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The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-30

Train No. 33 arrives from Milwau-
kee and departs for Madison at 1888
l. IL. except Sunday.
Train No. 7 arrives from Chicago
and departs for Madison at 1929 D. m.
daily except Sunday.
Train No 423 arrives from Chi.ago
and departs for Madison at TOO p. m.
except Sunday.
Train No. 80 arrives from the east
1T 1850 p. d. daily
Train No. 410 arrives from Madison
at sos a. M, except Sunday.
Sunday excursion train arrives from
milwaukee at lJ:C2 a. 10. and goes
through to Madison, returning at $40
O. m.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-30
FOR RENT,

FOR RENT.
FOR RENT-Modern seven room
house located at 202 North Warren
street. Inquire at 200 Warren street
(south). 1tf
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-30

WANTED.
WANTED-MOdern furnished rooms
for light housekeeping Central 10
cation preferred. Inquire at News Of
fice
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-12-05
LINDEN POPULATION
1.75O. SAYS DIRECTORY
City Makes Greater Growth Than
Any In WhatcOm County; Blaine
Drops 1000

Lynden's population is now 1,75O
according to the estimate made by
Folks Directory in. their 1918 vol
ume issued this week. This is a
gain of one hundred over the direct
DRY estimate of last year.
The gain ascribed to Lynden is
larger than that given any other
point in the county Fcrndale is
accredited with population of 400
or thirty more than last year. The
estimate for Sumas is 1,40O, the
same as in 1917. Everson shows a
gain of 80, the 1918 figure being
$50. Custer with 375 is 25 larger
than a year ago.
The estimate for Blaine is made
each year by George Shaw, a realty
dealer of that city. This year he
claims the population of Blaine is
1000, a falling off of 1000 from
his estimate of 1917. No explanat-
ion is given for the shrinkage.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-12-05
FLU EPIDEMIC TAKES
THREE LOCAL VICTIMS
Mrs. Norman Hickey, Mrs. Walter
Leake and Henry Heusinkveld
Succumb

| The influenza epidemic claimed
three victims in the Lynden district
this week. the first deaths since the
recurrence Of the disease.
Mrs. Norman Hickey passed away
Saturday, and Henry G. Heusinkveld
and Mrs. Walter Leake Tuesday.
The number of new cases of the
flu seems to be abating in Lynden.
but several are still seriously ill. In
Bellingham and Seattle, the epidem-
ic has broken out strongly again,
and is now nearly as bad as it was
last month.
Schools at many points through
out the State have closed until the
first of the year.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-12-05
s12,1S7,652 $4,S53,512

Total $12,1S7,652 $4'oo''oi@
This shows a loss ratio or return
to policyholders on the last TWO
years Of approximately forty cents
ON each dollar paid. while the loss
ratio for the last year uS1O' TOT
which we have complete hgures' Is
much lower than any year OF the
group. being a little over thirty-two
per cent. Our best information COW
ering the current year shows that
the companies are receiving a much
heavier premium income and are
still experiencing a very favorable
loss record.
All NJ the above facts bear out the
contentious of this department that
there does not exist at this time any
good reason why insurance rates
should be generally increased. we
all know that there has been an IN
crease In the cost Of carrying on the
business because of the wartime
prices. but we take. the position that
such increase has been more than
offset in this state through hre pre-
vention activities and the better con-
ditions which now prevail. together
with the increase in premium In
come. Because of the war activities
the people have been perforce train
ed in principles Of economy and pro-
faction, and their properties are sub
,ect to more rigid inspection ana
surveillance.
our laws are such that the Com
fContinued ON Page 81
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-12-05
CITY HEALTH OFFICER
ISSUES "FLU' WARNING

Having observed that practically all of the
deaths from influenza are due to neglect in the
early stages of the disease, often before physic-
ian is called, feel it my duty to give the public
word of warning
Properly handled, "Flu" is painful and dis
agreeable disease, but if neglected in the vital
early stages, it becomes very serious and danger
ous Every person who has headache and chills
or fever during this epidemic should at once go to
bed and remain there until he is certain the fever
is gone Going out of doors at all at any stage of
the disease or for several days after the fever has
subsidized is very dangerous and is apt to cause
pneumonia, and pneumonia from this cause is of
a very severe form and usually fatal.
1 feel certain that if these facts can be
brought home to everybody and these simple
rules followed to the letter, many lives will be saw
ed during this epidemic.
DR. F. l.. WOOD
City Health Officer
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-12-05
PEACE REIGNS AT
LYNDEN'S ELECTION
Single Ticket Named Unanimously
At Quiet Municipal BallOting On
Tuesday

