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New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1916-03-08
ELECTRIC CHARGES &.
COUNCIL PROBLEM
EQUITABLE MOTOR RATES REAL
QUESTION FOR COMMITTEE
TO SOLVE 80
MINIMUM ELECTRICITY CHARGE
ONLY is PROVIDED BY PRES
ENT SCHEDULE

water and electric rates are becomino
a problem for the members of the Nov,
olm city council which will make some
OF them burn the midnight oil if thew
go into the matter in a manner which
will solve it. At present the entire nro-
position IS IN an almost hopeless tangle
ana the more suggestions are being made
to unravel the knotty problem, the more
tangled became the skeins.
/ Monday afternoon the water and
lght committee met at the council
chambers in conference with the s,1per-
lntendent OF the plant, the CITY clerk and
city engineer. They had planned to 90
into the power rates thoroughly but at
the conclusion of the session were no
nearer the solution of the problem than
when they started, with the exception
That they understood more thoroughly
the present condition and the enornitv
OF the task before them.
One of the plans presented to tho cono-
mlttee proposes making minimum rate
Tor each horse power indicated by the
motor and then charging on graduated
scale according to the amount Of electri-
city used. This schedule is said to be in
force IN several of the cities of the size of
New Ulm in this and other states. I'm.
DER discussion this plan is being found
defective, however, because in manv in
stances motor of large horsepower is
used only occasionally and the rate
would as consequence become prohibi-
tive for the customer. Motors used IN
freight elevators are given as one of
many such Instances. 1t requires some
thing like ten horse power for an ordinary
freight elevator. The apparatus is onlv
used occasionally and the motor can not
be used for any other purpose. Under
a minimum rate of say so cents per
month per horse power the owner of TO-
horse power motor would be paying $500
per month even if the elevator is used
only on one day of the month as is some
times the case. Whatever electricity is
used is an additional charge. A rate of
that sort would not be equitable, it is
argued, because the owners of large
motors using but a small amount of
electricity would be paying a large
premium to the city. The user of a
greater amount of electricity on the other
hand would be using the motor constant
ly and could afford to pay the per horse
power rate.
The present rate in which changes are
being contemplated, is as follows: From
l to 5 horsepower, Is cents per month:
5 to 10 horsepower, $1.00 per month;
10 horse power and over, $3.50 per
month. The above rates, however, are
not a minimum charge for that size of
motor, but minimum charge for elec-
tricity. In other words the customer
who owns 10 horse power motor may
use electricity amounting up to $3.50 per
month. There is no minimum charge
for the motor but minimum charge for
the electricity used in motors of a certain
size.
The rate question was to come up at
last evenings meeting of the city council
but because of the intricacies of the SUBJ
ject no definite action could be expected.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1916-03-08

Redwood Falls will have four days of
county fair, the dates having been set
for Sept. 81, %, 29 and 30. The race
program having proved popular in past
years, is again to be made part of the
fair this year and the purses have been
increased to attract the attention of
owners of race horses of high class. :
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1916-03-08
TURNER'S ARRANGE
ATHLETICPR0GRAM
STATE CONVENTION WILL CON-
CLUDE WITH EXHIBITION BY
ATHLETES.
VISITORS TO BE GUESTS OF
LOCAL SOCIETY DURING
THEIR VISIT.

