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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-07-27
SENT TO MEET VILLA

Ell Paso, Texas, July 27,-On report
that Villista band was near Boquillas,
close to the American line, Lieut.. Col.
Jose Riojas was ordered by General
Trevino to leave ojinaga with a strong
Carranzista column to attack the band
its, stated official dispatches received
in Juarez, this afternoon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-07-27

Think of having a food dictator
ship!"
"You can get used to it. Our cook
has been successfully operating one
for years"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-07-27

BLESSINGS come disguised" quoted
the Wise Guy. eyes" agreed the
Simple Mug, 'the homely girl needs no
chaperon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-07-27
S Q c IL 7 Y
BY ALINE THOMPSON

Mr.. and Mrs William G. Knighton
have returned from n few days visit
in Portland.
Miss Elizabeth Lord has returned
from brief visit in Portland.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry k. Merwin and
son, Paul, accompanied by Mrs. Leon
Stoeckiy motored to Mlll City Wednes.
day. Mr.. and Mrs. Merwin are plan
ming to leave Saturday for a motor
trip to the Columbia Highway and The
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-07-27
COURT HOUSE NEWS
X X X X X x X x X X X X X X 4

Marriage licenses were issued yes
terday to Henry John johnson, %,
of Woodburn, and Louisa Ida Mabel
Wick, "a, of Mckee, and. to Charles
Vincent Robins, 81, and Laura Blanche
Girardin, 2l, both of Salem.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-07-27

Emma L. Savage has filed notice of
appeal to the supreme court, not be-
ing satisfied vita the award of 800
made to her in settlement by Gertrude
Krause as trustee Of a trust fund un-
der the provisions of the will of Grin
G. Savage, deceased.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-07-27

der the provisions of the will of Grin
G. Savage, deceased.
In IAN action brought against the
Portland Railway, Light & Power
company by the city of Silverton, seek.
ing to condemn certain property be.
LONGING to the defendant corporation
the company has made motion for a
judgment on the pleadings in the cir.
cult court. 1t is claimed by the pow
er company that the city has shown nc
disposition to reach an amicable agree.
ment, even though the company has
agreed to waive damages in the case,
thus making it unnecessary to con-
denim the property. That the city mas
not replied to the company s answer to
the complaint filed in the case is fur.
ther stated.
Judge Galloway has ordered in the
ease of Napoleon Legault VS.. William
NJ. Hendershott and Litbie f. Hender-
shott that plaintiff do have and re-
cover from the defendant the sum of
$I59.6S, with interest thereon from
July 2l, 1916, at per cent, until paid.
The further sum of $65 is allowed as
special attorney fees.
Anglers licenses have been issued
by the county clerk to NJ. o. Knight
of Turner, F. W. Kubn of Salem and
James Carson of Jefferson.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-07-27

apolis, MINI. Miss Smith is en- route
from Los Angeles to Seattle where she
will visit relatives. Today Mrs. Muir
ray presided over a charming luncheon
in honor of her guest.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-27

