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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02
TO FILE PROTEST
ON PHONE SERVICE
West End Citizens Criticise Service
in That Suburb at Meeting of
Civic League

The telephone service at West End was
roundly condemned at meeting of the
Civic league of that suburb last night
and delegation will call on the board
of city commissioners this mornir-g To
make formal protest and to ask the COM
missioners to afford relief
The meeting was well attended and
several matters of local interest We're
discussed. The telephone matter, how
ever was the main topic and several
speeches We're made in which the tele-
phone service of West End was severely
scored
The president of the league, Dr. w.
c. Gewin, called for volunteers to appear
before the city commissioners tomorrow,
and practically everyone present stated
they would be present If possible and
present their kick" ]. Wiley logan.
secretary of the league, stated thai the
complaints about the telephone service
were general and that immediate relief
would be asked for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02
CHARGES AGAINST
GNASSI DROPPED

The cases against DIR. Charles Gnassi,
Well known Italian physician, were
nolle pressed yesterday in the first divi-
sion of the criminal court by Judge Will
liam E. Fort, at the. suggestion o. the
solicitor. DR.. Gnassi was indicted on
charge of embezzement and at the last
term of the criminal court was convicted.
The Judgment was set aside, however,
on motion for a new trial, as a material
witness for the defendant was not sum-
moned at the trial The testimony of this
witness threw a different light on the
situation and Judge Fort granted new
trial When the case was called yester-
day no witnesses for the prosecution were
present and at the request of Circuit
Solicitor Joseph r. Tate the two cases
against DR.. Gnassi We're nolle prossei.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02
"Robin Hood

Jerome Daley, who is singing the part
of will Scarlet" the outlaw in the
DeKoven Opera company's production
Of Robin HOOD which will be at the
jefferson theatre the evening of october
3, is pupil of George Kupfer Of
Leipsic and possesses basso-cantanti
voice of remarkable evenness and puri-
ty of tone and wide range. His ability
in recitation is also noted and, with the
possible exception of David Btspham' 5
his recitation of Longfellows poem,
King Robert of Sicily" with the musi-
cal setting by Rossiter G. Cole, Is un-
approached. Seat sale next Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02
SPECIAL GRAND JURY
MAY BE CALLED TO
TAKE UP THAW CASE
Order Converting Jury and Designat-
ing Carmody to Take Charge Is
Expected Today

Albany. N. Y. October 1.-The advis-
ability OF a special session of the New
York county grand jury to consider de-
velopments in the Thaw case was dis
cussed today by Acting Governor Glynn,
Attorney General Carmody William
Travers Jerome and District Attorney
Conger of Duchess county. An order
convening the grand jury and designating
the proceedings is expected from Act
ing Governor Glynn tomorrow. Reports
have been received by the state officials
it was said today. that undue influence
had been used in an effort to prevent
the Duchess county grand jury from re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02
Urge Immediate Action

Immediately after the action of the
commission, the Kelley associates sent
telegrams to their engineers, to the Cort-
landt company, the Taylor company and
others informing them of it. The tele-
gram to the Cortlandt Engineering COM
pany urged the latter to get its attorney
and engineers at work as soon as possi-
bic in examining the Birmingham fea-
lures of the work so that everything
would be ready to proceed by November /.
Many people were of the opinion yes
terday that the kelleys had not wished to
deposit the $4,000. but this was erroneous
as they have been willing to do that. it
is said, from the first. The only favors
they asked this time, and which We're
granted. was the extension of time to
make the $4,000 bond and to deposit the
$4,000 in notes.
This now makes $4,000 which the Kel-
leys have deposited with the city to pro-
tect their franchise and which is the prop
erty of the city whether or not the Kel-
leys forfeit their franchise in the future
with 0s..ar expenses which have been in
Cured within the past IL months by the
Kelley interests, it Is estimated that they
have already placed over $4,000 cash into
their railway negotiations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02
"North of 53'

Many thrilling incidents as well as
innumerable educational features VIII
be observed in the reproduction Of
North of 3d." to be shown at the JEFF
ferson theatre October and 7, Mon
day and Tuesday, with matinees daily.
The motion pictures deal with the life
and habits of native Indians and Eski-
mos In Alaska as well as the invasion
of the white man.. The seat sale Will
begin Friday Special prices are made
for the presentation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02

RYDING WILL VISIT
HOME IN ENGLAND

II, c. Ryding, assistant to the vice pres
ident of the Tennessee Coal Iron and
Railroad company, will leave this morn
Ing for New York, from which port he
viii sail on the lmperator for Europe. He
will visit his old home in England, where
his sister has been spending the sum-
mer. and will accompany her to Birming-
ham. Mr.. Ryding will also visit some
friends in England before returning home.
He expects to be gone several weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02

