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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-08-23
LOST AND FOUND

CUS ANU fVONO
week, ladies' leather
hand bag. Owner may prove prop
erty and pay for ad at this office. $40
Of spectacles at Eagle
Lake. Loser can get same at Trlb-
une office by paying for this not
ice. 943
FOUND-Last Friday, high school
pin. Owner may have same by prov
Ing property and paying for ad at
this office. S41
LOST - Monday night, plain gold
brooch between Savoy Cafe and
minstrel show grounds. Finder
please leave at this office for re-
ward. 94o
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-08-23
WILLMAR MARKET REPORTS
Corrected Wednesday Morning, August
WILL Ar PRopU cE

WILL N Ar R0DUcE
GRAIN
Wheat No. Northern LAT
Wheat No. 2 Northern. 1.43
Wheat No. Northern. .1.36
Wheat No. Northern. .1.22-1.27
Wheat rejected .......:.........1 .24
Barley, per bushel. .61-S1
r ldA 1.SO-l.UO
Rye -. .1.O4-1 .07
FLOUR AND FEED
Flour, per SO Id. sack. ..2.35
Ground feed, per cwt. $50
Bran, per cwt. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .1.2O
Oil Meal, per CWt. 200
Cracked corn. per cwt. .1.S0
Glover hay. per ton. 1000
Eggs, per dozen. ................2 zoe
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-08-23
STOCK FOR SALE

9f0CK FOR GALE
FOR sALE-A good gentle horse. U.s.
ed for delivery. Mrs. John johnson,
corner Pacific and Second. 82l
FOR SALE-Four farm horses Also
one 10-horse McVicker gasoline en-
CINE. G. A. Stark & Co. 9O5
WANTED about six years,
1900 to 1,4O0 lbs, we'll broken and
suitable for city delivery work
Gamble-Robinson Co., Willmar 951
FOR SALE CHEAP-One horse, bug
gy and harness. Am leaving coun-
try and forced to sacrifice these at
very low COST Mrs. H. H. Bratt,
Box POI, Atwater, MINI. 939
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-08-23
Professional Cards

Doctor w. RICHES
MEDICAL AND osTEoPATHlc
PHYSICIAN
Specialist In Old, Stubborn Ailments.
Such ailments 40 Appendicitis, 0oitre,
Enlarged Tonsils, Durable External
Cancerous 0rowths and many com.
plants Of women are treated without
the knife.
consuItation and correspondence free.
PIeasant Homo for such 40 desire.
1882 End Ave. s., Minneapolis, MIMI
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-08-23
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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12
a SERMON FOR TODAY.
10 Live Long or Well?

Fear not them which kill the body,
put are not able to kill the soul."H
Matthew, X, %.
=, Jesus had long been describing to
HIS disciples the periis which awaited
d1em as the ministers of His gospel
Behold" he said, 81 send YOU forth
as sheep in the midst of wolves. =
Men will deliver you up to the
councils and they will scourge Won
IN the synagogues. = And We
shall be hated of all men for nv
names sake" But "fear not them
winch Kill the body, but are not able
to Kill the SOUL" was His last word of
mingled comfort and inspiration.
rather fear him which is able to de,
str1y both soul and body in hell"
Here is an admonition not merely
Tor the disciples who knew Jesus, but
Tor all men who are faced by the
Vielssitudes OF everyday existence. OF
what are we. commonly 50 much
AFRAID as of the things (which XIII
the body?" Storms that sweep from
heaven, ,pestilences that "walk in
darkness" confagrations that devour
citleS, financial crises that ruin for
tunes, the burglar, the fott pad, the
asSassln-are not these the chief ter
rorS oil our lives? And do we not
make 1T a prime object of our exis-
tence to provide ways and means of
escaping these direful CONTINGENCIES
10 safeguard our property. to sheitar
ourselves from exposure and exbaus-
ton, to avoid disease and accident to
secure protection against violence to
I'VE out our allotted span of years
TINS IS what we want! And we are
inclined to justify device or law or
weapon of any kind which will achieve
for US this end.
mat such viewpoint, however
human, is essentially unworthy of true
manhood must be evident to any one
VINO gives the matter moments CON
slderation. Why should we bother to
any extent about this body of ours.
which is at the best but a tool to uso
or a tenement in which to live for
brief period? And especially whv
should we make the preservation and
protection of this body an object of
existence, and, as n result, fear every
one of the kindred chances which
may lnJurc or destroy it? Of course.
1t is foolish to mortify the flesh or
weaken the body uselessly. Prudence
resulting in good health and material
security, is wise. But our question
eomeci nS PRIMARY purposes and eSpec-
Tally the crises when choice must be
made. Then should we know with
clearness that not the body but the
soul, the things to be noted and fear
ed Temptation, vice, cowardicc, idle
ness. sloth, ease, selfshness, sin
these are the things of which to be
afraid. And these the things, let it
be added, which must be conquered
and overthrow even though the body
be blasted in the process! Not to be
healthy, but to be holv; not to be
rich in goods, but abundant in good;
not to live long, but to serve we'll
this is the task which is set each man
b, y the hand of Almighty God. Hence
the testimony of all the prophets of
the ages gone! The true man, said
Socrates, will not Calculate the
chance of living or dying, but vii.
consider whether in doing any thing
he is doing right or wrong. acting the
part of good man or bad" "Io dia
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12

