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Evening star., 1917-10-18
COLORED WASHERWOMAN
BUYS A LIBERTY BOND
Wants Nest Egg in Case Misery in
Spinal Column Lays
Her Up.

washerwoman bought a liberty
bond for her color" yesterday after
noon. She explained her reason last
night to a white customer, whose here
tofore weekly settlements are to be
conserved into monthly payments on
the investment:
Il amt worryin' over my sick hene-
fits an buryin' inshooance, becawse
bofe of 'em are in a book where nobody
can git attem. But the little money
benner tryin' to save for hard times, in
case I haster stop work, 'ccounter the
misery in my spinald colume. keeps me
puppetchally nervous. so l benner sted-
dyin' over this libbity bond Pears to
me it would be mouty soovin' to know
/ hadder little nest aig with the gov
ment. where, as the good book says,
Thieves cannot enter nor the rest run
away specially as it pays you in
trust. steader havin' to han it out like
inshooance. So l says to mysef: 'Ac
cordin' to my figment, with whatter al
ready got, an with Miss Mays wash
money evy month, reglar. I can buy me
bond that will work for bofe me an
my color in the war.
Evening star., 1917-10-18
D. c. MEDICAL SOCIETY
AT CENTURY BANQUET
One-Fourth of Those Present Wear
Uniform Of the Army
or Navy.

The presence Of large number OF
members In the uniforms Of the Army
and Navy, coupled with the attendance
of woman guests. were features of the
centennial banquet Of the Medical Soci-
ETY. Of the District OF Columbia in the
Raleigh last night About 25 per cent of
the men wore either olive drab or blue,
bearing out the estimate given in his
speech by Gen. William c. Gorgas. sur
geon general Of the Army. Gen. Gorgas
also said that Washington had furnished
more members to the Army and Navy
Medical Corps than any other city. in
proportion to population.
The uniforms, Gen. Gorgas address on
Medicine In the Services" and a STIR
ring appeal on behalf of the second lib
erty loan by A. NJ. Dockery, third assist
ant postmaster general. lent special
patriotic atmosphere to the historic occa-
sion.
Care of Disabled Soldiers.
The War Departments stupendous
plans for the care OF an expected 100. 900
wounded and sick American troops each
year, which includes the construction or
reconstruction Of more than a hundred
hospitals and the enrolment of thousands
OF the country's physicians and surgeons,
were described by Gen. Gorgas. who told
! how these plans are being based the
experiences of Canada in transporting
her disabled men back from a front 5000
miles away. 1t is estimated that the
United States will have to bring back one
hundred thousand each year of the war
for every million it has in the field.
DIR. Joseph S. Wall presided as toast
master. He was introduced by DR.. G.
Wythe Cook Commissioner Louis
| Brownlow spoke on Medical Legisla-
ton in the District of Columbia" DR..
Edward Martin of Philadelphia spoke
on The Medical Profession" DIR. John
b: Nichols of this city gave resume
OF the accomplishments of the society
and outlined it's future plans. The
toast Our Sister Societies" was re-
sponded to by DR.. E. B. Bullard. Dr.
John Champlin and Dr. Hoyt Z. Dear
holt, representing respectively the med
ical associations of illinois. Rhode ISL
and and WISCONSIN
Evening star., 1917-10-18

Woman's interest this year Is turned
from wardrobe to war work, and Qui-
eter and simpler dressing Is the result
Evening dresses are taboo. save for rare
occasions, and while some decollete
gowns will be seen. they will undoubt-
edly be in the minority. The preferred
Evening star., 1917-10-18

the hips and slightly narrower at the
ankles. The lower part of the bodice is
beautifully beaded in scintillating black
beads. ornamented in front with huge
beaded rose in exquisite shades. The
upper part OF the bodice is made of
black net. a. are the sleeves. and black
satin forms collar and revers. A mar.
|spM band Of gold joins beading and net
Evening star., 1917-10-18
lI1IILESIoRlEs l1I
IrBEDTImE
By THORNTON w. BURGESS.
Copyright. 1917. by I. W. Burgess.)
Chatterer Steals.

