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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-01-08

NJ. Z. Barnes, superintendent Of
of schools Of Morrison county states
that from what he has learned Of the
bill, he is not in favor of it's passage,
but that he has not looked over it
thoroughly.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-01-08
COUNTY SUPTS. OPPOSE BILL
ANTA0ONIZE PLAN FOR THE ES-
Establishment OF COUNTY
EDUCATIONAL BOARD

St. Cloud Times: County Superin-
tendent w. A. Boerger in common with
Supt. Harter, Of Hennepin county,
Supt. Young, of St. Louis county and
other county school heads, strongly
opposes one OF the features suggested
for revision by the educational commits
sion. The commission will recommend
and endeavor to secure it's passage by
the legislature that is to assemble to-
morrow, a bill providing for the ap-
pointment Of county superintendent
as done in North Carolina.
The recommendation Of the educa-
tional commission will provide for the
election of a county board of educa-
ton, one member to be elected from
each commissioner district. This board
will appoint the county superintend-
ent, elect all school teachers outside
of the independent districts, have
charge of the erection of all school
buildings, outside of the independent
districts.
The purvey Of the proposed bill con-
templates the abolition Of all district
boards, placing their work in the hands
Of the proposed county board Of edu-
cation.
The superintendent VINO oppose tne
plan dispute the claim that the pas
sage Of such a bill would take the Of
fee out of politics and insist that it
will only further plunge the office into
politics.
They dispute the statement that bet
ter results will follow of necessity. In
substantiation of this claim the COM
mission points to the operations of
schools in cities aid villages. Accord
ing to the opposing superintendent,
conditions vastly different from those
existing in the country districts, are to
be found in the cities and villages and
these conditions are responsible for
the very things which the advocates OF
the plan point with optimism.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-01-08

Chas. r. Rhoda Of Royalton trans
acted business in this city Wednesday
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-05
JUSTICE FOR THE MISUNDER-
STOOD cockRoAcH.

Editor Honolulu Star-Bulletin.
Sir: This world is being continual
, " startled by new discoveries and
wonderful results from scientific re-
search, and anybody who thinks that
Professor Jaggar. the vOlcanOlogist To-
Gated on the edge OF the pit at ki!au-
! ca. is the only one vino is dragging
! forth TO the light of Gay hidden sec
| rets in the general run OF things is
mistaken One of these hermit-like
| fellows that occupies shack near the
head of Nuuanu vale has made a
startling discovery along natural his
tory lines, and it is destined to have
for reaching elects. He is of a very
economical nature and cannot see any
thing go to waste, and apropCs Of this,
no we'll regulated and cleanly cigar
butt is ever left to its gutter bed to
be trodden on by some unfeeling heel,
but is gathered in and placed beside
like cigar butts on a shelf. In the
contemplation of tho riches acCumu-
lated in butts" he suddenly discover
ed that the cockrpach is a lover of
cigars Heretofore the tobacco worm
and man have been the only living be-
levers in tobacco, and their cause
has not been of the strongest, but now
comes the moral support Of the cock
roach OF course It is a debatable
question as to the moral part of the
cockroach's fondness for tobacco, but
it has been clearly demonstrated that
to become moral in any sense one
rust first have been immoral. and
our hermit friend says that he did not
observe any reproach Of conscience in
the cockroach he saw coming out Of
one of those laidby butts. There was
never a sign of repentance. but rath-
err an expression that usually follows
satisfied feeling. There were other
eockroaches standing around expect
ahtly, ready to have "Chaw" at the
weed, and they were not backward
when the old man cockroach had had
his fill
This story Of the tobacco habit III
the cockroach started us on an in
vestigation of that household pet. and
it is found that the wise men OF q
few years ago state that the cock
roach is the oldest Of air-breathlng
animals. and unlike the horse and
many other animals, has not changed
its size. form or habits through all
the ages that have gone. We have no
way of communicating with the cock
roach Understandings, bat If We could
do SO we would probably find that
the cockroaeh owei 1ts extreme age
end activity to the Continued use Of
tobacco. II 49,. C. F. NJ.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-05
RESPECT FOR THE AMERICAN
.. .... >. FLAG.

