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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-01
Physician Joins Army.

Plainfeld-Dr. Frank B. Borden Of
this city has received his commission
in the United States army as first lieu
tenant, medical section, officers re-
serve CORPS.
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Shortage of Flags.

Oshkosh-The committee planning
great parade and demonstration here
is encountering shortage of Ameri-
can flags and is requisitioning all in
sight
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See Swan in Lake.

Neenah-A large flock of white
swan have been observed in Lake Win
nebago. The flock numbers fifty or
seyenty-fve birds.
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Favor Draft Bill.

Grand Rapids Citizens wired Con-
gresham Browne that the sentiment
in this city was in favor of the selec-
tive draft bill.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-01
Ornanize Bed Cross.

Menasha-A chapter of the Red
Cross society has been organized here
with a membership of 100.
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River Falls Citizens Re-Am Their Loyalty Flag and Country

therefore asks you to help in the es-
tablishment of County Council of
Defense. This will involve the COM
plete cooperation of the proper local
authorities and of the vital activities
Of your county, The nation has
great work to do in which it is
duty and a privilege for US as citi-
zens to play our part.
Therefore, be it reslved that a
committee of five be appointed to take
steps toward perfecting county or
ganization in Pierce county,"
In accordance with the recommends
tons contained in the letter read by
DR.. Ashley, it was moved that a chair
man of the County Defense Committee
be. appointed. Judge W. P. Knowles
was unanAmouly chosen, and instruc-
tons given him to choose the remain
der of the committee at his own dis
erection.
C. N. Wiger was next called upon,
and read communication regarding
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''Uncle Sam has called his sons to
take their places in the saddle, the
tented field, and upon the sea. We
may be called upon to make great
sacrifices, the days of 81 to '65 may
have to be lived over again. The
voice of mourning may be heard in
the land, the voice of Rachel mourn
ing for her children because they are
not These are some and only few
of the horrible concomitents of war.
sPaens to our flag; shouts of loyal
ty from every hilltop, though every
stream overrun its banks with senti-
ment; these alone will not feed, clothe,
nor properly equip an army. But
organization for greater efficiency, by
cc-yrdinate action, like some great
machine perfect in all its parts and
acting in time and place, will pro-
duce the desired result.
sWhereas the State Council of De-
tense has been established by act Of
the legislature of Wisconsin to assist
the Governor in order, during the
present war to coordinate all eff
forts with those of the federal govern
ment and with those or other states
and in every way possible to co-op-
crate with the Council of National
Defense at Washington.
"The State Council of Defense
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ing stand the members of Co. G gave
a wonderful exhibition of the use of
the bayonet in warfare, a ten minute
drill being given upon commands from
Sergeant Lystad. The militia boys
went through the maneuyers without
skip, showing beyond doubt that they
have been perfected in drill. The Co.
C boys are fine body Of men, ably
Offered by Captain King and Lieu
tenant Inglis and Lyksett, and River
Falls is proud to have a number of her
finest young men represented in its
ranks.
In opening the program arranged
for the stand, Prof. J. Fl. Ames called
the OCCASION "great day for River
Falls" and said that he believed there
was present the largest gathering of
people which this city had ever seen.
He said patriotic demonstrations were
being held all over the land, not in re-
Spouse to the call of King or a Kais-
err, but for the expression of the senti-
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Many Miles about Show Their Hearty Co
operation with Towns People in Furtherance
of War Plans to Be Put Under Way.
Company Infantry, Command of Lieut.
Ingis, Heads Parade and Gives Interesting
BayOnet Drill as Part of Program.

