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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-23

The Supreme Court approved Of the
reduction Of train service % FFar
economy.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-23
AGENTS WANTED

Large manufacturer wants represen.
tatiyes to sell shirts underwear,
hosiery, dresses, waists, skirts, di.
rect to homes. Write Tor free sam.
pies. Madison Mills, $50 Broadway.
New York City. - - s.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-23

The condition of Mayor-elect Fern
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-24
ADVANCE TRADE STAMP BILL
Sale Checks With Cash Value Only
Kind of Device Permitted-Anti-
Cigarette Bill Killed.

Madison-The assembly, by a vote
of 63 to 81, sent to engrossment the
Hart substitute, prohibiting the use of
trading stamps in Wisconsin, and pro-
viding for the enforcement of the law
by the state dairy and food depart
ment.
The Hart measure prohibits the use
of any trading stamps or any similar
device, except that any manufacturer
packer or dealer may issue any slip,
ticket or check with the sale of any
goods, wares or merchandise, which
it's face stated cash value and shall
be redeemable only in cash for the
amount stated thereon upon presenta-
ton an amount aggregating % cents
or over of redemption value and only
by the person, firm or corporation is
suing the same. This measure would
go into. effect on Jan. l, 1918.
The assembly killed the Otto bill,
which would regulate the use of tradA
ing stamps in the state by vote Of
rs to 2. 1t killed the Kvam bill for
$4,000 license in each county for every
trading stamp concern in the state.
After a short debate the assembly,
by a vote of S3 to 40, killed the Grell
bill, prohibiting the sale of cigarettes
in Wisconsin. Grell said the measure
was meritorious and he believed it
would check an evil.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-24
OFFER LARGE RACE PURSES
n. J. Keenan, Guarantee $4,000
Stakes for 1917 State Fair.

Observation-Disclosures men of Mil
waukee, enthused by the excellent
racing at the Wisconsin state fair dur
ing the last three years, desiring to
make Milwaukee the harness racing
center of the west, have made it pos
sible for the state fair this year to an
nounce $4,000 stakes, the biggest har-
ness racing events to De decided out
side the Grand circuit Led by P. J.
Donahue, fifty members of the Cham
Der of Commerce have granted a
$4,000 stake for 2:12 trotters. H. J.
keenan,, owner of the new Plankinton
hotel, has guaranteed a $4,000 stake
for 2:12 PAGERS.
The Milwaukee Chamber of Com
merce $4,000 stake will be raced on
Milwaukee day, Thursday, Sept. 10.
The Plankinton hotel $4,000 stake will
be raced on State and Governors day,
Wednesday. Sept IL.
Milwaukee business men have en-
abled us to this year lay claim as the
Oliver E. Remey, secretary of the
State fair, land state fair officials GER
tainly appreciate their loyalty and
support. am quite sure that these
big stakes will attract sufficient en-
tries to make them self-supporting
This means that the sizes of the
stakes can be increased next year, and
perhaps others added.
while the state fair this year an
nounces a racing program in which
$3.50 will be won in four days, rae
ing will cost much less than ever be-
fore because of increased entries at
tracted by the big events on the pro-
gram.
Present officials of the state fair
have succeeded in establishing thor
ough cooperation between Milwaukee
and the rest of the state in conducting
the big Badger state exposition, and
the guarantee of the two big $4,000
stakes by Milwaukee business men is
evidence of this cooperation"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-24
BRITISH TAKE LENS?
CIVIL POPULATION REMOVED
FORM CITY LAST FRIDAY
BY GERMANS.
WILD SCENES ARE REPORTED
Prisoners Declare Teutons Made Fran
tic Efforts to Take Away Stores and
Guns Before Enemy Arrlved-Retire
in Belgium.

