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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-23
France Establishes Summer Con-
servatory in Palace of
FontainebIeau.
SUGGESTED BY BANDMASTER
School Will Be Conducted for Benefit
of Students of Both Sexes Who
Have Been Studying at Amer,
lean Conservatives.

Partisan American conservatory
of music soon will be established at
Fontainebleau as the result Of the ac-
ton of the Fontainebleau municipal
council, which voted a subvention of
100000 francs for the creation of the
school. The suggestion was put for
ward by Mr.. Francis Casadesus, pres
ident and conductor of the Paris or
chestra, and the French minister of
public instruction has set aside for
the school the Louis XIV wing of the
national palace of Fontainebleau. 1t
will be a summer school and the first
session will begin July /, 1920.
Mr.. Casadesus spent seven months
at Chaumont, the American headquar-
tiers of the A. e. f., teaching instru-
mentation at the American army
bandmasters' and musicians school
created by DR.. Walter Damrosch at
the request of General Pershing.
Suggested by casadesus.
Mr.. Casadesus first conceived the
idea of the school after the American
SCuOO1 dL SO1uPiCbCh 40
work. He planned to place the courses
of the National Conservatory of
Music in Paris at the disposal Of the
Americans. His friends discouraged
the idea, on the theory that Paris,
with all it's attractions, was not the
proper place to study music, as the
temptations to waste time were too
many for students.
Following a recent meeting between
Mr.. Casadesus and Mr.. Fragnaud, sub
project of Fontainebleau and great
lover of music, the historic place was
selected.
The municipal council unanimously
voted the 100000 francs, which will
be added to by French donations to be
expended for proper lodging and
board facilities.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-23
STOCK MAINTENANCE RATION
SiIage, Corn Slower, Straw and I'M
marketable Hay Should Be Given
Cattle to Be Grazed.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
The greatest obstacle in developing
the grazing industry in many eastern
and central sections is the cost of
wintering the stock. It is impossible
to buy young cattle or sheep in the
spring in sufficient quantities and at
u price to yield satisfactory profit
from the summer grazing.
One of two plans must be followed.
A breeding herd may be kept to pro-
duce the stock, as is practiced on the
ranges Of the West, or young stock
may be purchased in the fall-the plan
followed by the grazers in the blue
grass region Of the Virginias and Ken
lucky. Either method necessitates the
wintering of animals.
Right here should be laid down a
hard-and-fast rule. Cattle which are
to be grazed the following summer
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-23
FLU" EPIDEMIC
WILL BE MILDER

first and slightest in point of mortal
ity occurring in June and July, the
second and most severe in November
the third in February and March
Data, which need not be cited here In
detail, indicate that the course Of the
epidemic in western Europe generally
was similar. In the United States the
epidemic developed more largely in
a single wave during September, DC.
tober and November.
The prevalence Of serious epidem-
ic of influenza was first recognized in
and around Boston in September OF
1918. Within about two weeks it was
general In the Atlantic seaboard, de-
veloping little later among cities fur
Their west. Rural districts were usu-
ally attacked somewhat later than
large interests in the same sections.
In the cities east of the line of the
Appalachians the excess mortality
from pneumonia and influenza during
the weeks ended September IA, 1918,
to March j 1919, was approximately
sc per 1000; in cities between the
Rocky mountains and the Appalachi-
ans Abs; and in those of the Pacific
Coast 5.55 per 1000.
Concerning the important question
of immunity conferred by an attack
of influenza, the evidence is not con-
elusive, but there is reason to believe
that an attack during the earlier
stages Of the epidemic confers con-
siderable, but not absolute immunity
in the later outbreaks.
Transmitted by Contact.
In general the pandemic of influenza
was largely similar to that of 18S9-90
in it's development, first mild form,
later on a severe worldwide epidemic,
in the rapidity of it's spread and it's
high case incidence. 1t has however
been notably different in a much high
er mortality, especially among young
adults. Such evidence as has been
gathered confirms the conclusion pre-
viously reached that it is transmitted
directly and indirectly by contact. 1t
appears, probable, however, that the
infection was already widely dissem-
mated in this country sometime be-
fore a serious epidemic was recog-
nized.
Despite the fact that there is still
some uncertainty as to the nature of
the micro-organism causing pandem-
ic influenza, one thing is certain, that
the disease is communicable from per-
son to person. Moreover, judging
from experience in other diseases, it
is probable that the germ, whatever
it's nature, is carried about not only
By those who are Ill with influenza,
but by persons who may be entirely
well. Everything which increases per-
sonal contact, therefore, should be re-
garded as factor in spreading inf1u-
enZa.
Much was heard last winter of the
use of face masks. Though the use Of
suitably constructed masks will reduce
the interchange of respiratory germs
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-23

