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Evening star., 1917-03-01
INAUGURAL DAY QUERIES
B0MBARD WEATHER MEN
Bureau Forecasters Get Many Phone
Calls as to Outdoor Prospects
for That Event.

How is the weather going to be for
Inauguration"
That is the question which Is being
fred at weather bureau officials right
along, now, and whenever forecaster
hears that query he hangs up on 'em
in polite disgust. Thirty-six hours
ahead is as much as the officials care to
chance 1t, despite the fact that the
ground hog makes claims to be able to
predict the weather for six weeks
ahead.
Today's rain-snow will be over and
gone by tomorrow morning sure, and
tomorrow Will be generally fair. the
officials predict. and bright enough to
fool anybody.
But beware" chortles old ground
hog. from the depths of his cavern.
where he sleepeth. II have all of next
week and more to sleep before my six
weeks Of bad weather is up
Last Inauguration's Conditions.
The week preceding last Inauguration
was much such a week as the present,
and yet the great day itself turned out
to be a good one, with a maximum Of
5S degrees registered during the day.
Wednesday. Thursday and Friday of
that week 1T rained, and Saturday it
still was unsettled. But the following
Tuesday, Inauguration day. while it
dawned cold and gray, turned out to
be fair. after all.
So there is plenty of hope this time.
Temperatures in February.
Evening star., 1917-03-01
$500 STYLE SUITS,

In this lot are the
Handsornest Of Box-pleat-
ed. Yoked Coat Suits, az
well as the other outing
or dress models so popu-
lar this season. in finest
of velour. gabardine and
mems wear serge. coiors
include rose. gold. green,
blue and black.
Evening star., 1917-03-01
Following is the statement of the temperatures
in this city In Eehruary
GERMAN PLOT WITH
MEXICO TO CONQUER
THE UNITED STATES

Continued from First Page.)
proposal to neutrals that exports of
food and munitions to the entente al
lies be cut off. and an intimation that
he might stop the supply of oil, SO vital
to the British navy, which is exported
from the Tampico fields.
No doubt exists here now that the
persistent reports during the last two
years of the operations of German
agents. not alone in Mexico. but all
through Central America and the West
Indies. are based on fact. There is now
no doubt whatever that the proposed
alliance with Mexico was known to
high Mexican officials who are dis
tinguished for their anti-AmericaniSm
Among them are Rafael Zubaran, Car
ranza's minister to Germany. and Luis
Cabrera CarranZa's minister of ord
nance.
1t is apparent that the proposal had
taken definite form when Zubaran re-
turned to Mexico City from Berlin
Gently. His return from his foreign
post was covered by the fact that Car
rama had called in many of his diplo-
mats for conferences
Meanwhile Baron Won Schoen. secre
tary of the German embassy here. was
transferred to the legation in Mexico
with the moves. if any at all, does not
appear The only outward indication
that he might have been connected with
them is found in the fact that he re-
Gently had been detached from the Ger
man embassy in Toxic and was well
acquainted with the Japanese minister
in Mexico City.
Evening star., 1917-03-01

Finest Of Poplin.
Serge. Gabardine and
Velour Goats. in rich
shades Of gold. mus
tard. CharteauN green.
blue and black. Made
in belted or fiared
STYLES with pockets
and big collars.
Evening star., 1917-03-01

Conservative I a i or
made and Newest Nov
city Model Suits. of serge
and poplin. in all this sea
sons most des ira b g
styles. n c lud ng the
pleated. the large pockets
or sport styles. all col
ors and sizes.
Evening star., 1917-03-01
Completely of Won Bernstorff.

Count Won Bernstorns connection
with the plot, further than serving as
the channel Of communication. is inten-
sified by the fact that the German en-
bassy here was not merely the medium
of delivering a message in this in
stance, but was really a sort of head
quarters for all the German missions in
Central and South America.
The German naval attache, Capt. Boy
I'd. and the military attache. Capt Won
Papen. whose recall was forced by the
State Department beacuse of their mill
tary activities in this country, also
were accredited to Mexico, and between
the outbreak of the war and their de-
parture from this country made at
least one visit there.
For months many naval officers here
have believed that the mysterious Ger
man sea raiders of the south Atlantic
must have found a base somewhere on
the Mexican coast, and that such a
base could not be maintained without
the knowledge and consent of Mexican
officials.
In a note Foreign Minister Aguilar
replied to the charge that. in effect it
was the business of the allies to keep
German submarines out of western
waters. and that if they We're not kept
out Mexico would adopt whatever
course the circumstances might COM
mend
Evening star., 1917-03-01

y . W st harlng
skirts. of all-wool
storm serge and
wide-wale cloth, in
black, blue and col
ors. Pretty novelty
pocket and side pleat
styles. some having
detachable belts,
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-12
GOLDEN
HEARTS
~
By Walter Joseph Delaney


