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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1925-02-25
c., St. p, M. & o. Ry.

transportation is enormous. For
the last five years railway taxes
have exceeded total cash dividends
paid to the owners.
The taxes of the Chicago and
North Western Railway System ex-
coed all the taxes of all the rail
roads in the Dominion of Canada
by 1870, Notwithstanding the fact
that the mileage of the Canadian
Railroads is nearly four times
greater than the milage of the Chi
cago and North Western Railway
System.
We publish these facts believing
that full appreciation of the stu
alton will meet with cooperative
efforts on the part of all local auth
critics to stop avoidable expendi-
ture of public funds until such
time as the tax burden has become
adjusted to the strength of the
economic structure of the country.
''The public revenues are portion
that each citizen gives of his prop
erty in order to secure or enjoy the
remainder"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1925-02-25

taxes has been extended to March
1st, 1925.
Milford chronicle., 1925-10-09
CLIPPED COMMENT
RURAL MAIL
(PubIic Ledger

Mail delivery has developed so
rapidly in recent times that there is
not much novelty in the announce
ment by the Postof1ce Department
that before long the postman will
travel to the door of every house in
the United States. The rural route
has rapidly heightened and multi
piled, until already a good part of
the country population is reached at
least once a day. But now, by re-
cent authorization of Congress and a
liberal ruling by the watchdog of
the Treasury, Comptroller McCarl, it
will reach still farther and soon give
practically universal service.
The horse has been the main
up till now. The rural
route was limited to thirty-six miles
and for a time the automobile route
Milford chronicle., 1925-10-09

and industrial organizations. One of
the principal reasons why the Mer-
chant Marine legislation has failed
is the apathetic attitude of Congress
siOnal delegations from these inland
states. The middle west has always
felt that the Atlantic and Pacific
seaboards were the only beneficiar-
les interested in water-borne COM
merce. The Shipping Board repre-
sentatives are telling the people of
the inland states that the primary
need of the farmer is a broadening
of the markets. They say:
"These markets must be found
and reached by means of a Mer-
chant Marine, either a foreign Mer-
chant Marine, or the farmers own"
It will require an intensive cam
paign to win the necessary votes
Milford chronicle., 1925-10-09
EASY FIGURING

Recently a young clerk was seen
labOriously taking each individual
discount off each list price on an in
voice billed at list less SO 1-9-1O-
1919.
A simpler and easier way is to find
the factor or net of that discount as
follows:
$1OO less 33 1870 equals .6667
less 1919 equals so less 1919 equals
net "a. Therefore for the complete
invoice you can multiply each list
price by .54 to get the net cost and
save making two calculations
Good Hardware.
Milford chronicle., 1925-10-09

circles, Colonel Mitchell is regarded
by some as an egotist; by others as
a courageous officer; and by the
more or less cynical as an obvious
publicity seeker. While a large
number of his critics admire his
courage, opinion prevails that Nit
chell could have taken other means
such as resigning from the Army be-
fore attacking, rather than breaking
the bonds of discipline.
The election of young LaFollette
to succeed his father as senator
from Wisconsin revives a delicate
question. In political circles here,
they are asking if the Senate will
adhere to its policy of last winter
and insist upon regularity among
those bearing the party label The
senior LaFollette, while he lived,
had a considerable following among
so-called Liberal Republicans.
Though his son was elected on
platform founded on his fathers
principles. he can never hope to at
tain the power Of his predecessor.
His extreme youth and inexperience
will handicap the new senator more
than his political beliefs.
By the way, the defeat of the Re
publican Party in Wisconsin has re
suited in some caustic criticism of
Senator Butler of Massachusetts,, the
National Chairman of the G. o. P.
1t is only the Presidents friendship
for Mr.. Butler that holds him fast to
his post as political dictator of the
Republican Party. During the last
campaign, Butler and the other par
ty chiefs did not play happily to-
gether.
While the subject of house clean
ing in the Senate is frequently men
toned, there is some talk of enforc-
ing regularity by removing Senator
Borah as Chairman of the Senate
Foreign Relations Committee. The
Idaho Senator is not "a regular"
and is usually at odds
with the administrations program,
in foreign relations. The
element regard him as
.empermentally unfit for this post
and would like to substitute another
senator for the craftsmanship whose
opinions coincide with the execu-
i've departments. However, the
seniority rule still prevails, and it
will require a tremendous amount
If pressure to relieve Senator Borah
rom this job.
The administration is carrying out
is policy of selling the American
Merchant Marine to the inland vo-
ers. Commissioners of the U. S.
Board are now touring the
middle west speaking before farm
Milford chronicle., 1925-10-09

from that section of the country. It
will be recalled that Roosevelt had
a similar problem on his hands
when the question of the American
Merchant Marine was up during his
administration.
Milford chronicle., 1925-10-09
AFTER ExPERIENCE IN th,

