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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-15

Now he goes to the front, pre-
sumably to face his enemies. or at
least his accusers. and strive TO win
them back to unity of action.
To-day, with Petrograd buzzing
hive OF rumors. few of the cooler
heads of the leaders were discuss
ing the possibility that the move
which might save new Russia would
be a return in part, at least. to die
tatorial methods. a despot raised by
the people themselves to exercise
control specifically lodged in him
by the people. The radical paper
Reich made the suggestion. Some
elements agreed that strong man
might by force restore complete
order.
IL am afraid We are returning to
the old regime. where power did
not carry responsibility. and If so,
the same thing will happen to such
an organization as happened to the
old regime" was a phrase from q
speech by former Minister Clutch
koff.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-15

TO Europe followed. The argument
came to an abrupt end when Dad"
planted stinging right to the face
of the defender of George Washing.
ton. which brought stream OF
blood. Joab hastily retreated.
There cant anyone come into my
store and talk about the president
the way Joab did" explained Dad"
ruefully viewing his swollen rigm
hand. 81 won't stand for It,"
He asked my opinion" said Col
Joab, today. II gave IL to him
Then he got mad and pitched onto
me"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-15
ESQ SAVED AS
SCHOONER SINKS
ON ALASKA RUN

The schooner ST. Francis, =
eannery vessel, was reported
here today TO have gone ashore
In unlmss pass, Alaska. at 3
a. m. Monday.
Word received by the Merchants
Exchange here says that the steam.
er Norwood. OF the Pacific Amer.
lean Fish Co. of Bellingham. left
the scene OF the wreck with $50
survivors. composed largely OF the
crew. at 10 O'Clock last night
This would indicate that all
aboard have been saved. The 81.
francis. Il was reported. VIII be a
total loss
The st. Francis. belonging to
Libby. Mcneil & Libby. left Seattle
March 2 for Alaska. via San Fran
cisco. leaving the latter port April
20. The first distress signal wns
observed by the Norwood at . a. N.
Monday.
Later the tug Reliance and Unit.
ed State cutter Unalaga also hur-
ried TO her aid.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-15

urcs democatize the army well reinforce Rus
sia's military strength at the front.
hour what is left of the provisional minis
will the home OF Prince Lvoff premier to dis
cuss form OF coalition which may Russia from
disinegration
Meanwhile the provisional leaders, another last
sort obtain unity of action among the conflict
ing elements, dispatched Foreign Minister Mliuko to the
battle front.
His mission is to meet with the soldiers, to plead with
them show a united front the enemy, and to stand
firm for responsible, united government administration at
home.
The show the seriousness OF the situation and the
courage zeal with which the duma leaders fully
awake the peril, fighting avoid disaster. Milukoif
the who recently attacked by the soldiers
mittee Perograd for his approving compacts
with the allies entered into by the old autocratic regime
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-15

They bear l-2 per cent interest. They
are not taxable. They can be exchanged
for aoar bonds bearing higher rate Of in
t0eH. II any such bonds are issued later.
They are absolutely safe. for The govern-
ment Of the United States is behind them.
The loans are simply credits. The cash
doesn't cross he ocean. The bulk of II is
spent IN this country for aoar food and
munitions.
This means that the money you in
Uest ,DiH be put into circulation
it UiU be paid out in wages to worknen
engaged in producing necessary sup
plies for the government and to farmers
for their products.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-15

authorizes-but does not direct
the president to raise a volunteer
force OF picked troops. the pre-
sumption being that they will be
led into France by Theo Roosevelt,
The conferees will report their
agreement in both houses today
and both branches of congress are
expected to accept the report.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-15
BY ROBERT j. BENDER

WASHINGTON. May 15.-The
Roosevelt division amendment is
now n clause in the select service
army bill.
House and senate conferees to-
day wrote into the measure the
amendment offered in the senate
by Senator Harding. Ohio, which
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-15
GOVERNOR
Agrees TO
| FE7EPLAN

OLYMPIA. Wash. May Is
cey. Ernest Lister has received
9th favor the suggestion OF
SAeiH ssrinser. Of Seattle.
M the Select Service Regis
yssion day be made the oeea-
sen os a statewide patriotic
lxsis1s end demonstration. -
u an interview with a Star cor
respondent today. the governor de-
dared himself enthusiastic over
TIE plan.
The very plans suggested In
IBIS letter" said the governor.
we're discussed at our governors
tnnference at Washington. ID. c. !
zn sure that In nearly all. II not
81, Of the states. great demonstra-
;ions Of this Kind are 10 take place
q that memorable day. ] expect
b make suitable recommendations
B soon az II Is determined when
he Registration day Is To be.
Whether Il should be legal holi-
o.. ! have not fully determined.
% am inclined towards that
new at present. There are sew
srzl things TO be considered. how
sssr. and these | am not studying.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-15
SENATE BACKS T. R.

