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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06
Idle Soldiers in Europe
Require Entertainment and
Diversion More Than Ever

The close of the war does not mean
that the need for theatrical entertain
ers to entertain American troops in
France has ended or even diminished.
On the contrary, it is greater than
ever 1t is obvious that many Ameri
can soldiers will remain in Europe for
a long time. With idle time on their
hands, lacking the excitement and ex-
altation of battle, they must have
clean, wholesome entertainment.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06
Cause for Reflection.

Friend-What are you so glum
about?
Mr.. Oldfellow (who has just mar
ried q young wife)-I didn't quite like
my brides behavior at the banquet
last night.
Friend-I didn't notice anything un-
usual.
AIr. Oldfellew-Well, she drank
heartily to the toast that my fortune
would never grow less, but she passed
up entirely the toast to my health
Town Topics.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06

he succeeds. President Baker now adj
mits that the reason that he let Moran
out was that the latter did not main
tain proper discipline among the play
ers. He also complains that Moran
did not reside in Philadelphia in the
winter time and even lived outside the
city during the summer months.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06

the United States Golf association de.
clared him ineligible to compete as an
amateur.
Now, however, with peace in the
land and his amateur status no longer
questioned, he has the fever again. He
is eager to cut loose and looks forward
to playing in the big events Of 1919,
more especially the national open and
amateur, If they are held.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06
ilIIIIIIIIIIIlIlIIlilIIIIIlIlIiiliIiIIIIIiiI
SOME POSTSCRlPTS

A novelty for golfers is a score
card that can be strapped to
wrist.
Casein is obtained from milk
by electrolysis with method or
French invention.
The air in a new automobile
muller is kept in motion by fans
belted to the drive shaft.
Natural gas has been discov-
cred in Holland in sufficient
quantity to supply a small COM
mune.
A pump has been invented in
Europe in which explosions of
mixture of gas and air operate
directly against the water with
out the employment of piston.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06
The Thorny Path of Love.

Gert-Mayme complains that her
poets love is like red, red rose.
Myrt-Gee, that's funny; amt it
true and all that sort of thing?
Gert-Oh, yes, but the trouble is it
makes him stick around.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06
G 3R82RRRs ~!
Husbands Description.

Bacon-I understand his wife has a
position now?
Egbert-Yes. She's working at
ribbon counter in department store.
Bacon-And does he call her his bet
ter half?
Egbert-No. his counterpart.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06

Lieut.. John L. McKeown, high hur
der at the University of Illinois in
1915. who won all Western honors. has
had a leg amputated. Injuries sus-
tanned in an airplane fall cost him
limb.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06
comniete Action.

Papa--Bobby, if you had little
more spunk you would stand better in
your class. Now, do you know what
spunk is?
Bobby-Yes, sir. It's the past par
ticipie of spank.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06
Soccer Follows FLAG. Too.

Baseball follows the flag, but it isn't
the only game that does. An Uncle
Sam" soccer team, made up of Ameri
can soldiers, beat team of Czecho
Slovak soldiers in Sihevia, 3 goals
to 2.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06
shaw Is Versatile.

Charley Shaw, Columbia university
intercollegiate half-mile champion and
star halfback, promises to develop into
a basketball STAR too.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06
cuticura soothes ltchina scaIp

Cuticura Soothes itching scalp
On retiring gently rub spots Of dan
druff and itching with Cuticura Oint'
ment. Next morning shampoo with
Cuticura Soap and hot water. Make
them your everyday toilet preparations
and have a clear skin and soft, white
handS.=AdV.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06
uera,e thrift in Athletics.

williams college went through the
1917 and 1918 athletic seasons without
drawing on it's reserve fund. The New
Englanders made sports pay.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06
Made It Too stronu.

Certainly, I'd do anything or say
anything to make you happy"
There, now, shall never be able
to believe anything you tell me. Oh,
why-whey did ! ever marry a liar?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06
The Paramount Interest.

Hunter tells me he's going to mar.
nv an heiress. / asked what her age
was, and he couldn't say
my boy, it isn't her age Hunter is
interested in; it's her heritage"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06
Maxine Him Feel Better.

There's a man outside who says
he's your tailor and wants to see you
about BILL"
"Tell him I've gone to attend the
funeral of a rich relative from whom
I expect to inherit a great deal Of
money"
slave you lost relative, sir?"
"No; but that fellow has been here
SO many thimes feel I ought to say
something that will make him feel bet
ter"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06
ominous Activity.