County, from the final award of damages of
benefits in the same manner provided for by the general
Statutes of Minnesota 1913 Chapter A. ThereupOn the
Council shall forthwith transmit to the clerk of said court
duly certified copy of all papers and records in it's office
pertaining to such proceedings and than appeal
is aken shall not be necessary to transmit than
SECTION 141. EFFECT OF AWARD Whenever an
award of damages shall be made confirmed and appealed
FROM proceedings for the taking of property under
this chapter whenever the Court shall render final udg
mel any appeal from any such award from the
frmation thereof the rights Of all parties shall be finally
determined thereby and the shall constitute lawful
and sufficient condemnation and appropriation the public
Of the land article franchise property right thing
Of value for which damages awarded and right
title and interest therein and thereto and lien thereon
shall be thereby dvested and the City shall become vested
with the title and become the of the property taken
and condemned absolutely for all purposes for which the
City the except that to lands and
rights taken for Streets alleys and highway the
City shall acquire only easement therein for such purpose
but before entering upon of said land prop
erty the City shall the amount OF such award with
erest thereon at the rate of per cent per from
the date of the final award confirmation thereof udg
ment of the Court the be- In there shall
be doubt as to who is entitled to such compensation
damages any part thereof may be awarded the
amount awarded and in doubt shall be by the Council
appropriated and set apart in the treasury for whatsoever
shall establish his right thereto by judicial proceeding
otherwise Before payment of such award the
of such property the claimant of the award shall furnish
satisfactory evidence of his right to such award provided
however, that the Council by resolution at any time
before confirmation of award of damages made by
Of appeal within thirty days after final determine
ton thereof abandon such proceedings and shall hereupon
SECTION 49, DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TAKEN
TO BE RECORDED Upon the completion of any proceed
ngs under this chapter for the acquisition Of property
for the City, the Council shall description
Of the property taken to be prepared together with
statement of the amount of damages any, awarded and
paid to be paid each former thereof and
the Mayor and City Clerk acknowledge the for the
City, the be recorded in the office of the
Register of Deeds of the County.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-27
CHAPTER IA.
RECALL.

SECTION lis. RECALL METHOD PRESCRIBED.
The holder of elective office may be removed at time
except hereinafter provided by the electors qualified to
vote for such incumbent in the following
petition signed by such electors, equal In number
to least 80 of the entire vote cast for all
ddates office Mayor the last preceding general
municipal election demanding the recall OF the person
sought be removed shall be filed with the City Clerk
which petition shall contain general statement of the
grounds which removal sought The signatures
the petition need all be appended to but each
sgner shall state his place of and street number
One of the sgners of each such shall make oath that
the statements therein made true as he believes and
that each signature the appended the genuine
signature of the person whose signature purpOrts be-
Within ten days from the date of filing such petition the
City Clerk shall ascertain from the voters register whether
such petition is signed by the requisite number OF
qualified electors, and it necessary the Council shall allow
him help for that purpose and shall attach to said petit
his certificates showing the result of said examination
IT, by the City Clerk certificate the petition is shown be
insufficient may be amended within ten days from the
date the notice served by the City Clerk that the petit
ton insufficient The City Clerk shall within ten days
after such amendment make like examination OF the amend
ed petition and if his certificate shall show the to be
insufficient it shall be returned to the person filing the
without prejudice however to the filing OF petition
to the effect if the petition is deemed sufficient the
City Clerk shall submit the to the Council without
delay and thereupon the Council shall order the filed
If the officer sought be removed does resign within
five days after the filing of said petition the Council shall
fix date for holding election upon the question to
whether not said officer shall be recalled within Thirty
(30) days from the date of the City Clerk certificate that
sufficient petition is fled
SECTION 49, CAUSE OF RECALL. OFFICERS
JUSTIFICATION In the call for such election there shall
be stated in not than two hundred words the
for demanding the recall of the officer set forth the
recall petition and in said call in not than two hundred
words, the officer may justify his course in office.
SECTION 1T. CANDIDATES. ELECTION. The City
Clerk shall give public notice Of the time and place of hold
ing such recall election and the shall be conducted
except hereinafter provided returns made and the result
thereof declared all respects in other city elections
In case such recall election the majority of the votes
shall be in favor of the recall of the officer named
election shall be held for the choice of his notice
which shall within days after the result of
any officer removed shall hold the office during the
PRED term Of his predecessor.
SECTION 49, NO RECALL PETITION FOR FIRST
SIX MONTHS No recall petition shall be filed against
officer until he has actually held his office for at least six
months.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-27
CHAPTER Is.
REFERENDUM.

