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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-28
How He Made Window sashes.

A young Welshman, a woOdworkers
applied at the works of a building ma
terial company for a job.
what can you do?" inquired ths
foreman in charge.
"Indeet, look YOU said Taffy. Il
can do any joinery work whateffer."
Can you make window Sashesy
asked the foreman.
surely" was the laconic answer
"Well, just take off your coat and.
let me see you make one"
SO Taffy set to work, while the fore
man went off round the works. The
first sash the new hand attempte&
was a failure, so planting it under tNs
bench, Taffy got ahead with second
one, and had just finished it when TIVE,
foreman returned and taking hold OF
the sash, said, Call that a sash, 80
yer? Don't believe l could find g.
worse made one in the country"
"Indeet," said the wood butcher
grinning, 'you may find ferry muck
worse one under the bench made from
your own TIMBER"
Then he got a move on.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-28
BRITISH SKIPPER is A HERO IN FIGHT

was the message: Nelson being at
tackled by submarine. Skipper killed.
Send assistance at once With the
ship sinking and only five rounds of
ammunition left, the second hand went
to the skipper, who was lying there on
the deck, and heard him say, Abandon
ship. Throw the books oxerboard.'
Down With His Vessel.
''He was asked then if they should
lift him into the boat, but his answer
was: tom, I'm done; throw me over
board He was in too bad condition
to be moved, and they left him there
on his deck and took to the small boat,
and about a quarter of an hour after
ward the Nelson went down by the
head.
''It was drawing into dusk as they
left and the crew of the boat pulled all
that night. Toward morning the wind
freshened and blew them out of their
course. They pulled all day, fastening
a pair of trousers and large piece of
Oilskin to two oars to attract attention.
Once a vessel was sighted, and once
group Of minesweepers, but they pass
ed out of sight. At night the weather
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-28
America has known. The natural co.'s

America has known. The natural co.'s
ditiOns peculiar to Western Canada
and so adaptable to grain growing, has
been an insurmountable barrier for hee
competitors to overcome. In the last
few years the yields of wheat aR&
oats per acre have surprised the agrf-
cultural world. AS much as sixty BUSH
els OF wheat per acre has been groww
on some farms, while others have fur
nlshed affidavits showing over fifty
bushels of wheat per acre. and oats aS
high as one hundred and twenty bush
els per acre. One reputable farmer
makes affidavit to crop return of over
fifty-four thousand bushels of wheaE
from a thousand acres. While this is
rather the exception than the rule.
these yields serve 30 illustrate the fer
tility of the soil and the possibilities
of the country, when good farming
methods are adopted. Western Can
ada can surely lay undisputed claim So
being 1.-THE Worlds natural bread ba&-
ket. "-AdvertiSement.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-28
A Berlin Advertisement.

In Germany now there are advertise
ments which are not only news, buf
imply great deal outside of the direcE
news sought to be conveyed.
AS an instance the Berlin TageS
Zetung recently contained want adj.
reading as follows: For exchange, so
Polish laborers, 20 men and 30 giriSp
for the same number of other hands"
Polish labOrers in Germany are not
permitted to change masters or tD
move from place to place without GOV
eminent authorization. With such ait-
thorization, however, the masters cana
make exchanges, as we trade horses
and mules, or as our housewives ex~
change soap grease for soap, or old
rags for door mats, kitchen tins and
such.-EXchange.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-28
BOsCHEE'S GERMAN SYRUP

Why use ordinary cough remedies
when BOschee's German Syrup has
been used SO successfully for fifty-0uo
years in all parts of the United
States for coughs, bronchitis, colds
settled in the throat, especially lung
troubles. 1t gives the patient a good
nights rest, free from coughing, with
easy expectoration in the morning.
gives nature a chance to soOthe tile
inflamed parts, throw off the disease
helping the patient to regain his
health. Sold in all civilized countries
80 and 90 cent bOttles.-Adv.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-28
Though MortaIIy Wounded, he
Refuses to Haul Down
the Flag.
GOES TO BOTTOM WITH SHIP
SPIN Done; Throw Books Overheard"
He Says, and Orders the Crew to
Save ThemseIves-Lauded by
Prime Minister.

