davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1917-05-17
No Flags on Apparel.

The statement Of the district attorney
that the sale of footwear and other arti-
cles of apparel bearing the national flag
is illegal in the District of Columbia
should stop the display Of all such goods
and the wearing here of articles of this
kind bought IN other cities where the
law does not apply" This is matter of
statutory prohibition, as well as a mat
ter of taste. The flag is a symbol and
not an ornament. When worn in a but
tonhole it is a token of citizenship, not
an adornment. To put the flag on collars
and cuffs, neckties, shoes and stockings
is an unpatriotic utilization of the en-
blem for personal decoration. The mer-
chants of Washington will undoubtedly
observe the law and refrain from the
display of any goods that carry the flag
improperly.
Evening star., 1917-05-17
Russia on the Upward Plane.

The Russian ministry changes are ap-
parently in the interest Of harmony be-
tween the provisional government and
the representatives of the proletariat,
known as the council Of workmen and
soldiers. Through the retirement of
Milukoff, foreign minister, Kerensky,
formerly minister of justice, becomes
the dominant factor in the government,
changing his portfolio to that of minis
ter of war. By this means he acquires
control of the governments fighting
force, which gives him distinct advan-
tage. Furthermore, his intimate asso-
ciate, Tereschtenko, former minister Of
finance, becomes minister of foreign af-
fairs. The vice president Of the council
of workmen and soldiers is slated for
the marine ministry, and four socialists
or social democrats are booked for other
portfolios If this coalition ministry
can work in harmony for a few weeks
it will be possible for Russia to gain
stability Meanwhile the danger of
separate peace with Germany has ap-
parently passed.
The advance of $1o0,OoOOOo by the
United States to Russia is to be accepted
as sign that this government at least
has confidence in the steadfastness of
Russia as an enemy Of Germany. If
there were any serious doubts on this
score the money undoubtedly would not
be loaned without any security whatever.
This enormous advance of funds is GER
tain to have a great moral effect, not
only in Russia, but elsewhere, stimulat-
ing confidence in the ability Of Russia
to maintain herself as an anti-Teutonic
war factor.
Evening star., 1917-05-17
Menin.

An interesting possibility is suggested
by dispatch from Amsterdam to the
effect that the Germans have deported
the civil population of Menin, Belgium.
In the absence of explanation it is to
be understood that the people have been
either sent elsewhere to do work re-
quired by Germany or have been with
drawn from this town in anticipation Of
a. possible retirement of the German line.
Menin lies about eighteen miles south
east of Ypres or fifteen from the fight
ing line east of the latter city. It is
directly on the Franco-Belgian bound
ary, and in case of withdrawal Of
the German lines, as result of the pres
eht severe fighting in the Arras region,
it is quite conceivable that it would be
one of the pivotal points Of the new
alignment. Usually these Amsterdam
dispatches are based upon reliable in
formation, and the statement that the
people of Menin have been deported is
to be credited as possible indication
of important things about to happen.
Evening star., 1917-05-17
The Session.

When the special session began early
adjournment time. As they put the
case, there was nothing ON the card to
keep Congress longer. Partisanship had
been banished., The Presidents mes
sage had been applauded on all sides.
TranslatiIg it into legislation would be
easy, and done promptly.
As June is only two weeks away and
tile work in Congress in some confusion,
the gossips have revised their first guess.
Some think early July a iikelier time
than early June, while others pick early
August in preference to both.
Guessing is free to all. But why
guess Particularly, why should Con-
grcss keep its eye ON the clock, like an
impatient schooiboye Why should it
not work steadily on what is set before
it, in a spirit of doing everything nee
essary and in orders
There is lot to be done. Nobody
may say just how much. But whatever
is necessary should be done. Every iron
should be struck while hot. And we
have large number of irons in the fire.
Four years ago when Congress was
called in special session to redeem the
promises upon which the democracy had
obtained full power there was guessing
as to the time that would be necessary.
The first guesses named four months.
These presently were revised, and six
months substituted. After awhile came
suggestion that the special would run
into the regular session; and that hap
pened.
There was good reason. The demo-
cratic program was large. Tariff re-
vision and currency revision alone
bulked immensely. So that when that
Congress took hold it refused to let 60
until its task was completed.
The present special session is far and
away more important to the country
than was that. No peril from either the
tariff law or the currency law then on
the books existed. The country was
prosperous and the world at peace. A
successful party was simply carrying out
party program in the usual way.
Now, everything is in commotion.
Every day brings, or is expected to
bring, new, developments. Congress is
dealing with new subjects, andswith old
subjects in new ways. Why should it
set time, or work against time set
by others, for closing its laborss
Evening star., 1917-05-17

