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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-05

What he said was that these were the
casualties as published in the official lis's
for Prussia, Saxony, Bavaria ana "ur-
tcmbcrg up to November 80. No wonoei :
then. that this estimate agrees WIN pr
vatc German estimates" IL Is SIMPLY u
question of counting the official lists
The official German lists are not nc
cepted Internationally by the french vi
British war offices. IL has long since been
concluded that many Of the missing ana
of those whose wounds are comparatively
ligh, are not included in the Official iis's'
Five months ago the exhaustion OF the
German reserves was indicated by the
nassing Of n law ordering the medical
Examination Of German subjects VINO hau
beon excused because of permanent physl-
cal defects. and among the prisoners taken
in Champagne many had curvature OF the
SHINE and other deformities which Tor
mcrly rendered man unit for military
service. It is by such observations tha'
the German admissions are corrected by
those who undertake to estimate German
wastage. and they are perhaps as useful
or that purpose as ones feelings or as
German official reports, even when trans
lated into English and read in the House
of Commons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-05
"The Incentive to Misrepresent.'

Promising that the German is mot a
gambler in vital things" but must have "a
large margin Of safety" in every enter
rrise, "The New York Times" undertakes
at great length to demonstrate the absurd
ity of opposing psychological deductions
with mere arithmetic and statistics. The
argument is that if we bear in mind the
Germans temperamental caution, then 80
long as he goes on throwing his human
and mechanical material headlong into war
the deduction is that he has big supplies
in the rear, statistics to the contrary not
withstanding." The degree of this national
wariness in the matter Of gambling has
not been calculated with sufficient precision
to measure the error of the statisticans
or to determine exactly how big the sup
plies are, but "The New York Times" re-
marks that as the German generals be-
have as if they had unlimited reserves, so
zone has the feeling that they may be
very large"
This feeling is one of the things the
makers Of statistics fail TO consider. An
anonymous French author is particularly
taken TO task for counting on a net loss
averaging 100000 month and for esti-
mating that Germany will be able TO
maintain her present armed strength only
until April l." 1t is observed acutely by
this critic that any prediction based upon
arithmetic alone is open to qualification
by a great many factors for which the
statistician has no mathematical symbols
1t is true that there is no mathematical
symbol for the feeling of The New York
Times but as the chief objection to sta
tistical inquiries is that the incentive TO
misreprcsent" vitiates them, so it can
hardly be allowed that feelings are wholly
immune from the same pernicious infu-
ence. Even they are open to qualification.
And. indeed, it happens that in this case
am attempt is made TO demolish the
French authors figures with another set
Of figures attributed TO Mr.. Tenant, the
British Under Secretary for War. We
ere told that whereas the Freedman puts
the German losses 1T 100000, Mr.. Ten
nan, ANNOUNCED in the House e Com
mons that the total German casualties to
date had been 2,535,76S which agree
with private German estimates Mr.
Tenant made no such announcement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-05
An Office Building Church.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: In The Tribune for January 30 vas
an editorial entitled AN Office Building
Church 1t implied that the Brick Presby-
terrain Church of this city is about to sub
stitute for its present house Of worship a
large Office building. the church proper 10
occupy the ground floor" II implied also
that financial necessity might be the cause
Of this plan
No such plan has ever been proposed. still
less considered. The officers and members
Of the Brick Church have no intention with
regard to its historic building save to keep it
whore it is and as It is. We think we have
found the better solution which The Trib-
une says must exist With quiet but steady
generosity the people Of the church are pro-
viding growing endowment which will amply
secure the permanence OF the church and it
efficient service TO its neighborhood for an
indefinite future.
This rumor grew out of a mere suggestion.
a dream Of what possibly might be seen here
a hundred years from now am surprised
that The Tribune should have published the
editorial in question. as some one from The
Tribune's Office asked me over the telephone
week before the editorial in question ap-
peared n the rumor were true. replied thai
there was not grain OF truth n II.
! shall be glad If YOU will correct the IN
preston given.
WILLIAM PERSON MERRILL
on, orL Ian o., fqIG
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-05
Where Are the Muzzles?
le Editor Of N TrIbune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: What l. the matter with the dog
muz1le law? Half the CANNES in this city
are without muzzles and the other half mere
ly have q strap around their nose. The do
muzzle law Is d law without sense. Why
should dogs wear those trappings on their
faces? What purpose does il serve anyway
It ridiculous and devoid OF reason Never
In this city have | seen a dog snap at any
one. Hydrophobia fear is without founda
ton. Give the dog chance for his comfort
He deserves fair treatment as much as any
body. II a law was enforced that fined the
owner for every nuisance committed il woull
be more rational. +. LETTER.
New York, Jan. =, 1916.
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indicated.