Copyright, 1917, Western Newspaper Union. }
"Uncle Cyrus is coming" announced
Robert Sloan, home from the office for
the day.
"Oh, dear!' murmured his helpmeet,
dismally enough.
"That does not betoken a very
CHEEKY welcome" suggested her hus-
band. "There is worse to come, from
your apparent point Of view."
"And that ISL" questioned Mrs.
Sloan anxiously.
"Uncle Cyrus is coming to live with
us permanently"
'Oh, Robert" Myra Sloan collapsed
quite. There was a humorous twinkle
in her husbands eye as he remarked /:
you do not seem to covet the COM
pany of your nearest relative in the
world?"
'Oh, Robert, it is for your sake"
Myra fastened to say, land that of
the children. I feel that l have no
right to saddle you with a new re-
sponsibility. Again, Lucy is engaged
and we must bend all our energies to
starting her out in life respectfully
and Nelson must go to college. Uncle
Cyrus would jar on them, and on you,
too. He is full of whims, irrational
and, while as his niece l would fulfill
my complete duty towards him pa
tiently and willingly, I must first con-
slider those nearer and dearer to me,
you and the children"
always loyal to the home crowd
little woman!'' applauded Robert ap-
provingly, 'but don't think you quite
comprehend the situation. I am going
to tell you something you never knew.
You wondered years ago how I ever
got out of the load of debt incurred
through going into business venture
with false friend. Well, it was I'm
Gle Cyrus who lifted me out and /
have never forgotten it. He is well
come to my home as an own father,
and | feel sure he will appreciate 1t
after what 1 learn Of his experience
with two other branches Of the family,
who had but one hope, that he would
die, and one vision, the Inheritance of
his fortune"
That settled it, and at heart Myra
was glad. Two evenings later Uncle
Cyrus arrived with an old hide-bound
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-12
trunk and a ragged, time worn carpet.

trunk and ragged, time-worn carpet
bag.
'"This Is the first comfortable and
home-like spot I've struck for five
years." he stated complacently, as,
after an appetizing meal which he
fully enjoyed, he was shown up to
the cozily furnished room apportioned
him. "Now, then, nephew and niece,
I'm tired of being palavered and petted
by brood of harpies, who tolerate
me hoping to get me to leave them
something when l die. You folks
won't poison or smother me, am sure,
but human nature is human nature,
and 1 want to say at the outset that
If have any fortune left when come
to pass away it will all go to charity"
"We have never had any expecta-
tons concerning you, Uncle Cyrus"
spoke Robert bluntly, "and don't in
tend to have"
Good" applauded the old man
then we understand one another.
Now, then. to get down to business,
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-12
"TWilight Sleep" Has Competitor

Twilight Sleep" 1t is said, will be
superseded by the use Of nitrous oxid-
oxygen gas to make childbirth pain
less. The latter gas, the new use of
which was discovered by DR.. Carl
Henry Davis, in Rush Medical college.
Is practically harmless, while twilight
sleep" Is regarded by American doctors
as being extremely dangerous to the
patient.
Nitrous gas, according to Doctor Da-
Wis, deadens all pain, but allows free
dom of thought and action. A patient
under its influence can follow instruc-
lions. and it need be inhaled only in
lnaH quantities and at infrequent in
terv Is to be successful.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-12
WHAT WISCONSIN HAS DONE

