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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-02-19
State BANKS MAY
buy NEW STOCK
BARKER CITES OPINION WHICH
WILL ENTITLE LOCAL INsTI.
TurioNs TO BENEFITS.
INcIDENTALLYHEL BUSINESS
Many Inquiries Received From FInan-
clers by Commissioner Mitchell
and Attorney General Barker
Others Lawyers Say No.

Jefferson City.-ln an opinion trans
mitted to State Bank Examiner J. T.
Mitchell, Attorney General Barker Of
fcially rules that a bank or trust com
pany organized and operating under
the laws of Missouri can legally buy
and hold stock in the federal reserve
system, under the new currency law.
Both Bank Commissioner Mitchell
and Attorney General Barker ruled in
formally some weeks ago that they
could do this, taking the opposite
view of the law to that expressed by
Frederick w. Lehman of st. Louis.
Many inquiries have come TO both
the banking department and tae office
of the attorney general within the last
10 days from banks DESTROYS of invest
ing in the stock of the reserve banks,
and in order to answer them definitely
the official ruling was asked by Com
missioner Mitchell.
Holding Of Stock incident.
The attorney general holds that
while the laws of Missouri do not ex-
pressly authorize state banks to hold
stock in other banks and corp jrations,
the opinion of Judge Valiant in the
case Of the Missouri Pacific, in which
it was held that the ownership of
stock by the railroad company in a
coal mining corporation WIS legiti-
mate, as it was a business incident to
the successful operation of the road,
clears the way for the Missouri state
banks to own stock in the federal re-
serve banks.
He says that when the purposes Of
the federal reserve banks are consid-
cred, it is quite clear that state banks
should have a right to W stock in
them in order to protect their custom
ers.
The holding of such stock is merely
an incident, and upon it depends the
success of a state bank, he declares.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-02-19

SIS Charlie much Of a spender?"
The only thing | ever saw him spend
was an evening out at the house."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-02-19

Representative Hinebaugh of iii
nois has introduced a bill appropriate
ing $125,000 for the remodeling and
enlargement Of the postoffice building
at Rockford, I'll.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-02-19

Another fiscal agent may be ap,
pointed in London by the present ad,
ministration because of the disclos-
ures affecting Speyer & Co.'S flota!
tion Of securities of the st. Louis &
San Francisco railroad.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-02-19

Representative Ferris of Oklahoma
his introduced a bill authorizing the
secretary of the interior to sell to the
state of Oklahoma at $1.25 an acre all
u~nsurveyed islands or remnants OF
land within the bed Of the Arkansas
river within the boundaries of the
state.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-02-19

Plans to purchase discarded Ameri-
can army rifles and resell them to
Mexican constitutionalists fell through
when Secretary OF War Garrison de.
clined to modify the existing regula.
ton forbidding the sale to any indi-
vidual of army rifles OF ammunition.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-02-19

The house passed the senate resolu-
ton appointing former Senator Jo-
seph G. s. Blackburn Of Kentucky resi-
dent commissioner Of the Lincoln me-
mortal commission at a salary Of
$4,000 a year,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-02-19

President Wilson favors an exhibit
by the United States government at
the exposition to be held by the repub
lie of Panama this year celebrating
the opening Of the canal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-02-19

: September shows the highest num-
Der of births, 6,764, and June the low-
est, 1922. The monthly average for
the year was 1920. Births exceeded
the deaths by 32,5S7.
January showed the heaviest death
toll, APO, and March second with A.
O9S. June showed the lowest death
rate, with a total of 3,057, The month
ly average Of deaths was 1904.
st. Louis reported 1856 births.
making the rate for the city 21.1S per
thousand. There were 10,997 deaths
reported, making a rate OF, 16 per
thousand.
Kansas City shows a lower birth
rate and a higher death rate than St.
Louis.
Webb City shows the highest birth
rate (30.8S) and the highest death rate
(19.71) of any of the 10 principal cities
in the state, and Moberly holds the
honor Of being the healthiest City in
the state with a death rate of IA per
thousand population.
For the advance report for 1913,
deaths were tabulated under "a prin-
cipal aus
The following table shows the num-
Der of deaths under each cause:
Cause, No.
Typhoid fever ...~......... $50
Smallpox =
Measles 467
Scarlet fever l42
| Whooping cough ........... 361
Diphtheria and Group ......... $50
influenza . 4IS
! tuberculosis of lungs ........ 4,14T
| Other forms of tuberculosis -. GIT
| Cancer Observation-Disclosures. 2,196
Diabetes ABB
Epidemic cerebrospinal menin-
gifts l63
Acute anterior poliomyelitis !. So
Other diseases of the v
system .................,.. 1878
Diseases of the heart and circu-
iatofy system .............. 5,O6s
Pneumonia and bronchopneu-
y,onia T. 1898
| Other diseases of respiratory
system .................... 1895
Diarrhoea and enteritis (under
2 years Of age) ............. 1,s41
Acute nephritis and Bright's dis
ease +. .I...................., 2.767
The puerperal state .......... sos
Accidents /. 2,0s1
Suicides .....,............... 573
Homicides 303
Other causes 1860
Total .42,O56j
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-02-19

