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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1922-03-03
FLEE HOMES IN
FLOOD At DIXON
Rock River Ice Gorge Threatens
Many Bridges.
FORTY FAMILIES IN FLIGHT
Gas, Light Plants and Hotels menaced
as Stream overfIows for Distance
of Eighteen Miies-Railroads
in Danger.

Dixon, ILL.,, March 2.-Forty fami-
lies have been driven from their
homes, the city lighting plant is out
of commission and a continued rise OF
the Rock river will sweep OCT rail-
road bridges and communication iines'
according to reports.
The river has risen four and a half
feet since Tuesday and ice is damned
solidly In the stream from Sterling, IL
miles down from Dixon, to the very
center of the town.
Breaking of the ice gorge at Rock
ford and Oregon two days ago led to
the Dixon flood, according to en-
gineers. who have been working with
dynamite for 80 hours in an effort to
close the channel and run off the back
wash from the gorge.
Water Backed Into Dixon.
The Rockford and Oregon ice during
the two days of rain that followed last
weeks cold spell, came downstream
wlthou. hindr9nce until it reached the
soIid ice at the government dam at
Sterling. There 1t halted and as more
Ice came down, gorged until the river
was packed solidly. Then the under
crust water began to back up on Dixon.
Spongy places in the 20-mile gorge
have made 1t impossible to use dyna-
mite effectively except in spots. En-
gineers have been working steadily to
relieve the situation, but admit that UNI
less a period of warm weather helps
them In breaking the jams the sltua-
ton at Dixon and other up-river towns
may be serious in the next AZ hours.
The Dixon Inn, 70-room hotel, has
its own lighting plant, but is without
illumination because the water has
backed up to the second floor. The
Northern Utility plant at the bridge is
out of commission, though the gas
plant is still I'm operation.
Rail Bridge in Peril.
The wagon bridge is a foot and
half above the high water. The nH-
nois Central bridge is afush and the
Northwestern railroad bridge, below
the town. is In danger, according to
the reports.
Some of the Ire cakes are 1S inches
thick, and the water gauge reads high
err than at any time since the June
flood SO years ago
So far residences on higher ground
have offered refuge for the 30 or 40
families driven from their homes Con-
tinued rising of the water may drive
even these families into the open 1t is
said, and relief work will be neces-
sary.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1922-03-03
MANY STRIKES IN GERMANY
Month of March Begins to Justify the
Name of the Crazy
Month.

Berlin, March. 1.-THE month of
March is already beginning to justify
the fears of the government that it
would bring trouble. March which
ever since the revolution has been
known as the ''crazy month" opened
with a new wave of strikes sweeping
the country.
The metal workers are striking In
Bavaria, while the brick layers and
building trades workers went out In
central and west Germany. The book
binders and the transport workers
started strikes in SaXony and the
miners in middle Germany are out.
In government quarters it is said
that strong radical efforts are being
made to unite the various movements
into a general strike as a protest
against the high cost of living.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1922-03-03
WIDOW OF w. F. Villas DIGS
$4,000 Estate of Former Demo-
cratic Leader Gees to Univer-
sity of Wisconsin.

Madison, Wis, March Mrs. VIII
liam r. Villas, widow of the former
Postmaster general, Col. w. f. Villas,
died here following a lingering ill.,
ness. Her husband was national
Democratic leader for years.
With the death Of Mrs. Villas, the
large estate of her husband amounting
to nearly 100000 may be rendered
by the trustees to the University of
Wisconsin as trust fund, it was
learned here.
The will of former Senator Villas
provided that the bulk of his estate
should be placed in a trust fund for
the university after the death of his
wife, should the trustees so decide,
and the university accept the condi-
tons of the offer.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1922-03-03
CASH BONUS OPPOSED
REPUBLICANS OF COMMITTEE
AGAINST MONEY FEATURE.
Body Begins Drafting New Bill That
Will Not Entail Any Large Drafts
on Treasury.

