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The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-07
More Durable.

More Durable.
The simple life may not contain
quite so many thrills as the silly life,
but 1t contains a higher degree of
service and more satisfaction and u.s.
ually lasts longer-Houston Post.
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The Strong Man (eNhibidng hlmself)
Now I will show you the develop
ment Of my arms and shoulders and
bust.
Silas Hayrick-Hey, wait minute.
Lemme git out of here afore you bust.
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At the Hiqh School.

Lorra'ne-Your basketball club
hasn't reported any broken bones
lately.
Natica-No. We voted out all the
girls who wanted to play for exer-
else
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Job pruning promptly and neatly
executed at the News office The
union label is in use at this office.
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The Irish BARRIERS dropped three
games to the LANCE Colts at the Rem
mel alleys Tuesday. Oestreicher tick
led the pins for single of 232 and
was high total with 557:
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-07
Lie Fits Them All.

"Sin has many tools, but lie Is the
handle which fits them all."-Holmes
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A drama of soul-appeal will be
shown at the Classic tonight. 1t is
"The Soul of Satan," and it repre-
sents William Fox's latest Gladys
Brockwell contribution 70 the art of
screendom. 1t tells of the problems
confronting a young girl, and 1T tells
them in a vivid fashion that carries
it's lesson home. From introduction to
end, the picture "gets over" with a
punch" that spells success.
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You can have the union label on
your printing at the News office.
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Worlds Popcorn Center.
The hlllsides of Sac and Ida coun-
ties In Idaho are said to be the worlds
popcorn centers. The section covers
about o,345 acres, on which are pro-
duced 1877 ,322 bushels Of popcorn. The
growing season covers about 100 days.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-07
At the Theatres

William Russell, the debonnair
young actor whose graceful lovemak-
ing and athletic powers have com
bined to earn for him nationwide
popularity, has an unusually interest
ing role in "The Masked Heart" a
new Mutual-American production In
which Mr.. Russell is starred In his
new play Mr.. Russell portrays the
character of Philip Greycourt,
blase young FELLOW of the fast social
set, whose easy conquests over So
phisticated damsels of his class have
caused him to regard the game of
hearts with contempt. 1.-THE Masked
Heart will be the attraction at the
Majestic tonight.
Did you read "The Trufhers" in the
Cosmopolitan Magazine-that charm
ing story by Samuel Merwin? This
famous author has revealed all the
mysteries, all the charm and fascina-
ton of life in the artists colony of
Greenwich village in New York city
1t is the story of beautiful girl who
cast off all the draperies Of conven-
tionality. You will want to know just
what becomes Of this girl, fighting to
express her own soul. Essanay's
photoplay shows this In picture that
will stir you to the depths at the
Classic Thursday.
The newest World-Picture Brady
Made is ga Self-Made Widow" and it
will be seen at the Majestic theatre
Thursday, with charming Alice Brady
as the star. Miss Brady has a mighty
congenial part in this productions
role that fits her like the proverbial
glove. She has many opportunities
for the display of her cleverness, and
she does not pass one Of them by. A
supporting company of brilliant play
ers and elaborate settings enhance
the effectiveness of Miss Brady's
action and heighten the strength Of
the story.
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CHURCH SOCIETY OFFICERS.

SIG sos 730-2351
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HARRY SCHLUETER
ELECTED ALDERMAN
Of FOURTH Ward

After John Knispel had received
seven votes for alderman of the
Fourth ward majority of the alder
men present at the regular council
meeting Tuesday night, the vote shift
ed on the third ballot and Harry
Schlueter received the required eight
votes necessary to elect. The vote on
l. lo4n c,4oo Cd ell
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August F. Wendt and wife to
Charles Geske, lot 8, block % 1900
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construction of a storm sewer In ely
man street between Second street and
the river be and the same Is hereby
awarded to Edward l.. Bartlett in ac-
cordance with the recommendation of
the board of public works submitted
at this session.
By Alderman Beurhaus:
Resolved, That the tax budget for
the year 1917, prepared by the mayor,
finance committee and city clerk and
presented to this common council at
this session, be and the same is here
by concurred in, approved and adopt
ed
Resolved, That there be and is here
by levied upon all the taxable proper
ty in the city of Watertown, Wiscon-
sin, in addition to all other taxes, the
following taxes, towit:
For general city purposes,
including library taxes,
$3960.01, and park taxes,
$2470.00 S 7S.823.68
For city school purposes 42,541.66
Total -------------------$ ,365.34
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Total tax-$ 113,919.64 5 121 ,365.34
Tax rate--$12.00 per M. $1,000 per NJ
The following resolutions were
adopted
BY Alderman Klemann:
Resolved, That a contract for the
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-03-28
GERMAN SAILORS
PASS THROUGH ABBEvILLE