Fl. Cashier, T. H., Jan. l, 1915.
Editor Honolulu Star-Bulletin.
Sir: Being rather clear day and
the view excellent | happened to be
gazing at the distant hills to the east
Of Fort Cashier when my eyes happen
ed to encounter tlagpole with Jap
aness flag flying from its lanyard, but
upon the second look I also noticed
cur beloved flag right beneath it. and
1t was upside down. After getting a
pair of field glasses to make sure.
quickly asked some Of the boys from
the company to accompany me and a
patriotic squad responded.
We tried to persuade the owner Of
the flags to rearrange them, but he
declined and would not listen until
we threatened to use force. Seeing
our earnest mission he consented to
fix 1t, which he did as it should be.
Now, if you world be kind enough
to print this and the rules on this sub
ject such things would not happen.
Hoping you will print this and said
rules or laws, ! remain, respectfully.
~...... PVT. G. H..
Co. B, Isl Inf
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-05

i War may bc,d school for certain rtrtu"S, bM IS
certainly not the school Of oil rirtuc. Ercn as re-
gorLs b'arery, only the opportunity for its display
and use is in and by mdr Increased and fortitaic.
rhich is morally superior to Lrarery, is mol kHo~"
outside nedr nor mpracti&ed by noncomLdfdntS
Noreorer, erem the basic moral ritucS of pruieHcc.
Justice, tenn perdncc and fortitude are inferior to
those Of mercy pity. pence. and Tore Bit war Ccr-
tai,uiy geartateS increases certain me"td and mo
al faIings Such atrocities as hare actually oc-
.arred. and not the nS"pLstantiai progency Of
icGr and excitement, Of suspicion and credUtdy
s-ould probably hare ncrer been possible to their
authors an items of pedce.-Canon IIorsIcy.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-05
FROM ONE OF THE "HIkERs."

Editor Honolulu Star-Bulletin,
Sir: wish to take this means of
not only correcting misleading state
ment in this mornings paper regarding
some incidents of the recent Maui trip
but also to express my heartfelt thanks
to those who rendered me such kindly
assistance on the trip. The morning
paper states From start to finish
there was not an accident or any Sc
rious Inconvenience to anyone. al
though several of~those who had fool
ishly started out without breakfast
broke down during the first days hike
and had to be assis, ed to camp" and
again further on the paper says Two
Of the soldiers who graced the expe.
dition. Leland Roland and BENJAMIN J.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-05
ALSO PRESENT.

Editor Honolulu Star-Bulletin,
Sir: Relative to the interesting de
scriptiCn of Communicated" touching
upon the festivities attending the natal
day celebration rendered Sgt. Lopez,
engineers, by his intimates, may | be
permitted to state than an unintention,
al omission of the names of those
present requires that notice be accord
ed the presence of Mr.. and Mrs Ed.
win c. Petit. -....,
NIL DESPERANDUM.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-05
lIIllE1hIEQNIENQ

w. r. HARRINGTON: | notice
that the carnival finance committee
lacks the funds for securing tennis
players. Why doesn't the Carnival
Company call on the stockholders Of
its company, if the money is really
needed to make the carnival feature
a success? The stock was fioated to
meet just such demands. There will
be absolutely no excuse for goins
about appealing for special contribu-
tons. Incidentally | think the chorus
of thousand or more voices will be
the greatest carnival feature we have
ever had.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-05

Senator Coke's declaration that he is not
after any federal or territorial office is to be
taken precisely as he means it. AS the Star
Bulletin stated some time ago, the report was
that Coke's trip to Washington was at the
behest of certain congressman who wished to
talk over the district attorneyship of Hawaii
There is no particular reason to believe Coke
a candidate for the office. Nevertheless, it
would be very queer if his visit to the capitol
should result in no discussion of possible
change. s.E. ~.:
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-05

A small railroad operating an oil
burning locomotive on the Tahoe ma
tional forest, California, had break
down during the past summer and
burned wood instead OF oil for one
day. On this day fifteen fires started
along the right of way. During the
preceding year. only one fire occurred
near the railroad and it was not
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-05
VICTORY AS THE SUPREME OBJECT.

