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Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-06-23
Record Load Of Lons.


The largest load Of logs ever drawn
by team of horses hitched to a sleigh
was recently hauled fifteen miles from
a lumber camp in Beltrami county.
Minnesota, to the town Of Pine Island,
where it was shipped on nine freight
cars to the nearest saw mill. Six
horses were required to haul the mon.
ater load, which consisted of 200
twelve-foot logs, weighing approx
matsly ESQ tons. When sawed up
these logs produced over $4,000 feet
Of lumber. The fffteen-mile trip was
made ia a little more than eight hours,
with occasional breathing spells for
the horses. In winter logs are always
haulsd on sleighs, which is much
easier method of transportation than
by wagon, inasmuch as the runners of
TIE sieighs do not sink into the
ground.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-06-23
Fish Failed to Respond.

For some hours the angler had sat
on the river bank. patiently waiting,
always waiting.
stranger to the place had been
watching him for some time. At last
he went up to the old man and asked
casually:
How are the fish in these parts %
The old fisherman related his hook,
threw it back into the water and then
turned calmly to his questioner,
WELL" he replied grimly, II really
can't say. I've dropped them a line
every day for nearly a week now, and
I've had no reply yet"
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-06-23
MENACE OF THE UNFIT
DIRE EVIL OF WAR POINTED OUT
BY SCIENTIST.
Best Blood OF the Countries involved
10 Poured Out on tho Battle Flelds
and Future Generations VIII
30 the Sufferers.

The racial damage which has been
done to tho people OF Europe by the
killing and manning Of the higher typa
of manhood was discussed recently
by Maj. Leonard Darwin, son OF
Charles Darwin. the naturalist, at
meeting of the Royal Statistical So
ciety in London, observes the New
York Sun.
In the course OF his paper on 'Ihe
Statistical Inquiries Needed After the
War in Connection With Eugenics,'
Major Darwin stated that the British
casualties might be about 81 per cent
of all the fighting men available.
Major Darwin stated that unques-
tionably the war was killing on the
better types of men. He pointed OUT
that the active causes Of the raciai
damage would not cease with the war;
because the birth rates of the nlgner
types would continue to be adversely
affected. Only those born in the last
eighteen years would be entirely un'
damaged by the war, he said, ana I"
would be Increasingly necessary dur
Ing tho next twenty years to empnar
size the fact that in cases where ootn
parents are fairly healthy 1t Is unpa'
triotic and immoral to limit the size
OF the family, except In view OF bring
ing the children up In comfort.
Hs stated that the racial damage
would be at it's worst when peace was
declared. The checking OF tho multi
plicatiea of the unfit would never be
more needed than then. he added.
Prof. Arthur Keith. conservator OF
the museum and Hunterian professor
OF the Royal College OF Surgeons,
when interviewed on the subject It
the Royal College Of Surgeons by
representative Of the Pail Mail Ga
zette, said he was not aware OF tne
existence OF any statistics which went
to show that the stature OF the French
nation diminished after tho Napoleon.
ic wars.
1.-THE question is: Arc We losing
cur best men7 There IL no doubt We
are losing our bravest men. The men
Of the highest physical courage, OF the
highest patriotism, have volunteered,
but have these men left children be.
hind? If they have, and, Of course,
we know they have, then tho nation
cannot be affected as whole.
1T should be remembered that our
males Up to the age of eighteen re-
main untouched and that part Of the
population cannot be injured.
There Is another point to consider.
Tho men who are most emfnent1y 1T
ted for our modern civflization-for
our Industrial civtlization-are not the
bravest men Of the nation at all. The
extremely brave man is Of no use In In.
dustrial life. It is nonsense to talk
about war being the cause Of tho catas'
trophe Of eliminating the best men.
warfare goes on in the industrial
world, but the warfare Of the indus
trial world is waged by competition,
not bravery. In the one case 1t is
physical courage, bravery, that counts;
in the other versatility and brains"
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-06-23

Do you belong to that class OF
persons who believe that gam
bling debts should be paid be-
fore all others? Does your creed
Of honor prescribe the payment
Of bar debt even If the grocer
and the dry goods merchant
must 90 unpaid and your fam.
lily 90 without some necessities?
There are such creeds Of per.
sonal honor.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-06-23
Solved.

