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Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-08-11
Commission Proceedings.

Regular meeting of the City Commits
sion held at the commission rooms,
Monday evening, Aug. 8, 1916. Meet
ing was called to order by Mayor Cross.
Present-Cross, Gidley and Lancaster.
Absent-None.
Minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
On motion by Lancaster, the follow
ing bills were allowed:
Elec. Light Co., lighting &
pumping. -. ..... 5So.So
Hersey Mfg Co., water meters
and bottoms, ....... $500
j. A. Lancaster, salary, ...... $500
Standard Oil Co., mdse, ..... so
Grand Rapids Supply Co.,
valves G. springs, ......... 29.03
Henry Cook, salary, ......... $500
Enterprise Pub. Co., printing, 24.S0
Dwight H. Fitch, salary and
rental, 49,. 80. 49,. =. 24.16
Chas. A. Hudson, mdse, 80. .S5
E. j. Iron Works, labor and
material, ,................. 1922
Roscoe Mackey, sidewalk rebate, 74.24
L. C. Monroe, labor & material, 800
Reid Graft Plumb. Co., labor &
material, go. 80. 80. 1SO. 13
ID. Z. Goodman, mdse, ........ 24.27
E. j. Hose Co., Cabinet Co. fire, $3.50
Stroebel Bros, mdse, ,....... 1868
A. +. Cross, salary, ........... 5000
The Mayor made the following ap-
pointments on election boards for the
primary Aug. %, 1916: First Ward
James Gidley, H. j. Carpenter, VIM.
F. Bashaw, H. A. Goodman and VIM.
Harrington.
Second Ward-Wm. Aldrich, Frank
lin L. Smith, w. r. Barnett, Roscoe
Mackey and L. G. Balch.
Third Ward-Dwight L. Wilson, VIM.
Pickard, j. w. Rogers, Lawrence Mon
roe and C. B. Crowell.
Moved by Gidley, supported by Lam
caster, that the above appointments be
confirmed Carried
On motion by Lancaster, meeting
was adjourned.
OTIS j. SMITH,
City Clerk.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-08-11

weeks. For this reason quarantine
should be maintained for considerable
period, usually from six to eight weeks
and the above precautions should be
adhered to during this time. Disinfec-
ton of the room following recovery is
advisable.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-08-11
THE COMPELLING PERORA-
TION TO MR.. HUGHES
ACCEPTANCE SPEECH.

We live In a fateful hour. In
q true sense, the contest for the
preservation Of the Nation is
never ended. We must still be
Imbued with the spirit Of heroic
sacrifice which gave us our
country and brought us safely
through the days OF Civil War.
We renew our pledge to the an
cient ideais-of Individual liberty,
Of opportunity denied to none
because Of race or creed, Of un-
swervIng loyalty We have Q
vision Of America prepared and
secure; strong and Just; equal
to her task; an exempIar Of
the capacity and efficiency OF q
free people. endorse the plat
form adopted by the Convention
and accept Its nomination.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-08-11

The chronic borrower has one re-
deeming feature, at least he never
strikes a man that is down.
II is wonder that some of Cupid's
victims haven't turned and put him
out of the running long ago.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-08-11

Senator Reed Of Missouri believes
and has told his colleagues in bebate--
that if our troops are withdrawn from
the border the Mexicans will at once
begin to ravish American women, to
destroy American property and to MUIR
der American citizens. Yet the ad-
ministration which Senator Reed up
holds has recognized de facto gov
ernment in Mexico because of the be-
lief that government was stable and
capable of maintaining order.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-08-11

The New York Sun believes that fu-
ture historians will classify the diplo-
matte notes of the Wilson administra-
ton under the heads, Vinegar, Pepper,
Sugar and Molasses, but never as Aqua
Forts. Why not add Milk and Water
to the list?
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-08-11

The Democratic policy is Buy where
you can buy the cheapest" The Re-
publican policy is "Buy it Made-in-
America"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-08-11

Washington (Pa) News-Calling out
the militia may have been a political
move, but it will not stuff the ballot
box with votes for the Democratic
ticket
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-08-11

Racine wis. Journal-News-The
Democratic Congress appropriates mil
lions without thought, while the post
office Department saves few hundred
by Gripping the service.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-08-11

