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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13
.BERNSTORFF
SCORES j. S.
Holds Expectation Of Arms to Allies
Contrary to Spirit of Neu-
trality.
SHE CRITICIsEs OUR 1NACTI0N.
Says Washington Has Not Obtained
Release of Food Ships Seized
by British. .,,
NO. 50.

Washington, D. c., April Ia
Count Won Bernstorff, the German
ambassador, made public last night
the text of the note he recently pre-
sented to the state department, de-
claring that "if the American peo-
pie desire to observe true neutrality
they will find means to stop the ex-
elusive expectation Of arms to one
side, or at least to use this export
trade as means to uphold the legi-
innate trade with Germany, espec-
tally the trade in foodstuffs.''
The memorandum was prepared
at the German embassy, and while it
does not call for reply, the state
department already has drafted one
which will be delivered probably
within the next few da-s.
The ambassador in his complaint
informs the Uni ted States that con-
trary to the real spirit of neutrality
an enormous new industry of war
material of every kind is being built
up in this country, and that this Is
Supplying only Germany's enemies,
fact which is in no way modified
by the purely theoretical willingness
to furnish Germany as well, if it
were possible"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13
new ALASKAN R.
R. STARTS BOOM
Town is Full of Real Estate Specula-
tors-People Living in
Tents.

Seattle, wash, April 12.-Seward
Alaska. ocean terminus of the gov
ernment's projected railroad to
Fairbanks, announcement of the
route Of which was officially made
by Secretary Lane Saturday, for
weeks has been mecca for laborers
and others desiring to profit by the
construction work. The selection of
Seward was confidently expected
and the rush there has had all the
characteristics of a gold stampede.
Real estate spectators already
are on the ground, selling townsite
lots. The population of the town
has grown so rapidly that many of
the newcomers are living in tents.
Headquarters of the Alaska en-
gineering commission here has been
swamped with requests for employ
ment, personal applications having
been made by hundreds.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13
Indians RELEASED;
WILL Be PEACFABLE
Utah Authorities Free Three More
Indians Captured by General
Scott.

Salt Lake City, Ut, April Ia
Chiefs Polk, Posey and Posey's son
three of the Piute Indians brought
here by George Scott, have been re-
leased from the county Jail after
having signed agreements to obey
the law and surrender Indians guilty
of crimes in the future.
The Indians were released on in
structions from Washington to dis
charge them if they would agree to
be peaceable. They, with the five
Indians released a few days ago, will
leave today for the Ute mountain
reservation, according to Indian
Agent ]. e. Jenkins.
Tse- -Na-Gat, over whom the recent
trouble arose, is awaiting trial at
Denver.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13
Prof. Runkle Makes Good.

Dayton Review: The board of
education held a meeting last Sat-
urday evening and unanimously re-
elected Supt. Fred c. Runkle for an
other year at the head of our schools.
A recognition of the work he has
done the past year was given in a
substantial raise of $500 in his sal
ary, making his salary for the COM
ing year $1,000. Mr.. Runkle has
made good in our schools. His broad
minded grasp of school policies, his
untiring work, his ready resources,
and his unlimited ability has pleas
ed everyone who appreciates prog
ress, and the ability to work out the
practical as well as the theoretical
has shown in every step of the years
work.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13
VALUABLE PEARL "
ring IS MISSING
"A Search Warrant Fails to Reveal
its Whereabouts not
Ended.

