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The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-07-27
J. G.. Draeger
Electrical Contractor
PHONE NO. 493-W

We Take Care of Everything in the
Electrical Line-Repair all Kinds Of
House Wiring-Prompt Service Ever.
Office-104 N. THIRD ST-VatertOwD
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-07-27
Social Doings

The marriage of Miss Edna Brueg-
gemann of Milwaukee to Mr.. John
w. Burke of this city occurred in the
parsonage of st. Johns Cathedral,
Milwaukee, Wednesday afternoon at 5
o'clock, the Rev. G.. F. Mcbride per-
forming the ceremony. Mr.. T. G. Butler
was best man and Miss Grace Kilian
was bridesmaid wedding dinner
was served at Hotel Martin Mrs
Brueggemann is a daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Edward Brueggemann of Mlwau-
kee. Mr.. Burke is son of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Burke of this city He is a
graduate of Sacred Heart college, and
is now city salesman for the Fisk Rub
Der Co., Milwaukee. The bridal couple
left on a short wedding trip Wednes-
day evening and on their return will
make their home in Milwaukee.
Miss Esther Rogler entertained at a
plate shower Thursday evening at
Riverside park in honor of Miss Elsie
Ebert, who will be married in the near
future to the Rev. William Hartwig.
the amusement and social chat also
contributed to the evenings pleasure.
A dainty lunch was served the pick
nickers and brought an end to an en-
jOyable evening. Those who attended
were: Misses Dorothy Weigel, Edna
Weigel, Isabelle Jaedecke, Esther
Jaedecke, Emma Sell, Dora Geise,
oil I 7 IL;
Kaliebe, Olive Rogler, Milwaukee,
Norma Kuntz, Elsie Ebert, Esther
Rogler.
Mrs. William Schlueter entertained
the members of the Active club at her
home in North Maple street Wednes-
day afternoon. Sewing, music, social
chat furnished entertainment for the
members and a sumptuous luncheon
was served late in the afternoon.
Among those present were: Mesdames
II. T. NOwack, Albert Behling, Otto
Winkenwerder, William GOrder, Jr.,
Arthur Jaeger, and Il. Klatt, Beaver
Dam.
The S. l.. ID. Nj. club gave a picnic
at Riverside park Wednesday evening
in honor of Ruth Moldenhauer, stu
dent nurse at BelOit. Present were the
Misses IsadOre O'Brien, Hattie Zilisch,
Doris Miller Mamie Burns, Loretta
Kiefer, Nell McAdams and Dora Geise
Miss Dora Kusel entertained num-
Der of friends at her home in North
Water street this afternoon in honor
of her sister, Mrs. William Meschke,
of Racine, Mimi.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-07-27
I sUST-PRO0F ALiMINA WIRE
i SCREENS are made to order by
/ JAEGER-MAYER co.
yOrder NOW. Phone 1861
Wanted to BE Suys of IL

Several years ago. at the funeral of
q fire insurance official in Liverpool,
much detested by his staff, 1t was re-
marked that an unexpectedly large
number of them attended On one of
them being asked for an explanation,
he said: ''We wouldn't have missed
it on any account; we want to be sure
that he is buried"
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-07-27
Marriage Licenses.

Byron Crane Patton, Chicago, Lyn-
deth NJ Schaefer, LOmira
Erwin Zirbel, Iron Ridge, Esther
GieSe, Herman.
Edwin Neuman, Elsa Pagenkopf,
Ashippun
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WANT TEN PERCENT.
Coal Dealers To Ask Government For
Privilege.

sn Retail Coal Dealers association,
meeting in Chicago Wednesday, decid-
ed t ask the government to be al
lowed to charge prices that will net
them at least ten per cent for handling
and delivering coal. A committee was
appointed to explain the retail situa-
ton in the two states to federal Of
ficials in Washington
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-07-27
Operator at Junction.

F. j. Weideman, who has been
agent at Redwood for several years,
has been appointed to the position of
second trick operator at Watertown
Junction, which position he prefers to
that of station agent. He will come to
WATERFOWL as soon as some one can
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-07-27
An Eye for Business.

