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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-07-05

Imagination causes more aches and
pains than all other ailments.-Bab-
cock.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-07-05
Better Still,

Mary-Why don't you prefer Harold
to Tom? Harold is capable Of big
deeds. Maude-Yes; but Tom owns
SOme.-Puck.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-07-05

state OF Wisconsin, &C
County of Bayfield,. /. O. M. Axness
Cashier of the above named bank do
soiemnly swear that the foregoing state
ment is true to the best of my knowledge
and belief. o. M. Axness.
Cashier.
Correct. Attest:
G. H. Werden,
H. j. AxneSs,
Directors.
EDITORIAL SeaD Subscribed and sworn to
before me this Goth day of June, 1917.
Mabel Melstrand
Notary Public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07

cordance with the amount Of informa-.
ton of this confidential character that
he managed to supply. And when the
war broke all this network of spies was
formed into system operating under
central direction.
We here in the United States have
had abundant illustration of the fact
that Germany is "on the job" in the
matter Of espionage. We had sent two
attaches of the Germany embassy home
for doing this kind Of work before the
final breach of relations. We had tried
a number of persons suspected of spy
ing. So that it required no submarine
attack upon our transport fleet in cir
cumstances to indicate knowledge of
the rendezvous at sea and the route to
demonstrate or to suggest that Germany
was ct work here prying out our secrets,
and getting them out of the country.
The problem of today is to find the men
or women who are doing this sort of
thing, and meanwhile to stop the chan
nels of communication, and in this work
every American must help by reporting
everything of suspicious nature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07
Suspicion and Spies.

II misunderstanding of the report
on the submarine attacks upon the
transport feet has led to a so-called
Spy scare" in this country, that mis-
understanding is to be welcomed. Some
thing was needed to arouse the public to
a full realization of the fact that spies
are unquestionably at work in this
country, securing for and sending to
Germany governmental secrets bearing
upon the war. In times like this it is
desirable, indeed it is necessary, to be
intensely suspicious, to be alert, to de-
teet espionage. A "spy scare" need not
run to the point of hysteria or of whole
sale unjust accusations. In any case.
the government can be relied upon to
sift out the truth from tie rnfounded
rnmors and reports. In ordinary proc
esses of law it is declared that it is
better that hundred guilty men go free
than that one innocent man be punished.
But in time of war this is reversed. It
is better to suspect a thousand innocent
ones rather than one spy escape detec-
ton. For the spy is working to the end
Of killing our people by tens Of thou
sands A single spy in possession Of
important military secrets may cause
the destruction of division Of troops.
It would be childish to assume that
Germany has not perfected most elab-
crate and efficient spy system in this
country. Spying is one of the chief
patriotic pastimes of the Germans, even
in time of peace. 1t is notorious that
for years before the war broke German
agents, some official, some unofficial,
were gathering facts in all countries,
chiefly in France and England, relative
to the military affairs and projects of
those countries and sending them to
Berlin. These spies made maps, sounded
arbor depths, got possession Of official
drawings and charts. At Berlin Ger
! mai was rated high as patriot in ac-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07

side of the highest professions we make
as nation.
1t begs the question to attribute the
infamy at East st. Louis either to eco
Monies or to the debasing influences Of
the whisky doggery. Both share in re-
sponsibility for that tragedy. But the
trouble goes deeper than either or both.
It is the outgrowth of a lawlessness
which in the past quarter century has
spread all over the country, and is not
now confined to what are called the
lower classes. Men "higher up" have
openly coddled the spirit, and in one
way or another profited from its exer-
else. The attitude of some business
men, of some politicians, of some CAPT
talists, has been that of defiance of law
where the law stood between them and
their goal. The lower classes have sim
ply been copying in their way the ex-
ample of the higher classes, and often
at the instigation of the latter.
Now is the time to call halt if halt
is possible. War is on, and war calls
for peace behind the battle lines. If
order cannot be commanded in our civil
and criminal affairs; if the law is
Knocked and lawbreakers go unpublished,
we shall find ourselves as people
headed for hades, and not far from
that destination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07
The Baby Store Has a Host of
Useful Articles for
Baby's Summer Comfort.

From the most practical things, such as pique
coats and caps, pretty little bonnets, underwear,
shirts, bands and the like to the most exquisite and
dainty things that This young majesty" could have
1avished upon him, the Baby Store is complete.
A special showing of White Hair Pillows at
sI0O.
Pillow Slips of many kinds and styles, $1.OO to
S475.
Dainty Bassinettes, Combs and Brushes and
Toilet Articles of all kinds.
Special attention is invited to the. assortment
of Long Dresses Slips entirely hand made, and
many hand tucked and trimmed with featherstitch-
ing, laces and dainty painstaking touches;
riety of styles $l.75, $780, $500, $500, $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07
"a Nation in Arms"
This is from Chautauqua, n. Y.

