotterdam Tuesday Dumba asked the United States to safe conduct for him through the enemy lines.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-09-22

that with the of the Teuon attack Serbia and with the aid of the Turks that they will be able to attack Serbia in the and her. Bulgaria determined
 have Macedonia matter what the cost Serbia and Greece must beforced to give up the portions they hold The cavalry regiments of the army have already left this city but their destination has not been disclosed.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-09-22

The Harmon Machinery Company has placed large, new sign on the top of their building.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-09-22

Mrs. w. H. Seagrave and her guest, Mrs. D. c Seagrave, left on the North western this morning for the states.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-09-22

A train left this morning for Chiti- na and kennecott.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-09-22

Osborne Bros. today received a new safe for their place of business.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-09-22

Nifty job printing at the Times.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-09-22

All the Real News in the Times.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-04-28
HAND CRUSHED IN MANGLE.
Mrs. Roy SeNe Seriously Injured
While Operating Machine in
Nevada Laundry.

Nevada, April 26.-Mrs. Roy SeXe
was quite seriously injured while
working at the Nevada Steam Laun-
dry yesterday afternoon. She was
operating one of the mangles when
her right hand was drawn into the
machine and the hand and fingers
=;-<r} badly mashed. She was hur-
Iied to the Office of DR.. F. H. Con-
nor by her husband and the hand
was dressed. An examination show
ed that while the hand was serious
ly mashed and burned in the hot
mangle, no bones were broken and
it is thought that the hand will not
be permanently injured.
Mrs. Sexe is the wife of one OF the
iproprietors of the laundry and had
been assisting in the work there for
some time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-04-28
Wanted Gruver for Mayor.

c. II. Gruver, formerly of Decor
IAN, roadmaster of the Rock Island,
can see no charm in the position OF
mayor. He was elected to that po-
sition by the voters of Manly. He
wasn't at home and when he found
iout what had happened he refused
to qualify, and the old mayor, John
Dobell, is compelled to act, as he
must hold Office until a successor is
elected. Another thing, man in
official position cannot ride on pas
ses, and as a good part of Mr.. Cru
vers work is travelling, he could not
assume the position
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-04-28
Joseph Pisinger Passes Away.

Joseph Pisinger, living at Conoy-
er, Iowa, died at his home last Sun
day afternoon 1t about two o'clock.
While lie had not taken to his bed
he had what he thought was a bad
cold and was miserable, yet he would
not have doctor. When Mrs. Pisin-
ger came home from church at about
,two o'clC elk she found him lying on
che floor. He was insensible and
Srothing at the mouth. She at once
call d for help. He did not come to
bgatt bur passed away in a few min
ptesy He was about 65 years old
The frdneral was held in Spillville,
Wednesday. There are six children,
Joseph, Mary, Tony, Anna, James
md Christian, all of whom were at
she funeral.-Calmar Courier.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-04-28
,Cresco Opera House Report Disap-
pointing.


The meeting of the Opera House
ltockholders on Wednesday brought
out the disappointing fact that in
stead of being practically free or
debt, the company had outstanding
obligations of nearly 100000 to
meet. At the last previous meeting
Of the stockholders the secretary
gave out a statement that $4,000
had been expended, that the end was
practically in sight and that the cost
Of the building would be about $27,-
OO0.0 90. With $20,000.0O in stock
sold, the good people of Cresco made
liberal donations for seats for the
opening date in the belief that the
report given out was correct, and
that liberal donations would wipe
out the debt.
1t is hard to understand how so
many large unpaid bills could be
overlooked, but the disappointing
.act remains that the debt exists,
and with no alternative but to pay
it. To do so, the articles of incor-
poration were amended raising the
limit of Indebtedness from five to
thirty per cent, and the officers in
structed to make a loan sufficient to
pay all bills.
An auditing committee, to check
up the building expense, was appoint
ed, with the understanding that
heir report was to be published.
We would suggest, in view of the
criticism concerning the debt, that
an expert accountant be employed
10 make the audit, and that detail
ed report of expenditures be made,
wing names OF persons to whom
oney was paid, the date and the
Mount We believe such a report
ould be just to both the public and
e officers of the company who
ade the expenditures. - Cresco
ain Dealer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-04-28

ant riding qualities Of the Maxwell. The spring
suspension Of the 1915 Maxwell is the same costly
combination OF long semi-eptical front springs
and the three-Quarter elliptic rear springs that
is used on most heavy weight, high priced cars
The Maxwell offers you every essential OF the high
est priced machines at q hfth Of their cost.
One Size of Tire-Anti.Skids on Rear
The Maxwell car is one OF the easiest ears Q, ,,s
world on tires. Maxwell owners carry but ons
spare tire and but one size of spare tubes Econom-
ical 80 inch 81 inch tires are used all around.
A famous make Of anti-skid tires are supplied
on rear wheels.
A Dependable Electric Starter
For $50 extra, you have your Maxwell da-
livered equipped with the famous Simms- Hun cleo
tric starter This starter is efficient. trouble proof
and easily operated.
And the Maxwell is completely equipped from the
clear vision, yentilating windshield at the front
to the spare tire carrier at the rear