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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-12-15
U. S. SENDS PROTEST
WASHINGTON FORWARDS NOTE
TO BERLIN ON BELGIAN
SITUATION.
President Wilson Attacks the kalser'sj
Deportation Methods-caiis II
Blow to Humanity.

Washington, Dec. IA note to Ger
many protesting against the deporta-
ton of Belgians for forced labor as
contrary to all precedents and humane
principles of international practice was
made public on Friday by the state de-
paratment.
The note was cabled to Charge Grew
at Berlin on November %, the day Am
bassador Gerard discussed the subject
with President Wilson, with instruc-
tions that he read it to the German
chancellor personally.
In making it public, the state depart
ment announced that the interview had
taken place, but said nothing about re-
suits.
The text of the protest follows:
"The government of the United
States has learned with the greatest
concern and regret of the policy of the
German government TO deport from
Belgium a portion of the civilian popu-
lation for the purpose of forcing them
to labor in Germany, and is constrained
to protest in friendly spirit, but most
solemnly against this action, which is
in contraventiOn of all precedents and
of those principles of international
practice which have long been ac-
cepted and followed by civilized ma
tions in their treatment of nOncom-
batants in conquered territory.
Furthermore, the government of
tho ITnffad StataS ia conviucad that
the effect of this policy, if pursued,
will in all probability be fatal to the
Belgian relief work, so humanely
planned and so successfully carried
out, a result which would be generally
deplored and which. 1t Is assumed,
would seriously embarrass the Ger
man government.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-12-15
SAYS EMBARGO ONLY HOPE
Governor Philip Believes Food Prob
lem Is Matter for the Fed
eral Authorities.

Madison-"I know of nothing that
could be accomplished by the legisla-
ture that would reduce the cost of Iiv-
ing" said Gov. E. L. Philip. unless
the government sees fit to stop export,
/ can see no hope for reduced cost of
food until we have harvested another
crop.
In Wisconsin we have no great
storage houses for grain except at Su-
perior, where grain is held during the
winter for transportation by boat in
the spring Grain is stored in Mil
waukee to some extent, but the spec
ulation is not enough to affect the mar
ket
THE high cost of food has been
brought about in a large measure by
the abnormal price paid for grain We
cannot look for cheap beef and pork
with the price of feed at the present
high water mark
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-12-15
GRAIN WILL SUCCEED IJAMS
logansport, Ind, Man to Take Up Du-
ties as Head of Soldiers Home
on January End.

Milwaukee = Col. Joseph E. Grain,
Logansport, Ind, who was appointed
by the board of managers of Soldiers
homes. of which Gen. George Wood is
head, to succeed Col. T. j. Ijams. re-
signed, is a prominent architect. He
has been candidate for mayor Of Lo-
gansport on the Progressive ticket.
Born in Montgomery county, Ind,
ne after being twice rejected, sue
ceeded in enlisting in the army in
January, 1866, as a member of Co. F.,
One Hundred Fifty-f1rst Indiana IN
fantry. He was mustered out with the
rank of corporal. He is past COM
mander of the Logansport G. A. R.
post. and member of the famous G..
A. r. quartet of that city.
Among the buildings in Logansport
designed by Col. Grain are the Ma
sonic temple and the Market Street
Methodist Episcopal Church.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-12-15
WILL OPPOSE BLUE SKY LAW
Polish National Fire Insurance Co.
Lawyer Is Warned That Viola
tons Will Be Prosecuted.

Madison-Attorney Hope Thompson
of Chicago representing the Polish Ma
tional Fire Insurance company now be-
ing organized in that city, told lnsur-
ance Commissioner M. ]. Cleary that
that company will not obey the man.
date of the Badger blue sky law which
permits the expenditure of not more
than Is per cent of the sale price of
stocks to be paid for commissions and
organization purposes. Mr.. Cleary ad-
Wsed Mr.. Thompson that if the agents
of his client come into Wisconsin and
violate the blue sky law they will be
arrested and prosecuted.
Mr.. Thompson contended that the
blue sky law was unconstitutional as
an unlawful interference with inter
state commerce.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-12-15
LINER CALLED A TRANSPORT
Note From Germany Contends Subma-
rine Commander Believed Arabia
Was Carrying Troops.

