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Evening journal., 1917-12-17
VOLUNTEERS AT CAMP MEADE.

Adjuiant and Mrs Boss and their son.
Ballington Duncan Boss, Of the Volun-
teers or America. were Camp Meade
visitors last week and entertained tho
boys at the Y. NJ c. a with vocal and
Instrumental music About 500 boys
crowded the Y NJ. c. a. hut and en-
loved the entertainment
Evening journal., 1917-12-17
TO LECTURE on BIRDS.

Assisted by colored lantern slides.
Herbert K job, noted naturalist, author
and magazine writer. will give a free
lecture on Present Aspects OF Wild
Bird and Game Preservation" in the
New Century Club tomorrow evening
Mr. job will Illuminate his address
with tales Of personal experience.
Evening journal., 1917-12-17
The Morris Chair

Still a favorite gift and one that gives
the maximum of comfort and satisfaction.
We show them in golden and fumed oak
and mahogany finishes, three different
kinds-the push button, automatic and
regular reclining kinds. They are priced
complete with cushions as follows $3.50,
$3.50, S240O TO $500 each
Living Room Suites, three-piece, de-
cidedly practical and permanent gift for
every one in the family. They are in
golden oak, fumed oak and mahogany,
covered in imitation and genuine feathers,
velours and tapestries, $1,000, S45O0,
$4,000, $500, $4,000, $4,000 to $4,000
complete
Arm Chairs and Rockers for living
rooms, parlors or Libraries, wood tapestry
and leather seats, 81 so, $3.50, 5000, $500.
s11.OO, $3.50, $500, $780, $3.50, $500
to 300 each
Evening journal., 1917-12-17
Couches

Strong, well made and comfortable
with tapestry, velour and imitation
leather coverings, ranging in prices from
$1,000 to $4,000 each.
Ta-Beds or Table Beds must be seen to
be appreciated. Ta-Beds economize space,
save homework, are simple and sanitary.
The table'conceals completely made bed
ready to sleep in. Requires no wall space.
Are two household necessities in one.
Priced at s45OO and $4,000 each.
Desk Tables in fumed oak aud genuine
mahogany, $3.50 and s22OO each.
Library Tables, genuine mahogany,
fumed and golden. oak. a very nice Sc
lection, the popular prices being from
$1,000 $500 to $4,000 each.
Evening journal., 1917-12-17

The quality of your friendshipand regard
is reflected in the gift you select this Christ
mas Nothing you can give will be more ap-
preciated than FURNITURE for the reason
that every article that will adorn the home
will be in constant, ultimate touch with
those whom you desire to remember.
Your gift of FURNITURE will be ap-
preciated for years-and will be a constant
Evening journal., 1917-12-17

Search for Want Ads for advance
ment commensurate with your ambl-
tion.
Evening journal., 1917-12-17
MINOR REPAIRS TO FEnRYRoAT.

The Long Beach. one Of the ferry
boats Of the Wilson Line, is at the
Harlan and Hollingsworth plant for
minor engine repairs.
Evening journal., 1917-12-17

reminder of your esteem.
And there are a thousand and one beau
tiful pieces in this store for you to choose
from.
The perplexing gift problem you can
easily solve here from daily increasing stock
of Fine Furniture-our splendid assortment
of Rugs and other Floor Coverings Dra-
perry and China Department well stocked
with useful, practical Christmas Gifts.
Evening journal., 1917-12-17
In the Drapery Department

There S fine Comforts in cotton.
WOOL etc, at prices ranging from $3.50
to $500 each
Blankets, different sizes and kinds,
$3.50 to $500 pair
Bed Spreads, Marseilles and Honey
Comb, $1.50 to $3.50 each.
Fancy Towels, both Turkish and
huck, 30c to 65c each.
Fabrik Wardrobss, cretonne covered,
with strong steel frames; will hold
half dozen suits; has pockets for slip
pers, etc, S2.65 and S4.50 each.
Shirt Waist Boxes, great variety OF
styles, all popularly priced
Sofa Pillows, Pillow Tops, etc. IN
great variety.
You n find this department very
helpful in selecting Christmas gifts
Evening journal., 1917-12-17
For the BOYS