20 the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR Permit me. through the columns o.
your paper. 70 express my appreciation and
thanks TO Messrs. Henri De Lahtole. p.
Mamon. c. VI. c. and other correspondents
for having enlightened 81. c, Of Glen
Ridge" on the proper use Of the French
language. who misused 1t in his criticism
Il my use OF it in my letter appearing m
your columns under the heading "Nive Ia
tribune" Personally knowing that he va
IN error I allowed his criticism TO pass un-
noticed. convinced that II would attract at
tention and not remain unanswered.
". s LAMBERT
Lordville, y. Y. Feb /, 1916
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Too Late.

/ The Senate Committee ON forelgn Nc-
lations has delayed too long IN Tightening
the water-logged Colombian treaty mat
nroiect is now wreck, for treaty which
gets out of the Foreign Relations Commit
foe bv a vote of TO 7 hasn't one chance
in ten of polling in the Senate the Two
thirds majority necessary TO ratification.
If the committee had taken resoluie''
two wears ago the salvage measures which
i, is taking now the convention mlgh,
have been saved The main objection T.
the agreement which Mr.. Bryan made with
Colombia was that it put entire Response
bilitv for the break in friendly relations on
the United States. This country was forced
TX its own State Department into al
attitude Of false humility and unjust sell
accusation. The politicians at Bogota
overreached themselves when they re
iected the Hay-Herran canal treaty and
tried to hold the United States up for
much bigger stake. They did not play
fair with the United States. 1t was thei.'
get-rich-quick ambition which cost them
Panama and the rights in Panama which
they had expected to sell at their own eX-
tortiOnate price.
Colombia was left holding the bag WREN
Panama seeded and became a prosperous
silent partner in the canal enterprise. Fat
if her interests suffered she has herself
to blame. primarily The United STATE
is willing to express regret for the re
suits to her of a conflict in policy which,
with a better will on her part, could easily
have been avoided. But the expression OF
regret should certainly be mutual ana
reciprocal, if bygones are now TO be per
n'itted to be bygones.
The Democrats on the committee have
reluctantly turned the State Department;
down on this point, although it was al
ways plain that they would have to DO 1t
to secure ratification by the Senate. They
have even gone further, cutting from So
900 900 20 $4,000. 600 the sum to be paiO
to Colombia as an honorarium, in salts
faction Of all claims Of injury due to the
secession Of Panama and her loss Of jurs-
diction over the territory taken for the
canal.
Three years ago. or even two years ago.
the Senate would probably have voted Slo.-
900 900 to Colombia as token of our gooc
will. The Taft Administration almost got
to the point of signing a treaty with CO.
lombia, Offering S1O,OOO,OOO for the Atrato
River canal route and looking to further
Incidental compensations.
Had Mr. Bryan been more moderate a
the beginning he might have had his wa>
about this gratuity. But times have
changed since 1913 and 1914. The United
States is now running far behind in income,
! is levying new taxes and is preparing t.
spend vast sums on military preparation.
There will be little disposition in the Ser
ate this winter to take sl5,000,000 out OF
the Treasury and give it to Colombia.
/ The Senate Committee on Foreign Re
llations has therefore lost its chance to
save anything out of the wreck Of Mr.
| Bryan's Colombian diplomacy. II has r.
ported the reconciliation treaty too late.
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real victory with Germany in securing her
nominal assent TO his mild conditions OF sun
marine warfare. when we all can see hei
real purpos, is TO use Us TO weaken the only
effective obstacle TO her military progress
the British blockade. l. c. PARKER.
Auburndsle Mass. Jan. 20, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-05
Is Nominated

To the Editor OF The TRIBUNE wssj ~
Sir: Why not make Genera cHESri'
rext President? 80.
Summit, y. J. Jan. 81, 1910
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-05
s,rrKp,y. FEBRUARY .. 1915.

