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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-05-31
WAR-FRAUD INQUIRY BEGUN
Selection Of Grand Judy Is Started;
100000 Appropriated for
Prosecutions.

Washington. May 24.-Selection OF
the special grand jury to consider al
legged frauds in connection with gov
eminent war contracts, provision for
which was made in the bill recently
passed by congress appropriating
S5OO.UOO 10 cove, costs Of prosecuting
persons alleged 20 have beef involved
In the frauds. was begun. with the
prospect that the jury would he COM
plered soon. 10 that case District At
tOrney Gordon announced that he
hoped 10 have che jury ready to con-
slider evidence which already has been
placed In his hands by the last Of this
week.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-05-31
MORE TREATIES BEING MADE
Number of Countries Said 10 Be
Negotiating With Russia
for Pacts.

Berlin. May 24.-Taking advantage
Of a fact not generally Known, that
the Genoa conference did not adopt
the resolution not TO make separate
agreements i'm the interim between
Genoa and The Hague meeting. sew
eral new treaties are being framed.
A number Of countries are negOtiat-
ing with Russia TO make separate
treaties similar 10 the one Russia and
Germany signed nj RapallO. Accord
ing 10 information i'm diplomatic cir
Giles here the negotiations between
Italy and Russia have reached a
status where little more than the sig
natures is lacking. Austria and Hun
gary are both now dealing with soviet
representatives TO the same end.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-05-31
GERMANY NEEDS FooDSTUFFS
Governments Official Organ Says
Question Of Feeding the People
Is Serious One.

Berlin. May 23.-vOrwaerts. the Of
fetal organ OF the government. com
menting on the debate of the question
OF feeding Germany's population.
which opened in the reichstag. says
that the result is awaited with great
est tension.
The outlook for the future" con-
tInues Vorwaerts. "is anythin5 but
rosy. and this applies both 10 food
stuffs raised at home and those TO be
imported"
Prolongation Of winter weather far
into the spring has used meal ulable
injury 10 the crops and Il Is futile
10 expect SUFFICIENT quantities Of food
stuffs from tie home harvest 10 come
anywhere near appeasing the hunger
OF the population.
on the Other hand. a new crisis Is
threatened I'm breadstuffs. owing 10 the
steady depreciation Of the mark and
Germany's misplaced hopes IA the
Genoa conference. which closed with
out tangible results.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-05-31
NAN SLAIN AND WIFE SHOT
Aurcra. ~. Resident Killed BY Bullet
Fired Across River By
Fishermen.

Aurora. a.. May 23-The Aurora
rollce and sheriff Martin Hestell 81
Kane county are without n clue IS 20
tire fatal sh9oting of Eugens -ummer
ana serious wounding - his wife In
Pix River PARK. near Aurora Hum
mer. who was thirty-eight years cd.
and q public accountant. liveti IN Au-
rura. with bis wife and eleven-year-
oIf daughter he went 90 the park Fol
lowing their lunch the husband md
wife were sitting On q bench while
ire daughter played near by. Sudden
Is a shot was fired from across the
river and Mrs. Hummer fell Hum
mer jumped 20 his feet. A second
shot struck him In the breast. He
died on the way 70 the Aurora hos
pitaL
The police believe the shots were
fred by fishermen across the liver. and
that the Killing Of Hummer was ac-
cidentaL
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-05-31
PRESIDENT QuASHES A JoB
Harding withdraws Name Of John w.
Upton Of Ohio as Trade
Commissioner.

washington. May %. - President
Harding Withdrew from the senate his
nomination Of Johr w. Upton Of OhIo.
10 Re federal trade commissioner. lie
Is the husband ~ Harriet Taylor Up
ton. vice chairman Of the Republican
national committee and influential
among the women. His nomination
vas strongly opposed by Senator
pomerene. 81 the ground that Upton
was inexperienced and that the ap-
posntment seemed TO oe merely the
payment Of a political ceot 10 Airs. Up
ton
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-05-31
WESTERN WORLD COMPLETED
Greatest shipbuilding Undertaking in
History Brought TO a Sue
eessfui End.

