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University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-07-05

came here from Northwestern Uni
versity, which he has been attending
the last year
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-07-05

city ZOO died of a broken heart be-
cause its mate died a few weeks be-
fore.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-07-05

Naturalists at Cape Girardeau are
hooting at the story that an owl at the
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-07-05

The first subscription to locate the
University of Missouri at Columbia
was by Edward Camplin. who could
neither read nor write. He gave
$4,000. heading the subscription list
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-07-05
Missouri News

Platte City boasts that it has $1,000
for every person in the town.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-07-05

The first and only painting made
from life of John Howard Payne, au-
thor of Home. Sweet Home" is owned
by j. V. c. Karnes of Kansas City
The painting is the work of General
George c. Bingham, the Missouri ar
tist.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-07-05

The Grace Church at Springfield was
used as a fort during the Civil War.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-07-05

William NJ Paxton of Platte City is
80 years old and has not missed at
tending Sunday school for thirty
years.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-07-05

James Skinner of Eldon built cof-
fin for every member of the family
All were ready for use except his own
and he died before it was finished.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-11-22
NEARLY 49, 600 MILL
WORKERS TO GET
WAGE INCREASE

Boston. Nov. 33.-A ten per cent
wage increase in all the mills of the
American Woolsn company, whiof,
employs $4,000 hands in New Eng
land and New York state 10 announc-
Cd at tho headquarters of tho COM
pany. At the same time the Airing
ton mills. whose large cotton plant at
Lawrence employs 5000 hands an
nounced - higher scale Of wages"
the amount Of which was not spsci-
ned.
It was believed the new scale would
b similar to that Just made public by
the Cotton Manufactures association
Of New Bedford, granting their SS,-
ot0 onployo0 Q ten per cent raise.
All The increases In the pay Of
textile operatives thus far announced
are to be effective December 1. In
most instances they mark the third
advance within the calendar year and
hEing the wages to the highest point
n The h2Seosy sl the industry.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-11-22
TO E[0PE Again,
SAYSM. H. CHANCE
Young Man, Charged With
Larceny by Girls Father,
Given Freedom.
(Herald Special service.)

jamestown, N. D., Nov. 22.-M. H.
Chance. the we'll known Kidder coun-
ty young man, who was arrested at
Jamestown October Is on charge Of
larceny, the specific charge being that
he stole Fred Riddles automobile to
further his elopement with the lat
ter's daughter. Mary Riddle, has been
released from custody and charges
preferred against him have been dis
charged by order of the court. The
young man was given hearing be-
fore Judge Nuessle Of Bismarck at
Steele yesterday, which resulted in his
freedom.
Attorney John A. Jorgenson Of
Jamestown. who defended Chance.
stated yesterday afternoon that in ali
probability action for heavy damages,
claiming malicious prosecution, will
be brought against Fred Riddle, the
girls father. who caused the arrest
of Chance. AS a result Of the prose-
cution of the young man by the irrate
Kidder county farmer Chance has
spent thirty-two days in Jail.
Just as soon as get the oppor-
tunity I'll elope again with Mary"
said Chance in discussing the case.
With these prospects Indications are
he will soon be bound over to the
care of Mary Riddle. The girl in the
case 10 agreeable and backs up the
statement made by her champion.
In tho meanwhile the father re-
sides at his farm and has declared
he will keep a close watch over his
daughter in an effort to keep the cou-
pie from fulfilling their promise.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-11-22
GERMAN REVOLT
At HOME ARMY
IS PREDICTED
Every Man Must 60 to the
Front or Work for the Ma
ton Under the Plan.

