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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-12
WISCONSIN BANKS
SHOW BIG INCREASE
THIRTY.TWo NEW INSTITUTIONS
ORGANIZED DURING THE
PAST YEAR.
TOTAL IS S552,177,l75.61
State Commissioners Report Shows
Gain Of So, 100000 in ts16-5ia
Growth Cited AS Evidence of
Prosperous Conditions.

Madison - The banking power OF
Wisconsin, which includes the state
and neutral banks, has reached total
of S552177,175.61 at the close Of busi-
ness on Nov. II, 1915. This informa-
tion is contained in the report of State
Banking Commissioner A. X. Kuolt,
filed with Gov. Philip. The total
banking power of the state has in
creased $S2,000.096.S0 in the year.
Thirty-two new banks and one new
trust company were formed in the
year. One trust company liquidated
and paid off its depositors. Twenty
six of the banks voluntarily increased
their capital.
The report shows there are 7S7 state
banks and trust companies which rep
resent an aggregate capital invest
ment of $23 ,672.350. gain during the
twelve months period in capital in
vested of $774,100 Their total re-
sources were S29S. .617, 1855, which
shows an increase in resources of $44.-
75,247.15.
There are 1873 national banks in
Wisconsin and their total power Is
1858 500, 900, according to the report.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-12
SUSPECT ENDS LIFE
DEATH ENDS SEARCH FOR
FRIEND OF SLAIN MODEL.
Bernard w. Lewis Kills Self While
Officers Are Waiting to Ar
rest Him.

Philadelphia, Jan. 6-Bernard w.
Lewis, the young Pittsburgh million
aire who was being sought on charge
collateral with the murder Of Maizie
Colbert, the model, committed suicide
on Thursday at Atlantic City.
Lewis, traced to the very threshold
of his suite by detectives, delayed their
admittance with conversation. He shot
himself with .22-caliber rifle just as
the doors were battered down.
The bullet entered the temple and
death was instantaneous. That Lewis
anticipated arrest and made prepara-
tlons to XIII himself is indicated by
the fact that the rifle was new.
Although the detectives do not
charge Lewis with the murder, they
declare that his was the collar found
in the beautiful models rooms. A
woman, who saw Lewis Friday night,
Identified it, they assert, by a spot and
the fact that it was slightly wilted in
front.
Lewis was thirty-seven years old, a
Yale graduate of 1901 and member of
the Union, Pittsburgh, Country, Oak
mont ana Pittsburgh Automobile clubs,
He was married but had been es-
tranged from his wife since last No
Vember.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-12
CHURCH BLAZE PERILS 200
Racine EdiFiee Catches Fire Durinu
Sunday Service and Is Destroyed
With Loss OF $4,000.

Racine-As the Rev. Knud C. Bod.
hoidt, pastor of Betania Danish Evan
gellcal Lutheran church was in the
midst of his Sunday morning sermon,
hre broke out in the edifice, completely
destroying it and causing loss of
$4,000
AS smoke poured into the auditori-
um and flames burned through the
noor boards the audience of about 200
persons slowly arose from their seats
and left the edifce in an orderly man
ner there being no sign of a panic.
One woman tainted out was promptly
rescued. A few minutes after all were
out of the structure the roof fell in
leaving the building of brick ven eer
construction complete wreck.
The fire is said to have ste-,ed in
the furnace which had been overhaul
ed last week. The entire Racine fire
department fought the flames but the
headway it had gained undetected in
the basement and high wind made it
an obstinate fire to fight.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-12
BIG VICTORY FOR THE DRYS
Webb Kenyon Law Held Valid by Su-
preme Court-Bars Shipments OF
Liquor Into Prohibition States.

Washington, Jan. 10.-In the broad
est possible manner the Supreme
court on Monday upheld the constitu-
tionality and effectiveness of the Webb
Kenyon law.
The decision divests Intoxicating
liquors of all interstate commerce.
characteristics when bound for dry
state In violation of state laws.
1t makes it possible to Bur from dry
states liquor which has heretofore
been taken in safety under the guise
Of Interstate commerce" and under
the consequence protection of the fed
eral government.
The court In decision rendered by
Chief Justice White held the West
Virginia dry law, in conjunction with
the Webb Kenyon law, would operate
to prevent the shipments into West Vir-
ginia of all liquors violating the state
law.
The court sustained lower court de-
cisions which refused to force the
Western Maryland Railroad company
and express companies to accept
liquors in Maryland for shipment into
West Virginia.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-12
0. KS PEACE POLICY
SENATE ENDORSES PRESIDENT
WILSON'S NOTE.
Senator Lewis Declares u. S. Will Be
Drawn Into War If Conflict
Continues.