Nov, Johnny" said the teacher,
suppose you wanted to build thou
ssnd-dollar house and had only seven
hundred dollars, what would you do?"
II s'pose I'd have to marry a girl
worth three hundred dollars" an
swered the young f1nancier.-Kansas
City Star
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-06-23

cably her frank pleasure seemed to
goad him out of his heavy indifference.
~ am a cur" he said under his
breath.
"Oh, no, you're not cur You are
drunk. It's not nice word, but I'm
afraid I'm too busy to think out pretty
ways Of expressing myself. There's
your tea"
She placed tho cup fearlessly at his
elbow. please drink it at once"
he Obeyed
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-06-23
Somewhat Bitter

Two men were once talking over
their respective sons careers at col.
lege. and one remarked, We'll, ]
sometimes feel like saying ~ aid
Aaron in the wilderness, Behold, /
poured IN the gold and there came out
this calf. christian Register.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-06-23

Locks.
Love laughs at locksmiths," quoted
the Parfor Philosopher.
Then Of course it's no wonder wed
lock sometimes arouses his rnfrth." sug.
gested the Mere Man.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-06-23
DISCOURAGED.

OfSSOuTd9COs
Tommy, are you going to bed with.
out saying your prayers?"
"Yessum."
You are wicked boy
Jaw, what's the use? I've been
prayin' ever since can remember, an
| thought the Lord was on my side,
but today he let Sam Towsel give me
a black eye"
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-06-23

Don't you just Iove game lit
tie girl that isn't afraid Of APP
pearances and rules Of conduct
whom she knows she's helping a
fellow creature In trouble?
Wouldn't II be 4 fine piece Of
business II Farquhar had the
aumptien to cast aside family
pride and marry a really sensI-
BILE girl7
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-06-23
SYNOPSIS.

When Sylvia Omney, beautiful Eng
lish girl, returns from a search in Algiers
for her missing brother, her lover. Rich
ard Farquhar, finds she has fallen in love
with Captain Arnaud of the Foreign
IeDiop
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-06-23

I'm two minutes you will have your
tea" she announced In the ruthless
tones of a professional nurse. "How Is
your head now?"
"Better-" For the first time she
turned and looked him full in the face,
and he broke off blankly. Either she
was young. or she had conserved In
those two clear, steady eyes all that
Is youthful and all that Is splendid In
youth. She was smiling, and inexpli-
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-06-23

u Say, This Is a Damned Gambling
He'll"
what unusual character for an Eng
hshman-hot-headed with admirable
nerve-Richard Farquhar, If you know
him"
The man by the Preside shifted his
position and glanced up. BY mere
chance Sewer was looking in his d.
rectfon, and their eyes met for an in
slant.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-06-23

(To BE coNT1NUED)
Evening star., 1916-09-12
JAPAN'S DEMANDS UNJUST.
SAYS SHANGHAI JOURNAL
English Publication Indicated Ex-
cessive Exactions Imposed Even
if China Is to Blame.

SHANGHAI. China, September 12.-
Commenting editorially today on the
demands of Japan that she be given
among other things, police rights in
Inner Mongolia. in settlement of the
incident resulting from the recent
clash between japanese and Chinese
troops at Cheng -Chiatun, the North
China Daily News, which is printed in
English, says:
Great Britain and Japan are bound
by many ties of esteem and confidence
1t is our hope that they may continue
to be so bound for many years. but
it would not be the part of true friend
ship to pretend that Japan will not
commit great injustice if she per-
sists in her demands.
''If China were twenty times as much
to blame as Is alleged, the demands OF
Japan would be excessive. 1t has not
yet been shown that China is to blame.
There was no reason for POSTING
Japanese troops at Cheng- -Chiatun.
There was every reason why Japanese
troops should not have forced an en-
trance into the Chinese headquarters.
I'VE urge that the dispute be referred
to Carbohydrates commission"
The editorial warns Japan that China
Is not military. but proud. and may re-
vive the boycott against Japanese
goods
Evening star., 1916-09-12
OPIUM IN BAGGAGE
Of CHINESE MINISTER
Smuggling Plot Revealed at Shang.
hai-Prominent Officials to Be
Tried by International Court.
Correspondence of tn. Associated Press.

