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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-08


HOUSES-SURE. Want to buy
home? have for sale two dandy
eight room residences located IN the
best residence section in the city,
one modern with the exception of
heat, other partly so. Part cash
will han lie either place. Bette
look these up. W. A. Robinson,
Times building.
Miss Irene Horr of Chicago. who has
been visiting at the Sprague farm during
the past ten days. has returned to her
home
B. Ungrodt leaves today for Boston,
Mass. where he will attend the American
Hardware Dealers convention. Max Hell
mer of Iron River will look after: affairs
at the store during hissabsence.
Baby girl born to Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar
E. olson yesterday morning.
Wanted--Plumber. Apply. Homer
|Saindon. with Sanitary Plumbing
Dept. of D. M. Carson Hard ware
Co. First Glass man wanted at
once. No other need Apply.
Itching. torturing skin eruptions
|disfgure. annoy, drive one wild.
Doan's Ointment is praised for its
good work. SOC at all dug stores.
Adv.
The Methodist Ladies Aid society will
meet at the home of Mrs. MCPHERSON on
Wednesday. June 2lst The ladies will
conduct sale of bakery goods and
needle work at this time. People. desiring
anything special cooked can call Mrs.
Goodrich or Mrs. E. E. Wieman.
S The w. C. T. U. will meet. at the. home
Of Mrs. A. P. Fraser on Tuesday after
noon of next week.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-08
Section 2.
Laying of Pipes, Mains, etc.

49,
In laying and constructing pipes
and mains in the public highways,
places, lanes, streets, alleys, squares,
parks and parkways, buildins, and
grounds of said City, the Grantee or
it's assigns shall SO prosecute said
work as not to impede or obstruct the
free use of said public highways, plac--
es, lanes, streets, alleys, squares,
parks and parkways, buildings, and
grounds by the public, ard with no
more injury or damage to the surface
thereof than is necessary for the pro-
per performance of such work. When
any trench or excavation shall be
made or dug in any public high
way, place lane, street, alley, square,
park or parkway, building, or pub
lie ground of said City for the
purpose of laying pipes and mains
therein, said works shall be prosecuted
places, alleys, lanes, streets, squares,
parks or parkways, buildings, and
grounds restored without. delay to
their original condition to the salts
faction of the City Council of the
said City. In laying and constructing
said pipes and mains no sewers, water
pipes, conduits, or other structures
shall be interfered with or removed
or any damage done thereto.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-08

Land for Sale-Ten acre tract
Just outside of city limits. Address
Box 595 or inquire at the Times
office.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-08

said Grantee or its assigns shall file
in the office of the of said City
detailed plan showing the exact loca-
ton of said pipes and mains and all
valves and accessories together with
a profile showing the depth and di-
mansions of said mains and lines.
after any extension is
made to said main or line the Grantee
or it's assigns shall file similar plan
and profile of such extensions in the
Office of said
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-08
DIRECTORY.
Cny Officers.
Cty Officers.

Mayor fv A. w. Macleod 1
Clerk l.. N. Clausen
Treasurer Jerusha Johnson
Assessor j. N. Kinney
Chief of Police A. M. Kerr
Health Onicer r.. Frey
lAldermen-HenryJ johnson, j. A. Sheridan
r. Il Thomas. E. "A. White. A. tHolgrer
Andrew Faux, Chas p. Lysager. Axel.
Axelberg. Ole Thoreson. Carl Kinney, O.
LIEN. JohnEnouf. n t,t
Standing Committees
Judiciary, Rules and Ordinances--Chaf
Lysager. Andrew Faux. ole Tnoreson.
a Finance and Claims-J. A. Sheridan
White. Henry johnson.
Education Public Buildings Public
ertya Public Grounds-Statioher,
Printing-John Enouf. ole Lieum.
Kinney
Sidewalks. Grading and Paving S
Repairs of Streets and Bridges
johnson. IA. Sheridan. Albert Holg1
Charities and Cemetary Grounds-Anu>
Faux, r. r. Thomas. Ole LIEN. N n
Andrew Faux, Ole rhoreson, NickKurs
ner.
Sanitary Affairs and Sewerage-Albert
.Holgren. Chas. r. Lysager, John Enouf.
Fire and Water works-Lighting Streets
and Public Buildings-Ed White. Axel :
IAxelbery, Carl Kinney, y
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-08

William Pdlski. representing the
Wright. 3arret & Stilwell company,
was a visitor in the city the latter
part of last week.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-08

G. e.. Reeves, principal OF the
High School in this city, left the
latter part of last week for Huron.
S. D where he will have charge of a
chautauqua during the summer sea
son.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-08
Section 5.
Plant Maintenance and Service.