Tins Is from Chautauqua, N. L.:
"There is no early end of the war in
sight, Franklin X. Lane, Secretary of
the Interior, wrote in message to the
speakers training camp for patriotic
education. The message was read to the
delegates today. Mr.. Lane was not able
TO attend The United States Mr.. Lane
wrote. will he q nation in arms for an
indefinite time, and the cabinet has no
decisions that the way to peace will be
easy Every preparation is being made,
he said for complete mobilization of
the nations resources with the deter
mination that no matter how long it
takes victory must be accomplished
When our civil war broke out. Gen.
Sherman, who as IN educated soldier
knew what war was. and as a man who
had recently resided in the south knew
the temper of the southern people, pre-
c:ed that the struggle would be long
aid bloody. He advocated the amplest
provisions in men and money on the
part of the friends of the Union. Some
of the northern politicians pronounced
him crazy, and thought Mr. Lincoln
erred in giving him an important com
mand. He emerged from the contest the
second soldier in reputation and achieve
ment on the Union side, and crowned
as a prophet. The war had lasted full
four years, and had cost the country in
blood and treasure appallingly.
When the Boer war broke put, public
opinion in England was wholly misad-
vised as to the strength of the Dutch
farmers. There was much famboyant
talk about "a promenade to Pretoria"
There were Englishmen, however, who
knew the situation, and urged large and
immediate provisions to meet it. The
struggle proved expensive to England in
every way, and especially in the mat
ter of military prestige. She reused too
slowly to the truth.
When the present war broke out, Lord
Kitchener, England's foremost soldier,
predicted it would be long. At ven
ture he said three years, and advised
provisions accordingly. Less than
month remains of that time, and the
war is still in progress, with features
unknown when it began, and which may
protract it another three years. Prac-
tieally, the whole world is now involved
What Mr.. Lane has said, therefore, is
worthy of the most serious considera-
tion. He is not soldier, but as civil
ian is so placed he has inside knowledge
of much relating to the hostilities, and
what, now that we have entered them,
our part is to be. "a nation in arms
for an indefinite time" will demand sup
port on a war basis; and that means,
for one thing, revenue in quantities.
Hence, when the Senate takes I'D the
first of the revenue bills, with the
knowledge that other assessments will
follow and will be large, it should shape
1T with regard not only to what is now
necessary but to what will soon be
ripening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07
Sign and Keep the Food Pledge!

This war will be won by food. That
is the slogan of the United States to-
day in its preparations for the great
fight it is to wage in foreign lands for
the perpetuation of American princi-
pies of liberty and democracy Men
and munitions will be sent forth in in
creasing volume. Every military agency
will be provided to enable the United
States to strike the hardest possible
blow. But in the last analysis of the
ease, the war viii be won by the side
which has the most food and makes the
best use of it.
Every American, therefore. is in po-
sition to do bit toward winning the
war, Of whatever age or condition.
Every American can make his country's
cause just a little more certain of sue
cess by helping in the conservation of
food. 1t is to this end that the food
pledges are being distributed among the
people for signature. pledges to abstain
on certain number of days from meat,
from wheat and other staples of diet and
generally to conform the daily consump-
ton of food to the actual needs of the
body
Washington must take the lead of the
country in this movement. It is favor
ably situated to set the pace, right here
at the hand of the food administrator
under whose direction this great work
is under way. Every person in this
city should sign the pledge and thus
demonstrate that it is possible to arouse
an entire community to the patriotic
task of making the utmost Of the food
supply in order that there may be an
abundance for all at home, and, what
is more important, for the people of the
allied countries which are bearing the
brunt of the burden of war-our war.
We here in Washington should set an
example to the consumers of the coun-
try by signing the food pledges, and,
what is more, keeping them faithfully.
This should be done by every person,
not as an individual, but as member
of great organization. Washington
signs, and Washington observes the
pledge, not as so many tens Of thou
sands of people acting on their own per-
sonal initiative, but as a group of
Americans organized to fight for Amer
lean victory.
The cards have been placed in the
homes. Sign them today and return
them to the food administrator. Put
Washington in the van of this move
ment, and keep it there!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07
Lady Finger Justice.