Correspondence OF the Associated Press.
SHANGHAI, China, August H.
Chang Yao-Tseng. the new minister of
justice, has been arrested in connection
with q gigantic opium smuggling case
which threatens to disrupt the cabinet
and involve many prominent men In
China.
The new minister came to this city
from Yunnan province with several
members of parliament and other off,
cials en- route to Peking to participate
in the reorganization of the govern
ment. The party came down the
Yangtse and was accorded the privilege
of passing its baggage without exam
ination.
Rumors Of smuggled opium in the
baggage of the Official party. reached
customs officers. A search was made
while Mr.. Chang and his associates
were absent from their hotel.
In the trunks belonging to Mr.. Chang
1t is alleged, 1000 pounds Of opium was
found. in addition to large quantities in
the baggage Of other members of the
party. The total value was estimated
at about $1.000,000 Mexican or $500.o0t
silver.
The seizure was made in the interna.
tional settlement. Warrants for the
arrest of the suspected men were is
sued by the mixed court. Consequently
the trial must be before a foreign tri'
bunaL
The Chinese press takes the position
that 1t will be extremely humiliatine
for high Chinese officials to be tried b,
a foreign court, especially for the Chi
nese minister of Justice to be arraignet
on such a charge.
Evening star., 1916-09-12
CITIZENS ASSOCIATION
RELIEF WORK HAMPERED
Lack Of Funds Causes Worry-Aid
Sought for Young Mother De-
serted by Husband.

The Citizens Welfare Association is
relieving needy District guardsmen's
families and other dependents untirthe
end of the month. when work OF this
nature really will be started by the
War Department. The financial condi-
tion of the association, however. is
causing a great deal Of worry. The as
sociation Is leading q sort Of hand-to-
mouth existence because of its lack of
funds.
What is said to be the most pathetic
case handled by the association was
reported today. It Is that of a young
woman with a baby who was deserted
by her husband a month ago. when he
enlisted in the District Guard He left
her absolutely nothing to live upon,
and when discovered both the mother
and child were on the verge of starva-
ton.
They had been living on bread and
tea for a month. The mother made no
appeal to the association for aid. The
application came from the husband.
The association can give but little aid
IN this case because Of scarcity of
funds and asks that interested citizens
send contributions of food or money to
716 Munsey building
The cases Of the two families printed
in The Star several days ago have
been relieved but little. The George
town family has received 81 and some
clothing, but more is needed A large
basket OF food was sent through The
Star office Saturday for the family ad-
vertised that day. ,.
These contributions are greatly ap-
preciated by the association, but money,
1000 ana clothing still is needed. 1t
is believed that these calls will not
be needed after the War Department
starts its war relief work about Oc-
tober !.
Evening star., 1916-09-12
OLORED ODD FELLOWS
IN BIENNIAL SESSION
Many Entertainments Planned by
Washington Members for Their
Visiting Associates.

Work accomplished since the last
ennial convention of the movable com.
mittee of the Grand United Order Of Odd
Fellows, colored. in session at Conven-
tion Hall.
The outline was given by the grand
master of the order. Edward H. Morris
Washington members OF the frater-
nifty are busy entertaining out-of- town
members. Many events are scheduled
outside of regular business sessions.
A dramatic cantata in three acts,
Ruth, the Cleaner" is to be presented
this evening at Convention Hall Miss
Laura Tyler is director. Those who are
to take part are: Helen Murray, 1nez
Simms. Margaretta Price, A. D. Gilmore,
John NJ. Johnson, George A. Parker, AL
Fred Pryor and Carey Robinson. Ac-
companists are to be Mrs. NJ. C1ink-
scales and Mrs. I. chatham.
An exhibition drill by Ladies' Auxil-
iary of Patriarchy No. 1. Philadelphia,
Pa. is to follow.
morning. This will be followed by a
competitive drill at the American
League Base Ball Park by several pa
triarchies.
An iiioiHidl ieSeptIou was Heiu dl liie
hall last night. The committee in
charge consisted of Josephine Ezell.
chairman: Fannie Smothers, Alberta
Manning, Mary Overton, Angie B.
Saunders. Mary White. Addie Williams,
Sarah Tyson. Mary Greenleaf, Annie
Hopkins, Anita Keys, Maggie Taylor.
Carrie Dade. Mamie Larkins, Charlotte
Jones. Josephine Robinson, Cormore
Thomas, Martha Butler, Letitia White,
Lottie Robinson. Mary Green. Beatrice
Richardson. Elizabeth Johnson and
Maude Price.
Evening star., 1916-09-12
FUTURE OF THE BALKANS
IS THEME OF DISCUSSION
King Ferdinand and the Kaiser Are
Considering Military and Po-
lftical Problems.