Peace, harmony, tranquility, and
a lot of other calm weather signs
blessed Lynden's city election Tues
day. The Citizens Ticket. the only
one in the field, was unanimously
elected.
The new officials will be:
Councilmen for 2-year terms
George Scovill, j. p. Bocrh3ve, and
Gerrit Van Leeuwen.
Councilman for 1-year term-Ed
Knapp.
City Treasurer. T. Zylstra.
Because of the fact that there was
no contest, the vote was exceptional
ly light, and many lost their regis
tration by failing to appear at the
polls.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-12-05
GATHER AT SERVICES
FOR MRS. NORMAN HICKEY

A crowd of friends gathered at
the Lynden cemetery Monday to at
tend the services for the late Mrs.
Norman Hickey, who passed away
Saturday, victim Of the influenza.
Rev. w. 0. Benadom conducted the
services.
Mrs. Hickey was twenty years old.
She was the daughter of Captain and
Mrs. Joseph Leach, and sister Of
Miss Sue Leach, who has a position
at the Lynden Department Store.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-12-05
BERT SCOTT WITNESSES BIG
WRECK OFF SCOTLAND COAST

Bert Scott, of Battery E, 126th
Field Artillery, who is now in France
has written a letter to his mother,
Mrs. Sarah Scott of Lyntien. in which
he tells of a collision between two
troop ships, one of which was car
rying his contingent. Scott was on
board, the Kashmir and witnessed
the sinking of the Otranto off the
coast of Scotland when the two ves-
sells collided in storm. The letter.
written October 80, reads:
We've had some wonderful ex-
periences since we left New York.
Especially one on the way over. The
ship we were on had collision with
another troop ship, during very
bad storm and it looked like for
little while, we were going to the
bottom, but were just simply lucky
and limped into port. The Other
one sank, and about five hundred
were drowned. I'll venture to say
that none OF us will ever forget 1t,
l know very well won't.
1--WE saw some wonderful scenery
in Scotland, England and here in
France. Stopped in England for
few days and rested up a little. Have
been moving from one place to an
other most of the time since we land
ed. We are billeted at present In
an old French village. The people
seem to think quite bit OF the
Yanks, and will do anything they
can for us. Have lots of fun trying
IN talk to them, but not with much
success.
THE people over there think
they're having a hard time of 1t be-
cause they have to use a few substi-
tutes and economic little, but they
haven't any idea of hardship at all
compared to what they have here.
and we haven't seen the worst OF it
nv any means. The blowing is most
all done with oxen. by women and
old men, never see any young men,
unless in uniform.
1T is a beautiful country, small
farms and lots of trees. The fences
are all hedges, neatly trimmed and
the gardens are simply wonderful,
fContinued nm Page 81
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-12-05
MILK BOTTLES HOLD $4,000
FOR ORPHANS OF BELGIUM

Marshal Jake lie Compile emptied
the Belgian milk bottles in Lynden
and forwarded $34 as the contrib
ution of the citizens to the little
sufferers.
The City Drug Store bottle con-
tanned $495, the largest total of
any in town. The City Market was
second with SO.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-12-05
WILL HOLD HEUSINKVELD
FUNERAL SERVICES FRIDAY

Funeral services will be held Fri
day for Henry G. Heusinkveld. who
passed away Tuesday from pneu-
monia. following an attack OF influ-
enza.
He was son of Mr.. and Mrs. II.
w. Heusinkveld, and was born in
Crook County, Colorado. He was
25 years, 6 months and 9 days old.
A brother who is in the army will be
home in time to attend the funeral.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-12-05
REV, PAUL ASHBY IS ILL WITH
INFLUENZA AT CAMP TAYLOR

Rev. Paul H. Ashby is ill at Camp
TAYLOR at Louisville, Kentucky, where
he has been in training as an army
chaplain. Rev. Ashby is suffering
with influenza.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-12-05
MRS. LOLA ADAMS PASSES
AWAY AT BUTTE, MONTANA

