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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-12-10
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Council Chamber, City of River Falls,
Dec. 8, 1914.

Regular meeting of the Common Council
The Council convened at eight o o'clock p m.
Mayor Stiles in the char. Aldermen present,
BroWell Carisch Ostness and Elertscn.
Minutes of meeting of Nov. 10Th read and
approved.
Finance committee reported the following
claims approved:
Consolidated Lbr. Co. Lumber, m aterial $685. 90
E. 2. Sanderson JUST: sc Docket...... rs
j, S, Hemenway Labor and mill work. II so
Crane Co. Supplies w. w. Dept . 95
Pierce County Telephone co. Mes
sages and poles Observation-Disclosures. 1C8 33
e. Buck Salary Ell. Light Dept....... so 90
A. Renter and extra wages. 80 25
James Sweet .. 30 25
M Briggs $500 27 30
w Patterson $500. 30 90
W Campbell Labor wiring ............. II so
Douglas Cornman Labor Ell. Dept...... SO
N w. Ell Eq Co. Electric MATERIAL. 1875 45
Gener al Ell. Co. 49, 16
ST. Paul Ell Co. 10 ID
James b. Glow & Co. w. W. material IS
A. Ramoerg Salary Chief of POlice..... 80 90
Ahce l.. Hardy ~BOokkeeper $3.50. Is rs
Standard Oil Co. Oil for fuel 800. 49,. 25
Crane Co. Material for w. w. Dept " 10
F. V. Williams Salary Street Dept.... 81 50
John oherpurne wages Street Dept ~ 81
John MapeS IA %
Wm Mcllroy ;. 30 So
f. Luberg Mat erial, labor, cement work 500 A
Bills allowed, all voting ave.
PRESIDENT Crabtree of the Normal school
and Mrs. Skogmo and Mrs. Ensign as a com
m1ttee representing larger committee TAX
ing charge of the library interests of the city
oelng present presented to the Council the
question OF City library or of library open
to the general public. 1t was suggested that
possibly cooperation could be had between
the Normal school and the people of the City
so as to secure at a comparatively small ex-
pense the privileges of good library. No ac-
ton was taken upon the question at this tim e.
On motion 1t was voted that so much of the
BOND funds as are now edited on the books
OF the City Treasurer to particular bonds
when have been fully paid up be transferred
| to the city general funds. All voting ave-
| On motion the following resolution was
| passed:
The evening world., 1914-09-15
A LIBERAL SOUL.

Ufom the Chicago Record. Herald.)
= tell you. It's unreasonable for q
nas 70 expect his wife to get along on
nsehin6 while he Is spending money
a11 having a good time"
agree with you. Most Of tho do
nestle unhappiness Ia caused by men
MO expect their wives to take care OF
Their homes and get nothing for It but
W9Ae they have to eat and wear"
SYou've got the right idea. I give my
VIE dollar a week for pin money
whether she needs II or not"
The evening world., 1914-09-15
Ulster agrees
7 7OSTAY LOYAL
DURING THE WAR
Unionists viii Support Gov
-ernment Until Peace-Then
"a viii Aid Obstetrics.

LONDON. Sept. Is. - (Associatcd
Press).-Lord Lansdowne. tho opposi-
ton leader In the House of Lords, in
PRODUCED his bill yesterday to suspend
until after the war the proceedings
on the Home Rule bill and the Walsh
Disestablishment bill. II was read for
the first time. Lord Lansdowne de-
clared no would continue to support
the Government loyalty in tho present
crisis.
At q meeting OF the Unionist party,
held yesterday. 1t was decided that
the only speaker on the Asquith bill
In the House OF Commons to this same
end will be A. Bonar Law. the Union
ist leader. The leaders present at tho
Unionist melting wen OF tho opinion
that In the present crisis 1t is indis-
pensable that the Government should
BE- supported on questions Of internal
politics.
In q speech at q Unionist meeting
yesterday afternoon Mr.. Law declared
that however bitter the Unionist re-
aeptment might DO they had to re-
Domber that country came before
party and that nothing tho Govern.
pent had done would change In any
Nopect their action In regard to the
w and everything connected with
- war.
when the war was over, however,
Ulster could depend upon their sup
mn In whatever steps the Ulster
qon thought necessary to maintain
0Aoir rights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-29
AMENDMENTS TO
 TRUST BILL POUR IN