A train load Of 750 German sail
ors from interned German ships, in
American harbors, passed through
Abbeville Tuesday on their way to
Atlanta, where the sailors are to be
held at the government works at
Fort Mcpherson. The men, it is un-
derstood, came from the Prince
Eitel and other ships that have
sought refuge in American harbors
since the outbreak of the war in
Europe. The men were closely
guarded by 75 American marines.
The sailors were an unusually
fine-looking set Of men, easily aver
aging 200 pounds, broad-shouldered,
and dressed in newly laundered
sailor suits, their caps bearing the
names of the vessels from which
they were taken.
Crowds of Abbeville people visited
the: train during the one-haf hour it
was held here. -. ''.'. =.
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TAFT
!. TOURS t: Rs SOUTH.
Audience Cheers to the Echo Whsn
He Speaks Of subn.rinss-rWar 8
J. Forced Upon U.s.: S

Atlanta, March 24.-Former Pres
.ident Taft, speaking to more than.
5000 Atlantians, who wildly cheer
ed his utterances here yesterday, de-
clared that armed American mer-
chantmen should await no warnings;
from submarines, but should "sink:
them on the spot" 9 '5
The former president, whose adj
dress was made in the interests of
the League to Enforce Peace, ess
serted that 'twe were already IN eff.
feet at war with Germany-war
forced upon us by acts of lawless-
aggression which we cannot further
condone without loss Of our prestige
and our self-respect." &
The speaker brought the crowd to-
"a noisy outburst Of approval when
he advocated the sinking Of subma-:
rines on sight in the. following words
aIf commercialSvessel of the.
United States, armed in advance By.
the president, sights a submarine it
ought, to sink it on the spot without.
warming. 10 wait is like waiting for:
coroner's inquest when a man:
points a pistol at you"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-03-28
THE BEAUTIFUL OAK GROVE.

T. Nesting under the bowers of the
great oaks in the garden spot Of the
world, surrounded by the best people
to be found in this land, is Lebanon
Presbyterian Church, and in this old
historical building which was long
since dedicated to our Master, was
held last Sunday, one Of the most
delightful Sunday school conven-
tions that it has ever been the pleas
ure of the writer to attend.
The day was beautiful, the exer-
cises were impressive, the choir was
simply fine and would be credit
to any church. 7.
The principal speakers, Miss Hol-
land, Of Spartanburg, who is the
Secretary of the State Sunday school
association, and Mr.. Gresham, also
Of Spartanburg, who is the head Of
the Y. M. C. A. at that place, were
late in arriving but who made up
for all short comings by making su-
perb addresses which were thorough
|ly enjoyed by all those present.
Mr.. J. s. Gilbert, the Superinten-
dent of the Lebanon Sunday school,
made a most earnest talk and urged
the cooperation of the members Of
his church in assisting him in build
ing up that branch of the church.
The writer believes that such an
earnest appeal from such a good
man will bear fruit "ten fold" and
that good will result to all the Sun
day schools in the three townships
represented.
Near this beautiful spot in which
the church rests is what is to be
found around all such buildings, q
resting place for the remains Of the
loved ones whose soul has gone to
meet their reward, therefore, this
sacred spot is very near to the
hearts Of every one in that section,
during the day many a tear was shed
as those stood by the side Of the
spot which at one time had been
opened to receive all that was i'm
mortal of their loved ones.
The day will long be remembered,
the hospitality Of the good people IN
that community will Gnger with the
visitors for many a day.
We feel that it was well that we
went and we hope to have the great
pleasure Of going again. b.
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CALM, d:
M F.FACE'0 THREAT
Plan Futile If Germans Are Caleu.
l.tins on Supposed Dsmorali.
zation of Soldisry.