The Little Gem Auto Coasters that are
strong, well made and nicely finished.
Priced $500 each.
Another style Coaster that by taking
off wheels and putting on runners can be
converted into a sleigh, $3.50 each, with
runners complete.
Evening journal., 1917-12-17
Cedar Chests

Handsome fragrant Red Cedar Chests in
more than a dozen different sizes and styles. A
very acceptable gift, $3.50, $500, $500,
$780, $4,000, s24OO to $500 each.
Evening journal., 1917-12-17
Domestic Talking Machines

Solid mahogany cases, will play any
records; fine, sweet toned. s1zOO. $4,000.
$500, $4,000 each.
Evening journal., 1917-12-17
For the Children

High Chairs, Rockers, Nursery Chairs,
Doll Go-carts, Baby Yards, Cribs, Crib
Blankets and Comforts, Express Wagons,
etc.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-05-10
WILL PATTERN AFTER THE
FAMOUS HATHAWAY STUDIO

Til" Donaldson Art Studio IS
being enlarged and rrmohr'rh and
viii n" patterned after the !;,n-
Gus Ha; haway Sindio at Nest
S,lminrrvltIr Mass The new Win
dow IN The studio IS he onIy one
Iik" il in this part Of Ihe country.
In" plans for hr new Skyij@ht
We're received from the Eastman
Kodak company.
llhn studio is surely the most
up-to-Iate in The state, in fact :.
one has to look a long ways ne
fore is "lnai is found IN equip
mcnt. The Donaldson believe in
turnlng ont first rias" work and
space no eXp"nS" or effort, The
result is evident m me Splrnhid
class Of Work rr"rlFatl ny thrlr
patrons.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-05-10
A LARGE CROWD WILL ATTEND
STATE SUNDAY SCHOOL
CONVENTION At
FARGO

Country sunday School and
church work to be featured at
he approaching North Dakota
sunday School Convention at
Fargo. June 90, The northern
par. o1 Minnesota is 10 Cooperate
III his convention, t'lru arrange
mrnt- which nav. hecn made with
the Minnesota Association.
+. H. RerNWith. Communists
Rrttnrnrnt Superintendent. a ru-
raj Sunday Stnooi expert. of the
New York sunday school associa-
tion. from Albany. y. Y. will be
one nt he principle speakers on
I he regular program. and will al
81 assist m conducting a Rural
" erN Conference at thc time of
ftnrc onv"ntion. Mr. Beckwith is
one Of ne two NJ hrre rural rX-
prr'S which : employed under
thr auspices ~! he International
sunday School sOciatiOn. Mr..
Marion Lawrence speaks in high
"st trrmS Of INN ana ms work.
The report If he Williams
county -urv"v Will also form an
Interesting par. nj tne program.
ON he 2:iri Of his month. en-
ou9il illiOmnnllrs and workers ara
to be obtained 10 visit every home
in Williams county. Of which
WiIliSton IS ne county seat.
questions ar" tO ne skrd cover
mo he rntl4lnnS. social and eco
homie conditions Of he County
Tins is ne first hne Of the kind
hal has ever non attempted in
he stale. ana Is sure 10 arouse
2l":tt interest. The work is being
done ny The Williams county Sun
day school assOciat ion. with the
aSSistanr" If he Rural Depart
n"nt of he state association.
Rev. II. styles !iarNiS- Is presi-
dent. Ond Miss Bertha Palmer.
secretary Of the county associa :
ton \ strong committee has been
working on MS Inc for severa,
months.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-05-10
MOTHERS Day aNo FLAG DAY