Sweetest Girl-My father says there
is a movement on foot
Alarmed Young Man-Oh, then ha,
better go!
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06
pIan Bic service Game.

The Navy will hold next November
% as an open date ION its football
schedule in the hope Of filling it with
West Point.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06
What Happened.

Out West a would-be highwayman
'held up a profiteer. The highway
man lost his overcoat. boots and So.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06
important Consideration.

"Would you say
that she is good
looking?"
"That depends"
"On what?"
"On whether /
was speaking of
her face or to her
face"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06

Why Managers Get Gray.
Miller Higgins will take 26 pitch
ers South with the Yankee OUTFIT.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06
Rin squad at Great Lakes.

More than forty candidates are out
for the Great Lakes naval training
station basketball team.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06
lust q Piece of Advice.

IT have so much on my hands at
present that / don't know what to do"
"Why not try some soap and wa
ter?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06
This PIeases Harvard.

Lieut.. Robert H. Gross, hockey
md baseball star, has returned to Har-
ward.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06
Had Reason.

"What made the witness so mad on
the standY II guess it was the cross
examination"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06
Sure Enough.

Il don't see no
great use in poet
ry."
"It has its uses.
When you see a
word or a name in
rhyme you know
how it's pro-
nounced."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06
Generous.

Squibbs-I presume you always give
your wife the last word.
Squabbs-Well, yes; that is the last
one that is spoken aloud.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-26
ALLIED FORCES ARE DRIVING B0LSHEVIKI AL0NCDNEISTER
 LEAVE DEAD AND WOUNDED

with the French and Ranans have advanced north of Odessa and pursuing the Bolshev along the Dneiser river to Omad fortified town and TraspoE fifty three miles from Odessa. The rereatng Bolshevk have abandoned many of their dead and wounded, together and munitions
 Bol.hevik Oatraas,e;ess tas,;s oslsfks BsilIs
 PARIS, Feb. 26 by Associated Press The German lega on at Lbau reports that the Boshevk have captured the island of Oess and have assassnated three members of the German legation there
 Baltic Cities Rescued from Bolshevilki
 COPENHAGEN, Feb. 26 (by Associated Press).-The ports of Lbau and Windau in Couand the Baltc which the Bolsheviki took in January, have been recapured
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-26
.DEM0CRATSARE ORGANIZING TO
 GIVE BATTLE


 WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (by Asso- ciated Press). Homer s. Cummings today was elected chairman of the na- tional Democratic committee to sue ceed Vance Mccormick, lately re- signed. Two vice chairman were named from Western states-J. Bruce Kramer of Butte, Mont, and Samuel B. Amidon of Wichita, Kan. The other officers elected were as follows:
 B. G. Hoffman, Fort Wayne, Ind, secretary; w. R. Hollister, Jefferson City, Mo-, executive secretary; w. D. Jamieson of Shenandoah Iowa. direc- tor of finance; Mrs. George Bass, Chi cago, chairman of the national wom- ans bureau.
 Mrs. Bass is the first woman who ever participated in the proceedings of the committee. She was present as the holder of a proxy.
 The committee voted for complete reorganization and determined upon an aggressive campaign in 1920.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-26
CHINADEPORTS
 ALL GERMANS
 FR0MC0lNIRY

: PARIS, Feb. 26 (by Associated Press) ).-The German armistice com missioners at Spa have protested against the deportation of Germans from China, which country sent two shiploads of Teutons to Austria dur ing January, and is preparing to send others direct to the central powers.
 China to Deport All Germans
 LONDON, Feb. 26 (by Associated Press) Reuters Agency is informed that four ships have been chartered for a voyage from China to Europe, bringing all the Germans now in China except few missionaries.
 Twenty five hundred Germans are involved in the deportations.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-26
SHIP WORKERS
 VOTING TODAY
 TOEND STRIKE

SEATTLE, Feb. 26 (by Associated Press) The forty thousand striking shipyard workers today are taking a referendum vote on proposition to end the strikes at Seattle, Tacoma, Aberdeen and Anacortes if assurances are given that a conference to adjust wage demands, scheduled to be held at Washington not later than March 1T. will be transferred to the Pacific coast.
 Butchers Return to Work
 CHICAGO, Feb. 26 (by Associated Press) The strike of the employees of the slaughter houses ended today, the men being satisfied with the meas ures taken to remedy the conditions complained of.
 Emutish Miners Threaten to Strike
 LONDON. Feb. 26 (by Associated Prese). Strong forces are working to secure . postponeInent of the threat ened strike Of miners, in order to en- ahie the government commissioners to complete their inquiry.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-26
WILL REGRET
 LOSING HIM,
 SAYSKAISER