BERLIN. September II, via London,
September 1.-THE visit of King Fer
dinand of Bulgaria to the German en-
peror at eastern headquarters is being
made the occasion of an important con-
ference on the near eastern situation.
particularly that in the Balkans King
Ferdinand is accompanied by the chief
of his cabinet, while the imperial Ger
man chancellor. DR.. Won Bethmann-
Hollweg, is in attendance on the en-
peror as his responsible political ad-
wiser. The other Teutonic allied gov
ernments also are represented at the
conference. which, 1t is understood,
will not be without effect upon the
future grouping in the Balkans.
While apparently there is no inclina-
tion to divide the lions skin before the
animal is killed. 1t is considered advis-
able and timely, in view of Rumania' s
entry into the war and the Greek atti-
tude, to discuss certain questions of
general policy and the aims of the
Teutonic allies in the near east. Con-
crete proposals, however, so far as the
Associated Press Is informed. are not
under review. The conference. rather.
situation and study of the general
lines of Balkan policy.
LONDON. September 12.-English
political writer's say that the purpose
Of the visit of King Ferdinand of Bull
garia to Emperor William is to lay
down conditions under which Bulgaria
will continue to fight.
Evening star., 1916-09-12
NO PEACE WITHOUT GAIN
FOR GERMANY, HE SAYS
King Ludwig Of Bavaria Predicts an
Ultimate Victory for the
Central Powers.

BERLIN, September IL. by wireless to
Sayville-No peace will be made by Ger
many which will not place her in bet
ter position than she occupied before the
war, declared King Ludwig of Bavaria
in speech in inaugurating the new
palace Of justice at Nuremberg, as
quoted by the Overseas News Agency.
I'VE do not know how long the war
will go on" said the king in his ad-
dress. but we know to a certainty that
we shall make no peace which lowers
us, but only such a peace as will give
US better position than We had before.
Long before the war broke out said
repeatedly that we could not be grate-
full enough toward our emperor. who so
long maintained peace. In spite of our
emperor's paciism. we are engaged IN
the greatest of wars and We shall be
able to Withstand it. thanks to the
tenacity and resistance of our brave
troops"
Evening star., 1916-09-12
FIRE FLOWS DOWN RIVER.
AS FACTORY is BURNED
Plant of Norton Manufacturing
Company Near Four-Mile Run De-
stroyed-Loss Over $4,000.

Fire last night about 10 o'clock de-
stroyed the plant of the Norton Manu-
featuring Company, a landmark on the
Virginia shore near Four-Mile run,
doing damage estimated at considerably
more than $4,000. It is said that the
company carried an insurance of $4,000.
The origin of the fire was not determined.
Quantities of tallow and grease stored
in the building melted and found their
way to the river. where. burning as it
flowed down stream, 1t presented a
spectacular display. No call was made
for the city fire department last night.
but this forenoon No. 16 engine COM
pany went to the scene to prevent ad-
ditional damage being done.
Dead animals collected in this city by
the force of Charles F. Mann. con-
tractor, are reduced at the plant of the
company at FourMile run, and the de-
struction of the plant, 1t is stated. will
cause a slight delay in the work Of
reduction, but will not interfere with
collections.
Members of the Arm were summoned
to the scene of the fire last night, and
were there today looking over the
ruins to ascertain II any of the machin-
cry may be used in temporary struc-
ture which will be erected without de-
lay.
Evening star., 1916-09-12
FOUND FOOD SUFFICIENT.
Ambassador Elkus Discusses Condi.
) tions in Vienna and Berlin.

BERLIN. September IL. by wireless
to Sayville. n. Y.-Abram l. Elkus. the
new American ambassador to Turkey,
who stopped in Vienna on his way to
Constantinople, is quoted by the Neue
Freie Presse as stating to a member
of It's STAFF that his impression of
Vienna, as we'll as Berlin, was that
conditions of life there were virtually
unchanged. The amount of food was
apparently enough nd. thanks to the
capable organization. he thought suf-
ficiency of provisions seemed assured.
Regarding peace prospects. Ambassa-
dor Elkus is quoted as stating that
1t was only to be said that the whole
world desired peace.
Let US hope" he added, that we
shall not have too long to wait for it."
In conclusion, Mr.. Elkus. according to
the newspaper. says he felt assured of
the reelection of President Wilson.
who. in addition to his other qualifica-
tions, had the greatest of all in having
preserved peace for the United States
and representing the idea of world
peace,
Evening star., 1916-09-12
14.eoo DISCHARGED MILITIA.
For Physical Disability 9,M6 Were
Mustered Out of Service.