SECTION liz. MODE OF PROTESTING AGAINST OR
DNANCES No ordinance passed by the Council shall go
into effect before ten days from the time of its final
except an ordinance for the of the public peace
health or safety which contains statement of it's urgency
but franchises shall be subject the referendum herein
provided IT, during said ten days, petition signed by
qualified electors of the city equal number to at least
twenty per centum OF the entire vote for all candidates
for mayor at the last preceding municipal election
at which mayor elected protesting against the
OF such ordinance be presented to the Council the
shall thereupon be suspended from going into operation
nance and ii the same be not repealed the Council shall
submit the ordinance provided in Chapter IL of this char
ter to vote of the electors special election called
for that purpose and such ordinance shall not become
alive unless majority of the qualified electors voting on
the shall vote in favor thereof The provisions of
Chapter IA respecting the forms and conditions of the pet
ton the mode Of vercaton, certfcaon and fling nature
of the requires
SECTION 49, REFERENCE OF MEASURES TO
POPULAR VOTE Any ordinance that the
Council the qualified electors Of the City have authority
to enact the Council may of its motion submit to the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-27
CHAPTER IL.
INITIATIVE.

SECTION Ill. DIRECT LEGISLATION.
% Any proposed ordinance may be submitted to
the Council by petition signed by the qualified electors
of the city equal in number to the percentage hereinafter
required
(2) PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER FOURTEEN AP-
PLY. The provisions Of Chapter Fourteen respecting
the forms and conditions of the petition, the mode Of
vercation certcation and filing shall be substantially
followed with such modification the nature of the
requires.
g. TWENTY PER CENT PETITION. If petit
ton accompanying the proposed ordinance be signed
by electors equal number to twenty per centum Of the
entire cast for all candidates for mayor the last
preceding general municipal election at which mayor
elected and contains request that such ordinance
be submitted forthwith to vote of the people at a
special election, then the Council shall either;
(a) Pass said ordinance without alteration within
twenty days after attachment of the clerks certificate
of suffciency to the accompanying petition, or
(b) Within twenty-five days after such certifcaton,
proceed to call special election at which said ordinance
without alteration shall be submitted to vote of the
people -
be signed by electors equal number to at least ten but
less than twenty per cenum of the entire vote cast for
all candidates at which the elected and said
ordinance be not passed by the Council provided, in
the preceding subdivision then such ordinance, without
alteration shall be submitted to vote of the people at
the next general municipal election occurring at any
time after twenty days from the date of the City Clerk
certificate of sucency attached to the petition
panying such ordinance.
(5) PUBLICATION OF POPULAR ORDINANCE.
Whenever any ordinance proposition is to be SUBJ
mitted to the voters of the city at any election, the
Council shall the ordinance proposition to be
published once in the official newspaper of the City
(6) ELECTION. The ballots used in voting shall
state the nature Of such proposed ordinance and shall
contain the words for the ordinance" and "aganst
the ordinance" If majority of the qualified electors
voting said proposed ordinance vote in favor thereof
such ordinance shall thereupon become valid and bind
ing ordinance of the city.
% SEVERAL ORDINANCES AT ONE ELEC-
TION. Any number of proposed ordinances may be
voted upon at the election in accordance with the
provisions of this chapter.
(S) REPEAL OF POPULAR ORDINANCE. The
Council may submit proposition for the repeal of any
such ordnance for amendments thereto to be voted
upon at general municipal elections and should such
proposition receive majority of the votes cast at such
election, such ordinance shall be repealed amended
accordingly. An ordinance adopted by vote of the
people cannot be repealed amended except by vote
of the people
(9) FURTHER REGULATIONS The Council may
by ordnance make such further regulations may be
necessary to carry out the provisions of this section
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-27
said work. provide for such work to be done the
department officer.
FRANCHISES.

