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The Washington times., 1918-10-01
A Boys Letter.

DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:
I am only eighteen and hardly
know the meaning OF love Two
months ago l met q girl and went
ABOUT with her for several weeks
and told her l was in love with her
and she seemed to care a great deal
for me. l always thought that
there was someone else she cared
for more than she did for me.
Gradually she began to act strange
~, and ! thought l had been self
ish in going there so often and
keeping other fellows away. so
gradually she slipped away from
me and didn't seem to want me to
come there any more. | haven't
heard from her for some time. and
] am terribly anxious to make up.
II she VIII let me know / will I'M
derstand Immediately.
CHARLIE
/ would write the girl a nice let
ter and explain the circumstances
just as you have explained them to
me and then if she refuses to
make up" l am afraid you will
have to abide by her decision.
However, | shouldn't be downcast,
eighteen is very young and you
may fancy a dozen girls before you
settle down and MARI, though
perhaps it doesn't seem that way
nov.
The Washington times., 1918-10-01
The Road To BiEamy.

Dear Miss Fairfax:
About two months ago ] married
an army officer. but have kept IL
secret from my people. My hus-
band left for France shortly after
our marriage. He told me to have
The Washington times., 1918-10-01

CAPT. HARRY A. TAYLOR, Of
the Intelligence, looks spick and
span in his brand new uniform.
Walked down to the office this
morning at SAG. Not that l like to
walk, but my embonpoint requires It.
The Washington times., 1918-10-01

An the District Building today
mourns for ALBERT JUDGES,
one Of the best men that sver the
auditors ONCE had on its rolls.
His funeral Is held today. he
leaves behind him literally q
host Of friends who loved him.
The Washington times., 1918-10-01
Reace Fairfax Problems Pitfalls Workers
Especially for Washington Women

troits who believe in doing all one
can for the man in uniform.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-04-10
DESTROYER IS SUNK
British War Vessel in Collision
All Are Saved
T..
Steamer Conargo Torpedoed and Greek
Ship Sunk by Shells-Fifty
Men Missing.

London, April A British torpedo
boat destroyer was sunk April 1 as a
result Of a collision, according to an
official statement issued by the admir-
atty. All on board were saved.
London, April 4.-The steamer Con-
argo was torpedoed in the Irish sea,
absorbing to the Evening News.
(This vessel is a British steamer Of
4,312 tons gross and owned by the
commonwealth Of Australia.)
At about the same time, the news
paper states, the Greek steamer Sala-
minia of 3,112 tons was sunk by gun
fire. About fifty men are reported
missing from the two vessels. The
Conargo's crew of fifty men got away
In the boats, the account states, but
two Of the boats were sunk by gunfre.
The third boat, containing fifteen men,
was picked up. 1t is feared the others
are lost. From the Salaminia fifteen
members of the crew are missing.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-04-10
BAKER CALLS UPON ORLANDO
American War Secretary Is the
Guest of High Officials In Italy
Welcome Is Warm.

Rome, April AFTER arrival from
the Italian front Newton D. Baker,
American secretary Of war, called
upon Premier Orlando. In greeting
the secretary the premier said that he
spoke in the name Of the Italian gov
eminent who were so closely connect
ed with the United States in the past
through emigration and now were
linked indissolubly in a sacred alli-
ance. Later Secretary Baker visited
General Zupelli, the military minister
of war, and discussed the military sit
uation with him at length.
Finance Minister Nitti called upon
Mr.. Baker and renewed the acquaint-
anceship formed in America. The sec
rotary said he was greatly touched by
the genial warmth of welcome ex-
tended him in Italy.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-04-10
CITY ELECTION RESULTS