Madison, Wis.-In response to a
question as to what Wisconsin has
done during the war, the following list
has been prepared from the records to
show some of the accomplishments
through the State Council of Defense:
Conducted a campaign against the
practice of food boarding.
Distributed thousands of pounds of
rough fish at state price of cents
per pound in the larger cities and in
dustrial centers, where meat has been
a luxury.
Organized the bakers of the state
until they have individually pledged
themselves not to accept unsold bread
from retail customers.
Completed a survey of the state of
mills equipped to grind -four, which
gives the condition of these mills and
their capacity.
Compiled a list of unused land, by
counties, available for cultivation,
which has been referred to the county
councils for attention in 1918.
Aided in the establishment of city
markets in cities of over 5000 at which
thousands of carloads of produce have
been sold to the mutual benefit of pro-
Queer and consumer.
Created and is conducting a depart
ment headed by market commission
er which will aid in the marketing of
surplus food products which in other
years have gone to waste.
Inaugurated statewide soldier pal
movement so that every enlisted and
selected man from Wisconsin has a
pal at home who will look after his
interests while he is at war
Appointed county labor agents in
fifty-eight counties out of seventy-one,
covering the entire agricultural Sec
ton, who work with labor committees
of the county councils.
Completed registration of all boys
and young men from 16 to 81, who
have been enlisted in the boys work
ing reserve.
Called conference of the sheriffs
and police officers of the state, and
through their cooperation enforced a
vagrancy law until there is not a
known idler in the state.
Organized automobile squads in cit
les and larger towns, composed of
business and professional men, who
have gone into the country to assist
farmers where labor was wanted for
harvest
Through the cooperation of the
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-12

Highway Commission, suspended road
work wherever possible and sent the
road gangs into the grain fields.
Conducted comprehensive state
wide investigation of the fuel situa-
ton, the information secured having
been forwarded to Washington.
Induced the Wisconsin railroads to
sell or give away discarded railway
ties for firewood. e
Sent an appeal over the state for
farmers and people in small cities
to burn wood instead of coal, a prac-
tice which has resulted in some relief
in the coal situation.
Organized a state Health Aid Course
through a special appropriation of
$4,000 by the legislature. The object
is to train young women to take the
place of registered nurses in caring
for the civilian sick during the war
More than 100 of these young women
are in training.
Has conducted, with the co-opera-
ton of the Stale Industrial Commits
sion and the insurance men of the
state, a statewide inspection and cen
sus of storage plants, warehouses and
factories, with a view of preventing
fire losses and conserving food
One of these activities deserves
more than passing mention Because
of the increased production it was
early decided by the State Council OF
Defense that a market must be pro
vided for the men who had expended
money and time in planting additional
crops. The department OF the market
commissioner was created, and the
commissioner Is in touch hourly with
the markets of the state. He acts as
a go-between for the producer and the
consumer. For one he provides q
ready market; for the other he re-
duces the cost of living. Unnecessary
middleman profits are eliminated, the
producer is receiving a satisfactory
price, and the consumer is buying for
less than at any time since war prices
prevailed
The work of the State Council of
Defense has been made possible by
the co-opera ton of the people of the
state. The foundation was laid by the
legislature and the results obtained
can be credited largely 10 the mem
bers of the County Councils of De-
tense and other loyal citizens of every
community, who have supported the
efforts of these auxiliaries of the State
Council.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-12
Mongoose as Cat Understudv

Islands in the tropical or semi-trop-
ical seas furnish ideal conditions for
rats, and in many instances they have
increased until they have become in
tolerable pests, threatening the total
ruin of the inhabitants. On one sugar
cane plantation in Puerto Rico $4,000
rats were killed in less than six
months.
In Jamaica an effort was made to
suppress them by introducing the mon
goose, which resulted in the establish
ment Of a second pest. In the Ha-
waiian islands the introduction of the
mongoose caused the rats to take ref
uge In the tree-tops, where many of
them have nests and have arboreal
habits, like squirrels. Wherever pres
ent on these islands the mongoose has
rendered it exceedingly difficult to
raise domestic fowls Of any kind
National Geographic Magazine.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-12

A Modest Program.
Officer-What do you intend to do
in America?
Immigrant-Take up land, sir.
Oficer-Much?
lmmigrant-A shovelful at time.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-12

/ have placed ten thousand dollars in
a city bank. Each month 1 shall hand
you check for one hundred dollars
as long as l live, When 1 die the pay
ment ceases, so it is to your interest
to keep me alive"
"We cannot accept any such
amount" began Robert, definitely, but
Uncle Cyrus intercepted him with ::
you'll accept it, or l don't stay.
You've got a daughter to marry off
and a son to educate. The money will
help out. Nuff sed. There's your
first check"
Uncle Cyrus proved to be very lit
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-12
Valuable Skins.