The Grantee or its assigns shall at
all times during the period of this
franchise keep and maintain its gas
works, manufacturing plant, pipes,
mains, and all appliances for the
and furnishing of
gas in good and proper condition
and repair and in high state of
efficiency and shall during all of said
time SO run and operate the same as
to, give good and constant service to
said City and the inhabitants thereof
upon and along the line of its mains
and shall at all times furnish and.
supply to any and all persons along
the lines of its mains, without discrim-
ination, an ample and adequate supply
of gas for all purposes at all times
not to exceed those herein provided.
for and under such reasonable rules
and regulations as may be adopted by
said Grantee or its assigns.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-08
Section 8.
Quality and Pressure of Gas.


All gas manufactured and furnished
to said City and it's inhabitants by the
Grantee or it's assigns shall have an
average heating value of not less than
500 British Thermal Units per. cubic
foot of gas. Such gas shall not at any
time contain more than a trace of sui
phuretted hydrogen, nor more than 80
grains of sulphur per 100 cubic foot
OF gas. All gas supplied by the Grantee
or its assigns shall be supplied at such
pressure as will balance a column of
water at all times not less than two
nor more than six inches in height at
the level of the gas works holder. The.
daily variation of pressure at the inlet.
OF any one meter on the system shall,
never be greater than 100 per cent of
the minimum pressure.
The, Grantee or it's assigns may at
it's option install what is known as a
high-pressure gas system, in which
event governors shall be installed at
the inlet of all meters and the pres
sure, at. the inlet of said meters shall
at all times be such as will balance
a column of water not less than two
nor more than six inches in height at
such inlet.
All gas manufactured and furnished
consumers under this Ordinance by
the Grantee or its assigns shall have
candle power of not less than ,16.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-08

Frank Robillard of Bayfield, was a
business visitor IN the city Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Taraldson
OF Minneapolis visited in the city for
few days during the past week at
the Leblanc res ldel ce.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-08

statutes and laws of the State OF
Wisconsin, in such cases made and
provided.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-08
Meters

The Grantee or its assigns shall at
its own cost and expense install and
reliable gas meter of STAN
dard make and type upon the premises
of each and every consumer. All meter
dials shall read directly in cubic feet
of gas, and all bills rendered by the
Grantee or its assigns shall designate
the readings of the meter at the be-
ginning and end of the time for which
the bill is rendered and give the dates
at which the readings were taken. The
Grantee or its assigns shall before dis
tributing or selling any gas in the City
of Washburn provide itself with suit
able equipment necessary for testing
meters; such equipment to consist of
standard meter proven with suitable ac-
cessories. All meters shall be tested
by the Grantee or its assigns before
installation. No meter shall be placed
or kept in service which when passing
gas at the rate of six cubic feet per
hour per light capacity shows in COM
parison with standard gas proven
an error greater than per cent No
meter shall remain in service for a
period of more than three years with
out testing it for accuracy and re-
adjustment it if found to be inaccur-
ate. The Grantee and its assigns shall
make test of the accuracy of meter
whenever required by consumer. In
such event if the meter is found to be
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-08
Service Pipes and Appliances.

s.f J E
The Grantee or it's assigns shall in
all cases furnish service pipes for con-
sumer's use from the gas main to the
property line without cost or expense
TO the consumer. They shall have.
authority to make and enforce such
reasonable rules and regulations con-
corning the installation and use of gas
as they may deem best. They shall not
at any time make or enforce any rules
or regulations requiring the use of any
certain make or kind of stove, fixture
or appliance, nor require that such
stove, fixture or appliance be purchas-
ed of, from, or through said Grantee or
it's assigns, or any other persons: nor
shall they as a condition to the fur
|nishing of gas to any one, require the
use of a certain kind or make of stove,
fixture, or appliance.
All service pipes, and connections
from the mains to the meter connect
ions, including the same, shall be laid
and made only by the Grantee or it's
assigns at actual cost.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-08
Section Z.

mug uAdOiOn IUI lay mcut VI UdS DulS
The Grantee or it's assigns may re-
quire, as condition to supplying gas,
amy customer to give reasonable Sc
curity for the payment of the proper
charges of the Grantee therefor or for
carrying the gas system to the build
ing to be supplied.
If current monthly bills are not
paid by consumers when due, their
service may be discontinued until such
bills are paid. No person not himself
in arrears shall be, denied service be-
cause previous occupant of such
premises is in arrears for such service
therein.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-08
Section IL.
Use of Pipes and Mains.

