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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-04-26
(RY United Press.l

Washington, April 25-The anti
conscriptionists brought up their
strongest gunners in the battle
against the administration army bill
today. Speaker Champ Clarke
sought to swerve his supporters to
openly oppose the selective draft.
Some of the pro-conscriptionists
read the interview Of Lieutenant
Bridges of the English army, and
declared that England had learned
the CONSUMPTION lesson only after
passage through a sea of blood.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-04-26
EX RIA
French Commits
sion Nou at
Nation Capital
(By Robert j. Bender).
(By United Press

Washingtos April 25.-The final
step which brought representatives
of the world s greatest democra-
cies into personal conference to
discuss plans for successful wag-
ign of a worl9 s war against autoc-
racy came today with the arrival of
tie French Commission in Washing
ton.
While Former Premier Viviani
and Field Marshal Joseph Joffre
were gliding down the historic Pc
tomac in the presidential yacht
MayfloWer, arrangements were
closed for extending the first war
loan to England $200,000,O00 At
tn" same time Foreign Minister
Arthur j. Balfour announced that
England and France did not seek
to inveigle America into any en-
tangling alliances but that the
commissions Ind come here to help
the United States. He expressed
confidence in the determination Of
the people of the United States to
see the fight to the finish.
The French commissioners alight-
ed from the Yacht at Washington
at half past twelve and scenes of
historic nature were enacted. The
bands were playing and mounted
police guarded the approach for the
distinguished guests. 1t was one
of the most remarkable of the dem
onstrations which have been held
in Washington in recent years and
it showed that great love of the
American people for the French ma
tion. The members of the French
commission went at once to the
White House for the conference.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-04-26
(By United Press. J

Madison, April 25-The six mil
lion dollar state highway bill pro-
viding for the building of five
thousand miles of state highway
connecting every county seat in the
state, was passed by the assembly
this afternoon by vote of seventy
four to thirteen. AS it has already
been passed by the senate it now
goes to the governor. Governor
Phillip has indicated that he will
sign the bill. One of the most
prominent features of the new law
is the fact that it increases all
automobile licenses from FIVE to
ten dollars a year.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-04-26
sEMI-ANNUAL TAXES UP AGAIN.
State Legislators May Report Favorably
on Plan Endorsed by Many
Kenosha People.

Kenosha people may pay taxes twice
year beginning next year as the
finance committee of the senate and
assemly had hearing on Tuesday on
a new law making such a provision and
it is probable that favorable report
will be sent to the two houses later In
the session. Several letters from Keno
sha men, urging semi annual collections
of taxes were featured at the hearing.
The measure is optional. Counties
desiring to adopt it can do so, or they
can continue under the present plan.
1t is also optional with the taxpayer
as to whether he shall pay all of his
taxes on January ] or only one-half
of his taxes at that time.
"The state Of Minnesota has the
semi annual tax plan and it is working
out in an affective and beneficial way
in that state,'' said Senator Baxter to-
day. "There are many people in
Northern Wisconsin, who find it diff
fcult to pay large tax, in this country
that is just being developed, on January
/. Some of these people have to borrow
money in order to pay their taxes. #
they could have law under which one
half of the taxes might be paid in
January and the remainder in July, it
would be of the greatest encourage
ment TO the people of Northern Wis
consin. The fact that the plan has
worked out so successfully in other
states should be recommendation to
this legislature to pass the bill at this
time. The fact that this country is
now facing war and that cultivation Of
this land must ultimately rest upon the
people Of this state, is an additional
reason why every leeway should be
given a taxpayer in making these
payments
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-04-26
INVITE BIBLE STUDENTS
Chamber of Commerce Asks Tnterna4
tionaI Body to Hold Annual Con-
ventiou Here Last week in May.


At the regular meeting Of the board
of directors of the Chamber of Com
merce held on Tuesday evening steps
were taken to secure for Kenosha the
annual convention of the International
Bible Students which is to be held be-
ginning May both and continuing for
five days. Milwaukee and Chicago
are both seeking the convention but It
is understood that the members of the
big association prefer Kenosha. An
assembly room has been offered for the
holding of the convention and it is con-
fidcntly expected that Kenosha viii get
the big gathering.
Aid Of the "Home Guard" and other
military movements was pledged by the
board Of directors and the rooms of
the Chamber of Commerce are to be
made the rallying place for all organi-
zations along these lines. There was a
vast amount of routine work taken up
ct the sessions The chairman Of the
various standing committees met and
The other members of the Chamber have
been appointed to committee assign
ments. The full list Of these commit
tees will be made public within few
days.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-04-26
MAY CUgTAIL ROAD WORK
Many Changes in Makeup Of the Board
and Old Timers Will Be Missing
When Chairman's Gavel Calls to
ordsr-Must Name Chairman.

