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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-12
Too Many Alien Adviser,
How Long Shall We Put Up W;s
Our Foreign Counsellors)
To the Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: The real American people are s..,;.
sick and tired Of having foreigners. mo-.
less affiliated with Germany and the eap,.
"Me und Gott," going around this cour,'
telling them what to do. The fact tina, M.
country has given them wealth, given r.
freedom and given them happiness MAJ.
nothing to them, but, on the contrary. a..
are doing everything in their power 10 hrs
our government. And what is the re,.o.,
The Socialists and the rest Of Ia. ~,
that speak against CONSUMPTION, why are ia.
opposed to it? Is it their conscience or a..
real beliefs? They are the kind that wools,,
volunteer if the German army started ),
march up Brosdwsy-at least not until afr,
the vote was taken-and as far as that ga.
there isn't one Of them that would stsv !.
vote unless some kind friend caught the VA.
on the run. They are like the soldier w.
was running away from the battle as fast a,
he could leg it. An officer stopped him s,s
asked why he was running. His answer va,
that the only reason that he was rurni,,
was because he couldn't fly. That Is sbOu.
the way these brave DIRECTORS would do
start running for polling professionalism
upstate.
Then there Is another little point--thn
wonderful paper for the Socialist and a,
German-"The Call" To it this govern.
ment is doing everything in its power B,
make slaves out Of all of us. And, Of cour,..
some fools fall for that stuff.
Now this paper is putting up a great fgh.
for the freedom of the press--a freedom that
allows it to satisfy its own selfish ends and
possibly other peoples. Who knows Nov
this sweet sheet is being distributed free q,
charge in this section Of this state and nom.
ings when you wake up you have some nice
seditious literature on your doorstep.
Socialism may be all right in its van
every man has a right to his opinion, b,,
when that opinion Is reasonable, then Il b
time that they either shut up or be made .
shut up. Any man has right to express a
opinion as to whether he likes a mans VII.
or not, but the minute that he oversteps thu.
limit and calls her vile names, then he nus
account for himself. The same is tru. D,
the freedom Of the press.
Allow me to indorse The Tribune for ID
out and out stand for America. II spear
for every American that has drop Of red
blood in his veins. NV.
Gloversville, n. Y, Nov. 1, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-12
Pleasure-G Giving Wagner

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: | read in your letter column hb
morning remarkable TRADE against the pre-
duction of German opera In this county
during the war. The author even went |"
far as to ask whether the producers and ps
irons Of this type of music should not "
branded as traitors.
We all dislike 20 see narrow-mindednsS
displayed in our neighbors and fellow m'r
Especially at this crucial time should we |"
tempt to keep our minds in a sound and Fe'
soning condition. II seems 70 me that o.'
friend who so strongly advocates the ae0i'
ton OF German opera is perfect examP,
of what might be termed the "HystehoI
Patriot" To him everything that ss'C'
of the Teutonic, even though il be one o. =,
worlds greatest products of genius, show
be Stunned and boycotted.
| will not attempt 10 defend the proo'v,
ton of that form of opera. as | consider ta''
the management of the Metropolitan opsr'
Company has creditably decided the iss'.
That Wagner lived in an age when the v''
man militaristic element WAS unborni W.
thousands Of music lovers get untold pes
ure and happiness from his musie-tnS,.,,,
and many other things he does not eonsi'''
at all.
Let US have sane thinking in this time
need! There is so much opportunity ~,
real work. Let us forget the trivial
show patriotism in the big issues. s,as
Wagner gives such pleasure 10 eouhus
numbers, he should be moro than ever ssj
tivated in those dark days OF trouble -
sorrow TO bring that solscc 10 those
love him. r. q
Princeton, N. j., Oct. 20, 1911. ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-12
Boiler Factory Instead of Wagner
Opera

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir; Let Us take comfort. II the Wagner
operas are put into storage we can patron
ize the boiler factories instead We have
had enough to last while of the noise and
discords Of the degenerate megalor aniac
who wrapped himself in silk gowns and
ate of gold plate while he worked the crazy
King OF Bavaria 80 successfully.
lnere was plenty of good music before ha
was born. Much has been written sincs bs
Iett a world ne did not adorn. May tho
Hapsourgs and Hohenzolerns and few
million Of their savages soon join hin,
II. B. MORAY, NJ. D.
New York, Nov. ., 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-12
Wanted: a Salute
To the Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir; Whenever see Service flag" dis
played | experience a feeling OF profound re-
spect, feeling that demands some outward
expression. For a woman really suitable
way in which TO ralute these splendidly sig
niii1 Int banners seems never to have been
considered or suggested.
solve my own little problem by quietly
touching my hat manfashion, with my open
hand, though ] do it so unobstrusively that
nobody has ever detected me giving the
salute. Cannot some woman with a more
fertile Imagination suggest a suitable salute
that may opnly be given? MY.W.
New York. Nov. d. 1911
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-12
Round Peanuts