Mrs. Lola Adams, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. A. Simons of Lynden, and
sister of Mrs. August bunker,
passed away at Butte, Montana.
The body is being brought to Lyn-
den for burial.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-12-05
ASK CITY TO FIGHT
RAISE IN INSURANCE
II. o. Fishback, State Official, Ap.
peals For Support In Campaign
Against Rate Advances

LINDEN was officially invited this
week to take part in the protest that
Is being raised against the arbitrary
increase Of ten per cent in fire in
surance rates in the state of Wash
ington. H. o. Fishback, State In
surance Commissioner, is conduct
ing the fight against the insurance
companies, and he will attempt to
get the legislature to act In order
that the raise be annulled and furt'
er actions along the same lines be
avoided.
Mr.. Fishback sent the following
statement Of conditions to the may
or and people of Lynden:
am addressing you on q sub
ject which I believe to be of the ut
most Importance to the property own
ers of the State of Washington at
the present time. This has refer
ence to the general increase In hre
insurance rates, amounting to ten
per cent, which became effective on
November LIST.
In the opinion of this department
a general increase in fire insurance
rates Is not warranted nor justified
by the experience of the companies
at this time.
An increase of rates of ten per
cent means approximately 100000
more to be paid each year by the
property owners for their insurance.
The premiums and losses of stock
fire Insurance companies for the past
five years covering Washington risks.
as shown by the reports on file in this
department, are as follows:
Total Premiums. .$27,664,6o2
Total LOSSES. .$14,322'S2o
It will thus be seen that $27,664,-
$50 was paid to stock companies and
s14,322,928 was received by proper
ty owners in return for payment OF
losses. This is at the rate of re-
turn to policyholders In losses OF ap-
proximately ffty-three cents out OF
each dollar paid during five-year
period. The above result alone
would not justify general increase.
Conditions during the past two
wears. however, have been consider
ably changed for the better. The
department has been doing a good
deal of fire prevention work and
through the very. hearty cooperation
and assistance of local organizations
in the various outlying districts
has been created and much cooper
alive assistance has been secured FOR
the protection of property against
loss nv fire. This work has resulted
in cleaning up and safeguarding pro-
perties of all kinds so that the pos
sibility of loss by fire from careless
ness or through malicious actions
has been greatly reduced.
The department claims that thru
the result of this work and also the
fact that more attention is being CIV
en- to better construction of build
ines and their equipment. better
loss record has been obtained ana
that the ratio is showing decrease
over past years. which is more clear
ly illustrated by taking the figures
of premiums and losses for the past
two wears. which covers the period
of the more active work In fire pre-
ventiOn:
voor premiums Losses
1919 .sb.4l5,284 $2,668,O96
o, a 11OocQ 185416
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-12-05
FIND LOST HARNESSES UNDER
PLATFORM AT LYNDEN DEPOT

Two sets of harness stolen last
spring from Fred Fisher were found
this week under the station platform
by boys playing near the B. and N.
depot.
One of the harnesses had been TAX
ell apart.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-12-05
COL. A. H. WESTBROOK BUYS
FORTY ACRE LYNDEN FARM

Col. A. H. Westbrook purchased
this week the forty-acre farm ad-
joining the Sheets place, west Of the
city.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-12-05

Copies Of this poster can be OBJ
tanned free Of charge by writing to the
Surgeon General, U. 8. Public Health
Service. Washington. D. @.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-12-05

Continued on Page 81
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-12-27
Surely a Coincidence,

Robert Dawes Of Jeffersonville, who
is one of the officials of the American
Tobacco company in Louisville, told of
a striking coincidence that happened
while he was in New York city last
week. He was at hotel and went to
the telegraph office to send a telegram
to his wife. AS he reached the desk
he met a young lieutenant from New
Albany who was writing the first words
of a telegram to Mr.. Dawes, whom the
officer supposed to be at Jeffersonville
asking him to send him the address OF
his sister who lives in England. MOI
only that, but the officer, as he looked
up and saw Mr.. Dawes, exclaimed tC
another officer by his side, "And here
is the man I was just talking to yor
about; allow me to introduce you tx
Mr.. Dawes Indianapolis News.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-12-27
AcetvIene Gas for Autos.

