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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06
BERLIN FREES U. S. PROPERTY
Securities Of Americans 70 Be Re
turned at Once, Govern
rnent Announces.

Berlin. June 2j.-In making formal
announcement that all American prop
erty held by the German government
would Re released Immediately, the
foreign office said that much OF such
property already had been restored,
but thar certain credits and securities
were stiu held. This was because
Germany was unable 90 know whether
the United States would adopt the
same system Of accounting as that pro-
vided for In the Versailles treaty. the
announcement declared.
Consequently. it added. Germany in
returning American property was rum
ming the risk of having 90 make dou-
BILE payments, but nevertheless the
government he'd decided % turn over
am American property Immediately 90
snve the owners further trouble.
facilitate a resumption Of German
American trade and establish the iDr
volatility OF private property.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06
State Banks Under New schedule.

A new schedule Of examination fees
Tor state bank1 has been adopted by
the legislature. Banks Of capital less
than $4,000 viii have 10 pay So
q year. Banks Of capital Of more
than $4,000 viii pay an assessment
of SO a year. In addition TO these
charges banks are divided into classes
based on their total resources. Class
4 viii include banks 81 resources not
exceeding one million; class Ii. banks
not less than one million In resource
and not more than three; class Z,
not less than three million and not
more than five. and class ID, hanks
with resources OF five million and
over. Glass A banks viii pay an as
sesSment Of eight cents for each thou
sand: class II. seven cents for each
thousand; class e.. six cents for each
thousand. and class II, five cents for
each thousand. In addition 20 these
fees the banking department Is given
an appropriation OF $1,000 a year.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06
NINE. CURE OFF FOR FRANCE
Scientist and DiscoVerer Of Radium
Takes With Her Gift Of the
American Women.

New York, June 27.-Mme. Curie.
scientist and cOdiscOverer Of radium,
and her two daughters were on board
the Olympic. which will take them back
TO France. In a mahogany cask, lined
with lead and steel. was the gram or
radium which she received as a git
from the woihen Of America. Nine.
Curie has been the recipient Of hon
orary degrees from ten American uni
versities and colleges. bringing the to-
tai number Of such recognitions Of her
contributions II science 10 g. The
other degrees were received from Eu-
roncan INSTITUTIONS. The scientist
will ~ TO Paris for a rest, after which
she SAT-, she would continue her WORK
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06

Superior-Bishop Joseph NJ. Kou-
ielka of the Roman Catholic diocese
Of Superior. died here after a long i'll
ness. Bishop KOudelka was born in
Bohemia 50 years ago and came 60
America when 16. He was ordained 70
the priesthood Oct s, 1875 in 81.
Francis seminary. and was appointed
auxiliary bishop in Cleveland. Dec. &c.
1907. From there he came 10 Milwau-
kee 10 years ago. az the instance CT
the consistorial congregation at Rome.
when he was named TO assist Arch
bishop S. c. Messmer. Before beins
appointed bishop of the Superior
diocese Aug. 2. 1913. he was pastor of
SIS. Peter and Paul's Catholic church.
and auxiliary bishop OF Milwaukee.
The welfare Of the Slavic people was
Bishop Koudelka's chief interest. He
was also editor of several church pa.
pers at various times.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06
sunrsms court voIds Rsnt ~.

The rent law passed by a special
session az the legislature last year up
ou demand OF the then Gov. =. L.
PhuIru was held invalid upon unc0n-
Stitutioual grounds by the Wisconsin
supreme court. Justices J. J. Ninie
aud Walter Owen dlssented. Justice
Christian poerer took no part IN the
decision. The tribunal In its decision
announced that am opinion would ba
tpd later. The decision Of the court
win result in the closing 81 the rent
division 81 the railroad commission
The law was heiu invalid on the
ground that 90 is special legislation,
&c being 81 kind which under the
circumstances was deemed applicable
90 the people generally II was held
hy the court that no classification as
made by the legislature in applying
the law only 90 Milwaukee can be
made under the Wisconsin constitu-
ton. The original bin as recommend
ed hy Governor Philip makes the
measure apply 20 an the state. The
assembly amended 60 20 affect only
Milwaukee and the senate was forced
Co accept the amendment The SUI
preme court held such Limitation I'M
constitutional. The action was
brought brought before the tribunal
by the Milwaukee Sales and Invest
ment company.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06
MedIeaI PraetIee an KIIIsd.

