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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-12
At Meeting Last Nigh.
Committee of Fifty Was
Named For Campaign.
NUMBER SPEECHES
ARE DELIVERED
Members of Charter Board
Addressed Meeting and
Answered Questions.

Commencing with the appointments
of a committee Of fifty, the Home
Rule Association last night began its
campaign for the adoption of the
charter recently drawn up and sub
mitted by the charter board, and
which viii be voted upon on October
10. The committee of representative
citizens was appointed at a meeting
held in the circuit court room and
attended by about a hundred citizens,
and after the charter had been freely
and fully discussed.
The meeting, which had been called
by the president and secretary Of the
Home Rule Association, was presided
over by w. L. Meyer, who called the
meeting to order and stated that the
purpose was to have the charter ex-
| planned to the citizens and discussed
by them.
Merritt Explains Charter.
Mr.. Meyer stated that ]. A. Mer-
rift was probably the best posted
member of the charter board, and
called upon him to explain it to the
citizens present and answer any ques-
tons which might be asked him.
Mr.. Merritt stated that at the be-
ginning there had been fifteen views
expressed by the fifteen members Of
the charter board as to the best kind
of charter to submit. A committee
of five was appointed and that COM
mittee wrote to thirty cities for copies
of their charters, receiving copies
from nineteen of them. However, he
said, only five charters were consid-
cred in preparing the one which the
board finally adopted and submitted.
These were: the Dayton, Ohio, char
ter, the st. Augustine charter, the
Jones charter, the present charter of
Pensacola, and the charter under
which Pensacola was governed prior
to the adoption of the commission
form of government.
He explained that the public util-
tiles clause was taken from the Jones
charter, the public health clause
from the present city charter and the
political activity clause from both the
1 1Tor+ir,,ed or Pace Tsbrea
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-12
Fully Equipped Division
Will Hike From San
Antonio To Austin.
1900 MEN TO
TAKE PART
Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin,
Kansas and Texas Guards
men To Participate.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

San Antonio, Sept. 1.-The larg-
est practice march ever attempted by
the United States army viii begin
September 16, when a fully equipped
division viii hike from San Antonio
to Austin, distance of SO miles. Six
hundred and fifty-three officers, 1910
men and $3.50 animals will take part
in the march.
For the first time since the civil
war a division will move with COM
plete divisional equipment. Five
motor truck trains and a total of
IT'S machines viii form the divisional
trains.
Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, Kan
sas and Texas Guardsmen will taxa
part.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-12
ANNUAL ELECTION
Y. M. C. A. DIRECTORS
HELD LAST NIGHT

The annual election of the board
of directors of the Y. NJ. C. A. was
held last night and W. B. Ferriss,
H. B. Allison, J. H. Sheriff., George
w. Howe and w. J. McDavid were
elected directors for the class of
1919.
Mr.. Chambers was introduced to
the members of the board and
showed them through his new de-
partment quarters. The attendance
of the boys is steadily increasing,
and there is no doubt but that the
membership in the boys division will
show a high water mark this season.
The gymnasium will be closed for
the next ten days to make necessary
repairs and renovations preparatory
to beginning work on September rs.
Physical Director Olsen will COM
plete his service with Bayview park
committee on the 18th, and after that
time will be found very busy man
in the physical department of the
Y. NJ. C. A.
Office Secretary Williams is taking
a fortnight vacation with his parents
in Mobile, and will return in time for
the opening of the season.
The regular educational classes in
preparatory studies, bookkeeping
shorthand and typewriting for boys
will open October 2.
Special classes for men in sales
manship are now being made up.
Under the staff plan Of the Y. NJ
C. A. this year General Secretary
Cunningham will also have charge Of
! the educational work.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-12
PROTESTS IN BEHALF
INSURANCE AGENTS

j. Nc Nance, appearing in behalf
of the soliciting insurance agents, ap-
peared before the city commissioners
Monday and protested against the
taxation on solicitors.
The county and state, he maintain
ed, had fixed tax and the county
could charge not more than so per
cent of such tax, he explained. The
commissioners promised to consider
his address when the final license or
dinance is made up.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-12
SHIPPED OFF HIS
FINGER AS WELL AS
HEAD OF CHICKEN