country-these are things that we
cannot longer postpone. Tney are
the least that can be done; they
may well be but the beginning, but
they must be done. We have come
to the end of the chapter" -New
York Tribune.
No. President Wilson didn't find
it necessary to do any or either of
the things so positively declared
necessary, and the nation still lives.
1t is worthy of note that the Tri-
bune is recent Roosevelt convert.
earned to talk just like he does.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12

For salc-Hand embroidered mon
ogram neckties, SOC each. Handsome
luncheon set of 10 pieces, 50; send soc
for sample doilie. Would like to fill
orders for hand work for Christmas
gifts. Write Mrs. j. C. Rhea, r. f.
D. No. S, Lynnville, Tenn.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12
NOTICE.

All accounts due us not paid by
May 18th, will be placed in the hands
of an officer for collection. Pay youl
account before that time and save adj
ditional cost.
GILLESPIE & co.
Tazewell, Va, r. +. D., May S.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12

sooner or later is not the business"
said Seneca, "but to die we'll or ill.,"
"He that findeth his life shall lose
it," said Jesus in His greatest word,
"but he that loseth his life for my
sake shall find it."
John Hayes Holmes.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12

Rev. Stuart French will preach the
commencement sermon of the Taze-
well High School, here on next Sun
day week, May u and DR.. Weaver,
president of Emory d Henry Col
lege will deliver the literary address
a complete program Of the closing
issue of this paper.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12
TALKING FOR TEDDY.

"Mr. Wilson can do but one thing.
He must break off relations with the
Imperial German Government with
out delay. The recall of Gerard, the
dispatch Of BernstorP to his own
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12
NOTICE TO AUTOMOBILE OWN
ERS.

Let us repaint your cars now. We
please others, let lis please you All
work guaranteed. Hunt & Morrisett,
24-30 Roanoke Street, Bluefield, w.
va. 4-2S-4i.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12
TUITION NOTICE.

All High School dues are in my
hands for collection and must be paid
mt once. w. l.. MOORE, Clerk.
May 5, 1916.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12

Mr.. A. j. Myers, who has been
with her son, M. M. Myrcs, Hollins,
Va, is in the community, visiting
relatives and old friends.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12

Mrs. w. A. Barns was visiting her
father at Iionakcr Saturday and Sun
day.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12

Mrs. j. G. Barns and Mrs. o. b.
Barns, accompanied by their sons,
Oscar +. and Frank, motored to Blue
field Saturday.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12

Mrs. Shade White, of the Cove, was
in Bluefiled Friday to see her sis
ter, Mrs. Mamie Barns, who has been
quite sick
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12

DR.. John L. Jackson left yesterday
afternoon for IL business trip to Scott
county.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12

Mrs. Frank ID. Kits, or Norton, is
here Oh II visit to her sister, Mrs. j.
l.. Hartman.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12

Mrs. w. O. Barns, who has beer
unwell recently, suffering from an in
jured hand, is reported much i'm.
proved.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12

Mrs. r. w. Newton, of Gurda, Ark.
and two children, reached Tazewell
the first OF the week, and are the
guests of Mrs. Newtons sisters, Mrs.
j. +. Hurt and Mrs. John S. Botti-
more. Mrs. Newton is well rcmem-
bercd here as Miss Edna Bclcw.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12

Mr.. c. N. Barns and wife, of the
west end Of the county, went over to
Smyth county in their car Saturday.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12

Mr.. ard Mrs. Roy S. Thompson, OF
Blueiicld, were in town for short
visit this week, and left Wednesday
for New York, where Mr.. Thompson
has business.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12
Statement of the financial condition of
BANK OF CLINCH VALLEY,

located at Tazewell, in the county of
Tazcwell, State of Virginia, at the
close of business OH the LIST day of
May, 1916, made to the State Corpo-
ration Commission.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12

Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Thompson and
son, Neal, take this opportunity of
expressing to Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. j..
iiankinS their gratitude for nice
automobile drive to the Cove
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12
PUBLIC SALE.

