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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-28
MONTREAL PREPARING
FOR CONSCRPT RIOTS
Ball Cartridges Issued to Troops
as Orators DenOunce Law.

MONTREAL. May H.-1t is reported
in authoritative quarters that ball car
tridges have been served out to the militia
regiments stationed in Montreal and
that on the first sign OF serious trouble
over CONSUMPTION stern measures will be
used.
Martial law has been urged by the
highest authorities.
Throughout yesterday Down with con-
scription' was the keynote Of many
street corner meetings. The orators
we're principally youths.
At night crowds marched through the
streets. singing, cheering. and shouting
"A has la CONSUMPTION"
Numerous automobiles filled with SOL
dlers were also abroad and more than
one carried stout clubs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-28
Private Taft Joins Enlisted Men
Son of Former President Takes Up Work AS
Irregular, Completing St. Asaph
Track Camp.

Private Charles P. Taft is hard at
work today helping the other enlisted
men of Battery D. Third Field Ar
tillery, put the finishing touches on
their camp at the old St. Asaph race
track, near Alexandria
Young Taft, who is a son of the
former President, as well as a pri-
waite in the regular army, Joined the
command yesterday. with seven
other Yale men. members of the Yale
Battery, he enlisted at New Haven
last week, and was sent to Washing
ton to be attached to the Second Bat
talon OF the Third Artillery.
When they got here. however, they
found that the organization had not
yet arrived from the border. where II
had been stationed for months, so
they were quartered at the officers
reserve corps training camp at Fort
Myer for the time.
Yesterday they were notified that
their camp had been established, ana
Joined their battery at once.
Got Regular Reception.
While the other men in the COM
mand were a little bit discomposed
when they learned of the addition to
their ranks, they all got over 1t as
soon as they met Taft and his fell
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-28

lows. It's the spirit OF the thing.
They're all quite sure that any young
sters who want to do their bit so
badly that they don't walt to be put
through training camp and commits
stoned, but enlist as privRtes, can't
be stuck up" So Taft and his
friends got Just the reception that
they wanted-not as a son of a for
mer President and his fellows OF the
millionaire battery" but as eight
new "bunkies"
Next to the Yale contingent in the
battalion. possibly the most interest
ing figures are the two little mule
colts in Battery F. The colts. Villa
and Carranza by name. are very
highly civiliZed-much more so. in
fact, the boys say, than their names
might indicate.
Their civilization is proven by
their vices-Just as civilization al
ways is. They're nightly nice little
colts. highly educated and with
splendid table manners, but they
have bad habits. They chew tobacco.
That isn't a camp story. They like
the "chaw'" just as much as any
weather-beaten old third enlistment
man-and doubters will be satisfied
II they take the trouble to VISIT the
camp.
STA Hundred In Battalion.
Here. Villa, here. Carranza! is all
that's necessary to bring 'em running,
to get a slice OF plug. And they chew
it just like the most highly civilized
human being-except for one little
thing: They will insist on. swallowing
1t: they haven't quite been educated
up to hitting the knot"
There are around 600 men and as
many horses in the battalion, under
command OF Lieut.. Col. Manus Nc.
Closkey. Battery d arrived on Fri.
day night and Batteries Z and F on
Saturday morning.
There has not been time yet 70
build barracks, so all the men are
CHARTERED in tents, for the time at
least. They don't mind IT, ANY
thing for a change" they say, after
their months on the border. Mess
shacks were completed this morning
much to every ones approval, as the
gunners had to eat in the open on
Saturday and yesterday. The camp
is about a half mile square, with
streets Of tents running the entire
distance. east and west. The mess
shacks are at the north end, with
the officers tents beyond.
In the rear OF the camp the horses
are kept, with the three-inch howit.
zers and ammunition wagons. Even
when there isn't any possibility of
a hurry call, the horses are tethered
beside the guns, so that there would
be no delay getting into action. Some
OF the gunners say they can get their
field pieces ready for action in a min
ute.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-28
ASKS CIVIC BODIES
TO GET TOGETHER
Capt. Oyster Urges Union in
One Organization.
OF CITY DEMAND IT
Fully IndOrses Plan Of Forward
Washington" Movement.
NEEDS OF CITY DEMAND IT