Washington, March illumination
of the cash feature of the soldiers
bonus virtually was agreed upon by
Republican members Of the house
ways and means committee.
Chairman Fordney announced that
a special subcommittee of six had been
named by unanimous agreement to
work out some plan that would not
entail any large drafts on the federal
treasury within the next two years. !"
Such a plan would make unnecessary
any immediate bonus financing, and
would remove the cause of the con-
troversy in the house over the bilt
The special subcommittee will meet
at once and Mr.. Fordney said it was
the belief that measure could be
made ready certainly within two or
three days. He added that 1t was pos
slble that details of the bill could be
worked out at the first session.
Mr.. Fordney heads the subcommit-
tee and the other members are Repre-
sentatives Green of Iowa, Longworth
of Ohio, Hawley of New York. Tread
way of Massachusetts and Copely of
Illinois.
Before deciding TO appoint the sub
committee, the majority members
aPain canvassed the whole situation.
The compromise finally reached was
said TO have been ly unanimous con-
sent.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1922-03-03
SENATE RATIFlES YAP PACT
All Reservations and Amendments
Rejected by Upper House
of Congress.

Washington, March THE zap
treaty was ratified without reserva-
lions or amendments by the senate.
The vote for ratification was 81
TO -.
Senator Lodge, Republican leader.
Immediately after action on the zap
treaty, called up the four-power Pa
cific pact.
Senators France, Maryland; John
son, California, and Ladd, North Da-
kota, cast the only Republican votes
for the reservation, and Senators TN
derwood Williams (AIiss), Pomerene
(O), Dial Is CO, Ransdell (La) and
BrouSsard Ua) were the Democrats
voting against 1t.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1922-03-03

A young man who practiced medicine
In Pennsylvania became famous and
was called in consultation in many
towns and cities because OF his sue.
cess in the treatment of disease. This
was DR.. Pierce, who finally made up
his mind TO place some of his medi.
cines before the public. and moving to
Buffalo, n. Y, put up what he called
his "Favorite Prescription" and placed
1t with the druggists In every state.
DIR. Pierce'S Favorite Prescription has
long been recognized as a tonic for dis.
eases peculiar to womankind. After suf.
fering pain. feeling nervous. dizzy, weak
and dragged-down by weaknesses OF
her seX--a woman is quickly restored
TO health by its use. Thousands OF
women testify that DR. Pierce's Favor.
tie Prescription has entirely eradicated
their distressing ailments.
More recently that wonderful dlscov,
cry of DR.. Pierce's, called An-urlc (for
kidneys and backache), has been sue.
cessfully used by many thousands who
write DIR. Pierce of the benefits re.
ceived-that their backache, rheuma.
tism, and other symptoms of uric acid
deposits in joints or muscles have beer
completely Conquered by its use.
Send Toe 10 Or. Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y.
for trial pkg. of any Of his remedies
or write for free medical advice.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1922-03-03
URGE STRIKE AGAINST WARS
German Socialists Would Disarm All
Nations and Void All War
Debts.

Frankfort-on-Main. March 2.-The
international socialist conference has
adopted a resolution in favor of a
general strike In opposition to every
war, and urging the cancellation of
war debts. general disarmament and
the establishment Of reconstruction
institute" by all interested nations.
'On the eve of the Genoa confer
ence," says the resolution, 1--WE desire
to insist that the question of Ger
many's ability to meet her obligations
is inseparabe from world economic
problems. particularly of Russia, and
that, therefore, discussion of 1t at
Genoa is Indispensable"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1922-03-03
cHITA GIVES WAY TO TOKYO
Japan Reports Agreement on Dis
mantIins of ViadiVostok Forts
and Other Proposals.

Tokyo, March 2.-The Far Eastern
Republic is reported TO have acceded
to Japan's demands for the disman-
fling of the vladivostok fortifications
and to Japan's other proposals, with
the exception of that regarding in
demnity for the Nikolaevsk massacre.
There seems to be prospect of an
early and satisfactory conclusion of
the conference between representa-
tives Of the two governments.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1922-03-03
NEW WAGE PACT FOR 10000
Nova Scotia Miners and steel Corpora.
ton Reach Agreement--Term
Not Announced.

Montreal. March Agreement in
regard to new wage contract for 49,
600 Nova Scotia miners was reached
here by representatives of the. British
Empire Steel corporation, owning the
mines, and the United Mine Workers
of America. The terms of the agree
ment Will not be published until It
has been ratified by the union member
ship affected.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1922-03-03
WAR TOWN BRINGS S1,572,5o7
Government Sells Union Gardens in
Delaware, Built by the Shipping
Board.

Wilmington, Del, March 2.-Union
Gardens, war village of SOC build.
ings, erected by the United States
shipping board, brought a total of
81, 5T2, 507 at auction.
A flat bid OF $1,000,000 for the
property from a New Brunswick IN.
J) syndicate was rejected.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1922-03-03
SIZE, COO FIRE AT HOLLYWOOD
Explosion Of Oil Stove Causes HEAVY
Loss to Three Business
establishments.