AFTER EXPERIENCE IN the
Army or Navy of the United States,
it is surprising to notice the men
and women who fail to face and pay
respect to the Flag of our Country,
when it passes them in parade or
professions of any kind. While the
parades in Milford last week were
passing a gentleman from New York
was standing on the sidewalk, who
is a veteran of overseas experience,
and he was astonished to observe
that not one person within his view
as spectators, stood at attention, or
removed their hats in honor of the
United States Flag as it passed them
in the line of parade. In many cities
and towns this lack of patriotic duty
on the part of those who were spec
tators, would have drawn down on
them as individuals, forceful re-
minder of their failure to pay re-
spect to the Flag, or their ignor-
ance of their duty; or, possible dis
loyalty to the country. Face the
United States Flag always and re-
move your hat while it is passing
this is the duty of every man, wo-
man or child in America, and if you
have not learned this patriotic duty,
then it is time to get it fixed in
memory just now. At the Rotary
Club those who were overseas veter-
ans are occasionally noticeable be-
cause of this failure to pay patrio-
tic duty by facing the Flag of their
country, when singing the "Star
Spangled Banner" 1t may be for
on the part of the individ- i
ual, but it should not be, and will
not be if their patriotic respect is
developed. Honor the Flag
at all times, wherever you may be.
Teach the children this in the pub
lie schools and see that they pay
this respect whenever occasion Of
fers.
Milford chronicle., 1925-10-09
&0oG
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER
(By National Editorial Association)
Especial to Chronicle)


(By National Editorial Association)
Especial to Chronicle)
Washington, October 1T is now
apparent that the Congress will con-
Germ itself over international as well
as domestic affairs. The unsatis-
factory condition of the French Debt
and the activities of the Inter-Par-
Iiamentary Union have brought for
eign affairs to the front. There is no
shortage of domestic issues which
the political opportunists can seize
to project themselves into the lime
light.
The Inter-Parliamentary Union,
which has been in session at the
Capitol, was assembled for the pur-
pose Of discussing certain world
questions which could obtain the
benefit of collected wisdom. Though
foreign dignitaries were gathered
under one roof, there were no mark
ed evidences of unusual statecraft.
Instead the proceedings were mark
ed at times by clamor and petty
quarrels. The social functions were
most successful than the social
gatherings.
Observers here believe that the
Mitchell controversy had too many
press agents. Nothing particularly
new, worthy to be called a sensa-
lion, was produced at the hearings.
The comments of aviation experts
were more or less prosaic, and old
arguments were re-hashed and pre-
;ented as fresh ideas. In official
Milford chronicle., 1925-10-09

which this the World Title
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Barney
Milford chronicle., 1925-10-09