Washington. May chairman
Lasker 81 the Cnited States shipping
board announced the completion Of
the greatest shipbullding undertaking
In history.
The last one Of the ships America
ordered built 10 bridge the Atlantic
and help win the war has been COM
pleted by the Bethlehem Shipbuilding
corporation. Ltd. NJ the Sparrows
Point CNidl yard. and turned over by
the shipping board 20 thu Munson
line for operation in the South Amer
lean service. The ship Is the '535"
passenger and cargo steamer Western
World
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-05-31
USE ONLY MORAL SUASloN
paUshersy Says Government Has No
Legal Right 20 NEEDLE In
cozi Affairs

Washington. May - - President
Harding and the cabinet at their meet
ins decided 60 use moral suasiCn on
IRE coal Industry 90 prevent prohteer-
inE during the strike
Attorney General Daugherty ad-
vtSsd the President that the govern
ment had ne legal means Of prevent
ing price raising. II was learned 81
ne White House later that the adj
mlnistration wculd use every other
means within It's power 10 keep prices
down.
The President takes the position
that there Is Is Jet no crisis In the
rial strike aud uons Is threatened
until after June when the reserve
supply viii have been practically
wiped ont. hut N the meantime he
viii make every effort 10 keep the
operators frun advancing their rates
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-05-31
ALL AROUND
WISCONSIN
|[17U1lOQIlQ

MadisoE-Justice r II. Marshall,
for % years a member of the Wiscon-
sin supreme court. died at the Meth
odist hospital at Madison. He was
taken i'll six weeks ago. but after en-
tering the hospital his condition i'm
proved until he suffered a relapse a
few days ago. Justice Marshall was
IS and had lived in Madison since his
appointment to the supreme bench in
1895. Since mis- retirement from the
bench after the 1917 election. in which
he was succeeded by Atty. Gen. Wal
ter c. Owen. Justice Marshall had de-
voted his time to extensive business
interests in northern Wisconsin and
in the south. He had also been work
ing on an autobiography. one volume
of which had been completed, but
which was not intended for public
sale. Justice Marshall is survived by
his widow.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-05-31
PRESIDENT RATE
GUT HOPE IS DIM
Executives Tel Him Of Great
Obstacles in Way.
SAY PLAN IS IMPRACTICAL
Railway Chiefs Tell Harding That
Suggested Reductions So Drastic
wouls Make Operation with
CT less impossible.

Washington. May -. - President
Harding and his advisers have prac-
t.caliy uhauduuel hope 81 a short cut
% reduce freight rates. Il was learned
az the White HOuse.
Almost iusurlLuuniable obstacles
are in tie way IL a voluntary reduc-
tlUn uf rates uu basic commodities by
the railroads. the President has been
Informed. The fact cane cut after
the cabinet meeth =.
The plan suggested by President
Harding when be met railroad execu-
lives saturday evening. q plan which
was drawn up ~ Secretary 81 Com
uerce Hoover. has been declared 10
IL impractical aud cut u reach by the
railway heads.
Reductions Tee Drastic.
The reductions were said BY the rail
chiefs 90 be 80 drastic a. 20 make IL
impossible for them 90 operate with
cut loss. one ~ the cuts was a -
Der cent reduction In the cost 81 coal
transportation. This would bankrupt
many II the railroads operating al
most exclusively In the cOal territory.
L was cUuteufiei and could not be
entertained. Reductions on other com
modities while not 50 drastic. would
also bring the operating expenses
above the operating Income.
The railway officials Informed the
President that the schedule proposed
by the secretary Of cUmmeroe could
not be considered. IL was az this
sta-e u the conference that the I res
ideut suggested that a committee be
named 90 discuss with the interstate
cUmmerCe commission the pending
Reconsideration 81 transportation costs.
Il was this turn Ia the Presidents
economic move thai caused the White
House 90 IN il be known that there is
nothing further 4 executive can do
In the matter and tbs railroads and
the Interstate commerce commission
would have 10 settle the issue.
President Harding was slid 90 feel
that he does not have as much hope
q Immediate re~slts from his inter
ventiun as b. DOES from urging aban-
Aa'aAaa-EAA ~ HAaG AWaAhe~AaNAA ANA IA
the steel Industry. which Was taken up
almost simultaneously anc In ths same
fashiOn-uaIely. with men chiefly
r.Ucerued invited 10 the White House
dinner table.
Tells Troubles 20 President
Railroad presidents who talked with
the President had many troubles 10
recount. Il was said The wage situa-
tIOn. which j. controlled largely by
the railroad labor beard. was fire.
quenfiy cited by the railroad chiefs as
one barrier 60 rate reduction.
While No changes In the transporta-
tiUn act will ~ advocated by the adj
minlsfratiOn as n result 81 the discus
sion. President Harding T. said "a feel
thar the labor hoard. now stationed In
Chicago. -UCght 90 be brought %
Washington. - that there can some
contact between those who * rates
and those who * waEe Gusts % trans
pOrtntlon."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-05-31
BOOM FORD FOR PRESIDENT
Dearborn (Mieh.) People Hold Mass
Meetins-Figure on an indie
PENDENT Ticket.