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: One way 70 win the war is to mobilize
the men OF brains and intelligence and put
them at work en- our problems
Isn't IL about time? We are straining
urder our load of round peanuts in square
holes. LR
New York, Nov. 2, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-12
Let's Fight the Germans

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Are we still fighting for demoe-
racy' or has the recent election taken the
pep" out of that battle cryT Let's fight the
Germans and not their form of government.
RESERVE OFFICER, U. 8. A.
East Islip, y. V, Nov. Z, 1917.
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New York, Nov. 7, 1917.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-04-27
CIVILIAN SERVICE APPROVED
Bill to Permit Organization of Those
Disqualified for Military Duty
Wins, 20 to 0.

Madison-The senate has passed the
Wilcox bill empowering the state
council of defense to organize a divi-
sion of enlisted persons for civilian
service. The vote on the bill was &c
to 0. The bill was Immediately mes
saged to the assembly.
The bill provides that any person
who is disqualified for or exempt from
military service, or who is more es-
pecially qualified for civilian service
than for military service, may enlist
in a branch or division of the civilian
service as may best serve the inter-
ests of the state of the nation in the
present war with Germany. The state
council of defense is authorized to
assign to any person enlisting in such
division of civilian service such duties
as they may deem necessary for the
interest of the state and nation. The
bill carries an unlimited appropriation.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-04-27
BIG CROPS BEING PLANNED
Brown County Farmers Will Increase
Acreage to Cope With War
time Conditions.

Green Bay-Concerted effort is be-
ing made by business men, educators,
bankers, officials and other citizens to
induce farmers in Brown county to
produce bumper crops this year to
cope with wartime conditions.
Bankers have subscribed several
thousand dollars to fund to purchase
seed in large quantities to sell to farm
ers.
Indications are every available acre
of land in the county will be plowed
within the next few weeks. Planting
of wheat, beans, corn, potatoes and
rutabagas is advised by County Agri-
cultural Agent Elmer A. ! Carncross,
whose services have been granted by
the board of supervisors to the defense
council.
Children of the rural school will be
dismissed earlier to join in the army
of food producers.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-04-27
DEFENSE UNITS ARE URGED
State Council Issues Appeal to County
Boards to Cooperate in Aid
ing Government.

Madison-"Win the war with food, .
the slogan of Washington authorities.
has become the battle cry of the state
council of defense.
1t was sent forward to every section
of Wisconsin in a letter to the chair
man of county boards, urging the or
ganization Of county defense councils
lin order to. coordinate all our efforts
with those of the federal government
and with those of other states
1t was picked up and carried on by
A. r. Hirst of the highway commits
sion, on the curtailment of road build
ing, because this is not the time for
those in charge of road improvements
in Wisconsin in any way to embarrass
the labor market so that the farmers
can not contribute their share of ma
tional defense by producing as much
food as it is possible for them to pro-
duce."
The state board of agriculture,
moved by the same patriotic spirit, an
nounced that at the coming county
fairs premiums will be awarded on
the basis of production rather than
upon quality, because the board wants
to do its bit ito win the war with
food"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-04-27
STATE TO CONTROL
POTATO SITUATION
WILL AID IN DISTRIBUTION OF
SEED TO THE COMMERCIAL
GROWERS IN STATE.
SALES TO STOP FOR A WEEK
Dealers to Hold Up $50 Carloads SO
Agriculture Department May In
spect Them and Release
Ones Unfit for Seed.

Madison-At conference in Gov.
Philips Office definite arrangements
were outlined whereby the state coun-
Gil of defense will cooperate with the
farmers of Wisconsin in the interest
of a larger crop of potatoes. The meet
ing was marked by note of harmony,
the dealers showing willingness to
adjust their business affairs to con-
form with the plans of the state.
Gov. Phillip announced that in the
northern part of Wisconsin, where POI
tatoes are grown for commercial pur-
poses, the acreage will be about nor
NAL, if not a little above normal, and
there will be no shortage of seed. 1t
appears, however, that in the south
ern section the acreage will be below
normal
The dealers have about $50 carloads,
and it, is estimated that not more than
one-third of this supply will prove fit
for seed purposes. An agreement was
entered into whereby the dealers will
hold the $50 carloads for another
week so that the agricultural depart
ment may inspect them, releasing
whatever is considered unfit to be
taken over for seed. A plan has been
agreed upon for the purchase of pota-
toes by the banks of the state which
will sell them to the farmers.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-04-27
MAY HAVE CONTROL OF FOOD
Bill To Be introduced to Give Defense
Council Power to Regulate
Prices, During War.