Chandler Rosear. residing on East
Lee street, at the Eleventh avenue
intersection, carries his hand in a
sling, and thereby hangs a tale.
Rumor has it that the we'll known
young man sacrificed the end of one
of his fingers Saturday last when he
endeavored to decapitate a fat hen
for the family dinner.
The young man of course refers to
the accident with much hesitancy, but
some of his friends were too insistent
as to the real cause of the reason for
the bound up member, and the above
explanation in substance was given.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-12
PICKING UP MIGRANTS
IN ALL PARTS OF CITY

Special and uniformed police are
picking up and sending to the station
all negroes and loafng white men
who cannot give a good account Of
themselves.
Yesterday afternoon eight negroes
loafing around the streets and IN
poolrooms, were arrested and sent to
Jail, charged with vagrancy. They
will be tried this morning.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-12
ELEVEN LIVES LOST IN
SECOND ATTEMPT TO
BRIDGE ST. LAWRENCE
War Encroachir1q
On Meat Supply
of United States
By ASSOCIATED PRESS.

New York, Sept. 11.-War is en-
croaching on the United States meat
supply, according to figures compiled
by the foreign trade department of
the National City bank.
Despite the marked decrease in the
number of food animals in the Uni
ted States, the figures show that meat
exports have trebled since the out
break of the war.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-12
PRACTICE MARCH
EVER ATTEMPTED BY u. S.
BEGINS ON SEPTEMBER 10
Paralysis Is
Decreasing In
Neu York
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

New York, Sept. 11.-Only twenty
one new cases of infantile paralysis
are reported in the health's depart
ment's bulletins today. This is the
smallest number any day since June
26. Deaths, nine; the lowest since
July 8.
Health Commissioner Emerson to-
day sanctioned the opening Of schools.
September 25 is the date tentatively
set
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-12
NJ COR MICK
IS PHI: ASE D
Says Results In Maine Indi-
cate a Democratic Victory
In Other States.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

New York, Sept. 11.-Chairman
Vance Mccormick, of the democratic
committee, said tonight that the
Maine results forecast a democratic
victory this fall.
He said the democrats could not
hope to carry Maine in presidential
year, but the democratic strength
there indicated a victory in other
states.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-12
BULGARIAN AVIATOR OVER
BRUSSELS IN AIRSHIP

Havre, Sept. 11.-An official state
ment issued by the Belgian war of
flee says that a Belgian aviator flew
over Brussels on Wednesday night
and dropped copies of a proclamation.
Another aviator performed similar
mission over Antwerp on Thursday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-12
GEEECE WILL
EN- I { R " A R
Prominent Official Makes
Statement To This Effect
To Associated Press.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Athens, Sept. IA prominent
Greek official told the Associated
Press today that, eff the entente and
anti-Venizelist factions can only
keep quiet for ten days and not en-
broil the situation, Greece's entry
into the war is a settled fact"
He added: eff not. it is the end
of Greece"
On the whole he said, here Greece's
entry into the war on the side of the
allies seems favorable.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-12
STEAMER
SUNK BY SUBMARINE

Amsterdam, Sept. 1.-THE Nor
wegian steamer Lindborg, bound from
London for Rotterdam, has been sunk
by submarine, according to the Al
gemeen Handelsblad.
The crew of the submarine strip
ped the steamer of all copper objects
before blowing her up. The crew of
the Lindborg has been landed.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-12
Center Span, Weighing More
Than Five Thousand
Tons, Collapsed.
NINETY MEN
CAUGHT ON SPAN
Was Raised On Pontoons
And Was Fifteen Feet
Above Water.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Quebec, Sept. 11.-With the loss
of eleven lives today, the second at
tempt to bridge the st. Lawrence
here resulted in failure, when the
center span, weighing more than
5000 tons, collapsed.
VI 20 men who were caught on
the span, all were saved but eleven.
Inc span was raised on pontoons and
was nfteen feet above the river when
it collapsed.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-12
TIPPING HOUSE MEN
ENTER PROTEST

Learning that their license would
be doubled the next fiscal year, pro-
prietors of tipping houses have
strongly petitioned the commissioners
for a reduced charge, and for that
and several other reasons, considera-
ton of the license tax ordinance was
Monday postponed until a full meet
ing of the board.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-12
PRESIDENTS SISTER
IS CRITICALLY ILL
AT new LONDON
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Long Branch, n. J., Sept. 10
President Wilson received word late
tonight that the condition of his sis
ter, Mrs. Anne Lowe, who is critically
i'll at New London, Conn, has taken
a turn for the worse.
The president Immediately cancel
ed all engagements for tomorrow, an
nouncing he would start for New
London in the morning.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-12
GERMANS LOSE FIVE
TIMES IN MANY ATTACKS