Alas. alas We all must feel
Contempt for those who try 10 steal.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-11-22

years and, always in rugged health
and full of amiability, is called to
hold court in other circuits perhaps
the most of any Judge in the state.
Neillsville is named for his father,
who located there in the early 40's
and had the first house in the place
as indeed he was the first settler.
Judge O'Neill is a Cornell man, and
among his fellow students was David
Starr Jordon, long president of Lee
land Stanford university Madison
Democrat. @
Fred Koch of North Winfield, who
is about sixty-fve years old. received.
some bad bruises Friday afternoon
when crossing the street and was
struck by an automobile. The car
was driven by Carl Stricken of the
Townsend & Metcalf garage. He was
starting for La Vale and fortunately
for Mr.. Koch he was driving very
slowly. In front of the Daylight
Store, Mr.. Koch stepped from the curb
to go across the street, and before Mr..
Stricken could get the car stopped it
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-11-22


at Camp Grant has telephoned to his
parents that he leaves today for Camp
Pike, Arkansas. Forty-fiye others
from his company also are being
transferred, including five of the Sc
lected men from Sank county. At his
new location Mr. Jacobs will be about
forty-three miles from the home of
his mothers sister, Mrs. Bowman.
Mrs. G. S. Williams, a missionary
in South America, will speak to the
women Of the Presbyterian church at
8 o'clock this afternoon Mrs. Viii
liams s a graduate of the university
here and has been in the United
States for the last year on a furlough.
She and her daughter Margaret ar
rive III Madison this morning to re-
main until Friday. While here they
will be guests at TIE home Of Mr. and
Mrs Albert E. Smith, Spaight street.
Democrat.
Judge James O'Neill is down from
Neillsviae for the state council of de-
tense meeting. Judge O'Neill has
been on the circuit bench for many
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-11-22
Born

To Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. Mackey, Sec
ond street, a son, yesterday.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. c. Coolidge.
a nine-pound son. Everybody is do
ing we'll.
A little daughter has arrived at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Erich Steb-
Ter at Milwaukee. Mrs. Stebler was
formerly Miss Stella Ryan of this
city.
To Mr. and Mrs. Edward DINNER, a
son on November IA.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-11-22

.risburg came over this morning and
from here went to their new home at
Elk Mound
Members of the Inter Sc Club held
an interesting meeting Tuesday after
noon at the home of Mrs. E.. j. Battles.
A well prepared paper on the Red
Cross was given by Mrs. George Han
son, followed by O. recitation, "The Liv-
ing Flag" given by Mrs. John orion.
T. Clavadatscher is in Chicago
looking up shipments of holiday goods
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-11-22

struck him and knocked him down
He was picked up and rushed to the
hospital, where he received prompt
attention. His injuries are not of a
serious nature. 7NReedsburg Free Press
Miss Marie Dwyer has returned
from Prophetstown, ILL.,, where she
has been employed as trimmer in q
millinery department for several
months.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-11-22
RisZey Brothers
November Sale OF H
Table LinenS--MerceriZe DanaSks--
Napkins--And ToWelings.

think better
Shelves for marked them their
present value the price would be almost prohibhve.
We offer fo balance Of this month:
unbea alb damaka tonly69 cnts
linen looms by celebrated
maker Handsome dmask designs priced at 5Oc CSC, 9Oc
7Oinch union damak, part Lnenat $1OO and $35.
HERE A GREAT BARGAIN
72inchpu table damak at $155, $195 and $219.
little lnen beached and ea table damak left 75c $lOO and $z0
of check, with Greek key border only
CENTS
special of pure napkins $3.75 and ST.
Henme1 Mecerzed Napkins Dozen $3.50.
quality Of Turkey Buff and Blue table dmask &c.
abeclohs napkins prices below value
AERCERZED TABLE DANAsK IN PATTERN CLOTHS
2yard round cloths embroidered scalop at $780,
f. 2yard square bordeed cloths at ST. and $3.50
21ayard cloths bordeed Damak $500
"a x "a inch cloths a S1.5O
A in by 67nchbor daedp linen cloths a $3.50
Embroidered fabric and cloth $3.50
Sc
l3riece luncheon pue scaIoped edges, a $500
Towel and Toweng Bargains
I special lot of crash at only Z cents.
Especial t of mo and all linen crashes at lZ12 cents
PueE ttoues,d anaska nds aDoped border z5c
in Turkish towel slightly imperfect limit Q to customer
a 1872 cents
Risley Brothers
Arizona sentinel., 1917-02-15
EDITORIAL FROM LOS ANGELES TIMES.