Wednesday, May 10th.
| bed room suit,
l leather couch,
l kitchen cupboard,
l Brussels carpet,
l good ingram carpet,
Several chairs,
Garden pillow, hoe. rakes, and fork
L good sprayer, never been used, /
large iron kettle, etc.
MRS. BARBARA MOSS,
Tazewell, Virginia.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12

y call Genes to tits Office for sec,
on hand buggy-top buggy wanted
If you have one for sale, advertise
it in this paper.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12

Mrs. A. j. Larimer and Mrs. Clay
tor, of Thompson Valley, were shop
ping in town last Saturday.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12

loIc"cli, oIhtc OIL virginia, aC inc
close of business on the LIST day of
May, 1916, made to the State Corpo-
ration Commission.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts, .S317, O61 80
Overdrafts, unsecured. -. 599.63
Bonds, securities, ETC., own
cd, including premium on
same, 100000
Banking house and lot,... 100000
Exchanges and checks for
next days clearings,. -. 1896
Other cash items, ........ 475
Due from national banks, 73,G18.8S
Due from State Banks, Pri-
vate Bankers and Trust
Companies, ............ G22.69
Paper currency, ..... 14,927.0O
Fractional paper currency,
nickels and cents, 800. 63.O5
Gold coin, ............ 10000
Silver coin, .......... $3.50
Internal revenue stamps. 10000
TOTAL, 1924 SOAPS
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in, . $500 OOO. 90
Surplus fund, ........... 100000
Undivided profits, less
amount paid for interest,
expenses and taxes, -. 7,126.5l
Individual deposits, ...... 229,275. 10
Certified checks, ....... 24.00
Due to national banks,... ll,1OO. 76
Due to State Banks, Pr-
vate Bankers and Trust
Companies, .......... 3,O71.SS
Bills payable, ........... 100000
Reserved for accrued taxes 1,2O5.43
Reserved for unearned dis
count, ................ $4,000
l, Henry Preston, cashier, do SOL
emily swear that the above is Il true
statement of the financial condition of
Bank of Clinch Valley, located at
Tazcwell, in the county of Tazewell,
State of Virginia, 1T the close of bus
mess on the LIST day of May, 1916, to
the best of my knowledge and belief
Correct-Attest:
HENRY PRESTON, Cashier
j. ED. PERRY,
O. E. HOPKINS,
A. ST. CLAIR,
Directors
State of Virginia, County of Tazewcl
Sworn to and subscribed before me
by Henry Preston, Cashier, this 9th
day of May, 1916.
j. POWELL ROYALL.
Notary Public.
My commission expires April 20, 1920
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12

c. B. Neel, of Richlands, passed
through town Tuesday enrote to points
IN the South in the interest of the
Raven Red Ash Coal Co.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12
Local Mirror :

Mrs. Crockett, of Princeton, is the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. o. X.
Nelson ut North Tazewcll.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12

The tenth has passed without the
provcrbial frost. The weather is very
dry and cool, and the meadows are
suffering for moisture.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12

Mr.. William Mitchell, of Graham,
who has been in the st. Luke hospital
i'll Blueiield for some time for treat
mcnt, has left the hospital and re-
turned to his home
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12

Mr.. and Mrs. a. Il. Buchanan, who
were recently married in Roanoke, are
making their home for the present
with Mr. BuchGnan's mother, Mrs.
Carrie Buchanan in Thompson Val.
ley.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12

Mr.. Ernest Wynn, of Gary, was at
home Sunday between trains on avis
it to parents. He has nice position
in one OF the commissarics of the u.
$. Steel Corporation.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12

We have the Earliest, Big, Highclass
strawberry grown. Also the best
one of the everbearing kind; bears
the best favored berries from spring
until the snow flies. Free booklet.
WAKEFIELD PLANT FARM.
Charlotte, North Carolina.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12

MIR. and Mrs. Roy Wynn, who had
been to Washington and other points
on a bridal tour, are now the guests
OF MI. Wynn's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Nj. f. Wynn on Tazcwell avenue.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12

Mrs. Stanley Buckles and infant
son have returned to their home in
Washington county, after a visit to
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. II. Y.
Brown, III the Cove.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12

Good, large Jersey COW for SALE
Fresh in short time. No. milk COW.
w. ii. Carbaugh, Tuzcwell, ". 1922
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12

DR.. and Mrs. Melvin Crockett re-
turned last Friday from their bridal
tour of the northern cities, and are
making their home ut the Jefferson
vile Hotel.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12

Misses Marea st. Clair and Mary
Moore, and Dr.. Henry r. Haley and
Col; *. c: Patty will spend Saturday
tight and Sunday as the guests Of
Miss Mary Moss i'll Burkc's Garden.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12