Petrograd, March 25,;N sunday-
5(via London, March 2e.)-The news
that Field Marshal Won sHindenburg
was planning . campaign against
,Petrograd was received at the capi-
tai with surprisingly little consterna-
ton, evoking rather spirit of calm
and unshakable confidence in the 10y
atty of the troops and the ability Of
the armysto, protect theGeeity from
the new danger. "a
II German calculations, are based
upon the supposed demoralizatiop Of
the soldfery or more than transient
detection of the troops at the front
from their usual discipline and 10y
atty to their commander, these cal
culations are plainly in error. =. ;
It is undeniable that during the
first days after the revolution the ex-
treme radical and Socialist element
aimed at taking advantage of the
overthrow of the authority by SOW
ing more discomfort among the work
ingmen and soldiers. % o.. ~;
Easy at First.
The cloudy state Of mind of the
peasant population which, bewilder-
ed by the new vista Of freedom and
equality and having had little ex-
perience with liberty of any sort,
imagined that it meant relaxation
of every kind Of authority and dis
cipline, made the propaganda Of the
agitators easy at first. But the
prompt measures taken by the gov
ernment and Duma delegations re-
moved whatever danger lay in that
direction. kilograms have been re-
ceived from every part Of the front
affirming that the army can be relied
upon to do its utmost to defend the
country. N. Rodzianko, president Of
the Duma, received a delegation
from the army which declared:
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NATIONAL GUARD ! :
.> AGAIN: CALLED
,.Yr.. -:
Fourteen Regiment. Summoned to
Duty-For Police Protection
- Purposes.

Washington, March 25.-Calling
into, the federal service of ~ regi-
mnents of the National Guard FOR 20
lice protection purposes wal; ;;announ-
iced stoday by the war department.
The Second Virginia regiment was
included in the call, and Aahd B
companies Of the First Georgia regi-
ment will not be mustered out. q
The department. issues this state
merit: r, =, y -
|'z. "Man,y States have deemed it ,ad.
yisable to: cali; out the National
Guard for police purposes Of protec-
ton. As the necessity for such steps
arises from issues, which are more
national than local, it has been
deemed advisable by the president
to call into federal service for the
above mentioned purposes the fol-
lowing organizations of the Nation
al Guards; Massachusetts, Second
and Ninth regiments; pennsylvania,
First and Third regiments; Mary
land, Fourth regiment; District of
Columbia First separate battalion;
Virginia Second regiment; Yer
mont, Company B., First regiment
Connecticut First regiment; New
York Second and Seyenty-frst regi-
ments; New Jersey First and Fifth
regiments; Delaware First battalion
First regiment. -
"The following organizations which
are now in the federal service will
not be mustered out: 18th Penn
sylvania; A. & B. companies Of the
First Georgia"
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NATIONAL LEAGUE
FOR WOMAN's SERVICE.

Mrs. w. A. Harris has been APP
pointed temporary chairman for
'Abbeville Division Of the National
League for Woman's Service. n
. Group No. l., Of the Abbeville Wo-t
mans organization for war RELIEF
work is forming under the promo
ton of Mrs. Harris and already
comprises thirty members. This
unit is formed chiefly of the MEM
bers of Andrew Hamilton chapter
Of the D. A. R., and so far the fol-
lowing ladies have signfed the vii
lingness to become members: Mrs.
Frank B. Gary, Mrs. W. 8. Cothran,
Mrs. s. G.. Thomson, Miss Antoinette
Russell, Mrs. w. A. Harris, Miss
Helen Smith, Mrs. Wyatt Aiken,
Mrs. G. E. Calvert, Mrs. ]. 81. Moore,
Mrs. A. B. Morse, Mrs. G. A, Neuf-
fer, Mrs. a.. W. Pratt, Mrs. ]. A.
Hill, Mrs. Brinkley, Mrs. J. L. Nc
MILAN, Mrs. J. D. Kerr, Mrs. W. W.
Bradley, Mrs. R. s. Link, Miss Eliza
Gary, Mrs. C. b. McMurray, Mrs.
D. q. Hill, Miss Mary Hill, Miss
Fannie Stark, Miss Carlisle, Miss
Eugenia Robertson, Miss Louise
Brown, Miss Mary Perrin, Misses
Oney. Caro- and Mamie Morse.
Every woman Of the city is urged
to attend whether or not she has
been invited personally. I.
Miss Sara Perrin and Miss Mary
Smith are organizing unit among
the young ladies of the city.
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A VISITOR FROM CANADA.