The medical practice oIll is dead.
This bin was aimed at the chiropnc-
tors of the state and reconsideration
II the vote by which Il was killed
was refused. ~ 70 80. The chiroprac-
tors IL the state objected 10 this
measure because they claim that Il
provided FOR a medical board without
any representation OF their profession,
60 pass upon the qualifications OF
chirupractors.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06

Both houses Of the legislature are
marking time waiting for Governor
Blaine % settle on the big important
measures which are before him for
cor sideration. The defeat OF the Hirst
per cent uutmobile tax bill may
make Il necessary for the governor I"
recall the legislature for the purpose
~ proposing additional tax measures.
This. however. viii not be known for
a few days.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06
Police XIII Insane ouaek.

Atlantic City. n. J.. June, 27.-"Old
Doc" Murphy. a negro with a flowing
white beard. tolerated as a harmless
faith cure fraud. died shouting
"Hemelujah :" as bullets from the guns
of policemen spattered the walls OF
his Office. Murphy had gone insane
when a policeman started to arrest him
on a charge Of fraudulent prac-
flce.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06
Compensation Law Changes Pending

compensation Law Changes pending.
Many Important changes I'm the
workmen's compensation law OF the
state are now pending for considera-
ton before the Wisconsin legislature.
The assembly has passed the Sachtjen
bin Tor Increasing the amount OF com
pensation. This bin proposes 10 IN
crease the maximum weekly wage
basis from S3250 20 $50 per week.
The maximum compensation payable
would thereby Dee increased from
Sl4C3 to sioI0 "a week. The change
would increase the cost under CON-
pensnrion law hy 10 per cent. The
BIN has been passed by the assembly
but has not yet been acted upon by
fhe senate. The assembly killed the
Schafcr bin which makes Il COM
puI~0ry Tor an employer 10 maintain
"a reasonable panel OF physicians from
which an employee may select a doc
tor in case Of injury. The senate
passed n BIN changing the waiting Pc
riod Under the present law the wait
Iu- rerion is seven days but N the
injury extends beyond four weeks
compensation IS payable from the day
0f INJURY This BIN provides that. n
The disability extends beyond three
weeks compensation IS payable from
date ~ injury. Another bin pending
in the assembly proposes 10 eliminate
the waiting period entirely. II the
legislature should pass this bin. Wis
couSin would have the only compensa-
ton law ln the country with no wait
ing period. The insurance men esti-
mate thar the bin viii increase the
cost of compensation at least IL per
cent.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06

TIE biz work Of the Wisconsin leg
islatune has been completed The
things which remain are executive
problems. u j. expected that Cover
nor Blaine viii have all the bills In
fhe next ten days and viii be able 10
give final consideration by the end OF
another week.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06
800 PoIIee Rnl Q. q.

Senator Bucks bin requiring ap-
poiutment Of police women in cities Of
ne first. second and third class was
concurred In by the assembly. 60 TO Q.
The house also concurred in the bill
creating free high school district
On the town ~ Phelps and another bin
permitting Increase Of membership OF
councils In commission government OF
cities ~ the second and third class.
The BIN for the creation of municipal
courts IN the county OF Fond du Lac
outside 81 the city q Rpon was con-
CURED IL
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06

Birchwood-While seated in baby
carriage in the yard. Wayne Stuck, a
baby boy nine months old of Canton.
near here. was attacked by pig which
tipped over the carriage and ehewed
of the infants right foot before being
driven of. The pig also attacked a
calf before II was killed by its owner.
II is believed that the pig became over
heated which drove il mad. The baby
is now in a hospital where more of the
leg was amputated. The child viii re-
cover.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06
ALL AROUND
WISCONSIN
O0OCnL1OEl0I

