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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
SENATE RAPS AMBASSADOR
Resolution Calls on Walter n. Page to
Explain Panama Canal Speech
Delivered in london.

Waahtngton--A resolution calling
np.n Wa1<sr H PHwe. unifed States
ambassador to Great Brttnin. sc~ An
explanation Of q Panama canal speech
which he fs reported to have delivered
recently before the Associated Cham,
hers CT Commerce in London. has been
adopted by the senate. The resolution
was introduced by Senator Chamber
lain. democrat. OF Oregon. an oppc-
nsnt OF the repeal OF the free tolls pro-
vision
The resolution then calls on the sec
retary of state to furnish to the sem
ate without delay a eepy OF the speech
made by the American ambassador.
and particularly that part thereof Civ
ing his definition OF the Monroe doc
trine and that portion thereof in which
he IS alleged to have stated that the
British would profit most by the use Of
the Panama canal"
The definition attributed 20 III am
bassador was that the Monroe doctrine
simply meant this. THAT the United
States would prefer that no European
government should gain more land in
the new world"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
alina lns.i,us. sill Passes.

The Kyle bill. providing for new
state blind institute and for commits
sion empowered to secure another To-
cation on state land in or near the
city Of Jackson, was passed in the sen
ate. Under the provisions Of the bill.
the commission is directed to sell off
the present property at not less than
ss5, eco, which is deemed a reasonable
valuation for such realty. The pro
ceeds are to be devoted to the expense
Of building and equipping the new
plant. the commission being clothed
with plerarv power
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
TIDAL WAVE BROWNS 1000
Violent Hurricane Drives Waters Of
the Sea CT Axov Over Two
Russian Towns.

Ekaterinodar. Russia.-More than l,
600 persons perished in the inundation
Of the towns of Stanitza and Achtyr-
skaja BY a tidal wave from the Sea OF
Axov. The wave struck the towns dur
ing a violent hurricane which swept
the province OF kuban- More than $50
persons were drowned in the floods in
Yasenkaja
A dam collapsed in the town Of Tenn
ryuk. on the Taman peninsula. IS miles
northwest Of this city. flooding the
greater part Of the city and drowning
many persons. The sea washed away
$50 buildings in Achtyrskaia- Tenn
ryuk is historic town with popula-
tion OF $4,000. 1t once was the seat Of
the Turkish fortress Adass-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
sens,obia s.aI Estate sOo~..

Senatohia.-S Senatohia real estate
has taken on an additional boom The
Birmingham Development company
took over the Old Ward hotel property
some time ago. which consisted Of an
old building and two acres of land
and having divided the tract into con
venient lots. sold them out this week
to the highest bidder. The tract a. a
whole sold for something over y4.FO0
per acre. This Is tho highest price
for which real estate has ever sold
during the history Of the town.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
STATE SEEKS RECORDS.
Decision Soon in South Mississipri
Railroad Suit.

Laurel.-A decision by Chancellor
Samuel Whitman on the states mo-
tion seeking TO compel L. A. Johnson.
viee-president Of the New Orleans
Terminal company. TO prodIce certain
letters and records. will be made scan.
according TO an announcements hv The
court at the conclusion of the eSam-
nation OF Mr.. Jones in the states
long drawn out railroad custer ezii
The state is seeking books and iettrFs
OF the Southern. New Orleans AND
Northeastern and Alabama and ViekN
burg railroads. said to have been writ
ten at the time Of an alleged merger
twenty years ago. Mr.. Jones disputed
the right Of the state TO require pro
tuctiou Of the records
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19

Al an executive session of the psns-
tsntiary subcommittee. the foiiowinx
telegram vas prepared and dispatched
- &. r. Boyce. OF Memphis.
foar ietrer Of March :. received.
Committee accepts proposition therein
contained. and committees and gov
srnor agree 70 give you and your books
and papers safe return 20 Memphis.
Wire rs az once when Ne may ex sect
yaH-
THIS action IL the Aftermath Of pro-
Greetings in the house IN which feso-
htion proposing that a subcommittee
be ssnt 10 Memphis to inspect the
Boyce books pertaining to their Mis-
sissippi peniteutiary cotton transac-
tiuus. was voted down. on the gen
erai ground Of non jurisdiction. Boyce
had submitted an alternative plan that
be be allowed to bring his books to
Jackson and that proposition was &C
as the telegram indicated.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
LARGEST WARSHIP AFL0AT
Gsznt saperdresdnouan Texas Turned
oyer to the United States Gov.
eminent by Builders.