The whether COL Roosevelt shall be
mitted Immediately raise volunteer troops France
is today squareIy u President Wilson.
What will the president dor
of his political advisers fear
Roosevelt military hero, would nvIncbe
candidate presidency te2o7 Or the
popular Of Teddy
the renohes7
THE STAR HOPES PRESIDENT WILL NOT LET
POLITICS ENTER INTO CONSIDERATION THE PROB
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-15

The retiring cabinet officer mads
declaration yesterday explaining
his resignation:
THE kaiser" he said, "can boast
OF having taken four capitals. We
can make no such boast, and il ap-
pears our lack of success has
thrown a gray. depressing mist be-
fore our eyes. | could not continue
in office as long as another organ
lzation besides the government was
holding the power.
Soldiers Are Warned
The present government has re-
sponsibility without power, and an
other organization power without
responsibility"
The workmen's and soldiers
council today issued another appeal
TO the army to fight vigorously
against the enemy, declaring Ger
many and her imperialistic autoc-
racy is seeking TO destroy free Rus
sia and reduce her people into
slavery. The appeal warned against
fraternizing with enemy soldiers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-15
Miss Abbott Hunts
HarbOr Pirates at
Night With Police

streaked the water with quivering
lines OF flame. but down where we
were. below the level OF the
wharves. the shadows were thick
and stubborn. as Rudd sent tho
beam Of the searchlight boring into
the sinister reoesses where the
black wnfer chnckled
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-15

LONDON. May 15. 49, Premier
Lloyd George will transmit terms OF
a settlement OF the Irish question
devised by the government TO Irish
leaders tomorrow. Chancellor OF the
Exchequer Bonar Law announc6s in
the house OF commons today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-15
ABOLISH age LIMIT

The 5o-yesr age limit for
civil service employees will be
abolished by the civil service
commission II the recommends
tlor passed by the council Mon
day is adopted.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-15

Tho star today presents tho frH' OF
a seriea % stories on seattle a. slight,
BY Mis. Mabel Abbott Others arc 20
follow Miss Abbotts storiss deal Win
things that happen after DARK They
arc tales - the midnight toiiera who DO
their day. work al uisht.--Editor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-15
ADVERTISING MANAGERS
DAILY TALK
Right to Your Home

Every day comes the most in
slesung news Of Seattle's best
sores in the advertising col
auhs OF The Star. You will find
pays, and pays well, to read
aeh carefully. To-day
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-15

The ship was torpedoed without
warning. Forty-six passengers
were lost and 4i OF the crew.
The Abosso was unable to stop
her engines after the German tor
pedo struck and the hull smashed
into three OF the lifeboats. crushing
those aboard or drowning them.
She was bound from Nlgera 10 Liv-
erpool. According To the version
brought here. the Abosso was
steaming 300 miles south OF Fast
net on the night OF April "a. About
Q O'Clock a lookout sighted light
ahead. Almost Immediately after
ward the torpedo exploded against
the ships side. No submarine was
sighted then or later.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-15
Ministers
Trying to
WinATn1V
BULLETIN

PETROGRAD. May 15.-Generals Brusoff and Gourks
rendered their designations today They have not yet been
accepted.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-15

''s FASTEST GROWING PAPER
w THE NORTHWEST
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-15
80 LOST when
SUB SINKS BIC
BRITISH SHIP

NEW YORK. May t5.-Nlne-
~ lives were lost on April ~
In the torpedolns Of the 1872
ton British liner Abosso, of
Fastnet, according 10 stories
OF passengers here today, from
Europe.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-15
LAST EDITION

