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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-01
School Board Receives Check
From Powder Company
Money to be Used in Repair
of School Buildings of
the City.

Thanks to the Dupont Powder
company and Superintendent F.
T. Beers, who is also President
of the Schools Board, the school
treasury if $4,000 richer as the
result of a gift from the Dupont
company.
On Monday of this week
Superintendent Beers called at
the office of School Board Secre.
tary L. N. Clausen and pre-.
sented him with a check for
$5OOO.OO to be turned into the
treasury of the school board to
be used in: the repair of the
school buildings of the city.
The gift from the Powder
company came as an entire sur
prise to the school officials and
it was certainly a welcome gift.
For some time past Superlnten.
dent Beers has been carrying
on correspondence with the com
pany and the gift is the result
of his efforts and the generosity
of the powder company. Thanks
to both.
The Times wants to extend
the thanks of-all the citizens of
Washburn to the Powder com
pany and to the Superintendent
F. T. Beers for this gift. That
we appreciate it is putting it
mildly.
Since becoming President of
the Board of Education of the
city of Washburn Mr.. Beers has
been very valuable official and
the fine condition of the schools
at the present time is due large
ly to the interest he has taken
in them.
Washbuan is the home of the
employees of the DUPONT plant
at BarkSdale and conditions here
are little different than at any
other plant of the company.
Owing to the increased popula-
tion as result of the large force
of men employed by this COM
pany the city is giveu an extra
task of educating the cildren of
the employees. The DUPONT
plant is located in the town of
Barksdale and all of the money
paid in taxes by thecompany go
direct to the town of Barksdale,
which of course does not lessen
the burden of the school board
of Washburnin providing educa-
tion.
This point was explained in
detail to the company by Super
intedent Beers and she result
was the presentation to the city
of the check for $4,000
That the money will be used
wisely by President Beers and
the school board goes without
saying.
AS we understand d it the money
will be used in improving the
school property of the city, in
addition to the sum provided by
the council for this purpose and
the schools will be put in the
best kind of condition.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-01
Twenty~One Pupils to Re-
ceive Diplomas
Closing Exercises to be Held
at Congregational Church
Tonight.

girls and two boys, will receive
their diplomas at the Congre-
gatienal church tonight for hav-
ing finished the four year course
of study as prescribed by the
School Board of the city of
Washburn. The diplomas will
be presented to the members of
the class by President F. T.
Beers.
The past week has been a busy
one for the members Of the
graduating class. Beginning
with the baccalaureate address
delivered by Rev. o. w. Smith
at the Congregational church on
Sunday evening the exercises of
the class began.
The Class play, "At the End
of the Rainbow" was staged at
the Temple Theatre on Tuesday
evening. This was a very fine
play and was well staged by the
pupils of the Senior class, who
were ably assisted by, pupils
from the other grades. The
Temple Theatre was crowded to
capacity on Tuesday evening by
people anxious to witness the
class play and they were not dis
appointed for the play was about
one of the best ever staged n
the city by school children.
Tonight the commencement
program will be given at the
Congregational church and it is
expected that the church will be
filled to overflowing by friends
and relatives of the graduates.
The following program will be
given this evening.
Invocation Rev. Goodrich
Song High School Glee Club
Salutatory Edgar Roy
Grafton (Preparedness)
Phyllis Lien
Music
Class History Vina Veno
Class Prophesy Ruth White
Frances Berge
Florence Kinney
Song High School Club
Presentation of Memorial
Doris Cameron
Valedictory Florence Tetzner
Presentation of Diplomas
President of Board
F. 7. Beers
Song Senior Class
Benediction Rev. Smith
The following young people
compose the graduating class:
Charlotte Anderson, Margaret
DAILY, Anna Branstrom, Frances
Berge, Helen Collingwood, Doris
Cameron, George Freshman,
Mabel Hagen, Ellen johnson,
Ruth Johnson, Florence Kinney,
Phyllis Lien, Esther Martinson,
Nellie Martinson, Nan Miller,
Mae Miller, Edgar Roy, Florence
Tetzner, Vina Veno, Ruth White
Hazel Williamson.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-01

Miss Alma Lund visited with her
sister Mrs. Elmer Sanders at Ash
land few days last week,
NJ. G. Novak OF Duluth arrived in
the city Wednesday morning and is
visiting at the home of his sister
Mrs. 81. Rieckhof.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-01

Ed Finnegan was called here from
Erie, Pa. the first of the wee K
owing she serious illness of his
mother who is confined in the
hospital at Ashland.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-01
William Madagan spent severa

William Madagan spent Several
days at Duluth during the past
week visiting with his family.
Reward-$25 reward offered for
the return of team of bay mares,
weight about 1900 lbs. age 8 and 9
years. Lost by farmer living north
of Topside and have been missing
since May 22nd. Finder notify Fred
j, Kopplin, Iron River, Wis. ADV.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-01
Held at Bayfield, on Tuesday
and Wednesday
Numbers from this City See
Best Method of Clear
ing Land.