Berlin. Nov. 22-The home army
bill. providing for general labor
service for the men who do not 20
to the 'front.' has passed the Bundes-
rat. The ways and means COMMITTEES
will assemble Thursday to conside er
the measure, which will then be sub
mttted to the rechstag.
Amsterdam, Via London, Nov. a.
The Berlin Tagesblatt, discussing the
compulsory service of civilians in the
proposed home army" expenses the
belief that the step will cause "a deep
but quiet revolution in Germany"
The Tagesblatt declares that Ger
many must emerge from the war .
free parliamentary country and ey-
erybody who is professionally engag-
ed in sowing the seeds Of information
al hatred should be punished"
Chancellor Won BethmannHollweg
has left Berlin for short visit to
army headquarters. according to the
Cologne Volkszeitung.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-11-22

neither asks nor receives from the
court greater consideration than re-
quired by settled rules and presump-
tons OF law. but a request by the de-
partment of justice to aid in tho
progress of case consistent with the
rights of every one cannot be de-
sidsrauon.
Upon consideration of the Adam
practical effect and what is Intended
TO be accomplished by it, the judg-
ment Is, that, as the court construes
the terms of the law, it cannot be
sustained. Since both parties said
tney would not plead further what
ever the decision might be a decree
VII be entered for the plaintiff, re-
cNng that the defendant prays and
10 allowed to appeal it in court. The
case In which the plaintiffs were ap-
pointed receivers is in charge of the
judge who is acting here. An order
VIII be entered in that case directing
the plaintiffs and their counsel to CO.
operate with the department of JUS
tice IN lodging an appeal in the su-
preme court, by December I next, and
IN then moving for an advancement
thereof for such early hearing as that
court may find 1t consistent to grant;
also to invite counsel for all railroad
companies and others similarly inter-
ested in the question involved to par
ticipate in the presentation Of a mo-
ton to advance and in arguments on
Its merits as fully az though their
clients were parties to this litigation.
Though the decree of the court
in the case here will be final in form,
vet, because Of the exceptional cir
cumstances, the plaintiffs will be d.
rected to equip their accounts and be
prepared to pay promptly their em-
ployes on the basis Of the Adamson
law, should the decree not be sus-
tained."
Grand Forks herald., 1916-11-22
FOOD EMBARGO
BILL TO COME
/. UP IN CONGRESS
Representative Fitzgerald,
Democrat, is Preparing
Measure.
SAYS IT WILL PUT
STOP TO BLACKLIST
Also Will Cut Soaring Pric-
es of Domestic Food
Stuffs.

Washington, Nov. 23.-Representa-
tive Fitzgerald, Democratic chairman
OF the house appropriations commit
tee. announced today that he favored
an embargo on foodstuffs and that It
is his purpose to prepare q bill and
press the subject early 70 the coming
session OF congress.
favor an embargo" said Mr.. F1tzger-
aid. 1T 10 the most effective weapon
in our controversy with Great Britain
over her unwarranted outrageous and
indefensible blacklist of American
merchants. As our foodstuffs are
needed abroad an embargo would be
moro effective than weary months of
diplomatic negotiations which end in
= continuance Of indefensible prac-
toos against our rights"
AZ the second reason he declared
that the soaring of domestic food
prices will be cut.
IAN embargo" Fitzgerald continued
should be imposed for purely domes-
tic reasons. The prices Of foodstuffs
have reached levels that arc bringing
widespread distress. Many hundreds
OF thousands Of our people are suffer-
Ing from the lack Of necessaries Of
NfS. Wholesale prices In many COM
moditiss are less abroad today than
prices have lAyancsd, alarminEly.
The arsgmsnt thatsnothing should
be done to- Interfere With the expan-
SION OF our 1preign trade does not i'm
press me. AM whAts1foht fs It II our
foret9n trs4e NJ 40 Is grow with leaps
and bounds oiir. own people
afs ton eaess as .ss ,sszse of 'tarva-
Il seems rene altg agreed that the
coming sesnon sSf eongress will see
which is backed by monster petitions
signed by thousands Of persons and
President Wilson and
his c.binss are suY.derstood to op-
Grand Forks herald., 1916-11-22
JUDGE HOOK, IN U. S. DISTRICT
COURT, MAKES DECISION TODAY
Text Of Judge Hooks Decision