rule, the place Of an experienced ma
tional legislator now in commission is in
Congress rather than in the army or
navy. The country needs him where
he is great deal Of important work
awaits him-work which should show
the praeticed hand.
In the matter of the war, Congress is
just getting into its stride. Yesterdays
debate in the Senate is forerunner Of
what is to come. Such colossal and mo-
mentous transactions as are now in
progress Of necessity generate differ-
ences of opinion, and under our form of
government such differences must be
fought to a finish. And for the fighting
in Congress training is as valuable as
for the fighting in the trenches. The
man who knows how is the man we all
want to see on duty.
Fortunately, there is plenty Of good
material for both fields of action. The
country is full of competent men. If
in certain walks sluggishness has existed
Of late years the explanation is not far
to seek. We have been prospering dur
ing long period Of peace. and neglect
ing to prepare against a time Of war,
certain IN this old world to roll around
every now and then. Here at last is
war again; and while we are not at pres
ent in shape for it we can by assigning
men to their proper places and co-ordi-
mating our efforts soon be.
Evening star., 1917-05-17
American Ships in the War.

American warships are now on the
fighting line, doing their bit in the war.
They are not the big battleships, the
dreadnaughts and super-dreadnaughts,
capable of fighting the ponderous war
craft Of Germany on equal terms, but
the more useful smaller ships, the de-
stroyers, the fast fellows that can over
take submarines and sink them if they
get within firing range. They are now
on duty, going into service within a few
hours after reporting at a British naval
base, putting the American flag in the
war zone and bringing directly home to
the people Of England and to any Ger
man submarine commander who may
come within sighting distance the fact
that the United States is now in the war
in earnest. Already comes report that
one of the American destroyers has had
a "brush" with German submarine,
with what results are kept secret in ac-
cordance with the fixed policy of the
British admiralty
This flotilla, of unknown numbers and
composition, is but the advance guard
of the American sea force that is to
make the lanes of navigation safer and
to beat the German game Of starving the
allies. Others will 60 forth, perhaps not
of the standard naval destroyer type,
but designed to keep the submarines
down by virtue Of their high speed and
superior armament. A special fleet of
them is now under construction. One
has already been launched. If all goes
well in the course Of perhaps a couple
Of months these little sub-chasers will
be going forth across the sea, in groups,
to try to turn the tables on the German
undersea craft and make the waters
around England and France deadly for
them.
high honor has been paid to the men
who have thus carried the American flag
over the seas and set it afoat over the
waters that have been marked by the
crimes against humanity in challenge Of
which this country has gone forth to
war.
Evening star., 1917-05-17
A More Glorious Fourth.

The fireworks will not be permitted to
shine
When our holiday great comes around.
Our patriotism we'll strive to refine
Till sense is replacing the sound
Mid the din that arises from day unto
day,
Our patience to keep we will try.
Since we know that the calendar has on
the way
A nice, quiet Fourth Of July.
Away from the crowd we can peacefully
roam,
Where no automobiles buzz or crash.
Nor feel, as we're singing Of country or
home,
That the whole world is going to
smash.
Oh, better by far than the gunpowder
toy
And the whizgig that hurtles on high
Is this prospect Of gentle, innocuous
joy;
A nice, quiet Fourth Of judy!
Evening star., 1917-05-17
The Waning Submarine Power.