London, April 17.-Indicaticns of q
possible retirement Of the Germans In
Belgium is given in the Belgian Off
cial report, which says the second
German line of intrenchments near
Dixmude were entered and found I'M
occupied.
Apparently the city of Lens, the
great coal center of northern France,
has fallen before the British drive.
Tie British official report on Sunday
night speaks only of progress east of
LEVIN, where our troops are approach
ing the outskirts of Lens" but the cor
respondent of Lloyd's News with the
British army telegraphs that British
patrols entered the city early Sunday
c1ning.
The Germans ordered the civil pop
ulation from the town on Friday pre-
paratory to their own departure, and
seized three months provisions accum-
ulated in Lens by the American relief
commission.
The Germans let loose against the
British wedge threatening the southern
hinge of the line the most powerful
blow they have delivered since the be-
ginning of their withdrawal.
Along a six-mile front on both sides
OF the Bapaume-Vambrai highroad the
enemy launched succession of heavy
infantry attacks. They penetrated
Lagnicourt, which is the center of the
British front. General Haig's men rail-
lied, however, and drove the enemy
out, capturing 300 prisoners. The
British line now stands where 1t did
before, and 1900 German dead have
been counted.
The German thrust failed also to
check British progress at st. Quentin
where ground was gained east and
north of Gricourt, 40 miles from
Lens.
With the capture of Lens the
French will be in position once more
to meet their coal shortage, which. to
an extent, has interfered with the
manufacture of munitions.
Prisoners seized in the fighting
about Lens declare that there was
wild confusion in the town while the
main body of Germans was retreating.
Squads dragging guns and stores were
met by squads ordered to blow up the
roads to prevent the British advance
beyond the city.
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig's
principal object in his advance on
Lens is rather to turn La Bas-
Sc from the south, La Basse and
Lens forming the principal OutwOrks
of Lille, which is the key to the whole
German position in Flanders.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-24

"Fairyi" exclaimed Prudence. lis
ten, listen, girls Look, Fairy, and see
if that is he! Yes, 1t is, / know
can tell by his walk" Warm rich
color dyed her face and throat, and
she clasped her hands over her heart,
wondering If Connie beside her could
hear its tumult.
"pll go to the door," said Father
Starr, and Prudence looked at him
beseechingly.
81 am sure he is all right, father.
You will be nice to him, won't your
Without answering, Mr.. Starr left
the room. He could not trust his voice.
Listen, girls, want to hear" whis-
pered Prudence. And she smiled as
she heard her fathers cordial voice.
"You are Mr.. Harmer, aren't youi
1 am Prudence's father. Come right
in. The whole family Is assembled to
do you honor. The girls have already
made you prince In disguise. Come
back this way. Prudence is resting
very nicely"
When the two men stepped into the
sitting room, Prudence. for once, quite
overlooked her father. She lifted her
eyes to Jerrold Harmer's face, and
waited, breathless. Nor was he long
in finding her among the bevy Of girls
He walked at once to the bed, and
took her hand.
my little c0mrade of the road" he
said gayly, but with tenderness. 'T'm
afraid you are not feeling well enough
for callers today"
"Oh, yes, I am" protested Prudence
with strange shyness.
He turned to the other girls, and
greeted them easily. He was entirely
self-possessed. Miss Starr told me SO
much about you that l know you all to
begin with" He smiled at Fairy as
he added, I'm fact, she predicted that
am TO fall in love with you. And So
very likely, 1 should, if hadn't met
your sister first"
They all laughed at that, and then
he walked back and stood by Prudence
once more. "Was it a bad spraini
Does it pain you very badly? You
look tired. I am afraid it was an i'm
position for me TO come this after
noon"
ooh, don't worry about that" put in
Connie anxiously. "She wanted you
to come. She's been getting us ready
for you ever since the doctor left. ]
think it was kind of silly for me to
wear my blue just for one caller"
The twins glared at her, realizing
that she was discrediting the parson-
age, but JerrOld Harmer laughed, and
Prudence joined him.
at is quite true" she admitted
frankly. "The mule and l disgraced
the parsonage this morning, and ]
wanted the rest of you to redeem ii
this afternoon" She looked at hin
in0uiringly. "Then you had another
coat?"
mo, 1 DIDN'T. I saw this one in q
window this morning, and couldn't re-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-24
GUARD FUND BILL is PASSED
Lower House Votes Annual Appropri-
alton of 100000 for Support
of State Militia.

Madison-The bill making an annual
appropriating of 100000 for the sup
port of the national guard was passed
in the assembly by vote of sc to 6.
Carl Hansen and the socialist group
voted against the bill.
The senate is apparently swamped
with war bills.
The upper house refused to permit
Senator Schultz of Milwaukee to in
troduce q new bill increasing the tax
on incomes 10 meet state war expendi-
lures. 1t also refused to receive re-
solution by Senator Mulburger of
Waterfowl, providing that no bill or
resolution pertaining to the present
war be introduced in the senate, ex-
cept by the committee on legislative
procedure. Both measures were re-
ferred to the committee on legislative
procedure for consideration.
Senator Burke by unanimous con-
sent, introduced a. new bill prohibiting
lawyers from soliciting either directly
or indirectly any professional bust
ness. The title of the bill prohibits
ambulance chasing" and soliciting
business by attorneys.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-24
MAY TRAIN BIG ARMY
MANY SITES OFFERED IN STATE
AS MOBILIZATION CENTERS.
State Fair Park, Eau Claire, Oshkosh,
GAINESVILLE and Lake Halle Among
Places Mentioned.