Los Angeles. March 2.--Fire thought
10 have originated from the explosion
Of an oil stove practically destroyed
three business establishments In the
Hollywood district here, entailing a
loss estimated at $4,000.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1922-03-03
FIRST AMERICAN
CORN IN RUSSIA
U. S. Grain Bought With Congress
SionaI Appropriation Arrives.
IN ACTUAL STARVATION BELT
First TrainIoad Reaches Tsaritsyn, in
the saratov ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Other Trains Are En- Route to
Hunger Points.

Moscow, March 2.-The first of the
Corn bought with the American con-
gressional appropriation of $4,000
900 reached the actual starvation belt
when trainload arrived at Tsaritsyn,
in the Saratov region, February %, ae-
cording to advices to American relief
administration headquarters here.
Twenty-Five trains from Novoros-
sysk, in the Black sea, are now NOV
ing to the various hunger points. Six
ships have arrived at Novorossysk and
two at Odessa since February 6. and
the unloading is proceeding satisfac-
tOrily. The steamship Eastern Ocean,
loaded with seed grain, grounded near
N0vorossysk, but the cargo was light
cred.
Ice in Canal Causes Delay.
The movement from the Baltic ports
of corn and of rations for the starving
children is being considerably held up
by the ice in the Kiel canal, which
prevents the movement of ships.
The Russian soviet government has
abandoned its monopoly OF the salt in
dustry. Salt has heretofore been con-
sidered one of the most important key
commodities Of the country.
The newspaper Pravda, in lead
ing editorial strikes a new note by
advocating abandonment of state trad
ing.
Hits State Trading.
THE time has shown that the idea
of getting state trade into the hands
of the government is a dead one" it
says. 1.-THE time has come to give up
the idea of concentrating the entire
state trade in one hand. The govern
ment should try to control only two or
three of the chief products"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1922-03-03
EARTHQUAKE CAUSES A PANIC
Shock in Argentina Sends Natives Of
Villages Scurrying - No
Serious Damage.

BueAos Aires, March "a strong
earth shock occurred in the western
part of the province of Mendoza. The
population of several villages became
panic-stricken, but no casualties oc-
Cured and no serious damage was
done, the advices from the vicinity
state.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1922-03-03
KENYON BECOMES Judne-

st. Louis, Mo-, March 2.-Forrner
United States Senator Kenyon Of Iowa
became a judge of the United States
APPELLATE court Of the eighth district
here.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1922-03-03
Shave With
lCuticura Soap
The New Way.
Without Mug


~. N. u, MILWAUKEE, NO. 9-is22
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1922-03-03
Rats i'm the Cellar,
Mice i'm the Pantry,
COckroaches
i'm the Kitchen

WHAT can De more dISagreeabIe than a
home infested with pestsl Destroy them
with Stearns' Electric Paste, the standard
exterminator for more than - years.
Kill rats, mice, cockroaches, waterbugs
or ants in a single night. Does not blow
away like powders; ready for use; better
than traps. Directions in IS languages In
every box. Order from your dealer.
OF. size 35c. Is or size $3.50.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-10-18

lens of reconstruction for the future.
and TO guard the interests OF the men
who served and I'm serving gave up
health and the ability 10 compete sue
cessfuIly with normal men.
And the "buddy"-Morton VI. David,
adjutaut Of the Colorado department OF
the American Legion-has been on the
job since lie gave up his law practice
20 devote all his time 10 legion affairs.
And since he did SO he has handled
hundreds of legal eases for former sol
diCrS-without pay. lie handles only
those of men who have not the money
60 employ q lawyer. and the character
pf the cases has ranged from suits 90
'ecover property lost by too much faith
In some who remained at home, by
boys who went. To divorce eases where
the separation seemed justified.
"The war is not over" SIr. David
has told his buddieS, when urged 20
give more time 20 his own work, there
II yet the big fight 70 win-the fight
for the disqualification and rehahil'ta-
tion Of our disabled. and for justice
for those who served and escaped
physical disabilities. / can afford 10
give a few years Of my life 20 the
American Legion-Tm young yet"
The Colorado department has had a
remarkable growth since the little
group of five initiated its organization.
AIsl it bOasts-every department can
boast of one or a score of Ike spirits
Of the efforts of its adjutant who
works from ten to sixteen hours day
for the American Legion. Legionnaires
cite that kind Of effort in answer to
questions as to the future Of the Amer
lean Legion-WH II endure? What
keeps IL alive. and growing?
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-10-18
CHAPTER XII


