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The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-09-17
BAD STREET MAY
CLOSE FACTORY.
SAYSD. B. SMITH
Observation-Disclosures
Plant Isn't Appreciated
By Cape People.
RUTS IN HIGHWAY
RUIN PLANTS RIGS
Efforts Made to Get Oil for Street
Meet With No
Success.

ID. b. Smith, superintendent of the
international Shoe Company's plant,
yesterday said that if the city of Cape
Glrardeau did not repair North Main
street, the factory would be closed.
Cape Girardeau is always willing
to do something for an institution
which is worth nothing to the city, but
it always opposes a request from the
shoe factory. We pay salaries of
1000 a week or approximately $780,
900 year, but the city cOmpels us to
haul over a street that would not be
tolerated in country town.
'The street is as bad as any road
in the county. 1t has reached stage
where it is almost impossible to haul
freight over it. 1t has been in this CON
ditiOn for more than year. The stu
alton has become aggravated during
the past month because of the dry
weather. The city refuses TO sprinkle
the street, and the dust is now more
than six inches deep in places. Six
hundred employees Of the shoe plant
wade through this dust night and
morning. We are compelled to employ
men to wipe the dust from the leather
in order for the men and women to
work with it.
"The Waters Pierce Oil Company
offered to donate 10000 gallons of oil
to be used on the street from Broad
way to a point north of the shoe fac
tory, provided the people would pay
the freight of the oil from Pennsylva-
MIA and the cost of spreading the oil
The total sum would not exceed $3.50.
| sent two men out today with petit
tions, asking for contributions. The
shoe factory headed the list with $23.
The two men were able to get only
ST..
at seems to me that the business
people do not appreciate the shoe fac
tory. The members of the City Coun-
ell think of the factory only when they
are running for office. During the
campaigns they always call at the
plant and ask permission to go
through and meet the voters.
"Therc is no other city in Missouri
where the International Shoe Com
pany has a plant that refuses to CO.
operate with the factory. We have toll
Grated conditions in the hope that
eventually the city would do some
thing for us, but | don't believe that
time will cone.
"By steady hauling over Main street,
a new wagon would be almost wreck !
ed within month Two thirds of the |
freight that comes to the Cape and |
goes is hauled over North Main street, |
but in spite of this fact, we are COM
PEELED to tolerate the worst street in
town.
eve are entitled to q decent street |
and it should be kept in first class
all the time. If Cape Cir
ardeau is unwilling to give the shoe
factory some consideration, the shoe
factory will close and remain closed. |
The shoe factory always contributes
to the Commercial Club, but the Com
mercial Club seems to have forgotten
that the shoe factory is 4 Cape Girar
deau institution
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-09-17
WOMAN SHOOTS
AT NEGRO FOUND
With CHICKENS
Continued from page one.)

Trained from shooting again up the
alley after the fleeing man because she
was afraid her bullet might strike
some innocent person further up the al
ley. There are several negro huts in
the alley Il short distance from where
she was standing.
Casey Ransom arrived at the scene
of the shooting few moments after
ward and too late to pusue the man.
Mrs. Ransom in describing the mans
actions said she was not sure that she
had hit him, the only indication being
his explanations.
A close inspection of the alley failed
to show a trace of blood, and last
night physicians and surgeons failed
to report that they had been called to
attend anyone suffering with a gun
shot wound.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-09-17

J. w. Wenger came up to the Cape
from Cairo yesterday on business.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-09-17
FRANK SPELLBRINK
SHOT in ST. LOUIS
Former Secretary of Cape Light
and Water Company Badly
Wounded.