Detroit. Mich. May PA public
mass meeting 10 organize a Henry
Ford for President" club was held I'm
Dea rborn. a Detroit suburb and the
home Of the automobile manufacturer.
The basic idea back of the meeting. II
is said by leaders in the movement. was
To bring abou. the candidacy Of Mr.
Ford on an independent ticket at the
next general election.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-05-31
U. S. After Booze Finaneiers.

Washington. May 2.-Moonshine
enanciers are now beng sought by the
dry-law enforcement agents In the
South. Il Is said al prohibition head
euarterS In Virginia. Tennessee and
Kentucky. officials say. II has been
discovered that mel with money are
setting up Illicit stills and paying
I.s-'nshlners regular wages To operate
them
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-05-31

Monroe-Rehgiods teaching in the
public schools as a means OF 5aving
this country from being a pagan PEG
pie was advocated by Arthur Breslich
OF Milwaukee. at a meeting of the
Monroe Parent-Teaehers' association
lie attributed the rapid decline OF
Christian character in America 10 the
fact that religious INSTR ton in the
public schools has been forbidden and
he declared that wis arrangements
might be made so that religious IN
struction can be given the children
through cooperation between church
es and schools. Mr.. Breslich is secre-
tary OF the Wisconsin Bible assOeia-
ton.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-05-31
BEURET Is NOW AN ADMIRAL
Nominated by President to Sc Chief OF
Construction Of the De-
partment

Washington. May 23.-Capt. John ID.
Bcuret was nominated by President
Harding 10 be chief naval constructor
and chief Of the bureau of construction
and repair of the Navy department
with the rank OF rear admiral
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-05-31

Rev. c. c. Hays, ID. D.. who was
elected moderator 81 the Presbyterian
general assembly az Dies Moines, Ia.
has been pastor OF the First Presby-
terrain church ~ JohnstOwn. Pa. for
81 years. lie Is president Of the board
of directors Of the Western THEOLOGY
cal seminary. a trustee Of Washington
and jefferson college and Of Lincoln
university. president 81 the state board
81 trustees 81 the Anti-Saloon league.
president Of the permanent committee
on home missions Of the Synod Of
Pennsylvania. and chairman OF the
home mission and new era work In his
own presbytery.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-05-31

Fond du Lac-Higher standards for
teachers in the Wisconsin schools and
more adequate finances for education
al purposes in the state were urged
on the members OF the Wisconsin Par
ent-Teacher association during the
closing sessions of the second annual
meeting at Fond du Lac. T. W. Boyce
of Milwaukee. president Of the Wis
consin Teachers association was the
speaker.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-05-31

Wisconsin Rapids-Wages for work
on Wood county roads this season
have been set at a figure 20 per cent
higher than that originally announced
Laborers will receive 80 cents per
hour instead of 20 cents. and men with
teams 90 cents instead of so cents
The change was made by the county
highway committee. the members TAX
ing the stand that the decrease in the
cost of living was not sufficient 10 war
rant the original scale fixed early in
the year.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-05-31

Stevens observation-disclosures asso-
Citations Of Stevens Point are petition
ing the joint building committee OF
the board OF education and the COM
mon council To reconsider the plan 10
omit a gymnasium from the first unit
of the new high school building. me
women declare the gymnasium Is es-
sential and that its construction
should not be delayed. The committee
felt that it should be omitted after II
was found that bids for the new unit
were 500 900 above the $4,000 ap-
preparation available.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-05-31

Green Bay-A $4,000 prohibition APP
preparation has been asked of the
board of supervisors by Dist Atty.
Carl Young as the opening wedge 10
curb Illicit liquor traffic IN Door
county.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-05-31