Washington, Dec. 9.-Germany. in
note made public ON Thursday by the
state department contends that the
British steamer Arabia, sunk In the
Mediterranean November 6, was in
reality "a transport ship for troops in
the service of the British government,
which is to be considered as an aux
Hilary warship according to interna-
tional law, and can, therefore, be treat
ed like warship." The German gov
ernment's attitude, however, like that
in the Marina case, Is expressed to be
one of readiness to make amends IL IT
be shown that the submarine COM
mander violated Germany's pledges to
the United States and made regret
table mistake"
1t may be said that the United States
does not regard the circumstances that
the German note recites as showing
justification for sinking the Arabia
without warning or as relieving the
submarine commander from establish
ing the status of the liner.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-12-15
WOULD CODlFY AUTO LAWS
Assembly Hansen Says Copy Of Stat
utes on Autos Should Be in
Every Drivers Hands.

Madison - New automobile legisla.
tion will be urged by Assemblyman
Carl Hansen. Manitowoc. in the. legis,
lature. 81 am going to have all Of the
laws on automobiles, motorcycles and
jitneys codified," said Mr.. Hansen.
Then I am going to offer provision
that when a person obtains license
to operate a car. he be given also a
copy of the law. Too many people are
killed by automobiles. 1t is because
people do not understand the laws.
My bill would amount to safety
first campaign; one in which the op-
orator of the car will be educated"
Mr.. Hansen said ne would re-intro'
duce his bill affecting the storage OF
explosives, as the accidents in the past
two years had cost many lives. The
bill will provide that any person who
desires to store explosives must OBJ
tain permission of the chief Of police
or of the chairman Of the town board,
so that all may know where the dan
ger is located.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-12-15
"BEANER FOR LAWMAKERS
ooHsract for Restaurant in the Capitol
Is Let; Hash VIII be
Cheap.

Madison-Here is little ray of sun
shine which is bound to pierce the
high cost of living gloom.
By the time the legislature convenes
in January, Gov. Philip is going to
have a first class little restaurant in
the basement of the capitol, where
hungry and impecunious statesmen
can warm their heels, discuss matters
of political Importance and wrap them
selves around sizzling ham and" and
hot coffee at one and the same time.
1t is all settled When the capitol
was planned, provision was made for
a capitol restaurant. The capitol COM
mission let the contract for the cleo
trio stoves, dish washing machines and
all the other paraphernalia necessary
to a regular eating place.
And the best of it is that it is going
to be cheap. Just as cheap as they
can make it and still get somebody
who knows how to compound regular
hash to run it.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-12-15
PRODUCE TRAIN
ON SECOND TOUR
IOWA FARMERS FLOCK TO WIS.
coNsIN ExHl5IT SENT
THROUGH WEST.
CALLED 4FAIR ON WHEELS"
Train Spends One Day in Each Town
Visited and Two Lecturers Tell OF
States Resources - Cars Ar
ranged Like Movie Theater.

Madison The Wisconsin "State
Fair on Wheels. as the state depart
ment OF agriculture special train is
called by Iowans, which is on two
weeks tour of that state, has been
visited by from 500 to 700 farmers a
day ever since the train started on its
second tour of the west. The train,
sent out by the state department of
agriculture. under the supervision of
B. E. Packard. state director of immi-
grafton, has a lecture. exhibit and ma
chinery car.
They have come so fast" said
Commissioner Packard" that | have
not been able to get the chance to
make report TO the state authorities
for week.
We thought our first tour into Min
nesota and Northern Iowa was won
derful success, but this second tour
into Central and Western Iowa has
eclipsed even the record OF the Ave
weeks tour in October and November.
We are getting wonderful prospects OF
new settlers for the northern cutover
lands"
The train spends one day in each
town it visits. and has two regular lee
turers who speak both afternoon and
night, in car arranged like a moving
theater. Ford Allen. dairy agent Of
the Northwestern railway, which is
giving free transportation of the train
over its lines in Iowa and Illinois, is
one of the lecturers, and Commission
er Packard the other Prof C A.
Norgord. Wisconsin state commission
er of agriculture, occasionally pays a
flying trip to the train and lectures
also on Wisconsin possibilities. No
land selling is permitted In connec-
tion with the train.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-12-15
STATE EDUCATORS WILL PRE-.
SENT MEASURES ASKING RE.
VISION OF STATUTE.
LARSEN WILL BE MISSED
Death Of Shell Lake Assemblyman
Robs Insurance and Banking Com
mittee Of Head-Will Hold
Special Election.