LONDON, Feb. 26 (by Associated Press).-The Daily Mails Copenha- gen correspondent quotes the former dorff Rentzau, the German foreign minister, that Germany soon will re- pent of having overthrown the mon archy.
 The correspondent further says that the kaiser said there still were good patriots in Germany who would not allow her. to become bankrupt"
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-26
VICTORY LOAN
 BILL PASSES THE SENATE

WASHINGTON. Feb. 26 (by Asso- ciated Press) The senate committee on naval affairs has favorahly report 'a1 tKs nousss sbill propristinA 1tsa.. 000,00o for naval purpoaes
 The Republican members of the committee reserved the right to op- pose the provision empowering the President to suspend the naval pro- gram at his discretion.
 "victory" Loan
 The house today passed the "Vic- tory" loan bill -...
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-26
WILLPR0VIDE J0BSFORB BOYS
 COMING HOME

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (by Asso- ciated Press) The senate committee on public la1ds h3s reported favorlbly tho bill apri riopriat atinE $101, ,eo6, ,000 t0, make ieciAnfed public lands availaai to settlement by discharged soldiSrs and sailors. A similar bill has bSen reported to the house.
 Secretary of the Interior Lane de- clares that under the provisions of this measure jobs can be assured for a hundred thousand persons within sixty days.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-26
MAILS ARE AGAIN BEING
 DISPATCHED FROM NOME

By private advices 1t was learned that the quarantine at Nome was raised last Wednesday, the public be- ing allowed to como and go at will. This would indicate that the epidemic of influenza has passed in that section.
 The mails, which were held up on account of the wide area covered by the influenza, are once more on the move. Tons have been stored on the lower Yukon awaiting the lifting of the quarantine that 1t may be taken into Nome.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-26
TWO OFFICERS KILLED WHILE QUELLINCRI07

RAILWAY, N. J., Feb. 26 (by Asso- ciated Press) .-Patrolmen James Lynch and Jacob Krause were shot dead today while attempting to arrest number of men engaged in street fight.
 One man was arrested after being forced to abandon a house which he had barricaded, and he confessed to firing the fatal shots.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-26
GERMAN WANTS USE
 OF SECURITIES FOR FOOD

BERLIN, Feb. 26 (by Associated Press). German government soon will ask all holders of foreign securities to turn them in for use in paying for food importations, says the Neue Berlin Zeitung.
 The Government, it is said, will buy the securities on the basis of current quotations.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-26
OUTBREAK IN UNIONRESULTS
 IN SHOOTINCS

CHICAGO, Feb. 26 (by Associated Press) Two men were shot and ia tally wounded and one slightly wounded during an outbreak of in- surgency at a meeting of the Plumb CTS Union in this city last night.
 The police are holding all the other members of the union who attended the meeting pending an investigation.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-26

Alto Lubbe. pioneer hay and grain merchant of Mccarthy, died yester- day after . long illness. Hts ron, Charlie Lubbs, recently dischAraed from the army, will leave Cordova tor Mccarthy tomorrow to attend tns funeral.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-26
ALASKASALMON CASES ARE SET
 FOR HEARING

SEATTLE, Feb. 26 (by Associated Press) Federal Judge Neterer has, set May as the date for hearing the case of the federal government against 2,400 cases of Alaska salmon, worth $21O,000, which have been declared by the authorities to be unfit for food.
 Six separate cases of seizures are involved.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-26
BRITISH PRISONERS
 BELIEVED TO BE DEAD

LONDON. Feb. 3s (by Associated Press) Captain Guest of the British army. addressing the house of com mons today. said three thousand Brit ish troops were unaccqunted TOT among the war prisoners. It is nos expected that many of them remain alive.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-26
Bolsheviki Are Sending Funds
 to1Hungarians