CONTINUED from First Page.)
delegates tc the organization, so that
when Tire citizens OF a given community
agreed on some needed Improvement
and. after careful investigation. decide
to 80 to Congress for It. they need not
90 as representing several dozen citizens.
but as representing several thousands OF
the best business, professional and civic
workers OF Washington.
Could Get Things Most Needed.
20 feourse. every organization in
the city cannot expect to get every
thing it wants, but I do believe that,
through the plan suggested. all would
get infinitely more than they get now
and that the improvements that are
really most needed in the city would
be more readily obtained"
Another reason why we ought to
have a big organization in Washing
ton" Captain Oyster continued. us be-
cause the people have no vote here,
and such an organization would not
only help them to get recognition
from Congress, butt would also prove
a prime factor in winning suffrage for
the people of the District. / am con-
WINGED that we shall win the vote here
as soon as we all get together and
fight hard enough for IL.
Time and again when I have been
before Congress on various commit
tees OF different organizations, have
had Congressman say to me:
"Why have you got so many DIFF
ferent organizations here? Why don't
you get together and agree on some
thing? How can we know what the
people Washington want when one
organization comes and asks for one
thing and another comes and asks
for something just opposite?' Now. 1
know that this condition has hurt us,
and that the minute we can concen-
trate all our energies and go to Con-
gress and say all of us want this or
that, there will be a very marked
change in the treatment we receive.
II read with great interest the in
terview my friend. Charles J. Bell,
had in The Times on this question,
and can say that 1 am heartily in
accord with all he said"
Captain Oyster is one OF Washing
toms best known business men, and
has for years been closely Identified
with civic and business organizations
here. He was for years president of
the Board of Education, and Is now
director of tNe Federal Reserve
Bank at Richmond.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-28
Upton GREETS AMERICANS
Harvard Medical Unit His Guest at
Luncheon.

LONDON, May 2s.-The most elab-
crate welcome given to any arriving
American units was a luncheon ten
dered by Sir Thomas Upton at his
country home for the doctors and
nurses OF the Harvard medical unit,
which is on its way to France.
The grounds OF the house were
decorated with American flags, bunt-
ing. and the Red Cross insignia Sew
eral British army offcsrs and per-
sons prominent in the theatrical pro-
fessIon assisted Sir Thomas in enter
tanning. Arthur Shirley Benn, mem
Der OF Parliament. delivered a speech
during the luncheon, praising the
United States and President Wilson
for entry into the war. Major Pat
terson replied on behalf OF the Ameri-
can unit
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-28
GEnrIes Firm In Mexico.

Poor's Manual OF Industrials lists
only one oil company in whose title
the name Eagle" appears. That is
the Mexican Eagle Oil Company, Ltd,
whose interests are in Mexico and
whose officers are in Mexico city,
Paris and London.
1t has a subsidiary, the Eagle OIL
Transport Company, Ltd, OF which
Lord Cowdray is principal stockhold-
er, with offices in London.
In the New York city directory
the Eagle Oil and Supply Company
of Boston is listed, with headquar-
tiers at 233 Broadway. No record is
to be found OF The Eagle Oil Com
pany OF New York"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-28
STRAW HATS FREE
WITH SUITS AT
FRIEDLANDER'S
Every Suit Sold At $13.95 on
Tuesday Includes Stylish
Hat.

Straw Hats Free-yes, that's true,
every word OF Il! For tomorrow and
only. Friedlander Brothers,
42s Ninth street northwest. offer
brand new, spick-and-span straw HAT
as a bonus on every purchase OF a
classy Spring Suit at SASS.
The Suits alone are great bargains
at the price. while the Straw Hats
make the offer all the more enttcing
Garments such as these are worth
much more a. will be apparent AT
glance.
There is hardly a fabric or pattern
that you cannot find in this great dis
play. Green's blues browns pin
stripes. plaids. overplaids. soft unhn-
Ished worsteds. smart cassimeres, etc.
are among them. The size range Is
so varied that every man can obtain
A perfect fit
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-28
SPECIAL FOR TUESDAY

Mems and Young Mems Genuine
Palm Beach and Kool Kloth Suits In
plain and pinchback, special, $500.
With prices advancing on all lines
Of apparel. II behooves every man TO
take prompt advantage Of this sale
with its truly remarkable values.
Make II a point. men,. to strike out
for Friedlander Brothers. 42S Ninth
street northwest, right now and make
your selection.-Advt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-10-11