Mr.. William Houston, Of Canada,
has been in Abbeville for the past
few days, coming in response to a
telegram announcing the serious ILL
ness of his wife, who has been here
for the past month visiting her kins-
man, Mr.. Hugh Wilson.
Mr.. Houston is of : the editorial
staff of the Toronto Globe, the or
gan of the Liberal party in the Do
minion.
Mr.. Houston is an educator and a
historian and, one of the leading
thinkers in his country. Ee has
written the history Of the Canadian
Constitutional Documents, a book
used in all the law schools in Cana
da. For many years he was legisla-
tive Librarian, position in Canada
similar to that held for many years
by James M. Baker at Washington.
Mr.. Houston was a leader in the
movement some years ago, which
opened the great universities of
Canada to women and now .thous-
ands of graduates are turned out
yearly.
/ Monday night, at the invitation Of
the citizens of Abbeville, Mr.. Hous-
ton spoke in the Court House, CIV
ing a "Bird's eye view of the Great
War" He was listened to atten-
lively by those present and he pre-
scented the war from the English
point of view. He spoke Of the
great revolution in Russia and pre-
diets a like occurrence in Germany.
He thinks that in five years Constan-
tinople will be the Capitol Of Rus
sia and that the Turks must 60.
Mr.. Houston says that unless the
United States comes into the war,
that she will have nothing to do with
the great Peace Conference, that
she will not be invited to take part
for she will have no business there.
Mr.. Houston is an entertaining
talker and he has made charming
impression on our people. He re-
turned to Toronto Tuesday, Mrs.
Houston being slowly regaining her
strength and the hope is entertained
for her ultimate recovery.
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HIS BROTHER.IN.LAW 49,.
ON "cITY OF MEMPHIS"

The chief engineer, Walker Percy,
of the ill-fater Getty of Memphis"
a submarine victim of last week,
was a brother-in-law to W. L. Elkins
of The Press and Banner Office.
Much anxiety had been felt for
the safety of Mr.. Percy until Satur-
day when a cablegram was received
in Savannah stating that he had
landed safely at Queenstown.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-03-28
HIS PICTURE IN THE PAPER.

The State newspaper of last Sab
bath devoted a column or two to q
news notice of the Wesley Bible
Cless Federation which meets today
in that city. An excellent picture
is given of Mr.. C. P. Hammond as
President of the organization.
Mr.. Hammond's friends of his
youth, in 'Abbeville are interested
in any organization of which he is
president and wish him mighty well
in all he undertakes. ~.....
Mr.. Hammond is making his home
in Spartanburg where he has the
respect of all who know him.
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NEWS FROM MISS
ESTHER GRAYDON

Miss Mary Graydon was called to
her home in Columbia last Thursday
on account of the illness of her sis
ter, Miss Esther, who was operated
on Friday at the Columbia hospital
and is now on the road to recovery.
This will be of interest to her many
anxious friends in Abbeville.
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\X<<<\\\NA<Nk<
. $4,000 MORE MEN :, r
|. NEEDED FOR THE .
). ! ~. NAVY AT ONCE

Washington, March F25:-
Following is: the <;iexecutive
order bringing the navy up
to war strength: "By virtue
Of the authority vested in the
President BY the act Of Cong
ress approved August 20,
1916, entitled An actsmak-
ing appropriations for the
naval, service for the; fiscal
year ending JunsSso, 1917,
and for other purposes il
is: hereby directed HAT tie
authorized enlisted strength
Of the navy be increased to
$1,000 men,,
(signed) E
49, <s.."' Woodrow Wilson"
The navy must enroll imme-
diately approximately $4,000
men 70 reach the required
strength. Secretary Daniels
supplemented it tonight with
personal kilograms to news
! paper editors all over the
country. urging them to aid
the department in every way
in their: power to- obtain the
men. T.. rf.;. !. 49,.
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AT THE OPERA HOUSE: !.

The Travelog pictures shown by
Mr.. Pratt on Thursday night will
be in the Opera House instead Of:
the Court House as has been the.
custom.
The management has kindly con-.
sented to the use Of the opera house.:
a courtesy which is sincerely appre-
.ciated by the public which has been
so interested IN these lectures and
by the Civic Club, under whose aus,
pices they are held. !.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-03-28
COMMON PLEAS COURT
.. MAKES LITTLE PROGRESS

The court of common pleas which
convened here Monday morning had
only disposed Of one case at late
hour Tuesday afternoon.
In the matter of Kyker against
Smith, a verdict was rendered in IA
vor of the plaintiff for $496. D. d.
Hill for plaintiff; Graydon and Muir
ply of Columbia, for defendant.
The case of Welch against the
Seaboard railway late Tuesday aft
ernoon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-03-28
IN GEORGETOWN.