Boston Transcript-Mr. Redfield re-
ports that the high cost of living in 1915
was reduced 81 per cent, net" but
didn't he mean 81 per cent, nit?"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-08-11

It is said that the only definite
speaking engagement which the Presi-
dent has made is for Kentucky in Sept.
Last year the President wrote letters
into Kentucky and succeeded in re-
ducing the Democratic plurality for
Governor from 81 1881, as it was in 1911,
to AL By going there in person this
year he ought to produce a Republi-
can margin of about $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
FOR D. c.
MEN IN POSITIONS
Home Rule Principle in Regis.
ter of Wills and Recorder
of Deeds Bills.

The home rule principle for the pub
lie offices under the District of Column
-bia was written into both the recorder
of deeds bill and the register of wills
bill. reported favorably with amend
ments from the House District commit
tee today. aud the Johnson false ad-
vertising' measure also was ordered re-
ported. so as to be placed on the House
calendar. The trio of measures will
be ready for debate and passage by the
House on the next District day. Febru-
ary14.
l. There was little surprise expressed
by some of the committee members
over the fact that both of the appoint
ment measures were reported out with
the amendments making eligible only
bona fide residents of the District of
three years standing The judiciary
subcommittee already had amended the
recorder of deeds bill SO that it carried
a proviso requiring a District resident
to be appointed by the Commissioners
When the register of wills bill came
up for consideration today in the whole
committee. Representatives Mapes of
Michigan offered similar amendment
for that bill. which was adopted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
IS ASKED
FOR H|PP0L|T0 VILLA
Wanted on Texas Indictment charg-
ing Completely in Cutting
Railway Line.

The United States has asked Cuba for
the extradition of Hippolito Villa. Gen.
Villas brother. to answer an indict
ment in Texas charging completely in
cutting the line of the Southern Pacific
railway near Ell Paso in December in
an attempt to hamper the movement of
Carranza forces through American ter
ritory to attack villa forces in Mexico
Villa has been arrested in Havana.
Consul Silliman has reported, in con-
nection with the coming presidential
convention, that Foreign Minister
Acuna has informed him that the con-
vention will be civilian and not mill
tary," and that it will consist OF dele
gates chosen by the people" The dat
for the convention has not been deter
mined. but the foreign minister assured
MIR. Silliman it will not be long de-
laSed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
REPORT THAT VILLA AIMS
TO FORCE Intervention
Said to Have Declared He Will Cross
Border and Hold Up Train,
if Necessary.

Ell PASO, Tex. February S--A state
ment that Francisco Villa had threat
ened to force Intervention by the
United States within six weeks was
brought to the attention of American
officials here and Mexican authorities
at Juarez today. The statement was
made by Mexican from MADEIRA. who
said Villa declared he would cross the
international border and hold up an Ell
Paso and Southwestern railway train
if Intervention could be produced in no
other way.
Gen. Gavara, commandant at Juarez,
was without word early in the day on
the progress made by Carranza troops
in their search for villa. The last
word received at military headquarters
in Juarez reported Villa with twenty
five men in Canyon de Ell Nido.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
Somebody Spilled the Beans" "

Somebody down east" has apparent
Iy started in, to use a simile local to
Boston. to spill the beans for Sena
tor Weeks The report is being assid
uouslv circulated that Senator Weeks
intends to retire from the presidential
race and that his strength will go to
Gov. Mccall of his own state. Up TO
this time GOV. Mccall has not seen mt
to DENY that he has presidential as
pirations, and it is said that New Eng
land republicans are highly incensed
over the situation.
According 20 these New Englanders,
there could be put one result of a con-
,es, between Weeks and Mccall, and
that would be that the country would
saw "a plague on both your houses
Ind eliminate New England from fur
ther consideration.
II is stated on authority that Mr..
Weeks has 10 intention of retiring,
but, on the contrary. Will loom up
pretty soon with bunch Of delegates.
Massachusetts republicans know what
Mr.. Weeks did to help Mr.. Mccall in
the closing days of the Gubernatorial
race. when the republican managers
did not know whether Mr.. Mccall
would win by 1000 or lose by $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
GERALDINE FARRAR WEEDS.
Becomes Bride of Lou Tellegen. the
Actor.