MilWaukee-Mayor d. W. Hoan, So
cialist, has been reelected, defeating
Percy Braman by 2,110 majority. Mr..
Hoan was the only member of the So
cialist party who succeeded in being
elected on the city ticket. John l.
Drew was reelected city treasurer by
majority of 9,142. Louis Kotecki was
reelected controller by majority of
1922, while Clifton Williams goes in
for another term as city attorney, with
a majority of 9,887. The nonpartisans
and socialists have divided honors in
the contest for aldermen at large.
Superior-State Senator Fred A.
Baxter was elected mayor of Superior
over Scion L. Perrin by a vote of two
to one.
Burlington-H. A. Runkel defeats e.
R. Rakon for mayor by 81 votes.
Portage-Mayor Downey was de-
feated by S. H. Pack.
Plymouth. c. Willard was elected
mayor over j. A. Kuster, socialist, by
a majority of 164. The entire socialist
ticket was defeated.
Conference.-The city elects R. B.
Hart, mayor; A. II. Miller, treasurer:
e. Pierce, assessor; R. B. Hart, munic-
ipal judge; A. F. Wright, county judge.
ciintonviIle-Ray Krotzke was elect
ed mayor of this city over William
Barnum by a majority of thirty-nine.
Beaver Dam-Beayer Dam elected
F. ]. Murdoch, mayor; Clarence Frey,
city clerk.
Phillips = William Seeburger has
been elected mayor; Carl Scheel has
been elected clerk; G. w. Malm, treas
1rer; and George W. Peterson, asses
so-.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-04-10

tunity thus afforded to you for service
to our state and to our common coun-
try in these serious and momentous
times"
Early returns indicate that Lenroot
would sweep the state, but a heavy
Davies vote came in later and the Ber-
ger vote was much larger than had
been anticipated by those who had
been closely watching the situation.
In Milwaukee much money changed
hands as wagers that Berger would
not have $4,000 had plenty of takers.
Berger had heavy vote in lake
shore counties. Some of the counties
which went strongly for Thompson in
the primary on March 10 that are now
in the Berger column are Manitowoc,
Sheboygan, Washington and Dodge.
1t is said from Madison that 937 SOL
diers voted at Camp Custer, Battle
Greek, Mich, and 1909 at Camp Grant,
Rockford, Ill.
Lenroot, as soon as he receives his
certificate of election from the secre-
tary of state after the official count,
can present himself to the United
States senate to be seated.
The election of Marvin B. Rosen-
berry, incumbent, justice of the SUI
preme court over Charles H. Crown
hart, La Toilette leader, by more
tnan 10000 is assured. Both ran as
nonpartisans.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-04-10
WISCONSIN ELECTS REPUBLICAN
CANDIDATE BY OVER 10000
MAJORITY.
DAVIES In SECOND PLACE
Justice Rosenberg Is Reelected to
State Supreme Court - MiIwau-
kee Again Chooses Socialist
Mayor by 5000 Majority.

Milwaukee-Irvine L. Lenroot, Re-
publican, has been elected United
States senator from Wisconsin by
1900 or more plurality over Joseph
e. Davies, Democrat. The vote for
Victor L. Berger, Socialist, shows that
he was in striking distance of the Re-
publican and Democrat at every stage
of the game.
Returns have been received from all
counties, but are incomplete in some
instances. The latest compilation
gives Lenroot, 148,244; Davies, 1885,
CTS, and Berger, 103,431. Lenroot's
present plurality of 1869 will jump
to $4,000 or $4,000 when the final can
vass is made. The total vote of $685.
$50 indicates that the 100000 mark
will be reached when complete returns
are in.
Mr.. Davies sent this telegram to Mr..
Lenroot at Superior:
Present returns indicate your cleo
ton. Pleace accept my personal con-
gratulations upon this great oppor-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-04-10
N. Y. INCOME TAX 5000, 900, 900
BeIated Returns in Metropolis Greatly
Exceed Estimates-WaII Street
Leads