Mrs. Frank B. Gary is spending
two weeks in Georgetown, where
Judge Gary is holding court. Mrs,
Gary will return to Abbeville by
way of Charleston where she will
visit her son, Frank, a Citadel cadet.
The Cadets this year will spend
most of their holiday at Plattsburg
getting ready for the Germans.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-03-28
WOMEN TO BE ENLISTED.
Will Be Used by Navy Department
T to Fill Places of Men.

Washington, March 24-Secre-.
tary Daniels has ordered the naval
commanders at shore stations and all
recruiting officers to prepare to en-
list women in active service in case
of emergency. The plan is to use
women ashore as stenographers,
clerks and possibly as wireless oper-
ators, so as to relieve that many
men.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-03-28
A WELCOME VISITOR.

Rev. Walter I. Herbert was in
Abbeville Friday and Saturday on
business pertaining to the Abbeville
circuit and churches. He is always
q welcome visitor.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-03-28
To PLACE NATION
ON WAR FOOTING
Wilson Issues Orders Bringing
Navy to Full Authorized
Strength.

Washington, March 25.-Division
of the United States into six instead
of the existing four military depart
ments was announced today by the
war department. The two new de-
partments are the Southeastern,
comprising the States in the old
South, and the Northeastern, COM
prising the New England States.
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood is trans
ferred from command of the De-
partment of the East to the South
eastern department with headquar-
ters at Charleston, s. C.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-03-28
HOME FROM CHESTER.

Mrs. w. E. Owen came home last
Friday from Chester with Lewis,
who is we'll and strong again from
an operation.
Mrs. W. E. Lesley also returned
home on Sunday from the hospital
with her baby, who has been there
for some time.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-03-28
DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.

DR.. F. Y. Pressly, DR.. R. L. Robin
son and Prof. E. L. Reed were down
from Due West last Friday looking
after the business pertaining to the
excellent institutions which they
and renewing acquain-
tance with their many friends in the
city.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-03-28
SEEING THE SHOW.

Mrs. M. T. Coleman and Miss
Eugenia Coleman went up to Green
vile last Thursday to see the Fash
ion Show then in progress in that
city. They returned to Abbeville
Friday night.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-03-28
MISS MAE wELBoRN HOSTESS

One of the pleasant socials of the
past week was a dance given by Miss
Mae .Welborn on last Friday even
ing. About thirty young people
were present. The newest dance
pieces were played on the Victrola
for the dancers, while setback was
enjoyed by those not dancing. The
dainty refreshments served were,
ice cream and cake. This was a
delightful evening for these young
people and Miss Welborn proved
herself a charming hostess.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-03-28
Observation-Disclosures
UNCLE SANS NAVY
CALLS FOR PATRIOTIC
YOUNG AMERICANS

Washington, March rs, 1917.
To the Editor of The Press
Banner, Abbeville, S. c.
The President last night
signed an executive order di-
recting that the authorized
enlisted strength of the navy
be increased to eighty-seven
thousand. He was authorized
by Congress, in case:of emer-
gency. to direct such increase
in enlistment. New ships and :
ships in reserve are being
fully commissioned as rapid
ly as possible, and the need is
imperative for a larger en-
listment to man them. There
has been a net increase of
over six thousand, five hun
dred in enlistment since Con-
gress recently authorized an
increase, but many more" are =
needed, and needed now.
Will you not emphasize this
need by giving special promi-
nence Monday on the first
page of your paper, to the
Presidents order, and also
by making an editorial ap-
peal for new recruits for the
navy?
The navy offers exceptional
advantages to young men Of
stuff and ambition to serve in
the first line for national de-
fense. In this emergency
you have the opportunity and
the privilege of performing
this public service, and I am
confidently appealing to you
for your cordial and helpful
cooperation. .....
JOSEPHUS. DANIELS.
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VISITING THE OLD HOME.

Mrs. W. S. Cothran and her
charming daughter, Miss Margaret,
went down to Edgefeld last Thurs
day for visit of several days. Mrs.
Cothran was raised in Edgefield
and it is a pleasure to return to her
old home occasionally.