davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-09

the "short-ballot" government has be-
IL has not been tried and the old sysi
The inquiry was prompted by the
approach Of the city charter coEyen-
ton authorized by the last legislature.
This convention meets next month and
10 authorized to make a radical re-
vision Of the city's charter. The result
Of the conventions deliberations will
be referred to the next legislature in
the form Of an act amending the char.
ter, ana may be adopted by the legis-
iature and thus put in force for Homo
lulu.
In the belief that Honolulu may
learn much Of interest from the ex.
perlenees Of other American cities, the
Stars6uIletin undertook to secure first.
hand information from men In q po-
sition 20 know and whose comments
will be illuminating.
The editor OF the Star-Bulletin di-
rected the following letter TO the
mayor or city manager of number of
cities which have adopted modern
charters:
Dear Sir:
Honolulu is planning to revise its
city charter, with strong movement
in favor of the 'short-ball0t' or COM
mission form OF city government
knowing that your city is interested
in progressive municipal methods, |
take the liberty Of asking you if you
could briefly suggest to me, to be giy-
- 49, puS, - ~ s. eaat,.s ~, .soh pSop.e ne,,
:. .,e .N~,'s. .u "nen .s1. Sesm -
ernerienca Of vo,,r city n u,odorn
charter nrovisions
MAY ask for vonr attttnda toward
the foilowfng.
~Iniffative and referendum
Recall
aqsitv manager nlaf,
..Short .halIof, g. s.n,n y,,ssion nIan
II should soraafIvs .annraciata sne.
pest,ons hasa5 IN vs6r citv.s axneri. I
enre az tbpiP sex,,,aSfsfice- SSYshftets na,s.
i,lcinaIIfies te which vou car refer
particnlarly am r anxious, to learn
what effect commission government
or the city manager plan is having
IN the matter OF overhead charges for
running the city and IN all-around effi-
cheney Of administration.
We Should appreciate also copy
CT your present city charter and any
literature bearing on the subject that
Is available. Honolulu is striving to-
ward representative and efficient
American city government and sugges,
tsons from those who can speak with
authority VIII be OF very direct value
IN helping us soive an important PROB
lem.
In answer to this extremely interest
ing answers are coming in. Today
the Star-Bnlletin publishes the answer
OF Mayor II. r.. Albee Of Portland, Ore,
n city which has given the commits
sion plan a thorough trial. Portland's
experience is interesting because the
city has number of problems similar
to Honolulu's. Furthermore, Portland
is close TO the 100000 class in popu-
lation. An objection has been made
that the commission plan is unwork
able In large cities, but Dayton, o., and
Portland are disproving this.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-09
fAssociated Press Service BY Federal wireless

TAssocated by Wireless
BERLIN, Germany. Aug 0ficialLThe German forces
have occupied Praga, suburb of Warsaw
From the north Gen Hindenberg's army which has
been operating in Courland approaching the fortress W
Kovno The strong fortress Of Novogeorgevk in danger
as the Russian line has been of it. between the NareW
and Vistua rivers Numerous prisoners have been taken BY
the Germans.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-09
MAYORS OF MAINLAND CITIES WRITE
TO HONOLULU ON COMMISSION PLAN

The Star Bulletin Presents to Readers Results of Inquiry to
Experiences of Many Municipalities With "SSort Ballot
City Manager and other Progressive deas-nvestigaton
Made Because of Approaching charter Convenon-Mayor
Abee of Portland Today Tell of Big Oregon cys Operation
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-09
BUMPER WHEAT
CROP PROSPECT
FOR THE STATES

WAsHfNGTo.s. p. c., August s.--
The United States is TO have ! bump
er wheat crop this year according to
figures made public today at the de-
partment Of agriculture. The estimate
Is for s66, 900 goo bushels. condition
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-09
RUSSIAN ARMY IN IMMINENT
DANGER FROM GERMAN DRIVE
TEUTONS CUTTING DEFENsES;
ALLIES HELD ON THE WEST:
TURK BATTLESHIP IS SUM

SUBMARINE T0RPED0ES KHEYRlDDEN BARBAROSSA. MA.
J0RTY ABOARD ESCAPNG-FRENCH OFFENSIVE m
ARG0NNES ST0PPED-lTALlANS CAPTURE cADORE AND
MENACE TRlESTE-RUM0R OF GERMAN RUSSIAN PEACE
0vERTURES ARE DENIED IN COURT ClCLES TO-DAY
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-09
JAPAN'S CABINET
SLOWLY FORMING
Premier 0kuma Finds it Diff
cult to Replace kato, of
Foreign Office