Madison-School legislation will oc-
cupy much of the time of the legisla-
ture at the coming session, according
to plans being formulated by educa-
tors.
1t has been no secret that the COM
mittee of 100, which was organized a
year ago, and which includes many
well known teachers of the state, will
be in Madison with bills or recon-
mendations for revisions of the school
laws. The members of that committee
have professed to be interested in the
welfare of the common schools, and
little reference has been made in their
announcements to the regulation Of
the higher institutions of learning.
Members of the legislature have re-
ceiyed letters from State Superinten-
dent of instruction c. P. Cary, ac-
quainting them with the fact that
there is to be much school legislation
and enclosing a pamphlet containing
the laws now on the statute books.
The death of Assemblyman H. Nj.
Laursen of Shell Lake takes away the
tee on insurance and banking. Mr..
Laursen was the only member of the
committee in 1915 who was returned
to the assembly. He was especially
ntted for the Craftsmanship.
At the special election which is to be
held to elect his successor it is prob
able that w. M. Rowe of Sarona, who
was defeated at the primary by mar
row margin by Mr.. Laursen. will be a
candidate. and the prospects Of his
election are bright.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-12-15
GOV. DENIES PARDON
JOHN DIETZ MUST SERVE OUT
TWENTY-YEAR TERM.
Facts Insufficient to Warrant Further
ciemency Declares States
Executive.

Madison-John F. Dietz, Defender
OF Cameron DAM" has been denied a
pardon by Gov. E. L. Philipp, it was
announced at the executive Offices
here. A notification was sent by the
governor to Naber & Wheeler, May
vile, attorneys for Dietz.
However, If the board of control will
recommend that Dietz be taken to his
nome, or elsewhere, for treatment for
heart disease and dropsy, Gov. Philip
promised he would not object, provid-
ing Dietz remains in the custody of
the prison warden. A communication
from the physician of Waupun peni-
tentiary. concerning the prisoners
condition, has been sent to the board.
Gov. Philip said in his letter to the
attorneys, that the testimony of John
d. Britton, which the witness himself
attacked in an affidavit presented at
the hearing last August, could have
been stricken from the trial record
without altering his verdict. He de-
clared the requests of number of the
jurors that Dietz be paroled "in no
way alters their solemn conclusion
embodied in their verdict" He as
serted the changed stories of the other
witnesses, as submitted to him, do not
lead to the conclusion that the jury's
verdict would have been different had
they testified in accordance with their
present declarations.
John f. Dietz was found guilty of
hoyinu oh IIap n
deputy sheriff, during the siege Of his
home at Cameron Dam on Oct. 8, 1910.
An attempt was being made to serve
upon him a warrant charging an as
sault upon Bert Horel. He was SEN
fenced to life Imprisonment. After
the supreme court had sustained the
verdict. Dietz appealed to Gov. F. E.
McGovern, who commuted his sem
tence to twenty years Imprisonment.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-12-15
DEUTSCHLAND IS BACK HOME
Submarine Merchantmen Arrives OFF
Mouth of the Weser, Says Berlin
Makes Voyage in 1e Days.

Berlin, (via Sayville wireless), Dec
1.-THE submarine merchantmen
Deutschland, after quick trip, arrived
at noon Sunday of the mouth of the
Weser.
The above wireless dispatch from
Berlin means the successful conclu-
sion of the Deutschlands second
Transatlantic round trip under COM
mand of her plucky captain, Paul Koe-
mig. The Deutschland left New Lon
don November 81. at 2 80 p. m.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-12-15
TWO AMERICANS SLAIN
HOWARD GRAY SHOT AND THEN
HANGED BY VILLISTAS.
Also Reported That Another U. s. citl.
zen Was Burned and British
Subject Murdered.

El Paso, Tex, Dec. 9.-Government
agents sent a report to Washington
on Thursday saying an American
named Foster had been mutilated, then
burned at the stake by Villa bandits
operating near Torreon. The report
was said to have been brought by refu-
gees coming to the border from Tor.
reon, They also reported go Carranza
soldiers, with their ears cut off by villa
bandits near Torreon. Fosters son
was forced to witness his fathers exc
cution, the report said. Foster was an
American hacienda superintendent.
Guliermo Snyman, son of the late
Gen. w. D. Snyman of Boer war fame,
is reported to have met his death at
the hands of XiIlistas at San Pablo
Meoqui, Chihuahua, near chihuahua
City.
Howard Gray, an American mining
man at Parral, Chihuahua, was killed
by villa bandits when they entered the
town November 5. according to q tele-
gram received by the Alvarado Min
ing and Milling company. The mes
senger reports all other Americans safe
and American property unharmed.
Gray was shot to death in the door
way of his home, near Parral, and his
bandits from Villas main column, two
foreign refugees who reached here
from Parral reported.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-12-15
FIELD MARSHAL 0YAMA DIES
Japan's Greatest Soldier sueeumbs at
Tokyo-commanded Army at
Port Arthur.