County Clerk Russell FL. Jones today
ial meeting of the County Board which
is to be held on May 9Th at the county
building. The call is signed by a ma
iority Of the members Of the board and
it is announced in the call that at the
meeting the board will be reorganized
for the year an1 act on matters which
my come before it.
The first matter of interest will be
the election of a new chairman as John
Spartz Of Paris who has held this
place for the past two years has an
nounced his intention of Indicating He
will not be a candidate for reelection
under any circumstances. The meeting
of the board is going to be strange like
and queer for t. ere is going to be one
face missing John t. Yule, the vet
Gran of the Second ward, will not be
back again this yea. After rounding
out nearly forty years in office Mr.
Yule retires when the board meets and
his absence is going to take away a lot
OF the pep which has marked the recent
sessions. There = going to be sorrow
among the crow of the county for
with the depa ture of Mr.. Yule the
old battle against the crow bounty will
be at an end. 1t will also be neces-
sary for the Board to find new watch
doc Of the county treasury. Mr.. Yule
was active in this line. Tt is probable
that he will be up to attend the open
irg session.
There will be many changes in the
make up of the board. William Luke
of Wheatland will not be back again
this wear and George Leet of Somers
has been succeeded by Jacob Barrows.
Pandall has a new man on the board
ard several Of the wards in the city
will be represented by new timber.
After the election of a chairman and
tic naming Of the standing committees
for the year the first matter to come
before the beard viii be confirmation of
tie work of TIE highway committee in
the sale of the road bonds for the COM
plction of the roads in Pleasant Prairie.
II is not thought tina the conservation
movement now on all over the country
will interfere with this work going on
as many of the members of the board
c slider it highly necessary" work.
The state highway commission 8 appeal
for elimination of work will be discus
sed by the board at this meeting and it
Is Just possible that the consideration
Of it will have a tendency to limit to a
great degree the ordering of new work
il the various towns of the county.
Tn many counties IF the state prac-
tieally all of the road work planned is
to be laid over for another year. There
is no tendency on the part of Kenosha
supervisors to take this step but it is
certain that there will he considerable
curtailment as a result of the condi-
tions existing. The maximum rate of
wages set for this district is no higher
ttan has been paid in other years and
il is possible that the highway commit
tee win have trouble securing men to
work at the wages announced.
Tt is expected that the work of the
board at this session viii be completed
in one day.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-04-26
THIEVES ROB -tRBER SHOP.
Shop Of Joe Plousines Entered by
Burglars During the Noon Hour on
Tuesday-S4 In Cash Taken.

Report has been made to the police
department that the barber shop of Joe
Plousines, located in the Coliseum
building on Sheridan Road was entered
by burglars during the noon hour on
Tuesday. The thieves made entrance
to the building through cellar window
and EVIDENT had no trouble getting
into the little shop. They opened the
cash register and took four dollars in
quarters and other small change. The
robbery was discovered when the pro-
prietor of the shop returned to work in
the afternoon. The police have no
clew to the identity of the thieves.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-04-26
FIRST PAPERS FOR ARMY
SECOND FOR NAVY.

There has been considerable con-
fusion IN connection with the en-
hstment of foreigrborn residents
for the army and navy. The of
fcials want it understood that men
with first papers may join the army,
but full citizenship is required from
recruits for the navy. There
has been no stop in the issuing
of first papers.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-04-26
PUBLIC NOTICE.

This is to announce that Mr.. John
B. Hansen, half owner and manager Of
the Eagle Laundry, has reguished and
transferred his holdings, interest, and
good viii, to Mr.. Frank Hansen, who
will continue the business of the Eagle
Laundry. For that reason all outstand-
ing bills and accounts win be now paid
by the present owners and all respon-
sibihty ceases as far as Mr.. John B..
Hansen is concerned.
a26adv Signed, John B. Hansen.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-04-26
(By United Press.)