A search warrant was issued Fri
day for the searching of a home in
the southwest part of the city, in an
endeavor to locate a valuable pearl
ring which it is alleged a young
woman Of the family has confiscat-
ed. The search did not reveal the
whereabouts of the ring, valued in
the neighborhood of $40, intrinsic
ally, although worth infinitely more
to the owner, as having been the
property of dead daughter.
The ring was missed from the
home some time ago and no
suspicious fastened upon anyone un-
til the young woman in question was
seen by several familiar with the
ring, wearing it in public. She was
questioned as to the source from
which she obtained it, and replied
that her father had given it to her.
The story goes that to others she
told conflicting stories of where she
got the ring, which was said to be
easily recognized as the ring in ques-
tion. A letter was written the
young woman giving her a chancel
to return the ring quietly, which she
ignored. Then visit was made to
her home where she was upheld byl
her father and mother in refusing to
bring any ring out for inspection.
held by the owners of the
ring were thought to be so well
founded that search warrant was
issued and carried out, the search
being made by Deputy Sheriff Carl,
but failed to reveal the location of
the ring.
The matter is deeply regretted by
the owners of the ring, but the fact
that the ring was a treasured keep-l
sake, to be held by them until their
small granddaughter was old enough
to wear her mothers ring, prompted
them to take the step they did. The
affair is not settled.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13
Congratulates Senator Chase.

Senator Chase is in receipt of the
following letter of congratulation
from Prof. l.. H. Pammel, professor
of botany, ETC., in the state college
at Ames:
Senator Chase, State Senate, Des
Moines, Iowa.-My Dear Senator
Chase:
I was glad to see in the Des
Moines papers that you succeeded in
passing the lake preservation bills.
have long been interested in pre-
serving the lakes. I am glad that
we can now begin a series of state
parks as you have suggested.
I congratulate you on your sue
cess. Yours truly,
l.. H. Pammel.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13
Miss Lillian z, Smith, anesthetis

Miss Lillian E. Smith, anesthetist
for DR.. G. r. McCauliff, who under
went an operation last Tuesday at
Mercy hospital, is getting along
very we'll. Miss Byrnes of Dubuque,
a trained nurse who has been here
caring for her, went home today and
Miss Smiths sister from Des Moines
arrived in the city today to be with
her.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13
LITTLE boy RUN
down BY AUTO
Ear Torn Off.-Unconscious for a
Time After the Distressing
Accident.

, A distressing accident occurred
Sunday afternoon about foul
o'clock when Ora Farrar, the eight
year old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Verne
Farrar who reside on south Superior
street, was run down by an automo-
bile driven by J. E. Zeihan who re-
sides on the east side.
The lad started across the street
and saw one car approaching and
stepped aside to avoid it, not seeing
another car approaching from the
opposite direction, the driver Of
which, bystanders say. did not honk
his horn. The Zeihan car, which is
Ford touring car, struck the boy
and Tipping him over so quickly
those who witnessed the accident
thought his neck must have been
broken. The car passed over him,
the wheels escaping his body, but
the under running gear scraping
him from head to foot, tearing off
one ear and cutting and bruising his
body. The boy was unconscious for
some time following the accident,
and a physician was summoned who
Immediately sewed the ear on. Sew
eral who witnessed the accident, say
that the driver of the car stopped
his car, inquired if the boy was hurt,
and receiving no assurance of wheth-
er or not he was hurt, cranked his
car and drove off.
JThe boy passed fairly comfort
ale night at the home of his grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. knight,
on south Superior street.
The Freeman-Tribune was unable
to reach Mr.. Zeihan by phone, to get
his version of the accident.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13
Mrs; S. G. Eastman Very III.

Mrs. S. C. Eastman, an old resi-
dent of>the city, has been dangerous
ly i'll for the past few days at her
home on Boone street. She was re-
moved this morning to Mercy hos
pital where she will receive profess
sional care. Her illness is due to a
complication of disorders. A daugh-
ter, Mrs. Emogene Severe of Sioux
City, arrived Saturday to help care
for her mother, and her son and
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. How
ard of Gait, are also in the city call
ed by their mothers dangerous Ill
ness.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13
COY. CLARKE DEL|V-
ERS fine ADDRESS
Speaks at the Congregational Church
Under Auspices of Mems
League.