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Nv ~ -,-re-stio- Osicn VI Rcd lfcrl'cl". "
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Yn,,-e, Al N. Fos.o-cc 81 New yorN as Second GAS
MAJ Matter
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SUBSCRIPTION RATES by Mai rOs,'se rsi outside
% ,~eat~r New Ncrh
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-01-28
GAS ENGINE COURSE
AT MADISON,

AT MADISON, FEB. ZIP
Get out and get under" has been
the roadside jest of automobilists
for some time. A certain amount OF
repairing and adjusting must, of nee
essity, fall to the lot of the man
who would run an auto or attempt
to tighten his farm work by employ
ing a gas engine. These, unless he
is natural born" mechanic or take
the pains to get fully acquainted with
them, may become sources of con
siderable annoyance.
A special course in the operation
be given at the University of Wis
consin, during the Wisconsin Farm
and Home Week, Feb. TIP, will aid
him in gaining this intimate ac
quaintance. Farmers who register
for this course will not sit in class
rooms and listen to lectures but will
put on overalls and do practical
work with the oil can and monkey
wrench, working with some of the
latest and best models of machines
which manufacturers have agreed to
loan for the purpose.
Special attention will be given to
gas engine ignition, carburation,
general troubles babbiting boxes
engine repairs, and the actual op-
Grafton of farm tractors and auto
mobiles. No charge except small
incidental fee to cover breakage and
loss will be made. AS only linn
tied number can be accommodated IN
the course, F. NJ. White, who is II
charge Of the course, wishes to hear
in advance from farmers who would
like to take the work.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-01-28
! FACTS AND FANCIES /:
QUEER oUIRkS OF NEWS
By G. G. A


QUEER QUiRkS or NEWS
Ravenna, Neb.-Michael Knelss
has Just turned 100 years of age. He
says he has never spent a dollar for
medical attention in his life. He is
keen and alert mentally, and has all
his teeth except two.
Sullivan, Ind.-Frank Betnet, dig
ging below the old Terre Haute and
Vincennes trail, found number OF
copper coins and white metal
plates over 500 years old. The CONS
are dated 141O. One is marked six
penny, Henry VIII" One Of the
plates is engraved "On this It'll
day Of February, 1893, Of Our Lord,
l. E., demand all nu land: John
Cabot Another plate reads: Sc
bastian Cabot, May 5, 1896, Henry
WILL"
Carlook, Ill.-The champion office
holder Of America is dead at his
home here. Joseph Zook was justice
of the peace for II years, postmas-
ter 80 years, town clerk SO years and
tax collector 40 years. He was rs
years old at his death.
Oklahoma City, Okla.-Bootleggers
here have a regular code for order
ing their goods by long distance tele-
phone One recently got the wrong
man on the wire. The bOotlegger
said: Il have plenty of big pipe, but
am entirely out of little pipe, and
you may send along some soup.
big pipe means quart bottles Of
whiskey, little pipe means pints
and soup" means beer.
Comas, Nont.-A woman here r.
Gently had the distinction of bearing
three names in one day. In the
morning Mrs. Sadie M. Vaught OBJ
tanned divorce and her maiden
name of Sadie NJ. Swisher was re-
stored. In the evening she married
Charley Sharpe and became Mrs.
Sadie Sharpe.
Monroe, Wis.-Willard T. Sauce
man, known as the marrying mag
istrate," refuses to marry a woman
who cannot bake bread He asks the
bride if she can bake and do house
work, and the groom if he has eaten
and is satisfied with the WOman's
cooking. If the answers are unsatis-
factory, he refuses to marry them.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-01-28
IN PROBATE