ASSOCIATED Press by Federal Wirelessl
TOXIC, Japan, August es--The re-
constructed cabinet will be Installed
.tomorraM The peWspapers declare
that it has been found very difficult
to replace Baron kato, minister Of for
eign affairs, who steadfastly refused
to reconsider his resignation. II 10
reported that Ambassador Motono,
now at Petrograd; lnouye, at London,
and Chinda, at Washington, have all
declined the foreign portfolio.
Especial cable to Nippu Jiiil
TOXIC, Japan, Aug. e.--Reoroaniza-
tion of the cabinet as perfected here
today places Count okuma as premier
and temporary minister Of foreign az
fairs. The other members Of the cab
met are as follows: Minister of com
merce and agriculture, II. kono; min
ister Of interior, X. lchiki; minister OF
r. Taketon1i; minister of edu-
cation, s.. Takata; minister Of commu-
nication, K. Minoura; minister Of jus
tice, Y. Ozaki; minister OF war, Lieut.
Gen. !. Okla; minister Of the navy,
Lieut.-Admirai Z. kato. Count okuma
will serve as minister Of foreign at
fairs only until permanent appoint
ment can be made. Ministers kono,
ozaki and Okla served on the previous
cabinet.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-09
Still Held BY Russians
But in Danger Of Dividing Forces

VIENNA, Austria. Aug. 9-The Russians have been de-
feated in fighting Lubartov and Miechow Unless the gar
rson holding Ivangorod retreats protect the lines which are
being driven back there is danger that it will be cut Of en-
tirely and the Russian forces divided
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-09

starRuIin publication Of letters
form of plan other
directed several officials municipalities where
nc andth oil sYaem
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-09
Turkish Battleship, Formerly German,
Sunk BY Submarine; Majority Saved
CONSTANTINOPLE

C0NsTANTNoPLE, Turkey Aug. 9-oficial-The
Turkish bateship Kheyridden Hairsddn Barbafossa for
mery the German battleshp Kurnfst Frederch Wilhelm has
been sunk by submarines The majority Of the crew have been
saved.
This batt1eship was of 10000 tons displacement with
speed II knots She dated from 1891 but rebuilt in 1900
and purchased by the Turkish government in 1910.
COPENHAGEN Denmark, Aug 9-The Germans have
sunk by submarine the Swedish Mai The captain
and nine Of the crew missing.
Germans Say French Move Checked
BERLIN, Germany. Aug. 9.-0ficial- The French ofens-
i've movement in the Argonne district has been checked
French suffering heavy losses when repulsed by the Germans
German-Russian Peace Plan Denied
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Aug 9-Court circles unquali
fedy deny knowledge Of the reported German Russian
overure For several days past there have
that peace movement is on foot
Italians Capture Town Of Cadore
ROME. Italy, Aug. sThe Italians have captured The
Austrian border stronghold Of Cadore
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-09

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Aug 9-The Germans
sunk by submarine the Swedish steamer Mai The ca
and nine Of the crew are missing.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-09
German-Russian Peace Plan Denied
Italians Capture Town Of Cadore

ROME, Italy Ang. 9-The Italians have captured the
Austrian border stronghold Of Cadore
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-09
Germans Say French Move Checked

BERLIN Germany Aug 9-0ficiaE The French ofens-
i've movement in the Argonne district has been checked the
French suffering heavy losses when epulsed by the Germans
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-09