Automobiles are being experimental
" operated in Norway by acetylene
gas instead of gasoline, and the inno-
walton promises to become the general
practice, as the supply of carbide is
very plentiful in that country, where
if is made at the hydroelectric plants.
IN some instances it is utilized as 9
gas delivered in tanks and in some
other Instances it is generated on the
car from the carbide.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-12-27
YANK AVIATOR MAKES MIRACULOUS
ESCAPE FROM GERMAN PRISON CAMP
40. THE POOR INDIAN"
RICH AND PATRIOTIC

10, the Poor Indian" is no
more poor. Instead he is pa
triOtic. The five civilized
tribes subscribed for $780, 600
in fourth Liberty bonds, Gabe
Parker, superintendent of the
tribes, announced. The five
tribes-Choctaws, Chickasaws,
Seminoles, Cherokees and
Greeks now invested
some $9,523,67O in Liberty bonds
and War Savings stamps.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-12-27

These helmets, that were presum-
ably to be used by the now vanquished
Germans in their victorious march into
Paris, because of the fact that they
are new, are being taken out Of a hole
in Cambria by a Canadian engineer.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-12-27


O. al make the nd place t n in 6inh American
wa proc II France the d dHm f the dSatea
d
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-07
The Bright Side
Ford Is Making
"FliUUer Tanks

DETROIT. Mich. March Hen.
~ Ford Is going 20 build light tanks
on a wholesale scale for the United
States and the allies. IL was reported
today The first model Is said TO be
well under construction.
Ford officials refused to discuss
the report. II was rumorcd how.
ever. the scrappinE jitney viii be
lighter than the standard armored
fighting bus now in general use
probably carrying only a driver and
a machine gun operator.
The tankettes are expected to
prove effective skirmishors. Ford
also Is pushing construction Of a
large plant here TO build submarine
killers for the government.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-07
ALLY FORCE NOW
SUPERIOR TO FOE,
SAYS MINISTER

LONDON. March 7.-Chancellor
OF the Exchcquer Bonar Law. speak.
ing in the house OF commons today.
expressed regret that the allies are
unable to assist Rumanla.
Bonar Law declared the British
victories in Mcsopotamia have an
immense moral and military value.
lilo said the central powers are un.
able TO help Turkey.
Il am informed that. owing TO the
conditions OF anarchy there Russia
can only produce enough food this
year TO feed itself" Bonar Law said.
The chancellor moved credit for
n daily average expenditure Of
6.io7 900 pounds 1880 SOS .ooo).
THE Germans have moved 80 di-
visions from the Russian TO the
west front" he said The allies at
present are slightly superior in men
and guns. There rs a possibility,
however. that Austrian troops will
be brought up TO the west front"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-07
TIMBER WAGES
ARE ANNOUNCED
BY COL. DISOUE

PORTLAND. March 7.-Forty.five
20 90 cents an hour will be the mini
mum wage in the spruce and fir In
dustries OF Oregon and Washington
and 40 cents is the maximum wage
for unskilled labor In the white pine
belts of the two states, according TO
n statement issued today by Col.
Bryce =. Disque. head OF tho spruce
division Of the signal corps,
Col. Disquc was recently empow-
cred TO fix the wage scale by both
the lumber operators and their en-
ployes. following adoption of the
elght.hour day In the Northwest
lumber industry.
A number Of improvements In
timber camp conditions have been
made thru the operators, employees
and Col. Disaue.
Authority to pay higher thnn the
standard scale to older employees is
also provided by Col. Disque. to aid
in eliminating shifting OF employees
from one camp to another.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-07
NEUTRALS GROW
MORE WEARY Of
HUN BARBARITY.