London, April 25-Frightful
losses were inflicted on the Germans
in the big British offensive snear
Gavelle today. From range of
three hundred yards, almost point
blank, the British poured concen-
trated fire on the passed ranks of
the Germans, who were attacking.
The forces were literally cut to
pieces and Field Marshal Haig re-
ported the capture of three thous-
ssAA az kAa EArnazs nrisnnaza.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-04-26
(RY Irnited Press.l

Rome, April 25.-Pope Benedict
has hoo~ i~formed by the Papal
Nuncios in Tc,r+onic countries that
the general strikes in Germany and
Austro Hungary closely approx
mate a revolution, according 70
formal announcements made at the
Vatican today. Tie nuncios it
was asserted believe that a general
revo't is certain to back up the
demands of the people for peace.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-04-26
(By United Press. !

Amsterdam, April 25-The new
antigovernment Socialist party in
Germany participated tumultous
disturbance in the German Reisch-
tag on Tuesday. The Socialist
Ledebours, one of the organizers
of the new party, charges that the
government was responsible for
the food crisis.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-04-26
EI.Ks cARN1vAL IN CHICAGO.

Tickets for the big Elks carnival in
Chicago at the Coliseum, May 1st, aus
pieces Chicago lodge, viii be attended
by large delegation from Kenosha.
Tickets will be on sale and all arrange
ments completed for the trip at tomor-
row night s regular meeting. adya26
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-04-26
fRv United Press. \

Washington, April 25. T h e
House naval committee this after
noon reported favorably the bill
urged by Secretary Daniels pro
viding fol he increase in the navy
from $1,000 to 10000 men and the
marine corps from 17,40O OF 10000.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-04-26
(By United Press.)

Petrograd, April 25-Destruction
of the Turkish harbor works at
Kerasunt and of FIVE Turkish YES
sells in that port, is announced to-
day officially as the successful out
come Of a raid by Russian cruisers,
destroyers and submarines.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-04-26
NOTICE.

To the Chairmen Of the Different
Committees Named by the G. A.
R. and the Chamber of Commerce:
Greeting.
The undersigned managing chairman
will hold himself ready at all times to
confer with said committeeman at the
G. A. R. Hall which will be open at
all times except Sundays from 500 a.
m. to 500 p. m. and as Dewey said to
Gridley at Manila Bay, 'fWhen you are
ready you may begin firing"
Yours for record encampment Of old
Vets among whom you could not find a
Stacker with fine tooth comb.
G.. F. Stemm, =
a27adv Mgr. Chairman. Phone 5.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-04-26

Clean your rugs yourself with Magic
Cleaner and make them look like new.
$1.O0 can will clean from two to four
large rugs. On sale now at Nielsen &
Sons, grocers, 557 Newell st. adva27
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-04-26

Have you put in your application for
one of the war bonds yeta Every
body's doing it and you better get into
faahian-
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-04-26

Try our hot chocolates menier.
Buffalo Candy Kitchen. adytf
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-04-26

Brick ice cream at Kolpin's Drug
Store. advtf
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-04-26
ANOTHER WAY TO EcoNoMIzE

a27adv Mgr. Chairman. PI
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-05-03
DASNEEN A TUBER
MUCH LIKE POTATO

The dasheen, Il root crop introduced
into this country from Trinidad with
in recent years by the United States
department OF agriculture, is now
grown by a considerable number OF
farmers and truckers in tho south and
promises to become a valuable menu
Der Of the group Of domestic ycgcta-
bles, such as the potato, which furnish
s,archy foods. The dasheen is itself
primarily n tropical plant. 1t can be
grown successfully, however not only
in the warmer portions OF Iloridu, but
in other sections OF the south as far
north as South Carolina The edible
portion of the plant includes a large
central CORN and number of tubers,
Of much smaller size, attached 10 and
around the conn.
In food value the dashcen is compa-
rable' TO the potato. though IL contains
small proportion OF water and a
greater proportion OF protein, starch
and sugar than the latter. The new
vegetable may lc prepared for the tai
be as potatoes usually are or may be
made into dour ana used in baking.
Tho dashoel is grown from whole
tubcrs weighing n few ounces They
require 4 fr0stlcss season Of at least
seven months with plenty OF moisture.
\ moist but well drained, rich, sandy
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-05-03
Personnel Of CONSUMPTION Beard