The most expensive fur is that Of
the black fox of Kamschatka, the skin
Of which, when dressed, becomes a
very attractive blue. A single skin is
worth as much as f200. A coat worn
by the ex-czar, lined with the fur Of
the black fox, cost ,00O.-Sheffield
Furrier.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-12
RAILROAD TIME TABLES.
CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN.
South.


sChicagO assenger------- SIT a. m
@Chicago ssenger-------11:07 a. m.
Chicago paSsenger-------1 1880 p. 10
GAINESVILLE passenger--- 7:15 p. N
500 a. m. train makes close con-
nections for the west at Jefferson
junction and also for Milwaukee.
Both 1907 a. m. and 7:15 p. M.
trains make close connections at JEFF
ferson Junction for Madison and all
points west.
North.
Screen Bay enger------7:55 q. M.
Green Bay, Sundays only----S:10 a. m.
Screen Bay ssenger------2:4O p. m.
Northern igan---------8:25 p N.
Rockford passenger arrives at Wa
tertown. at $40 a. m. and goes no
farther
The 1856 a. m. train makes connec-
ton at Clyman Junction for trains
east.
The 80 train south makes ccnnec-
tons at Jefferson Junction for points
east.
A train goes west from Clyman
Junction at 4:45 p. m.
*These trains leave daily except
Sunday.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-12
SEND TOBACCO KIT
TO SOJER IN FRANCE

1t takes only 25 cents to send a kit
of tobacco to some soldier in France
and receive an Acknowledgement of
the same. Send or leave a quarter at
the Watertown News office and it will
be taken care of for you
Tobacco in the army is like water
at a spring. 1t doesn't amount to
much when everyone has it, but there
isn't place in the world where the
old adage- you'll never miss the wa
ter till the well runs dry'-stands
out in such ugly relief, as in a mill
tary company shy of tobacco
You may argue that smoking is a
bad habit, and that nicotine is a dead
ly narcotic, but the fellows cover
there" want and need tobacco.
The question up to you is whether
you are going to send it to them or
hand them tracts dealing with a per-
niciOus habit
If a man is in trench for you and
wants smoke, are you willing he
should have it?
American tobacco is scarce in
France. That is why the fund is being
collected. Do your bit now. The price
you pay can't go wrong.
Enclosed find TO
buy----------packa of tobacco for
American fighting men in France.
l understand that each dollar buys
four packages, each with a retail val
lie OF IS cents, and that in each of my
packages will be placed a postcard,
addressed to me, ON which my I'M
known friend, the soldier, will agree
to send me a message Of thanks.
Name
Address
CITY
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-12

ohiy.
*Pass. No. 101, daily------11:4 3 p. m.
Train No. 33 arrives from Milwau-
kee and departs for Madison at $3.50
a. N. except Sunday.
Train No. 40 arrives from Madison
9:19 a. NJ, except Sunday.
Train No. Z arrives from Chicago
and departs for Madison at 3:11 p. m.
daily except Sunday.
Train No. % arrives from Chicago
and departs for Madison at 6:45 p. m.
except Sunday.
Train No. 80 arrives from the east
at 1850 p. %. daily.
Sunday excursion train arrives from
Milwaukee at 10:G2 a. NJ and goes
through to Madison, returning at 500
p. m.
Train No. 81 arrives from Milwau-
kee at 1925 p. m. and goes no further
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-20
EDITOR
The Argentine. Prepared