That the pending bill to create an
interstate trade commission, the first
of the measures drafted for the admin
istration antitrust legislative pro-
gram, is far from complete was deter
mined by members of the senate inter-
state commerce committee at a long
conference.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-02-19

Immediate release of all munitions
of war under seizure in Texas, New
Mexico and Arizona, except those
needed as evidence against violators
Of the neutrality laws, was ordered by
the department of justice.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-02-19

Secretary Wilson adversely report
ed on the plan to place doctors and
nurses aboard all immigrant ships.
suggesting instead international CO.
operation.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-30
FREIGHT AND BEER TO
BEAR THE BURDEN

Washington, D. Can effort
is being made by Congress to
levy war tax of 100000, 5000 to
make up the deficit in imports
due to the European war. 1t is
proposed that the freight ship.
ments bear $6s,ooo,ooo and beer
$3s,ooo,oo. The transpor,auor
companies are used merely as a
collection agency of the fund and
are to be compensated for theii
services. Beer is to bear an add
tional tax of fifty cents per bar
rel and the manufacturers of do
mestic wines also come in for Z
share of the tax burden.
AS an additional relief for wal
conditions, Senate leaders an
nounce that the Rivers and Harb
ors appropriation bill will prob
ably be reduced SIS, 100000
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-30
CONSOLIDATES

The consolidation of the Madi-
sonian and the Climax, the we'll
known Richmond weeklies, will
make a strong newspaper. Hon
Grant Lilly, who organized the
Madisonian and has been its
editor all the time, is one of the
States best thinkers and writers
on topics of interest TO the people
of all classes. The craft will be
glad to know that he is to con-
tinue in the business, as he will
be power in the journalistic
field of Kentucky. DR.. w. G..
White will continue as business
manager.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-30
To St. Louis and West, via Louis
vile or Cincinnati.

Most excellent connections are
now made from Mt. Sterling via
Louisville or Cincinanti with
Baltimore and Ohio Southwest
ern fast flyers for St. Louis and
West. From Louisville B. & o.
S. w. trains depart at $40 a. m,
g p. M, and 2:2o a. m. From
Cincin natl 9 a. m, IL o'clock
noon, o:I5 p. M, and 2:I5 a. m.
Equipment consists of modern
steel coaches, steel sleeping cars
and day trains have a most ex-
cellent Dining Car service. Ask
your local agent for full particu-
lars.
S. T. Seely, T. P. A., Traction
Bldg, Cincinnati, o. (Io-4t)
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-30
REPUBLICAN, NAMED
AT WINCHESTER

Mr.. Taylor Flynn, Republican
who has been clerk in the Win
chester postoffice for some time
and was recommended to the
President by Postmaster King,
for the Position of Assistant
Postmaster, has been notified Of
his selection and he will be
sworn in next Thursday, Oct. 1.
Mr.. Flynn's name was sent in
several months ago, but for some
reason it has been help up. 1t is
said on good authority, that other
applications were in the hands
of the President, having a long
list of endorsements. By the ap-
pointment of Mr.. Flynn, it shows
that Postmaster General Burle-
son and his assistant, Mr.. Roper,
are determined that the civil SER
vice will rule.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-30