The right, privilege, and authority
hereby granted to lay mains and pipes
in the streets, avenues, alleys and
public grounds of said City is for the
sole purpose of conveying gas to said
City and it's inhabitants and said pipes
and mains shall not be used or appro-
priated for any other purpose.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-08

Superintendent of Schools Tobi as
A. Chew left the Iatter part of last
week for Iron Mountain, Mich.
wh' re he will jim his family Mr..
Chew has resigned his position as
school Superin !endent in this city
and will go TO some other location,
His place will be taken by Guy D.
Hyper OF. Milwaukee.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-08
Acceptance by Grantee

The Grantee shall signify its ac-
ceptance of this franchise in writing,
such acceptance to be filed with the
Clerk of said City within thirty days
after the passage of this Ordinance
and shall be in form approved by the
Attorney of said City.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-02
ONE TH|RO Of
THE FORD PARTY
To COME HOME
Find II Difficult 10 Gel to The
Hague and Can Have MOI
Publicity or Public Meetings
in Copenhagen,

Copenhagen, Jan. (ya London,
1905 p. M About one-third Of the
members Of the Ford peace expedi-
ton. the majority Of whom are stu
dents, VIII leave the party at Copen-
haten. The remaining members Of
the party, about one hundred Ameri-
cans, are going TO The Hague The
reason assigned for the students ac-
ton ~ that it was thought undesira-
HE for them to take the risk of Il
voyage through the North sea
The expedition has obtained nfor-
nation that It viii possibly take six
days more time than Is usually re-
quired for the voyage TO The Hague
on account of the ship being required
TO moye only in the daytime Mem
bcrs of the expedition express de-
sire 10 reach The Hague as they are
unable to obtain publicity or hold
mcetings IN Copenhagen
Mayor t.indahagcn Of stockholm
has arrived in Copenhagen and Joined
thc party
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-02
ITALIAN PAPERS MAKE
SEVERE STRUCTURES

Rome Jan 6si80 p. M The
newspapers commenting upon the de-
mails of the Ossorvatore Romano, re-
call that the aspiration Of Pope Bcnc-
dict to participation in Il peace con-
gross have showed since the begin
ming of the war
When Germany sought the aid Of
the Vatican to induce the Austrian
emperor to make territorial conces-
sions 10 italy with the view to pre-
venting the latter from Joining In the
war. the holy sec asked la return.
says the rribuna. participation Of
the pontlff IN the peace congress ana
the INSTRUMENTATION Of the Roman
question.
Later the Trlbuna says Germany's
ncquiescence to the wishes Of the VAT
lean seemed to have taken a more
concrete form ~ Count Won llartlna,
the Bavarinn premier. Is reported to
have said Co the commission on for
eiEn affairs Of the llavatian diet that
Germany aud her allies had agreed
ON the partial restoration of the an
cient pontiiical state
This X emphasized bV the language
of German Catholic papers. among
which the kolnische Nolks Xotung,
the organ Of the Catholic center, an
naunced that Germany is TO have the
privilege 10 solve the question Of the
indcpcndcncy OF the poniifical state
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-02
SUN VAT SEN TO
HEAD CHINK REV0L +
,sr MOANING ,oOasat srsei.. lsAsse wiz,

gss sossse JoURsaL srseiAl lttste wiEtl
Berkeley, Calf, Jan, DR. sun
Vat Sen, first president Of the repnb-
lie of China. has escaped from sur-
veillance under which he Is said TO
have been held IN Toxic, Japan, for
more than TWO years. and IL on his
way back 20 China, according to a
statement made today BY lro sun, son
OF the former president who Is a
senior al the University Of California,
following the receipt OF message
from his father,
sham choung Iaen has been
named provisional head Of the reVo-
lutionists, az he is a military expert
said Fo sun today. 4 do not think
there liz any doubt Of the success Of
the revolution. as more than half OF
the provinces are IN open revolt
against Yuan Shi-kai do not know
exactly where my father IS, bat pre-
sumo that he is in China. or ON his
way there. lie left Toxic several
Gays ago.
According TO prominent Chinese In
an Francisco. Br sun has the CON
.iahce of the republican faction, es-
rsially those In the southern PROV
ms Of china.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-02
Paris Newspaper Gets 0ptim-
iStic Statements From Dis
tingulShed People Of En-
tente Powers.
FRENCH GAS CAN BEAT
POISON USED BY TEUT0NS
English Pledge That Their
Country viii No Longer
Lag Behind, but viii Do
Her Share.
., ao.msa ,oosnAl srtcl.l lsAsso ~lasl