Five-year-old Jimmy had new
brother and his problem was, "What
Will call him?' One day ne decided
and said: ooh! I know. Call him
Jimmy, so when I'm called he can go!"
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-07-27
THE WEATHER

For Watertown and vicnity-Fair to-
night. Saturday fair and warmer
Coolest during last night 65; warmest
today "a.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-07-27

! THE STROLLER
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

WatertOwn also boasts of a citizen
various times as champion fisherman,
champion swimmer and who has cap
tuTed the beauty prize 8 for graceful
form and features of sunshine ever
since he left his cradle. John on last
Monday night solicited the loan of a
yacht for pleasure purposes. John,
with a brother for a crew, climbed
aboard at Cady street bridge, and pre-
pared to embark. "Avast, ahoy, man
the lifeboats and Delay the anchor"
said John, and then leaned back to en-
Joy the moonlight while the crew did
the work. But alas for confidence
Somehow the veteran sailor mis-
judged his balance, and there was a
resounding splash, and the waters
of the Rock river parted in welcome.
Down by the dam, persons looked
about as the surplus Of water sudden
ly poured over to relieve the cOngested
channel, and those crossing Main
street bridge hurried to the end, think
ing that a cloudburst had raised the
river, and fearing that the bridge
might be washed away. But John was
cool throughout it ALL partly on ac-
count of the immersion, and partly on
account of his early training as boat
man at the ferry at the Liederkranz
club, and after blowing part Of the
Rock river from his mouth, he was as
sisted back to the boat and the voyage
proceeded.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-07-27
l am the idle acre.

l am the idle acre.
You will find me on every farm.
For long time no one paid any at
tention to me-
And l am getting tired of being
overlooked.
Besides, l hear that | am needed
BADLY.
They say that many folks across the
sea and in the cities will go hungry
unless each acre does his bit.
And here l am, loafng.
The busy acres are Sneering at me.
| can hear them whisper, Stacker"
They say l am not willing to do my
share
But l AM willing.
If somebody will take me and treat
me right, | will furnish
Thirty bushels OF wheat, or
Seventy-five bushels of corn, or
Sixty tons of tomatoes, or
LOTS of other good things.
I'm not the Stacker.
+ It's the man who neglects me
He is the STACKER.
The automobile is a large iron and
rubber contrivance for transforming
gasoline into speed, luxury, excite
ment and obituaries 1t consists of a
handsome leather-upholstere carriage
! body mounted on fat rubber tire
wheels and contains gizzard full OF
machinery suffering from various all
ments. 1t has run over 100 miles and
ten thousand people 1t can transport
seven people from the front porch to
the police station, the bankruptcy
court or the golden gate in less time
than any other known method
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-07-27

Fr:enc.s. -nd Their Uses.
Use yo.tr friends IN such a way thar
'i+y won't nlihd you. using them, and
80 encourage them in using you the
li',e Nay.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-07-27

You can have the union label on
your printing at the News office.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-07-27
MEETINGS

Tonight.
LiederkranZ.
ST. Johns Church Choir.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-07-27

Miss Dora Kusel entertained num-
Der of friends at her home in North
Water street this afternoon in honor
Of her sister, Mrs William Meschke,
Of Racine, Mimi.
The Detroit times., 1917-12-18

HEADS BRAZILIAN WAR commis-
SloN-Colonel Cana IS head ~ the
war commission from Brazil which
has just come 10 the United States
10 confer on the best method of
employing the forces q Brazil in
the war against Germany
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-15
FORM CORPORATION TO
 BUILD IMMENSE FLEET
Fifty Million Dollar Concern to Be Organized Under District of
 Columbia Laws Tomorrow.