Washington, ID. C.-Forty-four Wis
consin girls-more than from any
other state in the country-have just
been graduated at Walter Reed hos
pital here. They were part OF the
famous class OF 1918 consisting OF 4O4
war nurses. All OF them came here
when the war was at its height. When
returning transports after carrying
over fresh increments for Pershing's
army. were bringing back the terribly
wounded men from the battlehelds,
they remained at the famous Walter
Reed hospital and nursed these men
back TO health.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06

William A. ColSton is director OF
finance Of the interstate commerce
commission. Recently he expressed
the belief that we may eventually see
The abolition Of the income tax. excess
profits FAX and many others and the
inheritance tax Increased 10 100 per
cent. the hoard Of a wealthy man thus
reverting 10 the government, except In
the case Of a widow with crippled or
dependent children.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06
Calls Labor United.

After the close Of the convention
Air. GOmpers said:
"Neither the HearSts nor the GaryS
can chart our course or select our
leaders.
"Our movement Is united. II Is pre-
pared 20 be aggressive IN defense Of
the rights Of the toilers Il win not
be swerved from its course. II viii
be a sad day for the aspirations Of
the working people Of our land when
corrupt and intriguing interests can
either divide our movement. change
our course or destroy its leadership
The vote today has demonstrated TO
the world that we have not yet come
upon that day.
THE whole work Of the convention.
the resolutions and declarations
adopted. the policies indicated. mean
for the future a united. progressive.
militant movement, following upon
n progressive, fruitful and militant
past"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06

The hnuse during the past week re-
fused - rlceu>lder the vote by which
q kE'-i fhe Ssozrno hm far The es-
Enlistment 20 public utility districts
end empowering towns and cities %
buy street ear and luterurban lines
Tie assembly concurrei in the BIN
adding more territory 20 tire newly
created town " Hariiug .n lincoln
county 50 there would - a sufficient
number - qualified electors - trans
gct town affairs II cCucurcd Ca the
Nye hil Swing cities power q defer
the payment - taxes
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06

Green Bay-W. S. Newbury, district
agricultural officer of the federal board
OF vocational education has completed
arrangements with II. c. Gordon, who
has charge OF the local Office, TO place
a number of former service men on
Brown county farms to study bee rails
ing. This is a new departure under
the Jurisdiction Of the federal board.
but the work is of such an attractive
nature TO those who like an outdoor
life that the positions are being
snapped up readily. II is expected
mat 1T least % war veterans will
study this line Of employment
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06

Prairie du Sac-A big celebration
was held al Prairie du Sac in honor
OF the opening OF the new bridge
across the Wisconsin river, which was
recently completed 20 take the place
of the old toll bridge. Citizens of
Dane, Columbia and Sank counties
were present TO celebrate the event
Baraboo and Prairie du Sac bands
rendered musical selections and
speeches were made by Gov. Blaine
and Attorney William Ryan Of Mad
ison.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06

Green Bay-Although keeping a COW
Is no longer a popular pastime within
the city limits of Green Bay. census
reports just issued indicate that pigs
are kept by some FIVE times as many
families as ten years ago. Although
there are no sheep. the city boasts
eighteen mules.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06

Ia Crosse-The body Of Oscar Lud-
wig Grannum. member Of the Fifty
third infantry. who died in France.
was buried az Holmen, his home town.
with military honors. He died at
Recey, France, Feb. Is. 1919.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06

Chiefly as a result of the
state potato show. Barron county farm
ers have sold 10000 bushels OF certi-
fed seed potatoes. The raising Of GER
tilted seed potatoes IT, Barron county
will exceed that OF any other season
this year because Of the desire OF
farmers TO adopt the certified stock for
planting.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06

