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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-08-24

1t was an accident, not foresight,
that brought about the present con-
dition of affairs. The thought did
not come from within us to make the
most of our plant. The peoples
about us needed light and they
thought out the cheapest way to Sc
cure it. Duncombe and Woodstock
ascertained that our plant was cap
able Of producing much larger
volume of electricity than we could
consume for years to come. They
brought us volume of business
which with the increased local de-
mand, has made it possible to re-
duce the price of electricity.
What this plant needed was a
volume of business in proportion to
it's efficiency. We could produce
cheap electricity if maintenance,
fuel, labor, overhead expense, etc.,
was used to produce a sufficient vol
ume of current. The more electric
ity that could be made under these
fixed expenses the cheaper it could
be sold to all.
We did not have anyone to ascer-
tain this fact and with authority to
secure this needed business for our
plant. We simply blundered into it.
After it happened we began to real
ize the fact and appreciate it. 1t
was "hind-sight," not foresight.
ARE WE GOING TO CONTINUE TO
TAKE THESE CHANCES?
The possibility of economy by
skillful management was thus made
apparent. If this accidental economy
has Melted the people a 20 per cent
reduction in electric light rates, the
careful study Of all our utilities will
unquestionably bring us more. We
do not know that the limit has been
reached in our light plant. We simp-
ly know of the present advantage.
Under present organization, we are
not apt to know more.
Men who are business men first,
whose livelihood and success depends
on the private enterprise occupying
their time and who therefore must
make a success of this private ven-
ture, will not be able to enter into
and fathom technical difficulties
which our municipal affairs present.
But when the man in control of them
is city manager first, whose liveli-
hood and success depends on the sue
cess of the city utilities, then we
may expect these difficulties will be
studied and a solution of them
sought and found, if not by the first
manager, then by one who will GER
tainly succeed him, for we are not
making an isolated experiment but
one that many cities are trying and
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-08-24
THE BIG SHOW IN
CITY SATURDAY
Wonders of the Ringling Bros.
"World's Greatest Shows" Ar
rived in Town at Early
Hour.
MAGNIFICENT STREET PARADE.
Big Tent, Seating $4,000, Crowded
With Humanity at Circus
Performance.
MAGNIFICENT STREET PARADE.

Circus day, the one big holiday Of
the summer for the youngsters as
we'll as the grown-ups, dawneG
bright and clear Saturday and
just about the time of sunrise four
long trains brought the thousand
wonders of Ringing Brothers
worlds greatest shows to the city.
The entire aggregation rolled
quietly into the city, coming on Sc
cars, from Grinnell where the circus
exhibited yesterday. The usual
quota Of excited small boys and
quite few of their fond parents
gathered in the railroad yards to
watch the big show unload and move
to the circus grounds.
The street parade started from the
show grounds at about II o'clock
and was revelation of beauty and
grandeur. 1t was by far the longest
and most gorgeous procession ever
seen in the streets of this city and
was composed of the neatest and
cleanest appearing men and women
that have ever visited here with a
circus. The costumes and trappings
were bright and fresh and the fe-
male contingent of the procession
surprisingly fair to look upon. The
Ringing Brothers have always kept
their promises and their loudly her
aided street pageant was but anoth
he relied upon. The procession was
more than two miles in length and
was one amending array of novelties,
light and color. The famous Ring
ling horses, 735 in all, were in line,
both in harness and mounted, and
they made a splendid and impressive
sight. Pretty and effective pictures
were furnished by the long cavalcade
of massive and glittering tableau
wagons and allegorical cars, filled
with pretty ballet girls in gay Co.'S
tunes. Then came long string of
menagerie wagons displaying the
choice specimens from the Ringing
Brothers big menagerie. The herd
of twenty-six ponderous elephants
was another interesting and impress
sive sight. 1.-TWO calliopes and six bands
furnished continuous round of
melody and the clowns were out in
full force to amuse the children.
The afternoon performance began
pA IMPLY at 2 o'clock and the gigan-
tic% big top" seating more than A.
600 people, was crowded with hui
mainly. Opening the program came
the elaborate spectacle of Solomon
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-08-24
have tried for a great many years.