Vim, vigor, vitality, virility
in a word, strength is the net
result Of regularly drinking a
good mineral water.
Standing alone in its class,
the high regard in which
WHITE ROCK WATER is
held by the doctors Of today is
attested by its enormous sale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02
Orpheu um--VaudcyilIe

Many patrons of the Orpheum consid-
er this weeks vaudeville bill tho strong
est that has been seen at the house this
season. with Ave acts! that are good.
The Metropolitan Dancers are the rea-
ture of the bill. with a very clever lead
Ing woman In the songs and dances,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02
-"The Confession"

a. well told drama Is offered In "The
Confession" at the Bijou this week. and
as a rule 1t is well acted by COM
pany of merit. The story IL dramatic.
and has a number Of thrilling scenes
which arouse the audience As a matt :
nee attraction 1t Is drawing good
houses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02
Riiou-"Sold for Money!

Cecil Spooner, one OF the most popu-
lar actresses who visits Birmingham.
wrote sold for Money" which comes
to the Bijou next-wcek. II IL q comedy
drama, and II said to be very clever,
It was produced recently for the first
time in New York and was decided
success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02

reputation as minstrel manager and
this reputation was made and is being
sustained by keeping faith with the
public Many well known minstrel stars
are with Field this year. The seat sale
will begin this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02
Al G. Fields Minstrels

At the Jefferson theatre Friday and
Saturday nights and Saturday matinee
Al G. Field and his famous minstrels
will be seen Al G. Fild has made a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02
Ready to Make. Contract


However, a this juncture of the nro.
ceedings, Mr. Kelley presented 10 ne
commissioners a telegram from the enpi-
neering company which intends to buiId
the railway. 1t follows
George c. Kelley: Plans and sneci6.
cations as approved by city of BiI,rnng.
ham of birmingham Rapid Transit rail.
way have been submitted and examined
by us, and we stand ready to make fi,n,
contract secured by board to undertalxa !
and complete construction thereof upon
H. p. Taylor & Co.'S underwriting Sc
curities In accordance with the contract
with you.
'CORTLANDT ENGINEERING co.,
Following this was a telegram to Mr.
Kelley from one Of the largest dnancja
! houses and banking concerns in the east
concern located at Pittsburg Pa tbe
name of which it was not desired TO mak,.
public, which stated that the underwrit-
Ing company, H. p. Taylor & Co. wos
financially able to handle the proposition
It ~faaopvs:
1 ['Mr. George c.. Kelley, First National
Bank Building, Birmingham:
~. p. Taylor q Co. absolutely quail
"a financially and otherwise to handle
"A contract
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02

of board. Weatherly approves. wire vo,r
approval to him.
"GEORGE {, LEI1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02

turning an indictment against Thaw
charging bribery in connection with his
escape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02
MORE TIME GRANTED
6 KELLEYS IN WHICH TO
: DEPOSIT THE NOTES

Continued from Page Five,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02
Agreement Is Signed

~ Exum then stated he was willing
p atcept the 5000 cash and grant the 30
k9ys extension and not long after At
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-05-15
Read About The Law In The
Journal

In order that our readers NAV
have attractive and valuable in.
formation about the law and its
ways the Journal has secured the
services of popular writer and
able attorney who is preparing a
series of Popular Talks on Law, "
which will appear regularly in the
columns of this publication. These
articles are written so you can
understand them, and are of fasci-
mating interest as we'll as genuinely
instructive. The first article will
appear soon. Its title is, wills:
Breakable and Unbreakable.
Watch for it. Read the Journal
and secure the advantages of this
popular feature. Don't miss it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-05-15
THE NORMAL INVESTIGATED

The State Board of Public Aft airs
finished its inspection of the State
Normal school at this place. The
inspection as to the physical condi-
ton and needs of the school was
made in April, by Mr.. Lindholm and
an engineering and building expert.
The investigation of administration
and instruction, during the pas t
two weeks, which was completed
last Saturday, was conducted by
Mr.. Lindholm and Mr.. Farmer, of
the Bureau of Municipal Res earch
of New Nork City. These men in
spired the school and community as
b Ell ng broad-minded, impartial
gentlemen, and their methods of
getting at actual conditions inspir-
ed confidence, leaving no doubt
here as TO the thoroughness and
fairness of the investigation.
Before leaving, both Mr.. Lind
holm and Mr.. Farmer expressed
pleasure and satisfaction oyer the
attitude of the faculty and the stu
dents toward the investigation.
They also let citizens and others
know that they might we'll have
honest pride in che ms titution lo!'
Gated at this place. s.
An incident of the investigation
was, that after visiting a TEACHER
and being unfavorably impressed.
with his work, the class was bgfven1
test of work done during the sem
ester. Imagine the surprise of the
experts when the papers proved to
be one of the best sets of papers
that ever came into their hands.
After following the work of this
teacher and studying him from diff
ferent angles, Mr.. Farmer frankly
stated that actual results proved
LuIo LOdOAOL " bC O1C gOL Tic VCLy
strongest in his work in this coun-
try. This little incident shows the
necessity of more than merely visi-
tation in order to pass judgment on
the work of teacher.
The investigation consisted of.
complete srenographic notes of
m any Rotations; stenographic
notes of conferences with members
of the faculty; oral and written
tests; examination of note books,
and careful study of the records
of the school.
On Friday afternoon, May 2, the
corps of experts, with their steno-
graphers, were entertained at twelve
O'Clock luncheon in the dining room
of the Domestic Science Depart
ment, by girls of the Eighth Grade.
Present Crabtree and other members
of the faculty were also present.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-05-15
City League Season Opens