lions therein contained: Prof. R. A.
Karges, w. B. Davidson, I. I. Lusk,
R. S. Freeman and G. N. Wiger.
A selection by the band was next
given, after which Mrs. C. F. King of
Hudson, prominent in Red Cross
work, was introduced. Mrs. King
talked briefly on the need for Red
Cross associations, saying that it
seemed in time such as this, when
the country faces such critical peri
cd and when every avenue is being
used in the aid of the nation, that it
would be little less than sin for the
men and women who remain at home
to refuse or fail to help. She said
the Red Cross stood out as great
opportunity for those who are unable
to go to the front for aid in many
ways of moment and merit, called at
tention to the remarkable work done
by the Red Cross during the Spanish
American war, at the time of the
great San Francisco earthquake, the
Dayton and Galveston floods and dur
ing the present world war, and asked
her hearers if it was fair to allow the
boys who are able and willing to go
to the front to shoulder the whole
burden without some of the comforts
and attentions which could be pro-
vided for them through the Red
Cross. Outlining briefly the nature
of the work and the manner O. 1serv-
ice, Mrs. King called upon the men
and women present to attend meet
ing to be held later - +h~ "fternoon
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Marchers Led by RencarnaOn of Paul Revere Moves
Through Lines of Cheering Spectators Flag of
Allied Nations Feature of Parade.
Speakers Discuss The War Situation from Various
Angles-NIusic by Band and Drum Corps and
Chorus Singing of National Airs.