have tried for a great many years.
The manager form of municipal
government has been in vogue for
many years in the older countries of
Europe, In fact, I am informed that
Germany has perfected the system
until it requires sort of civil ser
vice examination to qualify for the
position of city manager.
Then, too, the real problems Of the
city manager are the same as the
problems Of any factory manager
and the opportunities to get &C
curate details and the experience Of
others in like positions are available
to any man who would succeed IN at
tempting to organize the business OF
Webster City on a strictly business
basis.
| feel that Webster City is to set
tie one of the most weighty ques-
lions that she has settled for many
years when we decide whether we
are to centralize our municipal af-
fairs under a city manager or not.
If you believe in responsible
head to our city affairs. so you do
not have to go to the mayor and all
the council and wind up without
definite information because none
will assume the responsibility, if you
want the efficiency and simple direct
business methods of our banks and
the well organized local business
firms, in our city government, vote
to start that way by placing a man
ager over our municipal affairs, BUT
DON'T EXPECT THE WHOLE
THING TO BE ACCOMPLISHED.
WHEN He is APPOINTED.
Every worthy organization takes
time and experience to adjust to To-
cal conditions and necessities. and
we should be willing to allow the
time necessary.
o. F. Donaldson.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-08-24
PICNIC FOR FRIENDS.

Miss Vera Welch of Lincoln, Neb.,
who is visiting at the R. H. Ash
home, Misses and Edith and Marie
Chriswell of Oskaloosa, guests at the
S. B. Arnold home, and Miss Olga
Eaton of Pocahontas, who is visiting
Miss Frances Donovan, were compli-
mented guests at a moonlight picnic
given in Nokomis park Friday night
by a company of twelve young la
dies. After the picnic lunch had
been served and a couple of hours
spent socially, the girls returned to
town and spent the remainder of the
evening at the movies.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-08-24
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.
MISREPRESENTATION
SLUMBER PARTY.

Miss Minnie Bateman entertained
a number of young ladies at 'slum-
Der party" Friday night in honor OF
the Misses Emma and Olga Amund-
son of Eagle Grove, who are visit
ing friends in the city. After attend
ing the opening of the new Princess
theater Friday evening the party re-
paired to the Bateman home where
they slumbered peacefully until an
early hour next morning when they
Joined the rest of Webster City's
early risers to see the Ringing cir
Gus unload.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-08-24

lefty visiting at the Alexander
Groves home.
Mrs. Frank Robson and two
children of Des Moines came last
night for a visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
]. C. Robson.
Miss Bernice Spinharney of
Cherokee is here visiting her broth
er, J. H. Spinharney and wife.
Miss Louise Berka of Nevada,
who is in Chicago now studying the
fall styles in millinery, expects to ar
rive here next Tuesday to begin the
season in the Miss Amanda Johnson
millinery store.
Robert Talford of Nebraska ar
rived yesterday afternoon for a visit
with his niece, Mrs. J. w. Hurst and
daughters.
A. P. Woolston caught one of the
largest wall-eyed pike south of town
yesterday probably ever taken out Of
Boone river. 1t weighed four pounds
and was twenty-one and half inch
es long. Next.
Miss Margaret Hanrahan, who
is employed in Mandelbaum' in Des
Moines, is expected home today for
an over Sunday stay.
Mrs. Peter Hanson of Bancroft,
Neb., who has been visiting the An
drew Christensen family on west
Third street, returned home today.
Mrs. J. Lister, who has been
visiting her brother, J. M. Houghtal-
ing and family, returned to her home
in Iowa Falls this forenoon.
Mrs. Arthur Treanor and two
little sons returned home last even
ing from several days visit with
the formers mother, Mrs. Emma
Johnson, in Iowa Falls.
Miss Ruth Duncan and Frank
Duncan of Alden are here for an ov-
er Sunday visit with their cousins,
County Attorney and Mrs. J. E.
Miss Ida Delan of Sanborn, who
has been visiting at the P. Mature
home, went to Alden yesterday for
| short sojourn with friends. She
will return here within a few days
or longer visit.
Miss Anna Munzenmeyer of Des
Noines is visiting her sister, Mrs. O.
\. Vail and family, on the north
ide.
Mrs. E. H. Hemmen and little
on of Eagle Grove are visiting
riends in this city.
j. T. Mature of Laurens is
making an over Sunday visit with
lis son, Claron Mature, an employe
n the Ruegnitz drug store.
Mrs. D. H. Huff and little son
# Woodstock are in the city visit
ng the formers parents, Mr.. and
IRIS. A. D. Bailey.
Mrs. August kleaVeland OF
ewell was a visitor in Webster City
yesterday.
Miss Laura Beck and brother
leonard of Ogena, Saskatchewan,
rrived in the city yesterday for an
attended visit with their uncle, H.
I. Beck and family of the st. James
lotel. Miss Beck has / school for
he winter near Humboldt where
he will begin teaching Sept. list.
Ter brother will remain in this city
where he will go to school during
he winter and make his home with
is uncle. -+s e
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-08-24
PERSONAL BRIEFS.
(From Saturdays Daily.)