New York, April 4.-With the re-
ceipts of hundreds of belated income
tax returns by mail at the office of
Collector William 81. Edwards here
revenue officials estimated that New
York city's quota of the income and
excess profit taxes might reach as high
as $500 100000. an amount greatly in
excess of first estimates. The largest
returns in the city were from the Sec
ond district. which comprises Wall
street and the financial section, the
amount being estimated at 5000 OO0,-
600.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-04-10

miles southwest of Arras) is again in
British possession, the statement an
nounces. The statement reads:
sat dawn yesterday a determined
attack made by a strong party of the
enemy against our positions in the
neighborhood of Fampoux was re-
pulsed after sharp fighting. A num-
Der Of German dead and a few pris-
oners were left In our hands.
"a successful local operation was
undertaken by US last night in the
neighborhood of Ayette, which is now
in our. possession"
Hun Prisoners Taken.
lover hundred prisoners and three
machine guns were captured by US"
the official announcement says.
eve secured a few prisoners yester-
day through the enterprise In the
neighborhood of Serre already re-
ported.
There is nothing further to report
from the battle front.
Lincolnshire troops raided the enc
my's trenches northeast of Loos yes
terday morning and captured 81 pris-
Oners and a machine gun. Another
successful raid in which we captured
a few men was carried out by us last
night northeast of Poelcappelle."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-04-10

Racine-The feeding of a 20 months
old child with four hard boiled eggs
and resulted in death. Charges made
by the mother and father Of the child
relative to the cause of death resulted
in a post-mortem examination and it
was declared overlooking had caused
death.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-04-10

Marlnette-Attorney John o. Miller
acting for the village of Niagara. has
let contracts for the new waterworlrs
ana sewage system, costing a total of
$4,000. The waterworks will cost
sz2,ooo and the sewage SIT 900. Work
will begil Immediately.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-04-10

Park Falls-Howard Juneau, l9, son
OF Andrew Juneau, this city, is great
grandson of the first mayor of Milwau'
kee, Solomon Juneau. Word Of MS
safe arrival in France, where he Wen'
with Wisconsin troops, has just beer
received.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-04-10
WET AND DRY VOTE

Superior, Ashland and Beloit fur
nished the big surprises in the wet
and dry elections and were carried
over into the dry column for the COM
ing year. Fort Atkinson, Grand Rap
ids, Green Bay, Sturgeon Bay and Bea-
yer Dam will be on the other side dur
ing the coming twelve months.
Most of the cities that were wet re-
NAMED wet and those that were dry
remained dry. With the exception of
the loss of several large cities, the
vets made gains equal to their losses
in other parts of the state. Following
are the results in the principal cities
and towns:
Wet, Remain Wet-Eau Claire, Men,
asha, Amigo, Polar, Upham, Ackley,
Clintonville (this city remains dry by
order of the government because Of
troops stationed there), Menomonie,
Bear Lake, Almena, Gillett, Melvina,
West Salem, Norwalk, Green Bay, Co
lumbus, Beaver Dam, Sturgeon Bay,
MondoVi, Independence, Bangor, Cash
ton, Mansion, Tomah, Monroe, Oliver,
Oconomowoc, Salem, Elkhorn, Shore
wood, Mineral Point, Onalaska, James,
vile, Lake Geneva, Ripon, Bloomer,
Fox Lake, town of Fox Lake, Prince
ton, Oshkosh.
Dry, Remain Dry-Oak Grove, town
dry; Rice Lake, Turtle Lake; Baraboo,
Reedsburg, La Vale, Kendall, Cata-
ract, Black River Falls, Darien, New
Lisbon, Oakdale, Clifton, Wilton, Bulls
ter, Clinton, Stanley, Elroy, New Lis
bon, town; Whitewater, Oshkosh,
town; Delavan Lake, Elton, Ever.
green, Merriam, Randolph.
Wet, Went Pry-Spooner, Ashland,
Superior, Nekoosa, Randolph, Am
herst, Weyauwega, BeIoit Trempea-
leau, Ladysmith, Edgerton.
Dry, Went Wet-Fort Atkinson,
Park Falls, Phillips, Neenah, Lake
Mills, Somers, Burnett.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-04-10