Kidnapped!
Since Bowers last visit TO the
store Molly had been making plans,
hut. when these were made. she did
not dare TO place them before the
factor.
She knew that they could not long
remain at the portage. There was his
increasing inhrmity; there was Tom
Bowyer's enmity-his hold over her
father, which was bringing him into
his grave.
Yet she feared one Of the factors
wild outbursts Of rage II she renewed
her suggestion that they should 20 TO
Winnipeg. On the other hand, gradu-
ally she began TO believe that Melon
aid was forming plans of his own. III
that were so, In due time, and In his
own way, he would talk 10 her about
them.
Meanwhile she watched her father
anxiOusly. He still dragged his leg
as he walked. and the fear that was
always upon him now had made him
an old man within the past year. The
girls love for him, which her humilia-
ton at Bowyer's hands had never en-
tirely killed. burned up again after she
had broken with Wilton.
But she wondered constantly what
was the power that Bowyer had over
her father Had Mcdonald given her
any encouragement she would have
spoken 20 him. and begged for an I'M
derstanding that might remove the
cloud which hung over them both. But
the factor was more mOrOSe than ever,
especially when the winter trading
ended and time hung heavily upon
their hands.
The talk came az last. Mcdonald
was In his chair upstairs, Molly read
ing to him. But the factor did not
seem TO hear her; he was looking out
Of the window and broOding as Of old.
Suddenly he turned TO her.
am thinking Of leaving here before
winter. lass" he said.
Leaving here. father7 For goodr'
.'For ave-" he exploded. 81 thOcht
I'd die here and be laid beside your
mother. And I've held on! God. how
I've held on! But I'm done with that
hone. Would ye leave the portage,
Nollv?" he asked wistfully.
"Yes. fatherl | wish we could. i
wish we could 90 somewhere together
where we'd never have cause TO re-
member H."
ave. never TO remember itT he
echoed.
ITO Wlnnlpegf- she suggested tim-
idly.
ITO RE CoNTINUEDl
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-10-18

the went back tnruugu ,nr ob,.,u
In the middle of the room he saw
something dimly outlined on the iuor.
lie struck match and found Jules In
a pool Of blood. one side Of his head
had been almost battered 10 pieces
with a Ratchet that lay on the door
nearby.
And yet Jules was not dead. for. rs
Wilton bent over him. he opened his
eyes ami smiled very family into his
masters face. Aud the fingers OF one
outStretched hand quivered and point
ed toward the Oilice.
Wilton raised Jules gently In his
arms and carried him within. and laid
him on the floor. The Indian was al
most AT his last gasp. and he seemed
struggling TO express something before
he died
The nurtering fingers pointed up
ward. AT that was left of life within
the broken body seemed 10 he Concen-
trated in them. Wilton watched them.
The fingers Squirmed and twisted
Il seemed to Wilton that there was
something in the room that Jules
wanted. They were pointing now
toward the safe. Wilton raised the
dying man In his arms and supported
the shoulders against his knees, so
that Jules might see.
Jules pointed straight at the safe.
looked mp. and nodded Wilton nodded.
Jules seemed TO lose interest then, but
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-10-18
NINE. FOCH THANKS LEGION
Wife Of Famous Marshal Tells OF
Appreciation Of Gift to French
War Orphans Fund.

A gracious and appreciative letter
from Nine. Ferdinand F0ch has been
received by subscribers to the Amer
lean Legion Mission French War Or
phans' Fund. expressing her and Mar
shall Foch's thanks for gift Of 5000,
which Is 10 he used for the rearing
and educating Of five little French
war orphans.
A Paris draft for 61199.52 francs
was presented TO Marshal FOch by
dictionaries on the eve Of his de-
parture for France last December.
after tour of the United States as
the guest OF the American Legion.
This money was TO he used to adopt
five war orphans. The marshal and
Madame FOch selected FIVE poor
daughters Of officers killed I'm the serv-
Ice They have taken for each Of the
children bonds worth 1900 francs
each. The children cannot touch the
bonds until they are or age, but the
income from these win be paid the
children each year.
THE mothers Of the children adopt
ed said Madame FOch. I'm her letter
of thanks 10 the Legion, "have moth
ing but what their own badly paid
work brings them and they have no
hope Of any other pecuniary aid.
81 tell you the Joy Of these fam
flies would be difficult 20 describe. 1
was very moved by il. The American
Legion has done a beautiful and q
good work"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-10-18