NEW YORK. February Sierra idine
Farrar. opera singer. and Lou Tellesen,
actor, were married here at noon toda v
at the home of Miss Farrars parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. sydney Farrsr. The cere-
mony was performed by the Rev. Leon
A. Harvey, secretary at the Unitarian
denominational headquarters in this
city. Charles A. Ellis, manager OF the
Boston symphony Orchestra. and {. u.
Childs of Bala, Pa, friends of Mr.. Tel
legen and his bride, We're among the
few witnesses. Mr.. and Mrs. Tcllegen
plan to visit Hawaii and Japan at the
close of their respective theatrical sea.
Sons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
FIFTH SON OF KAISER
is WOUNDED BY SHELL

s.-Prince oscar of Prussia. fifth son
of Emperor William, has been slightly
wounded in the head and on the upper
part of the thigh by shell splinters
during fighting in the eastern war thea
ter, according TO a Berlin official re-
port received here.
Prince Oscar was wounded at Virton.
Belgium. in September, 1914. He was
i'll FOR long time, and was declared
of the heart. He returned to duty in
the field in November. 1914. and mar
rowIy escaped capture the following
month during the fighting in Poland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
American Car for Gen. Joffre.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, February s.
Gen. Joseph Ionre. commander of the
French armies. soon will be presented
with an American automobile for his
personal use, according to plans Of Mrs.
L. Blish Thompson, widow of Sey
mour Ind man. who was lost when the
Lusitania was torpedoed. Mrs. Thomp
son has brought the car to lndianapo-
lis, where it is being overhauled pre-
paratory to shipping it to France. Mrs.
Thompson says the car was faVOrite
Of her husbands, and she thought Gen.
JoRre would make the best possible
use of it, .,-.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
APPAM PASSENGERS SAIL.
Dutch Flag the Fourth Under Which
They Have Voyaged.

NEW YORK. February S.-One hun
dred and fifty passengers originally
booked on the British steamship Ap-
pam for passage from West Africa to
England, whose voyage was interrupt
ed when their ship was captured by
the German and taken to Newport
News, have sailed from here on the
Holland America steamship Noordam
for Falmouth.
The Dutch flag is the fourth they
have sailed under since they left At
RIGA They were under the stars and
stripes when they were brought here
on an American ship from Newport
News.
The crews of the Appam and other
British vessels captured by the raider
will be sent home on the liner Baltic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
Villas Brother Arrested in Cuba.

HAVANA, February S.-Col. Hipolito
Villa, brother of Gen. Francisco Villa,
has been arrested at the request of
william E. Gonzales, the American
minister to Cuba. Villa is charged with
DANA ging the railroad near Ell Paso
He was placed in jail to await extradi-
ton proceedings. villa denied having
any connection with the destruction
of the railroad. He said he believed
that his arrest was due to the belief
of the American government that with
him as a hostage his brother, Francis
CO, would cease killing Americans. He
added, however, that this was a mis-
take, as Francisco did not care whether
he was dead or alive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
BETTER DRESS FOR MEN.
Merchant Tailors at St. Louis Hope
to Raise the Standard.

ST LOUIS. Mo. February s.-Styles
for men will be considered during the
three day convention of the National
Association of Merchant Tailors, which
assembled here today.
It is predicted that few startling de-
signs will be shown. The convention,
however. will make an effort to raise
the standard of mems dress, and with
this object in view special exhibit
of apparel is being held.
The convention is expected to discuss
a national apprenticeship system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
1,429.171 PRISONERS
HELD BY GERMANY

BERLIN, February S.-''A total Of l.
4os.111 enemy soldiers to date are
prisoners of war in Germany" the
Overseas News Agency announces. This
il not inclusive of prisoners made by
German troops and left in Austria
Hungary in order to shorten the trans
port
"In addition, 1900 cannon, 100 mill
tary carriages and 1900 machine guns
have been conveyed to Germany, these
not including numerous cannon and
machine guns destroyed by the enemy
by German troops
THE number of rifles taken which are
still fit for use is 100000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
GERMANY CAN STAND
POVERTY. HE DECLARES