Kenosha-S. Smolenski, member Of
the March 20 quota of selectmen, re-
fused to so to Camp Custer, saying
that he was soldier of God" and
would not kill another man. He was
sent to Fort Sheridan, III, where he
will be afforded an opportunity to ex~
plain his objections to army officers.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-04-10

London, April 4.-British troops,
after sharp fighting Tuesday night, re-
pulsed determined attack by the Ger
mans in the neighborhood of Fam
poux, the war office announced.
The town of Ayette (about eight
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-04-10

Fort Atkinson = Returns from this
city for mayor give George Klein 666;
John Heger AIS.
Piainfield - Elects Buchanan John
son, president; Byron Storm, supervi-
sor; Ed. Lindner, treasurer; Oscar
Washburn, assessor; VIII Fields,
clerk.
Beloit - J. A. Janvin was elected
mayor of this city without opposition.
John B. Clarke was reelected Judge
of municipal court without opposi.
ton.
De Pere-C. T. Wilcox was elected
mayor of this city.
Prairie du chien-Prairie du Chen
elected J. E. Harris mayor.
Wausau-John l.. Sell. nonpartisan
defeats Anton J. Mueller, socialist. for
mayor.
Grand Rapids - In Grand Rapids
Brier was elected mayor over Ellis bv
more than 800 votes.
Madison = Mayor George L. Sayle
was reelected by majority of 200
over former Mayor John w. Groves on
nonpartisan ticket.
West Bend - West Bend reelected
Mayor Joseph Huber by vote of 531
to 129.
kenosha - John G. Joacham has
been elected mayor of this city. de-
feating former Mayor Dan Head by
majority of more than 300 votes.
Green Bay-Winford Abrams under
aldermanic form of government, de-
feated John Farrell for reelection as
city commissioner by a vote of .309 to
1,541.
Chippewa FalIs-Mayor George q.
Dee was defeated for reelection in this
city by majority Of u.
New Britain herald., 1918-07-01
EMPTY DENIALS.

The spectacle afforded by some ot he meat barons in hol1ing up their hands injured innocencs at the Fharges of profteering brought against them by the Federal Trade Commission is decidedly amusing. Profteering by any other name is ust as costly to the consuming pub lie which may not know the reason |vhy such high prices are asked but ss fully aware that for some cause or ther their pocketbooks are called on Bo assume an added burden.
 According to the Federal Trade Commission, extortion is not limited b the packing industry, but it is sssmSre that the blow falls heaviest on
 8 average family man. Few are .sb bnversant with the many ramifica- @pns of the steel industry. A larger BA Amber, since the automobile has @ @come common, are in closer touch # tn the oil industry. But it is the
 ackers and the bandits who are Mtuging out high prices for flour that Fling the situation home more keen- 8 to the man who is forced to work
 r sustenance for himself and fam
 High salaries, padded payro1ls, fake ! ventories and other manipulations < lich increase the cost of necessities @ the consumer should be eliminated @ once. With calls for the Red Cross, 0 Liberty Bonds and for War Saw
 gs Stamps to meet, the average cit
 n is doing his share and it should
 f be necessary for him to carry
 millstone to those who say Your
 bney or your health"
 Would it be incting to riot to sug-
 bt that President Wilson's gibbet be
 Beted and a few of these gentle
 In of predatory instincts invited S~.
 S thereo1R ...-.
New Britain herald., 1918-07-01
GOEGOTHA,

'"rhis day" Thou saidst to him of Calvary: But me the hours fall on like burn ing dust. So slowly, Lord. the years are doled to me, A miser's hoard were dealt less grudgingly, And no hand hath for me the spears kind thrust. Lord Christ, if 'tis that Thy sword sundereth Body from spirit let my time be brief: For now the weary soul within me saith, With travail and strong crying upon death, "Remember me- as said tho cross nailed thief.
 -PERLEY A CHILD.
New Britain herald., 1918-07-01
CITY ITEMS

