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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-02-23
PAYS THIRD OF INCOME TAX
Milwaukee County Contributes $124,-
100000 Out of Total of $685..
000,ooo in the State.

Madison More than one-third of
the total assessed incomes of corpol q
tions. firms and individuals in Wscon-
sin for the last year 1915, is in Mil
waukee county. according 10 the Tax
Commission report TO the legislature.
In that county alone the figures Were
$124 100000.
The tax collected was $1O0.125.36,
with $36,75S91 still due. Figures for
the entire state were $299 10000. The
total tax collected was $129,76210 with
$105,2867S due.
In the following counties these in
come assessments were made: Ash
land, $4,000; Chippewa $4,000; Dane.
1894, 900; Eau Claire. s151 1000; Fond
du Lac. 100000; La Crosse. $220,00O:
Manitowoc, s215,OO0; Marathon. $12.-
0eo; Oneida $4,000; Racine. S1S,-
600: Rock. 1928, 900; Sheboygan, $780,
600; winnebago, $276, 900.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-02-23
LINE UP TO FIGHT
DRY REFERENDUM
BOTH SIDES HAVE PREPARED
ARGUMENTS AND FIGURES
FOR RESERVATION.
WILL HOLD HEARING FEB. 20
Temperance Representatives Of the
State Will Have Charge Of the
Dry Side While Brewers
VIII Take the Opposite.

Madison The hearing on the refer
endum prohibition bill will be held
Feb. rs. and will be joint hearing
probably of the assembly committee
on excise and the senate committee on
state affairs.
The committee hearing will be one
of the most interesting ever held be-
fore the Wisconsin legislature, as both
sides are preparing to bring some of
their best known advocates to Madi-
son for the hearing.
The hearing is set for the assembly
parlor. and supporters of the bill say
that it may be necessary to adjourn
the hearing to the assembly chamber
because of the large crowd desiring to
be heard on the question.
The Wisconsin committee, which
has been appointed composed OF rep
resentatives of all the temperance as
sociatiOns OF the state, viii be in
charge of the bills and the arrange
ments, so far as the drys are con-
cerned, for the hearing will be under
the direction of the committee, which
is headed by Assemblyman Eyjue the
author OF the bill; by the Rev. Nc
Lean of the Anti-Saloon league, and by
the Rev. J. P. Staufer, secretary of the
Fox River Efficiency association.
The brewers are making extensive
arrangements for the hearing and will
have figures here to show the great
loss 10 the state financially which they
claim would accrue if the bill should
ever become a law
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-02-23
SCORES BRYAN IN HOUSE
Pacifsts Appeal to "Cowardiee That
Turks in Every Mans Breast"
Lawmakers Told.

Washington Feb. 17-Pacifist X < III
orally and William Jennings Bryan
particularly were attacked in the
house by Representative Gardner Of
Massachusetts In making reply 10
previous declarations by Representa-
tive Moore of Pennsylvania that Great
Britain seeks 10 draw the United
States into the war
Gardner spoke in defense or the al
lies and then turned on the pacifists.
who. lie said, We're appealing 10 the
.'cowardice that turks IN every mans
broasi'
Bryan's plan for submitting the
question Of war to referendum. he
declared. was only stirring up agita-
iion calculated TO divide the country
against itself
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-02-23
WASHINGTON ASKS NEWS OF
AMERICAN CoNSULS.
Eiqhty-six United States Officials Mics.
ing Several Days-No Break
With Vienna.

Washington. Feb. 19.-The situatiou
!. of American ctizeus in the countries
of the Teutonic allies became the prime
consideration of the United States IN
the German crisis.
An inquiry was dispatched 10 Ger.
many on Friday asking where and
why American consular officers had
been delayed in their departure.
The demand for the delease OF the
Yarr0wdale prisoners was withheld
from delivery 10 Germany pending Of
fetal adyices as to tlie release OF those
= American sailors The German gov
ernment announced they had been
given their liberty.
The state department showed con
cern over the delay in the departure
Of the American consular offcesa.
Eighty-siX American consulS. with
their families, and many private Amer
lean citizens desiring TO leave Germany
We're reported ready To start for Switz-
erland ON Il special train early this
week.
Ambassador Gerard. from Berne
notified the state department. that the
train should leave some time this
week" Since then nothing has been
heard from the traInload of Ameri-
cans.
On the other hand telegram CON
tanning assurances by the German
government that American consular
officials and their families would not
be obstructed in leaving Germany.
was sent 10 the department by the
Spanish embassy.
The state department took occasion
to deny formally that all American
citizens had been ordered out of Aus
trla. Unofficial dispatches from Paris
to that effect were branded as false
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-02-23
SENATE KILLS ANTl-WAR BILL
Socialists Would Keep Americans and
United States Ships From
War Zone.

