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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-22
Questions Involved in Train
mems Controversy Among
Those to Be Considered.

Washington. Nov. 20.-Congres-
sional investigation into the broad
question of government regulation
and control Of railroads and other
common carriers, suggested by Presi-
dent Wilson in his opening address to
the last session started here today be
fore joint committee of senators
and representatives
Although the investigation was
authorized before the threatened
strike by the four great brotherhoods
the investigation will go into the uues
tons which came up at that time,
such as regulation of wages by the
interstate commerce commission and
legislatin to prevent similar situa-
ton.
Questions which the investigators
will take up go to the heart of the
transportation problem and the in
quiry probably will have potent in
fluence in congress on the subject. Of
government and ownership.
The committee is required to report
to congress by January s, and an eff
fort, may be made to put through leg
islation before the session ends on
March 4, after which the administra-
ton will not have it's present major
ity in the house.
The resolution for The investiga-
ton came at the conclusion of many
months of effort on the part of rail-
roads and others interested in ques-
lions affecting them to have a com
prehensive inquiry into all cases of
government control.
Wilson Urged Inquiry in 1915.
President Wilson in his address to
congress in December, 1915, called
attention to the need in this langu-
age:
s"The transportation problem is an
exceedingly serious and pressing one
in this country. There has from time
to time of late been reason to fear
that our railroads would not much
longer be able to cope with it sue
cessfully, as at present equipped and
coordinated. l suggest that it would
be wise to provide for commission
of inquiry to ascertain by a thorough
canvass of the whole question
framed and administered are as se1v-
iceable as they might be in the solu-
ton of the problem.
cit is obsiously problem that lies
at the very foundation of our effici"
ency as a people. Such an inquiry
ought to draw out every circumstance
and opinion worth considering, and
we reed 70 know all sides of the mat
ter if we mean to do anything in the
field of federal legislation. No one
1 a., sure, would wish to take any
bacl 81 ( ;tep. The regulation of the
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-22

operating within their boundres. Will
it be advisable, as in the case of the
national banks. for the national gov
eminent to prescribe a uniform rule
for the taxation by the state of rail
road properties and securities.
THE wisdom or feasibility Of gov
eminent ownership OF such utilities"
and "S it the comparative worth
and efficiency of government regula
ton and control as compared with
government ownership and opera
ton" including under this head:
"The practical results of govern
ment ownership both as to efficiency
and economy were actually practiced
whether government ownership is
compatible with our system of govern
ment and what its effect will be or
our governmental institutions.
"Whether q system of government
ownership will suit local needs.
"a practical method of securing
government ownership whether by
purchase or condemnation of proper
ties, or by purchase or condemna-
ton of bond and stock issues, Or
otherwise"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-22
R. R. Men DISCUSS PLAN
FOR COOPERATIVE Store.
Sugge stiOn Will be Considered nj
Open Meeting in Labor Temple
Thursday Night.

Cotton Belt lodge No. d. |. A. Of NJ.
held a wcll-attended meeting last
night, about 60 members being pres
'ent The lodge was host at joint
session of all the crafts represented
ii TIE Cotton Felt shops at the first
OF series of these sessions, suggest
ed by the Machinists for the purpose
oI bringing about better understand
mig and closer co operation among the
craftsmen. Next month the Boiler
makers will be hosts.
inc committee on the high cost of
living discussed The results of its in
NeSCGation, and the decision was
reached to hold an open session at he
Labor temple Thursday night, No.
y, 10 discuss the problem and con-
slider the suggestion of a cooperative
store as a means of remedy. 1t l.,
expected that all interested will be
present, and it is especially desired
that the ladies be present.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-22
POTATO MARK ETING DISCUSSED

Little Rock, Nov 20.-A meeting of
the Swcetpotato Growers league of
Arkansas was held here today, with
about thirty members present. Plans
were considered for the marketing of
sWcetpotatoes, which have become one
o fthe money crops of the state.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-22
81 CENTS FOR SPOTS.

Houston, Texas, Nov. 20.-Houston
claimed the distinction Of being the
highest spot cotton market in the
country today, when sensational
advance of 81 a bale sent middlig
to 81 cents a pound The market was
excited all day and the posting of the
81 cents quotation was the signal for
a demonstration by the bullish trad
ers nthe floor of the exchange.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-22

Attempting a nonstop flight from
|Chicago to NewYork, Miss Ruth Law,
guiding a Curtiss biplane, shattered
Fall American long distance records
\ when she flew from Chicago to Hor-
nell, n. Y, distance by railroad Of
$50 miles, lettering the record made
by Victor Carlstrom Nov. 2.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-22

Henry A. Johnson, chief engineer OF
the Model laundry, was killed. and U.
3. Wireless Operator Campbell was
injured when their automobile struck
a dog and turned over eight miles
west of Galveston, Texas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-22
EDUCATIONAL BOARD MEETING.