It appearing by the verified petl-
ton of Lester Guthrie Of Town Of
Grant, in said county, among other
things that James A. Guthrie, OF
Town of Grant, in said county, late
ly died interstate, leaving estate Ill
said county upon which it is prayed
administration be granted;
Therefore it is Appointed and Or
dered, that said petition and matters
therein be heard at the special term
of said court, appointed to be held
at the court house in said county, in
the city of Ladysmith, on the Sth
dav of February 1916, at the open
thereafter as said matter can be
heard.
It is Further ordered, that the
time within which the creditors OF
said deceased shall present their
claims against such estate for exam
ination and allowance, be and here
by is fixed and limited to four
months from the date hereof;
1t is Further ordered, that all
claims and demands against sad
deceased be received at the court
rooms of said court on any day
hereafter until the expiration Of the
said four months and be examined
and adjusted at the regular term OF
said court appointed to be held at
the court house in said county, III
the city of Ladysmith on the 9th
day of June, 1916, at the opening
of court on that day, or as soon
thereafter as the matter can be
heard
And it is Further ordered, that
notice hereof be given to all persons
interested, by publication hereof for
three consecutive weeks in the Lady
smith News-Budget, q newspaper pub
lished in said county, the first pub
LEGATION to be made within fifteen
days from the date hereof.
Dated January IL, 1916.
By the Court:
D. W. MALONEY,
Judge.
T. NJ. Thomas,
Attorney for Petitioner.
(First publication Jan. II, 1916 41-44)
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-01-28
ON HIS WAY

1t used to be that dear old dad
Drove Dobbin into town
1t was a rough and rocky road,
First up a hill, then down.
He used to pull way out the road
When he would meet a man.
SEE he: 9TH roads is heavy, an
I'll give him all I can"
Now dad has got a red machine.
He Whirls along in style.
He leaves behind a string of dust
That stretches half a mile
And when he meets his neighbor'
why
He hurls his flying wedge
He scatters them to right and left
And makes 'em hunt tn hedge.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-01-28
IT'S EIGHT YEARS OLD
But Mrs. kadlec Says It's Just as
Good Today as When 1t Was
First Made

Eight years ago Mrs. Kadlec tes-
titled to complete relief from kidney
ills.
She says that there has not been
the slightest return of the trouble.
Ladysmith sufferers will take a
deal of comfort in Mrs. Kadlec'a
statement.
Read what she says:
Mrs. T. Kadlec, 511 Eighth ST.,
Ladysmlth, says: [ had been trOu-
bled for several months by an ache
in the small of my back, just over
my right kidney. 1t got so bad some
nights that I couldn't sleep. The
kidney secretions caused me a great
deal of trouble, too, and / often had
dizzy spells and pains in the back of
my head. Doan's Kidney Pills which
got at MONEYS Pharmacy, relieved
these ailments" statement given
July 27, 1000
RESULTS THAT REMAIN
OVER SIX YEARS LATER, Mrs.
Kadlec said: Il haven't used DOan's
Kidney Pills in a long time for I
haven't needed them. The good re-
suits they brought me have lasted"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Kadlec has twice. publicly rec
commended. Foster Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, n Y.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-01-28
THE GET-TOGETHER SPIRIT

Every town that is town has the
get-together spirit. Merchant and
farmer and the people generally
work together for a better town,
better living conditions, better
amusements. Here are some rules
for the get-togethers:
The town and the farming COM
munity cannot succeed without c.
operation and mutual ass stance.
Farmers should buy from home
dealers. Keep your money in the
community where it adds to the
commercial life of everyone in the
town.
Every dollar the farmer puts in
to his adjacent town helps him; it
adds to the value Of his own hold
ings.
The town merchant should make
the farmer welcome. Keep the
things he wants to buy and sell
them at a price which he is willing
to pay.
Let the farmer know that you are
trying to help him as we'll as to
help yourself.
The town merchant should adver-
tise so that the farmer may know
where he can buy his goods and
come for them.
The farmer says to the local mer-
chant 'Show me-" Show him by
advertising what you have to sell.
Get together!
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-01-28
Six-Year-OId Had Group

Il have a little girl six years Old
who has a good deal of trouble with
Group" writes w. E. Curry, Evans
vile, Ind. Il have used Foley's
Honey and Tar, obtaining instant re-
lief for her. My wife and l also
use it and will say it is the best
cure for bad cold, cough, throat
trouble and Group that I ever saw"
& Speidel.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-01-28
Ten Dollars an ounce For Postag>