According to a statement prepared at
the War Department, 14,600 national
guardsmen had been discharged from
the service of the government up to
September 1.
They were distributed among the
geographical military departments as
follows: Southern Department. 2.s16
discharged: Western Department. 341;
Central Department. s5s; Eastern De-
partment, 10.384.
The causes of the wholesale dis
charges are stated as follows: De-
pendency, 4.s19; fraudulent enlistment.
So: physical disability. s.446; to enter
West Point, 2; return to government
positions, LAG; return to civil position,
/: sentence of civil court 1; to accept
commissions. s; paragraph rs, muster
ing regulations /; illegal enlistment. l i;
desertion, 3; other causes. Is. Total,
1850.
Evening star., 1916-09-12
GEOLOGIST BELIEVED SUICIDE.
Body Of Prof. J. S. Prosser Found in
River Near Ohio State University.

COLUMBUS. Ohio. September ia
fisherman early today found the body
Of Charles s. Prosser. aged fifty. head
of the geology department at Ohio
State University. floating in the Olent-
angy river near the University campus.
Prof. Prosser was considered one of
the leading authorities on geology in
this country. Friends believe that
Prosser's mind became deranged and
that he committed suicide.
Prof. Prosser was a graduate of
Cornell University and prior to COM
ing to Ohio State had been instructor
at Cornell. Washburn College. Topeka
Kan. and at Union College. He was
the author of more than a dozen books
on geology and was fellow in the
Geological Society of America.
Prof. Prosser was an assistant geolo-
gist Of the United States geological
survey and of state geological surveys
of Kansas, New York, Ohio and Mary
land.
Evening star., 1916-09-12
Officer Faces Trial for Desertion.

DEMING. N. NJ. September Ia
Lieut.. Jack B. Rigdon of the I'd Arkan-
sas Regiment arrived last night under
heavy guard from Little Rock to face
trial by court martial for desertion. He
is also said to be wanted by the civil
ian authorities of Little Rock for big
amy. Furthermore complaint has been
filed against him in the Luna county
court for passing worthless checks on
several merchants of Deming, N. NJ.
Col. Henry Stroupe said that Rigdon
will be tried within the next few days.
Evening star., 1916-09-12
ACTUAL BATTLE SCENES
ARE SHOWN IN FILMS
Movies Taken by Donald Thompson
Will Be Displayed at Press
Club Tonight.

Military secrets Of the allies will be
shown in motion picture form for the
first time tonight at the National Press
Club. where CLOSE up" pictures OF
hitherto unpictured features OF the
European war will be shown.
The films will be explained by Donald
Thompson of the staff Of Leslie's mag
azfne. who took the pictures. Mr..
Thompson's head is still swathed in
bandages made necessary by the burst
ing of German shrapnel shell. Thomp-
son claims to be the first photographer
to reach Verdun and take motion pic
lures of the actual fighting.
Some Of the films show trenches being
torn by shells almost under the very
nose Of the camera man.
The films are said to show SO much
of the mechanical side Of war. new in
ventions for trench and artillery fight
ing. etc, that the war college has ask
ed for a complete set. The governors
Of the National Press Club have made
the occasion an extraordinary one, and
win allow members to bring woman
guests to dinner tonight and will throw
open the clubhouse to the guests until
after the pictures are exhibited.
Evening star., 1916-09-12
MEXICAN ENVOY DETAINED.
British Held Col. Krum Heller Be
cause of German Name.

BERLIN. September IL. by wireless to
sayville.-Col. Krum Heller has arrived
at Bern on his way to Germany from
Mexico According to the Tageblatt
Col Heller, who is described as a Mex
lean diplomat. was interned for a time
b: the British on account of his Ger
man name, Notwithstanding the fact
i.l1t he had official Mexican papers and
; i A-:'crivln passport signed by Secre-
t:. of state Lansing
q Eele hcids commission in the
{ ta- l'iifnai.at army in Mexico 1t
re led IN July from Havana or
J i there that h. was on his
IT, .e-i-L - au emissary Of Gen
Evening star., 1916-09-12
24S MEN LOST THEIR LIVES.
0Mcial Statement of Deaths Due to
Blowing Up of italian Warship,

ROME. September PA total of 24s
lives were lost when the Italian dread
naught Leonardo da Vinci caught hre
and blew up in the harbor of laramie,
Italy. August 2. says an official admi-
ralty statement.
"Twenty-one officers and 227 men
perished on board the warship Leonar-
do da Vinci on August p" the statement
reads. THE first speedy investigation
established that the disaster was not
due to faulty ammunition nor to a
criminal cause from without the ship.
The minister of marine, however, nomi-
mated superior committee of inquiry
with the fullest powers presided over
by Admiral Canevaro to determine
whether the accident had any connec-
tion with incidents of a criminal ma
ture which occurred in the country re-
Gently apart from the navy.
Another technical committee will
consider the best means of refioating
and repairing the warship.'