Frank Spellbrink, for several wears
secretary of the Missouri Public IT'LL
tiles Company of this city, was shot
and seriously wounded in st. Louis by
w. A. Schmeckebier, brother-in-law.
Monday afternoon. He was at first
reported to have been fatally wounded
but the physicians at the city hospital.
where Spellbrink is confined, say he
will recover.
Francis Greable, a friend of Spell
brink, was also shot and seriously
wounded by Schmeckebier. They were
fired upon as they attempted to enter
the Schmeckebier Candy Company, of
which Spellbrink's brother-in-law is
the proprietor.
: Schmeckebier told the St. Louis DO
lice that he shot his brother-in-law and
his companion after receiving a
threatening communication from Spell
brink over the telephone.
Spellbrink's wife, Louise, is in deli
cate health and has not been told of
the shooting She is Schmeckebier's
sister.
Schmeckebier opened fire with an
automatic pistol when Spellbrink and
GreabIe entered his office. He told
the police he had received a telephone
message from Spellbring that 81 am
coming down there to get you"
After the telephone message was re-
ceived, policeman was sent to guard
Schmeckebier. The policeman had
gone to patrol box block away to
make his hourly report when the
shooting occurred. When he heard the
shots he ran back to the office and
Schmeckebier surrendered to him.
Greable told the police he met Spell
brink downtown and was invited to
take a walk with him. He said he was
not told an attack was to be made on
Schmeckebier.
All of the six bullets in Schmecke-
bier's pistol took effect Spellbrink
was shot in the left side, abdomen,
right arm and right leg. Greable was
wounded in the RICH side and right
leg.
Schmeckebier's mother, Mrs. Louise
Schmeckebier, a widow, with whom he
lives, said Spellbrink and her son had
not been on good terms for some time.
Spellbrink, she said, wanted Schmecke-
bier to give him and his wife employ
ment with his candy company.
Schmekebier said his business would
not warrant this, she said, and this
caused enlargement. Mrs. Schmeck-
ebier said she recently heard that
Spellbrink had made threats to "get
even" with her son.
At the hospital Spellbrink denied
that he had told Schmcckebier over the
telephone that he was going to get"
him. He said he called up Schmeck-
ebier to talk over a business matter
and that Schmeckebier became angry
Spellbirnk said he then told his broth
er-in-law he would "cOme down and
see him."
Spellbrink lived in Cape Girardeau
for about five years and was quite
popular. He was succeeded by John
p. Meyers as secretary of the Utilities
Company.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-09-17
SHERIFF'S SALE UNDER TRUST
DEED.

Whereas, on the 22nd day of April,
1902, William F. Needing, a single
person, by his certain deed of trust,
duly recorded in Trust Book No. X at
page 464 of the land records of Cape
Girardeau County, Missouri, conveyed
to Martin L. Haupt as trustee the fol-
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-09-17

Superintendent Croker last night
declared that the increase in the first
days enrolment was normal and sim
ply bears out the natural growth of
the schools recorded in former years.
He declared that normally there
ought to be several more pupils en-
rolled in the schools in the course Of
the week and at the close of a month
the enrolment will reach about its
maximum. He expects at least 80 to
70 more pupils to be enrolled in the
schools this week.
Little confusion attended the open
ing of the public schools yesterday.
For the most part the grade pupils
when assigned to their rooms com
menced the daily grind" that will be
theirs from now until they get re-
spite on Thanksgiving holiday.
At the Normal School the process
of enrolment is considerably slower.
because each student must hold an in
dividual conference with a member of
the faculty assigned to become his adj
visor throughout that students course
in the school. The question of subjects
to be studied and arrangement of
courses is thoroughly gone into ut this
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-09-17
|. R. JOHNSON IN
PLEA FOR DOVES
Normal Expert Think Law That
Approves Hunting Birds
IL a Crime.