NLAASS ~ AAoAAA0OA - ~~~- -
went to Bayfield, on Tuesday and
Wednesday to witness the land
clearing demonstration which
was given by the Omaha and
Northwestern Railroads in con-
nection with the University Of
Wisconsin and those who saw
the demonstration returned with
better ideas for land clearing.
The demonstration was given
at the farm Of Fl. J. Wachsmuth
north of Bayfield,, this farm be-
ing picked because it contained
a good field of stumps, and was
located close to a railway and
had good roads leading to it.
The demonstration was a good
one, several models of stump
pulling machines being used, as
well as different grades of dyna-
mite. Those interested in the
demonstration showed by actual
demonstration the best methods
for land clearing and lecturers
were also on the ground to ex-
plain things to interested par
ties.
Details for the project were
worked out at the college OF
agriculture, University of Wis
consin. Here a man was given
the important duty of gathering.
all the information possible
relative to the existing con-
ditions in the cut-over lands OF
the north. Further than this
steps were taken to learn all
the best, simplest and most
effective methods in use for rid
ding land of stumps. Much
valuable information along this
line is now available.
With the cooperation of a
number of leading muaufactur-
ers of stumping machinery and
explosives, the plan of running
a demonstration train material
lied. For years the college of
agriculture have felt that in
merely sending bulletins on
corn, clover and alfalfa to the
northern settler it was not
reaching out far enough or
strong enough to grasp the situ-
alton. Before cultivated crops
can be planted the stumps and
brush must be removed. This
is logically the first big obstacle
to be met and conquered in any
general scheme for improving
the northern lands.
This demonstration train, how
ever, was not started with any
false or visionary theories in
mind. The bigness of the pro-
blem is at once apparent, and
any one system of stump re-
moval will not always work on
all kinds of soil and with all
kinds of wood.
1t is just for this purpose, the
making careful inventory of
the land clearing situation in
Wisconsin, and gathering the
ripe experiences of woodsmen,
settlers, and general farmers on
the various ways of making the
land to produce profitable agri-
cultural crops in place of pine
stumps- that the Land Clear
ing Limited" was organized.
Whether any one machine or
dynamite alone is the. best
method will not be definitely
settled. The great feature of
the train will be to show what
machines and dynamite really
can do.
Then too, there is chance
that there may be a spirit in
some communities favoring the
organizing of land clearing as
sociations, run comparatively.
Should the occasion arise the
men in charge of the train will
do all they can to aid in such
nr0;ects.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-01
An Experienced Mother

Women who have answered tho
highest calling are anxious to help
and influence the eNpectant mother,
so she can avoid suffering. For many
years experienced mothers have refied
upon Mothers Friend. obtained at
any drug store, because this splendid
external remedy adds to the physical
comfort of every eNpectant mother. It
makes the muscles flexible and takes
away all strain on the cords and liga-
ments. and actually relieves the ten
sion OF nerves and tendons. that so
often cause nausea, morning sickness.
and twitchinE OF the limbs. Mothers
Friend 10 highly recommended.-AdVt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-01
Dance Will Aid Fund
For Italian Soldiers

Funds that will be distributed
through the Italian Red Cross for the
relief Of Italian soldiers. killed or
wounded in the war and their widows,
orphans, and dependents, will be aug
mented by the proceeds of a dance TO
be held Monday night at the old Na-
sonic Temple. The affair will be under
the auspices OF the Italian embassy and
interested citizens.
A. Bennett is chairman OF the COM
mittee on arrangements: Ernesto al
AMIGO. vice chairman; Frank Geraci.
jr.. secretary. and V. Giovanetti, treas
urer. The other members OF the COM
mittee are Anthony Geraci. A. Diociai-
uti. A. Franconett, V. Montessi. L. Per-
ma, L. Maisti. +. PUGET, A. De Nicola.
EdwRrdo Tommassi. +. Bald. q. W.
GioranettI. w. f. Miller. w. e. Scrib-
ner, 4. Desio, p. Petrone. T. Binaco, l..
Del Giorna, and q. Minno.
Antonio Cello,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-01
Friendship Heights House
Is Sold for $l2,5OO

