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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-01-18
1.-THE CITY
VALUE AND SCOPE OF
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
Popular Activities of These Civic Or
CARNATIONS.

A recent referendum from nearly 200
chambers of commerce indicates that
the following are the most popular &C
tivities of these organizations, writes
Edwin B. Lord, secretary of the Mas
sillon (O) chamber of commerce. The
activities are mentioned in the order
Of their popularity-civic matters, reg
ulation of legalized begging or solicit
ing, credits, trade boosting, collections.
checking fraudulent advertising, legis-
lative matters, improving industrial
conditions, returning goods traffic, Sc
curing new industries, agricultural de-
velopments, working for better roads,
going after conventions, cooperative
deliveries and charities. We are in
clined to change the order of these ac-
tivities by placing the securing of new
industries at the head of the list at the
same time conceding that to accom-
plish this it becomes absolutely neces
sary for the chamber of commerce to
do consistent and constructive work
along all the other lines of effort indi
Gated.
In order to perform it's destined func-
tons those who have given the matter
of the proper relation of a chamber of
commerce to the community at large.
the most consistent study and thor
ough analysis, are agreed upon many
essential points. Among these the in
dustrial development is always to be
kept in the foreground; that our ulti-
mate aim is to secure more smoke
stacks" but that to do this we must
other communities have found neces-
sary in stimulating the industrial
Growth of their communities.
Many conditions enter into successful
community building. but there are
some things that chamber of com
nerce must always keep before it
and any program failing to give serious
consideration to these essentials will
in the last analysis fall far below the
mark that will satisfy the citizens Of
this city. Here are a few points that
we can all agree upon: That the Mas
;illon chamber of commerce must be
he central civic force for good; that it
must be as broad in it's scope of activi-
ties as the whole community; that it
must be thoroughly democratic and
representative Of every interest of the
city and the surrounding territory; that
it must be nonpartisan and nonsec-
tartan; that it must work untiringly
and efficiently for the welfare of the
whole city and for all the people of the
.ity.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-01-18
When Bows Spoke Pieces.

In our own day the favorite pieces
for spOuting on the platform were
"Spartacus to the GladiatOrs," 'Cati-
lines Defiance" "The SeminOle's De
fiance" beginning with BLAZE with
your serried columns'), speeches from
Julius Caesar" "The One Hoss
Shay and other poems of Holmes.
The old reading books were worth
saving. Is the long winded comparison
between tact and talent now to be
found or any moral lesson by Jane
Taylor? Is Peter Pindar now among
the schOOlbOy's poets? What torture
it was to speak, especially if parents
were invited to be present! Ones
schoolmates were far from being SYM
pathetic. They gleefully anticipated
Willie's breaking down. They smoker
ed at gross mispronunciatiOn. Good
old days!-Philip Hale in Boston Her.
aid.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-01-18

A Coop many fellows up in this
neck of the woods would like to get
their hands on the Indian who made
the prediction that this would be an
unusually mild winter. The fur bear
ing animals. too, have had hand
in the deceiving, for this has been
one of the stifest winters this region
has experienced in some time, We
are inclined to think that maybe the
Indian and the animals may be in
"cohouts" with the coal man.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-01-18
MILTON A. SPRAGUE

In more ways than one will the
people of Washburn and vicinity
miss Milton A. Sprague, banker,
lumberman and agriculturist, who
passed from this life to that bourne
from whence no traveller returns or
the 18th inst. at the age of seventy
three years, for it marked the pass
ing of one of Washburn' greatest
men.
For more than a quarter of a cen
fury Mr.. Sprague has been identified
with every laudable undertaking
which in his judgment was for the
city's best interest. Coming from
Sprague, Barron county. together
with A. C. Akeley of Minneapolis,
he purchased the South Shore mill
which he continued to operate until
it was destroyed by fire some years
ago. Later the mill of the M. H.
Sprague Lumber company was built
and this mill will for years continue
to give employment to many in
Washburn.
In 1895 Mr.. Sprague and associ-
ates established the Northern State
Bank and Mr.. Sprague became its
president, which place he held until
his death. In his capacity as banker
and fnancier he did much for the
business interests of the city, always
holding out an encouraging word
and offering help and assistance
when the clouds were gathering or
the business horizon.
To those who knew Milton A.
Sprague best comes his greatest
praise for his was a friendship which
when once formed continued to grow
down through the years.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-01-18
Produce For City.