The local CONSUMPTION board
will be composed of Sheriff NJ.
A. c. Board, County Health
Officer DR.. j. A. Morfoid and
County Clerk S. f. Fleming. Ia
addition to these officials two
others, one fcom each leading
political party, will be selected
by Governor Cornwell to serve
on the board. The following
nave been sent il: a. c.. Math-
ews. James Yoak, Louis Vannoy,
j w. Pell, J. G.. Oles and Clay
McDodald.
There are many features in
the CONSUMPTION bill which have
not been definitely determined
upon yet, as the bills passed by
the House and by the Senate are
quite different. 1t will probably
be the latter part of the week
before these differences are
ironed out and the many details
made known. The age limits
have not been fixed and it is not
now known what exemptions
will be made.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-05-03
0Sth Anniversary of 0ddfeIlOws

The ninety eighth anniversary
of the founding of the Odd Eel
lows Lodge in the United States
was appropriately celebrated at
the hall of Grantsvile Lodge No.
100 on Tuesday evening of last
week, when a fair sized crowd
of the members of the order
were present for the event.
The anniversary address was
delivered by Attorney A. G. Mat
news in which he dwelt on the
principles of the order and the
spirit of brotherhood that pre-
walls among the lodges of the
country.
q Rev. B. F. King, of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church, South,
delivered the anniversary ser
mon, dwelling on the benefits Of
the order from a moral poins IF
view.
Music was furnished by the
local lodge of the Daughters of
Rebekah.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-05-03

me better That was six years aco
oAa an still here and am a well.
strong woman. and I one my life to
c2r'cL had only taken half tn,
Bottle when I began to feel better.
The misery in my side gct less. =
continued right on taking the cardri
until I had taken three bottles and I
id not need any more for was well
and never felt better in my life. 7
Lave never had any trouble from that
Cay TO this"
70 You suffer from headache. back
ache pains in sides, or other discom-
,or;s. each month? Or do you feel
weak, nervous and fagged-out? II so.
i've Cardui, the womans tonic,
'''ai' ]. II /
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-05-03
FLOW TIE 6aabEN.
Looscnioc tho soil t.sl Beneficial Ef-
feet on Future Crops.

'NNN Wv . N'N-'ia NhSffss
Winter ploWlus ~ the gasccn is OF
extreme Importance in OMlaoma, for
It offers a practical method oc helping
solve the drought probie.a. Thu loosen
ell soil IS in TN IDEAL condition to ab-
sorb water The winter SHOWS melt
and are absorbed. scarcely any of tho
water that falls as rain is lost, and as
a result a vase store OF moisture Ia
available later i'm the year Whom rains
are scarce and the plants need water.
Likewise winter blowing Is lcncGcial
In other ways. The alternate freezes
and thaws break up the soil particles,
liberate plant food and pat the crouad
in an ideal physical condition. In
scots i'm large numbers axe killed by
the cold winter weather. ana The trash
which lies upon the ground rots AMI
becomes available FOR plant use. More
over. ground which is winter pIowed
warns UP early I'm tho spring and in
rainy seasons can frequently lee plant
ed before it is possible to do spring
plowmg.-C. W. Rapp. Department Of
Horticulture, Oklahoma Agricultural
College
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-05-03
Stump=WaIdO Wedding

A wedding that came rs quite
surprise to the friends of the
contracting prties wac solemn
lied Sunday when Mr.. Herbert
Stump led TO the hymeneal altar
Miss Ada Waldo. Both are
popular young people Of Grants
vile and have many friends in
this community wao will hasten
to offer their heartiest con-
gratuIation9.
The bride is daughter Of Hon.
and Mrs. j. I. Waldo and is one
Of the city's attractive and ac-
complished young ladies' and the
groom is a son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Pratt Stump, OF Philips Run, and
has resided here for several
years past.
The marriage ceremony was
performed by Rev. Albert Smith.
of the Baptist Church. at bis
home below town, Sunday after
noon, only few OF the intimate
friends OF the contracting parties
being present.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-05-03
From harriSyiiIe Gazett9