The !. I. C. club will hold special meeting this evening"
 4 meeting of the Catholic Won't ems Benevolent Legion will be held Tuesday evening Of this week instead of Wednesday evening. Following the meeting will be a social in charge ot Mrs Mary Crcan.
 Joseph Tutles of Lafayette street reported to the police this morning that his saloon was entered some time between o'clock yesterday morning and 5 o'clock in the after noon and $10 in change was Stoleh'
 William Murphy of Harrison street has enlisted in tue Naval Reserve and is awaiting orders.
 Glenn Jones, with the signal corps of the army, is spending a turiouGh at his home in this city.
 Tn order to maintain the good quality of the Red Seai cigar we are compelled to advance the price to CentS.-aQVt.
New Britain herald., 1918-07-01
Inventory Sale Prices Third Floor Undermusllns--C COrsets--W aists

39C Corset Covers trimmed front and back 29c.
 48C Corset Covers, nainsook. embroidery and lace trimmed at 39c.
 75c Drawers, cambric, enl- broidery and tucked 59c.
 98c Long White Skirts, cam bric body, wide embroidery founce 79c.
 $1.19 Envelope Chemises, trimmed front and back 79c.
 79c Pink Batiste Bloom CTS at 59C.
 79c Wash Silk Camisoles, lace trimmed 1Sc.
 $100 and $1.25 Voile. Striped Madras and Midday BIouses 69c.
 s1.5o White and Fancy Voile Blouses 9Sc.
 S1.9S and $2.25 White and Fancy Voile Blouses $t.39.
 $3.98 to $4.9S Slip On Sweat CTS. many colors S2.9S.
 $2.98 Nurses White Uni forms, slightly soiled S1.9S.
 SIPS Long Crepe Kimonos 95c.
 s1.25 Bungalow Aprons. many styles S9c.
 SIPS Striped Taffeta Petit coats S8c.
New Britain herald., 1918-07-01
Inventory Sale Prices On
 Furniture

From an immense stock we quote a few of the inventory sale offers:
 Wonderful bargains in Mat tresses. Odd lot of mattresses, most any size you want, worth from S9 to $45, marked down to three wonderful bargain prices. $3.95. $7.95 and $9.99. Come early for these wonder tul offers.
 KaIted x Rockers, artistic and comfortable, upholstered seat and back; regular $15 values at Sf1.05.
 Brass Costumers, regular $3 kind at this sale $1.89.
 Priscilla" Work Tables. special $4.95.
 National Bed Spring, all steel. all sizes, $3.95.
 Sliding Couches, makes two single or one double bed com plete, with mattress. $9.9S. ,
 Folding Card Tables, with leatherette top, $1.49.
 White Enamel Steel Beds with National spring and soft top mattresses, complete for S14.05.
 Solid Mahogany Knitting Stands, $1.99.
New Britain herald., 1918-07-01

SPAS Women's and Misses Bathing Suits $1.3S.
 $1.0O Girls Wash Dresses, sizes 6 to 12 years 99c.
 s4.9S Girls White Vcile and Organdie Dresses $3.9S.
 79c Children's GinghaIn Dresses, sizes to years 4Sc, 19c Children's Drawers, wide hem and tucks. sizes , to l2 years Ioc.
 25c Children's Undervests, sizes 2 to 12 years 19c.
 $1.0o Chiidren's Princess Slips, sizes 1 to years 69c.
 25c Infants Part Wool Shirts t0c.
 $4.98 Children's Summer Coats, sizes 2 to 6 years $2.9s. 79c Corsets, broidery trimmed tops 69C.
 s1O0 Well Known Makes of Corsets at s9c.
 S250 D. H. x C. Corsets, sizes 25 to 36 at SIPS.
 $2.0O Odd Lot Corsets, white and pink S1.O0.
 $50 LaRcsista Corsets at S2.OO.
 39c Brassieres, trimmed front and back 29C.
New Britain herald., 1918-07-01
Lace Curtains
 and Draperles