Cadillac, Mich. believes it is estab.
fishing itself as produce and agricul
tural center through the efforts of tt
chamber of commerce. which has re
Gently secured two large produce plants
which will handle farm and datr,
produce.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-01-18
(Jan. 18th to Feb. 22nd.)

\Jan. lltn TO req. 2Snusl
STATE OF WISCONSIN, BAYFIELD, COUN
TY, IN CIRCUIT COURT.
High Court Superior Disa bility and Funeral
Benefit association. United Order of
Foresters. corporation,
Plaintiff,
L. w, Younker, and Frederick Younker,
his wife,
Defendants.
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO THE
SAID DEFENDANTS:
You are hereby summoned to appear with
in twenty days after service of this sum-
mons, exclusive of the day of service, and
defend the above entitled action in the
court aforesaid: and in case of your failure
so to do judgment will be rendered against
you according to the demand of the COM
plant. of which a copy is herewith served
upon you.
W. M. Steele,
Plaintiffs Attorney,
20. Address: Superior Douglas Coun-
ty, Wisconsin.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-01-18

Tie name Doau s inspires con-
hdence-Doan's Kidney Pills for
kidney ills. Doan's Ointment for
skin itching. Doan's Regulets for
a mild laxative. Sold at all drug
stores. Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-01-18
Trees Lend Beauty,

In an effort to make the city the
most beautiful in Southern California
the La Mesa Chamber of Commerce
has inaugurated a tree planting cam
paign.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-01-18

Dyspepsia is Americas curse
To restore digestion, normal weight
good health and purify the BLOOD
use Burdock Blood Bitters. Soio
at all drug stores. Price $l.OO.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-01-18

Farmers, mechanics, rain Ga ders
laborers, rely on DR.. Thomas &c
lectic Oil. Fine for cuts, burns,
bruises Should be kept in every
home 25c and 50c. Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-01-18
Did the Best He Could.

She during the spatl-You should
have married some stupid. credulou'
girl. He-Well. my dear. did tih
pest ! could Boston Transcript.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-01-18

Start now boosting for Washburn
and continue to keep it up tor
twelve months-at least.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-02
First Open Air Meeting
Patriotic; Next Service
In Charge of Methodists

Conservation Of food as a patriotic
and religious duty was emphasized
Sunday night by Rev. Perry j. Rice
in his sermon at the first OF the open
air services for the summer in Cleve-
land Square. The audience was an
unusually large one and the patriotic
features Of the service were in
response to the call of food admins
traitor H c. Hoover. M Rice's sub
iect was Meeting an Emergency"
and he based his talk on the miracle
OF Jesus feeding the multitude. That
was TO meet an emergency
Mr.. Rice pointed out There was a
hungry multitude and but a scaut
supply OF food The food supply was
increased under the blessing Of the
master 20 meet the needs Of the hour.
and there was plenty left Over"
The speaker said a similar emer-
Rency exists today, with starving
people in unimaginable numbers in
the war stricken countries OF Europe.
we must feed our own people and
the men who are fighting for us
across the water or the great cause
which we have Joined will be lost"
Mr.. Rice declared.
The service Sunday night was
wholly in charge Of the First Chris
tian church. Next Sunday night the
service in Cleveland square will be in
charge Of the First Methodist church
and Rev. John N Jackson, pastor Of
that church. viii deliver the sermon.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-02
RECALLS OLD
TINE RELATIONS
Benefit for Woman's Char
ity Society in Juarez
Takes FL PasOans.

A reelection Of the old. friendly re-
lations between El Paso and Juarez
was seen sunday evening when a num-
ber OF FL Pasoans attended the fiesta
and concert given in the Juarez the
alter by tho Wom7n's Charity society
Of Juarez for the benefit Of the poor
fund of that town.
The program which was arranged
by Mrs. Aurca Farias. president OF
the Charity society. and her commit
tee. was OF unusual merit and gave
the audience am opportunity TO hear
the best musical and dramatic talent
in Juarez- The Japanese chorus and
the Red Cross and White Cross
tablueN were especially good IN a pro
gram of excellent numbers.
NaVHrrete sings After Dance.
Nine AIDA NaVarrete and a num-
midnight, following her appearance at
the Texas Grand in grand opera, and
she sang for the crowd which filled
the theater While the audience wait
ed for her TO arrive dance was held
In the parquet Of the theatcr
Representing the I'D Fas0 Red Cross
campaign committee of which VIM
which assisted the charity society in
making IT'S canvass for Red Cross
funds in Juare.. Norman Walker and
Herman Schroeder attended the fiesta
and subscribed So TO the charity fund
Tor Dr. W l. Brown, president of the
El PasO Red Cross chapter II. ID.
slater. editor Of The Herald. also sent
a check for SIS 10 the society bv the
committee and other pledges were
made By El PasOaus
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-02
EVEN CROSS. SICK
CHILDREN LOVE
SYRUP Of FIGS
If feverish, bilious, consti-
pated, give fruit laxative
at once.