Madison-An attempt by Socialist
members of the senate to pass resolu-
tions demanding that Americans be
warned against boarding ships of bel
ligerents, that American ships be for
hidden to enter the war zone and de-
claring that Wisconsin cities do not
want declaration of war ito protect
bloodstained commerce" was voted
down decisively after a debate in
which the author of the resolution
took leading part.
Twenty-four senator's, including
every Republican and Democrat pres
ent, voted against the resolution. The
only affirmative votes came from the
three Socialists. Senators Arnold, Ra-
guse and Sumach.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-02-23
STATE Sues for Zines

Madison Atty. Gen. Walter c. Ow-
en- brought suit against the county and
city of Milwaukee for upwards of
500. 900 for fines collected in the city'
and county ard not turned over to the
state. which covers a period from 1909
to 1915 The amount of fines not turn
ed over for that period is $4,000. In
addition to this the state is suing for
the interest on this money. which
amounts to approximately 10000.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-02-23
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FARMER HOLDS POTATOES
UNTIL PRICE LOWERS.

West Allis-A farmer has been
discovered near West AlIis who
has a good store of potatoes on
hand but refuses to sell because.
he says. the present price is too
high and he will not take il.
This story is vouched for by a
son of the farmer who declares
that his father would sell if the
price were 81 per bushel. but he
will not sell while the price is
$3.50, which he considers extor-
tion.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-02-23
Urqe Law Violations Reported.

Appleton-''If every sportsman would
report every violation of the fish and
game laws to the wardens or to the
local protective associations, there
would be fishing and hunting for
everyone in the state OF Wisconsin" {"
declared W F.. Barber. of the Wiscon-
sin conservation commission, in an adj.
dress before the Outagamie County
Fish and Game Protective association.
which met Tor banquet at the Hotel
Randolph, over 100 members attend.
ing.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-02-23
ENTIRE GUARD TO DEMoBlLlzE
Militia Force Now on the Border
Ordered Home by War
Department.

Washington. Feb. 2O.-The entire
force of National Guardsmen. esri-
mated at about $1,000 men. has been
ordered by the war department to be
returned from flte border
This movement is to take place in
double-quick time. it was announced.
With the return nf the National
Guardsmen the guarding of the border
will he left entirely to the regular
troops numbering about $4,000 men.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-02-23
Brazil Warns Germany.

Paris. Feb. 10. A wireless dispatch
received here from Berne, Switzerland
says the Brazilian minister al Berlin
by order Of his government, has warned
Germany that Brazil will hold it re-
sponsible for the fate of three Brazil
ian vessels approaching the war zone.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-02-23
New Factory comlnu.

Wausau-The name of the Zietler
& Lamson Motor Co, which will move
here from Chicago, has been changed
to the Lamson Motor Truck and Trac-
tion company. A sum has been sub
scribed to erect a $4,000 building for
the company which is to be purchased
within three years at cost and carry
ing expenses.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-02-23

Ashland That Lake Superior is en-
tirely frozen over for the first time in
twenty-five years now seems probable.
Fishermen returning from outside OF
Apostle islands say that no water Is
in sight The ice appears TO be con-
tinuous from Island Royale and the
Canadian shore to the Apostles.
Wolves are crossing from Michigan a
Wisconsin and Minnesota
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-02-23
New Price for MIX.

Monroe--Tht Indiana Condensed
Milk company has established new
price for milk at its plant at Albany,
paying $3.50 per hundred pounds for
all of the lachtea1 fluid deliveries dur.
ing February.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-02-23
Man Rniid New s.hool

Green Condemnation proceed
ings to secure property for new
grade school on Webster avenue may
be instituted by the board Of educa-
tion, it is reported.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-02-23

Turtle Lake-If sufficient acreage is
secured tue Wisconsin Pea Canning
company will operate fits plant here
during the coming summer. it has been
announced.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-06-30
AURORA NEWS NOTES