Sunday was a red letter day al
the Congregational church. At the
morning hour new members to the
exact number of fifty were admitted
to the church. A big audience was
in attendance and the occasion an
unusually impressive one. The
Lords Supper was celebrated follow
ing the admission of the new mem.
bers.
The church was packed in the
evening to hear the address under
the auspices of the Mems League by
Gov. George w. Clarke upon ''The
Sermon on the Mount" Congrega.
tional singing and a special number
by the chorus choir and a few words
by the pastor, Rev. Arthur Metcalf,
preceded the introduction of the
speaker by I. j. Sayrs, president OF
the league.
Gov. Clarke began by assuring his
audience that he was neither a
preacher nor a great orator, but at
the conclusion of the address the
hearty applause attested that his
listeners felt they had heard splen-
did sermon and one to live by. He
said in part, that the Savior in his
sermon on the Mount, spoke little of
the life to come, but talked about
human conduct, right living-the
attainment of a good life here. This
is the purpose of our creation. 1t is
to find out the best and greatest
within us and to bring it out. The
Savior's life was a perfect life; for
nineteen centuries, no one has ever
criticised Jesus Christ, for He en-
bodied all that was fine and good in
human life. ..
The sermon on the mount should
be the constitution of the church
and the kingdom of God. Jesus of
Nazareth always talked about life,
and what men ought to be, yet we
talk always about what men ought
to believe. Men never will agree up
on politics, religion, creeds or specu-
lations, but they do agree over what
a man ought to be. When the ser+
mon on the mount is used as a cri-
terion, there is no mistake in judg-
ing men. Every man should speak
what he thinks and believes for
there is no progress without it.
Creeds have nothing on earth to do
with life or character. The Savior
never taught philosophy, he left no
books, but he talked to men as never
man spake before-about what men
ought to be. Love, kindness, unsel-
fishness, patience-these are the
things mentioned in the sermon on
the mount. Does He say, BLESSED
is the man who is always right? Who
is always satisfied with himself?
who is strong? Who is popular? Who
enjoys life?" No, He does not. He
says that blessed is the man who has
passed through great trials, who
gives in and endures, who longs for
perfection, who has a tender heart,
who has a passion for right living,
who sweetens human life, who dares
to be true to his conscience. And
we go hunting around for specula-
tions, philosophizing when in the
sermon on the mount are the only
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13
The Flies Revenge.

Ten little flies
All in line;
One got a swat!
Then there were **+*****
Nine little flies
Grimly, sedate,
Licking their chops
Swat! There were - **@*sss
Eight little flies
Raising some more
Swat! Swat! Swat! Swat!
Then there were 80
Four little flies
Colored green-blue;
Swat! (Ain't it easy!)
Then there were -
Two little flies
Dodged the civilian
Early next day
There were million!
Buffalo News.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13

Things which satisfy. The true fol-
lower of the sermon on the mount is
like a little child, if he would attain
to true greatness, he must become as
one of these little ones, bearing no
grudge, remembering no Sights. The
more simplicity there is in mans
life, the greater he is. No one ever
heard of the world celebrating the
birthday of a great preacher, simply
because he was great preacher. The
country has been full of great
preachers, generals, statesmen, but
something must be added to mere
greatness and that is goodness. Alb
raham Lincoln came nearer exempli-
flying the principles taught by Christ
than any other great man that ever
lived. George Washington exempli-
fed in his life, patience, kindness
and fortitude; the memory of Flor
ence Nightingale is revered because
she effaced self and ministered to her
brothers and sisters.
We use the Savior's estimate of
mankind and we ever shall; the sim
pie things make great lives. If a
man has not added goodness to
greatness, he will never have the
reverence of the lives that come af-
ter him. You cannot mix politics
with public good or welfare. The
life of Lord SALISBURY of London
was briefly mentioned here and the
fact that the erection of monu-
ment to him was made by the poor
and outcast of London, to whom he
had ministered.
If the young men and women of
Iowa but beheld vision of the fut-
ure, what an Iowa this would be!
The men of history whose lives were
forceful were inspired by a vision.
No one ever accomplished anything
worth while without a vision.
If the lines of the world were all
circumscribed, and the end of posi-
bility had come, life would no long
err be worth the living. We would
all become lunatics and the world
would be one great insane asylum. |
The beautiful multi-petaled rose is !,
not Gods rose; His rose is the sweet |
little single petaled rose growing ,
along the highways and the river
banks. But men saw the possibili- ,
ties there were in the rose and the
result has been the multiplicity of
fragrant, double. Pos
sibilities cry out to us. Young men .
and women are nothing but possibil-
tiles. When centuries have passed
away, men will still be developing
possibilities and opportunities. This
is the greatest proof Of immortality
that the Creator has made world
full of possibilities from which will
finally develop a perfect life.
Through the things OF human life, !
as set forth in the sermon on the !,
is made possible the develop !
ment of the young men and women |
of Webster City, whether the life is !,
lived out yonder on the farm, in the
or here in town.
Throughout the entire address, !
Gov. Clarke had the undivided atten-
ton of the large audience and in
closing expressed his gratitude at /
the opportunity he had for address
ing such an audience.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13
CITY MANAGER BILL
PASSES BOTH HOUSES
The Vote in the Senate was Unani-
mous-Waterloo Will Try
New Plan.