Sheboygan-The English Lutheran
churches of the United States, in sixth
biennial convention here. voted that
hereafter persons affiliated with any
lodge will not be accepted into men,
bership. The vote followed a stormy
session. Resolutions were adopted in
which churches were advised to make
"an immediate study of the anti-Chris-
tian character Of various lodges, so
that practice in dealing with the ques-
ton may conform as soon as possible
to the practice required by the word Of
God"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06

Green Bay-President Harding has
been invited by the Oneida Indians TO
attend celebration marking the Tooth
anniversary Of the coming of the tribe
TO Wisconsin, which viii be held here
Aug. 2-5. in connection with the Green
Bay historical pageant. Dennison
Wheelock. who is acting as the spokes-
man for the Indians, has forwarded an
invitation 10 the executive urging his
presence here during the festival
other members OF the cabinet and all
state officials have been asked TO come
here as guests of the Indians.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06

Appletc plans are being prepared
by the retail merchants division OF
Appleton Chamber of Commerce for "a
community building here which is TO
contain stock sales pavilion, comfort
and rest rooms. locker rooms, chill
dren's play room. an immense audi
toriuin and an enclosed area for pic
mics. Efforts now are being made TO
find a site, centrally located, which
viii provide adequate space for out
door farm sales and gatherings.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06

Oconto-Beniamin Frailing. aged -
years. proprietor of a cheese factory
az Surfing. in the western section Of
Oconto county. met almost instant
death when. ia attempting 70 repair
the boiler Of lis factory, the large
iron door. weighing several hundred
pounds. toppled over crushing his
chest He bled to death before a ply
stefan arrived.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06

Madison-This is honeymoon time
at the state capitol. More than i've
hundred visitors day registered in
the guide room during June and ac-
cording 10 the capitol guides no small
number have been couples on their
wedding trips. So far this year the
record of 1852 in one day last August
has not been broken. OF the 1852
that registered on that day there were
representatives of twenty-five states
and three foreign countries. The beau
ties Of Wisconsin's capitol makes il an
objective for the newly married OF this
and nearby states.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06

la Crosse-Preparations are being
made 10 open Is free camp sites for
automobile tourists in La Crosse coun-
u. Each site win be marked and have
water. benches and tables. All sites
viii be on main travelled highways, at
points selected for their scenic attrac-
tions.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06

Green Valley-His demand for $50
from Claude S. Gallagher, cashier of
the bank here. proved the Waterloo
for John Cronburg, is years old, who
says his home is in New HOlstein.
Cronburg walked into the bank and de
manded the money from the cashier.
Gallagher. the cashier, walked 10
where the wouldbe bandit was stand
ing, hit him. knocking him down and
taking away his gun.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06
Miners Split Their Vote.

Gompers had been placed In nomi-
nation by George w. Perkins. a Chi
cago cigarmaker, and Lewis by
William Green. secretary-treasurer Of
the United Mine Workers.
Most of the unicn delegates split
their votes that course being followed
by the miners and Lewis getting only
the solid delegation Of the machinists.
The election Of vice presidents re-
suited as follows: First, James Dun
can Of Quincy. Mass; second. Joseph
F. Valentine. Cincinnati, o.; third.
Frank Duffy Of the carpenters;
fourth. William Green Of the United
Mine Workers; fifth. w. ID. MahOn OF
the Street Railway Employees; sixth,
Thomas A. Rickers, Garment Work
ers: seventh. Jacob Fisher Of Indian
apolls; eighth, Matthew VOL of Chi
caCO.
Daniel J. Tobin Of Indianapolis
was reelected treasurer and Frank
Morrison Of Chicago was reelected
secretary.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06

Green Bay-The annual swarm OF
Green Bay flies" has descended upon
the city in such numbers il has been
found necessary TO turn OF the cur
rent On the city's new ornamental
lighting system early at night. The
flies. similar 10 "darning needles" are
peculiar TO this section. They come
from the bay and live only a few
hours. having no mouth and dying
from starvation.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06