A week ago the British admiralty's
figures showed a continued drop in sub
marine sinkings, both in total number
and in percentage of the sailings and
arrivals at British ports. This weeks
report shows still further reduction,
with only eighteen ships over 1900 tons
destroyed, five merchant ships of less
than 1000 tons and three fishing vessels,
or twentysi1 in all, a drop altogether of
twenty ships of all tonnage. The sink
ings were only 45-1o0 per cent of the
total sailings and arrivals, or less than
half the percentage of week ago, the
lowest percentage but one since the ruth
less submarine warfare was begun Feb
ruary l, that lowest point being 43100
per cent.
It has been admitted in the German
reichstag by an official of the marine
ministry that owing to improved meth
DDS the allies have been sinking larger
number Of German submarines than
heretofore. Still, no indications have
come from the admiralty at London re-
specting the total number caught or
sunk, though indications have been given
that the sea patrol has been increasingly
successful in the campaign against the
U-boats. Assurediy the falling off in
merchantmen sinkings indicates plainly
xho% %bA s,,Jv,, v;u oa oro mn 1nu1or 90
effective, if they are as numerous, as
two months ago.
The intensive submarine warfare has
now been in progress three and half
months, and while an enormous ton
mage has been destroyed, the process has
by NO means brought England to the
point of exhaustion. It was the open
boast Of the advocates of ruthleasness in
Evening star., 1917-05-17
A sportsmanlike Aversion.

"What do you think of this submarine
warfare9"
"Well," replied Broncho Bob, at
seems all wrong to me. Dealing from
the bottom of the deck is bad enough,
but when it comes to pulling something
from the bottom of the ocean, the game
looks like it's pretty far gone to the
bad"
Evening star., 1917-05-17

Berlin that the submarines would br' fg
England to terms in thirty days. I ~
have, on the contrary, failed Of this ef-
feet, and have furthermore brought the
United States into the war. The de-
cision for ruthiessness at sea is doubt
less now bitterly repented by the Ger
man high command.
Evening star., 1917-05-17

There is no expectation that the gov
ernment will ever succeed in regulat-
ing the price Of food with the same ad-
mirable precision that it displays in
regulating the price Of postage stamps.
Evening star., 1917-05-17

The public announcements with ref
erenee to economy will be effective only
as they are repeated in the privacy Of
the household kitchen.
Evening star., 1917-05-17

In all its perplexities the German gov
ernment does not neglect the effort to
pick out some congenial employment for
Count Won Bernstorff. ...
Evening star., 1917-05-17

The work Of framing revenue bill
has never proved an easy task for Con-
gress. At the present time the public
recognition Of the country's need should
make the responsibility somewhat less
difficult.
Evening star., 1917-05-17

The suggestion that food Spectators
be publicly executed seems a little
drastic. Do not hang them. Put them
in overalls and let them help in produc-
ing actual food.
Evening star., 1917-05-17

Russia cannot fail to see the advan-
tage Of establishing secure form of
government that will encourage its
friends among nations to make ad-
vances that may be needed in the way
Of funds.
Evening star., 1917-05-17
Voicing an Old Grudee.

"Do you enjoy Wagnerian music7"
"No," replied Mr.. Cumrox; "I'm sur
prised that its wild disturbances didn't
long ago arouse our suspicion that the
Germans are ruthless and warlike ma
ton"
Evening star., 1917-05-17

The man who predicts a surplus of
food as a result of present agitation is
one of the most hopeful of our prophets.
Evening star., 1917-05-17

By resigning from Congress to be-
come soldier, Augustus p. Gardner
proves that he has the courage Of his
conscriptions.
Evening star., 1917-05-17

Occasionally a party leader has to ac-
celerate his pace to keep from looking
as if he were being pushed by public
opinion.
Evening star., 1917-05-17
Human Progress,

Some lessons hard the world must learn
In spite of what was taught before.
Experience is teacher stern,
And men must go to school once more.
Evening star., 1917-05-17

Map makers long since despaired of
keeping up to the minute on the varia-
tions of the Hindenburg line.
Evening star., 1917-05-17

Assailed by the moralists and the
Economists, old King Alcohol may as
well abdicate without further protest.
Evening star., 1917-05-17

Every time Zeppelin is destroyed de-
fenseless civilians have reason to re-
joice.
Evening star., 1917-05-17
Plant Corn.

From the Memphis commcrcial-Appeal.
Wheat is getting to be too much Of
an autocrat In this democratic country;
take away its Scepter. .
Evening star., 1917-05-17

"De man dat tries to please every
body" said Uncle Eben, "can't possibly
git by wifout tryin' to fool somebody"
Evening star., 1917-05-17
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Emporium of the Near Future.
"Have you any anthracite coal todayi"
"The jewelry department is on the
fourth floor"
Evening star., 1917-05-17
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
llth st. and Pennsylvania Avenue.