Washington, Jan. S.-Senator Jones'
substitute for the Hitchcock resolution
lndorsing President Wilson's peace
note. which approves the request for
peace terms without indorsing the note
itself, was passed on Friday by the
senate.
The vote was 4S to II. Progressive
Republican senator's voted solidly with
the Democrats for the substitute.
Speaking in the senate in support of
the Hitchcock resolution to indorse
President Wilson's peace note, Senator
Lewis Dem.) of Illinois asserted that
the European war could not continue
without the United States becoming
involved in it,
Senator Lewis said that the temper
of the American people would brook
no apology or excuse for further de
structt0n of American life, but would
resent and punish to the full extent Of
Americas power"
THE very debate in opposition to
this resolution" Senator Lewis said,
has done more injury to the cause of
peace to which President Wilson has
sought to give impulse and force than
any other form of opposition that has
arisen from any other source in all the
United States.
THE opposition to this resolution
also will be construed abroad as an
indication on the part of this body as
an expression of such partiality for
one belligerent against the others that
we are content to continue the war
merely for the object that If would
belligerents and exalt the other to ex-
ultant victory.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-12
SUBMARINE MAKES BIG RAID
German U.Boat Sinks II Ships in Bay
of Biscay-Eaemy Transport Tor
pedoed In Mediterranean.

Berlin, Jan. .. by wireless.-Ah adj
miralty statement published en- Sun
day In connection with the announce
ment of the safe return Of the German
submarine U-46, which had been re-
ported sunk In the Bay of Blscay. says
that a German submarine, number not
given, has sunk II entente steamers In
IL days. OF this number five vessels.
totallng 1900 tons, were laden with
coal and bound for France and Italy.
zone Of our submarines" says sec
ond official statement issued by the
German admiralty, t0rpedoed and
sank December % in the eastern Medi~
terranean an enemy transport of more
than 5000 tons. The vessel was ac-
companled by warships."
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-12
NAME TUMULTY IN LEAK CASE
Congressman Wood Also Involves
Presidents -in-Law-Secre-
tary and Others Deny Charge.

Washington. Jan. S.-Smoldering ru-
mors that somebody made money in
the stock market with leak" informa-
tion about the sending of President
Wilson'S peace note bazed up at n
sensational session of the house rules
committee on Friday, when its first
hearing on Representative Woods res
olution for investigation was held.
Specifically declaring he made charges
against no one and was presenting
only information that had come to him.
Wood brought In the names of Sec
retary Tumulty, "Mr Boiling" broth
er of President Wilson's wife; Ber-
nard Baruch, New York stock opera
tor; Otto II. Kahn of Kuhn, Loeb &
Co; Thomson & McKinnon, Chicago
brokers; Lamson Brothers & Co, Chi
sago brokers; w. Z. F. Hutton & Co,
New York brokers; F. A. Connolly &
Co, a Washington brokerage house in
which Wood said MIR. Boiling" was a
partner.
Wood disclaimed intending to give
the impression that he believed Mr..
Tumulty or anyone else, for that mat
ter, protted from the so-called leak.
All the persons named at the hear
Ing denied knowledge of the presi-
dents peace note until it was pub
lished.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-12
HELD FOR MURDER OF WIFE
DeIavan Man Held for Trial After
Preliminary Hearing Lasting
. Six Days.

Elkhorn-Louis Smith was held by
Justice Williams under charge OF
first degree murder for the death or
his wife. The preliminary hearing,
one of the longest in the history OF
southern Wisconsin, lasted for six
days. During that time defense attor-
neys completely uncovered the case
against Smith.
A graphic representation of the death
chamber in the Smith home at Della
van was made when Prosecuting AL
torney Sumner caused to be recon
structed in the courtroom the interior
of the kitchen in which Mrs. Smith
met her death.
Justice Williams held Smith Tor
trial in the February term OF the cir
cult court
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-12
OSHKOSH DRY" ON SUNDAYS
District Attorney Enforces Closing
Law on All Bars in Saw
dust City.