You've
'Tve fixed II about that safe. We
had a devil 81 job the first time we
tried. He's got a deafmute there who
seems 20 have eyes like n cat. and
sleeps with them open. CarrutherS
caught lee Chambers at the window
and smashed his hose. And. of course
Chambers rsefulness ar the camp Is
ended. However. I've fixed II now.
and day OF two win see US with what
We want. and Carruthers with what he
doesn't want"
Il suppose there's no doubt those
half-hrceds did kin Joe Bostock." sug-
gestel Phayre. darling a keen look at
the other.
Il guess not" answered Bowyer.
Anyway. it's no business 81 ours how
q happened. Cuain put everybody
through the mill. including me. That
shows he's az his wits END. III new
clue comes 20 hand he'll jump at a.,
for the sake ~ his reputation. BY the
way. Quain's the man I came In TO se.
you about. You've had a talk with
himg"
Il saw him yesterday"
How did he take itT"
Finer said Phayre. rubbing his
hands Hook. bait. and Sinker.
could see the fash of illumination
come into his eye as the seed began
10 sprqut"
"Yuu didn't suggest-T
"No: I'm not quite such a fool as
that. Bowyer. l spoke 10 him about
Joe Bostock's investments, and the
missing aalf-million that he had drawn
out a day or two before his murder.
And I left Quain 10 draw his own in
ferences. Don't worry Hen draw
theml"
"Capltal!" said Bowyer. you're a
good partner. Phayre. and In a few
DAYS our patience will be rewarded"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-10-18
CHAPTER xi.


srm going back to work for you.
Mr.. Phayre." Wilton had said when he
LEFT the Office. And he had meant u.
without any further hope 81 keeping
the line for Kitty. he resolved. for the
works sake. that the day when the
control passed into BOwyer's hands
should see the grade across Big Mus
keg.
lie found the camp In much the
same condition as when he had LETT H.
Andersen reported that the men were
stlll getting liquor. and were stacking.
Wilton. whose mind had no room for
rival propositions al the same time,
dismissed the subject. He went
straight 10 bed. But he was aroused
by Andersen a little after midnight
There's big blaze n couple OF
miles north o. us" said the foreman.
sprung M like lightning. And a
gales sweeping up the swamp. The
men won't turn out 20 baclstire. They
say It's Saturday highland most or
them are drunk"
Wilton put on his clothes quickly.
placed Jules In charge 81 the shack
and hurried 10 the bunkhouses. The
wOrkmen obeyed his summons with
slow sullenness. They were stupid
with drink. Some jeered; some refused
20 turn out az all.
But some Of the engineers and fore
men were already hurrying 20 the
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-10-18

scene Wilton collected these and
started with them In the direction of
the conflagration.
This was soon seen 20 be serious.
Under the high wind the fire was
speeding down az n terrific rate toward
the camp. filling the air with dense
clouds OF smoke. The camp. having
cleared yays on three sides. had not
been fre-guarded. These should have
been wide enough to protect IL under
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-10-18
Wilton Raised Jules Gently In Hls
Arms.

the fingers still twisted. and now they
pointed toward the wall behind. VIII
ton shifted his position. and raised the
shade of the lamp. 20 illuminate the
other half OF the room.
The fingers wandered over the
woodwork. and stopped upon the car
feature Of Lee Chambers that Jules
had drawn. Jules Halfhead smiled
up into Wilton's face and nodded.
Wilton nodded. Then Jules died.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-10-18

The United States Navy department
is contemplating the preparation Of
commemorative tablets fee vessels Of
the navy which served during the
World war. The tablets viii be about
Is by 20 inches and made Of metal
taken from German vessels received
by the United States according 20
the terms Of the armlstice.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-10-18

ualS. or coming
in groups or as
outfits. home from
war. a buddy" In
Colorado started
i'm lining them up
as M e. M berS Of
the American Le
giCn lie was one
Of five others who
saw the Irpu
a great OrgauiZa.
tiOu of former
service men 20
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-10-18
English Child Pedestrian.

England mas a very youthful walk
ing champion in the person Of Master
G. o. Edwards, aged ten, Of Moss
Side. Manchester. Recently ne dem
OnStrated his prowess in the toe-and-
heel contests by walking from London
TO Brighton, a distance Of 81 miles
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-10-18
Motorists VIII Apnrove.

motorists paper says: our idea
Of hell is a continual detOur through
a bad stretch of sand with a good road
lust the other side OF the fence"