Little Rock, Nov. 2O.--A meeting of
the state board of education has been
called for Nov. % and "A for the pur-
pose of considering proposed legisla-
tion for the advancement of the cdu
cational interests.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-22
LONDON PAPERS ADVANCE,

London, Nov. 21.-A resolution was
adopted yesterday at a meeting of rep
rescntatives Of British newspaper pro-
prietors held in London, recommend
ing that the newspapers throughout
the country raise their price by half
penny.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-22
4. o. U. w. AWARDS CONTEST.

Little Rock, Nov. 2O.-The contract
for the plans and specifications of the
100000 building to be erected by the
Grand Lodge, A. o. u. w. was award
ed today to Mann & Stern, architects
of Little Rock
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-22

Ladies' gloves and ties cleaned free
with all orders. SNEEDS, phone
2216. 11-19-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-22

: Tavern keepers in Scotland have
asked permission to employ women
bartenders, as men are scarce.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-22

the game did not take place. The
Faith boys spent an hour at White
vile on their way home.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-22

Fire Insurance on Cotton Day or Night
TAYLOR & COMPANY.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-17

The home of Mr.. and Mrs
George R. Moore on Washington
avenue was the scene of a pretty
home wedding on Saturday
morning at 10 o'clock when THEN
daughter Miss Margaret was
united in marriage to Mr.. Aub
rey J. Voorhees, of St. Paul
The wedding ceremony was
read by Rev. o. w. Smith, pas.
tor of the First Congregations,
church.
The bride was prettily attired
in a gown of Point de Esprit,
trimmed with lace. The home
was decorated with cut flowers,
ferns and potted plants.
Following the ceremony re-
ception was held from 10 to
noon and was attended by q
large number of friends of the
couple. Mr.. and Mrs. Voorhees,
left on the afternoon train fol-
St. Paul, where they will be al
home after April 1st at 487 Oak
land, Ave.
The bride is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. George R. Moore
of this city and is a charming
young lady whose circle o1
friends is measured by the ex-
tent of her acquaintance. She
is a graduate of the Art Institute
of Chicago and during the past
four years has had charge of the
art department in the public
schools of Lake Linden, Mich.
The groom is a graduate of the
An Arbor University of Michigan
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-17
Rushing the Work

The sound of a blast going of
about every fifteen minutes al
the Olson Building between
Central and 1st avenues west on
Bayfield, street is an indication
of the progress with which work
is being done on the remodeling
of that building. The dynamite
is being used for loosening the
frozen ground which is being
excavated for the basement OF
the building, and every fifteen
minutes a load is being taken
out and is being used for filling
along the street.
Mr.. Olson has large crew of
men at work and he expects to
have the excavation work done
by Saturday night of this week.
AS soon as this work has been
completed a new concrete floor
will be put in the building and
from that time on repair work
will be rushed.
1t is Mr.. Olson's intention to
put in new hardwood floors in
the building and to remodel the
front. The brick work for a
distance of fifteen or twenty
feet from the front will be re-
built and a modern steel and
plate glass front will be put in.
The ceiling and walls will be
decorated with beaver board and
moulding and the shelving will
match. It will be equipped in
modern style.
This building has been leased
to the D. M. Carson Hardware
company and new hardware
store will be opened in the build
ing by April 1st.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-17
One Planned for March 9TH
to 18th at Exp. Station
A Fine Program Has been
Prepared for the Two
Week Course.

In another part of the paper
we publish an outline of the pro-
gram to be given at the Farmers
School which will be held at the
Branch Experimental Station at
Ashland Junction during the
weeks of March 7th to 17th.
This school will be in direct
charge of E. ]. Delwiche and
many prominent men and ladies
appear on the program. The
program is so arranged that it
will give the farmers an oppor-
tunity to come and go with the
trains each day. Farmers are
requested to bring their lunches
with them as there is no place
on the grounds where meals will
be served.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-17
Said They Saw AeropIane