through inhalation, 1t must be remem-
bered that there are many other paths
by which such germs are transmitted
from person to person. Soiled hands,
common drinking cups, improperly
cleaned eating and drinking utensils
in restaurants, soda fountains, etc.,
roller towels, infected food-theSe are
only a few of the common vehicles
Of germ transmission. The use Of face
masks appears to make people neglect
these other paths of infection, and so
the use of face masks has not been
attended with the success predicted
for them. If we would he more sue
cessful in combating influenza great
err attention must be paid to the fac
tors just enumerated.
The question of most practical and
immediate interest is the probability
Of recurrence in the near future. Re-
currenceS are characteristic of inf1u-
enza epidemics; and the history of the
last pandemic and previous ones
would seem to point to the conclusion
that this one has not yet run it's full
course. On the other hand this cpl
demic has already shown three more
or less distinct phases and has been
more severe, at least in mortality, than
the three-year epidemic of 1892.
facts which justify the hope, though
not the conclusion, that it has run it's
course already.
Recurrence Is Likely.
1t seems probable, however, that we
may expect at least local occurrences
in the near future, with an increase
over the normal mortality from pneu-
monia for perhaps several years; and
certainly we should be, as far as pos
sible, prepared to meet them by pre-
vious organization of forces and meas
ures for attempted prevention, treat
ment, and scientific investigation.
There should be no repetition of the
extensive suffering and distress which
accompanied last years pandemic.
Communities should make plans now
for dealing with any recurrence of the
epidemic. The prompt recognition of
the. early cases and their effective iso-
lation should be aimed at. In this con-
nection, attention is called to the fact
that the cases may appear to be just
ordinary colds. A recent extensive
outbreak Of what were regarded as
summer colds" in Peoria, Illinois,
proved on investigation to be an ep-
idemic Of q mild type of influenza.
Experience indicates that these mild
epidemics are often the starting points
of more severe visitations. Hence ev-
cry effort should be made to discover
as early as possible any unusual prev
alence Of "colds."
For municipalities operating on
budget basis, it is important that all
delay in providing the necessary finan-
cial support to the health authorities
in dealing with a recurrence Of the
epidemic be avoided by setting aside
an emergency epidemic fund. This
may prove of the greatest value in car
rying out important preventive meas
ures in the early days Of the epidem-
ic, at time when their beneficial eff
feet is greatest.
The most promising way TO deal with
a possible recurrence Of the Influenza
epidemic is, to sum it up in single
word, Preparedness" And now 1t
is the time to prepare.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-23

should be carried through the winter
on a strictly maintenance ration. ST.
lage, corn slower, straw, and unmar-
ketable hay should form it's basis.
The silo is almsst Indispensable for
economical feeding Of such stock. No
grain should be fed If it can be avoid
ed. 1t has been the experience Of graz
ers in the bluegrass region that steers
which have lost so pounds in weight
Turing the winter finish the grazing
period weighing the same as those
which made gain of that amount.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-23