Don't scold your fretfuL peevish
child See n tongue is coated. This IS
a sure sign its little stomach. liver
and bowels are clogred with sour
waste.
When lstless. pale. fevrrish. full OF
cold, breath bad, throat sore. doesn't
eat, sleep or act naturally. has stom-
achacne, indigestion. dIarrhoea, give
a teaspOonful Of California Syrup Of
Figs and in a few hours all the foul
waste, the sour bile and fermeuting
food passes out of the bowels and you
have well and playful child again.
children love this harmless, fruit
laxative" and mothers can rest easy
after giving IL. because 10 never fails
TO make their little "iusides" clean
and sweet
Keep it handy. Mother A little
given today saves a sick child to-
morrow. but get the genuine. Ask
your druggist for a 50-cent bottle Of
California Syrup Of Figs" which has
directions for babies, children OF all
ages and for grown-ups plainly on
the bottle Remember there are coun-
terfeirs sold here. so surely look and
see that yours is made by the cali
fOrnia Fig syrup Company" Hand
back with contempt any other fg
syrup.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-02
BEN RINGER IS ARRESTED ON
ORDER OF ATTORNEY GENERAL

The first arrest in FL Paso for vio-
lauon Of the provision in the presi-
dents proclamation ordering German
subjects living within a half mile OF
q military camp. arsenal or headquar-
tiers. 20 register their residence. was
made saturday when Ben Ringer was
taken into custody by deputy United
states marshal Jere DuBose- The ar
rest was made on telegraphic instruc-
lions from attorney general T. W
Gregory Ringer has been placed in
the German prisoners st0ckade at Fl
Bliss
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-02
WHITLOCK FINDS SCOUTS IN
THEIR CAMP A HAPPY LOT

r. A. WhitIock. q member or the
council If the Boy Scouts for FL Paso,
spent sunday at the camp at Noun
tain Park and returned to- Fl Paso
most enthusiastic over conditions IN
the camp
81 found all the boys delighted" he
said None OF them wanted to come
home and an Of them We're in good
health and good spirits. The discip-
line is very fine and the health OF
The lads is splendid. There has been
no swearing or smoking, no breaking
OF iusul1-ors on telephone or tele-
Eraph wires. no raids on orchards
ir fact the boys have been model
youngsters
Scout executive Ivor q. Thomas
returned with SIR. Whitlocz TO have
q doctor examine his leg. which ne
hurt on hike last week He viii 80
back TO the camp tomorrow.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-02

Continued From Page One.)
grants exemption OF discharge that
the dependent OF dependents actually
are supported mainly by the fruits
Of the mans mental or physical Ia
Dor.
Boards Must Act Promptly
Local boards are required, subject
TO appeal TO pass upon claims for
exemption OF discharge within three
days after the filing OF affidavits.
District boards must decide appeal
cases within five days and their de-
cisions are final II the ruling Of a
local board is affirmed the person in
question stands finally accepted for
military service
Exemption May BE Temporary.
in passing on claims for exemption
or the ground OF employment in nee
essarv Industrial and agricultural Oc-
cuDations the district boards must be
convinced that the particular enter
prise affOrdiuE such employment
actually is necessary 10 the mani
tenance of the military blishment
or national interest during the emer-
geucy.
Certificates Of exemption viii not
necessarily be permanent They may
be revoked with changing conditions
OF may be granted only FOR pre-
scribed periods
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-02
CHURCH COLLECTIONS TO
AID COLUMBUS KNIGHTS FUND

HIS lordship. right Rev. A. J. Schu-
Ter. bishop Of II Paso. has ordered all
collections taken in the Catholic
churches Of Fl Paso next Sunday TO be
devoted to the fund being raised for
the work Of the Knights OF Columbus
in the soldier camps OF the country. It
is intended TO raise 100000 for this
work.
Among the recent subscribers to the
fund are the following:
American Trust ard Savings bank.
T. J. Stafford, c. Z. Kelly. bishop A J.
Schiller. Chris Amanda, 5r., Phil Dietz.
Ike Alderete, ". H. Fryer, A ".
Norcop, W. G. Roe. ". J. Regan, WIN.
Baehr and ". J. Quigley.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-02