Oshkosh - Orders were received
from District Attorney David K. Allen
that all saloons must be closed on Sun
days. The order was transmitted from
Attorney General Walter c. owen at
Madison.
Attorney General Owen declared the
order was prompted by request frsm
IAN attorney named Mcdonald, who
wanted him to close ali the saloons OF
Oshkosh as "nuisances."
He refused to grant the request, but
advised the district attorney at Osh-
kosh to issue a closing order under
the Sunday closing law.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-12
GERMANS LAUD u. S.
TEUToNS HAIL GERARD AS PEACE
DOVE AT BANQUET HELD
IN BERLIN.
PRAISE WILSON AND KAISER
American Ambassador Eulogized by
Vice Chancellor HeIfferich for His
Labors in Maintaining Friendly Re-
iations of the Two Countries.

Berlin (by wireless), Jan. 9.--The
dinner given on Saturday night by the
American Association of Commerce
and Trade of Berlin in honor of james
w. Gerard the ambassador to Ger
many, who has just returned TO the
German capital from a visit to the
United States, developed, and appar-
ent with intention, into demonstra-
tion of the good feeling entertained in
the higher government circles and
banking and business spheres toward
the United States.
The guests included three ministers,
two former ministers, the vice presi-
dent of the reichstag, the heads of
Germany's big financial institutions
and other leaders In German public
life.
David Wolf, president of the Ameri-
can association, who presided. was
tlanked on the right by Ambassador
Gerard and on the left by Reinhold
Sydow, Prussian minister of com
merce. In all, 175 guests, about equal
ly divided between Americans and
Germans, were present
The toasts TO Emperor William and
President Wilson were drunk stand
ing. President Wolf introduced the
principal speakers of the evening.
Vice Chancellor Hefferich, Director
Won Gwinner and Mr. Gerard
The ambassadors speech was lnfor-
NAL and avoided touching contentious
topics, but he mentioned the large con-
tributions now being received from
America for the relief Of German
widows and orphans and for other
nonpartfsan works Of mercy.
Arthur Won Gwlnner director Of the
Deutsch bank, too, did not speak from
manuscript, but Doctor Hellferich.
speaking as the representative OF
Chancellor Won Bethmann-Hollweg. de-
liyered set address, which was fol-
lowed with the closest attention by the
guests.
In all the speeches the cordla: rel:
tionshlps existing between the gov
ernments Of the United States and
Germany We're emphasized, says the
Overseas News agency
Ambassador Gerard, who was lik-
ened by Director Won Gwinner to the
peace dove of Noah's ark" is quoted
by the Overseas News agency us say
ing that 'never since the beginning OF
the war have relations between Ger
many and the United States been so
cordial" and that he had drought
back an olive branch" from President
Wilson.
Vice Chancellor Helfferich said he
was pleased to know that Ambassador
Gerard has visited the United States.
'where he had opportunity of describ-
ing the real state of affairs in Ger
many" and Foreign Minister thinner
man declared he "felt sure the friend
ly and trustful relation between both
countries as enunclated by Mr.. Gerard
will continue"
A telegram expressing the "sincerest
wishes" of the association ''in this
crucial time" was sent to President
Wilson, and another message was for
warded to Emperor William.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-12
$50 PERISH ON TRooPSHIP
British Transport Torpedoed by SUBJ
marine in the Mediterranean,
Says London Statement.

London. Jan. 6.-The British trans
port Ivernia, 14,27S tons, has been
sunk. it was officially announced on
Thursday. one hundred and fifty
military officers and men are missing.
The text of the announcement reads
as follows:
THE Ivernia was sunk by an enemy
submarine In the Mediterranean on
January l during bad weather and
while carrying troops. At present four
military officers and 146 men are miss
ing"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-12
BELOIT PRESIDENT QUITS
DR.. Edward Dwight Eaton Resigns
After Directing College
Thirty Years.

Beloit-After thirty years of serv-
ice as president of Bel0it college, Dr.
Edward Dwight Eaton has placed his
resignation before the trustees. Pres
ident Eaton assumed his duties in
June 1886. He is the second Oldest
college president in point OF service
in the United States. President Eaton
will retain his position until the trus-
tees name his successor.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-12
Brown County Girls Are Tlmid.

Green Bay Brown county's mar
riageable maids must be timid set.
At least this is the conclusion first
reached when consideration is given
statistics from the marriage license
bureau in the county clerks office.
During 1916, a Leap Year." only 404
marriage licenses were issued, as com.
pared to SCI in 1915.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-12
conmlssjon Plan Is Profitable.