Madison-America's system of pre-
paredness calls for the raising and or
ganization of great army, and within
few months Wisconsin, because Of
its many desirable sites, may become
one of the principal training points in
the country.
In letter to Adjt. Gen Orlando Hol-
way. the federal government, through
Gen Barry of Chicago, asked for infor-
nation concerning available sites in
this state, to be used as points of
mobilization and training camps. 1t is
the theory of authorities here that a
big force of men will be brought in
from other states, and that Wisconsin
may be turned into military camps for
as many as $4,000 troops.
Sites have been offered at Stiles,
Lake Halle, Eau Claire. Oshkosh and
GAINESVILLE. The state fair park in Mil.
waukee has been suggested, but this
is not considered especially desirable,
for the reason that too many build
ings are on the grounds, and the prox-
unity of the park to large city raises
certain disadvantages. in the opinion
of military men.
Stiles is offering several square miles
of land along the Oconto river. Lake
Halle is suggesting a camp between
Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls. The
Civic and Commerce association Of
Eau Claire has come forward with the
suggestion that camp be established
near that city. The fair grounds at
GAINESVILLE and Oshkosh have been rec
commended, it being stated that in
both cases considerable adjacent ter
ritory would be available if needed.
That these places are high, dry, SAM
tary. with good water, perfect drain
age and excellent railroad facilities, Is
sent forth in letters to Gen. Holway.
Camp Douglas, which is regarded as
one Of the finest military reservations
in the country, is large enough to ac-
commodate approximately 10000 men,
but it appears to be the plan of the
war department to send more men
here than could be taken care OF at
this point.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-24
GOV. NAMES DEFENSE BODY
Nine Members Appointed to Engage
in Business of MobiIizinq
Wisconsin Resources.

Madison-Gov. Philip has an
nounced some of the appointments to
the state council for defense. They
are:
A. T.. Van Scoy of Milwaukee, repre-
senting the manufacturers of the state
Assemblyman Edward Nordman OF
Polar, representing the farmers.
DR.. j. S. Evans of Madison, repre-.
senting the physicians.
J. R. Wheeler of Columbus, presi
dent of the State Bankers associa,
ton, representing the bankers.
Percy c. Eldredge of Milwaukee
assistant general superintendent of the
Milwaukee road, representing the rail.
roads.
Prof. John D. G.. Mack, state en-.
gineer representing the engineers.
Adj.-Gen. Orlando Holway, Madison,
to represenet the military branch of
the state government.
John Reese of Dodgeville, banker
and farmer, and Magnus Swenson of
Madison member of the capitol com
mission and former university regent,
representing the citizens at large.
Two other appointments are to be
made, one representing the Red Cross
and the other representing labor.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-24
ENLIST AT RATE OF 2OOAD DAY
Adjt. Gen. HoIway Says Total Num-
Der in Wisconsin Subject to
Call is 1925 Men.

Msdison-The work of recruiting the
Wisconsin National guard is progress
ing at the gratifying rate of 200 enlist
ments a day. Adjt. Gen. Orlando Hol-
way said in a statement made in de-
NAL of a story printed by some of the
newspapers of the state that recruit
ing for the National guard service had
been practically stopped.
The present strength of the Wiscon-
sin National guard, which in time of
was is subject to call into federal
service, in the recognized units, is:
Infantry, $500; artillery, 600; cav
airy 300; sanitory troops, IT'S; a total
of 6,375. This total would have been
materially larger if war department
orders about two weeks ago had not
practically, suspended recruiting.
"In addition to the above there are
under the national defense oath, in
units, for which the war department is
Withholding recognition: Cavalry,
$50; infantry, $50; signal troops, 100;
artillery, go; sanitary troops, 60; a
total of 1866. Thus the total strength
of the Wisconsin National guard, sub
ject to call is 1925 men,"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-24
FRUIT LAXATIVE
FOR SICK CHILD
california Syrup of Figs" CAM
harm tender stomach,
liver and bowels.