] want to believe in the happy
old way
That all will come right in the
end some day,
That life will be better and days
will be sweet,
That roses will carpet the world
for mems feet.
That love and affection and hon
or and trust
Will lift us from sorrow and
shadow and dust.
I want to go toiling with this in
my heart,
That every day brings US the
Joy of a start
Fresh with endeavor and duty
and truth,
AS we swing to our tasks with
the vigor of youth.
Singing the music of love and of
cheer
Till clouds drift apart. and the
storms disappear.
l want to go trusting that this
will be so
AS out to the toll and the tumult
we go,
That hearts will be kinder and
life will grow bright
With the blessing of labor that
leads to the light;
That troubles, like bubbles, will
burst and sway,
And all will come right i'll the
end some day.
Baltimore Sun.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-30
STATE SUNDAY
SCHOOL CONVENTION

The Forty-ninth State Conven-
ton of the Kentucky Sunday
School Association will meet in
Lexington, October 2o-23. A
splendid program is being ar
ranged. There will be some of
the best speakers in the Sunday
School work, music by a great
choir, conference on all depart
ments of Sunday School activi-
ties. There are about four thous-
and Sunday Schools in Kentucky
and every one of them is entitled
to send delegates. No money
can be better spent than by COM
ing to such a gathering and meet
ing the people who are doing the
best things for the uplift of Ken
lucky. Lexington is near the
center of the State and is easily
reached and, outside of the con-
ven..oii, I. c r~arv attractions fol
visitors. Any one who is inter
ested in making a greater and
better Kentucky can become a
delegate. For particulars write
to the Kentucky Sunday School
Association, 7I2 Louisville Trust
Bldg, Louisville, Ky.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-30
UNCLE SAM TEARS
UP A RAILROAD

Fort Smith, Ark.,-It is reported
that the tracks of the Arkansas
Southern Railway Company are
to be taken up and sold for scrap
iron. The Federal Court order
ed the Receivers to discontinue
running trains on the road last
June as there was no way of TAX
ing care of the deficit resulting
from its operation. This solution
of the railway deficit problem is a
new one and authoritively dem
onstrates Uncle Sans method of
dealing with business problems
as relates to railroads.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-30
MOONLIGHT SCHOOLS

According to latest report:
more. than 1000 moonlight
schools" have been opened in
Kentucky with an enrolment ex'
ceeding $4,000. The schools were
opened last year and Mrs. Cora
Wilson Stewart, chairman OF the
State Illiteracy Commission, says
she believes that by October 5
the attendance will be increased
to 100000. Reports from various
sections are to the effect that
adult illiteratss are taking great
interest in the schools.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-30
A LOST OPPORTUNITY

An opportunity to have good
roads was lost last Saturday
when the voters of Menefee coun-
ty. abused the use of the ballot
to the extent of voting down the
bond issue. Mariba and French
burg precincts were the only two
in the county to give the required
two-thirds vote.-Frenchburg
Agitator.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-30
Shingles.

1t is very agravating to have a
leak in your roof, better order
those shingles today. Mccormick
Lumber Co., Phone 48.
Do you go to church?
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-30
Shingles.

Cold, damp weather will soon
be here; better attend to that
shingling now. We have the
shingles. Mccormick Co. Phone
dS.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-30

The farmer is the directing
head and operating hand of his
business. He combines, directs
and carries all responsibilities.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-20
CITY FORMALLY ACCEPTS
FINE MUNICIPAL PIER
Structure One of Most Modern of It's
Kind in Country.

The new Municipal I'ler No. 40. South
whaFves. was turned over 10 the eltv al
noon today Large crowds stood In the
street during the ceremonies and cheered
as the structure was formally presented.
Director Norris. OF the Department OF
Wharves. Docks and Ferries. accepted the
pier and he In turn presented 1t 70 Mayor
blanksnburg, representing the city The
presentation was made By Edwin M. NIL
Ter, local superintendent OF the Snare &
Triest Company. OF New York. builders.
AIR. Triest and Mr.. Snare Wero both
present. and the former raised the flrst
nag up the big star.
Mayor Blankenburg. in accepting. said
II marks another step forward in the
civic pride OF Philadelphia, He COM
mended the work OF the builders ana
thanked them cordially Tor the interest
they had displayed.
Pier 40 is the largest brick pier ever
erected for the city. II Is $50 feet long
and $50 feet wide OF double deck con-
strueiion. IT. contains many novel and
modern features. and Is considered one
OF the best municipal piers in the country.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-20