members of the G. A. r. post were
in line, their ranks pathetially deci-
mated and their pace unusually sub
dued by the weight Of their advancing
years. The grand old fellows, to whose
patriotism and bravery the present
generation owes more than it can ever
hope to repay, we're generously ap-
plauded by the people along the line
of the parade, who never fail of re-
Spouse when opportunity is given for
expression of the love and esteem
which is in their hearts for the ever
lessening line of blue.
Next in line came the Sons of Vet
Grams, fifty strong, and proud to fol-
low the heroes of the Rebellion. Next
came big body of the business men
of the city, every one of them pa
triotic to the last ounce of their be-
ing. Decorated automobiles were
scattered through the parade, each
one loaded full of intensely loyal Am
erican men and women.
Headed by another drum corps came
CuC Pup1lo VI GAAC POU11C OSIOO10, CAiC
high school students in the van, fol-
lowed by the grades, from the higher
down to the primary ones. Each
marcher carried flag and kept per-
feet alignment and in. step to the
martial strains of music over the en-
tire route. The instructors OF the
schools accompanied their pupils on
the march, and the hundreds and hum
dreds of young people, each proudly
bearing a flag, was TT inspiring
spectacle.
r~'. Riv Nv tool bs q
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Fired by that spirit which gave their
nation birth, thousands of the people
of River Falls and vicinity reverted in
mind to the glories of the past and
turned their faces forward to the call
of the hour Friday when this city OBJ
served Patriotic Day. AS if led by
the reincarnation of Paul Revere and
answering to the echo of his historic
summons, monster parade marched
thrOugi, a human hallway of specta-
tors, the marchers and the gathered
witnesses to the pageant all assembled
to attest their renewed allegiance to
the flag whose colors made River Falls
a waving sea of Red, White and Blue.
1t was great day for this city.
There have been those who doubted
our patriotism, thelo have been those
who felt called upon to openly criti-
ze the seeming indifference of the
4ople of this community to the great
;risis at present confronting our be-
loved land, but today there is no one
who questions the attitude of this city
and her contiguous territory, none so
blind but he may peceive that the peo-
pie here are loyal to the superlative
degree, that there is not one among
them, of whatever rank or station in
re, who will not freely and cheerful
1ake any sacrifice for the cause of
nifty and liberty.
was Patriotic Day red-let-
the history of River Falls,
I'D have been. The larg-
of people that the city
hronged the streets
ear averirg- and w
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hearts for entry into that greatest of
all wars. We are not entering because
of hatred for German people. Why,
they are our brothers. (Applause).
Recently at Chickamagua | had an
opportunity of seeing the hundreds of
Germans who are prisoners there and
as I looked in their faces I realized
we were brothers all-there was no
hatred in the faces of the Germans,
nor was there in the faces of the
Americans, separated from the men of
the foreign land by wire barricade.
This is not war against the German
people, but war against a SYSTEM of
militarism, against a stern despotEm
which cares naught for life and, ,lSss
for democracy, looking upon men as
mere pawns by which they may carry
out their ruthless programs.
"Our liberty has cost US deaf, our
grandfathers and great grandfathers
have paid the price Through their eff
forts has this great republic been
made possible and we are permitted
to gather here this afternoon for
full and free expression of our sentl-
ments. We are not at war out of re-
venge, not because our shipping has
been sunk or because some of,9ur peo-
pie have lost their lives. Those things
could and would have been settled IN
other ways. But we are in this VIZ
because it is a great strife for
and independence and because it
fair that England. Fr""ce and
other allied net
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be 1e. ed without the loss C1 lie,
we must bear in mind that it may not
he. we must expect to share in the
sacrifice, we must also pay the price.
The purpose Of this war is to compel
a wicked nation to do right, to respect
the rights of humanity. The rights
of man must be respected before we
will have clearer skiees and brighter
skies for the nations to come. God
grant that all shall do their part, that
this nation may come out OF the great
conflict victorious and that the war
may speedily terminate. That is my
hope and my prayer"
Rev. G. A. Bird was the next speak
err. He opened by stating that the
idea regarding Methodists was thaI
they were given to saying Amen,
and he said that he felt that Rev.
Spencer had said all that need be said
and that he fervently added Amen
to all of it. He said we were not IN
war because we believed in war, but
the fact remains that we are IN war,
and that we want to get out OF 1t ana
on the right side, therefore we have
this spectacle of united people. lie
referred to the recent proclamation
of the President, asked that all read
it carefully, and gather from 1t the
wishes of the nations executive. he
urged all to follow the Presidents
suggestions, declared that this was no
time for division of sentimtnt, called
attention to the men whom President
Wilson has rallied about him In this
hour of great national danger, espec-
ially of the recent sending of Ellhu
Root to Russia, and stated that there
should be no Withholding from the adj
ministration of the undivided support
of the people. He said we must go
into the war intellectually, do all we
can do in every possible manner, Tor
the Red Cross, in tillin of the soil ana
otherwise. He said that 1t had been
suggested hiatt preachers double up,
one man remaining here to serve all
the ra;torates while the remainder OF
tho gentlemen of the cloth go to the
front and he endorsed the sentiment
bv volunteering to take care OF all the
nastorates while his fellow clergymen
went to war, while unselfsh resolu-
ton on his part evoked a round Oh
laughter from his hearers. Rev. Bird
said we don't want to be "slackers,
but should do all we can to the end
that there be 10 more war in future,
which event ne ventured a prediction
must surely come.
Prof. Lloyd Goble, member Oh the
committee which had been appointed
to prepare a set Of resolutions for
adoption at the Patriotic Day meeting
was called upon to read what had
been offered by the committee. he
prefaced the reading thereof with
few brief remarks, endorsing Rev.
Birds suggestion that all people study
the Presidents proclamation, stating
that the meeting of Friday was held
in response to a suggestion in the pro-
clamation had been read and
re-read solutions committee.
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cataIogued undel IS of the
sterner sex. She at the Red
Cross was non-sectarlssl., vas not an
organization of nurses, nor a society
of physicians, but one in which the
best efforts of all men and women
were needed and wanted.
Comrade Sergeant and his drum
corps was called to the stand and ia
vored the audience with two stirring
martial airs, after which the big
crowd joined in singing, "The Star
Spangled Banner" the band leading.
Through some misunderstanding of
the hour for which he was scheduled
to appear here for an address, Frank
Nye, of Minneapolis, was not present
and after explaining to the assembled
multitude Prof. Ames introduced Rev.
D. B. Spencer, ever a favorite speak