W TAsHNGuN D. c., July .
NA/ The resuation Of the Nan
chu DUSTY in China has
been demanded O president Ii, by
Gen. Chang Hsuu and other military
leaders. according state department
advices from minister Reinsch today.
Civil war in Chi-s is feared II the
militarists have he power behind
them that they sen TO have
CouD Is Toal Surprise.
The monarchisl coup d'etat came
lust at the time Wien peace was be
ing restored in China The mnitarists
who had set up separate govern
ment ar Tien Tsi1 u order TO -urca
president Ii 10 dsolve parliament
and the southern p-oglnces, who had
threatened armed resistance TO such
action, had finally come together,
modified their deu1nQs and united
behind president u In a COALITION
Minister Reinschs dispatch. dated
noon yesterday, ags Gen Chang
Hsun- military governor OF Anhwei
province and lcade- OF the militarist
party, has suddenly WltndraWn from
the compact and s1lL an ultimatum
TO president Il. deIanulng the imme-
diate restoration G emperor Hsuan
TUnE. whose AVIATION Of the
Manchu throne on E5oruary u, 1912,
ushered in the l1inese republic.
Chang Hsun was Epportec by Shu
Shi-ChanE. guardia1 OF the boy en-
peror and former MEMBER OF the
council Of state urisr the Manchus.
and by kan Yen Wei and other old
type statesmen
II Is EEpectel To Resist.
No indication has taeu received Of
president LIS attituii but as he is a
alist it is expected De- viii resist the
ultimatum as long g any chance OF
success remains.
All the southern rTinces south Of
The Yangtse river ar expected 10 re-
volt IN case Of lfzrlu restoration
China Can't Bier War.
China's entry into The war is felt
here now 10 be prac-ally out OF the
question II is asmed that the
nilitlrists are str0lg enough 10 at
least split the county
II was reported re-Etly that p-esi- I
dent Ii Yuan Hung lrtually was a
prisoner and that friEis Of the presi- /
dent were not perm-1sd 10 enter the
palace
Cen Chang Hsuu reported TO be
tne strongest OF the zlitary govern
ors Of China and ther have been va
-ious reports in the list year or Two
that he would make Eatuempt 10 re-
ilsIata the 5iauChu d-asty-
A dispatch from PEN, June .. re-
ported that all the E5vlnces which ]
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-02

on board. according TO general ESTE
mates
Passengers Scream and Fight. =
The car was running at a speed ~
90 miles au hour AS DO slipped down
the GOD foot incline from the tracks
to the edge Of the river screaming
men and women f0us1t tD escape and
Some of them were able to- get free
but were unable O. obtain a footing
on the steep bank
There was q 81 scram ule IN the
shallow water between the wreck el
car and the river bank. From the
riverside the bodies OF at least two
of the passengers were seen 20 be
caught Iu the sWiffer waters and were
carried down 70 the whirlpool
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-02

declared their Independence OF the
government Of Ii Yuan Hung in May
and June had ceased their Warllke
Preparations. At that time DO was re-
ported that Cen Chang Hsun had eN--
pressed the hope that settlement or
the crisis in China would be reached
Ii Yuan's stormy Administration.
Gen ii Yuan Hung. succeeded 70 the
presidency Of China, June o, 1870 al
ter the death of Gen Yuan Sli- Raj,
soon after Yuan had attempted 10
change the form OF government III
China 10 a monarchy
since his accession to the leadership
in China he has had much trouule
with the northern military leaders, IN
GLIDING Gen Chang Hsun- Inc pres
eut difficulties Of president Il arose
over his refusal 10 uphold the decision
of the cabinet TO break with Germany
and IL had been reported thal ne was
opposed 10 the entry Of China INTO the
war.
UItimatum to President.
on June 10. after the revolt in sew
eral Of the northern ana central prov
inces. Gen chang Hsun demanded
that president Il issue an ultlmatum
diSsolvin= ulrliaueur- The president
refused TO acCede 10 the demand and
also declined TO offer his uncCndI-
tiOnal res EnatiOn- A DAY or Two
later. however, he yielded 10 re ue-
mand Of the rebel leaders LOT the ols-
solution Of parliament, but the acting
premier refused TO cOunterslEn the
decree and resigned
After this the kuo Min-Tang. one
Of the strongest political parties In
China, which had supported president
Il. withdrew its approval OF MS
course. After several days delay,
president Ii succeeded in appointing
an acting premier and the latter
counrersiEned the mandate dissOlving
parliament il had been reported that
the southern provinces in which DIT.
sun Yat Sen and his followers have
much power, would revolt as a result
OF the dismissal OF parliament by
president Ii
Hsuan TunE FORMER Emperor.
TIsuan TunE. the son Of prince
-hun. assembled the throne Of China
December ., 1905, under the regency
Of his father. on December 6. 1911.
prince Chun abuicated as regent and
February u, 1872. the youthful en-
1er0r a5dicated the throne and the
Chinese republic was established
Since that time the emperor virtually
has been a prisoner OF presidents
Yuan and IL
In February Of this year IL was re-
ported that Hsuan TunE would be
brought TO the United States TO com
1lere his education, and IL was said
that president Ii had approved the
plan for the Manchu emperor 10 come.
dsuan TunE was born in 1903 He
first bore the title OF prince Pu-Gi
and took the name OF Hsuan Tung
when he was enrhrOned as emperor in
1905.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-02