Madison-A bill which has the back
ing of Gov. Philip will be introduced
to give to the state council of defense
power to seize foodstuffs and coal if
market conditions or an attempt to
charge unreasonable prices develops
in this state during the war.
Gov. Philip explained that the
measure would not be used to inter-
fere with legitimate business, but
would be used by the council of de-
Tense if war emergency seemed to
warrant it. 1t provides that the de-
Tense body may take over foodstuffs
or coal, the price to be paid by the
state to be determined by the council.
The measure also gives power to the
defense council to take over ware
houses and storage facilities if it is
deemed necessary.
The bill has been studied by consti-
tutional lawyers who regard it as an
extension of the right of eminent do
main, and the governor is confident
that the measure, if it becomes law,
will stand the test of constitutiOnality.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-04-27
RAIL VALUATION GOES UP
Properties of Electric Roads Increase
Six Million Dollars in Value.
During the Past Year.

Madison-The value of the property
of street railways, light, heat and pow
er companies has increased nearly
$6,0O0,000 during the last year accord
ing to the announcement of the state
tax commission today. The value of
all these properties is fixed at $685.
456,00O as compared with the valua-
ton Of S62,688,000 last year. The larg-
est single valuation is that of the Mil
waukee Electric Railway and Light
company, which is fixed at $50, $50, 900.
The next largest valuation is the Mil
waukee Light, Heat and Traction COM
pany, whose valuation is fixed at 49,
100000.
The street railway system will pay
an aggregate tax of $974,764.70 as COM
pared with $825, 764.50 last year. The
Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light
company alone will pay $425,729.88.
The property valuation of the tele-
graph companies has increased $780,
600. The valuation is $2,785,000 and
the tax is $38,557.97. The Western
Union alone will pay a tax of $685.
227.70.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-04-27
SEEK DIVORCE LAW CHANGE
Bill Provides That Consent Must Be
Secured From Divorce Counsel
Before Action Can Be Started.

Madison - The most important
change proposed in the divorce laws
of Wisconsin for many years is offered
for passage by the judiciary commit
tee and is now pending on the senate
calendar.
The measure provides that no oil
vorce action shall be begun in W1scon4
sin unless the written consent OF the
divorce counsel for bringing the action
is obtained. A limitation states, OF
course, that the statutes shall only
apply when both parties to the action
are in the state.
The idea of the bill is that many
reconciliations will be effected, and
many divorces prevented if the law is
passed, and that if the parties meet
with the divorce counsel, prior to the
beginning of the action, the tendency
will be to prevent the divorce rather
than to provide for the action being
started.
By some, the constitutionality of the
law is doubted, and Judge Clementson
has raised the point that it deprlves a
person of a right to an action in court
To this, answer is made that the d1-
vorce action is surely statutory any
way, and that therefore the legislature
has the right to make what restric-
lions it desires.
The bill is said to have the support
of a large number of sociologists who
have given study to the divorce ques-
ton. One of the objections raised to
the bill is that it places too much pow
er with the divorce counsel.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-04-27
Free Gardens Are offered.

Milwaukee-In addition to several
acres of land just outside the city linn
it's, the garden commission has also
obtained the use of 1872 lots in the
city to be used in the intensified farm
ing campaign to be undertaken this
year. The city will plow, cultivate
and seed the land, and the family TAX
ing charge of the garden will own all
it produces. The scheme will involve
no outlay of money to any person who
assumes charge of garden.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-04-27
TRAIN DESTROYED BY FIRE
$4,000 Gallons of Gasoline Lost in
Blaze Following Explosion-Sus-
picious Characters Sought.