IondOn.-The following, from the
Daily Telegraph, is story OF unusual
heroism and the winning of Victoria
Cross:
an the speech in which he proposed
that the thanks of parliament be ac-
corded to the nations heroes, TIE prime
minister spoke in glowing terms or the
men of the fishing fleets, and moved
the house to cheers as he told OF
trawler skipper who, with both legs
shot off and most of his crew killed or
injured, refused to haul down the nag
gave the order, Throw the confidential
bonks overheard, and throw me, AFTER
them and went down with his traWler
The story thrilled the whole country
and now, in a special supplement TO the
London Gazette, comes the Sequel. II
is announced that a posthumous grant
of the Victoria Cross has been made TO
Skipper Thomas Crisp, r. N. H. lo,ooo'
D. A. (killed In action), and that the
Distinguished Service medal has Deen
awarded to Second Hand Thomas VIII
liam Crisp, r. n. r., o. N, 4,33Z, II. "A.
.'These two men are father and son,
and the record of their brave deeds Will
take a foremost place even among the
many wonderful stories of gallantry
which this war has produced.
Submarine Is Sighted.
"On an August afternoon, at about
quarter to three, the trawl was shot
from the smack Nelson. The skipper
was below packing fish; one hand was
| on deck cleaning fish for the next
| mornings breakfast. Coming on deck,
Mr.. Crisp saw an object on the hori-
zon. examined 1t closely and sent for
his glasses. Almost directly he sang
| out. Clear for action. Submarine. He
| had scarcely spoken when shot fell
about a hundred yards away on the
port bow. The motorman got to- his
| motor: the deckhand dropped his fish
and went to the ammunition room; ;
while the other hands, at the shippers
orders, Let go your gear let go the
| warn. and put dan on the end OF 1T.
meanwhile the gunlayer held his
fire, until the skipper said, 1t is no use
waiting any longer, we Will nave TO let
them have it. From the distance the
submarine sent shell after shell at the
smack, and at the fourth shot the she'll
went through the port bow just below
| the waterline.
"There was no confusion on board,
not even when the seventh shell struck
the skipper, passed through his side,
through the deck and out through the
! side of the ship. The second hand at
once took charge of the tiller and the
firing continued. All the time water
was pouring into the ship and she was
sinking. One man, the gunlayer, went
to the skipper to see if he could render
first aid, but it was obvious that he was
mOrtally wounded.
Its all right, boy, do your best
said the skipper. and then, to the sec
bnd hand, Send a message OFF. Ihls
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-28
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach
the diseased portion Of the ear There To-
only one way to cure Catarrhal Deafness
and that is by a constitutional remedy
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE actS
through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
of the System. Catarrhal Deafness fS
caused by an inf1amed condition of the
mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube.
When this tube is infiamed you have L.
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, ana
when it is entirely closed, Deafness is the
result Unless the Inflammation can be re-
duced and this tube restored to its nor
NAL condition, hearing may be destroyed
forever Many cases of Deafness ar@
caused by Catarrh. which is an intiaaneA
condition of the Mucous Surfaces.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for anT
case of Catarrhal Deafness that cann0E
be cured by HALLS CATARRA
MEDICINE
All Druggists 75c. Circulars free.
f. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo Ohio. 1872
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-28
French PoiIu Is ELUSIVE in His
Greeting of American
General.
GLAD TO SEE YOU, OLD Chap
Democratic Behavior of OFFICERS Con
tribute to Popularity of American
Troops in France-one Incl
dent Set Forth.