The first game of the Business
Mems League schedule was played
on the high school campus Tues
day afternoon, between the "Hoos-
Ter Bards" and the White Crests."
1t was a most exciting game from
the start, when Mayor Stiles opened
the game by pitching the first ball,
until the grand finale, when the
"Bards" came out from under a two
run handicap and won the game aft
er two men were out. The final
score was II to H. Many spectacu-
lar plays featured the game, such
as double plays, and long hits.
Six innings were played. On ac-
count of illness a few of the regu-
lar members OF these teams were
unable TO get into the game, and
their places were filled by members
of the Caterpillar" team. The line
uD was as follows:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-05-15
Materials of Old Steamboatlng
Days Desired

During the past two years there
has been assembled at the State
Historical Museum at Madison,
Wis, collection of specimens and
pictures illustrating the interesting
period of the old Mississippi River
steamboating and log and lumber
rafting days. This exhibit, which
is already quite extensive and valu-
able, was inspired by Mr.. George
Byron Merrick, the we'll known au-
thor of "Old Times on the Upper
Mississippi RIVER" now a resident
of Madison, and who himself served
successfully as cabin boy, clerk,
and cub" pilot on some of the
once famous steamboats,. Many of
the specimens in the collection were
collected by him from steamboat
captains, pilots, and engineers of
his acquaintance.
In order to still further increase
the growing educational value of
this collection to students of Upper
Mississippi Valley history and to
the public, the Museum solicits
gifts of photographs and pictures
of steamboat officers, boats, ware
houses and river towns of this peri
cd (1850-1890). 1t will be pleased
to receive copies of former days
steamboat advertising, passage
tickets, passes, invoices, insurance
papers, account books, and other
printed and manuscript matter.
Specimens of other articles formerly
in use on river steamboats, will also
be greatly appreciated by the Muse
um. All gifts will be properly &C.
knowledged and will be marked
with the donors name. Descend
ents of old time river men should
take advantage of this opportunity
to permanently preserve to the pub
lie remembrance of their service.
Doubtless there is at present hid.
den away in many attics and other
out of the way corners articles of this
character which are of little value
to their owners, by which present
and future generations of students
of Mississippi Valley history would
be benefited if preserved in the
Museum. Communications con.
corning intended gifts may be ad-
dressed to Charles E. Brown, Chief
of the Museum at Madison.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-05-15
THIRTY-SIX YEARS AGO ITEMS
Taken From The River Falls Journal Of
May II, 1877

An act preventing the destruction
OF birds was passed last winter bv
the Legislature.
Belden Eaton is clearing off his
lot on Cascade avenue and is pre-
pairing TO build house.
Toby Lord is conductor of the
dust-dozer which plies between the
postoffice and the Pierce House.
Messrs. 0. A. Sather and ]. Han
sen, both of this place, have engag-
ed in the hardware business at Can
non Falls, Mimi.
Our public school Is in good run.
ming order, with an attendance of
l65 pupils. Miss Eva Powell has
been engaged as an assistant
teacher.
The grasshopper region in Mime
sofa, according to the Pioneer
Press, has an area of $50 miles in
breadth and $50 miles in length. Ii
nearly two thirds of the
state.
A lodge of the |. O. o. F. has
been organized at Maiden Rock.
The names of the officers are as fol-
lows: Jacob Butcher, Samuel War
rem, Frank McVean, NJ. Denhan, j.
d. Trumbnll. j. w. Hancock, Geo.
Heslin, j. H. Steele, G. r. Barton.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-05-15
CITY IMPROVEMENTS