Newport News. va--All ready for
fight or frolic." the giant superdread-
nought Texas. most powerful battle
ship afloat in the world. left the yards
Of her builders here. the Newport
News Shipbuilding company. for the
Norfolk navy yard. distant only few
miles, there to he turned over to Rear
Admiral Usher, eommandant Of the
Norfolk station
In length the fighter is 573 feet with
a beam Of 90 feet Ga inches. so that
in passing through the Panama canal
locks she would have almost fifteen
feet 70 spare.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19

Oxford-W. : vardaman. United
States marshal for the northern dis
trict Of Mississippi. has named his
deputies. with headquarters. as FOL
lows Thomas R. Schrimsher. Aber-
deem. James ". Wright. Calhoun
CITY: Rufus z. Walt. Ciarksdale. Lu-
ther V. Carpenter. Corinth: Charles
Il Thomas. E0seiusko. All have quail
fled and entered upon the discharge
their official dnties. The deputy for
Sford has not been appointed
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19

Canton = Lew. former cashier Of
tho Mlssissippi STATE Bank AMI who
was appointed ~ she directors in cor
lunstlnn Eita L. p HnseleY D. liquidate
the Affairs q the bank. has reuderrl
his resignation Il hs row learned
that the cash on hand IN the Nissis
sippi STATE Bank Eas eomething less
than s50ea. instead Of ssa.oeo st arsi
rcnortsd
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
Prison Recommendations Made.

The Joint committee on penitentiary
has prepared another partial report
and recommendation arising out of
their Investigations and observations.
which were presented to the house by
Mr.. Sabors. of the house section OF
the committee. The committee would
make the office OF superintendent
elective. abolish the position OF trav-
cling sergeant and enact a Law reqgir-
iag the county sheriffs 70 deliver con
victs 20 the penitentiary. and provide
for their compensation. which. in the
opinion of the committee. would b.
IN economical change.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
Or. S. ". elass on ..eaIsh seara.

Or :. ". Glass af Lyon. a former
member Of the house Of representa-
tiveH. has been appointed by Gov.
Brewer 70 succeed Dr. u J. AleXandsr,
who was elected president Of the board
of health az the last meeting. to sue
eeed Or. Bryan. Of Amory. resigned a
few days ago IN letter 70 Secretary
Z. II. Galloway. giving as hts reasons
the pressure Of private practice The
appointment Of Dr. Glass goes 70 tbs
senate for confirmation
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19

Meridian.-There viii be no profess
sional baseball in Meridian this sea-
SON. This question has been settled
beyond 4 doubt ~ l. Weiss. Owner
of the Meridian franchise. has mailed
out letters making all ths men who
belonged to the MeriiiaR club free
agents.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19

Ackerman. .--Juds : e. HuEhston.
who suffered a pa1aiytie stroke while
sitting in his laN Office. is deal. Dur
INK The vardamau administration h.
vas appointed a special judge and had
always been quite active iu polite.
lie had served as county superinteud-
ent Of education and vas a member Of
the legislature in isS8.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19

A house bill passed by the senate
gives owners Of land the right to Pc
tition the court 10 make the owner OF
adjoining land remove drift. etc. az
his own expense. that might prevent
the flow OF water fof drainage pur
poses.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
1900. ooo Portland Eirr.

Portland. Ore.-F'ire swept all that
section Of the Portland water front on
the east side from the upper to the
lower Albina ferries. destroying Co
lumbia dock No. = and Montgomery
dock No. 1. the steamships Cricket and
GIenroy. and much other property. en-
failing a loss estimated at sf.8e0 600.
The area burned covered six blocks
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
conxiets MAKE up Reward.

Dallas. Tex--A reward of S35 for
the return OF two Of their number. who
broke parole and escaped. has been Of
fered by forty-six eenvicts. members
Of a party which recently began
working roads without guards or
shackIes, under. an experimental plan
of the state.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
Peace JubiIee Recognizes.