Washington. August 2S.-More amend ments poured in on the Clayton trust bill today when the Senate had disposed of those offered by the judiciary committed The new amendments will be taken up tomorrow. Senator Reed proposed to fine a corporation guilty of violation of the antitrust laws 10 per cent of the full value of it's assets to be paid out of the hold ings of directors officials responsible for the illegal acts. He also proposed that corporation found guilty be put in the hands of receiver and it's assets sold A third amendment would bar from interstate commerce all corporations, ex- cept railroads, having a capital and sur plus in excess of $l000O0 900, and, would authorize state attorneys general to bring suit in the name of the federal govern ment to enforce antitrust laws.
 Senator Borah offered an amendment to give those charged with violating injunc- tions, in which the United States was a party, a trial by jury as we'll as those violating injunctons in cases in which the United States is not party Sena- tor Cummins offered amendments to the labor exemption, holding company and railroad supply buying sections.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-29
FUNERAL MASSES
 FOR SOUL OF POPE Final AbsOlutiOn Given by Cardinals-United States
 Represented \

Rome, August 2s-(via Paris, 6:4e p. n1.1 The first of the three funeral masses to be held in the Sistine Chapel for the repose of the soul of the late Pope Plus X, was celebrated this morning by Cardi- nals viencenzo and vannuteli. Final ab- solution was given by Cardinals Falconio Agliardi, Cassetta and De Lai.
 Around the catafalque. which is B fee high, surmounted by the triple crowr and surrounded by hundreds of candles sat nearly 30 cardinals. One of these was Cardinal Farley of New York, ano on a stool at his feet sat his son, ths Rev Thomas G. Carroll. Behind the cardinals were the patrlarchs. arcn bishops, monsignors and the whole Vati can court.
 The United States was represented b, Monsignor Patrick J. Hayes, chancellor of the archdiocese of New York; Mon signor John Edwards, vicar general oi the archdiocese of New York; Monsignol Nevin F. Fisher of Philadelphia, and Mon signor Charles A. O'Horn, vice rector O the American college in Rome
 The Sistine choir was conducted by it director, Monsignor Perosi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-29
CAMP AND JAIL ARE INSPECTED BY OATES Prison Inspector Finds Room for Improvement in MOr-
 gan and Madison .

Montgomery. August 2s.-(Special)-Dr w. H. Oates, state prison inspector, to. day filed reports in the governors office on his inspection of the Morgan county convict camp and the Madison county jail at Huntsville.
 The convict camp is located about F miles from Decatur. and has 25 inmates Is of whom are negroes. pr. Oates in. formed the governor In his report that he had made several recommendations rela. tive to improving the sanitation of the camp. and declared he had been as sured that his suggestions would be carried out. On the whole. the prisor inspector reported that the camp was ir fair condition.
 Dr. Oates stated that the jail at Hunts vile was in dirty condition, and de- clared he had ordered that 1t be thor oughly cleaned throughout.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-29
NEW YORK TO OPEN
 FOUR CITY MARKETS

New York~-August 2s.--In its ef> forts to enable Housewives to buy food stuffs at lowest prices New York will open four city markets Tuesday, 1t was announced tonight The market places will be in public squares in different parts of the city. Each has space for 40 farm wagons and from 100 to 200 push carts
 The HousewivAs' league will watch the selling prices. If the prices rise
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-29
BOWIE CONFERS WITH ADVISERS

Sydney J. Bowie. who was elected by the Municipal Ownership league chair man of the campaign in the interest of a waterworks bond issue of s4.500,000, con ferred with his advisers, J. Asa Roun- tree, Dr. Byron Dozier, Isadore Shapiro and D. A. Thompson, yesterday, regard ing the appointment of campaign com mittee of 100 men.
 After the conference MT. Bowie stated that he would announce the committed in the immediate future. The five con- ferees were very enthusiastic in the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-29
Feagin Improving

Montgomery, August 2s.-(Speciall State Superintendent of Education wils liam F. Feasin. who was operated on ssv> eral days ago for tonsilitis, is expected to be back at his office the first of next week. Mir Feagin Is reported to be in,- proving rapidly. The state superintcnd~ ent recently returned from a brief vaca~ tion at French Lick Springs, Ind. Hto trip to the Indiana resort was cut shor6 on account of throat trouble. and ho CT cided to come home and undergo sn oC< eration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-29