Kansas City, Mo-. Nov. 22-The text
Of Judge Hooks decree follows:
This IN an Independent suit to en-
join the enforcement of the recent
act Of congress. commonly called the
'Adamson law upon the ground that
1t u contrary to the constitution. In
tins bill OF complaint is stated to be
typical Of . number Of suits recently
filed by railroad companies in various
district courts Of the United States.
A motion to dismiss has been pre-
ented on behalf Of the defendant Uni
ted States attorney. The sole question
raised by 1t is' that Of the constitu-
tionality Of the law. The court is in
formed that other cases stand on ap-
plications for temporary injunctions.
IAN appeal from an order grant
Ing or refusing q temporary injunc-
ton goes to the circuit court of ap-
psals and not further by ordinary
procedure. while an appeal from .
final order or decree In such q case
would 20 direct to tho supreme court
Of the United States. In the former
the matter Of decision that would
definitely settle tho question for the
whole country. A motion to dismiss
the case hero, however, It IL decided,
will promptly result In q final decree
from which an appeal will be taken
to the supreme court.
The assistance Of this court has
been invoked to facilitate final and
authoritative determination Of the
constitutional question. The case was
presented but yesterday, and a deci-
sion is expected today. It is far from
being an agreeable duty for Judge
to record q judicial conclusion with
out care and deliberation essential
to q conviction that he would stand
to in every circumstance. Upon the
merits Of the case the government
Grand Forks herald., 1916-11-22
GERMANY LOOKS
FOR MORE HELP
FROM AUSTRIA
New Emperor, Embassy
Officials Say, More In
terested in War.
WILSON TO SEND
HIS CONDOLENCES
Messages to 60 to Royal
Family and to Austrian
Charge.
WILSON TO SEND
HIS CONDOLENCES

Washington, Nov. German
embassy officials. in commenting on
the death of Emperor Francis Joseph
declared that Austria probably will
begin military activity with renewed
vigor az the new ruler has been on
the various fronts and il deeply inter.
ested in the outcome Of the war. The
late ruler paid small attention to mill
tary affairs the last few months.
Messages of condolences on the
death of Emperor Francis Joseph
were prepared at the state department
today. President Wilson will send
messages both to teh royal family and
to the Austrian charge here, while
Secretary Lansing will send messages
to the charge here and to the minister
Of foreign affairs In Vienna.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-11-22
NO PLANS MADE FOR SUCCESSION
TO THRONE Of FRANCIS JOSEPH:
DEATH CAME SUDDENLY TO RU[f fR
Paris Papers Merciless in Comment
On Emperor's Death; Regret Passing
Before Full Expiation of tfCrinles'

Paris, Nov. 3a.-The death Of
Francis Joseph was caused by q
cold contracted while walking In
Schoenbrun park ten days ago with
the King of Bavaria, according to .
Zurich dispatch. Tho cold dovel-
oped into pneumonia Of tho right
lung.
Special editions announcing tho
death OF the monarch were bought
UP speedily here. In comment ON
his death, Paris newspapers arc
meeciless. The Matin says:
Tho sinister old man, who for
eS years wore . double crown, dis
appears too soon, Notwithstanding
his SO years, for no has not seen
tho approaching hour of expiration
Of his crimes for which ho will boaF
eternally In history the responsible
ty and stigma. But the spectre OF
Grand Forks herald., 1916-11-22
JoHre Congratulates
Army on Capture of
the City of Monastir

Paris. Nov. 23.-aeneral Joffre has
sent telegram to General Sarrail.
commanding. in Macedonia. cordially
congratulettng him and his mon for
includes q special general army order
addressed to the officers and mon Of
the army Of the east. praisine them
for having driven the Germans and
Bulgarians from western Macedonia,
In conclusion the message says:
You have deprived the enemy of
by beating him."
Grand Forks herald., 1916-11-22
URGES EARLY
FIGHT BEFORE
SUPRE|MEC0URT
Injunction Granted on Plea
of Missouri, Oklahoma
and Gulf Road.
GOVERNMENT WANTS
EARLY END OF CASE
Petitioners Asked to Invite
All Other Roads to Join
In Final Round.
GOVERNMENT WANTS
EARLY END OF CASE