Madison-The toll of industrial acct
dents in Wisconsin during 1921 was
almost as great as during the pre-
ceding years. in spite OF the industrial
depression. the industrial commission
has reported. There were 157 Deaths
IL cases OF permanent total disability.
500 cases involving permanent par
tial disability and I4.S9S compensate
accidents. This compares with III
deaths, IL cases of permanent total
disability and 1910 cases of temper
airy disability. a total of 1926 COM
pensable accidents for 1920.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-05-31

Madison-The last month has been
one of increased employment through
out Wisconsin. with the few decreases
in the number of workmen largely in
seasonal industries, the industrial
commission reported in its monthly
survey OF labor conditions. Compared
with the report of the previous month
the commission summary showed hat
the number OF employees in agriculture
increased 1917 per cent; maaufaetur-
ing. 10 per cent; building construc-
ton. 32.2 per cent; highway construe-
ton. Ss.9 per cent; wholesale trade
81 per cent; and retail trade, SO per
cent. In manufacturing the metal in
dustries showed the greatest pickup,
especially automobile manufacturing.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-05-31

Stevens Point-Definite steps have
been taken at Stevens Point toward
the establishment of a vacation Bible
school during the coming year. A
committee composed of pastors of the
Baptist, Presbyterian and Methodist
churches and which will also have
members from other congregations,
has been appointed to formulate the
arrangements. The Rev. b. a Barnes
of the NJ. f. Church is chairman.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-05-31

Madison-The railroad commission
has received application for approval
CT bonds for eight interurban autOmO-
bile transportation lines. bringing the
total number of bonded carriers in
Wisconsin TO so. The commission re-
ports that more applications for bond
approvals OF automobile carriers have
been received than II any time for
the last year.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-05-31

Madison-The strike of Madison
bakers was settled when eight OF the
ten master bakers signed a contract
submitted by the local union. No re-
duction in wages are to be made as a
result of the agreement. except a cut
from 20 to 10 cents an hour as extra
pay for night work.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-05-31

Baraboo-Twenty-five head OF choice
registered Sank county Guernseys
were shipped TO be sold at the west
ern Washington Guernsey sale at Che
halls, Wash. June Z. the first Guern-
sey consignment from Wisconsin 10
any sale on the Pacific coast. The
stock is in charge OF r. F. Klemm.
of Baraboo. one of the leading breed
ers of the country. who with several
other breeders. made up the consign-
ment. which includes young breeding
stock, mostly heifers.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-05-31

Madison-Most of the s1.4OO. 900
raised through an income surtax for
the teachers retirement fund viii be
invested in government bonds. the an
nuity boar; has decided.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-05-31

Chippewa Falls-The Wah-wah-ta-
see lodge. chapter IS. Order of Pythian
Sisters. was organized at Chippewa
Falls with SO charter members. a rec
ord for the state. according TO Mrs.
Ida F1eischer of Milwaukee. who had
charge OF the installation.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-05-31

Milwaukee-Tom GyftOn, Chicago
Greek, a member of the gang which
held up the Toy Chinese restaurant.
Milwaukee. February Is. was sem
tetnced TO twenty years at Waupun
by Judge Henry GRASS. Green Bay,
in municipal court at Milwaukee.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-05-31

Green Bay-Brown county. which
ranked second last season, will easily
lead the state in the amount of acre
age planted to sugar 5eets this year.
according to Charles II. Hine. man
ager of the Green Bay Sugar Co. He
said the big refinery in Green Bay
would be taxed to capacity in handling
the 1922 crop. II is expected that the
crop OF beets will enable the factory
TO run three months on a double shift
Green Bay-John Callahan. state SUI
perintendent of schools. has been in
vited TO give the principal address at
the graduating exercises of rural
school students which will be held in
Green Bay June 6. E A Seymour.
county superintendent. expects a rec
ord graduating class. More than 800
diplomas will be given.
Antigo-Twelve blocks of pavement
will be laid in Amigo this summer.
Plans and specifications have been
prepared and bids will be received
June 6 ON four different types Of paw
ing-reinforced concrete. vitrolithic.
bithultic and vitrihed brick with as
phalt filler.
Shawano-The Rev. Mr. Parker,
priest Of St Johns Episcopal church.
Shawano. expects TO start in June for
Europe. where he win visit relatives
IN London for three months.
Madison-Prof. f A. Ross of tho
University Of Wisconsin will leave for
Mexico June IL 10 study the economi-
cal and social conditions resulting
from the Mexican revolution. He will
make careful study of the plain class
of people 10 determine what they have
obtained from the reactionary period.
Madison-Most of the s1.4OO. 900
raised through an income surtax for
the teachers retirement fund viii be
invested in government bonds. the an
wrrffr kOarr hoe Ha1fInH
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-05-31