SECTION 1O5 ORDINANCES GRANTING FRAN
CHISES Every ordinance by which the Council shall pro-
pose grant franchise shall contain all the terms and
conditions of the franchise to be granted and it shall be
feature of every franchise granted that the maximum
price for the service charge shall be stated in the grant
thereof.
SECTION LOG. REGULATION OF RATES. The City
shall have the power to regulate and control the maximum
rate to be charged by corporation exercising
any franchise the city for the service rendered by to
the City, the public but such price shall be fair and
reasonable to such corporation and to the public
Such shall be fixed by the Council by ordinance and
and report all matters with reference to rates to be charged
by any such corporation or person.
SECTION 107. LIFE OF FRANCHISE The maximum
length of time for which franchise privilege to the
Streets alleys other public places OF the City be
granted person. firm corporation shall be twenty
SECTION 1OS. FORFEITURE FOR NONCOMPLI-
ANCE Every ordinance granting any franchise prvi-
ege shall provide for the termination and forfeiture thereof
for any breach failure comply with any OF the terms
limitations conditions thereof, and in all such the
Council shall have power to declare the termination and
forfeiture of such franchise privilege the
though each instance such expressly reserved
SECTION 100. MATTER IN CHARTER NOT TO I'M
PAIR RIGHT OF COUNCIL TO INSERT OTHER MAT
TIERS IN FRANCHISE. The enumeration and specification
particular this charter which must be included
every franchise grant, shall not be construed impair
the right of the Council to insert such franchise
grant, such other and further matters conditions covenants
restrictions limitations burdens taxes assessments
fares rentals charges control foreitures any other
provision whatever the Council shall deem proper to
protect the interests of the people, No franchise granted by
the Council shall be assigned without the consent of the
Council.
SECTION 10. EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE. No exclu-
franchise privilege shall be granted unless the ques
ton of granting the shall have been first submitted
the qualified voters Of the city and adopted by majority
voting at such election on the question.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-27

electors for adoption rejection at general special
municipal election in the and with the
force and effect provided for submitting ordinances
petition.
SECTION ia. FURTHER REGULATIONS. The Coun-
Gil may by ordinance make such further regulations
be to out the OF this chapter
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-27

its discretion and the said
men and to confirm and aside the and proceed
make assessment de
The when confirmed shall be corrected to
such confirmation and shall be final and conclusive
upon all persons interested therein and appealing there
from
SECTION 1877 PROCEDURE AFTER CONFIRMATION
OF ASSESSMENT When said assessment is confirmed, it,
together with all adavits of publication and service of
connected Herewith shall be entered into book kept
for that purpose by the Council.
SECTION 1873. NOTICE OF FINAL CONFIRMATION
OF ASSESSMENTS. AS practicable after the
of damages and benefits has been finally confirmed
the Council shall notice by publication Of such
final assessment roll and the date of filing thereof to be
published in the official paper of the City.
SECTION 139. RE-ASSESSMENT. If the said assess
shall be set aside by the Council aforesaid by the
Court for urisdctiona otherwise the Council
shall proceed de to make assessment and shall
proceed in like and give like notice herein required
relation to the first assessment and all persons interested
shall have like rights in relation to subsequent
hereby given relation to the first
Provided however, that if the assessment of damages
benefits any parcel parcels Of land shall not be
peaed from said thereon shall have been paid
there shall be thereof except the dscre
ton of the Council As often assessment against any
piece of real estate assessed for local improve
ment is set aside the shall be reassessed until said
has paid share of benefits accrung from the said
improvement
SECTION 14O. APPEAL TO THE DISTRICT COURT.
Any interested in any property taken damaged in
proceedings may appeal to the district court OF the
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-09-07
"rHE sEEFERs"