er here. Rev. Spencer spoke for fiji
teen minutes and his remarks left no
doubt in the minds of his hearers of
his loyalty to the flag. He said, in
part:
"My fellow citizens, I wish that |
could say something worthy of this
great hour, but there is a great sor-
row in my heart, grief that we have
become involved in this terrible mael-
strom of war. This is great occa-
sion, but it is not an occasion for en-
thusiasm, it is rather time of
duty, for our country ir fac
ing great crisis. have been one of
many who have fervently hoped and
prayed that we might be spared the
trial of entry into the great conflict,
that the hour might come when we
would be spared the realization of be-
coming involved. | have been willing
to suffer wrongs, have been willing
to suffer indignities, I have been will
ing to suffer insults rather than that
we have to go to war. But the time
for deliverance has passed.
eve have been of different opinions
as to our duty in the crises which has
now passed. There have been some
who have clamored for war, even as
Roosevelt has spoken, there have been
others among US who have endorsed
the attitude of David Starr Jordan,
the great advocate of peace. AS great
ly as the two great men are separated
in their homes on the Atlantic
coast, the other on the Pacific-has
been the divergence in our individual
opinions of the correct stand this
great country should take. We have
discussed the matter among ourselves,
have listened to the reasoning of our
neighbors, and we have come to con-
clusion that the time for division of
sentiment has gone and that here is
now only one path for US all to tread,
that we are henceforth a united peo-
pie. Since Congress has decided for
the sword, there is nothing else for us
to do but give our united support to
the administration. (Applause) What
ever have been our prayers before,
now our path is the straight one of
duty.
1--WE are here this afternoon to
strengthen our minds and stiffen our
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Or. Ashley, after good -scuredly as
surng his hearers that he was not GO
ing to address them and that he hoped
no one would leave for fear of such a
possibility, said:
''The white-robed angel, has depart
ed. A black cloud called War hangs
ominously over our beloved land. The
eagle has plumed himself for fight,
possibly beyond the confines of his
native land.
"Child of the sun, to thee is given
To guard the banner of the free.
To hover in the sulphur smoke
To ward away the battles stroke
And make its blending shine afar
Like rainbows on cloud of war,
The harbingers of victory
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meats Il Pa
made entirely within
week, and advertised for
the remarkable crowd
itself shows where the
mis- part of the state are
as regards the administration
4 the crisis which now. confronts us.
The ceremonies of the day began
with parade, which formed on Sec
ond stseet, promptly at 2 o'clock. The
line of march was as follows: On Sec
ond street from Elm to Cedar, on Ce-
da to Main, on Main to Locust, on Lo-
Gust to Second, on Second to Elm, and
on Elm to Main, where it was disband
ed in front of the speakers stand. The
pageant was one of the most elaborate
ever attempted in this city, the fol-
lowing being its order:
Marshal of the Day, c. G. Knowles,
on horseback.
The artillery" section. Represent
ad by Master Elmer Tubbs, with, a
miniature cannon hauled along by a
pony nearly as diminutive as the field
liece. Master elmer was accorded an
ovation al alC the line of march.
Immediately oloWlag came "Uncle
Sam" striking similar to the popu
lar idea of the 1pearxnce of the sym
bolistic figure presenting our great
nation.
Next III line .lpe the feature of the
parade, the national emblems of elev-
a nations now engaged in co-opera-
e effort to bring wicked and un-
t nation to its senses. Of course,
old Glory" was proudly borne at the
head of the line af flags, the others
followag.-TAe British Union Jack,
the French Hi-C Color, the emblems of
Russia and Italy, Japan and Belgium,
Roumania and Servia, Portugal and
e.aba. Appropriate standard bearers
we're provided, as members of Go. g,
srd Wis. who may lsser have an OPP
0rtunity of fighting side by side with
e people of the nations whose col
rs they carried, were detailed for
The task of transporting the colors
over the line of march. The flags
evoked storms of cheers all along the
line and were later admired by the
great throng of people as they we're
recorded q place of honor to the right
Of the speakers stand.
Following the flags came the Sar-
geat Drum corps. of Ellsworth, at
tssS head Of the veterans of |. N. Mich
ols Post, G. A. r. The drum corps had
fo< is leader, George Sergeant, him
self a veteran of the civil war, the ven
cradle gentleman having served an en-
hsment during that great conflict in
the 18th Illinois Volunteer Irfantry,
then, as even now. noted His
son. John Sars ~',A S the drum
u1er of the two
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representatives OF the wa l116,
1912, 1861 and 1898 being ga-bed in
the regulation military uniform of
those several periods.
Narhing first in line behind large
flag came the Seniors at the Normal
school, closely followed by members of
the Spirit Club, in uniform of the club
and carrying outstretched among
them a flag of unusual size. The
young men made fine appearance
and were generously applauded.
Closely following came another
pretty spectacle The G. O. p (Girls
On Prcmoticn) club, chose to repre-
sent the Red Cross service and it is
wasting words to say that they did
it we'll A bystander was heard to re-
mark that If the girls were true rep
resentatives of the real Red Cross ser
vice he intended to enlist at once with
the sole idea in mind of being sent
Immediately to the trenches. All who
witnessed the parade will agree that
the G. 0. P. portion of the parade was
one of its most charming features.
A float carrying abraham Lincoln"
was next in line, the Civil War presi-
dent being we'll represented as to ia
cial characteristics and height, and
being appropriately surrounded by
members of the race for whom the
great American gave his life.
The members of the Camp Fire
Girls, another Normal school girls as
ISOLATION, marched next in line, prac-
tically the entire membership of the
organization being parading.
Following came another float, rep
resentative of the backing which the
soldiers will receive from the farmers.
Several soldiers were in the front of
the float, behind them standing num-
Der of sturdy farmers surrounded by
their farm implements and specimens
Of the products of the soil which they
viii till to their limit during the period
of the war. The float carried lesson
for every farmer who witnessed the
parade and one which was driven home
in an unmistakable manner.
The Junior class at the Normal were
next IL line, followed by a float repre-
sentative of the be- forgotten
valley Forge" experience of the sol
diers of George Washing5on's time.
The soldiers on the float were poorly
clad and sadly equipped, and stirring
argument against he fallacy CT going
half heartedly to war.
The Sophomore and Freshmen class
es of the Normal were next in line,
and then came float representing
Betsy Ross and The manufacture of the
first Stars and Stripes. The flag idea
was popular one also along the line
of march Following this float came
the rer ainedr of the Normal school
Students, after which a large number
lutifully decorated automobiles
leted the parade.
lille arrangements were being
e for the program on the review
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-he war depart
j produce thenn


