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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-04-01
Washburn Thursday. April s. 1915
All EMPLOYERS of Labor i'm Washburn Favor City Witho

SuDuTn II 0VOT q
has been of very great benef
both to US and to them.
During the past nine months
July 1st to April 1st, we hav,
had only two-thirds as many
garnishee summonses served al
the average same period of th'
five years previous.
The first of each year we offel
to our employees an opportunit!
to purchase stock in the com
pany on very favorable terms
This year three times as many
of our workmen took advantage
of the opportunity as in the
HIGHEST previous year. This
seems to us, especially in view
of the fact that our men have
had shorter hours than in al
most any previous year, in
dicates that their money has
gone into legitimate channels OF
trade.
The advantages to us have
been many. We have had a
marked decrease in personal in
juries, fewer men absent from
work and a very noticeable i'm
provement in the efficiency and
general moral of our crew.
Personally, the writer viewed
with considerable doubt this ex-
pertinent begun one year ago,
We have watched the effects,
both upon the employees in
terests and upon our own. and
we are fully convinced that a
return to the saloon system
would be very detrimental to the
interests of both.
Very truly yours,
F. T. BEERS,
Supt. of Barksdale Works,
E. /. Dupont de Nemours
Powder Co.
M. H. Sprague Lumber Go.
Washburn, Wis.,
March Goth, 1915.
The Times,
City.
Gentlemen:
We are pleased to advise you
that since the saloons have left
our city we have found a7decided
advantage in the employing OF
labor. More particularly is this
noticeable on the days after pay
days and holidays. Men the past
year have not called for money
as frequently between pay-days
as former years and garnishee
proceedings have become infre-
quent.
While we have always made II
a point to avoid in our employing
of men those who frequent the
saloons, actual results and our
observations have shown us these
men are better men, not only fol
us, but, for themselves and those
dependent on them. since the
saloon went out.
We may also add that our lecal
bills for wood and lumber have
been better taken care Of mot.
withstanding the hard season.
than in former years.
From an economic standpoint
alone, we are in favor of the dry
town.
Yours very truly,
M. II. Sprague Lbr. Co.,
M. II. Sprague, Pres
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-04-01
Employers of Labor Stand Opposed to
the Saloon System.
Saw it is Detrimental to the Best Interests
of Labor and Capital Alike. The
Change to a Dry Town
Benefit to Both

saloon. Men of Washburn this
means something to you-THINk
WHEN YOU VOTE. Your in
terests and the interests of your em-
ployer are identical. What will
prove good thing for him will prove
good thing for you. The large
manufacturing institutions of WASH
hurn - the heaviest taxpayers, want
a no-license town. The men who
want to get back into the saloon busi-
ness want license to carry. WHERE
DO YOUR INTERESTS LIEf
Vote NO-LICENSE on April 9th.
Below we give statements from
two la,ge employers Of labor. Read
what they have to say:
E. l. Dupont de Nemours
Powder Co.
Barksdale Works.
Barksdale, Wis.,, Mar. 25th, rs
President of Civic League,
Washburn, Wis.
Dear Sir:
Replying to your request for
a statement regarding the effects
of "dry" town upon our plant
as an employer of labor and our
employees as individuals, | would
state that our records give con-
elusive evidence that the change
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-04-01

New swell line of Spring Shoes
and pumps at Paulson
Advertisement.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-04-01
Washbuln Lad Awaits Hearing on a very
Serious Charge.
Records of Police Courts Condemn the
Saloon as Breeding Place of Crime.
Local Case Drives the Facts
Home to the Voters.

anyone else that the above case
happened. One fellow said,
there is always some d......
thing to bob up that tends to
hurt the campaign for a wet
city," To which we might add
"there always will be as long as
men can get liquor"
The hand writing is on the
wall spelling DEFEAT for the
saloon business in Washburn.
The saloons were voted out last
spring and the voters are going
to see that they stay out.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
PETER BROOKS
REST AND HEAlTH TC nCrHfs avn rrrtr.