AIL1SClC SAlllDlClOllS Will ne Q6lO IN
connection with the fftieth annual con-
vention of the Minnesota sTurnbezirk to
be held in this city next Saturday and
Sunday. The exhibition will be under
the supervision of the state gymnastic
director Of the society, Otto Modler
of Minneapolis and will be held in the
gymnasium of Turner Hall. Quite a
number of the St. Paul and Minneapolis
athletes are expected in the city next
Saturday afternoon, although the ex-
hibition will not take place until Sunday
afternoon, beginning at o'clock.
The program for Sunday afternoon as
prepared by the athletic director is as
follows:
1. Practicing from to $3.50.
Song by the assembled Turner's, "Mein
Liebchen list die Turnerei.'
2. Exercises in marching and running,
directed by Prof. A. Schintz.
3. Calisthenics, directed by Prof.
Helm.
4. Play: Passball in circle forma-
ton.
5. Exercises on the apparatus.
6. Dodgeball.
Preparations for the entertainment of
the delegates and visiting Turner'S are
being made by a committee of the local
society. The majority of the delegates
will arrive Friday evening and will be
guests at an informal reception at the
Turner Hall club rooms that evening.
The first session of the convention will be
called to order at 10 o'clock Saturday
morning by Carl G. Schober of Mime
apolis, president of the Minnesota Turn
bezirk. The business sessions will be
continued in the afternoon and next day.
The lecture on Friday evening, be-
ginning at 8 o'clock, by Martin L. Bunge
OF the Observation-Disclosures Turnzeitung
will be free to the general public and as
the topic of the lecturer is of interest to
all citizens regardless of their nativity a
large attendance is anticipated. Mr..
Bunge's topic is Omitted States and Ger
many, the Two Leading Nations of the
World, and Their Relation Before and
After the War" Mr.. Bunge also speaks
to the delegates to the convention and
members of the Turnverein Saturday
evening. The first lecture is under the
auspices of the local society and the
second has been arranged by the state
society.
Mr.. Bunge is at present on a lecture
tour which covers the entire northern
tier of states. He already has filled his
engagements in the East and expects to
extend his tour to California and other
Pacific coast states.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-11
THE DREAM OF
THE LOCAL EDITOR

Once upon a time a local editor
dreamed that he was dead, and in
Heaven, no, in another world. He
approached the gate Of a city be-
fore him, and knocked for admit
lance, but no one would answer his
summons. The gate remained clos
ed against him. Then he cried
aloud for entrance, but the only
response was a score of heads set
up a dismal howl, and one of them
said, "Why didn't you notice the
big egg | sent you?" At this hor-
rid and most unexpected interro-
CATION, the poor local quickly
turned in the direction of the voice
to learn its owner, when another
voice cried, where's the piece you
we're going to write about my So
da fountain ?" and close upon
this was the awful demand, "Why
did you write a piece about old
Pebbles fence and never mention
my new gate?' What ever answer
he was going to form to this APP
pei was cut abruptly short by the
astounding query, What did you
spell my name wrong in the pro-
gram for?' The miserable man
turned to flee, when he was rooted
to the spot by this terrible de-
mand: why did you put my mar
riage among the deaths?" He was
on the point of saying the foreman
did it, when a shrill voice madly
cried, what made you put in the
account of my runaway and spoil
the sale of my horse?" Another
voice interrupted with: "He hint
ed that | was engaged and l had
TO explain to all my lady friends"
And this was followed by the voice
of a female Historically explain
ing: This is the brute that botch-
ed my poetry and made it perfectly
ridiculous!" WhereUpon hundreds
of voices screamed, where is my
article?" Give me back my ar
ticle." And in the midst of this
horrid din, the poor wretch awoke
p%erspiring at every pore, and
screamed for help. The next day
be resigned and we had to hunt
up another local editor.-Print-
ers' Wit and Humor.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-11
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATIONS

Department Of the Interior. U. S. Land Office
at Las Cruces, N. M, July 8, 1915.
Notice is hereby given that Felix Gauthier,
Of Animas, N. NJ, who. on June l6. 1916,
made homestead entry O11757 for NWH Sec,
20. T. 27,S.. r. 10 W.. and on Nov. -, 1915,
made @thidonag homestead entry No.
O1l7ss. for SWh, Section 20. Township %
s.. Range a9 W.. N. M. p. Meridian. has
filed notice Of intention to make final five
year proof. to establish claim to the land
above described. before A. b. Ward. u. S.
Commissioner, at Ahimss. NJ. NJ. on the 2lst
day Of August. 1916.
Claimant names as witnesses
William E. Stvers. Holman Arnold. Isaac
II. Arnold. John E. Wade. all Of Animas, NJ. M.
jull4augll John l.. Burnside, Register.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-11

1t has taken more than twenty
years OF steady work by the National
Audubon society to demonstrate the
economic value OF the birds to agri-
culture, and the result is seen In our
state laws protecting song birds and
the federal laws protecting migratory
game birds. Incidentally, bird sanctu-
aries have been established in several
places. Henry Ford's, near Detroit,
and Avery island. on the Gulf coast,
given by Mrs. Russell Sage. are note
worthy. Several state preserves have
been set aside for the same protec-
ton. The bird club movement strives
TO save the birds, with objects both
economic and eahetic. Bird club or
CARNATIONS have taken firm hold In
several Of our largest cities, and have
brought about increased attractive
ness to parks and residential sections
by retaining the wild native birds.
The methods include planting trees
and shrubs suitable for nesting places
and bearing acceptable fruit for food,
and the provision OF drinking foun-
tains for bird use. The methods have
proved successful-and does anything
add more charm to outdoors In a city
than bird songs?
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-11