The senate passed the two bills ere
ating a state commission for the Ma
tiouai Peace Jubilee to be held at
Vieksburg in 1915, and appropriating
ten thousand dollars to pay the ex-
peuses Of INDECENT Mississippi vet
erans who attend
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19

Carthage--The board Of supervisors
u LeRke eoElty hGs ordered the dip
ping OF eottle. The local inspectors
we're appointed at this meeting and
the dipping viii begin April l. This
was a surprise TO most people. as they
thought the quarantine had been
raised for the county.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
Panama sHI klllsa.

The house OF representatives. after
some considerable discussion. killed
the bill proposing to appropriate si0.=
000 in order that the state be repre-
sented at the Panama-Paeific exposi
tion. The objections in the maiH
were that the passage q the bill
would entail on the people OF the state
going down into thei- individual pock
cts in order to raise 100000 with
which to augment the amount
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
Sick Woman Nearly crem.,.a

Derma.--While Tom Williams was
en- route TO get physician for his
sick wife his house caught fire anc
burned to the grounl. Mrs. Williams
barely escaping. The children gave
the alarm anG Mrs. Williams brother
rescued ths sick woman
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19

The senate committee on finance
has reported favoTably the Potter btu
for floating a bond issue for sl.5e0.9
at AZ per cent. taking care of the ex-
peeted deficit in revenue for the next
biennial period Should this bin pass
IL would obyiate tse necessity for rais-
ing the tax levy. which some OF the
lawmakers have favored
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19

Landon.-A committee. which In
eIrdes the duke OF Wellington Lord
Roberts and the lord mayor OF Lon
son- has been formed TO raise a pub
lie fund Of $4,000 to purchase the
Waterloo battlefield to preserve L
frpr, a speculative builder.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19

Chicago.-F'ive armed robbers broke
into the mail order branch Of the
Hartman Furniture company here.
blew open the effice safe. threw aside
valuable securities. discarded $40 Gee
in money orders and escaped with sl5,-
600 cash.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
STATE win Get 100000.

Raleigh. y. Cit is stated that
North Carolina will collect 100000
from the estate Of George W. Wander
bilt- The estate in North Carolina is
valued at $780, eco. and the inheri-
tanee tax on this will amount to a
round 100000.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19

Baltimore. Md--One thousand pu-
pills Of a public school here were
marched from the building in good or
der while fire. which originated in the
cellar was making rapid progress
through the structure The building
was destroyed
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
Made ~ Suicide Ast.mot..

New York.-Herman T. Atkins Of
Brooklyn has begun suit fer separa-
ton against HIS wife on the ground
that his nerves were shattered by her
repeated attempts TO commit suicide.
Twenty-three times. alleged Atkins.
Mrs. Atkins vainly attempted to take
her life.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19

The fight 10 have a ruapportionment
Of members o. the legislature was re
uewed when Senator Mouager called
Gp for reconsideration the concurrent
resolution TO submit a constitutional
amendment 70 the people for this puI
pose.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
Blaze Sweeps Oklahoma Town.

Oklahoma, City--F'ire destroyed q
business buildings. several residences
and a 50, 900 barrel storage tank Of the
Texas company at Kieter. Okla. en-
failing a loss estimated al Sl5o.000
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19

Atlanta--A new inquiry into the
murder Of Mary Phagan. factory giri.
has been begun here by the head OF a
widely known detective agency The
investixation is said to have the back
ing Of several private citizens.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
Negro Arrested for Murder.

