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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-04-28
CUTTING Stovepipe.

Use a can opener to cut stovepipe II
YOU have no large pair of shears. Tue
can opener answers the purpose al
mirably.-Popular Science Monthly.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-04-28

State of Wisconsin, in County Court
for Rusk County.
In Re The Estate of Edward Tubs,
deceased.
IN PROBATE
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that
at the special term of the county
court, to be held in and for said
county in the court house in the city
Of Ladysmith in said county on the
9Th day Of May, 1916, the following
matter will be heard, considered, ex-
amined and adjusted:
The application of Rusk Farm Com
pany for conveyance to it of GER
tain real estate by the special adj
ministrator of the estate of Edward
Tubbs, deceased, pursuant to a land
contract dated the oath day of May,
1915, made by such decedent in his
life time as set forth in the petit
ton now pending in said court.
Dated this 18th day Of April, 1916.
By the Court,
D. w. MALONEY,
County Judge.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-04-28
PARTNERSHIP DISSOLVED

Having dissolved partnership with
Oscar Sorenson I am ready to do
all kinds Of cement work. My work
is guaranteed.
1873 SAM WOODARD.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-04-28
IN PROBATE

IN PROBATE
In the Matter Of the Estate Of Ed
ward Simmons, deceased.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that
at a special term of county court to
be held in and for said county at the
court house in the city Of Ladysm1th
in said county on the 4th Tuesday
(being the 23rd day. of May, A. d.
1916, at the opening of court on that
day the following matter will be
heard and considered:
The application of j. G. Stubs, adj
ministrator of the estate of Edward
Simmons, deceased, late of Weyer-
haeuser, in said county, for the eX-
animation and allowance of his final
account, and for the assignment OF
the residue of the estate of said de-
ceased to such persons as are By
law entitled thereto; and for the
determination and adjudication of the
Inheritance tax, if any, payable in
said estate.
Dated April 20, A. D. 1916.
By the Court:
D. W. MALONEY,
County Judge.
T w CarOu ATTORNEY
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-04-28

Notice CT Final Account and to De-
ternne Inheritance Tax.
County Court, Rusk County, Wiscon-
sin
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-04-28

J. W. Carow, Attorney.
(First publication Apr. IA, 1916 1-3,
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-04-28

j. w. CaroW, Attorney.
(First publication Apr II, 1916 2-4)
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-04-28

Artillery duels in which real shells, costing $50
>AA each used Miles of trenches thousands OF
~ fighters, as it actually is Musical score OF
30 neces synchronzed thousand individual
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-04-28
Senate Passes Sugar Bill.

First publication Apr. 20, 1916 8
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-06-24
Hinged With Gunfire. and Entirely
Surrounded. Horses Stan1peded,
Fight Is Most Desperate
MEXICO CLAIMS ARMY
OF ONE MILLION MEN
President to Draft Into the Regular
Service All Guardsn1e11. Families
To Be We'll Provided For

San Antonio June 23-Two troops Of the Tenth
cavalry under Captain Charles T. Boyd, practically
wiped by attack of Mexican forces at Carried &C
cordng indications given in ragmentary reports re-
ceved by Funston from G enera Pershing tonight.
Pershings message stated that survivors in ALL IN
Guiding thase arriving last night, reached the main
column. All enlisted men,
According to the survivors, mounted force OF MeSi-
cans charged the flank of the American troops the
conclusion of paey between Captain Boyd and General
Gomez. At the time machine gun opened fire from
the front General Gomez reached his lines. Captain
Boyd ordered his dsmount the machine gun
opened The combined effect of the Mexican charge,
machine gun fire and rifle fire of the Mexican garrison at
Carried which had almost surrounded the little American
force under of the parley sampeded the horses
No detail is made known as to whether the Mexican
charge was checked.
With their gone. ringed by fire. only stupen-
dous luck could have extricated them from the trap
Mexican reports placed the killed at from twelve to
forty and seventeen captured The strength of the
troops and K is not known here but could not have
exceeded $50.
Washington June 23.-Pershings report that the u.
S. cavalry the object of treacherous attack Carr
zal and is virtually wiped out has stirred officaldom
While would make statement the consequence
in the United States is evident the tension has greatly
increased Officials for the first time seemed certain the
Mexicans are to blame
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-06-24
BIC BOOST TO
GOOD ROADS
Party Returns to Pensacola
After Triumphant Trip
in West Florida.