VIM. Uppendahly leaves tins week 1or
White. South Dakota, where he mas
nropertv TO look after this summer ne I,
will probably not return until next ran
J. r. Fullinwider, post office inspect,
or was here last week on an otflelal
trip He expressed himself pleased Will
tbr conditions existing at the Aurora
office. -, r,1,,,a
The school board has elected Edward
Grcen of California, teacher OF tne
seventh and eighth grades. AT thell
meetino Wednesday night NUMBER u
bills were ordered paid, including teaeif af
er's salaries for the last month VI
school. 1a ,roo
Harvey A. Bowers of Hubbard was Was
in Salem Saturday to register ioI ~. tlo
army draft. He was member OF Noln
nanv | of Woodburn on reglstfiselioli
doy' hut has since been discharged from
the national guard on account OF W
nandents. While in the guard II was
not necessary for him to register. bu'
since being discharged 1t becomes he'-
Edward Muecke, who has been IN
Germany for about two years mas ar
rived in New York, his brothers ruso
and Carl Muecke having received Il
taicoram announcing his arrival. ne
= oxnncted here soon for a VISIT WIN
b;s father. after which he Will prop,
III, III ratnrn 10 Chile where his business
~ 49rasts have been in the hands of
manager during his aaa absense' ni11 remain Mii
in Germany with her parents ~
The new flag now flying from m the
water tower was purchased with money me-.
donated T by the following c4ntrIPnfSfsh. on y %is
q Ehlcn. H. L. Bents W Il. L No
isT, soit e9G1 CAN'T " wH Wy, Silsy, n i. Ehls2
ivan ivan Dimiels, Guy \. Hiekok' pia,na LOUIS
Wcbert, c DR.. b. F: Gicsy, Z. Il y aaSIer IaeIeg'
n II smith. +. NJ. Rowe, J. W; SaGlsi' ,ll.n
e. n, H. wnrster ,2nu.api Geo. Miller, J. NJ. Will
peO; PeCcv "etfsSai ottaway, zenO sehwab, E. J.
snyder. W. II. Asquith, 2. 3. BreTsa, S,ho
Elmer smues5 and Al A H t1c ei9ag flag rais anS
III Though the efforts of c. b. lreWet'
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-06-30
WacOnda News


Waeomda, Ore. June 30--Mrs. George
Thurman was a Salem visitor Wednes'
day.
Mrs. Richard Patterson is spending a
Few days with friends near Chemawa.
At a meeting of the school board
Wednesday evening the budget for the
coming year was prepared
Mr.. Frank Matthes was business
visitor in Salem Friday.
Mrs G.. w. Markee went to Portland
Thursday to visit friends and rela-
tives.
The Ladies' Aid society is planning
Fourth of July picnic to be held in
grove near WaeOnda.
Irwin Elliott went to Portland Tues
day to report to the navy for duty, He
Joined about two weeks ago.
Mrs. Sally Smith, of Portland, is
visiting her brother, Mr. Emil Cramer.
The rain Friday damaged some hay
in this vicinity but was a great help to
the grain crops.
About so people from Waconda at
tended the Sunday school convention
at Chemawa Sunday. The Waconda
Sunday school received the banner for
having the largest percentage of its en-
rollment present.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-06-30
SubIiInity Items
Capital Journal Special Service.

Capital Journal Special Serviee.)
Sublimity. Ore, June 30.-Miss AIDE
liza Prange and brother, George, arrived
Friday of last week fro mEugene to
spend their vacation at the home OF
their parents, B. Prange and wife.
George has been attending Gonzaga
university at Spokane, and on his way
home from there continued on to Eugene
where he stopped over for his sister. .
Sublinity again has a blacksmith and
horseshoer in the person of Henry Nut
schler. Mr.. Mutsehler is well known
here as an efficient workman and will
no doubt receive good patronage.
Jake Schmitt is practically recovered
from the injuries he received some time
ago from being sealded while working
at the rock crusher.
A large number Of our people were
over Sunday visitors at Portland. They
made the trip both by auto and team.
Frank Wolf, wife and three children
and Mrs. Peterson, made an auto tour
to Portland and Vancouver. They left
Tuesday morning and returned Wednes-
day evening
\ large gathering of young folks met
Wednesday night at the farm home of
j. B. Van Handel, east of town. The
evening was spent in dancing. Refresh
ments were served which were highly
relished. The guests departed at late
hour. all reporting a good time.
B Prange and son, George, Joseph
and James Ripp were Salem visitors
Tuesday.
Tuesday morning at $50 O'Clock at
st. Boniface church, Miss Rose Sus-
bauer was united in marriage TO Mr..
Zimmerman. of Portland, Rev Father
Lainck officiating The groom was ae-
by John Susbauer, brother
Of the bride, while Miss Theresa Otter
acted as bridesmaid. After the mar
riage a wedding breakfast was served
at the home OF the bride Is parents. The
young couple left the same day for
Portland, where they win make their
home. Mrs. Zimmerman grew to wo
near Sublimity and has many
friends. who join in wishing the newly
welded couple many years Of matri-
monial bliss
Joseph Pieser was seen directing the
1estinies Of new Maxwell touring
ear.
Lewis Peterson, of near Salem, has
been looking after his crop Of hay on
his ranch here.
There win be a Fourth Of July ball
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-06-30
RED CROSS AT AURORA