a financier, as an authority on tax
alton and certainly not on his rec
ord for making splendid education
al facilities for the people of all o.
Delaware.
In the State of Florida at present
there is a great boom and possibly
the loiterer bout the Court House
who slipped this wonderful effusion
over on the editor of the Sussex
Journal, might find a place for his
ability as a prevaricator and cheap
publicity agent for a very brief time
he wouldn't last long, even there
Weekly newspapers have leaped
forward with reconstruction of the
country since the great war ended ;
but here in Sussex County one fossil
seems to have remained-and yet,
Willard Salisbury, Ole of the many
able men of recent years in Della
ware politics, is reported to own this
relic of a departed age. There is
room and need for a real weekly pa
per at the county seat of George
town; it will help the county and
especially those who hope to see
Sussex hold a leading place in the
really important things of free
government.
Se@
THE PEOPLE of Milford and
those who attended the Firemen's
Carnival in this town last week, de-
serve credit and earnest praise for
their liberal support of the efforts
of those men who have made public
safety from serious CONGREGATIONS
an assured fact. Those who planned
the carnival and those who took part
in the work of conducting the var
ious booths and enterprises, were
the ones on whom the heavy work
rested; but, those who contributed
literally, especially in poultry and
deserve full credit for
their part a splendid sue
cess. The receipts exceeded ten
thousand dollars, but the expenses
Of the affair is a considerable sum
and all is not clear profit; yet, the
net sum will be probably the larg-
est ever made by this effort of the
volunteer firemen of Milford to raise
funds to provide and maintain mod
ern equipment for fighting fires in
the town and rural sections nearby.
While the people did well, it was no
more than their duty and it was well
performed. The firemen furnish to
he people of Milford equipment
in a total to twenty-five
thousand dollars and more, without
my form of taxation, to save prop
,rty from destruction by fire. They
ire also doing more than that. They
re furnishing a community build
ng, which will make it possible to
lOld large and useful gatherings of
he people from all parts of the
tate, for public purposes which
,enefit every person either direct or
The firemen deserve all
hey have achieved, and the people
eserve to be credited with having
what the firemen are do
1g for them; this they have done
y earnest and patriotic service
trough patronage at their carnival.
lay the coming year bring greater
lccess to both nterests-firemen
nd the public.
Doe !
1T is difficult to keep the rules !
nd regulations of a family fresh ]
Milford chronicle., 1925-10-09

NclAoC VI NAAAo AeAAAAA y ~ PetJ PNsSANS
tic duty by facing the Flag of their
country, when singing the Star
Spangled Banner" It may be for
+ getfulness on the part of the individ-
ual, but it should not be, and will
not be if their patriotic respect is
properly developed. Honor the Flag
at all times, wherever you may be.
/ Teach the children this in the pub
lie schools and see that they pay
this respect whenever. occasion Of
fers.
%e9
EVER SINCE the~ World War
there has been an overlapping of
activities in the different depart
ments in Washington. There is no
mystery about this at all. 1t is a
plain fact. This overlapping means
that money has been spent that
should have been saved. President
Coolidge has given much time and
thought to this problem and when
Congress convenes he probably will
act as he did when he was Cover
nor of Massachusetts. Then he found
a similar but smaller condition ex-
listing; he studied that problem and
then acted Cleaned it up in two
days.
The President has already said
that there are too many job holders.
If Representatives and Senators
have political wisdom they will not
be a party to any raids on the Treas
ury. They will buckle down and
help the President complete his job
of putting the affairs of the Govern
ment on a business basis.
It is not possible until the survey
of the situation has been completed
to tell how much money can be /
saved by the reorganization of nu-
merous bureaus of the Government.
Estimated figures run anywhere
from fifty to two hundred and fifty
millions per year The latter figure
is probably too large, but every dol
lar that can be saved means just so
much less of a burden on the peo-
pie. Of course there will be strong
opposition from the Office holders in
but the President feels
that the people, rather than bureau
chiefs and department heads, are to
be considered, because the people
are the ones who pay the bills.
%o@
THE REPUBLICAN PARTY is de-
to give to the country an
administration and to re-
luce taxes to as low a point as pos
;ible, which of course, is something
hat everyone desires. The Demo-
cratic leaders are, however, trying
sven at this early date to find some
way to embarass the President-one
inc of attack will be the introduc-
ng of bills that would cut revenues
o a point where, if passed, would
lace this country in position
where it would have to issue bonds
o meet current expenses. The issu-
nee of such bonds would mean
nore tax exempt securities and Incl
entally more taxes. Their idea is
o loudly proclaim to the people that
be Democratic bills are better than
hose the Republican advocate
unk-cheap political bunk-not
lever enough to fool one hundred
oters in the entire country, but for
rant of a real live beneficial issue
lese leaders of the Democratic
arty are seemingly not yet aware L
nat the American people are not to d
e fooled with cheap, political tricks. l.
Se@
Milford chronicle., 1925-10-09