Chipley, Fla, June 23.-An inter
esting, enthusiastic and successful
meeting of the Twin Tours expedi-
ton was held in the court house of
Quincy Thursday night, many prom
inent men from Pensacola to Jack
sonville spoke to a large audience.
On Friday morning the party were
the guests of w. NJ. Cary, Arthur
Cary, A. T. Hearin, A. L. Wilson,
Frank Lloyd and A. S. Curtis, the
committee, on an interesting tour
through the tobacco sheds and fields,
over the city streets and to the fullers
earth plan until IL o'clock. The
Twin Tours party returned 70 Chip
ley to spend the night, leaving this
morning at o'clock for the west,
and will pay their respects to Mum
son and Baker, where speeches will
be made by J. B. Perkins, w. NJ. Her
rider, Pensacola city officials, and
others.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-06-24
EIGHT LARGE
SHIPS BEEN
PROVIDED FOR
Four Super Dreadnaughts
and Four Battle Cruisers
Allowed in the Bill.
INCREASE NAVY
TO $1,000 MEN
Five-Year Building Program
of General Board is
Recommended.
INCREASE NAVY
TO $1,000 MEN
BY AssocTATEn PRESS

Washington, June 23.-Construction
of four dreadnaughts and four battle
cruisers next year was determined
upon today by the senate naval sub
committee as an amendment to the
house bill, after a conference with
Secretary Daniels and Rear Admirals
Taylor and Bule. The conference also
decided to recommend an increase in
the enlisted strength of the navy
Immediately to seventy-four thousand,
seven hundred men which is an addi-
ton of twenty thousand, seven hun
dred. The five year building pro-
gram of the general board of navy
also viii be recommended. Recomen-
dations viii be reported to the whole
committee next Wednesday.
The committee also decided to insert
in the bill a section under which the
president could recruit the navy up to
$1,000 in case of emergency. The
house bin win provide for five battle
cruisers and no super-dreadnaughts.
The fixed maximum enlistment
strength put at sixty-five thousand
and no five year program is provid-
ed for.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-06-24
To
s. CRUSHERS
Chamber of Commerce In
vites Convention to
Meet Here Again.

The Chamber Of Commerce at their
meeting Thursday passed resolutions
expressing the appreciation for the
recent visit of the Alabama Cotton
seed Crushers. The letter to Mr.. Nc
Cord, secretary of the association, at
Prattville, Ala, is as follows:
Dear Mr.. McCord: At a meeting
of the board of directors Of the Cham
Der of Commerce yesterday afternoon
the following resolution was present.
ed and unanimously passed:
Resolved, That the Chamber of
Commerce, representing the business
interests of the city, desires to ex-
press its appreciation of the recent
visit of the Alabama Cotton Seed
Crushers to Pensacola; hereby extend
to the association, its officers and
members cordial invitation to visit
Pensacola again on the occasion of
their 1917 convention.
Yours very truly,
JAMES F. PHILLIPS,
Secretary.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-06-24
TRIP GREAT SUCCESS
SAYS p. L. ROLI,0


"The Twin Tours was a great sue
cess" was the statement made Fri
day by P. L. Rollo, returning from
Quincy. Mr.. Rollo stated that he
had left the motorists at Mariana
and came to Pensacola by rail. The
others are expected to arrive this
morning.
Those who left in automobiles viii
return by way of Munson, or over
the northern route of the Old Spanish
Trail. The roads are in most cases
good, Mr.. Rollo said, and much in
terest is being shown in the building
of the Trail, and many roads are be-
ing improved.
Before the Pensacola delegation
reached Quincy, Mr.. Rollo stated, ff-
teen cars had Joined it and fully rs
people from this section of the state
showed West Florida's interest in
good roads. The reception at Quincy
was an enthusiastic one, and the del
egates were entertained with a ban
quet and tour through Gadsden
county.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-06-24
GERMANS TAKE
FRENCH TRENCH
Intense Fighting Reported Along
Entire Allied Fronts in Euro
pean War Zone.