Is it Venus and Jupiter, the
two bright stars in the western
sky, that filed our rural neigh
bors with awe and wonder, and
has gone so far as to make them
believe that in reality, these are
not stars, butGerman Zeppelins
vending their way in the di,
rection of the powder plant,
where destruction might be
wrought, or was it really an
aeroplane that mum Der of far
mers In the vicinity of Nash saw
the other day? Venus and Jupiter
are particularly brigh this week;
one standing out in the firma-
ment with unusual splendor.
Astronomers declare that liter
ally speaking these stars danced
the one-step the other evening.
Several farmers from the
vicinity of Nash were in Ashland
the latter part of last week and
declared they were positive they
saw an aeroplane flying some
distance from their homes.
While it was not heading in the
direction of the Dupont Powder
Com pany's plant at Barksdale,
our rural neighbors labored un
der the impression that the
prime object of the strange Wis
itor, was to eventually get in
sight of this plant. A Superior
dispatch yesterday relative tt
an aeroplane seen in the vicinity
of Wills, Wis, would seem tt
bear up the story to the extent
that a possible connection be-
tween the two air wagons could
be made. Ashland Press.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-17
Changed the Plass

A great change was made in
the Palace Clothing Store
during the past week and for a
neat one it is now one OF the
tinest in the city. For some
time c4rpenss4s have oeen at
work, remodelng the interior OF
the place and the store was.
Heightened about twenty feet.
The ceiling and walls were
finished with Beavor Board and
,panneled. and on Sunday the old
fixtures and shelving in the
store was removed and the first
OF the week the store opened up
with new fixtures throughout,
The new shelving and fixtures
are in mAhogony 20 match the
panneling and there is a,change
room, a plate mirror cabinet on
each side, and other up-to- date
features. New cases to match
the shelving are also being in
stalled.
The store 10 g. little beauty
throughont-and is very attract
i've. in appearance.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-17
Business Men Interested in
New Bureau
Will be an Aid to Merchants
in Looking After Bad
2
Pay Accounts.

Since the community meeting
which was held in this city re-
Gently a movement is on foot
among the business men of the
city for the organization Of a
Credit Association for local
merchants and already several
meetings have been held with
the result that a very large per-
centage of the merchants of the
city have signifed their inten-
tion Of joining.
At a meeting held on Monday
evening of this week officers
were elected and the details of
the organization are now being
worked out and it is expected
that the new organization will
be in working order within a
very short time.
The community institute has
been the means of bringing the
merchants together for the pro-
lection of their interests and one
of these is the guarding of the
credits. Through the new asso-
citation all members will have a
list Of those who are considered
as bad pay" and thus the mem.
bers of the association will be
forewarned should they be asked
for credit. The association will
also have a bureau through
which accounts will be collected
The central delivery system is
expected to follow the credit
association and thus a large a.
mount of loss sustained through
loss of accounts and cost OF
delivery of goods will be eiimin.
ated.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-17

Mrs. George Buchanan OF Ashland
spent several days in the city the
past week visiting at the Lamoreaux
Hotel with her husband who is
representing the New York Life
Insurance company in this city.
The Wednesday Evening Study
Club OF -Vashburn is planning to
participate in the nation wide OBJ
servance OF Baby Welfare Week. At
present they expect to invite the
mothers, and perhaps fathers, OF the
town to meet at different places and
discuss the care of infants, and they
will also have DR.. G. S. Hays OF Eau
Glare to speak March 9th. Several
merchants have already promised
special window displays OF infants
clothing during the week. They
invite the interest an co operation OF
everyone, especially parents. as this
is not club, but a community
affair. Further notices will appear.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-17
Plans Now Being Prepared in
Milwaukee
If Built Will be of Steel and
Concrete Construction.
Prospects Good.

According to Walter F. Smith
of the Gem Theatre a large audi
torium may be built in this city
the coming spring by him on
lots at the rear of the Doyle
store. At the present time plans
are being worked out and if the
building is built it will be OF
steel and concrete construction.
1t is understood that Mr..
Smith has made a deal for the
purchase of the lots and plans
for the building are now being
drawn in Milwaukee.
According to Mr.. Smith the
auditorium will be used for pub
lie meetings of all kinds, road
shows, rollerskating, auto shows
and entertainments of all de-
scriptions.
Washburn is in need of a
building of this kind for at the
present time there is not a hall
in the city of any size capable of
handling large crowd. We are
indeed glad to think that Mr..
Smith is considering the propo-
sition.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-17
Washburn, Wisconsin. Thursday. February 18th, 1916
Peavey Starts Building

Con tractors Sheridan ant
Porter who have the csntfac
for building six cottages for th'
Fl. Fl. Peavey pany on Eas
Third Street, started the work
of sxcavating for the buildings
on Monday OF this week and al,
ready good progress is being
made. The frost is in the eartl
to a considerable depth, yet this
is being overcome by the use OF
dynamite.
It is understood that the
cottages to be built will be OF
six rooms, with concrete foun'
dation and cellar, electric lights,
sewer and water.
Contractors Sheridan and
Porter say the work of erecting
the cottages will be begun just
az soon as the easements Lave
been completed and they will be
rushed to completion. Several
OF the cottages will be ready by
the first of April while the re-
naming number will be finished
shortly afterwards.
1t is also understood that a
Contractor from Milwaukee has
q contract for building two ad.
ditional residences for Mr..
Peavey and these will also be
ready by the early part Of April.
These will be similar to the ones
to be built by Sheridan and
Pfoter.
The building Of cottages at
this time of the year is making
things lively aoout the city and
lit is expected that a large
amount OF work in the building
line will be done in this section
of the city the coming summer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-17
HadaPlsasant Time