The following very appropriate editorial is clipped from the Los Angeles Times of last Saturday. It isn't often that can agree with the crusy old crab who the Times for ne usually so narrow between the eyes and afired selfish that he things only that benefit him personally However in this instance Harrison Gray Otis hits the nail Squarey the head and because this fact and the add ona fact that his big blanket sheet seldom has good word to say about anything in Yuma county take real delight reproducing one of his leading editorials Here 'tis
 RECLAlMlNG COLORADO RIVER LANDS
 The members of the legislature of the state of Ari- zona seem to be really devoted the substantial inter- eStS ot the people of their state In recent memorial to congress the Arizona legislature sets forth that with in the Colorado River Indian Reservation in Yuma county there about 15OOOO acres of highly fertile river bottom lands adapted to the growing of general agricultural products; and of rich mesa or high table lands especially adapted by reason of unusually favor able conditions of soil and climate the culture of cit rus and other fruits
 Exhaustive engineering investigations conducted by the state land department of Arizona have establish ed the existence of underground water resources ade quate in quantity and quality for the successful recla nation of these lands and the feasibility of such recla nation by means of pumping plants by individual set
Arizona sentinel., 1917-02-15

these five men, Schall, the Minne- sota Progressive is expected to vote with the Republicans Intelligent Representatives declare in sympathy and support of Randall, the California Prohibitionist is with Champ Clark. Fuller, the Massachusetts independent pathy with some recent policy of Mann, and is a hopeful prospect for Clark
 Landon, then New York Socialist, is nearer in creed to the Democratic party and the Clark men hope for his vote Martin, the Louisiana Progress sive, was once a Democrat and if this resentment over the Democratic pol icy on sugar can be overcome he may vote for Clark, which would give Champ Clark one majority-among the balance of power"
 Besides this, the Democrats, are hoping, with good reason, that a re- opening of the returns will give them Becks of Michigan, a Democrat
 And Jeanette Rankin, the Lady from Montana" is an independent, who is by no means given up by the gallantS of Democracy.
 To second this analysis of this doubtful balance, which in many per spectives shows an advantage for Clark and the Democrats, there are two things upon which the Democrat ic leaders base a confident hope.
 For these reasons and a multitude of others less moment, but each inn portant-I should say that the chances are about three to one that the Demo crats will organize the sixty-fifth con- gress and that Champ Clark will sue ceed himself as speaker
Arizona sentinel., 1917-02-15
tiers or cooperative communities of settlers.

tiers cooperative communities of settlers.
 These lands if developed and utilized by intelli- gent agricuursts would it is estimated add s 100000 per annum in food supplies the products of Arizona and provide homes for thousands of American citizens Indian reservation as may be needed by the Indians and the opening of the remainder to settlement or sale would effect these highly desired objects and the A zona legislature in its memorial to congress suggests that would also be of simple justice the al action and encouragement finds itself after years of waiting still surrounded by Indian lands and effectua y cut off from the development to which its natural sources entitle it.
 The Times indorses the proposition that congress and the secretary of the interior should alot the n dians on the Colorado River reservation the lands needed by them for their use and restore the remaind CT entry under the United States land laws And this should be done forthwith order that crops may be planted this spring.
Arizona sentinel., 1917-02-15

their irrigation district affairs. The good Lord knows that was bad enough,
 but now comes along campaign of
 will full perversion of the truth, which
 makes it all the worse when it is a
 we'll known fact that right at this very time the far-seeing people of Imperial Valley are straining every nerve to try
 to induce the government to help them solve their water shortage" problem
 Over here in Yuma we don't care a
 tinker's darn whether Imperial Velley
 ever connects with Yuma Project at
 Laguna dam or not, but we do pro-
 test against any such slush going over the country as MT. Gillett is guilty of inflicting on the Holtville Tribune, for it has very decided tendency to make people think that the government is intending to rob us when it constructs our Mesa Auxiliary Project. We are we'll aware of the fact that the costs will be high enough, but we have no idea they will be anything like 5000 per acre, or even the tenth part of that amount.
 MT. Gillett should delve into the an- nual reports of the Reclamation Con- mission for few weeks and then he might be able to distinguish the diff ference between truth and falsehood If he hasn't time for such study, then by all means he should go out to some alfalfa hay stack and bid it fall upon and hide him from the eyes of the world.
 If the irrigation works of Yuma project were in half as bad a mess as those of Imperial Valley Mir Gillett night have something to talk about; but everything over here is order as against chaos over in Imperial; our canals are capable of carrying all the | water we need and we have an abund- l ance of water all the time, as against | silt-filled canals, shortage of water, | millions being asked at the hands Of | the farmers for more experiments at | Hanlon Heading, and the like But that's about enough MT. Gillett can swallow his Kettner bill or not, just as he likes. Our law is all right. We are we'll pleased with it.
Arizona sentinel., 1917-02-15
MIR. GILLETT OF IMPERIAL IS
 ACCURATE LIKE ANNANIAS

