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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-10
THE STRIDES OF THE SHORT BALLOT

Part of the tactics of the reactionaries in the
recent charter convention was to declare that
the "short ballot form of government has
not yet been given a thorough trial in Ameri-
can cities-that it is still an experiment, at
tempted only by few, therefore Honolulu
should not try it.
No one could make such a statement except
out of ignorance or wilful Misrepresentation.
In recent address to the League of Pacific
Northwest Municipalities, its president, Mayor
Fassett of Spokane, said:
In fifteen years-a very short time in the
history of our nation-four hundred American
cities have accepted new form of government
which is an almost revolutionary change from
that which was universal until the close of the
last century. In some states the change was
urgently called for long before the state legis-
lature could be persuaded to grant the right
to cities to make their own local government;
in other states this right is not yet granted,
but all students of government will admit that
commission form of government has found a
place in American political life and that its
discussion and adoption has stimulated the in
terest of our people in governmental affairs
generally.
And now that we are prepared to investi-
gate and accept new ideas in city government
comes upon the stage new proposal known
as city manager form. Forty cities have now
adopted it, and many others are considering
it; some are attaching it to the commission
form, Others to the older aldermanic system;
some are adapting it to present forms by a few
amendments to existing charters; others are
starting out with new charter along the un-
tried road, but all are looking and hoping for
better government
City manager forms seem to offer us an
improvement upon the commission forms
which have been so largely adopted. The com
mission, or council, which determines the poll
cies- of the government, may be.elected by pro
portional representation, thus giving minori-
ties representation in proportion to their mum
bers in the electorate; may be composed of
citizens who are busily engaged in their own
affairs but willing to give some little time to
their city; may call for such service without
pay, Thus eliminating the attractiveness of the |
position to cheap politicians The manager
may be hired from any part of the country
where the right man may be found, thus open
ing new profession for which our colleges will
train young men; he may be an expert in city
administration where now practically all off |
cials are amateurs; he may hope to be prod
noted from small city to larger one if he |
makes good in the smaller; he may devote |
himself to administrative work, being re
sponsible to small body of representative mer
and not to a more or less Indifferent and unin. |
formed electorate.
Mentioning this now may seem like rehash |
ING old stuff, but it is very recent summing |
up of a movement which Honolulu cannot con
tinue to overlook.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-10
GERMAN AIR STRATEGY ON VEST
front HAS Changed SINCE MAY

the foe over their own lines. II is an
immense advantage 10 fight an adj
yersary over ones own lines, as the
sirman not only has the support OF
high angle guns beloS, but can land
within his own territo,y In case OF In
jury TO himself or his machine.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-10

DR.. JACK DAWSON, writer and
world traveller. who has been spending
year in Honolulu, left today on the
Makura for England via Vancouver,
were he will undergo serious opera
ton for eye trouble. " -: F. ..
WILL WAYNE, special agent for the
department of public works, left last
night on the Matsonia for Hilo where
he goes on inspection work for the
department. He will return on the
same boat next Sunday. ="
MRS. RATA A. MILLS, most worthy
grand matron OF the Order of Eastern
Star, and Mrs. H. H. Williams, who
have been making tour of Hawaii
and Maui, will return to Honolulu in
the Mauna Kea tomorrow morning.
E. ]. LORD Of the Lord. Young Engt
neering Company left last night Cor
Hilo where the company has several
contracts with the department of
public works, including the Waiolana
fill and the paving of Kuhio wharf
approach.
H. p WOOD cabled from San Fran
cisco this morning to the Promotion
Committee asking that immediate &C:
ton be taken on the proposition of
taking the Hawaii exhibits now at San
Francisco to the San Diego exposition
The Promotion Committee through A.
P. Taylor, requested Mr.. Wood to look
after all arrangements for the trans
portation Of the kiosks and relief maps
to San Diego.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-10

Requests to charitable institutions
totalling $4,000 are contained in the
will of ]. r. Tracy formerly shoe
or Stamford, died last
month. -
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-10

General Pedro Muniz. former pre-
mier, of Lima, Peru, and minister OF
war, died yesterday - -. =
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-10

]. MORTON RIGGS has been chosen
head OF the committee on decorations
for the 1916 Mid-Pacific Carnival.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-10