New York Office: Tribune Bldg.
Chicago Office: First Nat. Bank B!dg.
European Office: Regent St, London.
South American ONCE: La Vale 34l.
BueEcs Aires, Argentina.
Evening star., 1917-05-17

The Evening Star. with the Sunday
morning edition, is delivered by carriers
within the city al As cents per month;
daily only. IS cents per month; Sunday
only, 20 cents per month. orders may be
sent by mali. or telephone Main 2440.
Collection is made by carrier at the END
Of each month.
Evening star., 1917-05-17

Subscription nv mail-Payabie in n v n c e :.
Daily, = nday / mel IL { e d. toe per month.
Daily. $ III ds d. 40c per month
Saturday Star, 81 year: Sunday Star. 40 year.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-05-11
Democratic in Politics.

The Rhinelander News. is disgust
ed with the action of Assemblyman
Rodgers of that assembly district, in
opposing the Evjue bill, and later the
woman suffrage bill.
Any paper, or any citizen OF d dist
riot whose member opposed either or
both of these measures is justified in
commenting on such actions
Villas county's assemblyman also
voted against both bills. In the in
stance Of the Eyiue bill providing for
referendum on the prohibition
question, we think Mr.. Everett only
voiced the sentiment of the majority
of his district, owing to conditions in
I4on county, the other half Of the
district, and having much the largest
vote. In the recent case of the Won-
an suffrage bill, we think that in
voting against it a direct insult was
received by every woman in the dist
riot, and every woman in the state as
well.
es we ever listened to was made by
AR. Everett a year or SO ago when as
Clerk OF the Eagle River High School,
-he presented the graduating class
with their diplomas. Several very
bright girls composed part of the
sclaSS that year, and high tribute
he paid them on the past attachments
zFhlch had resulted in the diploma
7hen handed to each one. Bright
was the future predicted for them
Sand the audience heartily concurred
an all that was said.
Wisconsin is full of just such girls
AS occupied the stage that night, and
6t is our belief that they will prove
10 be just as efficient and capable
women as their sisters mothers, and
grandmothers have before them, and
taking family by family through the
state, as capable Of voting intelli-
gently on any question, as grandfath-
er. father and the boys Why they
should not be granted the privilege
TO use if they wish, .sgets our goat. !"
Any intelligent man who has OBJ
served the specimens of the genus
homo that march up to.every voting
precinct in the land ON election day,
and can declare that women are not
equally entitled to the ballot, will
have TO $50 some'' to convince us OF
the deplorable fact.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-05-11
High School Notes.

Mr.. A. J. Austin was visitor Of
school last Thursday.
Mr.. Anderson, the state school ia-
structor, inspected the grades and
high school Monday May 7th.
Miss Steinke, assistant school super
intendent OF Villas county, was a
visitor at school Monday.
Arbor Day was celebrated by eaclA
class in high school, planting some
kind OF a tree. The grades raked the.
school yard in the morning and nc
school was held in the afternoon.
The Junior Prom, which was given
last Friday night was a grand sue
cess. The dance was given in honor
of the 'Senior Class of 1915" The
Juniors OF the High School thank those
who attended the dance.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-05-11
WINCHESTER NEWS.

/
Matt Connors has builta new garage
Turtle Lake cleared of ice May 4
Erwin Cole is our new autol-ivery-
man.
Mrs. Oscar Olson is visiting relatives
at Schofeld.
DR.. Hickey returned Thursday with
new Ford Runabout.
Mrs. Jas. Sons entertained q few
friends Wednesday.
Henry Burns returned from a visit to
Merrill.
Mrs. G. Olson left Monday for MINI
neapolis to make her future home.
June is approaching, look out for
the Winchester brides.
Mrs Tom Gray went to Vinegar
Monday.
| Mrs. Frank Cole entertained some
north side friends to maple sugar
party last week.
! Mrs. Frank Brands entertained the
Larkin Club Friday. A fine luncl. was
served to which all did justice.
Highway Commissioner Nemacheck
of Eagle River was in town Saturday
and Sunday.
II this weather keeps up the Schoff-
shop bunch will soon have TO give up
card playing and go to gardening.
Frank Cole will soon move to
Rhinelander to engage in business.
John Harkins has returned to Big
Rapics, Mich, where lie was attend
ing thee Ferris Institute.
Chas. Krause, Logging supt. for tha
Turtle Lake LDr Go is building an
addition to his house.
The sewing class of the school is
/ busy finishing up their work for the
exhibit Friday, May IL.
4 The dance given by the NJ. w. A.
Saturday night was very enjoyable
affair.
Mr.. Jesse Tranyer Of Ontonagon.
Mich, is visiting his son, Jess Tranyer,
and daughter, Mrs. Frank Landry OF
this place.
This community has the prepared
ness fever all right, as everyone is
planning to plant agarden, and teams
are blowing and dragging al back
4 yard lots.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-05-11
Day and night Auto Liv-
cry service. Phone So for
Fred G. McIntyre.
CONOVER.