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov.
22.-The Adamson eight
hour law was held unconsti-
tutional here today by Judge
William c. Hook In United
States district court. Hook
directed the receivers of the
Missouri, Oklahoma and
Gulf railroad, who brought
the original action to enjoin
the operation of the Adam
son law, to assist the gov
ernment expedite the case
to the supreme court for fin
al decision Hook instructed
them to invite representa-
tives of every railroad in the
country to participate in the
hearing before the highest
court.
This was requested in the
governments motion to dis
miss the injunction petition
of the railroads, the govern
ment desiring to avoid pro-
longed, unnecessary and
scattered litigation through
the hearing Of countless sim
liar suits filed by every rail
system in every federal dis
trict in the United States
through which these lines
run.
Yielded to Federal Request
In rendering his decision, Judge
Hook took notice Of the fact that the
governments motion which precipi-
tated the action today in the injunc-
ton proceedings against the law
brought by the Missouri, Oklahoma
and Gulf railroad was filed early yes
terday and that a decision was desir-
ed today. While declaring that it was
FAR from agreeable" for judge to
render decision without delibera-
ton necessary for decision which
he would stand to Gin every circum-
stance" the judge. in order to ex-
pedite the case, entered a decree for
the plaintiff railroad
Attorneys Refuse to Comment
Neither the attorneys for many
large railroad systems nor the array
of government counsel would COM
ment on the courts decree as to
it was regarded as q victory
on ono hand, or setback on the
other.
Apparently both sides regarded the
case as a means Of Fastening a deci-
sion by the supreme court, which is
the final arbiter.
Expect Decision Before January 1.
It is expected that an ultimate de-
cision ~ to whether the law will go
into effect on January l. will be
handed down before then. The tran
script Of the present case will be filed
with the supreme court before 1t re-
convenes December 4.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-11-22
COUNTY
HEAR|NGBFF0 FORE
THE GOVERNOR
Special Train Carries MANY
to Bismarck-Interest
Centers in Board.
(Herald speoial Service.

Bismarck. N. D.. Nov. 22.-Three
hundred Grant county people are here
today to assist Governor Hanna in
selecting from list Of so candidates
three commissioners for the new
county. The hearing, scheduled for
governors rooms. was adjourned to
tho house chamber. A special train
at o'clock this afternoon brought in
. delegation of 200 from Carson.
Twelve Grant county towns are seek
ing e county seat.
IAterest centered upon the appoint
ment of the commissioners, because
they will have the privilege of nam
ing the county seat, and all county
officers. The governor has not ON
cially been advised by the Norton
county canvassing board Of the car
rying Of tho Grant county PROPOSE
ton and will not announce his ap-
pointments until notified.
Governor Frazier. here today on
private business, refused to discuss
appointments, although besisSed by
an army Of Office seekers. He says he
hopes tot see . cciv1l service bill pass
cd At the next session.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-11-22

punashmemt must have haunted his
latter days. II this man, 90
monsttuu11y Indifferent was, acces-
sibio to any feeling whatever-this
man who witnessed, unmoved, tho
worst ca&astropheA heaped up by
fate ON his family and his country
lit y the irony 0fIete. II he had
di?appeared frona tie scene three
forgotten his calcl3attns cowax.dico,
his ferocdous eEotism, his hypoc-
rdsy, and remembered only tho
private and public nisfortunes
which marked almost all tho yeaFs
of his reign, without rejecting that
these misfortune8 al were deserv.
ed.'
It 10 not believed hero that the
emperors death win In any way
effect the war.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-11-22
OLSON ARRESTED
IN HOTEL RAID