Gardiner & Dent. Inc, real estate
brokers. report the sale for Edward
Brandreth. Of a three-story dwelling
in Friendship Heights. Nd. The house
contains nine rooms. bath. and has
all modern conveniences. The lot
has q frontage OF 200 feet by q depth
of 300 feet. II was purchased by Nellie
3. Ross. The consideration was report
ed to have been $l2.500.
The same Arm sold the south nifty feet
of lot $685. In square 27lS. on Sixteenth
street extended. opposite the reservoir.
This lot contains about 5000 feet. and
was said to have brought $1,000 1t was
sold for s. ]. Ross.
John r. HAislip. builder. purchased
through the same office a lot on Four
teenth street, between Gallatin and
Hamilton streets. 40 feet by 100 feet. The
consideration was said to have been
$500. 1t is Mr.. Haislip's intention TO
improve this lot with a modern dwell
ling, which will be placed on Nhe mar
ket,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-01
Mrs. eindienst's Children
Get Georgetown Property

Valuable Georgetown property is be-
queathed to her children in the will Of
Mary Il. Kleindenst filed for probate
ir. the office of tn eregister of wills.
Catherine v. Serrin Is given lots No.
$500 and $500 NJ street northwest; Jos
eph b. Kleindienst Is left premises No.
800 and 1O7 NJ street; Miss Elizabeth
Y. Kleindlenst Is given properties Nos
3Sl7, 3SlO. and 1891 M street, and Mrs.
Clara c. Branzell Ii left No. 1888 NJ
street.
Miss Kleindienst also Is given the
household effects and personal property
Of the deceased, and three Improved
properties previously decided to her are
conveyed also in the will
The testatriX stipulates that the be-
quests to Mrs. Branzell revert to her
children at her death. Unimproved
properties also are left to the children
OF Mrs. Branzell and to Mrs. Serrin
Miss Kleindienst and Joseph B. Klein
dienst Jointly.
Miss kleindienst is made executrix
without bond.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-01
Use of Saponin in Food
Prohibited by Government

saponin. a product derived from the
zap Of the soapnark or sHarroot tree.
cannot be used in food. infer a food
AMI drugs act decision announced today
b. the Department Of Agriculture.
Caponin makes a fro.h similar To that
OF Gtsten whites OF e2Cs, and II used as
a substitute for this product.
il IL held by the ocpartm enS Gf Agri-
culture. however, tina. saTouin is usual
ly uked for the purpose OF coNcealing
infcI iority by making somc other SUI
stance resemble whites OF eggs: there.
fore. II Is barred. Saponil has tecn
largely used in candy and confectionery
making. Its foam Is similar to that
produced by the pure beaten egg albu-
min.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-01
Bill to Place District Employees
Under Civil Service Is Ap-
proved.
COMMISSIONER is HEARD
Tells Board Proposed Action
viii Relieve City Heads Of
Trouble.