Fifty dollars, or more, invested
In one OF Americas Liberty Loan
bonds, 10 not only a good Invest
nent--It's patriotic service
prompt and efficient. Weather
forecast-'Tonlght and Wednes-
day, partly cloudy"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-15
the CITY AT NIGHT

rnlnss that happen in Seattle after dark arc be-
Ina told in her best style by Miss Mabel Aee0" In
..r,ss Of stories about the midnight tollers. just
.,..r exclusive star feature. Read the first one
to-day
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-12-13

To the Honorable Board OF Supervisors
of Iowa County, Wis
Gentlemen: / herewith submit the fol-
lowing report of receipts and disburse-
ments of the County Clerks office from
Jan. 1st to Nov. 1st, 1917.
TO marriage license fees, 137 appll- -
cations at soc each. ............ 800. 9o
To tax deeds, one............ ..... LOO
To recording three optometrist's Ii
censes .................. Lou
Total receipts ......-.... S.l.oX
Receipts of county treasurer attached
Respectfully submitted,
w. D. PRIDEAUX,
County Clerk
State of Wisconsin, Iowa County, IS.
w. d. Prideaux, county clerk of said
Iowa county, being duly sworn says That
the above report by him rendered is
eys received by him as such officer be
longing to said county during the time
above mentioned.
w. d. PRIDEAUX,
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
I'd day of November, 1871. o,,.c
Seal Notary Public Wis.
and referred to the Committee on
Clerks Accounts.
The report of the County Clerk on
unclaimed orders was read
To the Honora BILE Board of Supervisors
of Iowa County, Wis.
Gentlemen:
| would respectfully submit the follow
hand in this office for two years as pro
vided by section 688, Wisconsin Statutes:
No Date Claimant Amount
1929 Nov. 16, 1915, Mrs. Elizabeth
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-12-13


and ordered fled in the County Clerk
office.
The County Clerks report on De-
renaent Children's fund was read
10 the Honorable Board of Supervisors
Of Iowa County:
Provided by Section 57s F., I hereby
submit the following report pertaining
- the Dependent Children's Fund:
There has been given aid to depend
cnti under the above named section the
sum of $3854.01, located in the following
districts namely: 80
Town of Mineral Point one family 28S.OO
City Mineral PIT thirteen families 2386.0O
Village of Highland two families 240.O
Village of Rdgeway two families 5000
Village of Linden one family 25.0o
Of the above amount the State will re-
imburse the County $1284.67, and the bal
ance by the above section and opinion
given by the Attorney General should be
charged back to the Districts where the
dependents reside.
After consulting his Honor Judge jerks
in the matter, we decided that as the
number of worthy applicants was increas-
ing it will be necessary to increase the
appropriation, and would recommend that
$500 be levied for that purpose. And
would say that all will be returned to the
County one third by the State and two
thirds from the Districts which draw
from the fund. -
County Clerk.
Dated Nov. 5, 1917.
and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Taxation.
The County Treasurer's report was
read
REPORT OF COUNTY TREASURER
To the Honora BILE Board OF Supervisors
of Iowa County.
Gentlemen: | herewith submit a re-
port of the receipts, disbursements and
transactions of my office as County
Treasurer from November l, 1916, to NO
vember /, 1917.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-12-13

cripple and unable to work. We also sub
nit list of persons to whom relief has
been extended, their post Office address
and amount allowed to each.
We recommend that the sun of two
thousand $4,000 dollars be levied for the
coming year for the Soldiers Relief Fund.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-12-13

We recommend that the following can
celled vouchers and orders be destroyed
in the presence OF the Board at the end
orders, County Clerks Certificates.
Bounty Orders, Clerk of Circuit Certi-
ficates, Library Orders, Road Mainten>
ance orders and Soldiers Relief Orders.
GEO. BILLINGS,
W. 8. EGAN.
Committee.
On motion of Supervisor Stenseth
this report was adopted.
The report of r. E. Gribble's short
term read.
and Disbursements of office from the
first day of November 1916, to January
1st, 1917, both days included.
To the Honorable Board of Supervisors
of Iowa County, Wis:
Gentlemen: The undersigned as Coun-
ty Clerk would submit the following re-
port OF the receipts and disbursements
ember, 1917, to the first day of January
1917, both days included.
To cash fees for 43 marriage Ii
BY cash paid County Treasurer as
No other fees have been received
r. E. GRIBBLE,
County Clerk.
Dated this 1st day of January, 1917
STATE OF WISCONSIN. Iowa County
r, =. Gribble, County Clerk, first be-
ing duly sworn says that the above re-
port by him rendered is a just and true
report of all receipts by him received az
such officer for the above time men,
toned.
r. E. GRIBBLE.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this End day Of January. 1917.
w. n. THOMAS.
Notary Public.
We. the undersigned Committee on &C
counts find the above to be correct.
Dated at Dodgeville. Wis, this End
| day of JAN. 1917.
W. S. EGAN,
OLE 0HRISTOPHERSON
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-12-13