Since the war began at least 1900
English Boy Scouts have been assist
ing the coast guards -
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-10

Perhaps his adherents will wonder how Con
gress can open without Delegate Kuhio's pres
enee, but somehow it manages to worry along.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-10

Sir Thomas Upton must fairly foam with
rage when he sees what Henry Ford is doing:
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-10

These are the days when the familiar role of
the Power behind the Throne is generally re-
versed ~..~ ~. -... -"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-10

Robert Edeson. the actor. recently
inherited 100000 The property is
chiefly rice plantation In Louisiana.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-10

EDWARD WOODWARD. secretary
tic the mayor. was not able to. be at
his desk in the city hall today owing
to illness. His condition is not seri.
Gus. -. 49,.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-10
tIIIIIfNIIINIEWQ

BUILDING INSPECTOR HENRY
FREITAS: This week seems to be
running especially TO the building of
bungalows. several permits for good
structures of this style having been
taken out since Monday. II. til. Il.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-10

CITY ENGINEER WHITE.
HOUSE: We have the Dekum mud
hole in the Puunui section about fill
ed up now with rock waste, so that II
is not likely to bother residents Of
the vicinity for some time.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-10

CAPT FRANCIS NJ. EDWARDS.
s. S. Matsonia: If zee Yo Keuk had
been terrorizing the country the mill.
tary ought to have been sent out
after him. The police did good job
rounding up that Honolulu Gyp-the-
Blood.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-10

MALCOLM Al. FRANKLIN, col.
lector of customs: Our Honolulu de.
tectives seem to be able to shoot well.
but they did very bad job in not let
ting enough daylight into zee Yo
Keuk In my old home state, Missis.
sippi, we shoot to kill saw niger
desperate hit with Al caliber soft.
nosed bullet 1t only made hole as
big as a lead pencil where it entered
his chest, but it tore half his back
out when it left his body.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-10

FRED L. WALDRoN: | don't ex.
pect to hear from the Great Northern
again until she passes the lightship
tonight at San Francisco. In the mean
time. am on pins and needles, fig
uratively speaking, wondering what
time she's making.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1915-07-16
SALISBURY TEAM MINIS
Defeated Fayette Last Sunday b.
The Score of Eight
to Two "a

Score So in favor of Sails
bury in a very pretty game.
Pitcher Mutt who is twirling this
season for the Salisbury club,
did some fine work in the game
Sunday afternoon, apparently
having something up his sleeve
for his old team which he pulled
on them in the form of strike
outs.
Jim Lee Thrash played left
field for Salisbury and scored a
hit 8 out of A times at bat.
There was a good crowd out to
see a really good game, won by
superior playing and not by the
umpire. The new grounds at
Salisbury are the worst mag
mates of that city have ever in
duced fans to witness a game on,
but have been put in about az
good condition as would be pos
sible in the foothills anywhere.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1915-07-16
Frank Hill Resigns

Following several years of
active service as manager of the
local band, Frank Hill resigned
the Job last Friday night. Press
of other duties is assigned as
the reason for the resignation.
Paul Cropper was elected by the
band to take the job. Mr.. Hill
continues with the band as usual,
During his connection with the
organization he has been the
principal moving figure in keep
ing the organization on its feet
and his services have been siren
uous as well as onerous. The
management of an amateur band
is no sinecure and Mr.. Hill thinks
he has served his apprenticeship.
The new manager is a good
selection for the place.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1915-07-16
Party For Children

Just twenty-seven young peo-
pie were entertained at the home
of Miss Irene Gordon Saturday
evening Irene being the hostess.
They played games, had refresh
ments of cake and grape ice, and
spent a pleasant evening until
the coming storm caused them
to scurry homeward. The guest
were: Mary Opal West, Mary
Willie Zeimer, Frances Worsham,
Annie Rudder, Roberta Parks,
Pearlita Latham, Almeria Miller,
Earnestine Holman, Kathryn
Stamper, Lena Harms, Willie
Kyle Rucker, Zettie Sneed,
Emma Clifton Rucker. Turner
White, Francis White, Billie
Gardner, Will Bayne, Dred Fin
mel, Albert Rudder, William
Walther, Marian Rhoades, Cecil
Ward, ]. M. Emerson, Milton
Emerson, Charles Myers, Ed
ward Herring, and Heber Her
ring.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1915-07-16
Baseball Slow Here