From saturdays Ualy.)
Bruce F. Gates of Waterloo, sol
of A. F. Gates, proprietor Of the
Webster City Business college, was
in town yesterday looking after bus
mess in connection with the loca
college. He went on to Fort Dodge
in the evening to look after affairs
in connection with the business col.
lege owned there by the Gates.
MIR. and Mrs. Earl Shanor and
little son Insell Of Eagle Grove ar
rived here this morning to spend the
day at the circus, the guests of the
B. F. Paine family.
Mrs. Paul Potter and baby OF
Chicago are expected to arrive in
the city today for an extended visit
with the Rev. T. w. Owen and A. M.
Potter families.
Mrs. A. R. CaseDolt and chill
dren of Berwick, who have been WIS.,
iting Mrs. Casebolt's sister, Mrs. r.
r. Percy and family at the United
Brethren parsonage, returned to
their home this morning.
Otto Roen of Luverne, Mimi,
is here visiting his uncle, DR.. N. c.
A. Berg and daughters.
Mrs. NJ. S. Odle and children
returned yesterday to their home in
Des Moines following visit with
the J. S. Bingham and V. L. Clifton
Mrs. Ole Hoikvan and little son
came down from Eagle Grove yester-
day for a visit with the formers par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. p Mature.
Miss Eva Close of Candy, Mimi,
who is visiting the Meade Hughes
family and other relatives and
friends here, spent last evening with
relatives in Kamrar.
Mrs. J. G. Kahl and daughter,
Miss Marguerite, came down from
their home in Goldfield yesterday af-
ternoon for an over Sunday visit
with the I. B. Stafford family.
j. w. Young arrived home this
morning from his trip through the
northwest. Mrs. Young accompanied
him upon the trip, but will remain a
couple of weeks with her son at
MINI. They visited Mr..
and Mrs. Seth Crabtree at Spokane.
Mrs. Crabtree is Mr.. Young's eldest
daughter. They are we'll pleased
with their home in the northwest.
Mr.. Young says crops in Minnesota
are fine, except corn, and corn there
is about as it is here.
Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Arnold of
Manchester and niece, Miss Ethel
Billings Of Waterloo, came overland
today for visit at the w. J. Caruth
home and with other friends. Mr..
and Mrs. Arnold are former resi-
dents of Webster City.
Mrs. J. w. Lee, who was called
to Ames Thursday by an accident
which befell her friend, Mrs. H. G.
Culp, formerly of this city, returned
the same evening, bringing Mrs.
Culp with her to this city to recov-
err The accident was enc in which
Mrs. Culp fell down the cellar at her
home breaking two bones of her arm.
She is, however, getting along very
we'll.
j. A. Harrell and wife and Miss
Annette Mcfarland arrived home
last night from a weeks sojourn at
Clear Lake. Miss Eva Hopley, who
went with the party from here, re-
turned from the lake to her home in
Thornton to remain until the open
ing of the school year, when she will
return to this city and take up her
duties in the school room.
Misses Nellie Cunningham and
Lottie Miller expect to leave Monday
on two weeks outing trip to Clear
Lake.
Mrs. Carl Groves and little
aughter, of Eagle Grove, are in the
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-12
|G0PHERS ARE IN
GOOD SPIRITS
Chicago and Minnesota Each
Have Five Victories to
Their Credit

Minneapolis, Mimi, Nov. n.-Min-
nesota roOters are in better spirits
with the news that there is a good
chance that Bernie Bierman, captain
and halfback, will play against Chi
cago next Saturday. when the Cophers
and Maroons clash in the battle tina,
is thought likely to settle the Big Nine
championship. Bierman is able to
work in signal practice and might be
able to scrimmage, but the Gopher
coaches are taking no chance of na|-
ing aim hurt. 1t is believed that he
will be in the contest with the open
ing whistle Saturday. Rooters remem
her how Bierman played havoc with
the Chicago line last fall and be-
lieve that his presence will mean
much to the Gophers Saturday. He
has an able substitute in Joe Spra.-
ka, and if the captain fails to last
the game out the power of the attacA
will not be much lessened. m -
Rain Bothers Practice.
The Gophers scrimnaged again last
night, but with rain coming down in
a steady shower today and the field in
bad shape with the wetness, it was
thought that the Gophers would work
indoors today. The squad is rounding
to in good shape physically. Easto.
and Long received bruises of a minor
nature yesterday that did not inter-
fere with their practice. If the team
can get together in it's offense and
show some real team work Saturday.
tie Maroons will think they have lined
up against the business edge Of a Duzz-
saw. Gold colored jerseys were given
the Gophers today for use Saturday.
Gophers and Maroons will be striv-
ing to break a tie in their standings
Saturday. The teams have FLASHED
II times in football and each has won
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-12
out, as will Stevenson, Robinson and
Whitney who played last eason