The BeefeTs beef continually,
They beef from morn till night
They beef, beef, beef about every.
thing,
Whether it be wrong or right.
They oeef around the barracks.
And they beef up on the line.
Everywhere and every place
They're beefing all the time.
At post and r2gimental headquarters,
Orderly rooms, barracks and rears,
You can always hear them beefing .
And expressing their hopes and fears.
When you board the train for the city
To spread little joy and fun,
You can hear the beefers all around
you,
Saying, This old train won't run"
While riding back to the barracks,
You naturally try to doze,
But some beefer sitting nearby
Is complaining about the army
clothes. " ...~...~
Each morning as you rise from bed
And for reyeille get dressed .-.. .
You hear the rawlings of some sore
About his interrupted rest. -. +:
When the sergeant says, Outside
police" =.--. -
And you go to your mornings work,
oh ~ do oh IN
peace
For hearing some beefer's quirk. -.
This beefing is not all confined ~
To any one class or caste, "A
For plenty of beefers you will find
From the highest soldier to the last.
The president Deefs to Congress
For not adopting his plans. !
Mr. Baker beefs to the chief OF staff,
Because Congress ties his hands.
The chief, he beefs to the general
staff
Or our inadequate defense;
They in turn beef among themselves;
And, so on down the fence.
colonels and majors, #
Captains and subalterns, too,
They just beef and beef and growl
and growl
Until it reaches me and you.
You just won't dodge these beefers,
No matter where you roam.
Even in the most remote places
They seem to be at home. ~
This would be i better army,
And in time, would be the best,
# these beefers would cease complain.
ing =. I
And give their tongues a rest.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-09-07
Respects 10 re sEEEERs

Schofield Barracks. Sept 5. 1916
To the Editor, Star Bulletin. Honolulu,
T. n.
Dear Sir: Having read with great
amusement the numerous letters which
have appeared In your paper from
time 10 time, and written by soldiers
who undoubtedly have crouch, l
have now come to the conclusion that
these letter writer's belong TO that
vast army of FAULT finders. complain
ers and gronches, Familiarity known
throughout the service as "Beefers."
These "Beefers" are in great num-
bers and are dreaded by all good.
satisfied soldiers. Enclosed are few
lines which / have written on the
subject Trusting that you will give
them space in Eour +aluable publica-
ton, remain
Yours truly,
G. S. SCHUYLER.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-09-07
EIaHTY PER CENT FOR THE IoND1 ISLE.


Eighty per cent OF. the Ad Club members who
have replied in the postalcard vote upon the muni-
cpal bond issue are in favor of it. 1t is quite prob
able that of the several hundred whose returns have
not been received, the same percentage would hold
good aE f
The AID Club membership is as nearly representa-
tive ofthe entire community any public or semi
public Organization which could be canvassed for
q vote on the bond project. Manifestly it is the
most generally representative of any commercial
oreanization Consequently this may be regarded
- fair "straw vote" among the taxpayers Of the
city.
The Ad Club returns show that the citizens of
Honolulu demand action on public improvements,
and are willing to pay, even though the plans may
not be'100 per cent perfect. iss
I'nd1esfi0nablyf a considerable number of those
|otine have not a clear idea of the financial prob
.1s booming up before the city, but they are will
.. ID take chance on the ability of the city OH
Ills Is work out an equitable plan. They are will
M to valve some Of the objections to detail in order
. 1et action They believe that there is not likely
f.. Be any general agreement on the exact proper.
Lon 81 the bond proceeds which should be put on
..nfs water workers and sewers, and they feel that
he thing to do now is to GET SOME OF THESE
IMPROVEMENTS GOING.
The most significant fact about the vote is that
the Ad Club membership believes the issuance OF
municipal bonds for permanent improvements is at
his Stage Of Honolulu's development the logical
financial step to take.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-09-07
AMERICAN STORMS CASTLE
TO INTERVIEW KING GEORGE

LONDON, Eng.-Patrick Callaghan,
said to be an American, was arrested
yesterday on charge of attempting
TO force an entrance into Windsor
castle in an effort to see King George.
The man was arrested after scuffle.
Officers declared he was insane and
he was sent to an asylum. Callaghan
said he desired to see King George
to press his claim as the original in
ventor of the submarine. The police
allege that CaIlaghan recently came
from the United States, where he
spent the last eleven years in an
asylum. -2-=-,z ..- ..