Inquiries were made at Sails
bury Wednesday as to whether
or not this city had a baseball
team. 1t seems that there is no
team here now owing to the high
waters that have overfowed the
ball diamond on the Musselfork
and made it impossible for either
practice or playing of match
games out there. The boys had
pretty good little team to COM
mence with. The Salisbury men
are working with a team that is
costing them considerable mon
ey to maintain but they have
managed to get through thus
far.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1915-07-16
Real Estate Transfers
WARRANTY DEEDS

W. P. Mason to M. L. Jeys,
$4500, W hf ne IA & sw sw 1856
|1S.
Sine Frandson to W. P. Mason,
$4,000, ne IA & sw sw 12-55-18.
W. P. Mason to S. Frandson,
$4,000, e hf lie 1858.
]. E. Williford to o. w. Shaef-
fer, $500, lot II. blk IL Mendon.
/ G. 0. Littler to F. o. Littler,
$4,000 shf Sc 23-55-18.
I c. A. Keyser to C. D. Turner,
$500, lots 5,6,7,8, blk IL Dalton.
I H. M. Moore to C. D. Aldridge
$3.50, defined by metes and
bounds, l77-1-2 by so, ft. in
Salisbury.
H. M. Moore to A. L. Fawks,
$3.50, 25O by so ft. in Salisbury.
M. L. Jeys to W. P. Mason,
$500, lots A, 5, 6, Z, 8, blk 2,
Walton's addition to Salisbury
land plat abutting afore said ex-
tending along Wabash railroad.
| z. R. Wilhoit to L. ]. Wilhoit,
$1,000, by metes and bounds, in
Rothville.
\ F. T. Taylor to C. A. Keyser,
$l00, lots, 5, 6, 7, 8, blk IL,
! Dalton.
| H. C. Atterberry to S. After
berry, $500, lots 28, 20, 40, 81
l32, blk 6, Mendon.
4 c. R. Bixby to ]. R. Bixby
Isl, lot 4, blk 81, Brinker's Add.
Brunswick.
i A. E. Hotchkiss to C. o. White
l$SO0, lots 8, 9, 10, blk 5, Mendon
4 ]. Shannon to S. Jasper, $400
lot 5, blk 20, Western Add. t.
Brunswick.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1915-07-16

Chief Watkins at Brunswick
has been doing overtime trying
to keep tramps from roaming
about the city, and a few days
ago spied two young fellows at a
well up town. He questioned
them and it is said got not only
unsatisfactory. but impudent re-
plies. Lur landed on them with
his cudgel and otherwise i'm.
pressed them with the unhealthy
atmosphere Of Brunswick for
nomads. Many believe the CHIEF
was hasty and that the young
men were not deserving such
treatment, claiming that they
had been working there and il
| the neighborhood for some time.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1915-07-16
The Storm Cut Concert

The local band gave a mighty
good concert of short duration
Saturday evening. The brevity
of the same was due to the COM
ing storm which caused all the
audience but about a dozen to
leave for their homes before the
concert was half over. The pro-
gram was cut short about 9:15
as the boys did not care to play
to empty benches. The stormy
appearance of the sky caused the
country people to remain away
or hurry home before the music
began.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1915-07-16
Orville Stoner Kicked

At noon Monday as Orville
Stoner, aged about IL was assist
ing his father E. E. Stoner who
lives near the Grove, unhitch the
team they had been using, one
of the horses kicked the boy,
breaking the thigh bone. The
fracture, a bad one, was reduced
by a surgeon from this city and
the boy will soon be able to move
around the house. tho incapaci-
tated for work for several
weeks.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1915-07-16
Negroes at Dalton