Washburn-Fire OF undetermined
origin wiped out half a block Of store
buildings in the heart of Washburn's
business district. at a loss Of more
than $4,000. All the buildings were
landmarks in the city. The flames
ragged for six hours.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-05-31

Luxembourg - Ralph Kline post.
American Legion. Luxembourg, is max
ing arrangements to have a monster
Fourth of July celebration. Arrange
ments are being made TO book a fly
ing circus" consisting OF stunts by a
number of aeroplanes. \ sham battle
in which large number of Kewaunee
county service men viii participate
will be a feature.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-05-31

Stevens Point-Pleading guilty to
twenty counts charging violation OF
the laws regarding the employment Of
women. George Pappas. Stevens Point.
was ordered to pay forfeitures of $500
to the state Of Wisconsin by Circuit
Judge Byron B. Park In court.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-05-31

Green Bay-In response to a petit
ton signed by twenty OF the largest
consumers Of soft coal. the Associa-
ton of Commerce has engaged an en-
gineer TO make a survey of the smoke
nuisance in Green Bay with recon-
mendations for its abatement
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-05-31

Birchwood-Sawyer county officials
have announced the largest delinquent
tax list in the history of the county.
The list is large due to the fact that
hundreds of property owners are I'M
able 10 secure work and in this way
secure money to pay their taxes. Many
other northern Wisconsin counties
have published exceptionally long de-
Ilnquent tax lists. II has been esti-
mated that about one-third of the
taxes in Barron county are delinquent.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-05-31

Shawano-The Rev. Mr.. Parker,
priest Of St Johns Episcopal church.
Shawano. expects to start in June for
Europe. where he win visit relatives
in London for three months
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-05-31

Green Bay-After working for a
year, writing many letters, and study
ing the city's archives, Miss Myra
MacCourt. secretary TO Mayor Wies-
ner, has received the last photograph
needed TO complete the gallery OF all
mayors Of Green Bay. The last pic
ture needed to complete the collection
was that of C. z. Thomas. who took
office in 1854. Many of the pictures
are engagements of tintypes.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-05
PERSONALS.

THE SALVATION Army Industrial home
solicits your old clothing. furniture,
magazine. We collect. We distribute.
Phone DO 4l35 and our wagon will call.
Call and inspect our new home. Ill.,
lll2-1ll3 Dodge ST
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-05
Prayer Each Day

They that wait upon the Lord shall re-
new their strength.-Isa. 4o:31.
o God, our Heavenly Father, Who
hast declared Thy love for Thy chill
dren by sending Thy Son Jesus
Christ into the world to be our Re-
deemer, we beseech Thee to enable
US to live today and every day in
thankfulness to Thee for what Thou
has done and art doing for US. In
all our temptations and trials. in all
the duties that are to be performed,
teach US to seek Thy grace, which
is sufficient for US and seeking it, to
use it so that we may not fall into
sin, nor fail to fulfil the work that
Thou hast given US to do. Grant US
ever to keep in the fore front of our
remembrance the fact that as Christ
has enlightened US, so we are to
be light unto the world.
Preserve US from the sin of deny.
ing Thee by, our lives while we con-
fess The with our lips, and from
bringing harm to others by our in
consistency and neglect. Increase
our faith, Our hope and our love,
and use us lust as Thou wilt, and
when, and where as instruments for
the promotion of-Thy glory, and for
the salvation of the world.
We ask it in the Name of Thy Son.
Jesus Christ. our Lord-Amen.
BISHOP JOSEPH NJ. FRANCIS, DID,
Indiana polls, Ind
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-05
Order of De Molay Is
Instituted at Nebraska Citv

Nebraska City. June 4.-(Special.)
-Otoe chapter, Order of De Molay,
with SO charter members was insti-
tuted here. Dinner was served by
Queen Esther chapter of Eastern
Star. This order is sponsored by
Keystone chapter, Royal Arch Ma
sons: The chapter was instituted by
DR.. Fora D. Clark of Omaha, mem
Der OF the grand advisory council
and Cass chapter of Plattsmouth.