During the past week L%ordsburg
has been smiled upon by ideal
summer weather. Cool mornings
moderate afternoons and deligh,.
full evenings. 1t would be dithcult
10 find any place in the southwest
=, excel the climate of Lordsburg.
Let our good friends of the east
lille willing down their collars
under a torpid sun of lOl degrees
read and profit by this chronicle
a.; cur delightful climate.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-11
EXcUsAsLE NEcLEcr.

Attorney for Plaintin-You have
testified that your conduct toward
your wife was always affectionate and
punctilious. Now, isn't 1t a fact that
you left the house one morning with
out kissing her good-by?
Perkins (who is defending a sep
aration suit on the ground OF cruel
and inhuman treatment)-Yes, sir.
Attorney (triumphantly) - All, /
thought so. Now will you tell us why
you left your wife without kissing
her good-by?
Perkins-Because she had Just hit
me in the mouth with a flatiron, and
my %osculatory apparatus was tempo
-arily disabled.-Judge.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-11
TT PAYS TO ADVERTISE

Lest week in this column OF
Western Liberal an artistic,
Sc. sarcastic, plea was made for
a.-e gospel singers, sky pilots,
o., So tle laymen, ministers. And
III this week we are informed
i,st nh the churches in town are
applied with preachers. And we
wonder if it pays to advertise.
Now will Deming and those 9th
err towns who so artistically Cd
commented upon Lordsburgs void
of ministerial tutelage, take back
what they said.
We are supplied. Every church
in town is to be opened again. Does
it pay to advertise?
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-11
Her Enjoyable Meals.

And do you enjoy your meals"
asked the doctor of the patient.
Some of them, doctor" replied the
woman.
only some Of them?"
Yes, doctor. l enjoyed my lunch
cons"
And why your l%uncheons, pray?"
Because l eat them in peace and
quiet. My husband always takes his
'unch at the club"
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-11
COMMENT

II monarchs were druggists they'd
give us something just as good In
stead OF war.
Some men would rather win n dol
lar on a wage than earn five dollars
at honest labor.
Hints that General Botha will be
knighted may yet drive Hall Game
into the vulgar game OF war.
In n respect this war bears a close
resemblance to Col. Mulberry Sellers
celebrated eye water-"There's mil
lions in IT,"
II is understood that a female i'm
poster was properly shown up in Long
Island society recently. she never hay
ing been raided at a faro game.
Sealing-wax language is the latest
fad OF New York debutantes. thus H.
Illustrating progress since the days
their mothers learned II during the
canning season.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-11
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, u. S. Land Office
at Las Cruces. N. M, July 8. 1916.
Notice is hereby given that Viola e. Wright.
Of Animas, N. M, who, on March %, 1912,
made homestead entry No. O6s57. for SWA
NWH; WhSWA Sec. 10, SEASEh Section
8, Township 20 s., Range 10 W., N. M. P.
Meridian, has filed notice Of intention 70
make final three year proof. TO establish
claim to the land above described, before A.
B.. Ward. u. S. Commissioner, at Animas, N.
NJ. on the 21st day of August. 1916.
Claimant names as witnesses
James C. Wright. Holmes Maddox. Myrt
M. Maloney, William b.. Conner, all of Ami
mas, N. M.
jull4augll John l.. Burnside, Register.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-11
CORRESPONDENCE
HACHITA