Janesville-A train of seven freight
cars on the Milwaukee road was de-
stroyed by fire near Hanover, about
seven miles from this city, when a
tank car containing $4,000 gallons of
gasoline exploded.
The entire train was consumed by
the flames and the ties were burned
and the rails buckled, tying up the
right of way on the western division.
The gasoline, it is said, was consigned
to lead concern in the Mineral Point
region which has large contracts with
the national government.
Several suspicious characters who
were seen about the train while it was
in the GAINESVILLE yards are being
sought by the authorities. The loss
is estimated at $4,000.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-04-27
SCHOOL MONEY FOR
WAR EMERGENCY
BILL INTRODUCED IN ASSEMBLY
WOULD STOP ACTIVITIES AT
STATE INSTITUTIONS.
STUDENTS TO HELP FARMERS
Measure Carries Proposed Appropria-
ton of $780, 900 to Aid Counties
in Producing Large Crops
During Coming Season.

Madison-A bill which, if enacted,
would close the. university, normal
schools and prohibit holding of county
fairs, so that the money now spent
for such activities could be used in
war emergency work, was introduced
by Assemblyman Carl Pieper, Dunn
county.
The bill carries a proposed appro-
priation of $3,500,000 to aid counties
il producing large crops.
Among provisions of the bill are
that the county board of each county
is authorized to aid in securing the
intensive cultivation and cropping of
land within it's border during 1917
To that end, each county is empcw-
cred to hold meetings, to Great spe-
cial committees, devise such means
as may be necessary to secure persons
TO work on farms, to close the schools
in order to permit pupils to engage
in farm work, to aid in securing seeds,
necessary implements and require
ments for cultivating, to pay persons
for planting and harvesting crops, CO.
Operate Will the IdTm0IS dHO dSI1CuI-
tural organizations.
The measure provides that the
county board shall take a receipt in
the form of an affidavit from each
person to whom money, seeds or i'm
plements are furnished. This money
shall be refunded by the state. Not
to exceed $4,000 shall be paid to any
one county.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-04-27
Will Not Excuse Married Men.

Appleton - Members of the Second
Wisconsin infantry who desire to
shirk war duty, cannot hide behind
the skirts of war bride. All appli-
cations for discharge by men who
have been married since a state
of war was declared will be disap-
proved at regimental headquarters,
according to orders issued by Capt.
Byron Beveridge, adjutant at the Sec
ond infantry.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-04-27
Mill Worker Wins Suit.

Neenah-August Ost received a
judgment of $3,635.65 against the
lakeside Paper company by the in
dustrial commission. Ost was struck
over the head by an employee in
March, 1916, and has since been dis
abled.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-04-27
Endorses Draft Measure.

Ripon-Following the circulation of
petitions here dispatch Endorsed by
the common council was sent to Sena-
tor Husting and Congressman David
son, urging them to support legislation
for universal military training.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-04-27
Produce Coal Tar.

Stevens Point The Wisconsin Val
ley Electric company will turn out
from $4,000 to 10000 gallons of coal
tar at it's gas plant here this year,
and some of this may be used in the
manufacture of explosives for the
United States army. The company is
increasing it's facilities for turning out
the tar.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-04-27
Pioneer Doctor is 90.

Oshkosh-Dr. Thomas Russell, pio-
neer physician and surgeon recently
celebrated his nintieth birthday ami
versary. He is believed to have been
in practice longer than any other ply
stefan in Wisconsin.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-04-27
Company to Build Plant.

Horizon = With excavation about
completed, the erection of $4,000 fac
tory for the Ideal Barn Equipment
company recently organized here, will
be started soon. The buildings will
be of brick and concrete.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-04-27
shortane of FIaqs.

Oshkosh-The committee planning a
great parade and demonstrationshe
is encounterfng a shortage of Ameri-
can flags and is requisitioning all in
sight.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-04-27
Hail Causes Damage.

La Crosse-Rain and hail broke
glass in greenhouses here doing dam
age estimated at $4,000. besides wash
ing out half a dozen bridges, many
culverts, and stretches of highway.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-04-27
Goods in Red Cross.

Stevens Point-A Red Cross chapter
is being organized at the Stevens
Point normal and already 225 young
women students have agreed to join.
Application for charter has been
made.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-04-27
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.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-04-27
Scouts Offer Services.

Shell Lake - Troop No. 1 of the
Shell Lake Boy Scouts have sent a
letter to President Wilson, offering
their services to the nation.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-04-27
To Raise Food on College Grounds

To Raise Food on College GroUnds.
Beloit- Headed by e. H. Light, Be
lott college secretary, number of pro-
fessors plan to plant and cultivate
vegetables in the college athletic field
in view of threatened war food short
age
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-04-27
ORGANIZE Red Cross.

Menasha-A chapter of the Red
Cross society has been organized here
with membership of 100.