Some misguided individual by the name of "W. F. Gillett," writing for the Holtville, California, Tribune, of recent date unburdens himself to the extent of about two columns in a ti- rade against the so-called Kettner bill now pending in congress, which is fashioned almost word for word after our much prized Yuma Mesa Land Law.
 It would probably serve a better purpose to say nothing about it, and I would not give mention of it space in these valuable columns if the article in question had not been reproduced in it's entirety in the esteemed Zanjero of El Centro, which latter paper is edited by man in whom have the greatest confidence. However, there is one thing in the article that deserves more than passing notice I refer to the paragraph that reads as follows:
 "The first weakness of the bill
 is that it proposes to sell the land
 at public sale for enough money
 to pay for the value of the land,
 plus the cost of irrigation works
 to be constructed with which to ir-
 rigate said lands, plus the propor-
 tionate cost of works already con-
 structed that will be used in con-
 nection with the irrigation of said
 land. This last item we suppose
 refers to the Laguna dam. When
 we take into consideration the
 enormous sum it costs the govern--- ment to construct irrigation works
 Gin at least one government pro-
 ject it cost upwards of one thou
 sand dollars per acre for every acre of land brought under the
 project), we can see it will be very
 indefinite as to cost of land and ir-
 rigation works with which to irri- gate it." What a pity that a man cannot dis. 1 ;uss these great questions without re- iorting to statements that are utter | y absurd and ridiculous, to say noth- ng of their absolute falsity. The 5ood people of Imperial Valley have lready been almost jockeyed out of heir birthright by mismanagement of
Arizona sentinel., 1917-02-15

gressive.
 The Demicratic caucus nominee for speaker will be undoubtedly and un animously Champ Clark of Missouri, the present speaker
 The Republican caucus nominee will be James R. Mann of Illinois, the pres ent leader of the minority MT. Mann has sporadic opposition but the over. whelmingly majority of his party will present him as their choice
 It is possible that small body of dissenters in the Republican ranks may present Lenroot as their choice, and the state of New Jersey Repubh- can caucus has presented J. Hampton Moore, of Pennsylvania as their choice for speaker.
 But the lineup, for the real contest will inevitably lie between Champ Clark and James R. Mann
 The difference is that the Demo cratic rank is solid and enthusiastic behind Clark. Mann, who has made a fine leader, has both open and sec ret opposition in prominent leaders like Augustus F. Gardner, the angel of preparedness and three or four others less pronounced It is claim ed in the Democratic causus that there are at least six Republicans who either actively or tacitly unchang- edly opposed to MT. Mann, and that these will either actively vote against him or remain away from the ballot which is practically a negative vote against the leader The Republicans do not concede this, however.
 If the Republican rank should be unbroken behind James R. Mann, then the five men written above must de- eide the organization of the house. Of
Arizona sentinel., 1917-02-15
JOHN TEMPLE GRAVES
(Continued From Page One)

(Continued From Page One) erybody knows now definitely who is president and everybody knows defi- nitely who is congressman from each of the 436 districts of the republic.
 And the unofficial list of Jerry South, clerk of the house of represen- tatives, shows on examination that there are in the sixty-fifth congress 215 democrats and 215 Republicans an even break. The balance of power for the organization of the next con- gross is held in the hands of really just five men. They are
 First: Charles H. Randall of Los An geles, Cal, elected as prohibition ist
 Second: Meyer London of New York, elected as socialist
 Third: A. G. Fuller of Maiden, Mass, elected as an independent and,
 Fourth: Thomas D. Schall of Min Minn., elected as a progress sive, and
 Fifth: Whitemell F. Martin of Thi badeux, Louisiana, elected as a pro-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-21
TAKE BREAD FROM CIVILIANS.
Retreatins Germans Leave No Food
For Inhabitants Of Deserted Towns.