y: the congregational church sun
day morning. May l:', will ne held a
Mothers Day and Gag Day servica
combined. The services will begin at
ten o'cioc, and will consist If special
and appropriate music, and addresses
by three local speakers. Each address
will be limited 10 fifteen minutes and
will he accompanied by music appro-
pirate to the theme.
The first speaker Fion. Joseph G.
Forbes, will speak on the subject:
Tribute to Mother "The Meaning
of Our Flag" will the subject of the
second address, which viii De delivered
by the pastor, Rev Taylor. The last
speaker Hon Geo Van .Ar,1om will
discuss '1'he Duty Of Patriot and
Soldier Under the Flag
Ample room will be reserved for
The mothers in the center Of the
church, ard for the Soldiers on the
north side. Each person is requested
to wear white flower in honor of
mother, and, if convenient to wear
the Stars and Stripes in some form.
3 cordial Invitation is extended to
all
Mrs. f. T. Rassett latest compost
ton will be sung at this service, The
song to be rendered is America
Calls" This song vas given for the
first time last Friday fternocn at the
opera house during the Loyalty Day
program, and was sung H.y Mr.. z. f..
Rassett.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-05-10

M. and Mrs. P. C.. Olsen and
daughter. Isabelle. leave for Far
90 IN Friday They will remain
aver Sunday.
Mr.. Lesser OF Minneapolis spent
several days in our city this week
in the interest Of the United States
navy department.
Lillian Costello Of the Wahpe-
ton hospital force was called to
Hatton. N. D.. Monday, OWING to
he illness Of Il relative there.
Hemstitchlng and picoteuging,
the TAD o1 the season. Mali orders
Will receive prompt attention. -
Rose tlyDerg, Manhattan Bldg,
t"r.u, Ealls.-4Auv. May lat.
Dr.. Fitzgerald will be at Fargo
next TUESDAY and Wednesday
He zoe, to attend he State Dem
TAI convention held There at that
time.
Sunday is Mother's Day. White
flowers are worn in memory OF
her. Bright flowers should be sent
her while She is still here to en-
JOY them. You will find all kinds
at the Wahpeton Floral Com
pany. Phone o66J.
Mrs. Dow returned We,ine Slav
from her visit at Big Sandy. Lew
lston and Great Falls. Montana.
She reports her brother. to whose
~ir.2cd she was called. recovering
nicely. The season was a little
LATER han here. but everything
and everybody seemed prosper
nu~. The amount Of building be
ing done out there this year. is
Tremendous.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-05-10
SCENIC THEATRE IN BRICK,
OPENS TO PUBLIC

no scenic Theatre at Brock
enri'i@e. is again open to the pub
tic. Every night Wonderful prizes
are being given away. Have you
read Choir al in his issue
st. RIta- Md Will he an'erta.n-.l
Monday evening May lith. at
the Ladies parlors ny frnnel ey:
bl"tz. RnSaie Di"tz ana Richac-
dine Wolfe.
Miss Stella DuIum, one nf he
nurses in training at the Wahpe :
ton hospital, who has been VERY
i'll with Typhoid has recoNnr"l
na! was ahi" TO leave for irer
hons at Ahercfombie an Tuesday
Miss DUIIunl' ; case was a. critical
one and had it. not been for the
eHc"li"n' nursing and medical
care sh" received she could net
lave recovered.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-05-10
Statement Of the Ownership, MAN.
agement, Circulation, Etc.,
Required by the Act Of
Congress Of August
9Th, 1877