NORTHWESTERN
R. R. bridge

The Chicagon & North Western Co.
have had crew Of painters painting
the North-W estern bridge which cross
es the Wisconsin river at this point,
The past three weeks. This is a heavy
service bridge and is 400 feet long
and was painted tire years ago. This
goes to prove that the North Western
company believes in keeping their brid
ges well painted as a matter of econo-
my. This fact brings to our mind that
the city of Grand Rapids should paint
the wagon bridge which spans the
Wisconsin river in this city. On ex-
animation, the city authorities will
find that particularly on the north
ide the paint is wearing off and should
be painted if they wish to preserve it.
This should be done Immediately or
in early spring.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-10-11
SAUSAGE
FACTORY
RUNNING

The new firm of Weiland & Refs
commenced making sausage on Mon
day, Oct. 8, and have considerable sau-
sage already made and is in process
of curing and will be ready for sale
about Thursday. Every bit Of meat
that goes into their sausage is govern
ment inspected and the strictest san
itary rules are being used in the man
ufacture Of their product. Mr.. Refs is
an expert sausage maker Of many
years experience and Mr. Weiland who
has been manager of the Reiland Pack
ing Plant for many years is also con-
versant with the proper care and the
handling of all kinds of meat Togeth
er they should be thoroly competent
to produce first class product. They
expect to cure bacon and ham and have
variety of delicacies for wholesale
purposes only.
Their building has been freshly
cleaned and decorated to make it thoro
Il sanitary for the transactio of their
i sanitary for the transaction of
~ business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-10-11
SEEK
SON LOSIFIVE
MONTH
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mucha Here in
Search Of Boy Who Disap-
peared On Way to Plover
on May 9 Last.
From Stevens Point Journal

from stevens POINT Journal
Alex Mucha, aged II, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Mucha, living two and one
half miles from Codington, left home
on May to carry lunch to his sist-
ers attending school at Plover. He
has not been seen since by any Of his
people. The parents of the boy were
IN town Thursday trying to locate him
or to get some word of him.
It is not believed that the boy met
with harm, but rather that he decided
to seek his fortune and that he is now
afraid or ashamed to return home.
Rumors that he was working in pap
er mill at Grand Rapids caused his
father to make three trips to the mills
in that city and vicinity without find
ing a clue He also visited the mills
here. 1t is possible that the boy is
working under an assumed name.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mucha and their lit
tie daughter Caroline, who is grieving
herself sick over the absence Of her
brother playmate, asks the boy if this
item is read by him, to return home
and resume his place with the family,
promising him that all will be for
given.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-10-11
LITTLE JUDO
MENTNECESSARY

At the Good Roads meeting at the
court house Friday afternoon, among
the many speakers was farmer who
lives on the Plover road. He had lis
tened to the remarks of Mr.. Ferguson
who lives on the Biron road and did
not agree with the statements he made
and therefore took occasion to answer
him: He said: 'My name is Hanson"
in a rich Norwegian accent which de-
lighted the audience. Maybe our road
would blow away but if you touch a
match to that north road, it would
burn up. Mr.. Ferguson is all right.
Hay got nice herd Jerseys which hay
feeds on pie and cake, but the rest
of US want the other road. Yentle-
men of the commission" he said turn
ing to the board, aye tank it take
damn little judgment to daycide this
question"
Everybody shouted. Applause was
renewed when Assemblyman Peterson
commented: Damn little Judgment?
Well, we've got it. He's got the com
mite sized up all right.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-10-11
CELEBRATES
FIFTY-THIRD
BIRTHDAY
EEEEE Hill

Mrs. Mike Serick celebrated her
53rd birthday Friday afternoon, and
in honor of the occasion entertained a
number Of relatives and friends at
their home on Fourth Avenue. A So
cial afternoon was greatly enjoyed af-
ter which a delicious supper was serv-
ed. The tables were beautifully dec
GRATED with ferns and carnations and
twenty eight covers were laid. The
menu consisted of everything the heart
and appetite could wish for. The
guests presented Mrs. Serick with
set Of beautiful dining room chairs
as a token of the esteem in which she
is held. Mrs. w. Serick of Wausau
was an out-of-town guest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-10-11
EAST NEW ROME