The city manager bill, which pass
ed the house of representatives some
days ago, passed the senate Saturday
by unanimous vote and there is no
question but that the governor will
sign it. Citizens Of Waterloo were
instrumental in getting the bill
through the legislature, as there is
strong sentiment in that town for
the new plan and the question of
adopting it will be submitted to the
voters there as soon as the prelim-
mary proceedings can be carried out
The bill provides that 25 per cent
of the citizens of city can cause the
submission of the proposition to the
people and an equal number may
cause the submission of a PROPOSE
tion to reject it after it has been
adopted.
In all of the larger cities of the
state, excepting Waterloo, provision
is made for the election of five coun-
cilmen. Waterloo desires only four
councilmen because of the division
in the city by water course. Small
Ter cities may elect three council
men. The council is called on to
elect one member from it's number
as chairman or mayor. The coun-
cilmen will receive no compensation.
Their only duties will be to pass the
ordinances and employ a city man
ager.
In choosing city manager, the
council must consider the qualifica-
tion only of the person appointed.
The measure provides that the man
ager shall be appointed without re-
gard to his political affiliation and
need not be a resident of the city at
the time of his appointment.
The duties of the city manager
are: ....
To see that the laws and ordi-
nances of the city are faithfully en-
forced.
To attend all meetings of the
council.
To recommend to the council such
measures as he may deem necessary
or expedient for good government
and welfare of the city.
Supervise and direct the official
conduct of all appointive officers, eX-
cepting clerk, police Judge, solicitor,
corporation counsel, assessor and
board of review.
Supervise performance of all con-
tracts for work to be done, make all
purchase of materials and supplies
and see they are received and are of
the character called for.
The Freeman-Tribune has been
hopeful for some time that the legis-
lature would enact such law and it |
now hopes that the people of Web
ster City will take advantage of its
provisions and adopt the manager
plan in due time. There is no occa-
sion for undue haste, but the people
ought to talk the matter over and
become familiar with the workings
of the system in other towns and be
in position to vote intelligently up
on the proposition when it is sub
mitted to vote, as it probably will
be within the next year or two.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13
Secured #. Dodge Contract.

G. E. Atkinson was awarded Sat-
urday the contract for large addi-
tion to the Ft. Dodge Wholesale
Grocery company's building. The
addition is to cost about $4,000. Mr..
Atkinson will begin the work of con-
at once.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13
RECT0R'S Wife
PASSES away
Mrs. Alfred Buxton Succumbs to
Blood Poisoning at Age
of As.

Council Bluffs, Ia, April IL
Mrs. Alfred G.. A. Buxton, aged As,
wife of DR.. Buxton, rector of St.
Pauls Episcopal church, died here
Saturday night after a months ILL.,
ness from blood poisoning. The in
fection started on the hand and Is
believed to have originated from a
rose thorn. Three children survive.
The family came here three years
ago from Camden, n. J.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13
Very, Ill.