Above are the important facts de-
veloped by the United States health
service after a careful survey and in
vestigation Of the influenza pandemic
of 1918-1919, carried on in every state
and important city, and even in for
eign countries.
No one of the many experts of the
service would make a more positive
forecast of the all-important question,
Will there be a recurrence? All agreed,
however, that a recurrence was not
unlikely, and in the face of the known
facts, that it would be wise to be pre-
pared, more with a view of being on
the safe side than actually anticipat-
ing danger.
The following excerpts from the
government report are published for
the benefit of the public and health
officers in the hope that this will serve
to set at rest the daily publication in
the newspapers of statements, which
on one hand are calculated to ,lull the
public into a sense of false security
and on the other to unduly cause
alarm.
Contrary to the opinion expressed
frequently during the early weeks Of
last years pandemic by number of
observers, the studies of the United
States, public health service indicate
portation from abroad. Careful study
of the mortality statistics of the, Uni
ted States shows that there were q
number of extensive though mild fore
runners of the pandemic during the
previous three or four years. The ep-
idemic was generally Of mild type
and has since been almost forgotten.
It occaSioned, however, a noticeable
increase in the recorded death rate
from pneumonia.
Rise in Mortality.
In the spring of 1913 there was an
other sharp rise in the mortality rate
from pneumonia. In the larger cities
of the Atlantic seaboard these increas-
es occurred during January, February
and March. In the rest of the coun-
try, especially the central and west
ern states, the increases occurred in
April, month during which pneumon-
Ia mortality is generally on the decline.
This increase was sufficient to indi-
cate strong departure from the nor
mai. The increased mortality rate ex-
tended into May and in some areas
longer.
This occurrence has, 1t is believed,
a definite significance in relation to
the influenza epidemic. In the United
States in the spring Of 1918, num-
Der of definite local outbreaks of in
fiuenza were observed:
The rise in mortality from pneumon-
la. this very similar type Of disease,
I'm the spring of 1913 is so sudden, SO
marked and so general throughout the
United States as to point very clearly
to definite relation. Everything in
dicates that the increased mortality
from pneumonia I'm March and April
of 1918 was the consequence of a be-
ginning and largely unnoticed epidem-
ic of Influenza, the beginning in this
country Of the pandenfic which devel-
oped in the autumn of that year.
In the British cities the epidemic
manifested three distinct wayes-the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-23

We were always very close when we
were young and havef always cor
responded frequently. He has asked
me often to visit him in Italy, and
some day / hope to do so.
Gabrielle always has been extreme
ly temperamental. He loved sensa-
tons and was great spendthrift. He
made money fast and he threw 1t
away. He was the soul of generosity.
He was very impulsive. 1t was thus
when he decided to take Fiume for
Italy. Now ne is making history for
Italy. wish were there"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-23

Gabrielle D'Annunzio. Italy's poet-war-
rior whose annexation of Fiume has
startled the world, thus described his
brothers character in an interview in
his home in Bath Beach.
II have no doubt whatever that
Gabrielle will be successful in this
great exploit. Fiume surely will re-
main Italian now. What may follow
I do not pretend to know. but | am
sure. too, that Gabrielle will not be
injured, although I fear for his health.
read that he has been suffering from
fevey. / should like to be with him.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-23
ARDENT PATRIOT IN YOUTH
Brother of Gabrielle D'Annunzio Tells
of Qualities That Distinguish
Great italian Poet.

New York-''My brother was an ar
dent patriot when he was only II
years old. and when he decided to do
anything he could not be dissuaded.
The spirit he is showing now in Fiume
is the same spirit he displayed when
he was little more than a child"
AnfCniO dAnnunzio, Olly brother Of
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-23
CALCULATIONS OF HOG FEEDS
Light Thrown on Prope. Combinations
for Different 5urposes-Big
Aid to Grower.

The calculation of rationS with the
aid of feeding standards and tables
will prove both interesting and profit
able, for it will throw much light on
the proper combinations of food for
different purposes. At the same time
it promotes q spirit of inquiry and
close observation on the part of the
farmer, which is one of the first re-
quisites of q successful feeder.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-23
there announcing their satisfaction at
ter an egg has been added to the rec
ord they have been making.
Mems Long Battle With Deer,

San Jose, CALM. v. Ramos OF
Mountain View cornered a three
point buck in hay field near that
town and seized the deer by the ant
lers, holding him during half-hour
battle before help arrived, according
to story vouched for by witnesses
here. Ramos was bruised and
scratched but otherwise uniniured.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-23
Authoritative Statement Issued by
United States Public Health
Service.)