All roads for the colored peo-
pie of this county and other
countries as well led to Dalton
Saturday July 10. The event was
the laying of the corner stone of
the new Masonic hall erected
there by the Dalton colored
Masons. Men prominent in the
membership of the state were
there and helped with the cere-
monies and services. During the
afternoon the visitors gave them
selves over to enjoying the day.
There was a merry-go-round and
several jitney cars and the crowd
took advantage of the especially
the latter and the jitney drivers
did pretty well. 1t was the inten-
tion of adjourning the affair to
a grove about a mile from town
for the afternoon but the stormy
appearance of the weather caus.
ed them to give this over and
this left the visitors to their OWE
resources. The jitneys installed
a system of joy rides of short
duration to a corner east of Dal'
ton and back for 10 cents the
round trip. The crowd had a fine
time.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1915-07-16
Got Hypo With Pistol

A man enroute to Peoria, ILL.,,
stopped over in Macon last week,
procured a pistol, went to a doc
tors Office and at the point Of
the pistol persuaded the doctor
to give him a shot of drug. The
physician was easily persuaded
and later Sheriff Holvey got on
the trail. The man lay down
meekly and handed over the pis-
tol. He was in a pleased state
of mind and said, Il am through
with it,, as he handed over the
persuader.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1915-07-16
Prosecutor Questions Audit

The prosecuting attorney of
Randolph county files an opinion
to the effect that the officers of
that county have not received
any money in the nature of fees,
etc. that are not due them. The
prosecuting attorney holds that
the auditor is wrong in his find
ings and supports his contention
by filing an opinion of nine pages
length.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1915-07-16
Audit of Randolph County

In Randolph county the state
auditors force showed a short
age of So, 9O6.4S. This, like the
amounts due here, are said to be
due to ignorance of the law.
Former county clerk Terrill re-
funded $1468.54, Probate Judge
Ratliff returned an excess o1
fees amounting to $120, Circuit
Clerk Marshall $4S0 and there
were other smaller amounts.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1915-07-16
THE SCHOOL CENSUS
Report of County Clerk Shows
1889 School Children
in County

From the official report of W.
W. White, County Clerk, it
is discovered find that there are
1889 school children in Charlton
County divided as follows::-
White, male 1891, female 31O6.
colored, male 4O3, female, 389,
also that requistion has been
made for State Aid for High
Schools as follows:
Dalton Village School $3.50
Summer Village School j. $40
School District Triplett- 800
School District Keytesville - GOO
For consolidated school district
as follows:
! Consolidated District No. 2, $500
Consolidated District No. 8, 675
Consolidated District No. A, 625
For common school districts,
az follows.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1915-07-16

Tuesday drift was running in
Grand river following the rapid
current in an unbroken line. A
flock of large black birds at
Brunswick breakfasted on drift
logs and chunks while they rode.
They would ride the drift down
the river some distance, then fly
back and ride some more, like
boys with sleds hitched to wa
gons.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1915-07-16

The first anniversary of her
marriage was celebrated at the
home of her foster parents Mr..
and Mrs. ]. ]. Ward at Webb
City, Mo-, Wednesday Of last
week by Mr.. and Mrs. M. L.
Carroll (Waunee Ward). An
elaborate luncheon and 6 o'clock
dinner was served to relatives
and guests present to the num-
ber of 20. A beautiful silver
dinner service and other souven-
irs of the day were presented to
the couple. Few Of her old ad-
mirers here, If any. knew Of the
marriage Of Waunee.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1915-07-16
Miss Anderson Hostess

Miss Jane Anderson had a few
friends at her home Friday even
ing Her guests for the evening
were DR.. Cleveland, Miss Sallie
Hill and Mr.. Cowles. Music and
refreshments were the entertain.
ing features.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1915-07-16
Locals Win Tournament

The first tennis games played
here against teams from outside
towns resulted in victories for
the Keytesville players. The
first games were played by
Brummall, Wright, Hayes and
Warner for Salisbury and Way
land, Hansman, White and Rudd
for Keytesville. The locals won
three of four games played.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1915-07-16
Oscar Welch Married?