Paris, Sept. 11-Five times last
night the Germans attacked positions
newly won by the French on the
Sonlme front The war office an
nounces they were repulsed each
time with heavy loss.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-12
BRITISH TROOPS FIGHT
ON GREEK TERRITORY

Paris, Sept. 11.-British troops on
the front in Greek Macedonia took the
offensive last night. They crossed
the Struma river, the war office an
nounced today and attacked the Bull
garians, who are resisting desperate
ly.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-12
THE BOOK FUND.

The Journal is receiving con-
tributions to the school book fund.
Send in your contribution, either
of money or secondhand books,
now, and help the children get an
education. The cause is worthy
one and win appeal to the gener-
osity of all.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-12
AGED BLIND METHODIST
PREACHER PASSES AWAY

Nashville, Tenn, Sept. 11.-Rev.
Joe Ramsey aged as years, blind
evangelist, widely known throughout
the Southern Methodist church, died
at Viola, Tenn, last night.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-12
WEATHER FORECAST

Overcast Tuesday and Wednesday
Fresh northeast to north winds. proba-
bly, strong on the east coast.
Yesterdays temperatures: Highest, 8:
degrees; lowest, "A degrees.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-12

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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-12-26
Install Welding Machine

Not content with the reputation
Of having one of the well-equipped
repair and blacksmith shops of the
district the firm of Meeker G.
Schweigert recently installed an oxy-
acetyline welding machine with
which it is possible to weld nearly
all kinds of metal in such a manner
as to insure the weld being as strong
as the original metal The machine
is an expensive one and will fill
much felt need in Boundary county
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-12-26
SICK WIFE'S STORY SUR
PRISES BONNERS FERRY

The following has surprised Bon
ners Ferry: A business mans wife
suffered frog dyspepsia and con-
stipation for years. Although she
dieted she was so bloated her clothes
would not fit. ONE SPOONFUL
buckhorn bark, glycerine, ETC., as
mixed in Adler-i-ka relieved her IN
STANTLY. Because Adler-i-ka emp
ties BOTH large and small intestine
it relieves ANY CASE constipation,
sour stomach or gas and prevents
appendicitis. 1t has QUICKEST ac-
ton of anything we ever sold.-C.
d. Simonds, druggist.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-12-26

Auto for Sale-A Ford, five-pas-
senger, in good shape. Inquire at
this office. If
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-12-26

DR.. F. w. Kellogg, the EYE SPE-
CIALIST, will be at the Casey Hotel
January 20 for few days. adv 1-20
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-12-26
an evening of unusual entertainment
Prices 25c and 35c.
ASK DEPARTMENTAL MONEY
Will Cost $3,5OO,OOO To Run State
Next Two Years.

appropriations totaling more than
100000 are asked for in budgets
filed by different departments of the
state government Friday and Satur-
day with the state board of ex-
aminers. A dozen or more depart
ments and institutions are yet to
file estimates of money needed by
them for the next two years, but
those now in, with other appropria-
tons wanted, bring the total sum
of money to be asked for in the
legislature up to more than $780,
000
The state highway commission will
ask 81 100000 for road building pur-
poses; the six state educational in
situations want approximately ST.
$4,000 for buildings and mainte-
nance during the next two years
and the penitentiary has asked for
$31 900. ~. HE%N
Governor Alexander in his report
says the executive department will
need $26,5OO during the next two
years. The department was giver
$20,32O by the last legislature anc
spent $20,431.69, according to the
governors statement. The chief ex-
ecutive recommends an increase OF
$3.50 for his private secretary for
the next biennium.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-12-26
STATE TO SELL SCHOOL LANDS
Total of $4,000 Acres to Be Sold
In January.