J An exposition OF the German military policy
which Eliminates this ucll-discussed subject
is given by Major general Won Disfurth in an
article recently contributed to the Hamburg
Nachrichter Inasmuch as this article has ap-
peared since a strict censorship has been I'M
posed, it is fair to assume that the German all-
thOritieS gave at least tacit assent to its trend
The distinguished German soldier writes:
''No object whatever is served by taking
any notice of the accusations Of barbarity lev
eled against Germany by our foreign critics.
Frankly, we are and must be barbarians, if by
this we understand those who wage war relent-
lessly and to the uttermost degree
1T is incompatible with the dignity of the
German Empire and with the proud traditions
OF the Prussian army to defend our courageous
soldiers from the accusations hurled against
them in foreign and neutral countries. We owe
no explanations to any one There is nothing
for us to justify and nothing for us to explain
away. Every act of whatever nature commit
ted by our troops for the purpose of discourage
ing, defeating and destroying our enemies is a
brave act and good deed, and is fully JUS
titled
There is no reason whatever why we should
trouble ourselves about the notions concerning
us in other countries: Certainly we should not
worry about the opinions and feelings held in
neutral countries. Germany stands as the SUI
lpreme arbiter of her own methods, which in
the time of war must be dictated to the world.
1t is OF no consequence whatever if all the
monuments ever created, all the pictures ever
painted, and all the buildings ever erected by
the great architects of the world be destroyed,
II by their destruction we promote Germany's
victory over her enemies, who vowed her com
plete humiliation. In timesrof peace we might.
perhaps, regard the loss of such things, but at
the present moment not a word of regret, not
a thought should be squandered upon them.
War is war, and must be waged with severity
The commonest, ugliest stone placed to mark
the burial place of German grenadier is
more glorious and venerable monument than
all the cathedrals in Europe put together.
They call us barbarians What of it! We
seorR them and their abuse. For my part, [
hope that in this war we have merited the title
OF barbarians. Let neutral people and our enc
mics cease their empty chatter, which may we'll
be compared to the twitter of birds. Let them
cease their talk of the cathedral at Rheims and
of all the churches and all the castles in France
that have shared its fate. These things do not
interest u.s. Our troops must achieve victory
What else matters?"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-05

The new city administration begins har-
moniously. At the outset certain supervisors
who might have made very lively little rum
pus resisted the temptation. They subord-
mated their personal feelings in order to start
the new municipal year pulling all together.
That is hopeful. More of it will be thankfully
received by the public
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-05

What did you think of the auto
mobile race. Pat?" 81 didn't see 81"
You didn't see it? Why. saw you
at the track" "Yis; was at the
thrack; but | had to wink just at the
wrong time. and whin got through
the race was oyer."-Judge. -
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-05
Le&ggSkIlNfE7 TQP!gQ

(The Star Bulletin invites free and
frank discussion in this column on all
Iegrtims Ie subjects Of current interest
Communications are constantly re-
ceived TO which no signature is AT
tached This paper will treat as con
fidential signatures to letters II the
writer's so desire. but cannot Eive
space for anonymous communities
tions.) &c.,.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-05

Evidence that the campaign in far Caucasus
is getting like real war comes in the fact that
each side denies what the other claims.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-05

I'm selling book on beauty. mum"
he began. but really | fear you do
not need such an article Never
mind, said the woman, with a pleased
smile. ''Ill take one, anyhow. Louis
Vile Courier journal
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-05

passed away when he seemed most needed, but
planning were and are success.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-05

Mayor Lanes message has been generally
very well received. Now to carry it out.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-05

Everyone of the new supervisors takes pic
ture like statesman
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-05

thought that the engine was RESPONSE
BILE for that one.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-05