In face of increasing cost of these goods we offer wonderful values.
 Odd Lots of Novelty and Scrim Curtains, oue and two pair lots, worth $1.75 and B pair at 99c pair
 White and Ecru Scrim Cur tains, worth $1.50 at 9Sc pair. Oriental Stripe Couch Gov CTS regular $2.49 at $1.99 each. White. Cream and Ecru Marquisettc. worth Poe at 19c yard.
 Plain Ecru voile, worth 25c at t5c yard.
 Slightly damaged odd Oil Opaque Window Shades, S9c kind at 19C.
 Khaki Couch Hammocks, with iron frame spring, worth $12, at $9.9o.
 Tapestry and Velvet Squares, worth $1 at 49C each.
 U. S. Flags, size 3x5 feet, special at soc.
New Britain herald., 1918-07-01

HIS DI5 pOPNlcIA NCN AISIo'' bargains for the inventory sale.
 Alumium Rice Boilers, high grade. 3 pint size, Colonial style. regular $2 value, for $1.A9.
 Aluminium Preserve Kettles. with wood grip bail handle, 6 or s quart size. at the lnVen- tory sale $t.49.
 Family size Wash Boards, with two side scrubbing sur face. worth soc, sale price 3Sc.
 Electric Irons, guaranteed, Westinghouse, with foot cord and plug. sale price $2.79.
 Blue Flame Oil Stoves. burner. worth $6.98 for S4.s9.
 Window Screen. adjustable size, 2Sx37, now 79c, size 50X 45 now s3c.
 Liberty Blue" Enamel Sauce Pans, Cooking Pots, Wash Basins, Mixing Bowls and deep Pudding Pans, each worth soc, all at 29c each.
 Toilet Paper, crepe tissue, 1 ounce roll, regular sc roll at : for 25c.
 Poultry Wire. best quality, galvanized after making, all rolls l5O foot length, priced at S1.59 for 12 inch width. up to $7.9s per roll for the 72 inch yide
New Britain herald., 1918-07-01

Polar Cub Electric Fans, can be used on alternating or direct current, $5.S5.
 Cut Glass Salad or Fruit Bowls, regular $1.69, sale price $1.00. ',- ..
 Gut Glass Marmalade Jars with Spoon, regular 59c at 48c.
 American Porcelain Dinner Sets, 52 pieces, Crecian design and blue line edges, regular $S.98 at S7.9S.
 The Cook Pottery make of dinner sets, 100 pieces, spray decorated, regular price $19.9S, sale price $17.9S. .-.
 Ivory Decoration Stone Jar dinieres, 10 inch extreme diam eter, regular $1.9S value for $1.30.
 Stone Jars, with covers, 5 gallon size, $1.S9. .
 Blended Stone Umbrella Stands, values up to $2.98 at $1.59. .... . .
 Brown and White Lined Baking Sets, IS pieces for SIPS set.
 Mahogany Boudoir Lamps, with assorted color silk shades, $2.39.
New Britain herald., 1918-07-01

The German chancellor. who is again preaching peace-on German terms--says that "one of the prelim- mary conditions must be a certain degree of mutual confidence on each others honesty and chivalry." Here ill is again suggested one of the great est obstacles to peace and which is peculiar to this war more than to any other war in recorded history. Where is the confidence in each others hon. esty and chivalry to come from ? Not from the German record In this war, surely. If a sta1wart man has a vii cious young bull by the horns and is able to hold him. he had better hold on while the bull is on it's feet In
New Britain herald., 1918-07-01
kTRTI FOR SHERIFF
Hrrcnwood Street Expressman is Nominated On Prohibition Ticket.

Leonard Kurtz of Greenwood street haS been nominated for county sher- ltf on the prohibition state ticket. Mir kurtz is the only local man who has a place on this ticket which is head- ed by Rev. Dr. John N. Lackcy of Hartford as candidate for governor
 Other candidates on the state tick ct are: For lieutenant governor, John R. Parkhurst of Stafford Springs: secretary of state. Merritt J. Hopkins. comptroller, Robert Shelley of Shel- ton; treasurer, l.. k. BurdiCk Ston- ln&ton: attorney general, W. c. Man chester of Winsted.