REST AND HEALTH To MGIHeR AND cHItD.
MRS. WIHsLow's SooTHtSo SYRuP has been
used for over SIXTY YEARS by MILLIONS Of
MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILH
TEETHING, with PERFECT GUcCES1
SOOrHES the CHILD, SOFTHNS the GUMS
ALI.AYS all PAIN; CURES WIND collie and
IS the best remedy for DIARRHuiA. 1t Is alb
solutely harmless. Be sure and ask for MRS
Winslow's Soothing syrup" aud take no o&haa
Kind Tpyenf Az. 80 -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Thornton I. Perry en-
tertaiDed with delightful card party
Saturday November Il from to IL, at
their home on S. Mildred Street. Mr..
and Mrs. Perry were assisted in re.
reiving their guests by Mrs. E. Tayloe
Perry and Miss Anne Price Craighill,
of Baltimore. Auction Bridge was
played. nine tables being in play, after
which delicious supper was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry's guests were Mr..
and Mrs. Phillip Nelson, MIR. and Mrs.
George Beltzhoover, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Briscoe, Mr.. and Mrs. F. l.. Jordan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. A. Johnson, Mr..
and Mrs. w. F. Alexander, DIR. and
Mrs. VIM. Neill, Mr.. and Mrs. Rolfe
Gerhardt, Mr.. and Mrs. John Strother,
Mrs. James M. Mason, Mrs. II. H.
Mccormick, Misses Louise Briscoe,
Margaret Mason, Mildred Daniel,
Eleanor Eyster, Margaret Getzendan-
ner, Margaret May Border, Margaret
Bishop. Rebecca Trapnell, Frances
Moore, Barbara Campbell, Eloise Beck
with, Annie Lloyd Baylor, Virginia
Wright, Cary Gravatt. Annie Craig
hill. of Baltimore: Messrs. Chas. l.
Crane, Frances Daniel, Jack Getzen-
danner, Chas Campbell. John Nc
Gavock, Marshall Mcdonald, Kearsley
and Jay Sysong.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
HardcastIe-HendersOn.

Miss Margaret hurry Hardcastle
daughter of the late Capt. Edmund
Lafayette Hardcastle and Mrs. Hard
castle. of Lee Haven, Easton, Md, and
Mr.. Charles English Henderson, Jr.,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Henderson.
of the Rest, Easton, were married Oct.
26th, at o'clock.
The ceremony took place in Christ's
Church and was performed by Rev.
DR.. Henry Davies, the rector, and the
Right Rev. William FORBES Adams,
Bishop of Easton.
The bride was given in marriage by
Der brother, M. YelIott Fitzhugh
Hardcastle. She wore quaint and
becoming gown of ivory white satin.
the only trimming of the high-pointed
basque being beautiful bertha of rose
point lace The front panels of the
full skirt were embroidered in orange
as was the court train, which
fell from the shoulders Her veil was
arranged under cap of
old duchess lace which had been worn
by her great-great grandmother, Mary
Grafton Dulaney. at her marriage
with George Lee Mason Fitzhugb, at
in TIA.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23

Ball Band Gum Boots, knit Boots. arciics
and heavy rubbers at s. VI. OFT Co.
have car Of 700 pound s,eers for sale
also car feeders. O. +. Wall.
Regal shoes for men At u OF Go.
C.l s5K and ak for shipping day,
C.F. Wall.
See Hyma4 Wiener for beef and horss
hides de bays all kinds and pays good
prices.
II you want nice fresh clean groeere-
give Us call. We can supply you with any
thing in the grocery llne. at night prices
E. FRANK RosEMUs.
Inge1soli Watches At Phillips d Moreiand
Don't miss the great -chooi days sale Of
Boys Clothes at Marsteliers.
Car Of fe eders fcr "a .. 500 to 1000 pounds
fat. G. r Wall.
Stock Bulls for sale or loan. Few steers
or "a &C K. wyl.
Oatmeal right, from tory for 25c at
Renners.
Gold Bond Guaranteed hats FOR Pail now
on Sale at Ansteiier. Tie, one prcs cIothfer
LYMAN Wiener pays good prices for all
kinds Of junk. Let him know ( Gu have
any.
Gloves, hosiery. shirts, collars aud IN
derwear st :. u. Oh 60.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
1914 Sale Of Red Cross Seals.