Fayette.-Constahle Brown arrested
a negro named William Wallace on in
formation received from the sheriff
OF Bolivar county charging Wallace
with the murder OF William Cooper In
Bolivar county in 1909.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
SUES JUDGE FoR sioo.oon.
Lawyer Hammond Of Cleveland As.
Balm FOR Disbarsrent.

oatf' fef Ot*oaffUcHA
HattieshurF a. A. Hammond. at
torney at Cleveland. Miss. has filed
suit In Forrest county for t100.0oa
damages against Judge Paul ID. John
son OF the Twelfth Circuit Court dt
trict. Grounds for the suit were Ia
at the April. 1913. term of court
Laurel, when a man named Hicksou
client OF Hammond. was on trial foi
petit larceny During this trial a ~it
ness named Frank Jones was placed
grand jury for having carried wit
nesses out Of the state. Following this
incident Hammond was cited for con
tempt Of court by Judge Johnso-
was later disbarred from furti
tice in Judge Jonnson's
was fined 800 and given
tence OF thirty days. the fine
tence being remitfed during
havior after plaintiff had serv'
days In Jail
Hammond claims damages.
mental agony al being placed
criminals In Jail. because of n
prfsonment. for the loss % NOR
being forced IN retire from
damage suit heard Al at terra
court. loss Of other pr lice because -
the disbarmsnt proceedings. xnd ths
, fast that he ~as forees sve r~st
eiberx. his home. IN carry o
his lav practice -@
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
SLAYER sIIis Accepts sentence.

Ckicaso--William Cheney Ellis. Gin
cinnati leather merchant. convicted OF
killing his wife. accepted a sentence of
fifteen years in the state penitsntiary
without making an effort to get a new
trial
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
cr.,... coast Guard service.

WashIz gton.-The senate passed q
bill to create a coast guard service by
consolidating the revenue cutter ssrv-
ice End the life Saving serviea. The
house Is expected 10 ps.ss the bill
without opposition
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
NomInasion of Clay Confirmed.

washington--Fhe senate has con
firmed the nomination Of Henry Clay
Hall. OF Colorado. as interstate COM
merce commissioner to succeed Charles
A. Prouty.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19

Nearly all the appropriation bills
As.ve been cleared from the ealesdars
the two houses. ant some leaders
,hlnk that the bond issue can be speed
ii, put through without lengthy de
hates.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
..xs.s.r- lone. !. pepersed.

Trinidad---Mother" Mary Jones
rc,sa woman strike leader. who has
haer a military prisoner in San Rafael
hospital here since January Il. was
,,+ aboard a train quietly and seuf
-, ~ the coal strike district
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
President con,rautes Lie Sentence.

Washington President Wilson
ecmmutcd to fifteen years the Life
sentence imposed On c. H. Williams,
Z May. 1905. in the United States
sourt fer the northern district Of the
indian territcry. for Killing his wife.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19

Bersin--Representatives OF all the
,rzns-Atlantic shipping interests ara
here to attend a conference for the
nnrpose of arranging a renewal Of the
traffic pool
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19

Trenton, " The Rt- Rev. John
Scarborough. DID. Protestant Episeo-
pal bishop Of New Jersey. died here,
after a short Illness. He was in his
eighty-third year
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19

Muncie--sFHneie decided against sa-
looms by majority CT 49, votes in 4
local option election A number Of
women worked at the polls. serving
lunch to the temperance advocates
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19

Hearne, Tesx.-After he had shot and
twice wounded J. R. Robertson. plan
taticn manager. near here. BIZ VIII
liams. negro. Was hanged by a posse
of citizens. Robertson viii recover.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19

Jaekson--Fredsrick William yokns,
a prominent figure in Mississippi dur
ing the early days OF the civil war,
died few days ago AZ Asheville. Re
served as private secretary to War
Governor Pettus and was later state
librarian.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
WIN No. Maintain Refugees

Mexico City.-The Mexican govern
reut has informed the United States
government that il wiz refuse to meet
the cost Of maintenance Of Mexican
prisoners interned at Fort Bliss, Tex
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19

Owosso. Mich.-Darfel O'ConneIl
known as the oldest living member of
the fraternal organization OF EIks. died
az his home near here He was 100
years old He was member Of the
Owosso lodge Of Eiks-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19

Absrdeen--When enc case or ss..
State vs. GHii Barter and Mrz. Hardin
Adams. indicted IN cuhnecfion With
the failure 0f the First State BanD
OF Prairis. Was called in circuit cour-.
two petitions signsd by practically all
OF the individual ieaasiiars Il the
bank were presenfed asking hat the
defendants b. relsa -
The depositors stated taaf iHey have
no desire to proserHis Wr. Rarhsr or
Mrs. Adams. believing fnaf their ruilt.
IL any was merely technical. that
Hardin Adams. who controlled aud
actively operated the hank. had es-
capped from jail. and that Il the court
and district attorney Wauit approve
the settlement and the indictments a.
requested BY the deposifnrs 80 that
me muney and securities could be dis.
trihatea AMONG them. a favor would
b. conferred upon them for shirh
they wunid b. dreply grateful The
euarf artsTed the release Of the De
fena&Dts. ~ requested.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19