Too many political fences will be disastrous
for Lane,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
MANY THEATRICAL PE0Pl TO ATTEND
 LYRICS NEW PLAY
Belasco, Ruth Chatterton, Mrs. Garter, Many Critics
 and Managers Coming

A great amount of interest is be- ing shown throughout theatrical cir cles in the new play, The Turn of the Cards which the author Charles Nirdlinger is producing at the Lyric theatre next week.
 A number of theatrical celebrities are planning to attend the perform ances and among those whom the management of the Calburn stock company is preparing to entertain during the week are David Belasco, Wallace Eddinger, T. Frawley, Byron Ong1ey. Charles Hopkins, Edgar SeI- win, representatives from Shubert's, Klaw & Erlanger.s, and from Conan & Harris. A number of prominent New York critics and newspaper men are also expected. Several promf- nent actresses will come up for matinee returning to New York in time for their evening performances. Ruth Chatterton will entertain a party on sone afternoon and Mrs Leslie Carter is also planning to have a matinee box party.
 The play is said to be even greater than ''The World and His Wife" of which MT Nird1inger is also the au- thor. It is intensely dramatic deal ing with European political circles.
 Mir. NirdIinger personally is direct ing the production of his play, and the opportunity is an unusual one for the members of the company to demon
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
.PROTESTANIS WILL UNITE IN WESTPORl
 SUNDAY EVENING
Monthly Union Services Scheduled for Saugatuck
 Congregational Church
1speelaI to The Farnerl

Westport. Feb. 5A nnfon service of all the Protestant churches in the town will be held on Sunday in the Saugatuck Congregational church, Rev Kenne# h.ssA Mackenzie and Rev William C..Mpe will conduct the ser vices. A Splendid program of music has been arranged It has been the custom to hold union services on the first Sunday of each month and to rotate among the four churches. The last union service was in Holy Trim ity church in Westport and the next one most likely will be in Christ church.
 The following arrivals are regis tered at the hotel: B. J Munick, N Y. J.. l. Iillis, of Bridgeport, and F. J. Kennedy of Center, O.
 Funeral services of Martha, widow of George Green, Of Wilton, were held in the Table xnortuary chapel at 2 o'clock this afternoon, Rev. Will liam c. Moe officiating Interment was in Poplar Plains ,cemetery.
 Rev. Kenneth Mackenzie, rector of the Holy Trinity church, conducted his weekly class last evening at the Bridgeport Young Mems Christian association building in that city.
 Mrs. Homer B. Smith, IT, wife of a former we'll known Westporter died at her home in Port Chester, Wednes- day evening, after suffering for a long time from cancer. The remains were brought to this town this after noon for services in the Fable nor tuary chapel Burial was in Willow brookscemetery. The deceased is sur vived by her husband, one son and one daughter.
 The meeting of the Welfare league, held in the town hall on Wednesday evening was largely attended M H.. Coleys chairman of the bridge com nlittee subnitted a number of plans for the erection of the new bridge.
 A public meeting of the Saugatuck Historical society will be held at the Westport. Memorial library on Mon day evening. Rev. Charles E. He's seIgrove of Manchester. will take for his topic, international Peace" The meeting is open to all.
 One week from Sunday the church of the Holy Trinity will observe the centennial of the declaration of peace between the United States and Great Britain by holding special services in the evening. Rev. Kenneth Mac Kenzie. the rector, will speak.
 According to Fred Darrow and Rus sell Chalfont of the local fire police, the ball which was to have been held one week from Monday evening by the department has been called off owing to the lack of funds. When asked if they had the sanction of Secretary Helm Tn cancelHnB the a1- fair they replied that Helm was no longer a member of the department The department will be reorganized in another week or two and arrange ments will then be made for a dance to be given for the purpose of get ting funds for the reconstruction of the department.
 w H. Burr, prominent citizen of westport, was yesterday elected pres ident of the Connecticut Vegetable Growers association in Footguard hall, Hartford, for the ensuing year
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