While the 1914 sale of seals in West
Virginia far exceeded that Of any pre-
vious years. yet we are still far from
our goal. "a Sc Il Sold For Every Man,
Woman and Child in West Virginia.
The per capita sale being only sos per
cent. scarcely more than one seal to
two ind.vidusls We have also fallen
from the l7eh to the IS tn state in point
of sales in the union, but are second
only to Maryland of the southern states
far outranking Georgia and Texas
which were head in the 1913 cam
paign
This year as last, the National As
ISOLATION for Me Study and Preventing
of tuberculosis is awarding remnants
to each city or town which has the
largest per capita sale Of Christmas
seals Last year Charleston was the
winner in West Virginia with the record
of 81 seals per capita. Only six cities
in the U. s. had better record.
The sale this year is starting out most
auspiciously, orders having already
been received for seals in one hundred
and forty towns in the state, if anyone
desires to sell the seals and If no pre-
vious agent has been appointed in your
town or village write TO Red Cross Seal
Headquarters, Gil Union building,
Charleston w. Va. and you will be
supplied.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23

Miss Margaret Chew entertained the
Junior Bridge Club on Friday N v. ~
last at her home on S. George street
Those playing were Mesdames DeHert-
burn Washingto ton, Willie Daniel. Phil
lip Nelson, Forrest A. Brown, w. f.
Alexander, Misses Annie Lloyd Baylor,
Laura Campbell, Eloise Beckwith,
Barbara Campbell, Frances Moore,
Mary Morris Mason. Virginia Wright,
Rebecca Trapnell. Sara Coe, Margaret
Getzendanner. Eleanor Eyster.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23

Miss Barbara Campbell entert aimed
the Junior Bridge Club at her home
on South George street on Friday af-
ternoon,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23

Mrs. Thomas C. Bowling entertained
the Bridge Club last Thursday af-
ternoon.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-08
Fl C H I WILL BE MADE AGAINST
 WAR DEFENSE

WASHINGTON, Nov. S-Represent- ative Claude Kitchin of North Caro- lima. the Democratic leader of the House, called on President Wilson today and held a long conference IT reference to the administration s declaration in favor of increased na- tional defense. Kitchin has always been opposed to increased armaments, and his avowed views on the subject have been contrary to.the recent pub lie declarations of the president. Kit chin's attitude has been a subject of much conjecture, but he told Wilson today that he would be unable to sup port the administrators program, and as a Congressman, and in per sonal way he would do all in his pow CT to oppose the adoption of the meas ures to be introduced at the coming session. As House Leader he said he would not use his influence in opposi- tion to the bills.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-08
(By Associated Press)

TOXIC, Nov. 8-Yoshihito, Emperor of Japan and 122nd head of the Japan ese imperial house after the first elm peror Jimmu whose reign began 2575 years ago, is being crowned and the ceremonies which commenced last Saturday will continue for about one month. The Monarch left here Satur- day for Kioto to make his state entry into the capital of his forefathers and there formally accede to the throne of the Empire of the Rising Sun. The monarch was to have been accom- panied by Empress sadako, but the nearness of the period when Her Majesty is expected to give birth to another heir prevented her from par ticipating in the ceremonies.
 An extensive celebration of the coro-
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-08
IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIES IN HONOR CORONATION EMPEROR

KIOTO, Japan, Nov. S-Amid plaud' it's and cheers Emperor Yoshihito made his state entry today into Kioto, the ancient capital of the Empire. Here on Wednesday next will be held the first great coronation ceremony.
 Tn obsrvance of the coronation the city of Kioto presented the Emperor works of thirty-eight contemporary artists, a cushion designed by Sekka Kamosaka, and a flower vase made at the Prefecthral Ceramic Institute.
 Kioto offers a brilliant spectacle. By day it is a mass of bright decora- tions-laterns, flags, flowers. banners, festive arches; by night it is a blaze of light The bridges across the Kamogawa river are illumined with festoons of electric lamps. Nightly fire works will be a feature of the coronation period.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-08
ALASKA I E ADE |S GROWING
 RAPIDLY