Supervisor W S Egan moved .t tnas
the Chairman be instructed 70 a.'ent
the meeting of this Association a'
Madison in January
Supervisor Fielder moved 10 dhlen ll
nv authorizing the Chairman 10 pay
81 90 dues required by the Association
for the next year and also that tn ne
chairman be reimbursed for the >o'o0
dues paid by him for this year
Amendment carried. Motion carrieu'
A letter from the Highway Commls-
sion requesting to have time set lot
an address to the Board by r NJ. BAL
sew. Div. Engineer to explain the re-
cent changes in highway legislatloh'
was read.
Supervisor White moved that tne
schedule of General Claims De re-
ferred to the Committee on CLAIMS
without reading.
Motion carried.
The report of the County Clerk was
read
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-12-13

OF the County of Iowa, State or Wis
consin:
We. the undersigned committee ap-
pointed to investigate the condition OF
County Farm hereby make the following
report under date of october 10th. 1917.
The home and asylum were found to
be in good condition and inmates re-
ceiving proper care. The live stock was
found to be in good condition consider
ing the shortage of pasture for part
of the season.
The crops were all that could be ex-
pected considering the adverse weather
conditions of the season.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN THOMPSON,
HENRY GRUNOW.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-12-13

Total ........ @15l!4.oz
Disbursements from Maintenance Fund
Nov 1st,, 1916. to Nov. LIST. 1917:
Expended on
Mill Geek Road. town of Arena. S139. IS
Coon Rock Road. town of Arena. 129so
Arena Dover Blue Mound Road
town of Arena. ................ $3.50
Arena Spring Green Road, town
of Arena. ........... ........,.. 10
ham .''l so..' 1855
han, .'De.. % SO
Military Road town of Brigham, SS.6S
i1o of Clvde, i.'S''lN 5000
Military Road, town of Dodgeville 4.5O
Highland Muscoda Road, town OF
Highland Observation-Disclosures. 1860
Mineral PointM ifiin Road, town
p, OF LII hin rd7,,e.Iaw Charms Road '
town of Moscow .............. 34.19
Blanchardville- Hollandale Road,
east end. town of Moscow -: 4S'.o6
Blanchardville- Hollandale Road.
west end, town of Moscow, -. 10S.99
Blanchardville- Darlington Road.
town of Moscow ...........- 400
RidgewayArena Road. town OF "a ..
sp gIdgeGGa asen Arena Road. town ~
spring street, Win. OF Highland 3O6.SS
Becquet, Main and Iowa Streets,
EEneTndea for New Machinery 1920
Expended on Machinery Repairs. 81 0
Expended on Tents ............ 3o4.o4
ro+., disbursements ,.... $685.. So
M rpiat Fund Ayaila bic. 80. 5944 SO
Ra1ance Nov. 1st. 1917, ...,..... 1898 s.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-12-13

Total received for salary and
expenses Observation-Disclosures. $15S9.52
inventory of Road Machinery
2 10 ton Austin Motor Road Rollers.
2 Aurora Steel Rock Crushers.
2 Western Portable Bins with Rolling
Screens.
2 Austin Sprinkler Wagons.
New Western Grader.
Little Western Graders
81 Wheel Scrapers.
s Slip Scrapers.
Road Plows.
Wheelbarrows.
I Ars+;r Drase,,ro Dad n;l;,,o
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-27
HOPES SURPRISE.