Appleton-For the first time in its
history Appleton has started the new
wear with cash balance in its treas.
ury. In the short period Of six years
with commission form of govern
ment the city has been able to pay of
seven years expenses and start its
seventh year with cash balance OF
$20085.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-12
whittet Favors State Saloon Vote.

Madison am in faver Of state
wide referendum on the abolition of
the liquor trade" said Speaker L. c.
Whittet. my record on such dues-
tions is conclusive evidence of my at
titude. ] have always stood for strict
regulation of the saloons, and | feel If
the people of Wisconsin want the
privilege of saying whether they want
to abolish saloons they should have it.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-12
Produce Third of seed Tubers.

Brentwood - Over 4,500 bushels Of
certified seed potatoes were produced
by thirteen Barron county growers In
1916. according to the completed rec
ords. This amount is one-tenth of the
total certified seed potatoes raised In
the state during the year. Three
Sawyer county farmers produced 1000
bushels.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-12
HURLEY QUITS TRADE BOARD
Chairman Of Federal Commission Un-
expectedly Resigns, to Resume
Business In Chicago.

Washington, Jan. 6.-Edward N.
Hurley of Chicago, chairman of the
federal trade commission, unexpected
.Iy resigned to resume business in Chi
cago. He had a personal conference
on Thursday with President Wilson,
and his resignation was accepted. Mr.
Hurley's resignation will take effect
February l.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-12
LAWRENCE WHiTTET is AGAIN
NAMED AS SPEAKER OF
THE ASSEMBLY.
PROHIBITION MEASURE DUE
Submission of Woman Suffrage to
Vote of People Also Coming Up.
New Compensation Schedule
and Risk Rates Sought.

Madison-The f1fty-third Wisconsin
legislature convened at noon January
10th with the following permanent or
ganizations:
Senate-President, Lieut. Gov. Ed
ward F. Dithmar of Baraboo; presi-
dent pro TEN Timothy Burke of
Green Bay; chief clerk-Col. o. G.
Munson of Viroqua; sergeant-at-arms
Fred E. Andrews of Dloomer
Assembly-Speaker, Lawrence c..
Whittet of Edgerton; chief clerk
Charles E. Shaffer of Madison; SER
geant-at-arms- G. Gretney of
Madison.
There are busy days ahead for mem
bers of the legislature, judging from
the number of bills in evidence at the
opening of the session.
The matter of submitting the Gues-
ton of woman suffrage to the vote of
the people will be presented.
Assemblyman Evjue of Dane county
will ask the question of statewide pro
hibition be placed on the ballot in the
fall.
ask for a 25 per cent increase in COM
pensation for injured working people.
Proposed fire insurance legislation will
give the commissioner power to reduce
rates in different cities and villages if
the present rates are found to be ex-
cessiYe.
Measures are scheduled to increase
the efficiency of the country schools,
giving the state superintendent greater
power in securing school sites and inn
proving rural conditions, generally.
Under another proposed bill the
commissioner of agriculture will be
given power to investigate farm-mar-
keting conditions.
An elaborate program is planned to
improve the highways and establish a
trunk hne system, covering every
county.
Insurance Commissioner Cleary will
recommend the creation of a board
with power to classify the industries
of the state taking compensation in
surance.
Several constitutional proposals, 1t
is definitely known, will come before
the legislature for consideration. one
proposal would so change the basic
law that sheriff of county might
serve any number of terms.
The total recommendations of the
budget announced by the state board
of public affairs for the next biennial
period are $28,903, ,871.92. The recon-
mendations are as follows:
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-12
Stevens Point Growing.

Stevens Point - The population OF
Stevens Point is from 10000 to 11,00c
according to house census Just com
pleted by local newspaper. There
are 2.174 residence houses in the city
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-12
masons Bury Engineer.

Stevens Point-A special train with
about sixty persons aboard carried TIE
remains of Engineer Henry Patitz,
who was killed in the wreck here on
Dec. 80, to Colby for burial at his old
home. A Masonic funeral was held
there
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-12
ASKS RECALL OF U. S. TROOPS
Carranza Declares It Impossible for
Him to RatIfy Protocol Until
Question Settled.

Oueretaro, Jan. 9.-General Carran-
"a has sent q message TO the Mexican
commissioners attending the Mexican
American conference informing them
It was impossible for him to ratify the
proposed protocol. as It limited the
conditions regarding the withdrawal
Of American troops from Mexico.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-12
causss woman,s Death.