Alaska commerce continues to show a phenomenal increase. The total through the port of Seattle from Jan uary to September 3O 1915, was 39 per cent greater than for the same period last year. This increase has been gradually growing since early in the year. For the months of July the increase was fl per cent, for August 60 per cent and for September e per cent ...
 "Alaska's commerce this year will show a most remarkable increase. and when the figures are completed by the end of the year they will demonstrate most effectively the great possibilities of Alaska development when given half chance" said J. L. McPherson, secretary of the Alaska bureau of the Chamber of Commerce. Commenting on these figures, MT. McPherson said
 Alaska commerce for this year shows conclusiveIy how enormous will be her trade when her resources are opened up and developed. If she can maks such a showing with the slight measures of encouragement that have been meted out to her during the last two years, and with her mere handful of men, a white population of about only one-eighth the size of Seattle, what will she do when she Is granted those measures go essential to her Ge- velopment. and for which all friends of Alaska have been striving?
 Comparisons With Other Trades.
 Some idea of the immensity of this trade and what it means to Seattle can be gained from comparison of this Alaska business for the last year with that of other countries. In 1914 Alaska's commerce exceeded the total
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-08
CONVENTION IS
 LIKELY TO BE HELD EARLY

Charles E. Heron chairman of the Republican Territorial committee, was in town last evening, on his return from the states to Seward, where he is extensively interested in mining. AT though a little early to discuss Alaska politics Mr. Heron expressed the be- lief that the convention to nominate a Delegate to Congress and members of Trritorial legislatures should be held early next spring. After a conference with different committeeman the time and place of holding the convention will be determined.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-08
(By The Associated Press)

AbJ bS @AS7S~At'NSN ANooJ
 NEW YORK, Nov. S-A fire swept through a five story wooden factory building in the Williamsburg district of Brooklyn Saturday resulting in twenty of the girl employees losing their lives and over fifty others in jured. The fire started on the first floor and in an incredible space of time the stairways were a mass of flames effectually cutting off escape to the street. The employees crowded out panic stricken onto the fire es- capes, there being about five hundred of them in the upper stories who were cut off Eight of the girls. who seem ed incapable of motion were burned to death on the fire escapes in full view of horror stricken spectators.
 The remaining twelve perished in side of the building, and fifteen bodies
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-08

through Seattle's leading citizens, all the more influential men of the coun- try,
 What this greater development will mean to Seattle l do not think any one fully realizes. At the gateway to Alaska, Seattle has a heritage un- equaled by any other city. To aid in securing the remedial legislation es' sential to Alaskas development is the work of Seattle. Seattle Post-Intelli- gencer.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-08
VOTE |S CLOSE IN KENTUCKY
 ELCET|ON

LOUISVILLE, Nov. S-There is still considerable doubt as to whether or not Stanley, the democratic candi- date for governor has been elected. Unofficial returns compiled by the newspapers give Stanley majority of only 34O, and there is still a possibili- ty of that being reduced. The official returns will not be ready for publica- ton for some time yet as the official blanks have not been received from many outlying counties.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-08
STEAMER LEAVES SEATTLE FUR
 CORDOVA

SEATTLE, Nov. 8-The steamer Northwestern left here last night bound for Cordova and other Alaska ports. The Northwestern had a large list with the following peo- pie booked for Cordova, E. Rogers, Curley Welsh, L. Butt, Mrs, H. M. Will son, c. O'Connor, MT. and Mrs. John V. Lydick and two children, Kenneth Holden, J. A. Johnson, Czer Wenke and wife, F. Ford and Dutch Blanch- field
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-08
CAPT. RUDE TRANSFERRED
 TO THE EASTERN COAST

In a personal letter from Capt. Gil. bert Rude to George c. Hazelet, re. ceived in last nights mail, our former townsman states that he has been by the Geodetic Coast Survey to service in East, where he will be in command of a new vessel
 The many Cordova friends of Capt. Rude will be glad to learn of his pro motion. No announcement has as yet been made as to who will take charge of the steamer Taku in these Northern waters.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-08
TWELVE GIRLS ARE BURNED
 TO DEATH FACTORY FIRE

are all that have so far been recov- cred. The girls on arriving on the fire escapes were afraid to wait for the arrival of the firemen with the life nets and the injured were hurt in jumping to the street. When the fire men arrived, the ladders were run up and many heroic recues made, most of the girls having to be carried out, as they were overcome with both fright and smoke. The Essex Shirt Com pany occupied the floors and had about 800 employees. The lower floors were occupied by the Diamond Candy Go.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-08
MONAsTIR Nov 8-The French troops by splendid fight
AND MAIL
 ARRIVE ON STEAMER EVANS