Every mother realizes, after giving
her children California Syrup OF
Figs" that this is their ideal laxative,
because they love its pleasant taste
and it thoroughly cleanses the tender
little stomach, liver and bowels with
out gripping.
When cross, irritable, feverish, or
breath is bad, stomach sour, look at
the tongue, mother! If coated, give .
teaspoonful of this harmless fruit
laxative" and in few hours all the
foul, constipated waste, sour bile and
undigested food passes out Of the bow
els, and you have well, playful child
again. When its little system is full
of cold, throat sore, has stomach-ache,
diarrhoea, Indigestion, colic-remem-
Der, a good "inside cleaning" should
always be the first treatment given.
Millions of mothers keep "California
Syrup &C Figs" handy; they know =
teaspoonful today saves sick child
tomorrow. Ask at the store for 30
cent bottle of California Syrup o.
Figs" which has directions for babiesp
children of all ages and grown-ups
printed on the bottle. Adv.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-24
eangway Launching for Boats.

The hazardous method of lowering
lifeboats into rough water alongside
ships in disasters has inspired many
inventors to perfect life-saving appa-
ratus that would be really safe.
Among the scores of such inventions
that have been submitted to the patent
office is long net gangway which pro-
jects from the side of the vessel upon
the surface of tie water. being sup
ported at the lever end by large air
tanks. The poles which support the
gangway are hinged to the ships side,
and when not in use are carried In long
pockets below the rail of the first open
deck.
The chief advantage of this gang
way-life saver is that the lifeboats
never approach near enough to the
ships side to be crushed by waves.
The boat is held close to the gangway
by means of gait hooks.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-24

maps you have heard of the Harmer
Automobile company of Des MOines.
My father was Harvey Harmer. Two
years ago, when | was running around
in Europe, he died. 1t was his desire
that | should personally take charge
of the business. So | hurried home.
and have had charge of tie company
since then. We are establishing sales
agencies here, and in burlington, and
little trip, and took advantage of the
opportunity to discuss the business
with our new men. That's what
brought me to Mount Mark"
For the first time In her life, Pru-
dence distinctly triumphed over her
father. She flashed him the glance of
conqueror, and he nodded, under
standingly. He liked Jerrold Harmer.
as much as he could like any man who
stepped seriously into the life of Pru-
dence. He was glad that things were
well. But-they would excuse him, he
must look after his Sundays sermons.
A little later the twins and Connie
grew restless, and finally Connie blurt-
ed out, "Say. Prue, don't you think
we've upheld the parsonage long
enough? want to get some fresh
air." The twins would never have
been guilty of such social indiscretion
as this, but they gladly availed them
selves of Comics break" and fol-
lowed her out-of-doors. Then Fairy
got up, laughing. II have done my
share, too. l think Wen leave the
parsonage in your hands now, Prue.
want to write to Aunt Grace. I'll be
just at the head of the stairs, and If
Prudence wants me, you will call.
won't you, Mr.. Harmer? And won't
you stay for dinner with us? I'm sure
to disgrace the parsonage again, for
| am no cook, but you can get along
for once, surely. We spend more time
laughing when the food is bad, and
laughter is very healthful. You will
stay, won't your"
Jerrold Harmer looked. very eager,
and yet he looked somewhat doubtf1lly
at Prudence. Her eyes were eloquent
with entreaties. Finally he laughed,
and said, Il should certainly like to
stay, but you see want to come back
tomorrow. Now, will I dare TO come
back tomorrow If / stay for dinner to-
night? Wouldn't Connie say that was
disgracing the parsonage%
Fairy laughed delightedly. 'That Is
very good" she said. "Then you will
stay. I'll try to fix it up with Connie
to save the reputation of the house"
No. they did not quote poetry, they
did not discuss the psychological in
tricacies- Of spontaneous attraction
they did not say anything deep. or
wise, or learned. But they smiled at
each other, with pleased investigating
eyes. He put his hand on the cover
let, just near enough to touch the lace
on the sleeve of her silk dressing gown.
And together they found paradise in
the shabby sitting room of the old
Methodist parsonage that afternoon.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-24
"My Little comrade Of the Road"