out, as will Stevenson, Robinson and
Whitney who played last season.
AS. far as games are concerned the
manager will have no difficulty max,
ing bookings this season. New Salem
is already after a game, as is the
"Oswego" team Of Hepkimer, New.
York. The "Oswegos" are planning a
tour to the Pacific coast and will pass
through this city. They will likely
arrange games with several the
fast teams in the state. Fargo, Minot,
Grand Forks, Dickinson, Jamestown
and Valley City will all have teams,
representing the city, and will also
have school teams.
Arrangements will be made for a
game here early in December, posi-
bly, the first week, and m attempt
will be made to have at least one
game a week from that time on
through the season.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-12

it is doubtful if he will be able to
throw him in the coming match. Mil
ler's superior ,generalship and ring ex-
perience will be pitted against No.
vak's strength. .Novak has improved
wonderfully since his last match, and
has been training hard for the coming
event. .'''~t'
Local wrestling fans were more
than surprised at the. showing Novak
made in the last bout, and while they
look for Miller to win the coming bout,
they feel that he will give the cham
pion the hardest tussle he mas had
in some time. J.
Better accommodations will be pro-
vided at the armory for the match
Tuesday night. Seats will he provided
for. all spectators. back OF the ring
side seats. The raised platform per.
mits of an excellent view Of the ring
from all sides.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-12
WRESTLING BOUT / :. :.
next TUESDAY
Miller and Novak Will Meet in
Finish Match Best Two
Out Of. Three Falls

Final arrangements have. been cola.
ppleted and. the posters. are out for tae
coming wrestling ,bout between Wal.
ter Miller of St. Paul, welterweight
champion of the world, and Joe Novak
Of this city, welterweight champion O:
the Northwest.
The two men met in this city No.
vember 3, in a handicap match, which
was won by Novak. Miller failed to
throw Novak twice in 80 minutes, &C
cording to the agreement. The match
however was the best that has been
seen in the Capital City, and drew a
large crowd. The coming match will
doubtless be even better, as Miller
will not iave the handicap to con-
tend with.
Novak was able to hold out against
the champion at the last meeting. but
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-12
VICTORY
DEPENDS ON LINE
Forward Wall Must Hold if the
Team Expects to Defeat
Gopher Eleven

Chicago, Nov. n.-Because Of the
many upsets which have occurred this
year Chicago must be given a chance
to beat the Gophers at Minneapolis
on Saturday. 1t is admitted the big
team Of the northwest is a strong az
gregation, but the generalship of
Coach Stagg may offset the hest laid
plans of Coach Williams. Unless the
Gophers play hard,s consistent foot
ball at all times the Maroons may trot
off the field victors.
This contest, which must be consid-
cred the turning point in the sche-
dulles of both elevens, should be the
most bitterly fought struggle of the
conference schedule. Both coaches
will send their teams on the field pre-
pared to play the hardest kind Of foot
ball. Nothing will be left undone.
The defeated eleven will be out of the
big nine race.
Chicago is a team Of unknown pos.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-12
MILITIA CUNT
STARTS PRACTICE
Prospects for First Glass Basket
Ball Team to Represent
Co. A This Year