Park Bowscr returned home
on Sunday. He had heen spend
ing several days at Big Springs
looking after his oil business.
Mrs. D. S. Snyder vent to
Pullman on Thursday of last
week and remained until Monday
with relatives.
A. G. Fisher returned home
last Friday. lie had been spend
ing several days at CINCINNATI.
Ohio, and in Kentucky.
Clarence Bowser, Of Big
Springs, was here on Sunday
the guest of his brother, Park
Bow ser, and family.
Mrs. Eva Robinson went to
Wheeling, Monday, to visit her
daughter, Miss Nell, who is in a
hospital in thai city training to
be nurse, before going to Pitts
burg, where she has secured en-
ployment.
Ray Fisher, who has been here
for ten days the guest OF rela-
tives, returned to Philadelphia
Wednesday. He is in the SER
vice Of the u. s. in the naval de-
partment, on the bartleship Yer
mont.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-05-03
Time of SEEDING Oats.

After ten years investigations to
compare different dates for seeding
oats, ranging from March % to May s,
the Ohio experiment station has found
that greatest yields have generally been
obtained from early seeding. In Wayne
county seedlings made in March have
frequently outyielded those in late
April or May by fifteen to twenty BUSH
els per acre. In central Ohio in most
seasons oats may be sown by March 15
and in the southern part of the state
week earlier.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-05-03

, BE very careful firm the selection
, Of the sire for your pigs Use
the best pure bred of your de-
sired breed within reach. Good
, blood goes long way to- make
, for success in liifors.
, Study your horses. Some re-
, quirc more r0ughace than 9th
? ers TO keep them in condition.
Keep tine owes very thrifty by
, watchfuI, careful feeding.
BE sure that your ewes do not
? crowd through narrow doors
Crowding or iamm'ug may KIN
? an unborn lamb ono po sibly the
, eve
If % pig has q cough give it
p some Oilmcal m ils fccd OIL
, mell is q laxative and &C. will
? often help slieht cold.
, Keep Che colts we'll bcdded
, and clean a manure laden colt
, is q rolnke TO its owner
B o o Q o o o O o O O O o o o /,
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-05-03
Jnr ~ aiDonM Gbrc!ntie
Thursday, May 3, 1917
LOCALS AND PERSONALS

All staple Groceries at Geo. w.
Hamilton's.
]. G. Oles, OF below town, was
a business visitor here Saturday.
w. w. Burrows, of Hattie, was
a caller in town Saturday.
Fancy Toilet Soap a speciality
at Geo. w. Hamilton's.
E. w. Snider, all excellent cit
izen of Snider Ridge, paid us a
pleasant call Tuesday.
Curt Hathaway, an industrious
citizen of Pine Creek, was here
Saturday on a business mission.
w. j. Sturm, an influential citi-
zen of Hur, was milling here
Wednesday.
Frank White, of Nobe, deliver
ed load of lumber here Wed
nesday.
S. T. Waldo made a hurried
trip to Parkersburg the latter
part Of the week.
You can get any patent medi-
cine advertised in this paper at
Geo. w. Hamilton's.
Charles Barnett, Of Chenille.
was here a day or two last week
looking after the interests Of the
Buxton, Skinner Co.
Several of the smaller boats
took advantage of the slight rise
in the river and brought in quite
a bit of freight from Gre ston.
South Penn superintendent ".
A. Mahaney, of Joker, was a
business visitor in Grantsville
Friday of last week.
j. H. Edman. a progressive
and and industrious farmer of
Leafbank was looking after bust
ness interests here Monday.
A. M. Umstead and X. M.
Hunt were business visitors at
Parkersburg the latter part of
last week.
Lenna Ball, hustling young
farmer of near Hur, delivered a
load of fine apples here Saturday.
He had no trouble in disposing of
several bushels at 81. so a bushel.
John Starkey, of Spencer, field
superintendent for the South
Penn Oil Company, was here a
day or two last week. While
here he made a location on the
county farm on Bull River where
a we'll will be drilled at once.
w. A. Stalnaker is disposing
Of his interest in the 2rocery
business of Rhodes and Stalnak-
er to &. D. Springston and upon
the completion of the inventory
and the transfer Of the stock to
DIR. Springston, Mr.. Stalnaker
will move back to his farm at
Orma, Calhoun county. Already
Mr.. StaInaker has been looking
after his farming interests and
has preparations made for a
large crop. Spencer will lose a
mighty good citizen when Mr..
Stalnaker moves away. Spencer
Times.