Gulfport.-M. j. Crawford. first man
ager Of the Mexican Gulf hotel at Pass
Christian and one OF the best known
hotel men on the coast. died at that
place a few days ago.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19

San Bernardino. CAL W. ELS
worth. 81. who spent lifetime and
$3.50. 600 in charity work on the Pacific
coast. died here penniless aud avictim
uf tuberculosis.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
c,nt Sell Prison farms.

The penitentiary committee of the
sensse has made an unfavo-able report
~ the T:r'-seil bin TO sell Oakley and
5eIEicat farms Of the state peliseE-
aary.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19

Juarez.-James Logan an American
,agro Is locked up here. charged with
ss;rr a spy. Consul Edwards was as
sr-,d that summary action would not
be taken
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
Eiar oax siI Is klI.,a.

The senate Judiciary committee has
killed the bill TO make Flag Day
legal holiday. and also the bill 10 per
init liens on land to faruishe-s Of tiis
for drainage.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
Isnsmen, cir. Kits -Four.

Bridgeport. Conn--Three men are
dead and fourth IS dying from hav-
ing been overcome by smoke in a ten
ement fire. here
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
Italian Cabinet Resigns.

Rome.-Tae resignation OF the Ital-
ian cabinet is officially announced by
Premier Giovanni Giolitti-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
vanaersilt lefs sso.cco.ooo.

New York.-The viii OF George w.
F27Gerbist. who died in Washington.
$ ready TO be filed for probate. It
socses Of an estate Il about $4,000
100.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19

Another attempt TO have a factory
inspector IS in hill introduced by Sen.
ator Bailey 10 create the office OF in
specror for factories employing woEle7
and children.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19

Eoulka-W. F. Andrews. whose
store building was burned in January.
IS now having q >rick store built.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19

Dusseldorf. German-.-The famcr
thirteenth century ch.- p = s. N----
tnUs. ct Nasss. foCr r
has been practically 6e-tf. - = H.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
Electric lights fo- Utica.

Utica--The city council is consider.
ing z proposition for the irStalIatios
OF an electric light plant.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-24

PROFESSIONAL cANoG
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-24
MUNICIPAL NEWS
Some Items of Interest From the
Public Offices About Occur.
ranoes of the Week.

The City Council last Monday night
transacted the following business:
Ordinance from Mayor Harrison for
zones of quiet about homes Of i'll sent
to health committee.
Proposal for third street car track
in State street between Madison and
Polk streets, sent to local transpor.
tation committee for public hearings.
Ordinance to purchase city per
cent harbor bonds with S1,OOO.OOO of
traction funds passed.
Ordered the committee on police,
fire. schools and civil service to pre-.
pare ordinance requiring graduate
nurses In massage parlors.
Passed an order permitting all pub.
lie utility corporations In whose earn
ings the city shares to contribute to
the Red Cross.
Approved item of 100000 in next
years budget for new schools.
Placed on file an ordinance provid.
ing for the vacation of part of Stone
street In favor Of the Potter Palmer
estate.
Passed an ordinance prohibiting
the sale Of "sparklers," a supposedly
harmless form Of fireworks.
Sent to finance committee an order
Of Aid. Martin J. Healy for a special
committee to consider union wage
scales for city employees. Vote 41.24.
Appropriation Of Aid. Kerner for
$4,000 for police to experiment In au.
tomobile fender tests sent to finance
committee.
Ordinance prohibiting duplication
OF bank names sent to judiciary com.
mittee by Aid. Emerson.
Chairman OF public utility standing
committees named by Mayor Harri.
son to attend national utilities con.
vention in Philadelphia, Nov. ~ to IL.
At 1905 p. m, the Council ad.
journed until next Monday evening.
The finance committee OF the City
Council passed a resolution permit.