fContinued on page twol
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-09

lContinued on page twol
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-09

as follows:
Dear Sir: take great pleasure in
complying with your request for infor,
nation concerning the operation OF
commission government in Portland
Before taking up numerically the
questions which you submit, please
permit me to say that regard commits
sion government as great forward
step in the realization of the ambition
of American municipalities for better
government While it is true, as |
have always held, that the officials
who administer have much to do with
lContinued on page twol
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1915-04-09
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, u.
S. Land ONCE at Occur d'Alene,
Idaho, March 3, 1915. Notice is
hereby given that Chester H. Nog-
Ter, of Harrison, Idaho, who, on
September 3, 1912, made home
stead entry serial No. O8438, for
S p SW Il, Sec. %, SEA SEA,
Section 20, Township AZ N. Range
2 West, Boise Meridian, has filed
notice of intention to make COM
mutation Proof to establish claim
to the land above described, be-
fore M. w. Frost, u S. Commits
sioner, at Harrison, Idaho, on the
10th day of April 1915. Claim
ant names as Witnesses: j. ID.
Brown of st. Maries, Idaho, +. f.
Raught, of st. Maries, Idaho,
Charles Wannamaker, Of Harri-
son, Idaho, c. H. Y. Garland, of
st. Maries, Idaho.
FRANK LANGLEY, Register
Mar. 9-A13.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1915-04-09
Refuse TO Accept
Resignation

Boise, Idaho, April THE
resignation of DR. Melvin A. Bran.
non as president of the University
of Idaho will not be accepted by
the state board of education,
which opened its session today.
Definite action will not be taken
until tomorrow. Members Of
the board say that to accept his
resignation because of a dispute
in salary would work a hardship
on the university. If he will
consent to remain at the contract
salary of $4,000 per annum, ir-
respective Of the cut recommend
cd by the legislative conference
committee, the board will con-
slider the incident closed.
Today's session was only pre-
liminary to the selection of fac
ulties for the various state insti-
tutions, the heads of which are
all here including President Bran
non. No definite action was tax
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1915-04-09
NoTIcE EoR PuRLIcArIoN.

Department Of the Interior, u
S. Land Office at Occur d'Alene,
Idaho, February 25, 1915. No
tice is hereby given that Charles
A. Dewey, whose post Office ad-
dress is Alameda, Washington,
did on the 10th day of July, 1914,
file in this Office Sworn Statement
and Application, no. O931i, to
purchase the SWA of NE1l, Sec
ton 9, Township "A n, Range 2
T., Boise Meridian, and the tim
Der thereon, under the provisions
Of the act Of June 3, 1878, and
acts amendatory, known as the
Timber and Stone Law" at such
value as might be fixed by ap-
praisement, and that, pursuant
to such application, the land and
timber thereon have been ap-
praised, at $4,000, the timber
estimated 200 M, board feet at
$3.50 per M, and the land nothing
that said applicant will offer
final proof in support of his ap-
plication and sworn statement
on the 18th day of May, 1915, be-
fore the Register and Receiver
U. S. Land Office at Occur d
Alene, Idaho.
Any person is at liberty to pro-
test this purchase before entry
or initiate contest at any time
before patent issues, by filing ;
corroborated afildavit in this Of
flee, alleging facts which would
defeat the entry.
FRANK LANGLEY, Registe
J Mar. May IL.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1915-04-09
NOTICE OF CAUCUS

A general caucus for the pur-
pose of nominating two candi-
dates for cOuncilmen from the
first ward, st. Maries, Idaho, and
naming a ticket to be voted or at
the general city election to be held
April 27, 1915, and for other pur-
poses, will be held in Arthur
Darknells building on First street
opposite Alcorn's Drug Store, in
said First ward, st. Maries Ida
no, at 1880 o'clock p. M, on Fri
day, the 9th day of April, 1915.
All voters or electors in the
first ward of said city are invit-
ed to be present at, and partici-
pate in said meeting.
Dated and done this Sth day of
April, 1915.
COMMITTEE
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1915-04-09
Methodist Church

10 A. NJ, Sunday school. Join
the majority and bring your Bible
If A. M. Preaching, subject,
Mans Twofold obligation"
6:3O p. NJ, Epworth League.
1880 P. NJ. Preaching, subject,
"The Kingship Of Self Control"
Special music for each service.
A cordial welcome awaits you at
the Family Church.
A. MONROE, Pastor
Mr.. Wicksburg will conduct a
service for the Scandinavians al
the Methodist church at 400 p.
M. Sunday.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1915-04-09
Horse Is Killed
in Runaway

A very serious runaway occur
ed in this city about five o'clock
Friday afternoon. J. II. Dodson
of the st. Maries Livery left his
team standing at the Milwaukee
depot while he was inside and the
horses became frightened and
started to run. They went up
Tenth street to Main and then
turned down Main towards the
barn. They kept to the middle
of the street until they reached
Sixth but when they turned there
TO go to the barn collided with a
telephone pole smashing the
wagon and injuring one of the
horses so badly that it had to be
killed.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1915-04-09
o. pWYER,s PoINTERs