American Field Headquarters. -
Nothing has contributed more toward
the popularity enjoyed by American
trOops in France than the democratic
behavior of their officers. l witnessed
delightful sample of this the other
day In the city in which Maj. Gen. Rob
ert Lee Billiard has his headquarters.
Privileged to accompany the general TO
a charity performance at the local
theater, I was standing with him ana
two of his officers in the lobby during
the intermission, when "Poilu" hove
into view.
The Frenchman, who wore medals
for valor and stripes showing he had
thrice been wounded, had evidently
consumed a goodly quantity of his
countrys wine. Afterward we learned
that it was his first day out of hos
pital, and naturally he had celebrated
a bit.
"cIad to See You, Old Chap"
"Ah. VOLTA des Americains!' he ex-
claimed ioyously. I'm indeed glad to
sec you old chapI he went on, shak-
ing the generals hand vigorously. Its
the first time I've met an American,
though l heard lot about you IN nos
initial. Welcome to France! When are
you coming into the trenches with US !!
With that he plunged into a long
account of his experiences, delivered
in very good English, which he said
he had learned during a trip through
the United States five years before.
General Billiard listened smilingly
and kept right on smiling even when
the Poilu clapped him on the back and
called him his "side partner" anu In
yited him to have drink.
another times thank you very
much" said the general
The soldier srolled off. In two min
utes he was back again, but this time
he drew himself up at attention and
gave flourishing salute.
Alps Well That Ends Well.
aExcuse me, sir" he said, they tell
me you're a general. Is that true?
"Yes. that's So" General Billiard re-
piled, still smiling.
"Well, then, sir. all I can say is
beg your pardon. l thought you were
a sergeant sir, the same as am. I'm
not used to your American uniforms"
"What do you do at the front, SER
geant?" the general asked.
I'm a machine gunner, sir"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-28
THOUGHT BuLLARD WAS 4 NON com

"And you've been to America"
Eyes, sir
"Would you like to act as Instructor
to some of our machine gun men"
The Poilu was overwhelmed.
1t must be explained that practically
every man in the French army who
speaks English has applied for one job
or another with the Americans. And
here was an American major general
whom he had taken for a mere SER
geant, inviting him to do what hun
dreds of French officers are vainly ask
ing for!
"You bet your life would the Poilu
fairly yelled, again Selling the gen.
erals hand.
Come to my office tomorrow, then,
and We'll see about it,"
The Poilu came.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-28
Re.enforced Concrete Dry Dock

The completion of the first dry dock
made of REINFORCED concrete was cele-
brated at Moss, city in Norway. This
dock is in the nature of an expert
ment, as it will receive ships of only
100 tons, 90 feet long; but it is said
to be successful and much cheaper
than steel and more quickly built. The
shipyard that built this dock is now
receiving inquiries for docks up to
5000 tons.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-28
CONQUEST AND KULTUR

The Communication of Ameri-
ca has gone ahead too far to be
interrupted. Whoever talks of
the danger of the Americaniza-
ton of the Germans now here is
not we'll informed or cherishes
a false conception of our rela-
tons. In hundred
years the American people will
be conquered by the victorious
German spirit, so that it will
present an enormous German
empire. Whoever does not be-
lieve this lacks confidence in
the strength of the German spir-
it.-Letter of a New York Ger
man, Robert THEM, to the ALI
deutsche Batter, Sept. 20, 1902.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-28
CUTlCURA HEALS SORE HANDS
That Itch, Burn, Crack, Chap and
BleeG-Trial Free.

In wonderfully short time in most
cases these fragrant, super-creamy
emollients succeed. Soak hands on re-
firing in the hot suds of Cuticura Soap,
dry and rub Cuticura Ointment into
the hands for some time. Remove sur
plus Ointment with soft tissue paper,
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston, Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-28
Uncertain About Tibet

We are glad that Tibet is ready TO
join the allies, even though we never
can remember whether the llama iS
the ruler of that country or the sheep
which are herded by the Lassa, az
shown in the geography.-Kansas City
Times.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-28

became finer. Through the night they
pulled, until daybreak, and at half
past ten o'clock in the morning they
found a buoy and made fast to it. BY
afternoon they were sighted and res
cued. The second hand, who took
charge of the tiller after the skipper
had been shot down, was his son."
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-28

'Pm proud to wear your chains,
grille"
"'Well, see that those chains keep you
from skidding in the direction Of any
other girl"-Ep nsos Citn JaurpaI.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-28

The man who thinks he knows 1t an
is the personification of ignorance.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-28

Young man, If you would engrave
your name on a girls heart use s0a-
itaire diamond.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-28