he war depart
,produce them
IS been asked to
with the war department
work and to secure committees
tentative men throughout the
s distributed as to be accessible
t cry locality. Inasmuch as you
h agreed to cooperate with this
a citation in furthering the cause of
I ersal Military Training we are
z you whether you will now
20. committee in your locality for
the purpose of securing applicants
who will be suitable material for re-
serve officers, and to help organize
your local committee of prominent or
active men by securing three or four
other men Of this kind to cooperate
with you.
'IIen who have the proper prelimin-
al physical and educational require
hlents will be eligible to attend the
military training camp at Ft. Sheri-
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dan, Illinois, for a period of three
months. during which time they will
be gigen entirely at the governments
expense extensive training to fit them
to pass examinations for commissions.
To obtain suitable men to attend these
camps for this purpose will be the
work of the committee in your town
on which we are asking you to serve.
We already have committees in Hud-
son, New Richmond, Eau Claire and
Chippewa Falls.
These camps are scheduled to open
May 9Th, which makes it extremely
urgent that every committee in the
state be formed to get into action
without one moment of unnecessary
delay. Therefore, we ask you to wire
US Immediately upon receipt of this
letter, whether or not you will be able
to render your country this service
and if you will, full Information will
be sent you at orce.
Yours very truly,
C. M. Sommers,
Executive Secretary.
AS the communication had asked
that a committee be Immediately ap-
pointed upon its receipt, Mr.. Wiger
announced the following men as hav-
ING been chosen to attend personally
to the recommendations and sugges-
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NAVAL STORES.

SAVANNAH, GA. March lo.-Turr~ntinc
Iuct. AZ: sales. none: receipts. IL casks:
> hipments. Is casks. stock. ia.siE caSks
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CHICAGO GKAIy MARI,ET
,By W. =. cr"uShaw * 90,
Richin"nT. Va, March ~. l.

SiltAGO. March lo.-NotMiths Ia nd ing
mat the wheat market to-day averaged
niSher, peace rumorS CAV. quotations n
Downward sweep in the last hour Closing
quotations were unsettled, ranging from iilJ
net lower To sc advance with May ~ 81 .,fi.
and July at 1874. Corn lost ~ Ia 10. and
oats ~ To- Ia Provisions wound M with
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barrels. shipments. 81 barr.,s: stock ,ans
barrels Quote; A., u. g. %. e. r. a
500; H.. Il: X. NJ. 60: N. SO. wu, IA