The Marsh school is closed for a two
weeks potato digging vacation Miss
Florence Darms the teacher is spend
ing her vacation at home.
J. Irwin and family entertained re
latives from Grand Rapids Sunday.
W. Gehrs of Monroe has bought the
Henderson farm and moved his house
hold goods here last week. This farm
has been vacant for several years.
Mrs. Gehrs and children came Satur-
day.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. Winegarden and
daughter Odelia and Mr.. and Mrs.
Roy Bates and children visited Mr..
Peterson and family of Saratoga.
Mr.. and Mrs. W G. Lord visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Rankin Sunday.
Mrs. R. Reid visited friends in Plain
field last week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-10-11
SARATOGA

Miss Ruth A5horp, who is attend
ing school in Grand Rapids this year,
spent Saturday and Sunday with her
sister, Dorothy, at the Frank Ross
home
The farmers are all very busy get
ting their potatoes harvested which is
but half a crop.
R. B. Roberts left Friday night for
Chicago to spend a few days there
with his sister and father.
Miss Fern Ross is home for two
weeks vacation on account Of potato
digging.
Mrs. William Nicolaus was a Grand
Rapids visitor on Wednesday.
Mrs. G. F. Dawes, two sons and
daughter spent a few days the past
week at the L. r. Hammond home.
Peter Fleas of Nekoosa is building
new home on the land he recently
purchased of Walter lesser.
Mrs. Bertha Van Ruth is spending
a few days with her daughter and
family near Plainfeld.
j. B. Weber and son, VIII since
Tuesday have been filling silos across
the river near Nekoosa.
r. B. Roberts was fortunate enough
to kill a large lynx on hsi farm last
Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Knuteson
were Sunday visitors at the Frank
Ross home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-10-11
FINE DRIVE
ISGREATLY
APPRECIATED

Automobile owners and everyone
else that have occasion to drive to
Port Edwards certainly appreciate
the great changs in the roadway be-
tween Grand Rapids and Port Edwards
Last week the railroad companies com
pleted the work they had to do on the
various crossings in the city and on
the south side. You can now drive
from Grand Avenue in Grand Rapids,
to Edwards avenue on the lower side
Of the village distance Of four miles
over reinforced concrete roads as good
as you will find anywhere. Just ask
any automobile owner hoy they en-
Joy the change.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-10-11
TT. CLASS
ELECT OFFICERS

The members of the T. T. Glass of
the NJ. E. church were entertained at
the home of L. E. Peckham Thursday
afternoon. The annual business meet
ing was held and the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
Pres.-Mrs. D. c. Minard.
Sec.-Mrs. C. M. Renne
Treas.-Mrs. M. E. Pillar
Following the business session a So
cial good time was enjoyed. AS a
means of entertainment everybody
present was obliged to respond to a
toast on the leading questions of the
day which was assigned to each per-
son. Light refreshments were serv-
ed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-10-11

Dl. Goddard books the doctor has
ever written. If you are a sufferer
from Appendicitis, Rupture, Gall
Stone, Collie, Goitre or Chronic dis
eases of private nature, you should
avail yourself of his offer to send YOU
this vluable little book free simply
for the asking. A postal will bring
1t to you IN plain wrapper. Many
so-called surgical diseases have been
proven to be durable by medical treat
ment, more safely, more easily and
;heaply by modern medical methods
than was believed possible few years
ago.
After you have read this little book
you can consult DR.. Goddard on his
monthly visits to Grand Rapids, free
of charge and have the satisfaction of
knowing that you have secured the
expert opinion of a reputable special
lst IN these matters. IF you have been
advised to submit to all operation,
surely do not fail to consult him, be-
fore undergoing such an operation.
His advice may save you many weeks
Of suffering, loss oftime and expense,
possibly your life. DR.. Goddard will
be at the Witter Hotel, Grand Rapids,
all day Thurs, Oct. Is, and makes no
charges for a friendly visit. Hours 9
a. m. to p. m. Address: DIR. God
lard. 121 Wis. ST.. Milwaukee, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-10-11
LITTLE TALKS To
OUR READERS
ANDADVERTISERS
Advertising In Newspaper Amounts
to Sending Your Message by
ESPECIAL DELIVERY"