Probably, but by no means GER
tainly, there will be a recurrence
Of the influenza epidemic this
year.
Indications are, that should
it occur, it will not be as severe
as the pandemic of the previous
winter.
City officials, state and city
boards of health, should be pre-
pared in the event of recur-
renee.
The fact that a previous at
tack brings immunity in GER
tain percentage Of cases should
allay fear on the part of those
afflicted in the previous epidem-
ic.
Influenza is spread by direct
and indirect contact.
1t is not certain that the germ
has been isolated, or discovered,
slAAO oo Il consequence IhCIO 10
yet no positive preventive, ex-
cept the enforcement Of rigid
rules of sanitation and the avoid
ance Of personal contact.
A close relation between the
influenza pandemic and the con-
stantly Increasing pneumonia
mortality rate prior to the fall
of 1918 is recognized.
It is now believed that the dis
ease was pretty widely dissem-
mated throughout the country
before it was recognized in it's
epidemic state. This failure to
recognize the early cases appears
to have been largely due to the
fact that every interest was then
conferred On the war.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-23
Thlrty-six of Them Lay Eggs There
and Seem Perfectly Con-
tented.

London.--One hundred feet above
one of London's busiest streets and
within 200 yards Of Big Ben on the
roof of the Institute of Civil En-
ginecrs, there is one of the best-kept
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-23
Hen Farm" on a London Roof

and most prosperous poultry farms in
the city.
1t comprises SO hens, housed in three
spacious coops, but during the great
er part of the day the hens~are allowed
to roam about the roof at will.
Although the coping is not more
than Is inches high, the hens never at
tempt to reach the ground, contenting
themselves with mounting the top and
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-23
If There Is Recurrence It viii Not
Be as Severe as
Last Winter.
NO POSITIVE PREVENTIVE

Previous Attack Brings Immunity In
Percentage of Cases-Enforce-
ment of Sanitation and Avoid
ance of Personal Contact
Necessary Precautions.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-23

President Wilson is livery sick
man." according to his physician, Rear
Admiral Grayson. After consultation
with Drs. Dercum of Philadelphia and
Ruffin and Stitt Of Washington, it was
announced that absolute rest was es-
sential for some time. 1t was reported
that an operation of some sort would
be performed.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-30
HAROLD SMITH DIES;
 BURIAL HERE TODAY

Harold K. Smith. nephew of George Kirkland, died in Prescott on Sunday morning. in his 27th year. Interment will be in Phoenix, where Mir Smith made his home for number of years, and where he had many friends. Flu neral services will be held at o'clock this afternoon at the Whitney under. taking parlors. Bean ScarIett of Trini- ty Pro- Cathedral officiating
 Mir. Smith had been in the employ of the rd-Burminster company of Prescott since his discharge from the army. He had served as a member of the spruce production corps of the aero division and was stationed at Vancouver barracks during the war
 He came to Arizona as a small boy with his mother, Mrs. Florence K. Smith, teacher in the Prescott schools. and received his early education in Phoenix, making his home with his uncle.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-30
WOMEN ID OBSERVE
 OHL|DAY PROGRAM

Combining it's Children's day cele- bration with it's free will offering for the poor. the Woman's club will ob- serve it's annual holiday program this afternoon. Pound packages will be donated by the members to be dis tributed later to the Detention Home, county tubercular hospital and the city's needy, as a part of the Christmas work of the club.
 The feature of the afternoon will be the chiidreE's party, for which the auditorium will be gayly decorated iA holiday greens and berries. A pro- gram will be presented by the children, the small folk delightful stories in her inimitable manner.
 All departments of the> club, music, civics, education. home economics and art and literature will arrange for the afternoons event.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-30
PROMINENT COUPLE LIVING IN TEMPE
 WED IN CALIFORNIA


 TEMPE, Dec. 30.-A wedding of un- usual interest to Tempeans occurred in the home of J. R. Rountree of Glen dora, California. at 3 D. m. Saturday. December 27. The contracting paysfes were K. B. Myers and Miss Ethel Hartman of Tempe.
 The bride has been member of the normal school faculty for three and one-half years and is very popular, both there and in the community. She came to Tempe from Logansport, In- diana, to take the position as teacher of dramatics and physical training in the normal school. Her ability in her fhe normal school. Her ability in her fieldyhas been frequently demonstrated by the excellent programs given under her supervision.
 The groom is known to the entire community as a man of sterling worth and sound judgment. He is prominent among cotton growers and stands for a greater and better development of that industry in the valley.
 MT and Mrs. Myers will spend some time on the coast before returning to Tempe, where they will make their home
 Addresses Student Body
Arizona republican., 1919-12-30

bushel in store at terminal elevators at Fort William or Port Arthur. Another regulation increased the max imum wholesale price of government standard spring wheat flour from $10.90 per barrel to f$13.15 f. O. b. cars Montreal
 James Stewart, chairman of the board, stated today that in order that the consuming public may have ad- vantage of the supply of cheaper flour in the United States, permits will be issued for import of the American product.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-30
GAR DERAiLED- 3 KILLED