Potatoes for eating and seed at
O'Dwyer's. Five varieties, call
or write for quotations.
Chix Feed in bulk, 4 cents per
b., in 25 ID. sacks 90 cents at
O'Dwyer's.
A good supply of Blue Stem,
Spring seed wheat, and seed oats
at O'Dwyer's.
A good many are experiencing
trouble with lice and wood ticks
ON their stock this spring.
O'Dwyer has the small can that
will kill anything that crawls.
Never in the history of cement
business in this city has cement
been so reasonable as it is at the
present time. If you are cOntem-
plating building it would benefit
you to get our prices on cement
that is nationally known-Le-
high Portland cement.
Soy bean meal has not advanc-
ed in price with other grain. This
is a rich oil feed for chickens
and VII give good results.
When whitewashing your
chicken coops, add a small guam
tity Of glue and Conkeys Lice Lii
quid and you will have a disin-
fectant that will last. O'Dwyer
will deliver you lime i'm any guam
tity.
lawn mixture TO suit the cOndi-
ton and character of your soil.
On some lawns it is advisable to
use more white clover than blue
grass. Tell us the condition of
your soil and we will fix you up a
mixture from bulk stock at bulk
prices.
Grass and clover seed of all
descriptions at O'Dwyer's. Let
us quote you prices.
Chickens are like human be-
ings; they do better when they
have to scratch for a living. Give
them nice clean straw to work
in and note the improvement. rs
cents per cwt. at O'Dwyer's.
Do you know that Roses flour
is made from wheat that was
washed and dried before being
made into flour? A small mill
cannot afford this process nor
the machinery. A sack of
Roses flour represents the high
est mark of perfection in mill
ing.
While we are waiting for the
county to take hold of the roads,
suppose you fill up ;nat bunch OF
"chuck holes" in the road by your
place. Then you can haul larg-
er loads of grain home from
O'Dwyer's.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1915-04-09

en-. The conference went over
budgets and rearranged them to
meet the requirements of the in
situations. kilograms from the
chamber of commerce, Moscow,
the students of the law school and
associated students association
of the university urging that
President Brannon's resignation
be not accepted, were received
by the board. Appreciative Of
his services these kilograms say
his resignation now would be q
calamity.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1915-04-09

The play After the Game"
given by the senior class of the
high school Tuesday evening was
greeted by a crowded house.
Every seat in the house was filled
and many were obliged to stand.
Il was one of the best home tai
ent plays ever given here and was
much appreciated by those pres
ent. The vocal solos by Mrs. II.
K. Taylor of this city and Nine.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1915-04-09
LOCAL DRUGGIST MAKES
MANY FRIENDS

The ST. Maries Drug Co. re-
ports they are making many
friends through the QUICK bene-
fit which st. Maries people receive
from the simple mixture of buck
thorn bark, glycerine, etc, known
as Adler-i-ka. This remedy be-
came famous by curing appendi-
citis and it is the most thorough
bowel cleanser known. acting on
BOTH the lower and upper bowel.
JUST ONE DOSE of Adler-i-ka
relieves constipation and gas on
the stomach almost IMMEDIATE
LII. adv.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1915-04-09
PreahvterIan Church

Usual Sunday services at the
regular hours, Sunday school at
1000 a. m. followed by preach
ing services at IL. Christian
Endeavor at 6:3O pm. and even
ing sermon at 1880. All are
cordially invited to worship with
us.
The morning sermon at II
o'clock will be for the children.
A. r. GRIGGS, Pastor
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1915-04-09
ANNUAL SCHOOL MEETING
AND ELECTION

Notice is hereby given that on
Monday, the nineteenth day of
April, 1915, there will be held at
the various school houses of Ben
ewah County, exclusive of indie
pendent districts, the annual
school meeting and election of
the trustees for the coming year.
Said meeting shall determine if
a special tax shall be levied, and
also shall determine. the length
of time a school shall be taught
for the ensuing year.
The polls shall be open from
100 p. m. to $500 p. m.
Signed
RUTH E. GERHART,
Sup't of Public Instruction
Benewah County, Idaho
A..
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1915-04-09
PIUmmer Notes