Should the railroads be permitted to in- crease their rates on coal, the Birming- ham district and the remainder of north Alabama would be done an irreparable injury, in the opinion of T. P. John son, president of the city commission of Sylacauga. MT. Johnson advises the rail- roads to profit from experience and stay out of politics.
 We are deeply interested in the new move of the railroads,'' said MT. John son. while visitor to Birmingham yes terday. We are as deeply interested as Birmingham is. for we are aware of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-29
I Incre. FAVE Your Ae.-l IN lAND|NG A NUN||NtE Judge Shields, Named to Succeed Street, Says Honor
 Was Not Sought CAME WITHOUT HIS
 KNOWLEDGE, IS SAID Aldrich Declares Chairman Long An nounced to Executive Committee
 That Shields Would Accept
 Nomination for Governor
 

The republicans are experiencing great difficulty in securing nominee for gov ernor.
 o. D. Street, who was first named, re- tired for reasons of business and Judge John B. Shields, who was nominated Thursday, is quoted in a Jasper dispatch as saying in effect that the honor had been thrust upon him.
 The dispatch from Jasper follows:
 .'The report of the republican commit tee meeting in Birmingham Thursday stating that Judge John B. Shields of Jasper was nominated for governor of Alabama in lieu of O. D. Street was without his knowledge or consent accord ing to information received from him to- day.
 Judge Shields stated he had no infor- nation to the effect that he was nomi- mated until one of the men in the office handed him the morning paper and called his attention to the article con corning the proceedings of the conven ton. He stated further he did not know the republican committee meeting was tt have been held yesterday
 In regard to the above, Col. T. H. Al drich, member of the state republican committee, stated last night that Chair man Pope NJ. Long, who is from Jasper made the statement before the conven- ton held in Birmingham Thursday .tha' he had talked with Judge Shields re garding the nomination for governor ant that the judge had stated that while ht did not seek the nomination. if the com nlttee saw fit to nominate him he would accept the nomination. There were two names before the committee for the nomi nation of governor, and after a free dis cussion the statement made by Chairman Long secured the nomination for Judge Shields. Colonel Aldrich was a member oi the nomination committee at the recen cnnyenfinn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-29
FOUR KILLED IN
 RAILROAD WRECK

Hampstead. N. Y. August 26.-The Long Island railroads heavy Amagan- sett express crashed into an automo- bile containing four persons near here late today, killing all of them and car rying three of the bodies on the front of thS locomotive for half-mile.
 The train was said to be travelling nearly mile a minute The victims of lne accident were MT. and Mrs. John k. Suydam and MT. and Mrs. William C. Wilson, all of Brooklyn.
 The accident happened between the towns of Farmingdale and Central Park, L. L, at what is described as one of the railroads most dangerous crossings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-29
News of Ensley

The Tennessee company concert band will give concert tomorrow afternoon al the Pratt City park at 3:30 o'clock. An interesting programme has been arranged Tor the occasion. The band has been heard by large crowds through this dis trict and has been highly complimented on it's work. The band, which is under the direction of Prof. P. S. Costa. will render the following programme tomor- row afternoon:
 Symphony march, S. Costa; overture. Snap Shot," Losey; overture. "Tri- Lmrhal," Rockwell; flower song, Hearts and Flowers" Tobani; intermission; se- lection, "Traviata," Verdi; Manana, "Chil- ian Dance" Missud; extras.
 Preparations are being made by the male members of the EDsley Christian church to organize Bslraca class ana to join the Ensley Barica association. At a recent meeting of the members of the church the matter was taken up and it was decided to wait until Sunday morn- ing and submit the matter to the congre- gation. It is planned to have them join at the same time as the Ensley Presby- terfan church organized Sunday, Septem- AVf To- by JuQ6S Alftu DOQSlaS, DreSl- oent of the Baraca classes of the Bir- ningham district.
 The regular meeting of the Grace chapter of the Westminster guild of the Ensley Highland Presbyterian church will be held this afternoon at the residence of Mrs. J. R. Cummings at her home on the Ensley Highlands. All members are invited to be pres ont.
 The Rev. and Mrs. T. P. Hay. Sr and T. P. Hay, Jh, are expecting to re- turn today after visiting friends in Tennessee. Rev. Hay will occupy the pulpit at both services tomorrow.
 Mrs. B. c. Mandy and her two sons. Willie and George. will leave today for Holt, where they will visit Mrs. Thomas Edwards.
 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tetlow will leave today for Pensacola to visit I>erLends.
 l 4Mrs c. J. Eblen of Pleasantville, Ky, visiting relatives in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-29
Julian Visits North Alabama