The first time militant pickets were
taken to court for violating the law
against disordcrly assemblage in the
streets they were on conviction SEN
fenced to spend three days in JAIL and
they elected to go to Jail rather than
pay the alternative fines. They actual
ly spent about fortytwo hours in Gus
tody, which was mild and considerate
of their sex and social position Now
another lot of violators of the same law
have been sent to Jail for the same term,
Notwithstanding the fact that some of
the second group were "old offenders"
process of real punishment and proven
toni There can be no question that
the women who have been picketing the
White House for months past had ample
warning of the law There can be no
doubt that they are deliberately seeking
martyrdom. They want to be punished.
To send them to Jail for few hours at
time and impose no actual punishment
upon them will get nowhere. 1t makes
a mockery of the law. A similar offense
by men would be visited with much
sharper penalties. As long as a policy
of arrest for this particular offense has
been entered upon it should be carried
to a conclusion, and those who persist
in offending in the light of the most
definite warning should get just what
the law prescribes for deliberate law
breakers. and those who repeat their of
lenses should be treated like all other
REGULARS" 1t is to be hoped that if
another attempt is made of this character
those guilty will be treated as they
deserve, without reference to their So
cial standing or their alleged cause, or
their desire for conspicuous martyrdom.
The present mode is merely ridiculous
temporizing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07
A Court of Justice,
The following, dated yesterday,

The following, dated yesterday, is
from Bradentown, Fla:
"Will Miles, negro, charged with the
murder of a mother and baby, and a
fatal criminal assault April 20, was
brought here at 5 o'clock this morning
on special train from Jacksonville
with 1875 soldiers, picked men of three
National Guard companies, to protect
him. The arrival of the train was kept
secret, and there was no demonstration.
Judge Reaves appointed the entire Bra
dentown bar as counsel for the de-
PENDANT, who had no attorney, and con-
sultation was called, with nine attorneys
attending"
All honor to these officials! First,
for the guard. insuring the safe delivery
Of the prisoner to the proper authori-
ties. Second, for providing for the pro-
lection Of the prisoners rights in court.
Third, for the acceptance by the local
bar Of the courts assignment. Here, in
fact as in name, is a court of justice :;
and the accused should, and will, receive
justice therein.
The crime alleged is of the blacklist
of nature to stir any community to
the depths. But there is law cover
ing it, and certain to be executed if the
accused, after fair trial, is convicted.
These Florida officials are condoning
nothing, but, instead, champi0ning the
only bulwark against anarchy. For
when executives or courts become pow
erlcss, or Indifferent, or timid, order
breaks down and anarchy stalks in. By
this act-a very fine act-Florida, by
her chosen representatives, is ranged
at critical period in our affairs on the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07
Furs Remodeled
at Special Summer Prices.

We offer to our patrons very superior
Fur Repairing Service. Coats, Wraps, Muffs
and Fur Neckpieces Of all sizes and styles will
be remodeled at special summer prices. The
styles will bear the stamp of authority, con-
forming to the autumn modes. We suggest
that you advise us to remodel your Furs now
the work will not only be done cheaper than
in the autumn, but the furs will be ready for
use when you want them.
We have wide assortment of Peltries for
designing and making furs to order-we will
make the Light and Beautiful Furs for sum-
mer or the Heavy, Warm Furs for winter.
Third floor, G street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07
A COUCH HAMMOCK
Enables you to get More Comfort
Out of Your Porch.
An especially good one at SITS.

By day use the Couch Hammock for
resting, for swinging, for cool comfort and
enjoyment. By night use it for porch bed
if you like Everybody will enjoy Couch
Hammock probably better than any one
thing on the porch. You may also use them
on the lawn, and many people do.
The Hammock we offer at $775 is
splendid quality khaki. with good mattress
and spring; one windshield.
Fourth door, street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07

No doubt it is considered neat trick
by Germany to keep one or more of her
spies ion this governments pay roll.
Even schrecklichkeit has its elements Of
thrift
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07

A Chinese republic does not last even
long enough to verify the saying that
republics are ungratefu1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07

Every competently conducted news
paper is equipped with censoring de-
partments distinguished by skill and ex-
perience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07

The presence of American troops gave
Paris an opportunity for the most splen-
did flower parade in the city's history.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07

A loaf Of bread is beginning to be
recognized as an investment, and az
such entitled to investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07

Some of the Washington fans are be-
ginning to agitate the question of hay
ing the base ball scores censored.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07

1t is easy to offer suggestions as to
what to do with spies when caught The
trick is to catch them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07

Food has become so serious a matter
that Chicago no longer regards price
manipulation as form of sport.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07

Our gunners might have sunk more
OF the submarines if they had been as
well informed as the German crews.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07

Many of the American farmers are
buying bonds and cutting coupons in
stead of looking for loans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07
Spies and Traitors.

From the Chicago Herald.
In times like these 1t certainly is wise
Ito save enough capital punishment for
the use of traitors and spies In the
United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07

Wireless telegraphy was hailed as a
great civilizing influence. Then kultur
got hold of it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07

Japan's attitude toward Chinese affairs
is patient but observant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07

An Unambitious Fisherman.
81 hear that whale meat is good to
eat
eyes," replied the man with a string
Of catfish. "But l don't see how it makes
much difference to me. Jonah was the
only man l ever heard of who tackled
whale single handed, and he got the
worst of it,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILASDER JOHNSON.
Solicitors Inquiry.