I did not fancy Hopes desire to go or discussing such a thing as Liberty bond forever, and the next day I went and laid down s2 and got one.
 When went home at night more and says:
 "Hez, this must have been a lucky day for you. I never saw you looking happier"
 I've subscribed for Liberty bond," said I.
 What" exclaimed Hope. 'T thought we were going to discuss that question some more?"
 We are!" said I. 'but I remember ed Roosevelt once said there are some things man should do first and dis cuss afterwards and 1t came to my mind this must be one of them"
 "Why, Hez." said Hope with a show of anxiety, 'I never knew you to do a thing like this before. How dare you venture?"
 "Ir future I'm going to hold tight thoughts of opulence, and see what they will do for us. There is nothing like thinking you can afford things!" There is great deal to right think ing and right doing" said Hope and I trust you will be able to pay for it as the money falls due"
 T have no doubt I shall be-" said I flor where there's a will there's a way"
 You've got to find the way" said Hope, and am on a still hunt
 HEZ HARMONDY -
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-27

one half yeast cake in two tablespoons lukewarm water, and flour to make soft dough. kread, cover. and when double in bulk roll out in q one-half inch sheet, cut into @ one-f1alf inch strips, brush with butter. fasten three ends together, and braid the strips; place braids far apart on buttered tins. let rise again, and bake. Cover with confectioner's frosting favored with vanilla.
 Gingerbread without Butter or Eggs One gill of lard. one cup sour milk. one teaspoon taking soda, one cup molasses two teaspoons ground ginger, four Put the mo lasses. lard and gin- ger. on the @fire.' When warmed, and the lard has melted, beat for 10 min- utes. Dissolve the soda in a few drops of boiling water. Mix it and the milk with ,the molassea, then add enough flour to make stiff batter. Beat well. Have ready a greased dripping pan. Pour in the mixture and bake 10 min utes in a quick oven. This quantity will fill a 10x15 il oh pan about one and one-half inches deep. It does not bake we'll if too deep. Test with broom whisp. Recommended as being ex- cellent.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-27
HUMBLE BEES PICNIC.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: All those who missed Rumble Bees picnic missed a grand days outing. The day was just fine and the ride through the country roads and the beautiful scenery was just grand.
 We arrived just before dinner and the smell of the delicious clam chow- der and baked beans, and other good things, made me hungry.
 We hall a delicious dinner, if you don't believe me ask Long Hill. And such a jolly crowd. They kept. coming and coming from far and near
 After dinner we enjoyed playing diff ferent games. And then we enjoyed the ice cream that was so generously given by The Bulletin, and we all ex- tend our thanks for it.
 Iliket, Merry Widow. Whosit: How is walking? Riding is better, isn't it |? Crimson Rambler: We missed you very much.
 Aunty No. 1.s Was sorry I could not attend your picnic but was glad to meet you at Rumble Bees.
 Doctor: We would like to near from you.
 Forget Me Never: Were you at the last picnic?
 Golden Glow: You centain1y can make good chowder.
 Rumble Bee: Those baked beans were just fine.
 Scottie: I'm with you. That is a good idea.
 Best wishes to. all.
 OT,EANDER
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-27

one; fruit. Mix the dry ingredients, cut in the shortening until the mixture looks like cornmeal; gradually add the milk to which the well beaten egg has been added. AS quickly as possi- ble roll out, cut in biscuit size, cover with seasoned fruit, put on cover and bake one-half hour in a hot oven.
 Peanut Butter Biscuit: Two cups of -four, two teaspoon baking powder, one- half teaspoon salt, one-half cup pea nut butter. Sift flour, baking powder and salt into bowl: add peanut butter and rub in very lightly. Add milk, put on floured board ard roll out half an inch thick. Cut with small bis cult cutttr. Brush top with milk, put in hot oven and bake 10 to 12 min utes.
 Date Crackers: Put one pound of stoned dates, one cup granulated sugar and one-half cup cold water into saucepan and boil till soft. Allow to cool. Cream one cup of brown sugar and one cup of butter together, then add two and one-half cups rolled oats and two and a half cups flour and mix well with the hand. Add one-half cup of warm water and one teaspoon soda and divide dough int otwo equal parts. Roll out thin. Spread the date filling O.. layer, place the second layer on top and cut in squares. Lay on but tered ti1.> and bake in hotoven. These are delicious served with coffee.
 HANNAH WHO.