Tokyo. Dec. Il. - Field marshal
Prince Iwao Oyama, commander in
chief of the Manchurian army Of
japan during the Russo-Japanese war,
Is dead.
Marquis Iwao Oyama was one of
Japan's greatest soldiers. In his long,
career his victories over the Russians
In Manchuria in the Russo-Japanese
war stand out as the most brillianc
achievements. He was the master
mind of Japan's strategy in the land
campaign. His chain of victories was
crowned by success in the battle Of
Liao Yang. In the war with China he
led the second japanese army, which
took Port Arthur and Wei-Hal-Wei.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-12-15
Erenoh aattleahin b lost.

Paris. Dec 1.-THE battleship Suf-
fren. which left port on November "a,
has not been heard from since. and
the minister of marine considers the
vessel lost with all on board. The
Suffren sailed for LOrient French
naval station in Brittany. The Suffren
DISPLACED 1880 tons. Her normal
complement was 730 men. She was
40 feet long and 20 feet of beam, and
was laid down iE 1899.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-12-15
PAGE VIII Finish Term.

London. Dec. 12.-Friends of Am
bassador Page laugh at the rumor that
his resignation is imminent They say
that he is certain to finish his term.
which expires March 4. Thereafter the
matter rests with the president. Mr.
Page declines to comment.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-12-15
pedIeate Green eax church.

Green ~Bay-The new Lutheran
church. built at a cost of $4,000, was
dedicated here with special services.
the Rev. w. d. Ahl of Oshkosh preach
ing the dedicatory sermon. Prof. G. G..
Cast of the Lutheran seminary at Min
neapolis and the Revs Theodore
Marth OF Appleton and Ohlrogge Of
Seymour assisted IN the ceremonies.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-12-15
BARRIERS Want Changed Conditions.

Observation-Disclosures BARRIERS are
preparing a demand for working day
OF ten hours during the week and thir-
teen and half hours on Saturday, and
an increase in the wage scale to $l5 a
week, with so per cent of the proceeds
over s22. They want the new condi-
tions to become effective March /,
1917.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-12-15
Plan Extenslve Road RuiIdlna.

Kenosha = Kenosha promises to
make bid for being the banner road
building county in 1917. Three towns
appealed to the county highway COM
mission for road bonds totaling $685.
OoV. all of the money to be expended
IN 1917 This will mean total expen-
diture OF s21S. 900.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-12-15
Secure CITY Ambulance.

Rice Lake-Through the efforts OF
the Fortnightly and Mothers clubs
$500 ambulance has been given the
city by Mrs. Brittian of Beioit. 1t viii
reach here Dec. 80.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-12-15
An Expensive Squirrel.

Green Bays Squirrel hunting proved
expensive to Ray Terien of Depere,
WHO was arrested, charged with hunt
ing without license. and fined $50
ana costs. The squirrel he killed is
Sald to have cost in the neighborhood
Of s67.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-12-15
veteran Enaineer Is Dead.

Portage - William Schneider, Sc
years old, an engineer between Mil
waukee and La Crosse for forty years.
died here. The funeral was held un-
der Masonic auspices.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-12-15
To improve School system.

Green Bay-Members of the city
commission have decided to make e.
special study Of the Green Bay public
school system with view to combin-
ing activities now duplicated.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-12-15
caunht in Printing Press.

Appleton Caught in the rollers of
the Wecker printing press and his
body badly crushed, Harold Suchs-
gruber, IA, son of the press foreman, is
dead.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-12-15
Navigation Closes.

Ashland-With the loading OF the
steamer E. w. Townsend the season of
navigation at Ashland has been prac-
tically closed. Very little ice, now
ever, has formed in the bay here.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-12-15
Gnes for WALK al 1o1.

Fond du Lac-David Eaton began
the second year of his second century
by 'aking tn daily walk TO which he
attributes his good health
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-12-15
EarIv Settler Dead.

Askeaton-Michael Keating' one OF
the earliest pioneers and a continuous
resident on the same farm for over
sixtv Gears. died at the age Of 80 years.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-12-20
IMMIGRATION BILL Ia =
PASSED BY SENATE
Measure Containing the Restrictive
Literary Test Goes Through,
GA to Z.