Solicitors Inquiry.
Charley, DEAR" exclaimed young Mrs.
Torkins, "here's book that says, 'Un-
easy lies the head that wears CROWN
otis perfectly true, isn't itf'
"Of course But wasn't it just trifie
silly for any monarch to go to bed with
his crown on in the first placer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07

Teamwork.
"Your wife insists on taking the par
rot when you go driving"
DYES" replied Mr.. Chuggins. when
the car breaks down the parrot supplies
appropriate remarks while ] give my IN
divided attention to the repairs"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07

Father" said the small boy, "what is
a publicity expcrtf"
"The real expert in publicity just now,
nv son, is the man who knows how to
keep a secret"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07
Censorship.

SenBOrbnlp.
This censorship's giving us many a
wrench.
The method is hard to determine.
The things that you keep out of English
and French
Persistently show up in German.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07

July. nA.Lg
Oh, the sun keeps blazin'
Through July;
But the roses are again
At the sky.
An the birds in song are flingin'
Hints of sweetness an of singin'
That October will be bringin'
By an by.
Oh, the moon goes driftin'
Through July;
An the stars they keep a-shiftin'
'Crost the sky,
An the breeze, that jolly rover,
Comes a-whisperin' through the clover
That our troubles will be over
By an by.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07
Help Win the War
By Eliminating Waste

STHE Commercial Economy Board of the Council of
National Defense, in their meetings being held in
~ this city, is deeply impressed with the Importance
OF eliminating unnecessary service retail trades
in other lines of business Emphasizing the fact that
patriotic economy cutting waste they point to
of its strength man-power machinery wealth
and resources
President Wilson said 1T is evident every thinking
that industries the the shipyardS
and factories be made more prolific and eff
icient.'
The retailer do his share, and is believed by
that the government eventually have to dictate the
method of delivery of goods. In other direction of the
retail field does the board the opportunity for the
ing of effort and labor much the stores delivery
service believing that much of the
neced with delivery created by who demand
that goods shall be taken back altogether Cor echanged)
the having send its wagon call for the goods and
many having to make third trip to deliver the
goods selected in place of those first chosen
We believe Washingtonans can, and WILL solve the
problem themselves without waiting for the
Here some of the ways they can helps
Lessen the delivery load by home parcels whenever
Make fashion Christmas DO
Bit by carrying pkagesdo leave the handed
no waing-if do
not
By being il of your purchases
reasonably will keep them Save by taking
i'm o Avoid o. D.
when t ed to and
If be brought back bring them personally
sble. We for those packages
parcel the desired department.
n thus relieve the
which by habit have become
BUSY HOURS We ready for business at $50 every morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07
An Unambitious Fisherman.

Persistently show up in German.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1917-07-06
Revival Of Printed Cottons.

Time was when printed cottons were
the main dependence Of the rank and
die Of American women, for everyday
wear. Calico. percale, lawn, dimity
and Bingham met most Of their re-
Quirements at a time when most Of
their days were spent at home and
the patchwork quilt fourished with a
wealth Of material at hand to make 1t.
But with changing times, calico began
trailing OF toward the horizon, with
other unsubstantial weaves following
It. until they almost disappeared.
The kitchen apron and the cotton
housedress, being permanent institu-
tions, still demand strong, washable
cottons, and printed colors and pat
terms make them less interesting than
they would be in plain colors. Per-
Gale and Bingham hold their own as
the best materials for house dresses
and aprons. The percale Of today ID
much like the calico Of old, and the
house dress Of today aspires to being
pretty, original, and fascinating. It
A allowed eccentricities In pockets,
belts, and in designs that proclaim It
again important and foretell the
return Of printed cottons for country
wear and morning wear at home.
A kitchen apron Of white percale
nth many hair-line stripes OF black.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1917-07-06
WAS OVERRULED BY HIS SON
Cir Edward Carson Tells How the
Young Man Got Into the Brit
ish Navy.

Sir Edward Carson introduced
personal note into speech which he
made the other day when he was the
guest of the British Empire Producers
organization, ut the Savoy hotel, says
the London Chronicle.
II remember" said Sir Edward,
when little son of mine came to me
and said Father, 1 want to join the
navy class at school, l said. What
rubbish! You are going to be law
YER He told me plainly that l was
wrong, and I explained to him how
much better 1t would be to make mon
ey in the Temple than lose it at sea.
He said, You don't seem to recognize
the Importance Of the navy; it is the
great connecting link between the
mother country and the colonies
II replied, Well, II you put 1t on
that high plane, I must alter my views
He is now commanding submarine,
and only yesterday, in my capacity Of
first lord of the admiralty, l had to
read an account of an attempt of one
of our destroyers to sink his subma
rine."