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 2O-Brewers
from all parts of the country. attending
the National Brewers annual convention
here. have enlisted in the saloon up
lift movement advocated by President
Edward A. Schmidt. of Philadelphia, as
a safeguard to their ldustry.
President sohmidts suggestion that
the saloon be placed on a par with an ice
cream parlor is considered one OF the
most important protection ideas adyo-
Gated in the convention.
The brewers, who came principally for
the purpose of planning a campaign to
eounteract opposition to liquor traffic. are
In favor OF the Schmidt program.
The philadelphia brewer made his sug-
gestions during his annual address. He
ueIended beer as a harmless beverage
and deplorsd that 1t was constantly asso-
eiated with places where more fiery
drinks were sold.
lie advocated the Germanlzing or Euro
peanizing Of the saloon into the "bier
halle'" where men could bring their FAM
liies' and referred to the possible dissolu-
uon IN the future Of the ''vinous liquor
We may yet see the day. he said
When malt liquor and other harmless
beverages VIII be dispensed from the
same places"
He said also that he thought il a mis-
take Tor saloons to be made secretive
tas they are with screens ana ground-
glass; windows and the hhel; that he
Hoaia nave the saloons so constructed as
70 hide nothing He said he believed
the National Brewers Association would
give the heartiest support 10 every move
ment that insisted upon the saloon be-
Hs conducted IN an orderly manner.
1T Is generally conceded" /" he SAID.
that the beer business Is an Industrial
barometer and from this standpoint a
study Of the beer sales FOR the fscai
year running from July, 1918, 10 June.
1919. inclusive, Is most enlighteninR.
= tor the arst six months OF this psriod
the beer sales increased per cent. over
the same period IN 1912 During the next
4iN Honths however, the beer sales de-
creased zi4 per cent
VITA the outbreak Of the European
Naf, nssr sales during July. August and
septemee4 fen oh % per cent ~ aonl-
pared n1th shs sams Dsriod "a ~"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-20
PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 90 1914.

convention which promises TO excite con-
siderable discussion. Thet is the ques-
tion Of the eight-hour day. The progress
sives will demand the convention go on
record as favoring the legislative enac-
ton OF the eight-hour day. President
Gompers and the Executive Council are
bitterly opposed to the enactlon OF the
eight-hour day by law. Mr. Gompers con-
tends such a procedure would deprive the
labor unions OF their fighting spirit.
The progressives are ready to fire some
brOadsldes on the subject. According to
one OF them, Mr.. Gompers' opposition to
the eght-hour law has resulted In the
defeat Of such proposed laws in Oregon,
Washington and California. The radicals
say manufacturers in these states have.
during the recent campaigns on behalf
Of the measure In the three states. spread
broadcast the statement made by Gompprs
in opposition TO the elght-hour law, thus
causing its defeat Mr. Gompers will be
asked to explain this on the floor of the
convention.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-20
HALF-WITTED YOUTH SAYS
HE is VANDAL- BURGLAR
Lad, Known as "Jersey Devil" Rob-
bed In Germantown Stores.


bed In Germantown Stores.
Germantown's vandal-burgIar, who
mixed pickles with sugar and rabbits with
butter and papered the floor of wall
paper store on one of his expeditions last
Tuesday night, confessed his crimes to-
mentown station.
He is Willard Barton, 15-year-old boy,
who lives at S3s East Wister street. The
police say he Is half-witted and had been
discharged from the Glen Mill Reform
School only two months ago. He was
held for a hearing at the House of
Detention today.
Barton is known to his cronles as the
Jersey Devil" The police say he is one
of the most clever youths they have ever
had TO deal with He attempted to es-
cape from Special ohncers Cory and Nc
Farland and omcer Fisher when they
were arresting him last night.
Williams the janltor at Ye Shop of
Sweets, where Barton paid his last visit,
identified Barton as the boy who blurred
him into believing he was an fee man and
then proceeded to rob the store.
The other victims Of Barton's vandalism
were the paperhansins store of Mrs. r.
l.. Van Winlsle. B9a2 Germantown avenue;
the Kansas City Beef Company. 5s42 Ger
mantown avenue: American Fruit Com
pany, 52l1 Germantown avenue, and the
grocery store OF William Hendrie, 5s40
Germantown avenue.
The amount of Barton's alleged thefts
was small, but he is said to have caused
considerable damage in the stores he Wis
tied.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-20
MOVE IN COUNCILS
NOT INTENDED TO
AID ELECTRIC co.
Cooke Says Resolution to
Rid Streets of Poles Has
No Effect on Rate Case
Hearing.