league now is busy with plans for eel
ebration Of the Fourth OF July on a
scale larger than ever before at
teuGted and viii try 10 turn out
thousands Of marchers, each with an
American flaE The Copper Queen
band. for years supported by the COM
pany and often sent TO the state fair,
has Joined the strikers and is not ex-
Qected in the parade
strikers Lose 100000 in Wages
Thus FAR the strikers have lost
100000 in wages They claim 10 have
the sympathy Of townspeOple other
than the business men and state that
only a very few OF the boarding
houses or restaurants viii put Up
lunches for underground workers
Credit practically is suspended, for
bills heretofore have been settled on
the semi monthly payday, the last
coming June q
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-02
TWO MEN HELD ON SOLDIER
LIQUOR CHARGE ARRAICNED

George Hankius and F. r. Allen
were arrested Monday morning on a
charge Of violation of the law prohib-
ting the sale Of alcoholic liquors TO
soldiers. They were arraisned before
United States commissioner Samuel
L. Kelly Immediately after arrest
Hankfns waived preliminary hearing
and his bond was fixed at $3.50. The
date for Aliens preliminary hearing
was not set His bond was fixed ct
$3.50. It is expected that both men
will make bond
Wanted TO buy secondhand bicycles.
Allen Arms d cycle Co.-Adv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-02

Members Of a national guard re=i-
uenr who were ON guard at me
bridge saw the accident and were the
first 10 the rescue. The soldiers S.ia
down the bank into the river and
worked iu water mp TO their waists
rescuiuE passengers
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-02
Nuxated Iron Makes Strong,
Vigorous, Iron Men and Beautiful
Healthy Rosy Checked Women
Dr.. Howard James, late Of The
Manhattan State Hospital of New
York and formerly Assistant Physician
Brooklyn State Hospital, says:

Iron IS absolutely necessary TO eg-
able your blood 10 change food into
living tissue. Without 10. no matter
how much OF what YOU eat, YOUR food
merely passes through you without
doing you any good. You don't get
the strength out OF it. and as a con-
sequence you become weak. pale and
sickly looking. just like a plant try
ing 10 grow in q soil deficient lu
iron a patient Of mine remarked -H
me (after having been on a six weeks
course of Infatuated Ir1nl. say. Doc
tor, that there stuff il like magic
II you are not strong or well YOU
owe IT 10 yourNelf 70 make the fol-
lowing test See how Ions you can
work or how far YOU can walk wi-n-
out becoming tired. Next take two
five-Eraiu tablets of nuNated iron
three times per day after meals for
Two weeks Then test your strength
again and see how much YOU have
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-02
MAN ARRESTED AT YSLETA
NOT SID BENSON'S SLAYER

The city police and sheriffs depart
ment believed they had the murderer
Of policeman sid Benson Monday
morning when deputy sheriff Charles
Brooks at Tsleta telephoned chief Of
police 3. J. ZabrisSie that he had the
man. Capt. l. T. Hall and party went
down and found il TO be the wrong
man.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-02
PREArHEs n ARlIY NJ.

Many men wearing the army uni
form and many others who viii wear
il later in the summer were attend
ants at the Sunday night service in
the Trinity Methodist church. when