Montgomery. August 2S.-(Special) Frank N. Julian. associate member of today from trip to north Alabama. where he visited several county seats in business connected with his office. MT. Julian visited Huntsville. Athens. Tus- cumbia and Decatur. and reports that he found everything in good shape
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-29
RAILROADS SHOULD STAY OUT OF STATE POLITICS,
 SAYSSYLACAUGAM MAYOR

the damage which would be done to the industrial plants of Sylacauga and Talla- dega if the railroads were successful.
 Just at the present time when Euro pean war is having It's effect on American business. when it is absolutely essential that we all pull together for the common good, it seems rather strange that the railroads should again attempt to increase their rates. Their action in this regard is scarcely patriotic.
 'I trust sincerely that the railroad com mission on September IA win deny the railroads the right to boost rates. The railroads should profit by experience and stay out of politics"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-29
CHILD IS KILLED
 BY MOTORCYCLE
Little Son of Dalton, Ga, Citizen Is Found Pinned Underneath
 Heavy Machine

Chattanooga, August 2s- tspecial.)-The a-year-cld son of Hugh Hamilton was killed at Dalton, Ga., today when a motor- cycle turned over, pinning the child be- heath it. No one witnessed the accident the presumption being the child attempted to climb upon it and pulled it over. The father found the lifeless body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-29
Articles of Incorporation

Montgomery, August 2s.-(Special. )-Pa- pers reporting the incorporation of the Reliable Shoe company of Clanton were filed in the office of the secretary of state today. The new concern Is capitalized at s10.OO0, one-half of which has been paid in. The incorporators are s. M. Adams. J. B. Downs, E. M. Pinckard, H. F. Can dler and M. A. Gore.
 Another incorporation reported to the secretary of state Was the New York den- tists, Inc, of Birmingham. The capital stock and incorporators were not Hsted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-29
60 YOUNG DOCTORS
 RECEIVE LICENSES

Montgomery, August 2s.-(Special)-The state board of health Is mailing out li- censes to the 60 successful physicians who passed the medical examinations in July. The examining board reported on the ex- aminations some weeks ago. The licenses bear the signatures of the different mem- bers of the examining board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-29
VILLA IN SONORA
 FOR CONFERENCE

Nogales. Ariz., August es.-General villa crossed the Mexican line today and was received by Governor May torena, of Sonora. preliminary to the conference of the contending Villa and Carranza factions
 General Obregon, representing Car ranza, remained temporarily on the American .side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-29

too high, dealers will be asked to make room for others willing. to sell at lower prices. -s.-l .,set3
 Surface car lines are cooperating by permitting persons with market bas- kets to ride on cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-29
ETOWAH s. s. WORKERS
 ELECT OFFICERS
w. T. Murphree of Gadsden Chosen President-Board of Education
 to Meet September 4

Gadsden, August 2.-(Special )-Election of officers was the principal business of the Etowah County Sunday School asso- citation. which adjourned this afternoon. Officers elected are as follows: Presl- dent, w. T. Murphree. Gadsden; vice presidents, H. c. Davis and D. o. Me- Cord of Gadsden, H. B. Copeland, Attalla; secretary and treasurer, R. M. Wilbanks. Gadsden; executive commmittee, T. c. Banks, Alto V. Lee, J. B. Wadsworth, w. R. Dortch and J s. Franklin Addresses last night by Dr. Charles D. Bula of Nashville and Harry L. Strickland of Birmingham were heard by a large crowd at the First Methodist church.
 s. C.. McDaniel, county superintendent of education, has called the last meet ing of the county board of education for the school year to meet Friday, Septem- Der l. The apportionment of school funds and the consolidation of some of the schools of the county will be considered. State Examiner Sedberry yesterday ex- amined Mr. McDanels accounts and found them correct
 Miss Lula Heath of this city has been named manager. of the Postal Telegraph office at Attala.
 The last meeting of the county board of education for the school year has been to meet Friday. September f. Consolida- tion of some of the schools and appor- tionment of the school funds will be con sidered State Examiner Sedberry yes- terday examined Mr McDaniel's books and found them correct.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-29
Johnson Rack Fpom Tin