Following the rousing campaign for
Red Cross funds, Aurora Tuesday night
signed up over seventy members for
Red Cross auxiliary. Five auto loads of
Salem people, representing Willamette
chapter, came down to help perfect the
local organization. Among them were
August Huekestein, postmaster; Henry
Meyers, merchant; Jack Rogers, bank
er; Mrs. Carlton Smith, Mrs. Fisher.
Geo. l.. Snyder, Miss Levy and several
other well known Salemites.
Mr. Huckestein and Mr.. Meyers both
made excellent talks. Mrs Smith and
Mrs Fisher explained the auxiliary
work thoroughly and enthusiastically.
Mr.. Snyder sang an inspiring patriotic
selection, and Miss Levy played vio-
lin solo.
The Aurora band furnished excellent
music. Dr. Giesy was the presiding of
ficer. At the close of the program, more
than 20 people joined the auxiliary.-
Observer.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-06-30
PRICE OF BITUNINOUS
COAL IS AGREED ON
Estimated Saving to COnsum-
er Placed at Half Million
Dollars Daily

Washington, June 2e.-Secretary OF
the Interior Franklin X. Lane was gen
orally credited today with saving the
government and the American people
I$ls0,000,000 annually in reduced btu
minous coal prices to become effective
next Sunday.
Operators from soft coal fields west
of the Missippi were to meet with
Chairman Peabody of the National De-
fense Council S coal production commit
itee today to adopt a similar schedule.
Urged by Lane, bituminous coal OPP
erotors voluntarily agreed to cut their
present prices at the mines 80 cents
TO $3.50 per ton and to give the gov
ernment an additional 80 cents per ton
reduction.
The price of soft coal to the average
home will vary with freight, retailer S
profits and % cents per ton jobbers
commission, but is expected to equal
the reduction at the mines.
Maximum Prices
The new soft coal maximum prices
at mines effective July ] are: Pennsyl-
vania-$3 for mine run; $3.50 lump,
egg, domestic sizes.
West Virginia-Same as Pennsylya-
mia.
Ohio-No. s district, thick vein Hook
ing Cambridge, $3 for mine run; $3.50
lump and egg. Thin vein Hooking, Pom
eroy, Crooksyille, Coshoeton, Columbi-
ana county, Tusearawas county, AM
sterdam Beehholz district, $500, mine
run; $3.50 lump, egg. Massillon district
jackson county, Palmyra district,
$3.50, mine run, lump, egg, Alabama
Cabraba, Black Creek, 81; Pratt, Jag
ger, Corona, $780, big seam, So.
VireiniaZSame as Pennsylvania.
Kentuclly--Same as Pennsylvania.
Illinois and Indiana-$2.75 mine run;
1880 for screened, domestic sized.
In Outside Districts
Special problems in Kansas, Iowa,
Missouri, Oklahoma, Wyoming, Colora-
do, Ucah, Montana, Arkansas and Tex
as fields preclude the adoption OF q
schedule but reductions are expected
to average about the same.
The maximum prices announced TO-
day cover only the bituminous terri
tory east of the Mississippi river. me
western bituminous operators will hold
separate meeting within week or
ten days, it was announced.
No maximum soft coal rates nave
been fixed for mines in Iowa, Missouri,
Kansas, Colorado, Texas, Montana,
Utah and Wyoming. There will be no
change in prices in these states July l.
Chairman Peabody Of the defense
council 5 coal committee Will leave
Washington tonight for week $ vaea-
tion. The western operators meeting TO
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-06-30
Margaret Mason Writes on
Gotham Fads and Fashions