London, June 23.-Germans, after
a heavy bombardment and in the face
of terrific French fire, have cap
tured the French first line of trenches
between Hills 321 and 800, and also
Thiaumont fort. Fighting has ranged
over the front about three miles fur
Their along, and a line of Germans
has reached Floury, three and half
miles northeast of Verdun, but were
repulsed there by counter attack. The
Germans arc heavily bombarding the
positions south of Damloup.
Russians have advanced IN Buko-
wilma, but farther north in Galicia
and Volhynia their progress has
been arrested by German counter at
tacks. Advances of Austro-Germans
west and southwest of Jutsk are
chronicled by Berlin.
French aeroplanes have lombard
ed German stations in Verdun region.
Austrian aircraft have bombarded
Venice.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-06-24
SUICIDE
in ALA. CASE
Sheriff and Lawyer Sus-
pected in Booze Murder
Shoot Selves.
sPEc1AL 10 rHE JouRNAL

Huntsville, Ala, June 23.-Sheriff
Robert Phillips, of Madison county,
shot and killed himself at the county
Jail here today, making secotd sui
eide growing out of the murder of
Judge Lawler. The sheriff lefta note
saying he was suspected of murder
asserting his innocence. Friends said
he had been criticized for failure to
capture D. D. 0verton, for whom .
warrant for LAWYERS murder had
been issued, and could "ni longer
stand the strain"
S. S. Peasants, promine1 lawyer
here, shot himself a week ago be-
cause, he said, he was suspected Of
the murder of Lawler. The grand
jury here investigating thu LawleI
killing, said no suspicion attached to
Peasants. Friends of Philips said
today the idea that he had been sus-
pected of the Lawler killing was alb
surd.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-06-24

Officer w. S. Ward arrested Julian
Suggs, a taxi driver, at 11:30 o'clock
last night, charging him with vio-
lating the traffic laws by allowing
his automobile to stand too long on
the streets. Suggs protested that he
had violated no law, but was convey
ed to the police station and was being
written up" by the desk sergeant, Of
fcer A. L. Mcclure, when things be-
gan to happen Officer Ward received
a whack over the forehead with the
policeman's own club, which Suggs is
said to have wrenched from the Of
ficer's hand.
Sergeant Mcclure, when the pris-
oner struck the policeman over the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-06-24
COP IS BELABORED WITH
OWN CLUB BY PRISONER

head with the club, was at the teIe-
phone, but dropped the receiver and
rushed to aid the officer. Mcclure,
catching Suggs by the collar, soon
found that he had hard job, and be-
fore Suggs could be subdued and put
in cell, had one of his fingers
severely bitten by the prisoner.
Blood squirting from the officers
wound on the head, the clothing of
both policemen became saturated with
blood, and they presented a CORY
sight.
Suggs, eventually locked up, began
to call for a doctor. He is charged
with resisting arrest, assaulting, be-
ing drunk and using obscene Ian
guage.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-06-24
CARRANZA TROOPS ARE
IN CAMP NEAR COLITMRJJ!

Columbus, N. NJ, June 23.-Ameri-
can scouting patrols reported to mill
tary headquarters today that a small
detail of Carranza troops was en-
camped about twenty miles south of
Columbus. Efforts to determine
whether the force was the advance
guard of some of the forces which
evacuated Juarez yesterday were fu-
tile. While extra sentries were post
ed, no great apprehension for the
safety of this camp was manifested.
Mexican customs officials at the
"border gate" thirty miles south,
packed their household goods on the
backs of burros today and disappeared
over the hills in the direction of Jua-
rez.
Sam L. Sandoval, a former Car
rama at Palmos, eight miles over the
border, is being held by military au-
thorities here pending an investiga-
ton of alleged violation of the neu-
trality laws of the United States.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-06-24
GENEROUS PROVISION FOR
SOLDIERS FAMTIJl

Washington, June 23.-While the
president and Secretary Lansing ex-
poetic take no diplomatic action until
the complete report is received from
General Pershing, evidence in hand
is believed to be sufficient to show
that Carranza troops were the aggres-
sors, though it is probable tonight
the president would demand Carranza
to repudiate the act and punish those
responsible.
Chairman Hays resolution would
appropriate a million dollars for de-
pendent families of guardsmen draft
ed, the distribution to be left to the
war department with the restriction
that no family should get more than
$50 monthly. The proposal to draft
naval militia in time of emergency
was also introduced in the house. Rep
resentative Gardner announced he
would introduce a resolution provid-
ing for the investigation of the cases
of the Texas, New Mexico and Ari-
IONA guardsmen who lodged duty.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-06-24
IS
ALL A-BLAZE
But Don't Worry - Only
Fireworks for the
Glorious Fourth.