Kenosha-Frank Lang. serving a
term of 20 years in the state prison.
following his conviction on charge
of murder in the second degree in con
nection with the Staying of Charles
Pacini has requested his attorneys TO
take action 10 recover S100, which he
alleges was taken by the local police
department. Police officers declare
every cent taken from the Lang home
was later turned over to Mrs. Lang.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06

Juneau-John Scion. %. one Of the
Oldest residents OF Dodge county. and
member Of the Wisconsin assembly
in 1872. died at his home here. He
leaves a widow and one son. Thomas
Scion, Superior.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06

Stevens Point-FOr the first time in
many years a woman has been placed
in the field as candidate for member
ship on the Stevens Point board Of
education. She is Mrs. F. n. Spindler,
vie OF Prof. Spindler. vice-president
of the state normal school here, and
represents the Third ward. She is the
only announced candidate and has re-
ceived the unanimous endorsement of
the women of her ward, its parent
teacher association and other wOmen's
organizations.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06

Eau Claire-Floyd Gier. Chetek,
pleaded guilty TO forging a check for
$3.50 and asked for a speedy trial.
Gier bought an auto and when his
check was presented 1t was learned he
had SO in the bank He manifested
great surprise and shortly after APP
peared with a check signed DR.. NJ. G..
Malcolm, who lives in Chetek. When
verifcation was insisted upon, the
forgery was disclosed.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06

Madison-Kenosha and Superior are
the only two cities in Wisconsin where
milk is more than 10 cents a quart,
according TO the division of markets
report. Wausau maintains a price OF
s cents a quart. the lowest in the state.
The May average price paid for milk
reported for May and June was S210
a hundred pounds, while the June
average was S1.94. The June average
price to the consumer is 10 cents a
quart.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06
Lewis Accepts defeat.

Lewis was applauded when he re
piled:
Il accept the verdict Of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor without the
slightest tinge of enmity I'm my mind.
81 am a good deal like the young
man who told his mother he had been
called TO preach. The old mother
asked him If he was not sure IL was
not some other noise he had heard.
Il had had the dream Of becoming
president Of this great organization,
an aspiration which any member Of
the organization is entitled 10. And
/ want 10 say here that l have used
no dishonOrable methods In my efforts
to realize my aspiration. 1 respect
the opinion Of those who opposed me
and I tender my sincerest thanks to
those persons who supported me-"
Lewis denied that he had been the
candidate of Hearst.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06

Observation-Disclosures Newman. BrOd-
head. was named chief of police OF
JanesviIle. TO succeed Thomas Morris
sey. resigned. Morr-ssey was former
" a ball player with Detroit, Washing
ton and other big league clubs. New
man was once center fielder for the
Sew York National league team.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06
Glad Labor still Rules.

The labor leader said. however, he
was glad Hearst cannot control the
American Federation Of Labor.
Il will speak out for the demands
that labor makes for its services,
without which society would come 10
a standstil," Gompers added.
Il viii not speak in a minor key,
no matter IL 1t he 10 presidents, cabi-
net officers, senators or even 10 daily
newspapers. l win try To speak. and.
come what may. l will take the con-
sequences. l prefer the characteristic
of holiness to any other.
81 will now do what / felt like do
ing rather than speaking; / will call
this convention 10 order"
This is the first time that Gompers
has been seriously opposed since 1894,
when he was defeated by John Nc
Bride. a mine worker, M a convention
I'm this city. hut he was returned 10
Office the following year.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06

Superior-A trunk containing $4,000
worth OF silverware. wOmen's apparel.
and linen, was stolen from the bottom
Of a pile in "A storage house here. The
trunk belonged to Miss Beatrice Ken
nedy. former city nurse. Miss Kennedy
had been accommodating the articles in
the trunk for a number Of years.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-07-06

Superior-Mrs. Stanley Karrowicki
battled four policemen for the evi-
dence when the squad arrested her
husband on a charge OF possession Of
moonshine. She broke one gallon
glass container. but the officers saved
the remainder Of the evidence by team
work.