BASEL, Feb. 26 (by Associ- ated Press) .-Seventy-six con- munists have been arrested on charges Of rebellion aganist the Hungafian republic at Buda- pest.
 During their examination by the authorities they admitted that money to establish an anti-rewblican government had come from Russia, and that the expenses of the movement dur ing the past month, reaching three hundred thousand crowns, had been furnished by the Bolshevist leaders in Russia.
 It is likely that more ar rests will follow, as there is a growing sentiment against the radicals throughout the Hun garian republic.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-26
LAPS ARE RESTED IN
 BATTLE WITH.BOLSHEVlKI

vLADIvOSTOK. Feb. 26 (by Asso- ciated Press) The Japanese lost two officers and eighteen men killed and twenty wounded in an engagement with Bolsheviki east of Blagoviesst- chensk. the capital of the province of Amur, The Bolsheviki force was esti- mated at three thousand.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-26
WILL PRAY FOR RECOVERY
 OF GOVERNOR LISTER

SPOKANE. Feb. 26 (by Associated Press) The Ministerial Association of Spokane announces the holding of prayer services on Sunday, March 2, for the recovery of Governor Lister. who b i'll in the state hospital at Steilacoom.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-26
SUSPECTED ANARCHISTS
 RELEASED BY COURT

NEW YORK, Feb. 26 (by Associated Press). Seven of the fourteen Span iards who were arrested last Sunday on suspicion of their connection with a national terrorist plot have been re- leased on habeas corpus proceedings.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-26
BAN ON IMPORTED MEATS
 LIFTED IN ENGLAND

LONDON, Feb. 26 (by Associated Press) The food controller today an nOunced that government control of prices and distribution of imported bacon, hams and lard would be sus- pended beginning with March 31.
 Control of domestic products would still be maintained, said the controller.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-26
Would-Be Slayer ofClenenceau
 Is Questioned

} PARIS, Feb. 26.-Cottin, the } anarchist who attempted to as- } sassinate Premier Clemenceau few days ago, was placed on the grill yesterday in an at } tempt to learn whether he had confederates.
 } Cottin told his inquisitOrs
 that he was solely responsible
 } for his act, and that he acted , under no influence other than
 his own. } The prisoner accused Clem- } enceau of showing tacit oppo-
 sition to anarchists. He said } he first became an anarchist } through the influence of Span-
 iard whom he met at Lyons.
 He declared that he had spent } considerable money for anar- } chistic literature.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-26
PENNsYLvANiA 10 IN LINE
 ON PROHIBITION QuEsrloN

HARRISBURG. Penn. Feb. 26 (by Associated Press) The legislature to- day ratihed the federal prohibition amendment, making the fofty-hfth state that has taken this action.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-26
MANNHEIM IN ESTATE OF REVOLT AND SOVIET GOVERNMENT WILL
 ABOLISH RULE BY MILITARY

COPENHAGEN, Feb 26 (by Associated Press. "A fresh revolt broke out Mannheim yesterday The reports that the Sparacdes have occupied the posoce The major y Independent Socialists have agreed proca- nation of Soviet and abolish martial law communists have consented the public buildings and surrender their the promise of immunity.
 Trouble in Outlying Districts Also
 BERLIN, Feb. 26 (by Associated Press)-A Mannheim dispatch reports that the peasants revolt rcts in Baden the result of friction between wormens councils and the peasants
 Attempt to Overthrow Saxon Government
 The Spartacides radical Socialists have launched movement to overthrow the government of Saxony where diet has been assembled general strike has been pro- claimed and the railway connecting with Halle pn- cpal junction points, has been broken Pauen dustria centers have been seized
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-26

Nels McCrcary has entered into an srranrement with Joseph Ibach where .hy he will take charge of the latter's fcx farm on Wooded island.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-26
FRENCH SENATE SHOWS
 CONFIDENCE IN PREMIER

PARIS, Feb. 26 (by Associated Press).- 1.-The senate yesterday adopt ed vote of confidence in the Clem- enceau government.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-26
CZECH0-SL0VAKSEVACUATINC
 MINING DISTRICTS IN DISPUTE
 AND0FFER T0FIX NEUTRAL ZONE

WARSAW, Feb 26 (by Associated Press)-Under the auspices of the allied mission Poand the Czechoovak troops evacuatng the Teschen mining districts which dispute between Poland and Czecho ovaka The Czecho Sovak commander in Sesa has offered to fix neutral to prevent possible clashes between the nations.
 Supreme Council to Urge Payment
 PARIS, Feb. 26 (by Associated Press).-The supreme council of the has decided to ask the at Vienna pay the interest coupons the Ausroungaran debt, falling due March l.
 Friction Develops in Siberia
 VLADIVOSTOK, Feb. 26 (by Associated Press).-The work of the economic commission here appears to have been nued by the British action giving exclusive trade rights to Siberian supply companies the privilege also covering goods purchased in the British domnons The British and Canadian trade commissioners have protested
 For South African Republic
 CAPETOWN, Feb 26 (by Associated Press).-The Ma tonast members of parliament have accepted the offer of warshp convey depuaton to England and Pars where they will present arguments in favor of establishing South African republic
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-26
FISH QUOTATIONS