BOISE, Dec. 23.-For the first
time in three years state school land
will be offered for sale in the north
ern part Of the state under the aus
pieces Of the state land department.
A total of 652OO acres will be sold
there during the month of January.
Walter Daggett, deputy state land
agent, has been authorized to con-
duct the sale.
Owing to the fact that prior to
two years ago but 10000 acres of
state school land could be sold in
any one year, the state has been
limited in disposing of these lands.
Most of the sales have been held in
the southern part of the state. The
act regulating the sale of school
lands was amended permitting $4,000
acres to be sold annually. Under
the increase the northern Idaho lands
will reach the market They are
appraised as high as S25 an acre
and are said to be excellent for ag-
ricultural purposes. All Of the land
will be auctioned to the highest
bidder. q
The dates set for the sales, the
county in which the land is located
and the place of holding the auc-
tons follow:
Benewah county-St. Maries, 1040
acres, to be sold Jan. 20.
Kootenai county-Coeur d'Alene,
1850 acres, to be sold Jan. %.
Bonner county-Sandpoint, $50
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-12-26

Patrons of the Amazon theatre
are assured an unusually interesting
and unique attraction for December
30th when Annette Kellerman, "She
of the Form Divine" will appear in
the film masterpiece, "Neptune's
Daughter" Miss Kellerman will be
supported in this photo drama by a
company of 1000 players and critics
have pronounced the production one
of the most unique and intensely
interesting films ever offered to the
public.
The film portrays the love story
of beautiful mermaid who, becom-
ing possessor of "shell of charm -
changes herself into a mortal maiden
and comes to land. Here she falls
in love with King William of the
mortal world. The king is finally
deposed through the Vaccinations OF
one, Duke Boris, and thrown into
prison. Annette plans to free hin
and finally succeeds but only after
much danger and many thrilling es
capes from the dukes followers. A
one time Annette is thrown from ;
6O-foot cliff into the sea but swims
safely to shore. After finding the
king is safe, Annette attempts t
return to her life in the sea but ha.
lost the shell charm and is des
tined to a life on earth. She fall.
to her knees sobbing, the king find,
her, takes her in his arms and make.
her his queen.
The film is full of action ant
heart interest and will afford yor
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-12-26
The secretary Of states office
wants s3o,450. The last legislature
gave that office s32.44o.

The secretary Of states office
wants s3o,450. The last legislature
gave that office s32.44o.
State Treasurer Eagleson asks for
SAL 900. This sum is double what
his office was given two years ago
but is made necessary, he points
out, because Of the extra work now
handled by his office for the state
land department.
State Engineer Smith says his Of
flee needs $4,000 for the next two
years. 1t had s38,5OO for 1915 and
1916.
Adjatant General Moody requests
that his department be given $780,
600; the educational department
wants $4,000 and the historical So
ciety $4,000.
The state veterinarians office asks
for $51, ZOO, a very slight increase
The pure food department has
made a request for $4,000. That
department was given a like sum
two years ago.
An appropriation Of $4,000 is
asked for the public utilities COM
mission. Two years ago the COM
mission was given only $52,15O.
The state board Of health has
asked for $22,19o, an increase OF
almost $4,000.
An appropriation of $4,000 foi
improvements and 100000 for main
tenance is requested by the North.
ern Idaho sanitarium at Orofino
That institution was given s79. OO(
by the last legislature.
Only one department has thus fal
requested lesser appropriation thar
it got two years ago That is tn,
state horticultural department, O.
which Guy Graham is head. Tw,
year ago the legislature appropri
ated $4,000 for this department
Graham says he can get along will
but $4,000.
The board of capitol control want
$4,000 for the upkeep and improve
ment of the state house and grounds
and an extra $4,000 for the reiu
venation Of the old capitol buildin,
occupied by the legislature.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-12-26
local Pek.aps

For Sale or Trade-130 acres of
improved land adjoining Moravia.
Will sell for cash or trade for cat
tie. Inquire at Herald office. tic
Auctioneer-I ana an auctioneer of
long experience and am open to en-
gagements at all times in any part of
the county. Causton, Boomers Ferry,
Idaho.-adv-tf.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wade have
moved into their new home on Bon
ner avenue. The new residence is
not entirely finished as yet.
Gus Liebrecht, one of the well
known ranchers of the Curley Creek
district, was business visitor in
the city Wednesday.
E. B. Schlette, justice of the peace
Of the Curley Greek district, was a
business visitor in town Wednes-
day.
Commissioners from nearly every
county Of the state met at Boise on
December 18th, in their annual con-
vention. The commissioners from
Boundary county did not attend the
sessions this year
Contractor c ID. Rowell left for
his home, Spokane, Thursday, where
he will spend the Christmas holidays
with his wife. He plans to return
here in a week or SO to begin re
modelling work ON local residence
property.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-12-26
acres, to be sold Jan. %.