L. D. Goodnough returned
iast Friday from the sunny
south" where he has been so.
journing during the past five or
six weeks. While away Lans
visited New Orleans, Baton
Rouge, and other points in the
south on matters of business.
Lans says the south is fine
place but be also stated be was
glad to get back to enjoy the
the bracing air of the North
Wisconsin region.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-17
Old Mexico--Illustrated
By Charles A. Payne

By Charles A. Payne
Picturesque, Bloody, Starving
Every sort of climate, building.
history, legend and life; mines,
m um mics, poems, princes, seno-
ritas and love making. An in
innate study of the lives and
homes of the people. The four
hundred years of misrule and
oppression. The war, anarchy,
the causes, and the future. Old
Mexico is both worse and far
better than we know. and IN
tensely interesting. Mr.. Payne
has recently revisited Mexico.
This lecture will be given at
the Congregational Church on
Thursday evening, Feb. Oath.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-17
Remains Found in a Shack
Near Drumm md
1t is Supposltion That Shack
Caught Fire During the
Night.

A CHASTITY discovery was made
on Saturday morning by en-
plovees of the Rust-Owen Lum.
Der company near Drummond
when the remains of an unknown
woodsman were found in the
ashes of a shack which had been
burned last Friday night.
The shack was located about
seven miles from Drummond on
the Drummond and Southeastern
railroad and had been used as q
hunting shack. When workmen
noticed the smouldering ruins
they made an investigation with
the result that the remains of
unknown man were found. All
that remained of the man was
the trunk Of his body. the head,
arms and legs having been
burned away.
Acting Coroner Edwin Bratley
and Sheriff Mcdonald were noti-
fed by telephone and they went
to the scene of the fire Saturday
afternoon. The remains Of the
man were taken to Drummond
for burial.
1t is the supposition that the
man was going to the camp in
quest Of work and had stopped
rat Tie shack forth night, and
that the building had probably
caught fire while he was ASLEEP
and that he was unable to make
his way from the, shack and was
burned.
So badly was the, body<burned
that Identification was impossi'
BILE. Rust-Owen employees be.
llieve the man was one who had
been at Drummond Friday look
ling for work.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-17

and the Bowdoin college and a
young man Of sterling worth.
Their many friends join in ex-
tending congratulations and best
wishes.
Among the out-of-town guests
present at the wedding and re-
ception were Mr.. and Mrs. Lock-
hart and family of Odanah, j.
B. Murphy and family of Ash
land, Wallace Hayden of st.
Paul, and Mrs. Hitchcock and
Mrs. Brownell of Ashland.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Rummell OF
BAYFIELD, are the happy parents OF a
baby girl born Iastweek.
The Congregational Ladies Aid
society will meet next Wednesday
afte, noon at the church parlors.
Evervhody invited to attend.
Mrs. P. j. jacobson and son oil
IRON River visited in the city for
several days during the past Wedk
with Mr.. jacobson. The Jacobson
FAMILY will move to this city as soon
as a suitable dwelling Can be found.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-17

Rev. o. L. Robinson Of Madison
will preach at the Congregation
al church in this city next Sun
day. Rev. Robinson delivered q
sermon here last Sunday which
was so thoroughly enjoyed that
arrangements were made to
havehimhere again this week.
All members and friends of the
-churchare invited to attend the
service.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-17

On account of the large at
tendance expected at these
meetings farmers from this dis
trict who are desirous Of attend
ing the school should send their
applications to Mr.. Delwiche so
that room at the school can be
reserved.
All farmers of the district who
can possibly attend the school
should do so for much valuable
information is to be gained.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-17

FOR SALE: A fine colt, will be
two years old this coming summer.
Inquire of Ray Bailey, Il. +. d. !.
H. B. Barker, representing the
IntArtype Corporation, was busl-
ness visitor in the city the first OF
the week.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-17

Show Case Tor Sale. Price $40.
in good condition. Call w. Ran
some. west OF Mertz Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-17

Spring hats are in evidence
which is sure sign of spring.
All members of The Commercial
Club are requested to be present at
the meeting to be held on Friday
evening OF this week.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1916-06-20
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