BERLIN. February 8, by wireless
to Sayville, N. Y.-"We Germans can
stand it if we become poorer, since We
will remain what we are now" said
DR.. Kari Helfferich. secretary of the
German imperial treasury, in a supple
mentary section of his reply to the
question propounded by Sir Edward
Holden, the English financier as given
out today by the Overseas News Agen-
cy. But if England should become
impoverished. that would mean the end
of Britannia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
HIS LETTER A KEEPSAKE.
Girl Who Started Battleship Fund
Hears From Col. Roosevelt

NEW YORK. February S-Marjorie
Sterrett, Brooklyn girl, who started a
fund to build battleship for Uncle
Sam by sending q dime and writing a
letter TO New York newspaper calling
upop other children 10 contr;h,,. :.
like amount. is treasuring today a let
ter from Col. Theodore Roosevelt. in
which he inclosed ten dimes.
Col. Roosevelt said that four of them
were for his four grandchildren and
the other six for his grandchildren who
ARE not born yet" Marjorie's fund now
amounts to $3.50. u T.. ..-A
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Confers Appointive Power.

The effect of the bills. as has been
published, is to give the Commissioners
power to appoint a district resident to
the office of recorder of deeds. and to
give the Supreme Court of the Dis
trict power to appoint a District resi-
dent as register of wills.
The bills also are amended so as to
give the power of removal from office
to the same authorities that appoint
the officers.
The johnson false advertising bill"
is a modification of the measure pro-
posed for Introduction by the Retail
Merchants Association.
1t makes it unlawful for any person.
firm or corporation to advertise or dis
play or cauSe>to be made public in any
way BY all the devices known to ad-
vertising and publicity experts any
false. untrue or misleading statement.
representation or advertisement with a
fraudulent intent to deceive, mislead or
induce any person. firm, association or
corporation to purchase. discount or in
any way invest In or accept as COL
lateral security any bonds. bill, share
any security: or with the fraudulent
purpose to deceive. mislead. Or induce
auy person, firm. association or cor
poration to purchase, make any loan
upon or invest in any property Of any
kind: or use any of the aforesaid meth
DDS with the fraudulent intent or pur-
pose to deceive. mslead or induce any
other person, firm or corporation for
a valuable consideration to employ the
services of any person. firm. associa-
ton or corporation so advertising such
services.
Penalties are placed at a maximum
fine of $500. maximum Imprisonment
of sixty days or both.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08

amicably. but warns against accepting
settlement as accomplished until 1t
actually is.
The Nolks Zeitung directs attention
to change in the tone of this address
from earlier speeches. saying; He
seems to have altered the tone o. his
speeches to fit the character of his au-
diences.' and points out the prepon-
derance of the German element in st.
Louis.
After declaring that American am
munition deliveries violate the spirit IL
not the letter of international law, the
paper says:
"A fter all there is nothing to do but
to await President Wilson'S next ac-
tions They will constitute basis for
Judging the honorableness of his atti.
tude toward all the warning nations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
Have to Feed Big Game.

GARD SER, Mont, February S.
Driven from the mountainous portion
of the Yellowstone National Park by
heavy SHOWS. which prevented their
grazing. 5000 elk. 1000 deer and sew
eral hundred mountain sheep are being
fed by park officials daily a few miles
from the entrance to the park. Gov
ernment officials here express the belief
today that loss of life this winter
among the herds of big game has been
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
To See German Ambassador.

To See German Ambassador.
Later toda: Secretary Lansing VIII
confer with Count Won Bernstorf, the
German amba ssador. 1t is expected he
will communicate to the ambassador
the American governments view of the
latest proposal from Berlin, which sub
stituted for the word Illegal, IN the
reference to the sinking of the Lusl-
tania, declaration that reprlsals
must not be extended to other than
enemy subjects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
Germany and the United States Now
Said to Be Substantially in
Accord on Issue.
Latest Note From Berlin Government Declared to Be AL
most If Not Entirely Acceptable to the WASH
ngon Administration

Following White House Prcs
dent Wilson and Secretary Lansing the uania negotiations
high officials the authorized the that
the United States and Germany substantially accord
Germany latest reply characterized almost
irelv acceptable o the United States
SITUATION TERMED VERY HOPEFUL
Prior Lansing had
with President Wilson the
had been discussed a length the cabinet meeting
The whole described by officials
hopeful
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
Germans Worked Smoothly.