acres, to be sold Jan. %.
Latah county-Moscow, 1900 cares.
to be sold Jan. 81.
Idaho county-Grangeville, 2O4C
acres, to be sold Jan. 27.
Clearwater county-Orofino, 1926
acres, to be sold Jan. 80.
The state land department made
very creditable record during the
past two years having sold as much
state land as during the same pre-
vious period and securing on an av-
erage higher prices.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-12-26
Turkey Dinner-PrisOners

The prisoners at the county Jail
were treated yesterday to a turkey
Christmas dinner and all the good
things that go with the usual tur-
key feast. There are now nine
prisoners at the Jail, several of
whom are being held by the i'm
migration department for deporta-
ton.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-12-26
Christmas at the Amazon

There was a crowded house at the
Amazon theatre Monday night. Sew
en- reels of pictures were shown
and after the show Manager Woods
gave a treat to the children in the
shape of a Christmas tree and each
child was presented with candy
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-12-26
Seniors Hold Class Meeting

The senior class of the Boomers
Ferry high school met last Tuesday,
selected the class motto-"Don't
Make Excuses, Make Good"-dis-
cussed plans for the senior ball and
appointed committees to select class
emblems and to arrange for class
yells.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-12-26
AUTO SCHOOL

WANTED MEN TO LEARN AUTOMOBILE
driving and repairing in our own shop Call
or write for particulars Room 20 Granite blk,
Spokane Wash
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-11-14
GRAIN SUMMARY.

rtItcA,Hn, III. Nov. ia ,"w'
traders wiz" ha," been extremely hu!lisn
for ru"li;Gs have raised their ''!rns and
predict still higher l"velS. How high
prices will go. no ON" can tell. Tn"
trade. however. in general is h"::inriuE
TO fight shy boraus,..of the high levels.
but those who h;Iyr ila'!" tit" MOST
money q" the long side. say they Sc
nothing tn prevent future advances.
Il is Il supply and demand situation.
with foreigners continuing !" lead ;!.'
buying OF cash wheat and futures. Their
purchases last week in all markets
wore estimated ny /" ln.G0".r0n hu$h"l.
The prices with them cuts II" figure. aS
they want thc grain owing :" require
nlcutS abroad being large and reserves
small.
May corn and May wheat w"r" 81
apart at one ;!mr last week 1t WAS
tho frs. time that such Il differences
has hcn kuowu - exist under Legitimate
conditions Il shows (" tho minds of
tt. corn traders and many CONSERVATIVES
people that corn is relatively t"n low.
as compared With wheat. II is ON" nf
ne factors that has brought an Improved
export demand for corn HS 4 substitutes
for wheat abroad. It may lad t" Il
more general use OF corn nrlduCtS from
necessity. Europe as q rule is not y
heavy consumer Of CORR. but IS using
!, more extensively now. Fnrc gn"rS
way they have wheat. and tho trade IS
beginning TO realize TINT they are Un-
der the market as offerings disappeared
on all breaks and an advanr" ~ 10
cents was made last week. tn" greater
par, of which was h"d. Prices abroad
HAY" also advanced Shar3ly.
oats advanced cents last wck in
10 face Of increasing stocks and the
belief that the bears side was tn" SAf"st.
\ now high isvnl was reached and fair
= hold. SISr!l!h: ion broad"n"d. a striE-
ing f"atur" being tho huyiug BY export
houses. which have absorbed n" sur
plus tho last Two weeks. md forced
shorts tn cover in a market that was
heavily nrer-soli. News from ArEcN-
tina g moro hullish and tho cX1ortahiG
surplus thrre is being reduced by un-
ravorah ic crop conditions. Indications
arc that Argentina vii; not I've an "X-
;"nSjvc shipper.
TOLEDO o. Nov 1G-Whcat cash
!?4: p"rcuh"r lH5: MAY col.
ri"""r So"d. prime cash lhS5: Deem
h"r ln?5: January 1905 February HIS.
AsIke. prime cash 1853; DccHmhct
1865: March 1000.
Timothy. primo cash 2t5; DccHmh"r
25h: March o65.