Paris. Jan. q 30 a. Min OBJ
scrvation Of the New Year prominent
representatives OF various allied coun-
tries have contributed TO the Matin
statements of their views concerning
the future Of the war
Louis Barthou, former premier Of
France. says the war IL now being
conducted like q branch of industry
aud adds:
Speaking from personal knowl-
edge ! know that the experiences Of
the French with aggressive gases and
chemical weapons. afford the best
reasons for relying on their efficacy
both In attack and In defense
Sees Victory In 1915.
In conclusion NJ. Iiarthou says.
The year 1914 was a year Of sur
prisos: 1915 was year Of resistance
and preparation and 1915 will be n
year Of victory"
The Earl Of Derby. who organic
ed the movement In England for OBJ
tanning recruits. writes;
u await with absolute confidence
the moment when the combined
forces OF the allies trlumphnntly shall
prevail. Our allies may be assured
that our effort viii not fail
Sir Edward Carson, former attor-
ncy general of England says.
No Dramatic Development.
although We can not expect any
dramatic developments OF the war at
present. the moment can not be far
off when the central empires will
feel seriously tho effect Of pressure,
Speaking for the whole country.
promise We shall not cease our efforts
90 reach the maximum Of our pcwcr.
II think our principal objective
should be In the western thenter OF
war We must give attention 10
these important points First, the me-
cessity of permanent cooperation
among the different general stnffs Of
the allies. second, auhordination Of
political Ia military considerations
third, the need of maintaining eco
Apomic pressure on Germany. fourth,
combination of all efforts and re-
sources of the allies"
Grand and Epochai. Says Ferrcro.
Gugliclmo Ferrero. the Italian his
torian. says tho war IL one of the
great crises of history, lie asserts
an epoch Of difficult trials, but new
ertheless Of grandeur has begun for
Europe.
Professor Henry Bcrgeon, or the
University of Paris. says that al
though the future can not be discern
cd, he has no doubt as TO the issue
OF the war
Nj. Sazanoff Ruesian foreign min
lister. predicts that the day viii come
which viii witness the definite trl-
umph OF right over force. aud " civ
iiization over scientific harbnrlsm,'
The following was contributed by
Madame Carton dc Wharf, wife Of the
bulgarian minister Of Justice;
Patience little longer
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-02
FEDERAL MONUMENT
TO MAJOR POWELL

Washington. Jan. l--Completion
Of the $4,000 memorial erected by
the federal government at Sentinel
Point Arizonn, To Major John Wes-
Icy Powell the celebrated scientist
who first explored the Grand Canyon
Of the Colorado was announced today
by Secretary Lane It viii be dedi-
Gated carly in The summer.
The memorial which stands on the
rim Of the grand canyon Is in the
form Of an altar decorated In Indian
imagery. supporting a bronze tablet.
II was planned to commemorate cs-
pccially Major powells services in
making The L. s. geological survey an
efficient organization.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-02
VIRGINIA PEOPLE
FLOCK To GREET
THE PRESIDENT
First New Years Reception Is
Held in Hot Springs HOTEL
Refuses 10 Comment on
Sinking Of Persia,