OF Wahpeton Times published
weekly at Wahpeton, N. D. for APP
ril. f9t7.
Safe Of North Dakota. County Of
Richland. IS.
Before me- Notary Public in
ami for the State and county a.
forpsaid. personally appeared E.
:. Cameron. who having been duly
sworn according to law, deposes
and says that he is the publisher
OF The " HhpetOn Times and that
the following is, to the hest of his
knowledge and belief, a true state
mrnt Of the ownership, manage
ment. etc. Of The aforesaid pub
licatlOn for the date shown in the
date shown in the above caption
required by the Act of August "a,
1912. embodied in section l43,
Postal Laws and Regulations,
printed On the reverse of this form
to-wit:
1. That the names and address
eS OF the publisher editor, manae..
ing editor. and business MANAGERS
are:
Publisher, E. s. Cameron. Wah-
peton. n. D.
Editor Mrs. P. G.. Olsen. Wahpe-
ton. y. D.
Managing Editor. E. $. Gamer
on. WahpetOn. y. D.
Business Manager. E. S. Cam
eron. Wahpeton. y. D.
,. That the owner is q. S.
Cameron. Wahpetou.
3. That the known bonholders.
mortgages and other security
holders owning or holding ger
cent or more Of total amount OF
bonds. mort cages. or other sec
uritieS are: None.
f. s. CAMERON.
Sworn to and subscribed before
NE this 9TH day Of Aoril 1911.
?. \. PESCHtl..
Notary Public for Richlaud County
North Dakota. Ny Coului>-
sion Expires Jart. o3,nd. 1919.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-05-10
CLEAN UP DAY

Noortl"ad has, an ordinance that
nhll"s 1t a mIs,lrfueanOr to allow
chickens 10 rtin at large. The Jun
ieilment FOR he lirst oilense of
ne owner is lime of from $40
10 $500 or 90 days in Jail. OF
all dlSag'reeahlc nulsances the
lri9tbulS chickens. who are al
lowed to roam at Will is HE worst.
Why can not Wahpeton proG!
ny M"or'ead S plan and put an
ind IN !'ar trouhIr,
" n"n t"ath"rnh hipnds u, q
confined 10 t1l"ir proper places
and unsi.h,edly barns removed
from tn" sidewalks. Wahpeton
PCS ldents will take more interest
m the clean mp campaign.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-05-10
THERE rs NO DISEASE WITHOUT
4 (.AI-SE

Appondicitis, Asthma, Cramps, Nose
Bleed and many diseases as fevars and
neart disorders are caused by condi-
lions OF the body. The Chiropractnr
analyze you locate the cause, and adj
Just it. Taking the pressure off the
spinal norres, that are squeezed, thus
setting free the vital force within the
body. Nature then restores health.
IRA nLOCHER, D. G..
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-05-10

patriotic songs which will be g!vca
IN conjunction with the regular nov
Ins picture show at the Grand thea
tie of Breckenridge on Sunday. \
Special matinee is arranged for 1T
three o'clock. Naval recruiting officer
q. S. sreifes Of Minneapolis will give
al Illustrated talk, showing an Of
lic:a! IVA! reel.
The n.,al quartet is on a ro,,r If
the northwest for the purpose Of EN-
courag!ns: recruits for the navy. F.v-
ely patriotic citizen of Wahpa.on
should make an effort 70 De present
at one or 10Th Of these performances.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-05-10
TO GIVE LECTURE ON CHINA

At eight o'clock in the evening, at
the Congregational church Sunday
evening, Miss Clark of Chicago. who
has travelled extensively IN China.
will give lecture on China. The
lecture is to be illustrated by use of
slides.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-05-10
VI. F.. HI Re n

Sunday School, 2:l5
Preaching. O'Clock.
Junior League 3 p. N.
!.pworth I.eague $40.
Evening service --l5.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening,
7:45.
Mothers Day vii! be observed next
Sunday. Every mother at church will
receive a carnation.
\ Boy Scout Troop IS being organ
lied. Great interest IS being shown
among the boys. Boys between the
ages Of II and 18 will ne received into
the troop and boys from . to IL may
enter the Junior Class and prepare
for scouts. There are a few places left
so those who wish to join this troop
should apply at once.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-05-10
GARBAGE REMOVED

Leave orders for hauling garbage.
re.use. etc to the dump grounds at the
City Hotel. If can get enough GUS
toners will make the rounds every
week. Henry Beckman. 2 times Cd
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-05-10
NO BACTERIA IN WATER