Frs >oase reason, hard 70 guess. the
Stale Game Law includes the dove
aiming game birds and hunters are in
.it"d - sropt this beautiful bird as
lawful game. ~ some people this Will
seera Att-e Jess than = crime.
The dove mas been known from the
earliest t.facs a the symbol Of peace
and innocence. IT. song is the express
sion for love and tranquility. 1t is alb
soluteIy inoffrusivc and harmless. II
occasions no loss 10 the farmer as do
many other varieties that are protect
cd, and yet it Is singled out to be shot
at as a game bird. Last evening guns
were booming until dark Just outside
my fence and | could see the poor dis
tracted birds flying wildly away from
the scene of slaughter 1t was the first
time they had found man aS an enemy
and it was hard for them TO realize
that they must SO regard him. Teach
the boys to love the innocent dove and
to be its protector instead of slayer.
The County Fair opens on the -.
Let us all try 10 find something to ex-
hibit and thus help to make it sue
cess. Some complaints have come from
breeders of fine stock that the pre-
miums are not large enough to Justify
the preparation of their stock for
show and it is certainly a fact that
Sikeston, for example, offers much
more generous rewards at her fair.
notice that in the fruit department
there is a great deal more money Of
fered for the various classes as we'll
as a greater variety of classes in
which to enter but We should not let
this alone prevent us from attending
and exhibiting whatever we have Of
superior excellence. We must remem-
Der that our rewards are not all in
cash
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-09-17
Good Proposition For The Right Man

Wagon Factory in Perryville, Mo. a good live
town. plant equipped with modern machinery, steam
and electric power large commodious building black
smith and machine shop in connection can be bought
at bargain between and Oct. 1, 1915 Address
inquiries to Chas. E. Kiefner, Perryville Mo.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-09-17

A. r. Ponder of San Antonio, Tex,
and ]. A. Harrell, of Pasadena, Cal,
Yesterday were in the Cape attending
to business interests here before de-
parting for st. Louis. Both men for
merIy were Cape Girardeauans. Pom
der was in charge of the construction
Of the Cape street railway system and
was manager of the telephone system
and superintendent the installation OF
the service as well. Harrell, about II
wears ago, was in business in Jackson
and had numerous business interests
in the Cape. He went from Cape
County to California.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-22

Mr. Charles Spencer of oCuncil is in the city waiting to make the first trip to the outside since 1900. Practically his entire residence in this section of Alaska has been spent In the Council district. MT. Spencer is the manager of the Elkhorn Creek dredge which has had an entirely successful season, all though the commencement of opera tions was greatly delayed by the heavy snow covering the district. MT. Spencer states that the snow was so deep on Elkhorn this spring that the dredge was completely covered and 1t required considerable prospecting before th- machine could be located. This year he Is taking no chances of a repeti- ton of this by placing flags on the dredge.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-22
NOTICE OF CORRECTION.

In reading the Mining and Dredging edition of the Nome Daily Nugget notice that they have my dredge listed as the Welch & Doran dredge This Is mistake, as the dredge Is owned, controlled and managed by me. take this opportunity of informing the merchants of Nome that W. s. Doren is no partner of mine. nor Is he inter- ested or associated with me in any way whatsoever; nor Is he any longer in my employ. He has no authority to act for or represent me in any manner nor will I be responsible for any bills or debts contracted by the said W. s. Doren.
 (Signed.) J. A. WEIGH.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-22
MINING EDITION
 DELIVERIES READY

The 1915 edition of the Nugget Min ing and Dredging magazine is now ready for delivery The present num- Der is by far the most interesting that nas yet been issued and is particu- larly designed to furnish information to those who are seeking a fuller knowl- edge of Seward Peninsula and it's re- ..ources. Practically everything of in lerest within the confines of the terri .ory is described in a clear and com .Jrehensive manner from mining and medge operations to the characteristic .eatures of the life and amusements of the people. A most interesting fea- ture is the complete story of the Stef- ansson expedition from the start to the present, including the story of the -Aarluk and the rescue of the surviv- ITS from lonely Wrangell island. Other interesting articles are those relating to the early history of exploration in Be- ring sea and western Arctic waters. The magazine is profusely illustrated and will furnish most interesting read ing to those who have a desire to learn more concerning this section and its industries, resources and possibilities. On sale at all book stores and news stands. Price 50 cents per copy; $5 per dozen. Mailed to any address for fee cents additional. Leave orders for mailed copies at the office.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-22

Concerning the much discussed ques- ton of power costs of dredging the ther day, w. w. Johnson of the Union Construction Co.,, said that the latest type of engines now being installed on
 dredges built by his company have
 brought power costs down to a point at which few dredge men could avail as frequent demonstration disclosed that costs as low as one and six tenths cents per yard of material handled were by no means unusual At least ..,e Gre dge in the immediate vicinity of Nome is said to have operated for q considerable period at the average stated while practically all of the dredges on which the company have installed the latest type of Deisel en-
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-22
AN APOLOGY.