The German organization. on the
other hand. worked as smoothly as the
army on mobilization, and as a result
$50 per cent of the wounded sent to
hospitals returned to the front and the
hospital death rate dropped to IL per
cent as against 8 per cent in the Rus
sian-Japanese war
Miss Boardman described in detail Red
Cross plans for pre- paredness. Many thous-
and railway and lumber men had been
given first aid training and could be mobi-
lized as hospital orderlies. Six thousand
trained nurses are already enrolled and
several hospital columns are being or
gauized, three New York city hospitals
having each undertaken to provide per-
sonnei and major equipment for such a
column.
She said there were now approx
mately 10000 members of the Amer
lean Red Cross against 1900, 900 mem =
bers of the japanese Red Cross 900 :
900 in Germany and similarly large
memberships in other foreign coun-
tries. She told of one day in England
since the war began when the English
Red Cross raised $4,000. 600 She sa id
the American Red Cross had received
SIC, 900. 900 in ten years. She said ii
was a peculiar circumstance that the
American people are more apt to con
tribute literally where 1000 are killed
than when $4,000 are in dire distress
| sadly needing Red Cross help
She said the American people, how
ever. are naturally generous and that
undoubtedly, in case of war there
membership and funds of the American
Red Cross
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
AN AM|CAB[E
SETTLEMENT WITH u. S.
German Paper Warns People Not to
Be Too Sure, How.
ever.

COLOGNE, via London, February s.
The volks Zeitung. commenting on
President Wilson's st. Louis speech,
sees in it the possibility that the Presi-
dent will settle the. Lusitania question
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
Situation Engages Attention.

The railroad situation of the country
and the possibility of a great strike
which will tie up all the rail arteries
Of traftic and work tremendous hard
ships to the public. and to commerce
and industry, is deeply engaging the
attention of the board Of directors of
the national chamber at the conven-
tion, and hundreds and hundreds of
kilograms are coming to the conyen-
tion from all over the country urging
The organization to do what il can to
halt the strike which is said TO be i'm
pending.
An emergency resolution has been
brougN into the convention providing
for the appointment of a committee to
deal with the situation involved I'm the
impending strike. II was read at the
convention today by President Fahey,
sAd action ~ to be taken on il later IL
was the subject of "A spirited conference
last night in the board of directors
meeting, and these officials are now
trying 10 md way to be of service 10
the railroads. which. IL is understood
have inspired a great campaign among
business organizations all over the
country to appeal by telegram in aid
Of the roads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
Preparing for St. Louis Convention

ST LOUIS. February s.-The subcom-
mittee Of the democratic national COM
mittee met here today to make pre-
liminary arrangements for the demo-
cratic national convention here June "A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
Now Beyond Danger Point.

The view reflected by administration
officials while all of them steadfastiS
refrain from aking any of11cial an
nouncement. is that this declaration.
with the assurance Germany previously
had given, and with the other features
OF the Lusitania agreement ALREADY
agreed upon. is practically satisfactory,
and that if any further changes are
necessary. the way is open for them
without endangering the success of the
negotiations.
Some formal announcement indicat-
ing satisfactory conclusion of the
long controversy is expected soon.
one administration official Indicated
it would not be necessary for the
United States to make any further sug-
gestion to Germany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
KITCHENER likely
T0LEAD IN EGYPT
Earl of Derby May Be New
War Secretary-Russ Gain
in Caucasus.

LONDON February S.-The Weekly
World says it hears that Field Marshal
Lord Kitchener is likely to take over
command of the British forces in Egypt
and that the Earl of Derby. the director
of recruiting. will be the new secre-
tary of state for war, with seat in
the cabinet.
The World gives no authority for the
report, but says it is gossip in line with
recent intimations that Earl Kitchener
might withdraw from the war ministry
to assume more active duties.
Lord Derby has just returned to Lon
don from visit 10 the British forces
operating in Flanders.