as if poised for flight is a fly little
eoneoetion and a draped close turbar
of white hatter' plush agleam with a
sinuous silver tassel boBbing over the
side is sufficiently original to attract its
full quota of attention.
Velvet and plush are of course the
materials of the moment for June. JULY
and August headgear in the usual per
severe manner of Dame Fashions topsy
turvy DEGREES of chiffon for December
and for July.
A simple but chic model of pleated
white maline to be worn with lingerie
froeks has crown Of white halter 5
plush pierced by large pearl ball hat
pin in front for sole orAamentation save
for tabs Of narroYest. white velvet rib
bon binding the edge of the malino
brim at intervals of QUE inch. The
depth of the binding extends for two
inches above end below the brini.
Quite the smartest things in motor
togs is offered by Fifth Avenue
house, 1t consists of coat and a hat
fashioned from a loosely woven linen
resembling common or garden gunny
'fe'iNiiiS' ~ WINS III wv bOAoio itilui III
linen or gray.
The coat is loose belted military
model with scarf collar, that wraps
like muffler around the throat and
chin, both ends Of this muffler effect
and the large patch pockets on the
skirt of the coat are hecticly aglow
with a futuristic bird and fruit design
hand embroidered in psrple, blue, yel-
low, green and red heavy twist.
The close hat is built like an Aus
trian Officers cap and is of the linen
with a narrow brim of dark blue straw.
The same wildly embroidered design
the front.
For those who need a less trying shape
a little crushed hat of grey linen is Of
fered more simply embroidered in a few
simply impossible posies. The loose coat
of the grey has pockets and cuffs en-
broidered in the weird flora and a plain
rolling collar with revers instead OF the
scarf effect.
They are both swagger effect and
smart and the possession of such stun
ming outfit is in itself sufficient for
motive for motoring.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-06-30
AURORA PYTH1ANs

Hermes lodge, Knights of Pythiasi
of this city have elected the following
Officers for the next term:
J. A. Fosmark, past chancellor; Har-
nv Colvin. chancellor commander; Fred
White. vice chancellor; John L. Sny-
der. prelate: r. H. Whitwortb. master
of work; A. NJ Fry, keeper of records
and seal; Louis Wepert. master of fl
nance; W. o. Fry. master of exehequer'
VIM. Kiel. master at arms: Henry
Hurst, inner guard; J. A. Fosmark,
outer guard.
These officers will be installed Err
day evening. July -. ak which time
there win also come up the matter OF
postponing the meeting Of the Oregon
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-06-30
HALsEY FARM SOLD
TO STATION MAN

r. L. Winnifred sold his 80 acre
ranch near Halsey to d. Townes OF
Stayton, who has taken possession. The
Winnifred ranch was one of the most
highly improved in the county, and
one of the finest equipped places in
the Willamette valley. Mr. Winnifred
would not state the consideration.
Mr.. and Mrs Winnifred were in the
city this morning and left on the noon
train for Newport, where they will re-
side for awhile. They are not decided
yet what they viii do in the future
Albany Democrat
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-06-30
MRS. DENTEL IS SURPRISED

A surprise party was given Wednes
day June 20, in honor of Mrs. Godfrey
Dentel at her home near East Butte
vile upon the 69th anniversary of her
birthday. The following were present :
Mesdames A. B. Dentel, Fred Dentel,
Vim. Dentel, G. Dentel, E. Keil, G. X.
Gooding, n. Gooding, VIM. Kraus, J. 5
Vandeleur Chas. Bceke Henry Beck,
Henry Kraus, Chas. Snyder, Aug. Roos-
ems Hoffman A. H. Giesy of Portland,
Chris Zimmerman and Misses Julia Zieg
Ter of Barlow, Tillie Giesy and Katie
Giesv. Marie and Hubertine Roosen,
Dorothy. June, Emery Richard and
Wayne Dentel-Aurora Observer.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-06-30

~ NAAANf ihdA oAN ltit ldSts
White caps on the crests of the fash
ionable waves are now numerously TO
be seen. Reared aloft on the waves
erests of fashionable devotees if is nau-
tically fitting that the fayorite shape
of them should be dubbed the Marines.
1t is jaunty little copy of the mar.
inc tam o 'shanter of white satin braid
ed over the right ear where the full
ness of the tam flops rakishly
What more inspiring display of the
national eolors could one IS heart de-
sire than a military cap of white satin
with a white straw visor poised above
pair of blue eyes atop a mass of
Titan hair?
A cunning little round hat of white
satin has its brim rolled up all around
with on inch quilting of the white sat
in standing up ON top Of that. A French
fold of the satin around the crown with
a pump bow in front is the only other
adornment.
Another similar adornment of white
straw has an outstanding banding OF
inch high white quilts instead of the sat
in quilting and yet another has the same
effect accomplished with white wheat
Wheat by the way, all white or an
naturelle, is sewn as plentiful in the
millinery field as it is sown in the
country fields. 1t strives to take the
place of the barred aigrette and is so
successful in the attempt that but few
regret the aigrette. With wheat such
factor in the food crisis of the war
it seems only right that we should put
it above everything else and what high
or san it hope to attain than milady S
bonnet.
A huge garden hat of white orin
abristle with white wheat jutting out
in ray fashion from the crown across
the wide brim is most effective. The
crown is rather high and narrow
A tiny turban shaped hat of white
faille with wee white wings set in pairs
around the edge OF the turned up brim