London, March 21.-The stormy
weather with severely cold winds and
frequent snow squalls continued during
the night in the region in which the
British armies in France are following
the retreating Germans. Altho these
conditions add to the discomforts of
field campaigns, Reuters correspondent
at the front says they have no bad eff
feet on the surface Of the ground.
Notwithstanding the work OF de-
struction which the Germans are carry
ing out, the British troops find shelter
in the villages occupied A large por-
ton Of the houses have been gutted but
In most cases the walls remain stand
ing.
Many places which the British have
taken In the last two days contain
civilian inhabitants and it is reported
the Germans, In evacuating are sending
civilians In considerable numbers back
instead of forward so they will not have
so many mouths TO feed,
The correspondent reports that tho
Joy of the civilians at their liberation
from German rule Is pathetic and that
instead Of leaving provisions for five
days for the civilians the Germans took
the last loaf Of bread from the inhabi-
tants before burning the villages.
In Bouvencourt 400 civilians were
found.
No important engagement or marked
change In the line Is reported today.
The Germans are falling back more
rapidly and offer less resistance to
British pressure.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-21
Presidents Call
For Extra Session

Washinpton, March 81. - Presi-
dent Wilson today called congress
in extra session on April z. In his
proclamation the president states
that the special session is for the
purpose Of receiving communioa-
tion from him concerning grave
matters Of national policy" The
proclamation follows:
"Whereas, public interests re-
quire that the congress of the
United States should be convened
in extra session at II o'clock noon
on the I'd day Of April, 1917, to re-
ceive a communication concerning
grave matters Of national policy
which shouIdNbe taken Immediately
under consideration,
"Now, therefore, !, Woodrow
Wilson, president Of the United
States Of America, do hereby pro,
claim and declare that an extraor-
dinary occasion requires the con-
gress Of the United States to con.
vene in extra session at the capitol
in the city Of Washington, on the
I'd day Of April, 1917, at IL o'clock
noon, Of which all persons who
shall at that time be entitled to
act az members thereof are hereby
required to take notice.
"Given under my hand and the
seal Of the United States Of Ameri-
ca, the 21st day Of March, in tho
year Of our Lord, 1917, and Of tho
Independence Of the United States
the 141st."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-21
) ROADS PLAN RATE ADVANCE.
Regard Administration as Pledged &c
Offset The Wage Increase.

New York, March 21.-The threat
of the strike past, much needed sleep
recovered by railway executives and
brotherhood leaders alike, and the ad-
ministration practically pledged to
grant Of freight increases for the
roads, almost EVERY one is happy
\ There; Is, not much about the situ-
alton to please the 80 per cent OF rail-
road employees who are not getting any
Increase, however, nor Is there any
special reason for joyous shouts by the
ultimate consumer. He, Of course, Will
pay the rate increases
The railway executives believe, how :
ever, that material progress has been
made by the supreme court decision
upholding the law. particularly the ma
jority opinion written by Chief Justice
White In that statement IS seen a
clear authorization for congress to leg
,slate further in this direction and
what is tantamonnt to an order to
congress to legislate the railway strike
threat out Of existence.
Monday it had been thought all rail-
way employees connected with train
service were guaranteed an eight hour
day. This proves q false hope. The
Adamson act specified engaged in the
operation Of trains"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-21
General Political Amnesty
aered by Provisional
Government.
FINLAND TO HAVE
OWN GOVERNMENT
Finnish Constitution Confirmed by
Manifesto, Which Directs Application
In All Respects-Czar and Consort
Regarded as Having Been Deprived
Of Liberty and Ordered to Tsarskoe.
SeIo-ssriops Riots in Berlin.

ical amnesty has been ordered by tho
provisional government. The order Is
embodied in the following ukase:
tional conscience in the name OF h!s-
toric justice and in commemoration OF
the definite triumph of the new regime
founded on right and liberty, we order
general political amnesty
The provisional government also has
published a manifesto fully confirming
ing its application in all respects. The
proclamation also grants amnesty for
all political prisoners.