Washington Dee. 1.-THE, imrai-.
grafton bill containing the restrlc-
tive litepacy test for sdmittance of
aliens, which has caused three Presi-
dents to veto such q measure, was
passed by the Senste today, 81 70
L., The bill passed the House in the
last session. .-., r. d.. =. e..
Three Republicans --Brandgee,
Colt and DuP0ntr-and four, Demo.
crats--Husting, MARITIME, Phelan, and
Reed-voted against the bill Sena-
tor Smith, of South Carolina. Hard
wick and Lodge were appointed on
the conference committee. r~
Authoritative statements have
been made that President Wilson N:
tends to veto the bill a, second time
because of a iteracy test. In this
event an effort viii be made to pass
the bill over the veto, two-thirds ma
jority in each house being required
The bill passed the House last April
by a vote of 3O8 to 87, more than
a two-thirds majority, and the Sen:
ate vote today, if repeated, would
be sufficient to override an executive
veto.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-12-20
GOVERNOR IN WASHINGTON.
Manning Attends Annual Conference
of Executives.

Columbia, Dec. 15.-Governor
Manning is in Washington attending
the annual conference of Governors.
He was to dine with President Wilson
at the White House last night.
The Governor has invited his staff
to accompany him to the inaugura.
ton of President Wilson for his Sc
cond term. The Governor expects to
be present at the ceremonies in Wash
ington in March.
The report of the tax board of re.
view has been filed with the Cover.
nor and he carried the report with
him to Washington to study, while on
the train. .-.. ...-,,...,. l..-.. .-,..
The Secretary Of State today is
sued a commission to the Merchants
Sign Company, Of Spartanburg, with
capitalaof $4,000, the petitioner
being: John L. Martin and r. J
CAN'T ..,. ,,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-12-20
NEGROES ARE LEAVING :, t.sE
GREENWOOD FOR EAST

Greenwood, Dec. 20.-The Sea-
board Air Line sold seventy nine
tickets to- colored persons to Phila-
deiphia last Saturday night. In ad-
ditfon two tickets were sold to col
ored persons to New York and two
to Wilmington, Del, making q total
of 83 leaving here for the north. The
TRANSPORTATION amounted to over ST.
900 for the Seaboard. Most Of
those buying tickets for the north
last Saturday night were from the
country, only about q dozen going
from the town here. =
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-12-20
ASK; ADEQUATE REPAIR & .5.;
ALTON FOR PAET,ANDSt u.
~ SECURITY FOR FUTURE

London, Dec. 16.-"rhe Allies -
qire that. there, shall bs adequate re-
paration for the past and adequate
|; security for the tfuturess That b
still ths policy and still the 4detsrrai-
nation Of bis Majesty g goys rent
D. This was the declaration Of IA
drew Bonar Law, repeating the,wsfds
of ,Mr.s Asquith! three months. agosi ias
he made his debut today Ias the Lead
-ff,.tss46G 6Gdt3}I-GDum0riH,sssx ,sssxaant in ,fha
'brief and passing allusion to the
German peace proposal, but the ring
mo announcement that it was still the
:policy and determination OF the gov
arnment, struck the keynote OF the
new governments attitude and arons
ed q prolonged demonstration OF ap-
|proval. ~ !
Commons were attended with unu--
suaT interest as being the first bow
of The new government, though the
Absence Of Premier Lloyd George
Through continued illness left the
initial scene Of the new regime like
Hamlet, without the Dane. Great
crowds besieged Westminster for ad;
mission and both chambers showed
the. galleries filled with eager specta-
tors and the fors animated with new:
|H-formed political groups. 80
| / The House of Commons was the
scens OF, chief interest, as here i've
ministers Of the late government
Reginald, Nick Kenna, Walter Runciman
Herbert Samuel, Lewis Harcourt and
[H. j.. Tennant-ranged themselves
ont the front bench Of the opposition
while Mr.. Bonar Law, flanked by the
ministers of the ~ new ladmtnastr1'
tions, occupied the bench just Yacat'
/ eddy the Asduith ministers across
-: ! Mr. Asauith, like Mr.. Lloyd George
was not present onraccont OF. sick
ness. but even with the chief: figures
absent, it was striking scene Of ths
Old and the new regimes facing each
other at the, crucial moment OF thu
issues over war and peace. >. -
! The feature of the day was MI
Bonar Laws presentation Of the bill
for 400 0,O0O, 900 pounds additona
war credits and his incidental refer
ence to the peace proposal In urg
ing. the war credit Mr.. Bonar Law
displayed his command Of the vas
financial branch and his Z ease ant
readiness as parliamentary leader.