Indications today are that the House
District Committee will act favorably
on the Tinkham bill to place all en-
ployes Of the District government under
the civil service.
The bill has the approval Of the Civil
Service Commission, the Commissioners.
and the National Civil Service Reform
League. A hearing on the bill before
the House District Committee yester-
day afternoon evoked favorable COM
ment from members OF the committee.
During the hearing Congreesman
Lloyd. Democratic member. referred
TO President Wilson az q believer in
the civil service. The discussion arose
over tho suggestion that the President
might exempt certain employees or Of
flcials from standing the examination.
but Mr.. Lloy6 said: II think you will
find the President not inclined TO ex-
empt anybody except the Commission
ers."
"As 1 understand IT," said Mr.. Lloyd.
the President is in favor OF putting
wee. We hear on Capitol Hill that he
favors civil service examination for
everybody. and do not think he would
exempt anybody In the District service
Commissioner Brownlow told the House
Committee that the President approved
OF the principle of the Tinkham bill:
Both Commissioners Brownlow and
exempted from taking civil service ex-
Bminations.
There arc about 1906 Iaborers in the
District employ who should be exempt.
said the Commissioners. They also suG-
Restcd that the heads ~ departments
Mt the District building b. exempt, but
they fully approved OF civil service rules
for the remainder of the employees.
1T would relieve the Commissioners
Of considerable work and WORRY" said
Mr.. BrowIlcw frankly. I'VE are cum
stantly resieged for jobs. and I may
say there arr as many or more requests
from persons OUTSIDE Of Congress rs In
Congress. A great many residents come
down and esk for work for some rela-
tive or friend"
Continuing his story re the troubles
OF Commissioner. Mr. Brownlow said
other areument 70 present other than
that their friend needs the money.
They come In and any that their sister.
in-law's cousin Mary IL at home living
ON us. and we'c like % get her work
somewhere. She'd mnko , good clerk"
Members NJ the committee smiled over
NJ" Brownlow's sad tale.
Congressman Tinkhun'. In advocating
the bill. s"'d he had Tered Il In ths
intrrest NJ efficiency and not because
he thought nny "spo.ls system" existed
In the District government. He had no
complain tn mako nc added. Of nrosent
npDointments but 10 suggested shat the
District 'mrloves should be under the
civil service the same az Federal EN-
ployes
Congressman Focht asked II there
was anything acute about the situa-
Nevertheless said Mr.. Tinkhar,. nc de-
sired early action on the hill which
has the apnroval OF the Commission
ers and officials generally.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-01
ASKS STATE ACTION
UPON POWER PLANT
Opponents Of Site at l4th and
B SITS. Appeal to Maryland
Assembly to Oppose II.

Opponents OF the location OF the CEN
trail heat, light and power plant at
Fourteenth and b streets have appealed
to the Maryland Legislature, In session
at Annapolis. to go on record as oppos-
Ing It. and 10 use It's influence In Con-
gress for the adoption Of the Newlands
amendment.
The power plant site was called to
the attention OF the Maryland lawmak-
ers yesterday afternoon when Senator
Eugene Jones OF Montgomery county
offered Joint resolution. The Jones
resolution. offered at the request OF
Mrs Austin Gallagher. OF the Womans
Civic League OF Baltimore, provides that
the Legislature condemn the location
and request the Maryland Congressman
and Senators 10 vote for the Newlands
amendment submitting the power plant
plans to the Fine Arts Commission.
No Probability Of Meeting.
Tho resolution was referred to the
senate committee on federal relations,
OF which Senator Ogden of Baltimore
is chairman. Senator Ogden said at
Annapolis today that there was no prob
ability OF the committee holding a meet
ing to consider the matter.
the present session would have TO be
devoted to the passage of bills ana no
time could be- spared for the consid-
Grafton of outside matters.
Maryland would do well to cleap up
her own back yard before dabbling into
Washington affairs" said Senator og-
den. Let the officials In Washington
settle their own affairs. We have moth
Ing to do with this matter. ] cannot
get the committee together to consider
Maryland matters. much less Washing
ton affairs
Got Governors Signature.
The resolution is said to have been
drafted by former State Senator Nc
Culloh Brown, of Western Maryland.
He was at the Maryland State house
today and yesterday making earnest
efforts to interest. lawmakers in the
resolution. The delegates and senators
pleaded pressure of more important
business for their inability TO take up
the power plant protest.
Mr.. McCulloh said the Woman's
Civic League had circulated q petition
at Annapolis and procured the sigma
lures Of Governor Harrington and a
number OF other State officials, who
promised to use their influence for a
reconsideration OF the power plant site.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-01
WEST VIRGINIA LAW
STUMPS CANDIDATE
Seeker After Presidency Studying
Primary Statute.

CHARLERoI. Pa. April Edwin
Callaghan was getting his first hard
lesson in being a Presidential candidate
today.
he had before him a copy OF West
'Virginia's primary laws. and was try
ing to solve them.
Callaghan recently announced his can
didacy for the Democrats nomination
on platform featuring better milk for
babes. and sent his name to West Vir-
ginia. 1t was rejected with the advice
that he had not complied with the
He has two weeks for study. and will
try again.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-01
Congressman Rainey
Will Address Forum