Capt. c. R. Johnson. deputy clerk of the United states court. has returned from vacation spent at St. Andrews bay. Florida. He reports very pleassnt time at the bay. which. he states rivals the famous bay of Naples for beauty of tho sea and surroundines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-29
Buys Silver for Delivery

Wilmington. August D.-George Rob- erts, director of the mint, has bought 200,- 100 ounces of silver for immediate deliv- |try at the San Francisco mint. The price
 |was 6s-1 cents an ounce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-29
Hill and Arnold Form Partnership

l.. P. Hill and T. ]. Arnold have just formed partnership. the name of the firm to be Hill & Arnold.
 L. P. Hill is well known in the weekly newspaper field, having edited and published for . number of years the Ensley Entsrprise. T. J. Arnold
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-29
was formerly in the fire insurance

The new firm will later add an in- surance department to the business of real estate and loans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-29

Miss Lula Heath of this city has been named manager. of the Postal Telegraph office at Attalla.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-18
TODAY'S BIRTHDAY HON0RS

Francis Burton Harrison, Governor
General OF the Philippines, former
Congressman and veteran OF the
Spanish war. was born December IS.
1873. at New York. He was educated
at Yale and took mp the study Of law.
lie was admitted to the bar In 1895 30
New York. When the Spanish war
broke out he enlisted as a private In
Troop A of the New York Volunteer
Cavalry. and was advanced to captain
and then to adiutant general OF United
States Volunteers. After the war he
ran for Congress and served from
1907 to 1913, when he resigned to ac'
cept his. present high post as Cover
nor General of the Philippines.
During November Of this year Gov
ernor General Harrison created a stir
/ by demanding the removal Of Clinton
/ l.. Riggs, secretary Of commerce and
police in the Philippines, in a row
over the supervision of the native con
staubulary. The clash Of the govern
ing board was adjusted, however
without any removals.
Governor General Harrison is a son
OF Constance Cary Harrison, the
authoress. His brother Fairfax Har
rison, is a prominent railroad man Of
the South and Southwest.
Congratulations to
Or. Lyman Abbott, celebrated ed
, tor, author and clergyman, 10 years
/ old today.
Sir Joseph ], Thomson, famous Brit
| ish scientist, IS years old today
Ex-senator Nathan B, Scott of Yves
o Virginia, 70 years old today.
Vinson Walsh Mclean, the 800
= 100000 baby of Washington, year
? old today.
2 Ty Cobb. king of baseball players
5 2S years old today
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-18

toners to whom he delivers the
Chronicle daily. and the extra sales
from his corner, Red manages to keep
the wolf from the door, to keep the
kids in school and TO have a little
"backy." He Is hard working news
boy. is Red; always on the job, early
and late, keeping his eagle eye peeled
for customers.
Billy Mike sells on an average Of
fifty Chronicles a day.-(From Chroni.
Gle Junior issue OF December 10, 191i)
Billy Mike is well remembered here
and his friends from here who visit
Houston frequently see him on his
Chronicle corner" He Is always de
lighted to see someone from home and
never fails to ask about his friends
and the latest news happenings.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-18
SCHOOLS CLOSE FOR HOLIDAYS.

The Allen Academy and The Bryan
Baptist Academy closed today for the
Christmas holidays and a number OF
students from each institution left for
their homes this afternoon. The Allen
Academy closed at noon and the Bap.
list Academy closed this afternoon.
Both schools will resume on January
4. the first Monday Of that month.
The Baptist Academy announced
some time ago they would not close
until December %, but the school
board at a later meeting voted to dis
miss today.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-18
THIS DAY IN HISTORY

1745-Prussians under Frederick II
entered Dresden, capturing the
Polish princes; took 415 officers
and 1900 men prisoners
Battle Of Great Bridge. Norfolk
We.
l776-North Carolina adopted a State
constitution.
17S7-New Jersey ratified new FEEDER
al constitution; third State to
do so.
1796-Threatened invasion Of England
and Ireland by an army of 23,.
600 under General Hoche, fail.
ed by dispersion Of transport
ships.
1799-Remains of George Washington
placed in family vault at Mount
Vernon.
lS20-Alabama Legislature passed ac
establishing the State Univer
sity.
1SGi-First Legislature of Montana
Territory convened at BannacE
1S65-Thirteenth amendment pre-
claimed, abolishing slavery Il
the United States
1899 General Lawton shot dead I
the Philippines.