WASHINGTON. March THE
closing month Of Americas first
year in the war finds many neutrais
slowly swinging 60 the ideals for
which this country answered Ger.
many's challenge.
The policies Of tho Teuton masters
toward Russia and tho sinkinKs Of
friendly nations vessels on the high
seas have already broken the ties Of
friendship between Germany and
some South American ncuirals. and
threaten tho bonds with many 9th
ers.
Reports from Holland and Scandi.
navia today show them incensed at
Cermany'p action in Russia-partic'
ularly at the peace forced upon the
deceived people Tho Tcuton action
there. following that in Belgium.
Northern France. Serbia and other
Balkan atatcs--and now threatened
against Rumania-is gradually show
ing the other neutral nations tho
great danger In German military
dominance should she win the war.
TorpedoinF OF a ship laden with
wheat for Switzerland by the Ger
mans caused great Indignation In
that country. according to extracts
from the journal de Geneva
A. the German menace In Russia
grows. South American neutrals are
growing closer and closer In tho
great struggle. South America would
be directly affected by n large mill
tary movement by japanese in Sibc-
ria. because OF tho sfsultant increas.
ed trade with Japan.
Chnc's good viii toward Germany
IL believed in Latln.Ameriean diplo'
matte circles 90 be at the lowest ebb
since the beginning Of the war.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-07
SUB Menace GROWS CRITICAL

IL will be August before many Of
the shipyards are running fun tilt.
as some OF the Eastern plants are
still under construction on the
West coast II Is estimated that July
will see the plants going at a max
imum.
Official figures show that England
last year constructed 100 900 tons
Of shipping. the United states 1884,
900 and other countries 700. 900. In
that period. Germany sank an est
mated tonnage Of 5000. 900 tons.
American ship production this
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-07
U. S. ATTITUDE
HAlT'S JAPAN'S
SIBERIAN MOVE
by CARL ID. GROAT


Uniied Press Correspondent
WASHINGTON. March T.
Americas position toward Jap
anese Intervention In Siberia has
halted. temporarily at least. the
contemplated action.
II was stated at the japanese en-
hassy here today that. Toxic is Civ
ing careful consideration TO the
question discussed by the American
government.
There are no troops en- route TO
siberia. IL was stated. and none will
80 without further conversations
between the two governments.
The state department claimed 20
be without information on the sub
ject.
Meantime japanese officials here
Insist the attitude their government
has taken has been aimed TO gain
direct approval OF the allies and the
United States before entering 81.
IBERIA
Every effort is being made to let
Russia know that the United States
does not countenance Intervention.
Lenine's reported treachery to his
country and his attempt TO deliver II
10 Germany. as exclusively related
by the United Press yesterday. offers
perhaps the most potent reason
against japanese Intervention at this
time. Authorities fear the Russians.
remembering the last blow from the
East. would easily side in with lie.
nine. join the German army. fight
the Japanese-and also be used for
fighting the other allies.
Ousting OF Lonine is anticipated,
and this government may attempt 10
support the Russo-German peace
pact, even tho the task is enormous
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-07
GEORGE RANDOLPH CHESTER
AND LILLIAN CHESTER
(Copyriaht, 1919

PARIS, March 7.--Roses grow In
the south Of France. In the shelter
Of the green hills. where summer
hides until she can once more
spread her fairy carpet over the
world, and deck It with bright
coiors. the gay blossoms cluster
against garden walls and Chamber
! over quaint trelllses and nod from
Abe very wayside.
IA road winds down along the
sea and twists among the cliffs.
and up there CLEAN white chateaux.
|. Nd-roofed and yellow-roofed. amid
|zl,Hlr oddly mingled palms and
pines. Along the road the tiniest
Of horses, drawing the gauntest
and tallest Of carts. comes Flooding
patiently. It's bells tinkiing, and It's
driver. a wlde-cheeked fellow with
pipe in his mouth and a pepper
mint stripe across the end Of his
nuffler. ats in drowsy content. the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-07
BARKER TELLS
MEN TO HURRY

At "A mass meeting of working
men, Thursday noon, at the Patter-
son Mcdonald shlpyard. Thomas
Barker. OF Los Angeles. told the men
of the need of rushing the work they
are engaged in.
IL g. making a tour OF the North.
west under the direction of the Unit
ed States department OF labor. The
meeting Thursday was under the
auspices OF the King county council
Of defensA
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-07
STREET CAR HELD
UP BY TWO MEN

An Inbound street car. r. p.
Phiclen. conductor. was held up by
two "street.way.men at First ave.
s. and Horton st. at 1i5 Thursday
morning. and Phlelen was relieved
Of an amount varying between s2s
and $40 in good old frontier style.
Three passengers on the ear wit.
messed the robbery. but were not
molestel. After IL was over. no one
could agree on description OF the
hold.ups.