A large American flag has been sus-
pended over Palafox street at the L.
tersection of Garden street by the Car
nival Association and Friday night
the folds of the national banner were
illuminated by a large searchlight
played from the top of the Isis thea
ire.
The powerful light was placed by
the Electric company which has donat-
ed the power for the illumination.
Through the courtesy of Manager
Jones the plant was placed on the
Isis.
The sight was one to stir patriot
ism, and opens the publicity cam
paign for the picnic at Palmetto
Beach on July 4. Keen interest is
being shown in the preparedness par
ade and organizations are each day
falling into line.
Mrs. Horace Simpson president of
the Ladies Confederate Memorial as
ISOLATION has requested place for the
association in the monster demonstra-
ton. The committee gladly granted
the space, and arrangements were
made for the ladies to carry the
Confederate flag. Many of them win
ride in motor cars.
Plans for the celebration at the
beach are maturing rapidly, and it has
been decided to hold baby show in
connection with the picnic. Efforts
are yet being made to procure the as
sistance of army and navy officials
in the parade.
The chief feature of the night
program will be the pyrotechnical dis
! play which is said to be the most Ella,
borate ever shown here. One piece
alone is distinctly novel, and is 2
monster picture of President Wilson
A large framework will be elected tc
hold the picture and when set off viii
present a likeness of the president
made with lines and balls of fire.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-06-24
NOTE SAYS WAR WITH
u. S. IS INEVITABLE

Lima, June ga lengthy note
from the Mexican minister of foreign
affairs was received today at the for
eign office.
1t set forth the opinion of the Mex
lean government that war with the
United States was inevitable on &C
count of the methods employed by
the American government, and point
ed out that all the republics of Cen
trail and South America would be af-
fected by a conflict.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-06-24
EIGHT SONS FROM ONE
FAMILY OFF TO THE FRONT

Chicago, June 23.-Chicago will
send eight sons from one family to
the front as its record show of pa
triotism, it was learned today. 'sThey
are all Americans and have got to
fight for their country" said Alphonse
Bourbon, the father, a French Cana
dian by birth. Il am glad they are
willing to go without any urging, y
said the mother.
Seven of the boys belong to troop
A of the first cavalry, I. N. G., and
one for four years has been in the
regular army, stationed at Fort Mead.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-06-24
MANY RALLY TO
THE COLORS HERE
Greeks Are Joining, and Enrolment
Is Being Made Throughout
the Country.

Recruiting is going on briskly, not
only in Pensacola, but in neighboring
towns as well. In Milton and vicin-
ity the recruiting is expected to be
exceptionally good.
George Angelletus is enrolling the
Greeks who are DESTROYS of serving.
Whether a separate Greek company
will be formed or whether the Greeks,
many of whom are veterans of the
first Balkan war, will be mustered
in other commands, has not yet been
decided.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-06-24

Gen. Pershing's report stated that
stories of survivors are confused and
did not conform in all details with
the report made by the first arrivals
from the battlefield. Pershing report
ed he received no word from two
squadrons of the Eleventh cavalry
which he sent to rescue any rem
nant of Capt. Boyd's command. He
stated he had taken no measures to
support the Eleventh.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-06-24
RECKLESS AUTOIST
LOSES HIS LICENSE

Elwood Gregg, colored, Who is said
to have been giving the lolice some
touble by his repoted reckless han
ding of an automobile on the streets,
was defendant once mori before the
recorders court, having been ar
rested by Officer Bryars He was
charged with violating the traffic
laws, and operating an ato in vio-
lation of said law. The Charge being
amply proven, Judge Wesh imposed
a fine of $50 and costs, inaddition to
revoking the Negroes liense as an
automobile driver.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-06-24
AMERICANS AT VERA CRUZ
co ABOARD BATTLESHI

Vera Cruz; June ga number OF
first class coaches full of Americans
arrived here tonight. They will go
aboard the battleship Nebraska to-
day and afterward be transferred to
q transport. A special coach also ar
rived with the American employees of
the Aguila Oil Company. The refu-
gees report that their trip down was
uneventful.
James Rodgers, the United States
diplomatic representative at Mexico
City, will arrive here tomorrow with
special trains bringing refugees from
Real Del Monte and Pachuca N twelve
box cars. According to the arrivals
from the capital, the general belief
in the City of Mexico is that the trou-
BILE between the United States and
Mexico will finally be settled by arbi-
tration.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-06-24
HARVARD BEATS
YALE 3 LENGTHS