Minot, N. D., Nov. 13-Olaf Olson,
proprietor of the Lexinkton hotel of
this city was arrested on q charge of
conducting a disorderly house. His
ooee will be up for trial in tho near
future.
Four women and two other mon,
who were arrested during the raid,
pleaded guilty to charges OF disorder
ly conduct at a special session of
court. The women were each fined
@16 and cost and the men paid 33l.S6.
Two Of the women were held as wit
nesses against Olson,
Grand Forks herald., 1916-11-22
Policeman Becomes
Convict in Two Hours;
Confesses to Robbery

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. 22.-Trom
policeman to convict within tho space
Of two hours was the experience last
night-of Lawrence Quinn, sentenced
to two and one-half years In the Mis-
souri, penitentiary for burglary and
cars in tho local yards was confessed
by Quinn in. q statement before the
county prosecutor. Goods declared to
have been stolen were found at his
rooming place. An accomplice re-
ceived q lighter sentence. Quinn was
arrested as he went for his pay late
yesterday. A partial confession was
obtained by a police captain who then
placed him in the hands Of the prose-
cutOr.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-11-22
Cardinal Mercier
Not to Attend Big
Investment in Rome

Rome. Nov. 23.-(vlA Paris. s.
Cardinal Nsrcisr. primate Of Belgium.
will not be present at The cons1storY
Of December for ne fnvsstmenf of
cardinals, ~ he does not desire 70 ask
permiaston Of the 0GrmAn aulhsEtt1so
10 mako the journey Or 70 F1ak fho
chance Of anothey demonstration eoeA
~ occurred "a the occasion q 1T
visit to Rome hSf January. I,g8
No foreign cardinals viii o11ana -
oonsistory e1oept CAxA11 H1on11o
aSehhlsAoD e R0E1A
Grand Forks herald., 1916-11-22
LAB0RING MEN DIVIDED
testing Against Teaching of
AIilitaxiam In Schools.

the convention Of the American Fed
Grafton Of Labor engaged in q warm
debate today over q resolution which
protested against tho teaching Of mill
tarism in public schools. Some con.
tended that such training would be
ADVANTAGEOUS.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-11-22

It was reported in . dispatch from
London December last that the A.
then recently completed, would be
used a. q hospital ship in commission
with An equipment Of 5000 beds. Last
June. however, it was reported in a
news dispatch from Liverpool that
tho Britannia had been returned to
tho White Star line for restoration
into . passenger steamer. It was not
known early this afternoon whether
the Brittanio was sunk by . mine or
q torpedo.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-11-22
SWISS VERY SHORT
ON SUGAR SUPPLY

Warrington. Nov. 31.-Switser-
lands sugar ahortage. according to
consular advices has become 70 seri-
GUS that dealers have asked the gov
ernment to introduce sugar cards.
America is selling sugar to the Swiss
for tho frst time. Sales already this
year have tetallsd nearly two million
4ollASA
Grand Forks herald., 1916-11-22
DEUTSCHLAND
BELIEVED SAFE.
IN OPEN SEA
No Word Since Sunset Yes
terday-Out of American
Waters.

Nantucket, Mass, Nov. 22-The
merchant submarine Deutschland, re-
turning to Germany with a valuable
cargo, L. believed today to have left
American waters in safety. Darkness
which set in soon after she started
from New London, Conn, yesterday,
prevented observation of the sub
marines progress along the shore and
there was no word from her since she
passed Watch Hill, r. l., At sunset
Grand Forks herald., 1916-11-22
DIPLOMATS LEFT
ATHENS QUIETLY
Heed Demand Of Command
er of Allied Fleet-Ti,me
Limit Not Extended.

Athens, Via London. Nov. 13-AN
diplomatic Representatives Of the con-
tral powers and Turkey left Athens
quietly this morning in accordance
with tho demand made by Admiral
Dufournet, commander Of the allied
feet. Dufournet yesterday refused to
extend the time limit for the de-
parture Of the diplomats. The Turk
lsh minister yesterday had his lsga-
ton disnlantled and furniture packed.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-11-22
SISTER SHIP
TO TITANIC
IS DESTROYED
Brittanic, Hospital Ship,
Sinks with Loss of
Fifty Lives.