Washington, April 14-The admin istration program for building a vast fleet of wooden cargo ships to trans port supplies to the allies, and thus defeat the German submarine cam paign, will be put definitely under way Monday when the shipping board will form a $50,OOO,OCO million cor poration to build and operate the yes sells. The corporation will be organ ized under the laws of the District of Columbia and the entire stock will be held by the shipping board.
 In legislation to be introduced in congress early in the week the board will ask authority to increase the stock in future, if needed, to as much as perhaps $225,000,O00.
 Major-General Goethels who, at the direction of President Wilson. has agreed to supervise the building of the ships, will come to Washington to take charge of the work as soon as he can arrange for the building of New Jersey highways. F. A. Eustace, a Boston mining engineer, who, with F. Huntington Clark, a New York en- gineer, conceived the idea of a wood end ship fleet, probably will be as- sociated with Major-General Goeth- els
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-15
1RUL0Ck, yAYL0R AND HOOKER FOR
 TUE CONVENTION
Elliott and Banks Also Ap- pear to Have Been Nom
 mated in Primary.
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Meager and incomplete returns from yesterdays democratic primary election indicate the nomination of H. E. Trulock, Dan Taylor and T. M. Hooker for delegates to the consti- tutional convention from Jefferson county, and of Judge John M. Elliott of Pine Bluff and A. B. Banks of Fordyce as delegates from the Sixth congressional district.
 Fef Democrats evinced sufficient interest even to cast ballots, and in some of the country precincts no elec- tion was held. The vote in Pine Bluff was very small, only about 360 of the 1,6OO voters casting ballots.
 Vote by Wards.
 First-Trulock IT, Taylor 35, Hook CT 29, Niven 19, Gould "A, Banks 2-s, Elliott 37.
 Second--Trulock S3, Taylor Ill, Hooker S4, Niven 5S, Gould 61. Banks 1,231, Elliott 123
 Third-Trulock no, Taylor 133, Hooker 83, Niven 6S, Gould 54. Banks 13S, Elliott 149.
 Fourth-Trulock 17, Taylor 2S, Hooker, IS, Niven 8, Gould il, Banks 25, Elliott 24
 Waugine township-Trulock Il, Taylor p, Hooker 20, Niven 10, Gould 12. Banks 25, Elliott "A.
 Totals in five boxes-Trulock 238. Taylor 329 Hooker, 234, Niven 16S, Gould 162, Banks 346, Elliott 359.
 Country Boxes.
 Tucker-Trulock IT, Taylor 22, Hooker 13, Niven 20, Gould 15, Banks 23, Elliott 23.
 Victoria-Trulock 8, Taylor 4, Hooker 1, Niven 1, Gould ?, Banks 4, Elliott 4.
 Sherrill--Trulock 16, Taylor 23, Hooker IF, Niven 6, Gould 6.
 Wabbaseka. -Trulock IS. Taylor 16, Hooker IS, Niven 4, Gould 1, Banks IS. Elliott IS.
 The figures from Altheimer were not received. Forty-six votes were cast there, and it was said Taylor Trulock and Hooker were given ma jorities.
 Fordyce, the home of MT. Banks cast $50 votes, practically solid for Banks and Elliott.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-15
100000 MIN BY MAY 1
 SECY DANIELS AIM
Navy Department Head Would Sig nalize Dewey's Victory by An.
 nOuncement of 100000 in Navy.

Washington, April, 14.-One hun dred thousand men by May is the recruiting aim set for the navy today by Secretary Daniels. He hopes o signalize the anniversary of Dewey 5 victory at Manila with the announce ment that the enlisted personnel has reached this figure.
 "When we closed the books last night" the secretary said, "a net gain of 1866 men for the day was register ed; the heaviest single days enlist ment on record in the navy depart ment. Not bad for Friday, the 18th.
 .'The days enlistments brought the total, not including reservers or naval militia who are mobilized and on active duty, up to 6S,93S, an in- crease of 6,27O since the first of March. This great increase is all tho more gratifying because it has beel accomplished without in the least de- parting from the high standards here- tofore required"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-15
NEW GUARD UNITS
 CAN BE FORMED BY THE STATE War Department Reverses
 Ruling Against Advice
 of Military Experts. ALLOWANCES FOR
 SOLDIERS FOLK Senate Committee Accepts Recom- mendation That Dependents of Enlisted Men Be Paid *l5 Monthly in War Time.

Washington, April 1l.-Against the judgment of military experts as to the wise course in the present en- ergency, the war department was compelled to reverse a previous rul- ing today and announce that under existing law states have the right to organize new units of the national guard. This opens the door to expan- sion of the existing national guard force by 1250O0 men to 100000 at peace strength or more than 10000 on war footing.
 The senate military committee to- day cleared the way for taking up war legislation Monday by considera- tion of war department amendments to the present national defense act to perfect the new organization. Whether public hearings will be held on the new army bill containing the elective draft feature, has not been decided Many requests for hear ings have been received.
 More Pay for Enlisted Men. After a plea today by Senator Hughes to double the pay of enlist ed men, the committee decided to ask the war department for suggestions recommendation and cost estimates regarding the increase of the pay of enlisted personnel from $15 to $20 $25 and $30.
 Virtually all changes in the ma. i tional defense law suggested by the army general staff have been accept ed by the committee, and a bill in. cooperating them will be reported l., the senate Monday. The amend ments include authority to increase the general staff to 92 members, to increase the number of machine gun companies in each army division from 10 to 23, and to increase the number of non~commiss toned officers of each army unit.
 Separation allowances for soldiers dependents in time of war, recon. mended by the general staff instead of the $50 allowance given by con- gross to dependents of guardsmen were approved by the committee, and included in the bill. This provides that during the war dependents c1 enlisted men shall be paid $1; monthly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-15
M'GEhfE TALKS
 0F CUT.OVfR
 LAND MEETING
Local Lumberman Believes Great Benefits to Follow
 New Orleans Meeting.