BEAUMONT. Texas, Dec. 2s-Three persons were killed and more than a hundred were injured late tonight when an interurban car from the city to Port Arthur turned over, according to a telephone message from Port Arthur. All available physicians and nurses here, have been summoned. Ambulances are being sent from Port Arthur. e-f.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-30

in Los Angeles for the theft of Liberty bonds valued at $142,000, was locked up tonight charged with having re- ceived $10000 worth of bonds the day after the robbery. Solomon Julofsky. another brother, was arrested yester- day.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-30
10 LAPS TO ENTER AIR DERBY

NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-Assurances of 10 Japanese entries into the aerial derby around the world with $100.000 in prizes was announced by the Aero club of America by the committee which is making a world tour of 5- countries to complete preliminarN nreparations.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-30
Week-End Guests

Miss Gertrude Jones, instructor of music in the Mesa schools. and Miss Anna Rushing, teacher of the commer- cial department of the Mesa high school. spent the weekend with Prof and Mrs R. J. Shirley. Miss Jones rendered two beautiful solos at the morning and evening services of the Methodist church Sunday.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-30
Death of Mrs. Ashley

Mrs. R. J. Ashley, who first came to Arizona thirty-six years ago. and is well known in Prescott as we'll as in this city. passed away in Tempe at 1920 o'clock a. m- December 29. at the age of eighty-four years. Hers was most copsecrated Christian life, and her loss Will be greatly mourneI by all who knew her.
 She is survived by q son. S. c. Asl.- ley. accountant for the state tax com mission in Phoenix. and daughter, Mrs. C. s. Whitsey of Los Angeles. Calif. The funeral will be held at 2: 30 0 clock this afternoon from the rest dencc of her son, 937 Normal avenue, TcnzYe.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-30
His New Granddauuhter.

Colonel Laird is now rejoicing over the arrival of a new granddaughter born in the home of Mir. and Mrs. Jesse Laird. in Los Angeles, .Calif, on De- cember 23.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-30
Mexican Ladv Dies

A Mexican lady by the name O, Patria Espinosa died last Saturday of tuberculosis. leaving to mourn her death her husband and two children Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from the Catholic church.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-30
FUNERAL OF MRS. [. ELLSWORTH TODAY

MESA, Dec. 30.zFuneral services for Mrs Caroline J. Ellsworth, who died at the family home in Mesa last Saturday. will be held at the First Ward chapel this afternoonNat 2 o'clock Interment will be in the Mesa cemetery. The services will be con- ducted by Bishop Isaac Dana
 Arrangements for the funeral have been delayed several days pending the arrival of Mrs. Ellsworths sister from her home Tn Utah. According to a telegram. received from the sister sne will arrive in Tempe on this morn tng's early train from Maricopa- Mrs Ellsworth was the wife of J. Franklin Ellsworth of Mesa and was prominent resident here.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-30
CANADIAN WHEAT
 PRICES ADVANCE

WINNIPEG. Dec. 2s-Effective to- day, the Canadian wheat board has ordered that the price of Manitoba wheat to mills in Canada be raised from $2.30 per bushel to $2.S0 per
Arizona republican., 1919-12-30

his preliminary hearing before Justice Newell yesterday. King was repre- scented by Dougherty & Dougherty, and as the result of his plea of not guilty yesterday his case was set for Monday, January 5.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-30
The Movie Bill

The Majestic this afternoon and evening will show The City of Com rades." starring Tom Moore. A Pathe News film will also be run there. Charles Ray will appear at the Or pheum in "The Sheriffs Son." A Ford Weekly is also included in the bill.