IT is difficult to keep the rules
and regulations of a family fresh
and impressive to its membership,
and it is far more difficult to have
those who daily use the streets and
highways of a town, observe the
laws; especially those which touch
the public safety and public health
interests. For many years the laws
of Milford have made it illegal to
throw any banana or skins of other
fruits or vegetables, on the side
walks of the town, by which per-
sons might become victims through
falls which might result in serious
injury. For many years this law
was rigidly enforced by the police;
but, in these days of congested traf-
fic on the sidewalks by pedestrians,
and distractions by street mer-
chants displaying their wares on
space intended for those who walk
to use, not to mention the problem
of automobile parking and handling
the traffic, the police have not had
time to cover the little incidents
which endanger those who walk the
This week an aged cit
izen fell from stepping on a banana
peel cast on the sidewalk by some
and ignorant person as
to town laws. This lays the town !
liable for a suit at law for damages
in such amount as a jury would
award; so, for the sake of prevent
ng trouble, it is wise to enforce the
laws rigidly. Employ one or two
more police to patrol the streets if
It is necessary.
Se3
GRADUALLY limbs and branches
If trees which Obstruct the light
from the new lighting system in
are being trimmed away by
he street department and the result
s more than satisfactory. 1t must
lot be thought that the temporary
of the trees, which are
low commencing to drop their
caves for the winter, will meet the
as to tree trimming in
IL parts Of the town. It will not.
When the spring season of 1926
,pens, there will be urgent necessity
or trimming trees so that they will
lead out above the sidewalks and
lot obstruct the light or traffic on
he highways. Like the boy with
xcessive amount of CRIME, who is
,1r;,,r, y Eo4b and doacn'f want IN !
New Britain herald., 1925-12-17
PALACE FEATURES

Tonight at the Palace Hill be shown 10 the last time Lady of the Night starring Norma Shcarcr aS- sisted by Malcolm MacGregor and q finely selected cast. Co-teatured with Lady of tho Night is q Will liam Fox production "The End of the Trail' with William Farnum in the leading role. A Harry Langdon comedy and the latest issue of th" Patha News round out a Wc]l-baI- anced program.
 For Friday and Saturday another double feature bill j3 booked. Will liam Fox presents inc John Golden success "Thundor Mountain" star ring Madge Rcllamy, Otis Harlan and q wcll-known cast of actors. Edmund Lowe in Marriage in Transit is the co-lcature for he two days
 Tho eighth episode Of the John j.. NcGraw serial "play Ball' Is also on the program.
 Friday night is amateur night and q good supply of local talent is al roady booked. Thomas Haincs WelI~ known comedian of parts will dis play some of his antics, The Star light Ser"naders, 3 local orchestra, is also on the program. Many other acts are also booked,
New Britain herald., 1925-12-17
White Collar Regiments
 Plan to Organize Soon

New York. Dec. 17 Pl - Revolt ing white collar regiments from dozen maior cities will attempt to form continental army at joint meeting here December 21. Later they may make It International,
 Municipal engineers of Toronto, Boston. New York. Philadelphia, Detroit and Sun Francisco - to list only those certain 10 partici- pate will pool the lccal cam paigns they have been waglng for commensurate recognition and compensation." Tn addition to in- creased pay and better working conditions generally, the engineers in each case are seeking aclinowl- cdglnent by tho city fathers Of their professional standing in the municipal machine.
 Tt is hoped" said Colonel Ar thur V. Sheridan of the local rngt- ment in q statement issued today, that at an early date negotiations will be opened with engineers of foreign countries. In France, the engineer outranks all other profess sional men in prestige and public recognition"
New Britain herald., 1925-12-17
PAINT AND PONDER"
 AT JNCEINj

Elaine HammerStein, more demure and attractive than ever, has a truly fine part in the Lyceum attraction. Paint and Powder" which is to be shown for the remainder of the week in conjunction with the melo- drama, The Midnight Flier," q roaring romance of railroad life. The latest news reels depicting world events as well as the weekly serial. "Perils of the Wild" ar on the program.
 Paint and Powder" is essentially q drama of New York theatrical life, yet there is sufficient variety worked into the story to sustain its interest from beginning to end.
 Opening in the sordid tenement house section Of the lower east side in New York. the young stage struck girl advances to the cheaper BoWery shoWhouses and finally, by dint of hard work, becomes a legiti- mate Broadway star.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-17
TABS AND K. OF C. GUESTS