The steamer Admiral Evans ar rived last night about II o'clock, with nearly 300 sacks of mail and the fol lowing passengers for Cordova.
 w. D. Nealy and wife, Mrs. c. Hay son, E. R. Peoples and wife, Mrs. Joe Bryson, Miss Lucy Maillard, A. c. Johnston, T. J. Hendricksen, A. Shy man, c. F. St. Clair, Gus. Gillis and wife, Miss NJ. Durkee, J. T. Bradley and J. NJ. Carlson.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-08
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WILL
 MEET WEDNESDAY, EVENING

The regular meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, which is due to be held tonight, has been postponed until Wednesday evening in order not to conflict with other meetings, at which time 1t is expected that there will be a large turnout of members. A num- Der of important matters will come up for consideration and all should at tend
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-08

NAGOYA, Japan, November 8-The Emperior, attended by the whole court, who passed last night at the Nagoya palace on his way to Kioto for the ceremonies of coronation, left Nagoya this morning and received an enthusiastic and impressive greeting from the people. The city was in brilliant festive garb. The streets were decorated with festoons of flags and lanterns and garlands of flowers. The imperial sanctuary was followed to the railway station by the carriage of the Emperor and those of the prin- ces and princeses of the blood and other members of the retinue.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-08
BARGE WASHINGTON STILL
 ON REEF, CAPE ST. ELIAS

The barge Washington, which was wrecked several weeks ago in storm while being lowed by the tug Pioneer from Port Blakely, Wash, to Cordova, is still ashore on Sea Bird reef, near the Cape. The storm of last week did not break her up and the million feet of lumber aboard for the Copper River x Northwestern railway, is reported intact.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-08
RACIN N | HORSES IS
 DEAD

OAKLAND, Nov. 6-ThomGs II. Williams. a noted race track man. who owned many fast horses in his time, died here today after a lingering ill., ness. Williams was a marked figure at all the big horse meets, and his have taken leading parts in all the races on the coast in recent years.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-08
Clam Factory Is Assured.

The Lighthouse Packing Company. of Oregon, has all of it's machinery awaiting shipment at Seattle for Cor dova, where a clam factory will be in- stalled. It is expected that the new industry will be ready for operation early in December.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-08

LONDON Nov 8-The fall of Nish has solidy united the Bulgarian force and the Teuton army advancing from the north Hitherto their only communication has consisted mere y of the tentative reaching of advance guards The Bu garans and the AustrO Germans possession O more half of Serbia and command the Nh railroad from Nlsh to the Bulgarian The line from here norhwards slight curve encrclng the Morava river, to knvVlr at (which point it joins the main Teuton forces From krlvIvr the line right angle and due west across the broadest part Serbia The rough semcrce made by this battle line slowly but steadily contracting, and heavy toll prisoners is being taken according to reports from Berlin.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-08
Teut0ns Occupy Half Serbia

action by Romana depend solely upon the strategca situation of the Balkan nations. 1t IS confidently believed that whatever action Roumana will take will be decisive the in the Balkans Is concerned and the directing minds of the country have conseled policy of waiting until
 popous moment strike arises when the greater interests of Roumania will govern the of action to be taken
 BERLIN, Nov. 8-The admiralty officially announced to- that the small German cruiser Undn had been topedoed sunk by British submarine of the coast of Sweden The fate of the is not mentioned.
 BERLIN, Nov 8-The office issued an official bulletin today stating that the Kruheva in Serbia fifty miles northwest Nish the railroad had been occupied by the advancing TeutOn army.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-08
building All of the injured are doing wei and will recover.
important Notice.

There will be a special meeting of the Cordova Chamber of Commerce held Wednesday evening at S:30 o'clock in the rooms of the Chamber. Every member should make a special effort to be present, as matters of vital intrest to Cordova, and the Cop per River Valley will be under con sideratiop Also there will be ELEC- TON OF OFFICERS for the next six months.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-08

Jos. Emperly has returned to Cordo- va from a several months trip outside where he visited the Panama Exposi- ton and met many people from Alas ka
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-08

NEW YORK, Nov. 8-The death list from the fire in the building occupied by the Essex Shirt Company has been reduced to twelve, all young girls, em- ployed on the upper stories of the
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-08

Capt. A. E.. Lathrop left on the Evans for the westward, to look after his moving picture shows.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-08

nation will begin in Tokio the first part of December, and naval and mill tary reviews will be held as a climax of the coronation period.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-08

Ira Smith was a passenger from here for Seward on today's boat.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-08

Attorney R. E. Capers left on this mornings train for Kennecott.