The undersigned apologies to David Cove for having fraudulently used his name in an advertisement which ap- peared in the Nome Nugget, October 16 The announcement was intended as a joke and I published 1t without thinking that any wrong inference might be taken from 1t. Mir Cove felt offended, and demanded retraetion
 Hence in justice to him I tender him tbis anologv ]. B. BECKSTED.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-22

Reports from Council today say that the Blue Goose dredge Is still running full blast as Is also that of the Wild Goose although the latter is digging into winter quarters and is expected to Iclose down within a short time. All the other dredging operations are sus- pended. Council also reports that dili- gent inquiry at all the telephone sta- tions along the coast has failed to as- certain the whereabouts of the Kettle B. The vessel was bound directly for Golovin from Nome and should have made It's appearance at that point yes- terday. The schooner has possibly been compelled to remain at sea but 1t Is feared that 1t may have met with some mishap.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-22
WARM FACTS.

Warm Fieeeey Downy Quilts and Blankets that make you want to ling CT longer in that solid comfort that will be yours if you equip your bed with one of these extra quality Quilts and Blankets that we are selling this week at reduced prices, every one per- , feet in construction, especially fine and absolutely dependable, a guaranteed cure for cold feet and preventative from the winters angry cold blasts. Very exceptional offerings are to be had right now, and this opportunity should be takon advantage of by every one while tho supply lasts, as such offer inss as these are only to be had oc- casionally, for illustration, Comforters originally retailing for s7.o0 are now reduced to $3.75 and others reduced in the same proportion. Don't miss this opportunity for it will mean more to you that the outlay of little money if you are deprived of the comforts that these goods insure you. Come in before it is too late.
 G. p. GOGGIN'S
 The Quality Store.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-22

Arrivals from the Kougarok say that the Kelliher dredge has been closed down for the season and the crew are either in or on their way to town. Mir. and Mrs. Kelliher are said to be cn their way In company with Rep resentative James P. Daly and will probably arrive today.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-22

A search warrant has been obtained by the marshals office for the purpose of making a search for property said to have been stolen from cabin be- longing to Messrs. Burnett and Rice at Teller. The stolen goods is said to consist principally of ivory and per sonal articles One Fred Murrer is charged with being the offending party
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-22
WANTED-HElP.

WE WANT AMBITIOUS BRANCH
 managers and local agents. for our world wide general agency business, experience unnecessary; no stock or merchandise to buy, operate from your own home in spare time. You should make from $50 to $100 per week. write today for free information. B. F. LOSS CO. 403 W. Walnut St. Des Moines. Iowa.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-22

A rumor is in circulation that two well known people are to be joined in the matrimonial bond within a very ter could not be ascertained with abso- flute certainty further details are with held for the present.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-22

The Senator Is now we'll inside of Boring sea as the last reports today stated that the vessel was one hundred last night. Unless contrary weather intervenes the steamer should arrive here some time tomorrow evening.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-22

zines have operated at a cost lower than two cents per yard. Although 1t k mooted question in the absence of active demonstration, it is doubtful If much lower power costs can be at tained by any form of power produc- ton, electrical or otherwise.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-22
FUNERAL NOTICE.

Funeral service for the late Mrs. Matte Kennedy will be held in the lecture room of the Federated church tomorrow, Saturday, afternoon at two D. m. Adv.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-22

w K. Taylor of Council has taken the contract for moving the Mystery creek dredge to It's new location on the ground of the Northern Light Com pany. The machine will be hauled over the ice during the winter.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-22
MEETING NOTICE.