Director of Public Works Cooke ex-
pressed the opinion today that a reso-
luton introduced in Councils yesterday,
aimed TO compel public utilities corpora
tions to remove all poles and wire from
the city's streets, would not aid the
case of the Philadelphia Electric Com
pany before the State Public Service Com
mission.
1t was regarded by independent coun-
cilmen as likely the electric company
might cite the terms Of the resolution as
reason why rates should not be reduced at
this time In accordance with the COM
plants lodged before the commission by
Director Cooke.
In discussing the resolution today, Di-
rector Cooke said:
There are reasons for believing in
the course of the next few months the
Philadelphia Electric Company might be
willing to put part of its aerial lines in
Philadelphia underground, but it Is not
likely a move OF this kind at this time
win in any material way AFFECT the rate
case.
"A company with outstanding securities
of approximately s5O,O0O,oOo and tangible
assets OF considerably less than one-half
that amount always keeps busy"
REASON FOR RESOLUTION.
Robert Smith, Common Councilman. OF
the Seth Ward. who introduced the resolu-
tion. asserted today the measure was not
intended to have any bearing on the cleo
tric rate case before the state Commis-
sion.
Smith Is an Organization adherent, al
though he WAS removed from the chair
manship Of the Highway Committee OF
Councils when Hugh Black. former Re-
publican leader OF the seth Ward fell into
disfayoF OF the Wares.
II introduced the resolution only be-
cause / want 10 see the poles and wires
removed from the Streets" said Smith.
AN ordinance that mas become dead
letter prohibited the erection OF poles or
wires, excepting by the city, after jan
uary /, 1885. / don't think any supple
mentary action OF Councils ever nuilihed
the provisions OF that ordinance. Down
IN my ward there are now four poles 10
a block. where a few years ago there
were only three.
when new streets are graded and
paved. conduits should bs constructed TO
conduct ali telephone ana electric wires
TO prevent erection OF poles. / did not
have the Philadelphia Electric Company's
case IN mind when I introduced the reso-
luton,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-20
NATIONAL BREWERS
ENLIST IN SALOON
'UPLIFT CAMPAIGN
Edward A. Schmidt, of this
City, Advocates Family
Beer Parlors' and Op-
poses Secretive Methods.
HOW A BIG BREWER
REGARDS THE SALOON

Beer is an industrial barometer. It
tells the business condition of the
country.
The saloon is the football OF politics.
Germanizs the American saloon.
Strip 1t Of shutters, blinds and alley
entrances.
Clean the present day saloon or es-
tablish separate beer halls.
Make the beer saloon as attractive
as the Ice cream parlor-a place where
man can bring his wife and chill
dren.-From the speech of President
E. A. Schmidt, of Philadelphia, before
the United States Brewers annual
convention.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-20
THE WEATHER
Official Forecast
WASHINGTON.

WASHlNGTON, Nov. co.
For Eastern Pennsylvania and New
Jersey: Fair and decidedly colder to-
night; Saturday fair and colder; strong
northwest winds.
The lake ana coast disturbances united
last night and are passing on the New
England coast this morning. They caused
light SHOWS in the lake region. with rain
turning to snow along the Atlantic slope
Behind these disturbances the cold wave
from the central valleys has driven into
the Southern States with tremendous
energy, causing the lowest November
temperatures on record In the eastern
Gulf States. Freezing prevails over an
OF northern Florida this morning. In
contrast with this the temperatures have
risen above freezing over most OF the
Missouri basin; while 81 degrees is re-
ported from Rapid City South Dakota,
th4 morning.
U. s. Weather Bureau Bulletin
CbgerVatlOns ma IA a. Z
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-20
ROMANCE QUICKLY ENDED
Elopement Last February Has Deser-
-, C-l.f

EIopement Last February Has Deser-
tion Charge as Sequel.
Married last February after eloping to
ElISton, Md, 4yman sichel Of 9oi7 South
nth street. is being brought back to
Philadelphia from St. Louis on the charge
OF desertion and nonsupport.
sichel is the son OF Louis Siehel, a
manufacturer Of mattresses at tiA South
I'd street. According TO his mother, last
February her son was walking on Broad
street when Anna Thompson and her
father. of 5th and Catharlne streets. drove
up i'm an automobile and invited him to
take n ride. They went to a Chestnut
street cafe and day or so later Sichel
and Miss Thompson eloped