Mrs Joseph Drake is very i'll at
her home on Stockdale street with
a severe case of pneumonia and pass
ed bad night last. night. A train
ed nurse is in attendance.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13

The ladies aid society of the Eng
lish Lutheran church will meet a:
the home of Mrs. A. F. Schrader, COS
Bank street, Wednesday afternoon
at 2:so. ~
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13

Miss Juanita Hall, of Iowa Falls,
one of the seventh grade teachers in
this city, is ill with grippe at her
home and unable to be at her post
this week. Mrs. Will Clifton is sup
plying in her place until she returns
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13
In MAYORS Court.

X. Severson, from near Duncombe,
was up in mayors court yesterday
morning to answer to the charge of
misdemeanor and drunkenness. He
pied guilty, paid his fine of $5.S5,
took some good advice and departed.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13

Mrs. E. Edwards is confined to her
home with illness.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08
PLAN EDITORIAL MEETING
Second District Association &c Join in
Burns Celebration at Ksplston
January p

Extraordinarily plans are be-
ing made for the meeting Of the Sec
ono District Editorial association TO
be held al Yapleton on Friday. Jan
%. The meeting will be held in con-
nection with the Maple Rive- Burns
club celebration. and in addition 10
carrying cut their regular program Of
papers and addresses the editors will
be given az opprr-unit. 10 enjoy the
Burns celebration. Including banquet
At the Congregational church, curling
contests and Scotch program at the
opera house in tie evening.
The editors meeting viii open with
the presidents address al ID a. m,
which viii be followed by a paper on
What Constitutes a Remunerative
Advertising Rate By Herman Roe Of
the Mortified News. There VIII be a
question COX and discussion al 1915
q. n. followed by business mems
lunch
Al 2 p. N A M Wells Of WoTthing-
ton. viii speak on Keeping Prices
Where They Belong" The election of
officers and the selection Of the place
for holding the summer outing will
follow. At p. n. the editors viii at
tend the Burns club banquet. after
which there will be an entertainment
and dancing az the opera house and
an old folks program at Masonic hall
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08
| RAIL WAY GIVES PENSIONS
Twin City Lines Announce Plan for
Retiring Employees az % on
Half Pay.

MinneapoIis.-The Twin City Rapid
Transit company. in a New Year an
uouncement affecting 5000 employees
and their families. stated that 2 PEN
sion plan providing retirement for en-
pioyes at the age Of S. has been work
ed. out. together with plans for acct
dent. sickness and death benefits.
Although the company has been at
work for months on the plan. not a
word was impaired 20 the employees.
The announcement, coming as a grea.
surprise. was welcome New Year
gift 10 the employees
The pension plan IS calculated on a
. per cent per year OF service basis.
So far as is known no other street car
pension plan in the country provides
for greater than / per cent basis
From this year forward every en-
plove may work with assurance that in
the event Of accident or illness. 81 to
$3.50 a week may be drawn for as
long a period as % weeks If necessary
that sick benefits will be paid at the
same rate. and that death from any
cause will mean the prompt payment
TO the family of the deceased Of $500
10 $500
At So years every employe will be
able to retire on a pension practically
equal 20 80 per cent of the wages
drawn at the time OF retirement.
The company will itself provide and
pay the pensions.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08
GERMANS FEAR GOD ALONE"
vfincna Woman Receives Letter From
Brother Recovering From Wound
incurred in Battle.

Wircna.-Mrs Charles Teska has
received a letter from her brother,
Gustav Reps. Of NaGmberg, Germany.
who is in military hospital at Stral-
suld, where he is recovering from a
wound incurred in battle.
The reports" the letter reads.
which have reached you American
people to the effect that Germany is
eniisting boys OF IS for military serv-
ice. are unfoUnded. Two million men
from Is 70 20 years old have pleaded
TO be permitted 10 join the army.
There would be no need for the boys
of 1G. They could not possibly be
used Men as old as As have been
called, but they are not at the battle
front, for they remain with the forts.
THE eagerness OF the Germans to
fight for their country indicates how
surely victory is coming to US. There
is an old and true saying that we Ger
mans fear God, but otherwise We have
fear Of none. Ny only prayer now is
that I may soon be well again. IN or
der 10 hurry back to the 'front.'