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take LAXATIVE EROb1O QUINibB TaoiefE-
Druggists refund money if II fails 70 cure. Il. W
GROVES signature is on each box. 5Vc.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-28

The Ouinine That Does Not Effect Head
Recause Of its tonic and laxative effect Laxatlve
Rromo Ouinine can be taken by anyone without
causing nervousness or ringing in the head IneIe
ia only one "Bromo Quinine." H. w. GhOfh
signature is on box. Soc.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-28

The only thing that beats paying
debts is not making them.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-28
Appreciation,

A girl may not let you kiss her, but
the chances are she appreciates your
wanting TO.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-28
.n,nortanf 10 Motnera
Natural Humor.

'I was in time to hear only the tail
end OF the joke"
"But that was the waggish part"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-28

Mrs. Leo f. F. Wanner and her
famed Red Cross dog Felix" who has
saved the lives of many French wound
ed on the battlefront.
Felix was the center of attraction
at the police, army and scout dog show
held at the Madison Square Garden,
New York.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-28
OPENS THEATER MAR
BIG TRAINING CAMP

Camp Gordon, Cato provide
more entertainment for the Sam
mics IN the cantonment here
from New York and other Sec
tions east and north and from
some southern states, Jake
Wells. manager of the Atlantic
Lyric theater, showing Keith's
vaudeville, will soon have COM
Melted big theater near the
camp. and it is stated that the
show house will be in operation
within a few weeks. Popular
prices will prevail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-05
TO URGE A COMMISSION
COORDINATE UTILITIES
President Wilson Has Indicated Sup
port of Measure at Present
Session of Congress.

President Wilson has indicated def
nitely that the administration will
favor the creation during the present
session of Congress of a commission to
investigate plans for co-ordinating. as
far as possible. all governmental work
connected with the interior water
ways of the nation, including river
improvements, drainage, irrigation and
food control.
Details of the plan were discussed by
the President Wednesday with Chair
man Sparkman of the House rivers and
harbors committee, and yesterday with
Secretary Baker, Senator Newlands,
author of several bills on the question,
and Chairman Fletcher of the Senate
commerce committee. The proposal is
to have the commission composed of
the Secretaries of War, Commerce,
Agriculture and Interior. and three
civilian engineers appointed by the
President.
1t was decided that an amendment
embodying, the plan should be attached
either to the flood control bill. which
has passed the House and is pending in
the Senate, or to the rivers and harbors
appropriation bill, which will be re-
ported soon by the House rivers and
harborS committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-05
SEVERAL FIRES REPORTED.
Students Driven From Rooms-Mrs
Wallace's Home Damaged.

Fire caused Howard University stu
dents rooming at the house. of Mrs. w.
T. Gibson. 1887 9Th street this morning
about o'clock to hastily gather their
belongings and vacate the top floor of
the house. The blaze started in a
bureau drawer it is stated, destroying
the bureau and burning a hole through
the floor. Firemen managed to con-
fine the flames to one floor and extin-
guish it. The fire caused $500 damage.
Fire of unknown origin last night
did $50 damage in the house of Mrs.
J. Wallace. 141S G street northeast.
The blaze was discovered by a member
of the family who had just returned
home. Two hucksters. passing the
house responded to a call for help and
quickly extinguished the fire without
the. aid of the fire department.
Firemen last night shortly before Z
o'clock extinguished a blaze in the
house of Thomas Schneider. SOS 18th
street northeast. a lace curtain was
blown against a lighted gas jet and
was consumed. No other damage was
done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-05
Time to Renew Policy.

Benedict XIV thinks it is time to re-
new the policy of Leo XIII. and also
that a re-establishment of a political
peace would be the first step toward
renewed attempts to stop the splitting
of Christianity into great number of
sects.
For this purpose the Pope intends to
set up a commission Of four cardinals
who will devote their intellectual and
moral energies to the study and solution
OF the difficult problem of religious dissen-
sions within christendom.
ut seems to the Vatican that the ortho-
dox Slavs will be very soon called to take
a more active part in the life of western
nations, either Protestant or Catholic, and
that il is necessary to come to an I'M
derstanding with them, in order to avoid
evils produced by religious intolerance.
The newly planned commission of car
dinals will pay attention to warnings for
unity which from time to time manifest
themselves in the orthodox churches and
to cultivate friendly relations with the
Anglican church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-05
Russians Welcome More.