Word has been received here
that Oscar Welch. a former stu
dent of the high school here and
a resident for years, has been
married in Oklahoma. The mar
riage is said to have occurred a
week ago. The young man was
popular in this city and his mar
riage will bring sad memories to
some of the fair sex.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1915-07-16
Guests of Country Home

George Chapman had as guests
at his home west of town, Sun
day the following: Misses Eu-
genia Mahan and Helen Nc
Came, Albert Mahan and Ernest
Lotter of Moberly aud Miss Lu-
cille Fulbright of Fayetteville,
Arkansas. George accompan-
led them home Sunday evening
and returned Monday morning
on No. 81.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1915-07-16
The W. c. I. U. Visits

The local members of the W.
C. 7. U. drove to the home Of
Mrs. C. A Chapman Thursday
of last weak and spent the after
noon. The usual program of the
organization was given and Mrs,
Chapman refreshed the guests
before they returned to town.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1915-07-16

The flag staff on the Court
house was removed Wednesday.
1t was 40 feet high and on top of
the 80 foot high cupola stiff
winds swayed it so as to en-
danger the cupola, especially
when the big flag was out.
Though slender, the iron staff
was visible for miles, and it is
regretted that it had to be taken
down.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1915-07-16

Miss Mamie G. Cord. aged AS
died Saturday night at the home
Of her sister, Mrs. W. ]. Simp-
son in Brunswick. She was the
daughter Of A. L. Cord, deceas-
ed and was born in Plymouth
County. Ky. Funeral services
were conducted by Rev. Bowles
and interment in Elliott Grove
cemetery Monday.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1915-07-16
A. L. Wires ST.

"A. L. Wires ST. aged about 85
died at bis home in Brunswick
Tuesday night. He was bridge
commissioner several years ago
and one Of the pioneers.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1915-07-16

Jack is not among the sausage
meat, but he is buried with due
solemnities. He was a sociable
dog except among English Spar
rows. He firmly believed that
this scayenger had no business
on earth and he put in the great
er part of his time keeping them
in the air. But then, Jack was
not neutral he was German by
adoption and partisan. It was
in an engagement with sparrow:
that he lost his life. One day
last week he madea raid on |
sparrow in the street and rur
under the wheels Of DR.. Zillmanl
heavy car. Louie was there anC
going to the dog, got a parting
smile and d look cf farewell fol
the boys, then Jack closed hi
eyes to sparrows and all. h,
was buried, all Of the famil,
mourning at his grave, and h'
will not soon b forgotten b
Joe Mason and Edwin.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1915-07-16
TO ATTORNEY GENERAL
For Opinion Concerning Status
of the Ex-Oficials
Liabilities

There was another spirited de-
bate in the county court room
Saturday afternoon. The, debate
lined up this time between Judge
Herring on one side and Judges
Hamilton, Hughes and John D.
Taylor on the other. Prosecuting
Attorney McKittrick was not
there but he had expressed his
views before forcibly enough
that he did not consider it neces-
sary to come over Saturday and
refused to do so.
The subject of discussion was
the matter of drawing up an
alleged state of facts concerning
the cases where the auditor said
ex-officials were liable for money
and send these to the attorney
general for his opinion as to the
officers liability in each case be-
fore suit was brought on the
same.
Judges Hamilton and Hughes
were in favor of the drawing up
of the alleged facts for presenta-
ton to the attorney general be-
fore suit was brought. The re-
port of the alleged facts of the
cases was complied by John D.
Taylor for the court. Judge Her
ring and the prosecuting attorney
held that the auditors report was
sufficient and that the best place
to try the liability Of the former
officials was to go into the court
here, where they felt that Judge
Lamb was fully competent to de-
eide the issue at stake. Then, If
the verdict was not suitable the
case might be appealed.
Judge Herring insisted that the
record show that he dissented
from the views of Judge Hamil-
ton and Hughes and the clerk
brought the record to show that
his stand was made of record.
1t appears that in the long rur
the majority Of the court viii
prevail. If the cases are put be
fore the attorney general fol
his opinion and he feels that thu
men are not liable and SO informs
the court, the majority may re
fuse to order the prosecuting
attorney to prosecute the cases
And, again, the report OF th'
attorney general is not final as
legal decision and his views ma!
be accepted or rejected as tn
majority of the court may desire
This leaves the question OF suini
torecover the money the auditor
reported due to the two senio
members Of the court, Judge
Hamilton and Hughes.
Orders were given the count,
engineer to prepare an estimat
on the repairing of the bridg
across the Charlton at the Levi
mill.
An order also was entere
giving the engineer permissio
to repair all bridges damaged b
the high waters when therepair
could be made for a cost of $40
or less.
Jack is not among the sausag