The message OF an advertiser placed
in The Reporter, is promptly and I'M
failingly delivered to about every
worthwhile home in this city and its
environs. It is delivered, and present
ed to the business managers" of
these homes, at the TIME WHEN
THEY ARE MAKING THEIR BUY
ING PLANS.
No merchant in the city could get
his message to these home-makers and
have it receive their consideration
when they are in the mood to consid-
er it, by any other practical means.
The Reporter, carrying to the home
of the city the history of the tragedies
and comedies, brings also to these
homes all Of the important "store
news" And, to the housewife who
really MANAGES her affairs with
clear business insight this store news
is often the most important thing in
the paper. Important in its posi-
bilities, to her, of taking personal adj
vantage of every phase of "store COM
petition" which has bearing on the
cost of the things she plans to pur-
chase. Important in it's appeal to
her DESIRE TO KNOW about new
things for the home. Important to
her in SAVING TIME in her shopping
Are you telling your store news to
the REPORTER readers?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-10-11
CAN YOU
BEAT IT?
Six Potatoes That Weight Seven Lbs.

Guy Cook, bookkeeper at the C. E.
Blodgett & Sons wholesale grocery has
the thanks Of this office for a sample
basket of potatoes raised in his garden
which for size and beauty have any
thing we ever saw in the potato line,
backed off the map and puts Guy in the
front rank as one who did his share
towards winning the war by planting
a garden. From seven thirty foot
rows he raised nine bushels, six of
which taken from two hills weighed
seven pounds. They are of a white
variety and were planted from seed
sent him by his brother, who resides
at Almond. Not alone are the sam
piles given US, a credit to Mr.. Cook as
a potato farmer, but it also speaks
wonders for the productiveness of our
soil and climate as a potato section
of our state.-Marshfield Herald.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-10-11
BARGAINS INLOTS

The following list of lots in the city
Of Grand Rapids are for sale at bar
gain.
One business lot 80 foot front adj
joining E. Miller's bicycle shop.
Thirty-fve lots 6Ox15O feet, near
street car barns.
Thirty lots 51x128 feet in Glen
wood Addition.
Fourteen lots 55x128 feet in Outlook
Addition.
VIII sell on time, "On or before" 5
years 6 per cent annual interest. See,
write, or phone Geo. n. Wood, Repor-
ter Building, Phone 381. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-10-11
Kohl Stationed on Leyiathian.

Marshfield-Edwin Kohl of this city,
who gave up his law practice in New
York city to enter the navy to do his
bit for Uncle Sam in winning the war
is now stationed on the Z. S. S. Levia-
hian somewhere on the Atlantic"
This ship was formerly the German
iGer "Vaterland," the largest ship in
he world and it is at present being
converted into troop transport He
IS doing duty as cost inspector and ex-
poets he will soon be ordered to
france.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-10-11

Monday afternoon Mrs. F. ". Calk-
ms entertained the Beacon Light club
at her home on Birch street. An in
teresting program was carried out af-
ter which social time was enjoyed.
Dainty refreshments were served.
Mrs. Fred La Brot, entertained a
number Of her friends Monday even
mig playing 500. At the conclusion of
the game it was found that Mrs. Chas.
Larsn;e Lad the highest scc-e ard
ra5eirel The prize. Delicious r-e-e-...-
ments were served.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-10-11
WEEKLY
CHEESE
MARKET

Plymouth, Wis.-Twenty-seven fac
tories offered 1928 boxes of cheese on
the call board and all sold as fol-
lows: 600 twins at 241ac; 100 cases
Young Amricas at 26c, 1.480 daisies at
26c, 584 cases longhorns at 27c and
354 boxes square prints at 26Ac.
Sheboygan, Wis.-Twelve factories
offered TIA cases longhorns on the call
board today and all sold as follows:
AZ at 27Ac and GIL at 27c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-10-11
VEEDUM
STREET
GRADED

-Veedum street, the street running
west out of the city, across yellow
river, is being graded by state men
under state and county supervision.
This is a road which has called lOwd-
" for some sort of attention for many
years and on which we get $500 from
the county as aid. A few corners
have been knocked off which will do
away with one or two short turns,
Strengthening out the road to some
extent, otherwise the road is just as
it was before-Pittsville Record.