THE NOME BARTENDER'S UNION Local s6S. B. L L. Of A. (Affiliated with the A. F. of L-) meets every first Sunday in each month l. Il a. m
 AL. NICHOLSON, Pres.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-22

A large number of white whale skins ale attracting the attention of visitors to the store of the U s. Mercantile Company. The skins are a portion of n considerable shipment which will be sent to the outside on the last boats for trans shipment to the east where there is a ready demand. The skins gre used for making a particularly tough and durable leather.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-22

An excellent program will be shown at the Eagle hall moving picture show tonight Two comedies, Just Hats" and "All on Account of a Banana" heading the bill "Won by Waiting a light comedy drama is also an anus ing, laughable photoplay with an in teresting plot. splendidly staged and acted, while the scenic film Mysterious India," is one of the most beautiful Interesting and instructive films ever displayed in Nome The first show commences promptly at ' p. m. and the usual price of admission of 25 cents will be charged.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-22

1915 Mining and Dredging Edition now ready, price Soc per copy; S5 per dozen. Mailed to any address for five cents additional.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-22
NOTICE.

The Sons of the North will have a business meeting at their hall Sunday at o'clock. Members are requested to attend the meeting.
 SONS OF THE NORTH.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-22

Amusement, good eats and a gen. erally pleasant time assured at the October Fair, Eagle hall October 23.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-22

Don't forget to send you friend a holiday greeting on the last boat. We have fine selection ready for mailing. Lomen Bros.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-22

A total of 1855 pupils are at present the school which Is some what above the average. Of the total twenty nine are in the high school
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-22

Council like Nome Is covered with snow although the fall was light To- day is reported warm and sunshiny.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-22

Although buffeted by the rising surf last night, the Challenge is reported to be practically uninjured.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-22

Useful novelties of novel utility will be on display at the October rairi Saturday October 23.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-22
NEWS NOTES

One of the best features of the Octo- Der Fair will be a seven-piece orches- tra.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-22

I "A thing of beauty is joy forever See the October Fair, Saturday night.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-22

Don't forget the big special sale at Holt's Cash Store.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-22

Only a few days until the October Fair, October 23.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-22

The Nugget Mining and DredginS Edition mailed to any address 6oc.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-22

The Mining and Dredging Edition will advertise the county. Send one to your friends outside.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-22
Classified Ads. All Classified Ads Must be Paid for in Advance.
 LOST.

LOST--A brown hand bag from Arc
 tic which arrived October IT; name on silver tag Miss Anna Monk; finder please communicate with Golden Gate hotel St
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-22

Visiting Cards at the Nraaet Office.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1915-12-24
Buying Securities al Home

The Portland Telegram publishes a
long list Of state, county, city and
school bonds selling at big premiums.
OF course, all sold thru bond brokers TO
eastern investors, and the premium in
dicates high rates of interest. The
sooner the people of the west learn to
buy up their own securities and cut out
the bond brokerage business the better.
The sooner they learn to invest in their
own securities, including investments
in public utility bonds, the better. For
instance. the people Of California last
year bought over nine million dollars
of Pacific Gas & Electric Co. securities.
With state regulation Of rates and state
control OF stock and bond issues, the
investor in such securities is perfectly
protected. The popular loan should
be applied to public and utility securi-
ties and stop the enormous stream OF
interest going out Of the west.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1915-12-24
SNOW SLIDES IN THE
CASCADES STOP TRAINS
No Trains Tuesday-AII Trains We're Late
Wednesday and Wagon Roads
impossible Due to Rain.

The rain that began falling Monday
night continued all day Tuesday and
so much interfered with the operation
of trains Tuesday that not single train
came in from the west, and only one
train from the east. The 4:30 train
that brings in the eastern mail came
limping in about $3.50 with very few
passengers. No. was routed by way
of the North Bank road as we'll as the
fast mail trains. Wednesday all trains
were late. Snow slides between here
and Skyomish, west of the mountain,
were numerous. At one point near
the horseshoe tunnel wooden snow
shed was carried out by large slide.
Wednesday No. l was delayed two
hours by slide four miles this side Of
Wenatchee. The trains from the west
were four hours late.
On Tuesday it was impossible for
country people to get to town. The
snow is upwards of three feet deep and
the rain made it so soft there was prac-
tically no bottom to it.