There has been considerable tall
of late concerning the question O
city improvements. The comment:
have bordered in a way in the ma
ture of criticism directed at the new
City Council. 1t has been brought
up in these discussions that the
Council was expected to do much in
the line of REFORM" better streets
etc., and much ''judicious" expend.
iture of money for the betterment
of the city.
And there are a goodly number oil
chances for the expenditure of
money for improvements in this
city, although River Falls, in our
estimation, stacks up" pretty we'll
in comparison with its neighbors in
streets. water and light service,
etc f; in fact we think it would be
hard to find city of its size better
equipped in these lines.
But, (and that word should be
spelled $50 the chief reason that
more hasn't been done or planned
by the Council is the fact that the
city Golfers just now produce no re-
sounding jingle or, rustic when
shaken-the melody" has been
shaken all out of them,
Last year the Council had to spend
about $4,000 of the city's money,
and the beginning of the present
fiscal year found the city's till
totally tapped. Just before the old
Council retired it contracted for a
steel f1ume to replace the old fume
at the upper electric power plant,
at cost of about $500.
All money for city work must
come out of the General Fund
and not from either the Water Works
Bond Fund or the Water Power
Bond Fund. The amount availa-
BILE now for current expenses is the
$1,000 or so due from water rents
July /, and what may be collected
for electric lights, and the license
fees, which may be granted in July,
which amount will not go far toward
any very extensive schedule of i'm
provements after the fume is paid
for and the current expenses are
paid.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-05-15
COST OF SHOE MATERIALS

In the five years from 1904 to 1909
there was very heavy increase in
the cost of materials used in shoe
manufacturing. In 1904, as shown
by the census figures, the cost Of
shoe materials was $l97 1868 900. In
1909 these materials had risen to
$277 1853 900, or an increase of $780,
los, 900, or Al per cent.
These figures, while only issued
by the government at a compare
lively recent date, are now three
years old, and during these pasA
three years the cost of shoe aWatehA
ais has advanced still moFsrFapidfy, ~
it being computed that1the average
increase in the ccstuIoff theniuppersIw
and soles of shoes during the past
three years has Seen abont, r. per
cent per year. The cestsg9freeysry ii
form of shoeom aterials Dutside9of'
leather hasriadean6edJo thoughe of
course, Thy PrfhcfbA it9m pr III. Of
crease is tn nSfs44ssaf h}erft 20 bn9 edt b4aw
There apps aTs't9 bsJapitA absgAnody
eral dispositi0nnonsh the part ofbtheey
public4dibiame aallF6ffn sof tlYepfnZnb
creasing cost g6f f liyibg,H 70 'ytt9st$s %
bpb6qlt a5nas the fipc reasiHge oshafur
shoes is concerned such a conelusrds
eion would not hstifiabledLeath4'
er supplies 7areit snort and 1fhcreasT
I,ingiy ghnni6 ptics a,b}s$elasseh ,lesgaii
cattle are being raised and killeainae
ptoparIon to the population I99dO"
F. There are actually less cattle on"f
the hoof, while the population is in
creasing. This makes meat high,
while at the same time, giving a
short supply of hides from which 10
make leather for shoes for an in
creasing population.
From this decreasing supply of
leather is taken the leather for
automobiles, for furniture, for
book-bindings, clothing, saddlery
and harnesses, trunks and bags,
etc., and the shoe manufacturer
must enter into competition with all
of these in ustries in a short mark
ct to obi in leather from which to
make shoes.
Moreover, this condition is world
wide. 1t is not due to the opera
ton of any trusts or combinations.
The shoe industry is singularly free
from trust control. 1t has over
1900 independent manufacturers
who are engaged in open competi-
ton and their product is distributed
in something over $4,000 stores.
All of these are trying to serve the
public as best they can under nm
favorable market conditions. Con-
ditions so unfayorable in fact as to
compel advances in the price of
shoes from season to season.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-05-15
FOR SALE

Two city residences on West
Side-l frst-class house and two
lots. And good house, barn and
chicken house, with 6 lots. just the
place for chicken raising or garden
ing. Also my 95-acre farm adjoin-
ing the city limits; there is no bet
ter farm than this in the state. j. In.
quire of Walter Glass. Phone 5O.-
adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-05-15

There has been considerable ad.
verse criticism passed by autoists
on the location of the toll house for
the Hudson bridge, the kick arising
from the fact that the autos will
have to stop at the very foot of the
steep incline and will therefor be
forced to make the grade on low"
A big machine coming down that
incline wild" would be very apt to
change the location of the toll house
bit, and the narrow pass betw cen
the house and rail is liable to cause
little difficulty also.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-05-15
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

Special meeting of the Common
Council called by the Mayor.
Council convened at lis p. m ,
Mayor Stiles in the chair.
Aldermen present: Williams, Ost-
ness, Knowles and Sutherland.
Mayor stated that the object of
the meeting is to make first pay
ment on the new flume in accord
ance with contract.
On motion voted, that an order be
issued on the City Treasurer for the
sum of 100000 to the Power En-
cheering Co.. as first payment on
their contract dated March 20, 1918.
All voting aye. Adjourned.