Candidates for places on the Co. A..
basket ball team We're ont for prac-
tice at the armory last night. 1t was
the first practice held by the boys
this season, but from all indications
the company will be represented by
an exceptionally fast team this seas
on.
practically all of last years team
+ still in the city, and a few add
tons will be made to add strength
to thegaggregation. Edgar Houser.
and George Smith Of last years crack
high school team will be on the Co. IA
team this year, and will be valuable
additions. Mac Houser will also be
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-12

sibilities. This was shown in the Wis.
cOnsin game. When Stage o%utgeneral-
ed juneau. The Midway centor sent
players into the game to make one or
two runs when Chicago had the ball
and as DOR as their best efforts had
been spent other players were sent
into the battle. 1t was this general
ship which resulted in a Chicago vic
tory. If Sagg uses the same kind Of
tactics on Saturday Chicago nay re.
peat.
In this game it will be a question
of the lines. II the Maroon forward
wall can hold then Chicago has a.
good chance to return to the Midway
with confident hopes of scoring a vic
tory v er Illinois on Stage field the
following Saturday. 4s5a. s.
Maroon Line Improves.
The Maroon line has shown i'm
provement in every game. Stages
forwards in the Haskell Indian game
showed a vast. Improvement over
their work in the Wisconsin game.
Upon a continuation of snch improve
LllcllLI tllS Wceh, VAIL eQudlly SOOu
football in other departments, depend
Chicago's chances. .2gfft,f aGeyj;ct $t
That a line is one, Of the most es.
sential assets to the success Of any
eleven was shown ~conclusively last
Saturday in the Cornell-M Michigan
game. Johnny Maulbetsch, one of the
best half backs seen in the west since
the days of Willie Heston, was un..
able to make consistent gains because
of lack Of support The. Wolverine
was thrown back time after time be-.
fore he even got started because of
the failure of the line to hold. lp.aau4.
Chicago should gain against the
ponderous Minnesota. line if the Ma
oon forwards hold their own. A. back
cannot be expected to make ground if
he is not given the proper support
and unless the Chicago forward line
holds its own with the Gopher for.
wards the Maroons have only a slim
chance to win. 1t should be an even.
ly fought contest unless Dame For
tune proves a factor.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-12

THE CARTOONS.
will give a special matinee today at
$3.50 for the ladies only at the Or.
pheum theater.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-12

Oliphant, a former Purdue star, is
playing brilliantly at quarter on the
Army eleven. Very fast for one 50
stockily built, he. is a frst-rate open
field runner and a.good line plunger.
His unusual kicking ability vii!
prove to be a West'Point asset in the
annual Army-Navy game.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-20
FRONTIER TOWNS IN HANDS
OF MILITARY AUTHORITIES

ITALIAN FRONTIER tvia Parisl
May l9.-Tho frontier towns OF Cdlnc
Belluno. Verona and Brcsia. as we'll as
their respective provinces. are entirely
in the hands Of the military authori-
ties and trains arc carrying field guns.
horses, troops. ammunition and pro-
visions are conccstins all lines Tie
peasants houses are occupied ny Off
Gers. as every family is Obliged TO
provide lodging ana In some cases meals
for one or more officers
The spirit Of The Italian troops is
excellent and the officers ars full Of
confidence
i i SAID italy possesses the NOS,
powerful :uecrine gun in existence.
cA7=o!e g. a-ins 100 bullets min
-tt c1'-r-- e. a:-a u 500 square
Ea-Is lta also has adopted = r,,
i-r= 81 s-- carthage enabling the
'f@'tSi o-, ~ s--@7 :nUIrtsins u heavy
sage su-s
: large esr; o. Italian soldiers
are ~ear.a- I-cc--as maze o: clotn
.s Sc =. .ssa. ll Is. ol'
Ths c-esi,.s,'' $500
Nenlce ~re-t large platforms hsvs
.heen hastily constructed to- re-. bat.
tter!es 10 TroteC; ne ;owa Tnc danger
Ito The monuments from aerop!s.es 70
-recog7ize6. Protective measures also
nave been taken in E!o-eace Roma
land Naples. since The Aua.r.zos can
-ees!ly reach these towns From 80
TDa!m anisn coast
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-20
ADDICKS IN JAIL
Committed In Default of About $4,000
on Two Judgments.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
NEW YORK. May ID. Edward
Addicks, seventy-four years old, former
Delaware politician and nnancier. who
was reputed TO be worth $4,000, 900 n
few years ago. to-day was committed
to Ludlow Street Jail by Supreme
Court Justice Greenbaum. in default of
about $4,000 on two judgments He
tried for two days 10 raise bail on ono
Judgment OF $4,000. but could not find
n surety.
Addicks was sued by Hiram II. Bur-
ton on promissory note. and judg-
mcnt was taken against him for over
$4,000 three years ago. After n long
search. Addicks was served with an or
der to appear in supplementary exam
ination and tell about his finances. lie
walked out OF the investigating room
and cvaded servlce of another order
over year by coming TO New York
on Sunday only. when he was exempt
from service. Last Saturday night he
was located in the city and arrested