sist IT. Was the ride very hard on
your ankleT'
Mr.. Starr was puzzled. Evidently Ii
was not lack of funds which brought
this man on foot from Des Moines to
Mount Mark, halfway across the
state! He did not look like a man
fleeing from justice. What, then, was
the explanation?
you must have found 1t rather a
long walk" he began tentatively, his
eyes on the young mans face.
"Yes, l think my feet are little
blistered. / have walked farther than
that many times, but am out of prac-
tice low. Sometimes, however, walk
ing is painful necessity"
'How long did it take you coming
from Des Moines to Mount MarkT' in
quired Carol in q subdued and respect
full voice, and curious, withal.
From Des Mofnes," he gasped.
Good heavensl l did not walk from
Des Moinesl Did you" He turned
TO Prudence Questioningly. did you
think 1 walked clear from Des
Moines2"
yes" And added hastily, But l
did not care if you did. 1t did not
make any difference how you came"
For moment he was puzzled. Then
he burst out laughing. 81 am afraid
we had too much to talk about this
morning. ! thought 1 had explained
my situation, but evidently 1 did not.
drove from Des Moines in the car,
and"
The automobile gasped Carol,
with triumphant look at Lark.
''Yes. just So. I stopped at several
places on business as / came through.
l drove from Burlington this morning.
but l got of the road. The car broke
down on me, and l couldn't fix it
broke an axle. So / had 10 walk in.
That is what l was seeing about to
day, sending man out for the car
and arranging about the repairs" He
smiled again. what in the world did
you think 1 would walk from Des
Moines forf' he asked Prudence, more
inquisitive than grammatical.
Il did not think anything about il
until they asked. and-I did not know
about the car. You did not mention
it
''No. / remember now. We were
talking of other things all the time
He turned frankly to Mr., Starr. Per.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-24
Ineresss SILK Production.

In German silk culture experiments,
feeding with leaves of a species of
comfrey is expected TO produce four or
five crops of cocoons year instead of
the one from mulberry leaves. Consul
C. A. Damn. however, forecasts the
failure of the attempt TO create a silk
industry for war inyalids and cripples,
on account of difficulties of spinning
and cost of the product likely TO ex-
coed that of the imported raw silk.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-24
UNIVERSITY PLANS
TO REDUCE BUDGET
CUT OF $65o,ooo FROM APPRoPRl.
ATOMS SUGGESTED BY
STATE SCHOOL.
ECONOMY TO BE PRACTICED
Fiscal Program For War Period
Causes Offer to Keep Main
tenance Cost Down-Otfers
May Accept Less.

Madison-The University of Wiscon-
sin, through Business Manager H. ].
Thorkelson, is pointing the way for
war economy in the form of reduced
appropriations. The university volun-
teered to accept approximately $780,
900 less than the amount requested, at
the hands of the present legislature.
Acting upon the suggestion of the
university, which recognizes the rela-
ton of war to fiscal affairs in the
state, the joint committee on finance
of the legislature will revise appro-
priations for the institution on the
bill.
It may be stated with authority that
some of the state boards and commits
sions will also be willing to accept
less than they asked for.
"The patriotic position of the Uni
versity of Wisconsin," said Assembly
man f. A. Everett, "blazes the trail for
war economy. 1t is to be hoped, and
there is reason to believe that other
Institutions will show the same spirit
of cooperation, making it possible to
bring about very substantial reduc-
tons in appropriations"
1--WE appreciate the unusual situa-
ton which has arisen in consequence
of the war and the necessity of eco
nomizing," declared Mr.. Thorkelson.
1t is the desire of the university to
cooperate in every way in this con-
tingency with the finance committee
of the legislature.
at is assumed" said Mr.. Thorkel-
son, that the university will have
available for the coming biennium
from the university fund income which
will represent a reduction for the
bienntum of about $65O,0O0"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-24
AMERICAN SHIP Is SHELLED
Schooner Hunt Is Abandoned While
Under the Guns of German
Submarine.

Washington, April 16.-The Ameri-
can schooner Edwin r. Hunt of New
York was abandoned by its crew under
shell fire from a submarine near Cape
Gaia, Spain, in the Mediterranean,
April Z, according to dispatch to the
state department from Consul Gassett
at Malaga. Consul Gassett's message
said:
American schooner Edwin r. Hunt
of New York, Nicholas Miller, master,
with crew of eight, bound from Crete
to New York In ballast, shelled by
submarine at a. m. April z, 40
miles off Cape Gaia. Ship aban-
doned by crew, under fire, fate I'M
known. Crew all saved, brought to
Alueria by Danish schooner Konso."