Mayor F'ligeIman informed this Of
fee today, that after series Of ex-
periments conducted last week, by
Prof Hubert Of the State A ericuItnr-
al College, and by Prof. Hanfnra of
the State University, member Of the
State Board Of Health, that after
thorough examination Of the city
water, they have found no trace Of
typhoid bacteria, and pronounce the
water pure and perfectly safe to drink.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-05-10

WILL SING At THE GRAND
Or Sunday, Ny 18th, quartet,
composed Of naval reserve men, has
arranged an attractive program of
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-05-10

The committee IN charge certainly
deserve great credit for the splendid
entertainment.
The Misses ku- ter and Johnson
We're hOsteSSea to the Auxiliary
Club on Tuesday evening: the
meeting being held at the home
of Miss kuster. The literary pro-
gram consisted OF the following
numbers:
illustrated talk on North Da-
kota Birds $50. E,Ida Albrecht
Conservation Of Birds ......
........... Eleanor Wieser5
Conservation OF Flowers 80.
-. Cieocgina Baker
After the program delegates
We're elected to attend the district
club convention to be held at Lid
gerwood this month. Delega ties
elected were Molly Mylre, Donna
forkner and Ruth Whips.
Elaborate retire, hment- were
served at the close Of the meet
ing- during which the victroa
furnished good music.
On Monday morning. May 9Th.
at st. Johns church was solem-
nized the marriage Of Glen Flero
and Mary Schiller Of this city. The
wedding was a quiet one, only
neher, Of the family being pres
ent. The young couple left the
same evening for Savage. Mon
tana, where the groom holds \
lucrative position as assistant
cashier in one Of the banks at
that place. The Times joins with
their many friends in wishing
them much joy in their new
home.
Mr.. Van G.. Ireland Of Eankinson
and Marguerite Bauer Of Breckenridge
were married at the brides home on
Monday. They left the same day for
a short wedding trip to the twin cities.
The Woman's Literary club will
meet Friday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Herbert pfister.
The Fortnightly club will meet on
Monday evening, May l4th with Miss
L'1;,nLn.+b Ck.o1n,,
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-05-10
3!II,Ila:d1;2!;2;3S3

Dtl'lc" rooms 800 Wisconsin Ave.
North If City Hall. Phone 80
"a ah0C.DN Y fl
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-05-10
Society Notes

he G. q. u. club We're hostess
Sos 10 their mothers Al a Meeting
held at The home of one o1 its
members. Mrs. W ia!cn. last
Tuesday afternoon. Edcn member
of The club brought ler mother
Ia ms meet me nr t .lnaple 10 10
81. brought another one ; moi her
The mothers N5.re presented With
pink carnations for tle occasion.
y delightful musical program
Vas given during The afternoon
and VAS as follows
song. Members uf G.G.G. CLUB
Vocal Solo ... Mrs. Eandcl
Rradin" ...,... Mr.. LounsDury
Vocal Dur' ........... -.
MeS,iamrS kinhlcr and OSiund
Vocal SOLO 80. Mrs. Louis Braun
Piano Due! ......
Mr>tiamrS Mueller and Osilnd
Atter the program delicious,
supper was served. one Of the
novel features of The cntertain-
Nlent was he place cards winch
We're pictures Of the Mothers
taken in Their habvnuud. This vas
Il complete. surprise to the guests
and created much pieasilrnaDie
amusrmrnt. This is an annual
event With this club and one that
il looked forward to With a great
deal Of pleasure. Here hoping
that another gathering Of the
same ladies will DE held another
v.ar
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-05-10

The Fortnightly club will meet on
Monday evening, May 14th with Miss
Elizabeth Stanley.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-05-10

The Wahpelon hospital society gave
an interesting baoy week program on
Monday afternoon at The acme Of
Mrs. H: Pfsrer. j Ian re number If lad
les We're in attendance. y committee
consisting of Masdames Pfs1ar, Wig,
and Falley arranged sor the meeting
The following program was given:
Vocal Solo ... Mrs. Paul
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-05-10

The Woman's Literary club will
meet Friday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Herbert pfister.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-05-10