There was a fine dance here
last Friday night, enjoyed by all
participants.
We were under the impression
that the Punitive Expedition had
been ordered out of Mexico, but on
inquiry found it was Captain Ber-
ry of the Wireless corps, who had
come to town on a flying visit to
his family.
Dell Krebaum, G. H. Pague and
others too numerous to mention
arc visitors in town. Mr.. Pague
mentions that he has a fine store
at his place eight miles up from
Animas station, courteous and live
men in charge, business good.
They keep a good supply of ranch
mems needs.
The Bobs still bob up. A fine
baby girl was born to Bob Corbett
July 30, and ditto to Bob Kinney
July %. All the parents are doing
well.
James Krebaum and wife have
moved to Hachita.
Altho time of year when trade
is a little slack, from the satisfied
look of the merchants in town, ev-
erything must be satisfactory.
Victor E. Duncan of the coffee
Bar" has just returned from a trip
to Arizona. Nothing to report
of Arizona-mind too full of pedi-
greed bull pups at home.
Our enterprising merchant, Eu-
gene Romney, claims good bust
ness. No wonder, when he has two
very attractive young ladies to
wait on the customers.
George Richens, our energetic
ice man, being a ladies' man, has
a fit of the blues. The reason is
known to certain parties.
Walter Mitchell, our ~tonsorial
artist, claims business is good, al
tho he says that at this time of the
year some parties will let their
boards grow a day or two longer.
N. o. McElvey, (Blackie), our
old restaurant keeper, left us ra-
ther suddenly yesterday. Suppos-
ed to have gone to see his wife in
California.
There are four troops of the
18th Cavalry stationed here-I, X,
l.. M. Troops L and M are now
stationed at Cienagas, Culberson's
ranch and other points. They al
ternate on the 21st of every month
with Troops l and K. The troops
are kept busy on patrol duty, but
no complaint from them for lack
of ice cream, moving picture
shows, etc.
Roland Parker, our good look
ing newsboy, is on a visit to rela-
tives in Missouri. He says there
are Z or 8 kinds of vegetables on
the table at one time in Missouri.
And we'uns! Oh! Shucks!!
Charlie Murphy, our genial pro-
prietor of the Hachita Hotel, is
down in the mouth. Whether it
is on account of his wife's absence,
who is visiting folks in Las Vegas,
or on account of the accumula-
ton of dirty dishes, it is hard to
say.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-11
BOb's Hen Resides

Bob Sloper's Road Island Pink
hen, which has been trying to
hatch out a nest full of base balls
for the last eight months, has re-
signed her position, and is now
a member of the Barnyard Cack-
ling Society. 1t is said she told
one of the roosters next door
that the reason she couldn't make
a hit at the setting business is be-
cause Sloper has been handing her
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-11
She Knew.

Father-You said you want to
marry this young man?
Daughter-Yes, father.
But you've only met him twice, you
say"
Yes, father"
But you can't know anything
about a young msn by only meeting
him twice"
ooh, yes. l can, father. l know he
dances beautifully"
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-11
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department Of the Interior. u. s. Land Office
at Las Cruces, N. NJ, July 8, 1916.
Notice is hereby given that Young Bounds,
Of Separ, N. NJ, who, on December 10, 1912,
made homestead entry No. O7s43, for SEA
NWA; sWhNEh NWAsEA; NEAswA.
Section II, Township 20 S, Range 10 w.
N. M. p. Meridian. has filed notice of inten-
ton TO make final three year proof. 10 estab-
lish claim to the land above described. be-
fore Faris v. Bush. u. S. Commissioner. at
Lordsburg, NJ. NJ, on the 22d day of August,
1916.
Claimant names as witnesses
Frank MeVannOn, j. ID. Weems, Of Sepa-
N. M; Harry Hill, D.. Rainbolt, of lords
burg, N. M.
%iull4augil John L. B,rnside. Register.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-11
OBSERVATIONS
PUMPKIN HILL ITEMS

Our mayor, who has been get
ting all his govt medicine in Gu
cumber Valley for the last few
weeks, is again getting it in Pump
kin Hill. The mayor claims that
the Cucumber Valley dope has
put so many blisters on his tongue
that every time he goes to pick
his teeth he has to put a puncture
proof tire over his tongue to pre-
vent having a blowout.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-11
Continuous Round Of Pleasure.

First Cincinnati Man-Hello, old
chap! Haven't seen you for several
days; been out Of town?
Second C. Man-Yes; been in In
dianapolis for a week.
First G. Man-Have a good time?
Second C. MAXWELL / should guess
yes. Why, l never got TO bed a single
night | was there before ten O'clock
indianapolis Star.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-11
Afterthounht.

This is positively the last word In
apartments" said the breezy agent.
And this little room tackled on the
rear?"
Why, that's the kitchen"
Il see. And you might call that 9
postscript"
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-11
Value Of a Name.