Ten Dollars an ounce For Posta91
The first settlement on the pres
ent site Of San Francisco dates from
1776. 1t consisted Of Spanish
military post (presidio) and the Fran
ciscan mission of San Francisco de
Asis. In 1886 the settlement of
Yerba Buena was established in a
little cove southeast OF Telegraph
Hill. The name SanFrancisco, was,
however, applied to all three set
Elements. The United States flag
was raised over the town in 1916,
and the population rapidly increased
reaching perhaps 900 in May 1848
The news of the gold discoveries
was followed by crowds Of fortune
seekers, so that by the end CT
1848 the city had an estimated pop
ulation of 100000 From that time
Oh San Francisco has grown rapidly
The first regular overland mail com
munication with the East was estaO-
lished by pony express in 1860, the
charge for postage being S. for hall
an ounce. In 1869 the completion CT
the Central pacific Railway to Oak
land marked the beginning of trans
continental railway communication
Gu. S. Geological SurVey.)
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-01-28
Down On His Back

about two years ago I got down
on my back" writes Solomon Be
quette, Flat River, Mo. Il got a
soc box of Foley Kidney Pills and
they Strengthened me right up. |
recommend them to all who have kid
ney trouble" Rheumatic aches and
pains, soreness and stiffness, sleep
disturbing bladder trouble, yield
quickly to Foley Kidney pills.
Speidel e Speidel
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-01-28
KEROSENE


most generally used illuminant. We
are all familiar with it. AS is of
ten the case, Familiarity breeds
contempt" or more prOprly speaking
carelessness and Indifference. Most
of the kerosene fires are due to
mismanagement Of lamps, lanterns
and kerosene stoves, few only TO
defective construction of such stoves.
Kerosene is really the blameless
agent of human carelessness.
During the last fiscal year there
were reported to this department AZ
kerosene lamp explosions, lantern
explosions and 65 kerosene stove eX-
plosions The fires rsulting there
from caused a total fire loss of $S4,-
$1,000. The elimination OF this waste
alone would pay the running ex-
penses of this department for about
three years.
Electric Or gas light, properly in
stalled, should be used where pos
sible instead of lamps.
Lamps. A metal lamp bowl is al
ways safer than one of glass. The
than the bowl to prevent tipping
over. The burners should always be
securely fastened to the bowl and
kept clean. The lamp chimney
should fit we'll and be free from
cracks, wicks should exactly fit the
burner, be trimmed regularly and
not be permitted to get too short.
Lamps should not be overfilled,
small air space should be left on
top of the oil, nor should they be
permitted to become empty. Hang
ing lamps should be hung from firm,
rigid supports, and be provided with
metal shield, if within two feet OF
the ceiling. Side lamps should rest
in firm substantial brackets and
shield should protect all cOmbustDle
walls Or materials within twelve
inches of the globe.
Lamps should not be left burning
in unfrequented places such as Gel
lars, attics, closets or areaWays, nor
elsewhere in houses when occupants
are absent for any length Of time.
Combustible shades and decorations
should not be used. Do not permit
children of tender years to carry
lamps about the house.
Lanterns. Use safety lanterns
only, having a bowl which is a part
of the frame and base. Removable
bowls often drop out and cause
fires. The globe should be free from
breaks and cracks and well protect
ed by wire guards. When not car
ried lanterns should be hung from
firm supports, at a good height, out
Of reach Of Mrs. O'Leary's cow"
The cautions as to filling and care
to be given in case of lamps, also
apply to lanterns.
Kerosene Stoves. Explosions Ct
these and fires are often due to de-
fective valves, improper feeding,
want of cleaning, boiling over Of
fats, strong drafts, and placing same
close to woodwork.
Starting Fires With Kerosene. We
have often cautioned against this
practice and still more against the
use of kerosene for quickening a
sluggish fire, yet each year this
practice calls for a heavy toll of
lives and property in our state.
The slogan Of Safety First, when
applied to fire problems, means,
Carefulness first, last, and all the
time.
M. J. CLEARY,
ms. Com. and Ex-Officio State Fire
Marshal.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-01-28
DRINK HOT TEA
FOB A BAD COLD

Get = small package OF Hamburg
Breast Tea, or as the German folks
call it, Hamburger Brust Thee" at any
pharmacy. Take a tablespoonful OF the
tea, put a cup of boiling water upon
it, pour through a sieve and drink a
teacup full at any time during the
day or before retiring. 1t is the most
effective way to break a cold and cure
grip, as it opens the pores of the skin,
relieving congestion. Also loosens the
bowels, thus driving cold from the
system.
Try it the next time you suffer from
a cold or the grip. 1t is inexpensive
and entirely vegetable, therefore safe
and harmless