That the Southern cut-over land conference, which was held in New Orleans last week will result in enor- mously great increase in the wealth and prosperity of the entire South, is the opinion of F. o. McGehee, who with Mrs. McGehee, was in attendance at the conference, and who returned early yesterday morning.
 MT. McGehee stated that beyond a doubt the owners of such land will place great tracts of the land on the market and will assist in the coloni- zing and cultivation of the land. He is of the opinion, however. that by far the greater amount of the 110,0OO,OOV acres of cut-over land of the south will be used in the immediate future for stock raising purposes.
 "The livestock industry has appeal ed to the big timber and lumber com panies," he said, "and they have but the one problem to solve, before they decide to go into the stock growing business on large scale, that being the question of providing the neces- sary feedstuffs during the four winter IIlOIlllS Ol luc yCdI' AC oOoI CNPSi t" of the federal department of agricul- ture are studying this problem, they have already, at the conference, given valuable advice, and they are confi- dently of the opinion that the growing of livestock on the cutOver lands Of the south will aid immense wealth to all the territory involved, while the lands themselves will be made even richer than they are now"
 MT. McGehee stated that in the inn mediate vicinity of Pine Bluff there are about 75O,000 acres, of cut-over lands, and that there are about 6,O00,- GOO acres of such land in southern Arkansas, all of which is ideal for stock growing, with the proper ar engagements for feeding the stock du- ring the winter season.
 It was brought out at the confer ence that there is decrease. in the past three years. of 29 pounds or beef per capita in the United States, showing that there is nearly 3,00O,- 100000 pounds less of beef in this country today than there was three years ago. The supply is being daily reduced, he said, and it is vitally necessary that something be done at once to change these conditions.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-15
FALLING FROM CRADLE, BABY
 DIES BY FIRE
Eight Months Old Son of MT. and Mrs. Cliff Winters
 Victim of Tragedy.

Clifton Marion Winters, eight months old son of MT. and Mrs. Cliff Winters, was fatally burned about 9:30 o'clock yesterday morning, at the home of his parents, 2006 Chest nut street, death assuaging his suf- ferings within short time after the accident occurred.
 The baby was asleep in his cradle, which Mrs. Winters had placed near the stove, because of the chilliness yesterday morning. Mrs. Winters left the room, to attend some house. hold duties elsewhere in the house, and also to do some work in the yard. Returning to the room fe" minutes later, she found the baby on the floor, literally cooked. It is be- lieved the baby awoke, and attempted to get out of the cradle, falling Fo the floor so close to the stove that it's clothing ignited.
 Mr. and Mrs. Winters were over- come by the shock of the baby's ter rible death, the mother being prOs- trated. Besides his parents, the baby is survived by two sisters Frances and Virginia.
 The funeral will take place at o'clock Sunday afternoon, from the home. with services by Rev. w. J. B Cox, pastor of the First Baptist church. The interment will be 1T Bellwood cemetery and Winters Julian, Spencer Fox. Jos. A. Glenn ent, Jr., and Clyde H. Hellums will serve as pallbearers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-15
A. B. |. NATIONS MAY ESTABLISH
 OWN ENTENTE
Negotiations for Conference
 Follow Bolivia Break With Kaiser.

Buenos Aires, April 1A.-The A. B. c. governments arc reported to be negotiating with the view to a con ference in Buenos Aires of represen- tatives- of South American republics in order to study and establish, if possible, continental entente, con corning problems arising out of the war.
 It appears that Argentine and Bra gil desire uniform participation of South America, Mexico, Peru and Ecuador in favor of Q congress oi Latin-American republics, with the view especially to try to bring about active cooperation toward peace ;n Europe. This tendency, however, is not so strong since the rupture be- tween Brazil and Germany.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-15
CAPITOL GUARDS
 FIRE ON INTRUDER

 Little Rock, April 14.-About lj o'clock Friday night two of the mem oers of the Beebe company patrol Ing the state capitol saw man craw- ing toward the building at the north end of the structure. He was at- tempting to conceal himself behin1 the shrubbery. Private Griffin of beebe. and Private Joc Levy of For @ rest City called upon him to halt
 when he found that he had been dis covered, he turned and fled toward the army wagons parked on the north part of the grounds. The guards men fired eight shots at the fugitive
 put so far as they know they did not mt him, and he made good his escape
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-15
SWISS HOLD SAMPLE FAIR.