The friends of MT. and Mrss Mich aeI Murray rendered them a delight ful surprise party and linen shower at their home. 226 Olive street, on Wednesday evening. The evening was very enjoyabIy spent in dancing. singing and games. Refreshments were servel at Il o'clock. About midnight the party broke up. all wishing MT. and Mrs. Murray many happy years of welded life. Among those present were Mrs. J. Shanahan, MT and Mrs. P. J. Murray, Mrs. B. Kinsella, the Misses Josie and Kitty Ralph. Theresa Growder, Della AIur- ray, Sarah and Norah Since, Eliza beth Egan, Mollie Deskin. Agnes Syn mott, Elizabeth McQueeney, Anna Sullivan, Mo11ie Brannigan, James O'NeilI. John Murray and John Egan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
BRIDGE DYNANEITER
 BEGINS TERM TO-DAY
 IN JAIL IN MANN E

vanceboro, Me, Feb. 5--Werner Horn, who claims to be a German or hcer and in that capacity to have tried to blow up the international rail way bridge here, Was removed to Ma chias today. to serve a sentence of 30 days for the damage which the et- plosion caused on this side of the bqr- der.
 Deputy SherfT George W. Ross pllr his prisoner aboard the train leaWiue for Bangor at 9:45 o'clock this morn ing. At Bangor, after a wait of two hours, the trip will be continued oR another line east to RTachias, where the party is due at 6:20 o'clock this evening.
 The casesis now ended so far as the state is concerned. The next mcyG. it is expected, will be by the federo1 auth critics. who are concerned with the application for the extra ditfon of the dynaIniter to Canada, where he is wanted to answer for the little dam age which he did to the bridge by operating on that side Of tne bound arE
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
FRS GAY AT FlREMAN'S BALL
Young and Old Join Ir Many Dances, Modern
 and Otherwise
Especial to The 7Frarmer.)


 Southport, Feb. 5-The dance given by the fire laddies last evening was one of the largest social gather ings in the history of the village Young and old were there in large numbers to take part in the program which consisted Of dances Of all va rieties from Virginia reels to Turkey Trots- Festivities started with a grand march shortly after 8 o'clock and Continued until midnight All out of town orchestra furnished the music for the dancers. Edward A Won Ho1tz was in charge of the anair5
 The senni-monthly meeting of the Bible class of Trinity church was held. last evening in the parish hau. The work of the present season was con e tinued.
 The Girls Friendly society of Trin- ity church will hold 9 rehearsal- =this evening in the parish hall for the play which they are to give on the 18th and 16th of the month. The cast will be directed by the pastor. Rev R. D. Hatch, who has had a great deal of experience in that line.
 Two real estate deals recently made in the vicinity of Greenfield Eil are the sale of the estate of the late Mrs. En1eIine Raymond, owned by her sister, Mrs. Marietta Smith, to W. R. Restaino and James Cuseo of New York and the farm of Charles and New York
 The rehearsa1s for the play, ''Too Many Husbands' are progressing finely and the sketch is said to be one of the finest productions given in Southport in some time
 The Southport Relief Sewing Circle met this afternoon in the Wakeman Memorial building and will meet on Friday afternoon of each week, all statements to the contrary notWith- standing. The sewing work Is being done for the relief of the Belgian sufferers. All contributions will be gladly received.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05

A z strate to New York managers and critics what splendid actors and act tresses they are.
 The story of how the play happen ed to be produced in Bridgeport is an interesting one. The contract for it called for it's production before February 15s and as MT. Nirdlinger is a particular friend of Manager Frank Callahan of the stock company also of Lowell Sherman. it's popular leading man. he was prevailed upon to try it out here. The foreign rights to the play have been purchas- ed by a famous French actress while the New ork production will occur in the spring g. MT. Nirdlinger is also author of teThe First Lady of the Land" in which Elsie Ferguson starred Those who have read t'The Turn of the Cards predict that it will be one of the leading dramas which this country has yet produced.