llot Springs, Va, Jan. president
Wilson held his first official New
Years reception this evening In the
lobby of the hotel here where he aid
Mrs. Wilson are spending their hon
eymoon. lie shook hands with about
800 persons and later was host az 4
public tee
The list Of callers mostly country
people from a radius of thirty miles
about Hot SprinLs. was received by
Tho president ana Mrs Wilson AZ they
stood before fireplace near the ho-
tel entrance Mr.. Wilson greeted
each cordially ana smlingly intro
ducuced his bride, who WAS gowned in
blue ieorgetto crepe with blue lace
sleeves and high collar AT the tea
Mrs Wilson officiatod at a small Ia
10 set apart for her and her hus-
band.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilson took a long
motor ride ana three-milc walk to.
day after a rainstorm had driven
them from the golf links They mo-
torcd to Warm Springs. Va. and re-
turned by a circuitous route, allghtine
ut Healing Springs. three miles away
and walking the remainder of the dis
lance
They walked lcisurely stopping soy
eral times To talk with children, who
troOpcd out to meet them.
Information regarding the situation
with Austria was forwarded to the
president bv Secretary Lansing today
but its nature was not disclosed.
Mr. Wilson would not comment on
the possible effect of the sinking of
the liner Persia, saying he could not
form any opinion until he had more
complete information.
Many MESSAGES Of New Years
greetings came to the president. sew
eral of them from heads Of foreign
Governments. None was made public
here.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-02
ADOPTED SON IS
TRYING To BREAK
SPAU[D|NC WILL
Lawyers AIIege Conspiracy
Between Head of TheoSo-
phiCaI Society and Widow
of Deceased.
10y MORNING IouRSAl speelA. LEASED w,ss

san Diego, Cal, Jan. 1.-Allega-
tons Of conspiracy between MRS.
Elizabeth Churchill Spalding, wife OF
Albert Goodwin Spalding, and Mrs.
Katherine Tingley head of tho Theo-
sophical institute al Point Iona. near
sun Diego, as the basis OF a second
contest TO the probate Of the viii Of
the late sporting goods magnatc, filed
here by attorneys for Albert Goodwill
Spalding Jr., an adopted son, and
made public today.
The first contest was filed several
weeks ago by the same attorneys. who
also are representing Keith Spalding,
another SON. Undue influence" is
alleged in the latest action, as in the
contest made by Keith Spalding.
Among the allegations in the sec
ond contest, it is set forth that 1T was
morally impossible for A. &. SpaldinR
1.-THE dcceased) to dctach himself from
the theosophical society or quit his
residence therein 1t is alleged that
the conspiracy was in progress four
years ago. /.
The document asserts that four
years ago Mrs. Tingley was enlisting
Mrs. a. G. Spaldlng. Jr., lin support
of a will not yet made, but plainly be-
ing cblSlifeu Tor DN tncn, MfS.
Tlngley and Mrs. Spalding)
That Or LCrin f. wood, Mrs. Ting
ley and Mrs Spading knew for a
long time before Spading's death that
he was in precarious condition ana
was likely To die, ana that his adopt
ed son was not communicated with"
is another allegation
\. G.. Spalding. Jr., resides in Lon
don. The document on file here was
signed by him in san Francisco some
weeks ago.
The estate of A. G. Spalding has
been estimated TO be worth from
81 ,500, 900 TO $4,000, 900. In the will,
which was filed for probate in Sep
tember, each of the three sons, Keith
Spalding, Albert G. Spalding, Jr., and
Dnrand Churchill, a son of Mrs Elz-
abcth Spalding by a former marriage,
was bequcathed 100000, the remain
der Of the estate going to the widow.
It was alleged by Keith Spalding
in his action that his father had Of
ten said that he wanted him (Keth)
to become the head Of the Spalding
family some day and that the elder
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-02

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employees of the Curtis Leather com
pany went on strike at Ludlow to-
day. resulting in work at the tannery
being suspended. The company Of
fercd the men a 10 per cent increase
but they demanded an advance of
from 80 to go per cent The plant is
the largest in this section OF the
state
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-02

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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-02
VATICAN DENIES
STATEMENTS IN
ROMAN PAPERS
Pope Benedict Never Has
Been Asked TO Become the
President Of Peace Society.
Has Not Blamed Allies

In transnission.) The Osscryatore
Romano, the vatican organ denies Il
report that the presidency of CON
Hress in the interests Of peace was
ever offered to Pope Benedict by Chr
dnal Won Hartmann. archbishop Of
Cologne. or hy any other agency The
same paper also denies the statement
which appeared in several papers IN
which tho pope WIS quoted az saying.
=" " the allies wished. negotiations
for pence could begin immed ttely
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-02

London Jan. Gl:35 a. m) ~
Reuters correspondent ~ Athens saws
reliable information has been received
there to the effect that one German
battalion has reached Monastir in
southwestern Serbia near the Greek
border, and that an Austrian noun
tain battery is expected.