1t may surprise many persons TO know that IN
ease Argentina decides 10 east her lot with the Al
lies. she will be better prepared TO enter the war
than was the United States one year ago. In the
Argentine, they have compulsory military service
and can mobilize an army OF lSJ.000 trained and
Equipped men between the ages of ~ and 80 at any
time.
Singularly, the idea of the state insisting upon
1.-THE minimum quality of its citizenship intro
duced into Argentina by SarmentO. who while min
lister to Washington from that country was elected
president. He not only brought back with him the
theory of compulsory education, but caught the idea
of universal service from the draft of the troubled
Civil War period.
Every citizen of Argentina on reaching IS years
must be enrolled. While there mauy exeDlp-
tions from military service, there from en-
roment. Anyone evading enrolment is required to
perform service in the ranks of the general army
for one year in excess of the period normally re-
quired. If the culprit is over 45 or less than 10
and therefore useless for military purposes he is
fined $50 instead. There many other fines I'M.
lposed on shirkers and those responsible for him
las parents or guardians. The proceeds of these
fines are devoted to the development of target prac
tse thing that is obligatory all male citizens.
Even those who are exempted must do their bit
toward the defense of the country. Each citizen
exempted must pay special tax of $3.50. if he is
called to the standing army and does not qualify.
Argentina recognizes the status of volunteers,
however Her volunteers. of which there is stand.
ing army of 5000. are men who have passed four
Years course at the National Military school. and
of course their status with the army is permanent
one. In order for these officers to reach the grade
of major, however, they must spend an additional
two years at the Army War college. In this way
the republic is assured of high type of military
intelligence in it's staff officers and higher field
mands.
The navy of the Argentine republic, while small,
is provided for even in advance of the army. When
the drawing takes place that summons the young
men to the colors the first numbers drawn are as
signed to the navy until the required quota of each
district is filed Since it takes longer to make
sailor than soldier these men must serve for two
years.
Il This theory, atleast means thar Argentina is
prepared to. do her share in any emergency that
transpires At all times 100000 men between Is
and 40, fully trained, are available for call Rifle
and shooting clubs which are encouraged and sup.
lported by the government throughout the country
have 313,474 qualified marksmen in their member
ship.
| The question which is already agitating Amer
leans to the ACCESSIBILITY of retaining universal
service after the war is thing, it appears which
has been answered by all other republics in the
world.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-20
Examples For Avoidance

One of the admirable symptoms of the recent
Civic Convention was the amount Of confidence il
WINGED in it's capacity TO decide questions of ways
and means of community progress without slavish
reliance upon borrowed ideas. Examples from
abroad were properly cited as aids to conclusions
on debated questions vet had these not been sup
plemented by reasons of local bearing they would
haye failed in carrying power. This is as 1T
should be-
Every new scheme, or phase thereof, appearing in
the mainland is not necessarily improvement
Lp0n how things are done here, and, where indvi-
quail conduct is concerned, civic systems admittedly
less indefinite in distribution of functions thai the
Honolulu charter sometimes develop individual man
ners of type to be avoided like plague. Neverthe-
less there are occasional indications that local Off
Gals take these evil examples their models OF be-
hayior, as if they thought the normal states OF
Tive wire direction of affairs necessitated displays
Of illtemper. symptoms of this state of mind must
be suppressed by the unmistakabse tabu of public
opinion. so that whatever form of city government
Exists the management of public business will not
be disgraced by personal squabbles, interesting to
no right minded citizen except as warning how
. be should mark his ballot at next opportunity
Sacramento capital of the Golden State, recently
furnished one Of the examples mentioned which
&hould be caution to Honolulu city fathers against
nlfiyating tactics that tend to grow upon what the
ICED until they eliminate in disgusting scenes In
. his case the presiding commissioners tainted
elbow member with being unable to run his depart
nent There was bet of 100000 made forthwith
6n the question then the following insulting out,
Ihrst by the other to the president: My credit Is
Ietter than yours any day and pay my bills which
IS more than you do can put up more money than
YOU can and my credit is better than yours at the
Ihnk.p Upon this the president called another
member to the chair and, taking the floor to defend
bis good name, said, among other pointed things'
Nd bloated bondholder is going to assal my char,
.ctero Finally, the belligerents were exchanging
challenges to fstic combat while the acting presl
Dent, after an Intellectual plying of the gayel for or
lei. rang for the sergeantatarms to put the dis.
0ntants out but Suddenly the duel of tongues sub.
.'ded and the president meekly resumed the chair
There must have been Falstahaan touch OF fom-
|dr to the scrap between the swashbuck.ng city
1ihers. for the report in. Sacramento exchange
AVS. $50 close together did the two commissioners
. that their vests touched but they were still OUT
ID arm reach of each other'-which would Indicate
Had the physique of both was considerably OF the
|.r.window order However, it was vaudeville IN
BE wrong theater.