What's in a manner" asked the
man who INDUCES in quotations.
That question:" replied Mr.. Cum
rox, shows your unfamiliarity with
art. 1t is evident that you never paid
the extra charge for the signature on
an oil painting"
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-11

The Skeleton-Bughouse is in a
towering rage. He says he is going
to sit all over the new freak.
The Glass Eeater-Is the freak wor.
ried?
The Skeleton-Hardly. He is the
human pincushion."
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-11

worlds consumption Of tea is steadi.
ly increasing and the demand for Brit
ish tea far exceeds the supply.
A hollow wooden ball, six feet in
diameter, which is moved by the flow
Of the sewage. is used to remove OBJ
structions from sewers in Paris.
Concrete arches resting on bedrock
have been built in a New Hampshire
cemetery to support gravestones in
land too soft to support them itself.
The United States navy will estab.
fish a wireless station on Cape Cod
especially equipped to guide vessels
along the Atlantic coast in time Of
fog.
The practice OF planting cowpeas
on sugar lands between crops to in
crease the soil fertility is being suc-
cessfully introduced in the Philip
pines.
King George OF England is the in.
ventor OF a stove that will serve as IN
open CRATE in one room Of a house
and cook meals in the usual way in
another.
A bill has been introduced in the
California legislature providing pay
Of So for each day lost by people ar.
rested and tried for crime who escape
conviction.
II has been estimated that the earth
al maintain a population of 6.000.-
900. 000-a total which will be reached
about A. d. 2100 at the present rate
OF increase.
In the Russian army a 'chiei
singer" who receives extra pay,
marches in front OF each company d
soldiers and gives the opening lines
Of the verses.
Fire losses and the expense OF fire
prevention cost the United States
more each year than the total value
Of its production of gold, silver. cop
per and petroleum.
A remarkable fog on the Peruvian
coast is known as the "garua." It
occurs In a region where rain is UNI
known, and supplies sufficient mOis-
ture to support vegetation.
Alligator eggs are eaten by the ma
tives on the west coast of Africa. In
taste they resemble the egg Of the
domestic hen. but are larger and
slightly stronger In their flavor.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-11

The woodpeckers that have been
nesting in Brainy Cords bed tick,
died three weeks ago, but Brainy
says he didn't find it out until yes
terday because he has a bad cold.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-11

One consolation in living in
Lordsburg-we haven't had a
street a strike yet.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-11
she-Are you sure that you love
me7
He-Just as sure as l am that your
father has money.


He thinks Of the supper last evening
That he bought her after the play
He signs with regret-he cannot forget
That II means free lunch for today.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-11
Chronic Bore.

He who gets of a stale joke,
Devoid OF wit or mirth.
Would make a hit II he'd choke,
And thus get OF the earth.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-11

A hollow wooden ball, six feet in
diameter, which is moved by the flow
OF the sewage. is used to remove OBJ
structions from sewers in Paris.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-11

Concrete arches resting on bedrock
have been built in a New Hampshire
cemetery to support gravestones in
land too soft to support them itself.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-11

DR.. Killem, our popular pulse
inspector, is getting a bigger repu-
tatiOn all the time. Last week he
cured 81 Rubbins and this week he
cured four hams and a side of ba-
con.
Scott Squealer lost his appetite
Tuesday while passing the slaugh-
ter house. Finder please leave
same at Pumpkin Hill News office
and get reward.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-11

WORTH WHILE
CONVERSATIONS

According to English figures, the
worlds consumption Of tea is steadi.
ly increasing and the demand for Brit
ish tea far exceeds the supply.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-11

The United States navy will estab.
lish a wireless station on Cape Cod
especially equipped to guide vessels
along the Atlantic coast in time Of
fog.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-11

Alligator eggs are eaten by the ma
tives on the west coast Of Africa. In
taste they resemble the egg OF the
domestic hen, but are larger and
slightly stronger In their flavor.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-11

A remarkable fog on the Peruvian
coast Is known as the "garua." 1t
occurs In a region where rain is I'M
known. and supplies sufficient mois-
ture to support vegetation.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-11

The practice of planting cowpeas
on sugar lands between crops to in
crease the soil fertility is being sue
cessfully introduced in the Philip
pines.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-23
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS

Paris.-M. BlondeII, French minis
ter to ROumania, will be succeeded
by Col De Saint Aulaire, now adiu-
tant to resident general of Morocco,
ministry foreign affairs announced.
Saltwater, N. J.-One ton of Ho-
veys shook up the town today. They
we're the seven sons and three
daughters of Daniel HOvey, ceIebrat-
ing his list birthday. The Hoveys
are all of big frame, boys all averag-
ing 260.