Mrs. Daniel Hedterg and son Harry
were Eagle River visitors Thursday.
Mrs. Lundsen Of Big Twin returned
May 1st from an extended visit with
Chicago relatives.
Miss Ellen Olson left Monday to &C
cept situation with Mrs. Alfred Nor
gan at Eagle River.
A Last Day of School," program
was given at the Monheim school
house Wednesday evening, April 18th.
A large crowd was present and all en-
ioyed themselves. Miss Everson who
taught the recent term, left for her
home in Wausau Saturday morning.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-05-11
Notice For Publication.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. U, S
Land Once at Wausau, Wisconsin, May 9th
1917
NOTICE is hereby given that Phillip Pu1
cell, of Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin, who. o.
March oath, 1910, made homestead application
Serial, No. O3Ol7, for NE1l NWA, Section Ia
Township 40 N, Range E, 4th p. Meridian
has filed notice OF Intention to make Flna
above described, before the County Judge
Amos Radcliffe, at Eagle River, Wisconsin, OF
the 18th day OF June, 1917,
Claimant names as witnesses;
Frank Homer,
Robt. McGregor
Alto Gohres, of Sayner, Wis.
and Alex McGregor, of Arbor Vitae, Wis
RILMAR SCHMIDT, Register
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-05-11
For Rent or Sale.

Three acres inside village linn
its on Silver lake road will let in
smaller pieces if desired.
Will also sell the entire tract Of
Z acres, road on three sides oft.
Inquire of Aug. Radke.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-05-11
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
STATE BANK
OF EAGLE RIVER


7eOlsih' aI we oioSg - ouoln.Ss ~ oalV
by The Commissioners u DdilAllss
RESOURCES.
Leafs aati discounts. - DOL 2 = %
s0Verdratts. ......,.--. '9o '
Banking House =. ! ooo'Oo
EufnlCure anu nAo''l %. 80 $3.50 ),
sO6her real eSGaUe oWIAbu' 40 ! 81
Due from approved reserve
DauKS ana cash on ildiAo : - 81 oof' q
due from obiler pahKS"-'' = 800
Checks on oGller Danks ana
cash Items. s--..'. 49,. 1oo. lo
80 - =
1oCdi :. 'AOA' Z -
L1Ab1AlAlIN''
Capl6al oCock pau III 80 '0lo' 1870 ~ "
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-05-11
For Sale.

go acre farm, 80 acres cleared, nine
room house, barn, chicken house, ice
house 80 rods lake front. One mile
from post Office, store and station.
House worth price asked for farm.
Will sell cheap il taken at once For
particulars write or call,
Herman Korth, Clearwater Lake,
Wis. Box %.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-05-11
Practical Education.

The fact that maple sugar produc-
ton in the province of Quebec, Can
ada, is increasing rapidly is due to es-
adjustment there of three schools de-
voted to teaching farmers how to
make it.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-05-11

Clean your house with a
Eureka Electric Vacuum
Cleaner. For rent at Electric
Shop, $1.0O per day.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-05-11
First pub. Apr. 6, last, May II, 1878
SUMMONS.
State of Wisconsin, Circuit Court for Villas
County.
Plaintiff,

Thomas M. Christensen.
Defendant.
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN to the said
defendant:
You are hereby summoned to appear with
in twenty days after service of this summons,
exclusive of the day of service. and defend the
above entitled action in the court aforesaid;
and in case of your failure so to do, Judgment
will be rendered against you according to the
demand of the complaint, of which q copy is
herewith served upon you.
FRANK w. CA 2TER,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
P. O. Address, Eagle River, Wis.
~ The original summons and complaint is
the above entitled action are now on file in the
Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court for
Villas County. Wisconsin.