London, Nov. 22.-Ths British hos
pttal ship, Brittanic. was sunk with
the loss of about fifty lives, 1t IL ofil-
cially announced.
The Brittanic was sunk by . mine
or torpedo yesterday morning in tho
Aegean Sea, the Official statement says.
There were 1.100 survivors of which
about 20 were injured. Full particu-
lars Of the disaster will be published
as soon ~ received, the statement
said.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-11-22
HEAVY snow
ON THE BORDER
Troops in Texas Have New
Experience-Mexicans
Suffering.

ID Paso, Tex, Nov. 22-Ths f,rst
snow eof the winter blanketed tho
Franklin mountains near the national
guard camps hero today and also the
Mexican mountains across the Rio
Grande. The snow followed a heavy
rainfall which continued through the
greater part Of the night. A drop in
temperature to 38 degrees above zero
accompanied the rain and snow.
Much suffering II reported to char
ity organizations in the Mexican quar-
ter Of Ri Paso and in Juarss.
Along tho river front on the Mex.
lean side Of the Rio Grande, hundreds
OF Mexican refugees have dug holes
In the ground and are living there
without bed clothing or fires.
Plainview, Tex, Nov. 2a-six inches
Of snow has fallen over tho Texas
plains country. To the south. in the
vicinity Of Dallas and Fort worth
rains were reported with the ther-
momOt0r falling
Grand Forks herald., 1916-11-22
MARRIfS THE WIDOW
OF THE Man he KILLED

Danville. ILL.,. Nov. 22.-Dr. William
r. Miller, recently freed from the
penitentiary after serving six years for
the murder Of John Saylor, q promi-
nent banker Of Crescent City, was
married today to Mrs. Lucy NJ. Saylor,
widow of the murdered man, at Cow
ington, ina. DR.. Miller and his for
mer wife were recently divorced. DR..
Miller's trial at Watseka was senSa-
Grand Forks herald., 1916-11-22
SOLID FOR
WILSON, FIGURES SHOW

San Frsncisco. Cal., Nov. a.
Statistics gathered By the republ.
cans. Just completed, show that tho
lowest democratic eloctor OF Cali
foFn1a was 1,242 votes ahead Of
the highest republican, making the
electoral delegation s0kA for Wn.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-11-22
HEAVY FIGHT
IN PROGRESS
NEAR M0NAST|R
Germans and Bulgarians
Making Terrific
s Resistance.
ENGLISH TRENCHES
AT LABASSEE RAIDED
Invasion of Runania Pro
crossing, Berlin An
nounces.
ENGLISH TRENCHES II
AT LABASSEE RAIDED

Paris, Nov. 33.-Enersstio resist-
ance is being offered BY the Germans
and Bulgarians on the Macedonian
front north Of Monastir, 1t In officially
announced. The advance Of tho en-
tents forces was delayed also by a
heavy fog. Five hundred moro pris-
oners were taken. The German-Bul-
garian forces are accepting battle on
a line running from Snegovo. three
miles north Of Monastir, to Hill 1850
southwest Of Makova, which 10 13
miles northeast Of Monastir.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-11-22
Rumanian mvasion ProgresseA

Rumanian mvaMon Progressea.
Berlin. (wireless to sayville). Nov.
27.-British trenches south of La
bAssee canal were raided last night
by the Germans, 1t Is officially an
nounced. 1t also was announced that
the Austro- German invasion Of Ru-
manian attacks were defeated and
ground was gained on Rothenthurn
pass road and in Alta valley.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-11-22
Torpedoed. saxa Renort.

Athens. Nov. %, (via London)-
The White Star line steamship Brit
tanic. serving as a hospital ship for
wounded soldiers Of the Entente AL
lies. was torpedoed and sunk, it is
officially announced here today,