London, Conn, June 23.--Rowing
the four-mile course in record time
of twenty minutes and two seconds,
Harvard defeated Yale in the fifteenth
annual boat race between the two
universities. Harvard finished three
lengths ahead Of Yale. Each college
has now won twenty-five races.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-06-24
TO DRAFT ALL
MILITIA INTO ARMY

Washington, June 23.-While the
war department today ordered sent to
the border all militia units ready to
go the house by vote of 1872 to 2
authorized the president to draft into
the service of the United States all
guardsmen who subscribe to the new
oath of that service. The resolution
which was introduced by Chairman
Hay of the house military committee
puts the legislative approval on the
presidents call for state troops and
allows their use in and out of the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-06-24

United States. The resolution prob
ably will be called up and passed by
the senate tomorrow. Secretary
Bakers orders in sending any units
ready to the border puts their dis
position up to Funston.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-06-24
MEXICO CLAIMS AN
ARMY OF A MILLION

FL Paso, June 23.-The Mexican
government, according to reports re-
ceived here, states that fully a mil
lion men have offered to take up arms
for the defense of Mexico since the
crisis with Washington came to a
head.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-06-24

(Cc.sinued on Page TwOl
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-06-24

The Ideal Summer Resort
BATHING, BOATING, FISHING
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1916-02-18
CLAIMS HIGH HONOR
Lovers of Old Yeocomico Church
Claim Washington Was
Christened There.
IA ANY residents Of Westmore-

N M ANY residents Of Westmore-
N land county. Virginia. who
v are descended from colonial
families, assert that Wash
ington was ehristened In old Yeocom.
leo church, one Of the quaintest and
most interesting of the old churches
Of America. They have no record evil
dence to offer in support Of their con-
tention. for the registers Of the parish
during the colonial period were de-
stroyed in the Revolutionary war. and
for proof of the great honor claimed
for that church they can only point to
local tradition that he was chris
tened In "old Yeocomico," and to an
ancient letter bearing on the subject.
However, traditions. or at least those
Of Virginia. are not to be brushed
lightly aside, and In the absence of
authentic record evidence are at least
worthy Of consideration In arriving
at a conclusion as to any doubtful
matter of history.
Old Yeocomico church. a quaint
relic Of colonial Virginia. is built In
the form of cross or a hexagon. Its
solid walls have weathered the storms
of two centuries, and 1t has suffered
the devastation of three wars. 1t was
a favorite camping place of soldiers
Of the Revolution. of the War Of 1872,
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1916-02-18
SUFFERING AT VALLEY FORGE
General Washington and His Little
Army Encamped There One Hun
bred and Thirty-Nine Years Ago.

General Howe. having sailed forth
from Philadelphia, where he had es-
tablished his headquarters, several
times during the early part of Decem-
Der to give battle to General Washing
ton. but finding the latter's forces
were too formidable, Howe finally de-
cided to go into winter quarters in
Philadelphia ON December 8, and
Washington, seeing that the campaign
on the part of Howe would hardly be
resumed before spring, and not hav-
ing an army formidable enough for at
tack, decided to go into winter quar-
tiers himself He selected Valley
Forge, about thirty miles northwest OF
Philadelphia. Washington and his
army arrived there on December IL.
TIT, and at once began the erection
of huts. They were arranged in
streets, giving the place the appear
ance of a city.
Although the winter was intensely
cold, the men were obliged to work
at the buildings, with nothing to sup
port life but -four mixed with water,
Which, NuOy UdhCO AltO OdhCo 81 SAAS
open fires. The horses died of star.
walton by the hundreds. and the men
we're obliged to haul their provisions
and firewood. Sickness spread rapid
ly "The unfortunate soldiers" wrote
Lafayette in after years, were in
want Of everything; they had neither
coats, hats. shirts nor shoes; their
feet and their legs froze until they be-
came black. and amputation was fire.
quentIy necessary"
1t was when the army at Valley
Forge was at its worst condition Bar
on Steuben, an accomplished Prussian
officer, arrived in this country, and
went to the camp. He set to work
and as fast as possible brought order
out of chaos.