DIR. Palmieri made public letter he
had just received from Prof. W. Ekzem-
pliarski, editor of the Christian
Thought, In which the Russian writer
said:
at is with feeling of joy that Rus
SLAMS see their American brothers take
in hand the initiative of Christian unity
"Of course, Rome cannot see with in
difference the growing friendship be-
tween Anglicanism and orthodoxy" DIR.
Palmieri declared, and consequently
the new commission of cardinals will
examine whether American Christianity
feels instinctively the need of harmon
izing the various tendencies of Chris
tian mind to form a united Protestant
ism, which would be the first step
toward united Christianity.
in this field it is felt in Rome that
the United States have providential
mission to fulfill. America is an inn
mense reservoir of Christian energies,
which cannot now exert their whole
for they are scattered.
Therefore the fact that divided
branches of Christianity may meet and
discuss in the spirit of tolerance the
controverted points among the Chris
tian churches is already great VIC
tory over the spirit of intolerance and
division"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-05
POPE PLANS UNION
Of CHRISTIANITY
To Name Commission of Car
dinaIS to Seek Relations
With Anglican Church.
RUSSIANS WELCOME STEP

Pope Benedict Nv is about to appoint
a commission of four cardinals to work
for a reunion of Christianity and the
cultivation of friendly relations with
the Anglican Church. public an
nouncement from Rome to that effect
will be made shortly.
This information was received IN
Washington in private letters from the
Vatican addressed to DR.. A. Palmieri
of the Library of Congress, who is
recognized authority on ecclesiastical sub
jects. Dr. Palmieri. who pointed out
that the proposed reunion is along the
line of the movement begun by Pope
Leo NH and abandoned by Pope Plus
y, said that the new movement Will be
directed particularly toward the estab-
lishment of reunion of the Russian
Church and the papacy.
The movement will include, DR.. Pal
mieri said, thorough denomination
into the validity of Anglican or Episco-
pal ordinations, which was settled IN
the negative in papal bull, apostoh-
cal sedis," by Pope Leo n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-05
OKLAHOMASTORM
KILLS II CHILDREN
Tornado Hits Vireton Just as
School Was Being
Dismissed.


By the Associated Press.
MUSKOGEE, Okla, January "a
total of eleven dead and the injury Of
a number of others, who are expected
to die, was the report today from the
district, which was swept by a tornado
yesterday. All the dead were school
children ranging in age from six to
eighteen.
The loss of life and the bulk of the
property damage occurred in the valley
town of Nireton, Okla, thirteen miles
northwest of McAlester. Preparations
were being made for the noon dismissal
at the country school there when the
tornado entered the valley and swooped
down upon the village. The school
house was carried off its foundation
and screaming children and timbers
were hurled through the air by the
fury of the wind. Bodies were picked
up a hundred yards from where the
schoolhouse stood, they being blown
across a ravine and well up on the
opposite hillside.
OF the twenty -nine persons within the
building only two escaped injury. Four
are believed to be so badly injured that
they cannot recover. The teacher, Miss
Vera Carter. at first believed to have
been killed, sustained double fracture
of the jaw besides other painful in
juries. She is expected to recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-05
SAYS CHARGES ARE BASELESS.
Ohio Guard Officer Denies Troops Are
Mistreated on Border,

Secretary Baker has made public a
letter from an officer of + Company, Sd
Ohio National Guard, Infantry, assert
ing that charges of mistreatment of
Ohio troops on the border were un-
founded. Speaking for his company,
the cleveland Grays," the officer.
whose name was withheld, says that
organization was not in sympathy with
1.-The effort made by some Cleveland
troops to secure through newspapers
an order to return home"
There has been no cause for COM
plant of suffering with cold" the let
ter continues, "or of lack of medical
treatment on the part of the Ohio
troops on the border"