Oconto-As the result of a gangrene
infection caused by scratch from a
coffee percolator. Mrs. Antoine Sesek
died in the hospital week after the
injury.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-12
Totals .s1439O ,4O1 90 s14, ,593, ,469 Sc

The requests from the departments
total $32,5S0, 0,82716, so the reductions
made by the state board of public af-
fairs amount to $3,676,955.24.
George w. Blanchard, Edgerton, has
been appointed executive clerk to Gov.
Philip. Mr.. Blanchard, who is an at
torney, will have charge of the outer
executive office, and will assist in bill
drafting work.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-12
ASKS RECALL OF MINISTER
Germany Asks u. S. to Remove c. J.
Vopicka, American Representa-
tive at Bucharest.

Washington Jan. 6.-Germany has
asked the United States TO remove
Charles ]. Vop.cka. American minis
ter to Roumania, stationed at Bucha-
rest.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-12
Veteran Killed by Fall.

La Crosse--Wencel Knadel, civil
war veteran, slipped on an icy walk
fracturing his skull. He died re"
hours later. He resided near Hllls'
boro.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-12
Plan co.operatIve Creamery.

CorneIl-Farmers and business men
OF Cornell have decided to organize a
cooperative creamery here. The pro-
posed building Will be strictly modern.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-12
sir Frederick Borden Dies.

Coming, n. s., Jan. 8.-Sir Fred
erick Borden. former minister of mi
litia In The Laurier administration, is
dead here.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-12

$1.50 Per Year.
In Advance, $1.25
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-02-28
POTASH & PERLMUTTER"

No play within the memory of the
o dest theater-goer. has made
greater impression upon the amuse-
ment public than Potash & PERL
mutter," the famous ccmedy built on
the characters and incidents of Mon
tague Glass Saturday Evening Post
stories. which comes to the Auditor
him Theater tomorrow night direct
from its second years run at the
Conan Theater, New York City. Pot
ash & Perlmutter is aptly described
as IAN up-to-date garment in three
pieces, trimmed with a thousand
laughs and guaranteed to fit all sizes
and ages. In New York more than
90, 900 men and women laughed
themselves almost to tears over the
joys and sorrows. the trials and the
triumphs Ct these two lovable part
ners-the two most human charact-
ers ever presented on the stage.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-02-28

We love the ladies' but some Of
them, sometimes. can 80 to lot Of
truble to do "A mighty little thing
For instance. we received in our
NAL a clipping cut from this paper
in which we had said something
pleasant AMI kindly about a certain
local institution. TO which evidently
the sender is unfriendiy. The clip
ping VAS pasted eli a sheet of paper
and had written over it. in the hand
writing OF a lady of education. THE
dog is yours meaning. presumably
that we had told a "whopper" in our
boost of the institution referred to.
All that trouble, just in the hope
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-02-28

that some one would be made to feel
badly, How much easier il would
have been to have surprised her
household with a smile. or to have
made the cat and canary fall dead
with establishment by sounding a
kindly or cheerful note, Some day
we're going to print something nice
about this lady, and then we expect
to be notified that all the dogs in
town are ours
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-02-28
Swedish

sin. with, should think, Swedish
blood in his veins. said. "Our people
at home do not seem to realize that
talking peace terms with the Ger
mans still in France means a Ger
man victory. The home folks do not
know what we know. In the matter
of fight the Prussians. brave as they
are. are down and out" The Ger
man Government is crying out for
peace added a hatchet-faced Yankee
who had gone out West as a boy.
made good. and thrown up all for
the war. because the German Army
and the German people know that we
have got them where we want them.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-02-28

SKINNER. The expectation of astron-
clners, so ii is said, is that the phe-
nomenon will be fairly comparable
with that of 1858. Perhaps all tina;
is predicted of it will turn out to be
true. but the memory OF Halley's
fasco is certain to postpone much
enthusiasm until the Northwest shall
actually be ablaze with the efful-
gence Of the visitor.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-02-28

Chautauqua goers are disappointed
that Bryan is not here to speak to-
day, as was planned; but they are
satisfied with a program having on
it man so big that in national
crisis his presence is deemed neces-
sary at the country's capital. His
lecture here when he returns in a
short time to deliver il will be all
the better for the added experience
of his visit to Washington at this
time of stress.