Tonight the Tabs and the Knights of Columbus will be guests of the Disabled American Veterans at their fair at Odd Fellows hall on Arch street. From reports, the Tabs will turn out 100 per cent in the spirited drive to capture for their orSaniza- ton the handsome silver loving cup given by the veterans to the organ. ization with the largest representa- ton. So far the Rangers arc in the lead. The Y. M. T. 4. 6; E. drum corps is expected to head the pro- cessio on 10 the popular fair tonight. Hump" Muldowney and Arnold Thompson will present an act. "TWo Black Knights" the nimble-footcd Johnny MucNImara will dance, and Miss Irene Walsh, popular local en- tertainer, will sing in tonights en- tert2inmcnt.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-17
EXCHANGE OF WIVES"
 AT CAPITOL

4 picture that is made solely for entertainment purposes, is "Ex- change of Wives" which is the at. traction at the Capitol Theatre to- day. Friday and Saturday.
 Exchange of Wives" propounds 10 weighty question, nor does it point a moral unless it is to try a trial exchange of wives before suing for a divorce.
 This Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer pro. Auction brings Eleanor Boardman and Lew Cody to the fore as eX. cellent comedians and gives Renee Adoree and Creighton Hale their greatest opportunities to date.
 The vaudeville program offers five good acts headed by Anger and FaiI In The Old Fool a satire in four scenes. Other acts include Clifford and Bailey, excellent colored enter tainers; Burt, Ambrose and Mays in
New Britain herald., 1925-12-17
GIFT TAX IS NOT
 PLACED IN BILL
(Continued From First Pagel

Despite the assurances of the two republican presidents who have recommended American membership in the court, the irreconcilabes have sought to convince their republican colleagues that tho court fight is only the league fight over again. An almost solid democratic mem- bership has accepted without ques- ton the contention of Presidents Harding and Coolidge that although the court was organized by a com mission of the league, an American court membership need carry no implication of American partcipa- ton in the league,
New Britain herald., 1925-12-17
AUTO BANDIT IS
 MENTAL DEFECTIVE
Has Brain Of But fl Year
 Old Child

Boston, Dec. l7 E1 -- Charles Roper, charged with being an auto. mobile bandit, was today termed q mental defective, ratholosical lar" and having the intellectual age of clove nand one-half years, in a re. port submitted to Judge Bishop by state alien.sts who examined him
 With John Walsh. Charles ]. Mul- len and Frank olding, RopeGr was charged with staging numerous holdups in and about the city with stolen automobiles as their means of escape. Dr. L Vernon Briggs, and pr, Wilfred Overholser who eX. amined Roper said in their report that he was unable to profit by re- formation or puntice measures"
New Britain herald., 1925-12-17
SUIT IS SETTLED
GWathmey And Wife Reach Ali
 Agreement Outside Of Court.

New York, Dec. 17 R-Tho suit for separation and increased ulimony drought by Mrs. Isabel Coones Gwathmey against Archibald E. Gwathmey, Jr., wealthy cotton brok- cr. was settled out of court today, it was announced in supreme court by counsel for Mrs. GWdthmey. The terms of the settlement were not re- >ealed,
 The announcement came ns the end of nearly six years litigation between the first Mrs. GWathmey and the broker during which Gwathncy got q divorce in Texas in July, 1924, and married the former Mrs. Botsy Judd, in Stamford. Conn. Later a supreme court justice ruled that the Texas divorce was not le- gal in New York state, and that Gwothmev still was the husband Of the first Mrs G~athmey,
New Britain herald., 1925-12-17

leader. who yesterday offered sym. pathy to the insurgents, He read an editorial which declared the democratic party in the house had done everything possible in one week 10 face itself by its stand on the "gog rule" and surtaXes.
 Mir Garrett argued that the demo- crats had fought adoption Of the gag rule" and admired the inde- pendenco and courage" Of the insur- gents.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-17
SHIP AFIRE AT SEA
Story of Quelling Of Blaze on Freighter Merchant Is Told as Boat Docks.

New York, Dec. r [Pl-A fire broke out on the passenger and freight ship American Merchant on the night of Dec. II at sea, but was extinguished after 15 minutes by members of the crew, aided by two passengers. 1t was learned today when the ship reached this port from London,
 The fire started in the social hall while the ship was running through high seas and battling a head gale. Discovery of the blaze soon after 1t started saved the vessel from heavy damage. Burning furniture was taken from the social hall and thrown into the sea.
 The only two passengers arriving on the American Merchant were L. W. Henderson, former American vice consul at Queenstown, and Henry B. Dalhy of Washington,