Basic, April 14.-Tomorrow is the dov cot for the formal opening of th9 first Swiss Sample Fai', which Swiss manufacturers and merchants are nromoting with government aid with a view to retaining for Swltzerland it's full share of the worlds trade 1oi- lowing the war. The exhibits at the fa;r will comprise particularly dye stuffs and products of the textile in' dustry. watches, jewelry and toys ,nanchinery. chemical products canned goods and dairy products.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-15
602,230 BALES COTTON CONSUMED
 DURING MARCH

Washington, April 14-Cotton con- sumed during March was 6O2,230 run ming bales and for the eight months ending March 31, 4,517, ,096 bales, the census bureau today announced.
 A year ago 613,754 bales were con- sumed and in the eight-month peri cd 4,230,2O8 bales.
 Cotton on hand March 31 in con- suming establishments was 2,O48,5S5 bales compared with 1,979,764 a year ago, and in public storage at com presses, 2,906,351, compared with B. 407, ,169 a year ago.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-15
CELEBRATE BIRTH
 OF T. JEFFERSON

New York, April 14.-Promineut Democrats from all narts of the coun- try celebrated the 174tn. anniversary of the birth of Thomas Jefferson at 9, banquet here tonight, under the aus- pices of the National Democratic club. Among the speakers were James w. Gerard, former ambassador to Germany, Senators Ollie James of Kentucky, and Pitman of Nevada, and John w. Evis, solicitor general of the department of justice.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-15
Bolivia Gusts Germans.

Lapaza, Bolivia, April 1.-The German minister and his staff yes- terday were handed tfeir passports by the Bolivian government with a note declaring that diplomatic rela- tions between Bolivia and Germany have been severed.
 The note of the Bolivian govern ment to the German minister an- nouncing the severance of diplomatic relations with Germany denounces the attacks of German submarines on neutral vessels as violations of international law and of the Hague conventions. The note recalls tn ii the Bolivian minister to Berlin was on board the Holland Lloyd steamer Tubantia when the vessel was sunk in neutral waters a year ago.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-15
TEXAS RELIEVES
 ONION SHORTAGE

Washington, April 1t.-Heavy ship ments from Texas will soon relieve the countrywide shortage of onions and seed prices down, the depart ment of agriculture announced to- day. "" F'
 Within the last few days, Texas has begun to supply the country with more than 100 cars of onions per day. The crop is two weeks later than usual, but is 20 per cent. larger than last season.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-15
CORNELL MEN FOR SERVICE.

1tcaca, N. Y, April 14.-cornelrs first contribution toward the deiense of the nation, as represented by a student st body of more than thirty men, 1eaves today to engage in ambulance service Pians for the formation cf a student regiment of l,zoo men are already we'll under way. More than a thousand of the students 1nteno to ;oin some branch of the United States service. Many have signified Their intention to, enter the mosquito fleet for naval coast defense.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-15
NEW BANK BUILDING.

Judge H. D. Palmer, resident of Pine Bluff and stockholder in the Lincoln County bank at Star City, an- nounces the construction of a new s6,0O0 brick building for the institu- tion, to be started soon. This is one of the oldest banks in this section of the state.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-15
BATTLESHIP IN WINDOW.

An unique window display is being shown by the Pines lrug store. in tho form of a large battleship, in the regulation gray. and very well made, being true to the ordinary lines and proportions, anL fully equipped with the big guns carried by Uncle Sans warships.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-15
COLORADO BANKER DEAD.

Denver, Colo. April 14.-Gordon Jones, president of the United States National bank died here tonight after an operation for stomach trouble. Un- til few months ago he was a mem Der of the board of governors of the federal reserve bank of Kansas City.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-15
WILSON WORKS ON
 / WAR CONFERENCE

Washington, April 14.-President Wilson to personally begin the formulation of a definite program for the great war conference to begin here next week, with official repre- sentatives of Great Britain and France.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-15
VESSEL
 FIRED BY U-BOAT

Washington, April 14.-The Amer ican schooner Edwin R. Hunt of New York, was abandoned by her crew, under shell fire from submarine, near Cape Gata, Spain, in the Medi- terranean, April z, according to dis patch to the state department from Consul Gassett at Malaga.