Congressman Henry T. Rainey OF iii
noiS, author of the Administration tarin
commission bill. will speak on The Tar
IN Commission before the Grover
Cleveland Community Forum at the
Public Library at 8 o'clock tomorrow,
Lewis X. Brown, OF Chicago. execu-
tive secretary OF the Tariff Commission
League, will introduce Congressman
Rainey, and will discuss THE Impor-
lance OF Taking the Tariff out OF Poll
tics"
Mics Janet Richards, speaker on cur
rent events. will open the discussion
that will follow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-01
Worcester Polytechnic
Alumni Hold Meeting

Illustrated addresses by DIR. N. A..
Cobb, OF the Department OF Agriculture,
and Prof z. w. Coombs. OF the Worces-
ter Polytechnic Institute. featured the
annual meeting Of Washington alumni
OF the institute at the Cosmos club last
night,
DIR. G. c. Spencer presided.
J. n. Schoteld was elected president;
Victor Cobb. vice president, and Syme
Copeland, secretary and treasurer
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-01
Mitchell Apartment
House Sells for $26, 900

Clarence w, Colliere has sold. through
story a. Cobb, real estate brokers The
Mitchell, a four.story tireproof eRart-
The building contains six apaytments.
and has an annual rental Of 5000.
The name of the purchaser has not
been disclosed. Mr.. Colliere Is said to
have received cash and properties 'ag-
greGating S26,6OO. -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-01
MRS. RANDOLPH TO
Be HOSTESS At TEA
Miss Edith Blair, One Of Sea-
sons Debutantes, viii Be
Guest of Honor.

Misa Edith Blair. daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Montgomery Blair, and ono
OF the seasons debutantes, will be
the honor guest at the tea which Mrs.
Buckner NJ. Randolph will give this
afternoon at her residence in r street.
Presiding at the tea table will be
Nine. Ritter, wife OF the Swiss min
lister; Mrs. Thomas Bayard. and Miss
Jane RIGGS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-01
Lecture or Philosophy.

Or. j. 8. Lemon will speak on 1.-THE
tlxotion OF Technology in Philosophy"
at 4:io today before the Society Tor
Library.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-01

Mrs. C. Peyton Russell Is entertaining
large company at bridge this after
noon at her home In Massachusetts,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-01
Open @ Street Home.

Mr.. and Mrs Frank Mitchell. who
have spent most OF their time in New
York since Mrs. Mitchells return from
Europe In January, have opened their
house In Q street for the spring season.
They took possession last week.
The sun., 1916-03-26

seven. The nrs, course is s,"lS yards
long, the second J.1G3. Belleltr holds
eight annual tournaments and attracts
the hest golfers who come to the state.
Its lis, Of professionals includes Alex
and Macdonald Smith. Joe Higgins. I'D.
Towns. H. r. Iloran, Tom Blair and
Jack Bellewood.
Some Of those Influenced by other than
golf consider tho many magnificent
clear water lakes Of the interior. whence
the oranges come Others ~ to the
east coast. which the colossal Flielcr
system has made into land Of prom
Use. Here one rcvels in tho fulncst of
pleasure. set In picturesque luxurious
ness. But Of its many pleasures and
divers rccreationS, Eol' holds sway.
Palm Beach Is it's centre. Here IL one
Of tn, wonders OF Il continent.
Golf was introduced at Pam Beach
eighteen years ago in the shape of a
& hole course. Gradually this has been
added to by Arthur II. Fem. IN" pro-
fessional. who IS in charge at Poland
Spring in the summer The present
course Of is holes. 5.00j yards in lcne.h.
stretches over the level lands between
the Royal poinciana and The breakers
hotels. from Lake Worth to the Atlantic
Ocean. A new course has been neces-
sary and IL being built now.
The resources of the MANAGEMENT
were brough, to Ice. in planning the
~ hole links Of $500 yards. which are
being constructed according tr the pl.,rs
Of Donald J. Ross mile and 4 half
from the hotels. The site is over rolf
ing sand dunes and uudulat.Ons whcr"
the solution cannot help forming prob
lens OF unusual Interest 10 golfers or
class. A magnfieut clubhouse is 10
stand at the ocean front, and the greens.
a 4 nd .F
the old course. are 10 bc uf Italian rye,
planted on a covering Of crawling Bcr-
muda grass II Is owe of tho big project
of the state and will cost h,twccu two
and three thousand dollars.
Something over 400 golfers use he
present Palm BcAch course each week
day. II has five annual tournaments
and its event fur women brings forth a
field second only tn the wpmen's national
The new course will add mucn TO the
attractiveues~ 81 this greatest OF al'
Florida winter places.