Mr.. and Mrs. P. C.. Olsen and
laughter. Isabelle. leave for Far
20 IN Friday They will remain
over Sunday.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-05-10

Mr.. Van G.. Ireland of Eanl:nson
and Marguerite Bauer Of Breckenridge
were married at the brides home on
Monday. They left the same day for
short wedding trip to the twin cities.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-05-10

Lillian Costello Of the Wahpe-
tom hospital force was called to
Harton. N. D.. Monday, owing to
he illness Of Il relative there.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-05-10

The papers and talks were h.ghIy
instructive and the musical numbers
we're enthusiastically encored.
The committee in charge certainly
deserve great credit for the splendid
entertainment.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-05-10

Mr.. Lesser OF Minneapolis spent
several days III our city this week
in the interest Of the United States
navy department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-20
EMg.nCU IS ASSURED.
Food Exports May stop Hifh'n
wcoL-cw;tzcrland = Problem.

Fond Eypoyts May stop Within
wcek-Sw;tzcrland . Problem.
The clements in the exports corn-
ell which have been fighting Tor :
ctr;ct enforcement Of the embargo
against those ncutrals who have h@sn
feeding Germany, had yesterday
apparcrtly won their fight. A state
r,ent was made in reliable quar-
tcrs that within a week, or possibly
two. all food exports to those neutf;.iS
would no refused.
Switzerland will probably be the
only exception to this program. IN
less Switzerland gives Germany the
s~upplies she needs, Switzerland
wouli he cut off from German coal
and would freeze.
The capture Of the Lens coal il"'dS
by the British might put an entirely
different aspect on the Swiss prob
lem. We're the Lens mines 10 return
to the control Of France, France
might be able 10 give Switzerland
enough coal.
One result of the exports control
already attained, it was learned. vas
the improved cooperation Of South
America in the world food problem.
Arrangements have bcen practically
! comnleted not only to make South
; America almost seif-sustainin%, 2nt
to use some of her supplies elsewhere.
This program viii result in q great
| saving Of ocean tonnage now used
I Cor Unnecessary carnage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-20

ious and that the war would secure
for the heroic peoples a happy and
bright future,
Count Czernin, in reply, said he
saw the NEST secure guarantee of a
happy future for the peoples in init
mate and confident cooperation with
the leaders of the German policy
and firm insistence. upon the we'll
tried alliance. Austria was ready
for a glorious peace, but otherwise,
was determined to fight to the last.
Germany and Austria would, in CO.
operation, force conditions ~insuring
an undisturbed and peaceful future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-20
10000 MEN ON STRIKE
But The Bosses Say They Don't Know
What 1t is About.

Seattle, Wash, July 20.--At the
headquarters Of the international
Single Weavers' Union yesterday
it was said that reports from all
mill centres showed that 10000 men
in the State of Washington were on
strike and that the States entire .lum-
Der and single industry was tied up.
Representatives of the Manufac-
turers' Protective Association admit
ted that it had become practically
Impossible to operate the mills i'll
Western Washington, owing to the
spread of the eight-hour strike of the
shinglc weavers, timber weavers and
Industrial Workers of the World.
Leading lunrbermen said they had
found it impossible to find head or
tail to the strike, much less to deal
with the strikers.
"We do not know and the strikers
themselves do not seem to know what
the strike is all about" declared a
representative of the lumber mems
committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-20
KILLS WIFE AND SELF
Double Crime Ends Lives of Couple
Who We're Estrangcd.

Cleveland, Ohio, July 20.-A muir
der and suicide was the elimination
of the marital difficulties of Lucas
Falkowslii and his wife, Adcla, yes
terday afternoon. Falkowski, who
had been ~estranged from his wife,
came from Chicago this morning and
sought tc be rcconcilcd with her,
There were no eyewitncsses TO the
crime. but police are of the opinion
that Faikowski threatened that he
would commit suicide if his wife did
not drop divorce proceedings which
he believed had been instituted.
Following a quarrel F~alkowski
killed his wife and then himself.