KETCHIKAN, Feb. 6.--Yesterday's Ash prices were: Hanbut, 13c: sable- hsh. 4c; red rock. 1c.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-26
STRIKE SITUATION IS
 SERIOUS AT BARCELONA

MADRID, Feb, 26 (by Associated Press) Reports from Barcelona show that the strike situation is becoming aggravated.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-26
ALASKA MINING STOCKS

NEW YORK, Feb. 2s.-Alaska Gold, 34; Alaska Juneau. K.
The Washington times., 1919-01-26

third round with a wallob to the jaw.
following a ponderous slam TO the
stomach.
That Dempsey is game seems with
out argument. Battling Carl Morris
at Buffalo the referee wanted to give
him the bout on a foul, following a
low blow. But Dempsey refused to
take the decision. recovered from the
foul punch and then battered Morris
into a pulp. his seconds tossing up
the towel
Dempsey stands ; feet Ila4 inches.
and has worked up his weight now TO
about 1875 pounds. Facing willard
he will be about fifty pounds lighter
than the champion, but the difference
would be even greater were Carpen-
tier chosen for the contest. His best
weight is about l75 pounds. though
now lie may scale 1870 pounds.
Mere Size Isn't All.
Mere size isn't everything IN the
ring. as history has shown many
times. Jack DILLON had no trouble
in beating the bigger Frank Moran
all around the ring at New York.
Bob Fitzsimmons slammed Peter
Maher. Ed Dunkhorst. Jim Csrbett
Gus Rubin. and Tom Sha key.
though all outweighed him.
When Joe Walcott. the "BsrSa1oes
Demon" was active. he weighed
around - pounds. yet he never fegr-
ed hcavyweights. He drove in. weak
ened them with body blows and ri.
nally brought them down to his I,yeI.
Between heavyWeights, poLndaya
does not loom as important as it does
in the lighter classes Five noupIs
difference between lightweights might
change results. or even two rornds
between bantams. II Dempsoy ccn
sho" the same fighting spirit against
willard that he has against uncroun-
ed opponents, he should overcome all
inc disparity between their heights.
weights. and reach. and becor,a tbe
new worlds champion next JuIy NO
viding he is given the chance
The Washington times., 1919-01-26
ABEL KIVIAT COMES BACK
FROM SERVICE IN FRANCE

NEW YORK, Jan. 26-Abel Kiviat,
one OF New EQrk's best track athletes,
is home after serving in France with
the Fifty ninth Coast Artillery, the old
Thirteenth, of Brooklyn. He saw active
fighting on the Verdun front and in the
Argonne Forest
Kriat holds the l.Jo1 meter Olympic
record Of 355 $40, and the American
record for the same distance and in the
same time. He finished second to
Arnold jackson. the Englishman. in the
l.5OO meter run at the Olympic games in
Stockholm in 1912. The former Irish
American A. c. star won the national
mile championship in 1911, 1912. and 1914.
The Washington times., 1919-01-26
TABERSKI AND LAYTON IN
BIG MATCH At SHERMAE'S

match game in pocket billiards
OF 800 points ih four blocks of 100
PORTS each, will be played at Sher-
mans afternoons and evenings, Jan
uary 80 and 81. by Prank Taberski
anu John Layton. The games will be
staged in a specially built arena,
where spectators will be able to wit
ness them. George Lewis, manager AZ
Sherman's, has made ample provision
to accommodate all who may desire
to attend.
Frank Tabersli is champion pocket
billiard player of the world. and John
Layton is former champion. TaberslSl
won the Brunswick Emblem from
Layton in q closely contested match at
Solids, Mo, Layton's home town.
about a year ago. He has defended
IL for the required time from all
and came into permanent
possession OF the trophy January
" defeating Ralph Greenleaf a second
time IN Milwaukee. he is in the class
with Hoppe ana KieISefer, OF baIkIine
and three e-cUshion fame. He can now
reject challenges or play them on his
own terms and at his leisure.