Last Monday evening the Plum
mer Commercial club held a we'll
attended and enthusiastic meet
ing. The election of officers for
the coming year was the princi-
pal feature. Geo. j. McFadden
was reelected president; R. II.
Mercer vice-president; H. q.
Jaeger, secretary; G. A. Nestler,
treasurer and J. d. parlsen di-
rector-at-large. Prof. Duff was
rendered a vote of thanks for his
work in preparing the booklet ad-
vertising Plummer and the vicin-
iiy which the Commercial club
placed before the public a short
time ago. Plans were inaugur-
ated for meetings on certain Sat-
urday afternoons with the people
of the neighborhOod in general
sessions, the object of these
meetings being to discuss vital
topics of public interest such as
the creamery question, logged-off
land problems, marketing and
buying at home methods and ben
efits, etc. It is hoped that much
good will be the result of these
Get Together" meetings espec-
tally since Plummer has long felt
the need of just such an institu-
ton.
The public caucus called for
Thursday evening to put in nom
nation city officers in opposition
to the Citizens Ticket, which was
nominated at a private caucus
some time ago, was very largely
attended. Geo. Mitchell was ell
lccted chairman of the caucus and
the following persons were nom
mated for the board of village
trustees: ]. B. Parks, M. S. Acton,
Theodore Hill, C. Merriman and
John Applegate. The ticket was
named the Taxpayers Ticket.
Il. A. Furman and Leslie Cor
don with their families spent
Sunday at the Thomas home in
Freeman.
Rev. and Mrs. Earle have Just
returned from Walla Walla where
they have been attending the Con-
gregational convention.
H. H. Sailing and Mr.. Lamb were
visitors at the county seat on
Wednesday.
The Ladies Aid OF the NJ. T..
church was entertained at the
Cullison home on Wednesday ar
ternoon.
County Assessor Reynolds was
a Plummer visitor Thursday.
Notice of incorporation has
been given by the official board
Of the M. E. church.
Rev. Monroe of ST. Maries was
a visitor at the Sailing home on
Thursday.
Deputy Sheriff William Toohy
was over from ST. Maries Thurs
day evening.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1915-04-09
Churches
EpIsoopaI Church

Sunday School at 10000 a. m.
morning prayer and sermon, at
1900 a. m. Evening prayer and
sermon at 500 p. m; Litany
service on Wednesday evening at
500 p. m.
A cordial invitation tothese ser
vices is extended to all.
w. w. Webster. Minister.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1915-04-09

Sandal of Spokane were fine and
were highly appreciated. Ken
nedy's orchestra furnished the
music for the occasion.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1915-04-09
NorweaIan lutheran Services

Rev. J. Theo Bursett, Lutheran
pastor Of Spokane, Wash, will
conduct services in the Odd Eel
lows building Sunday, April nth,
at fl o'clock a. M, and g o'colck
p. m. All Scandinavians are
cordially invited.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1915-04-09

Oscar Nelson Of Occur d'Alene,
one of the leading poultry rails
ers of the Inland Empire, was a
visitor in the city Wednesday and
Thursday.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1915-12-14
No Outstanding
State Warrants

That the present is the first
year, it is said, in the history of
the state, in which the state has
paid all of its expenses by taxes
collected and Idaho will not have
to register warrants, because
there are no funds to meet the ex-
penses or to pay interest on them.
AT a recent meeting of the dposi-
tory board the state treasurer was
authorized to take up the re-
naming warrants and carry them.
as cash items on his books until
the opening of the new year.
Economy in the administration of
state affairs is said to have brOt
this favorable condition about.
Heretofore the state has each
year been forced to register a
large number of warrants and
pay interest on them because it
did not have the money with
which to pay them. The war
rants are drawn by the state au-
ditor on authority from the state
board of examiners to meet cur
rent state expenses. In addi-
ton to meeting all of its obliga-
tions this year the state has tax
en- up and paid off a large num-
Der of registered warrants. The
state board of examiners has been
actively busy on the job auditing
the claims against the state and
when opportunity presented it
self saw to it that registered
warrants we're taken up.
When the year 1915 opened the
present administration inherited
a large number of unpaid war
rants as we'll as registered ones.
A registered warrant stands as
the states note, the state prom
ising to pay the principal and in
terest. These warrants were
gradually cleared away. The
money received from taxes was
so distributed that the state was
able TO meet its obligations and
thereby able to close the year
with a clean slate insofar as
current debts are concerned.