! Local Mirror !
irsss+4a..ss..Es'sF.f. S.sf*+4s+*E.F:s
Mrs. Crockett, of Princeton, is the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. o. X.
Nelson ut North Tazewcll.
Mrs. A. j. Larimer and Mrs. Clay
tor, of Thompson Valley, were shop
ping in town last Saturday.
DR.. John L. Jackson left yesterday
afternoon for IL business trip to Scott
county.
Mrs. Frank d. Kits, or Norton, is
here Oil Il visit to her sister, Mrs. }.
L. Hartman.
Mrs. j. G.. Barns and Mrs. O. b.
Barns, accompanied by their sons,
Oscar +. and Frank, motored to Blue
field Saturday.
Mrs. w. A. Barns was visiting her
father at Honakcr Saturday and Sum
day.
Mrs. Shade White, of the Cove, was
in Blueilcd Friday to see her sis
ter, Mrs. Mamie Barns, who has been
quite sick.
Mr. c. N. Barns and wife, of the
west end of the county, went over to
Smyth county in their car Saturday.
y call ccncs to tits office for sec
on hand buggy-top buggy wanted.
If you have one for sale, advertise
it in this paper.
Mrs. w. O. Barns, who has been
unwcll recently, suffering from an in
jured hand, is reported much i'm
proved
Mr. and Mrs. a. r. Buchanan, who
were recently married in Roanoke, are
making their home for the present
Carrie Buchanan IN Thompson Val
ley.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Roy S. Thompson, OF
Blueiicld, were in town for short
visit this week, and left Wednesday
for New York, where Mr.. Thompson
has business.
Mr.. William Mitchell, of Graham,
who has been in the st. Luke hospital
in Blucfeld for some time for treat
ment, has left the hospital and re-
turned to his home
DR.. and Mrs Melvin Crockett re-
turned last Friday from their bridal
tour of the northern cities, and are
making their home ut the Jefferson
vile Hotel.
Misses Marea st. Clair and Mary
Moore, and DR.. Henry T. Haley and
Col: X. G. Patty will spend Saturday
light and Sunday as the guests Of
Miss Mary Moss i'll Burkc's Garden.
Mrs. Stanley Buckles and infant
son have returned to their home in
Washington county, after visit to
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. ii. Y.
Brown, i'll the Cove.
Good, large Jersey COW for sale
Fresh i'll short time. No. l milk COW.
w. ii. Carbaugh, Tazewcll, ". 1922
The tenth has passed without the
proverbial frost. The weather is very
dry and cool, and the meadows are
suffering for moisture.
Mr.. Ernest Wynn, of Gary, was at
home Sunday between trains on avis
it to parents. He has Il nice position
in one OF the commissarics of the u.
s. Steel Corporation.
c. b. Neel, of Richards, passed
through town Tuesday enrote to points
in the South in the interest of the
Raven Red Ash Coal Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Thompson and
son, Neal, take this opportunity of
expressing to Mr.. and Mrs. Nj. j.
liankins their gratitude for a nice
automobile drive to the Cove.
Mrs. r. w. Newton, of Gurda, Ark.
and two children, reached Tazeweli
the first OF the week, and are the
guests of Mrs. Newton's sisters, Mrs.
j. +. Hurt and Mrs. John S. Botti-
more. Mrs. Newton is well rcmem-
bcred here as Miss Edna Bclcw.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Wynn, who had
been TO Washington and other points
on a bridal tour, are now the guests
of Mr.. Wynn's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Nj. f. Wynn on farewell avenue.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12

The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will meet Thursday afternoon.
May 10th, ut 3 o'clock with Mrs. w. S.
Bullard. All members are earnestly
requested to be present.
Mrs. j. a. Leslie will leave today
Tor Richmond to spend about a month
visiting friends and relatives, and to
attend the commencement exercises
of Richmond College the first week in
June, at which time Mr.. j. a. Leslie,
Jr, takes his degree from the col
lege.
The German government has ac-
cepted President Wilson's ultimatum
and another triumph of American
diplomacy is achieved. Truly, it ap-
pears that Woodrow Wilson came to
the throne for just such time as
this. Peace hath her victories no less
than war!
Mothers Day" will be observed at
the. Christian church. We cordially
invite all friends to come and wor-
SNIP with us. Come wearing the ac-
cuSsomed flower. w. S. Bullard. Pas
tot.
No use 10 throw aside that old
suit because it looks Il little off. Let
Alex Dickinson pass his magic hands
over Vt few times and folks will
think you have a new one
Samuel Six, of Thompson Valley.
rushed in on Wednesday to pay up a
subscription which was a little in ar
rears. 1t seems that Sam is lit
tie behind" too, in planting corn, but
asked us not to mention it, and we
promised we wouldn't. He has plenty
OF company, and good company, too.
The coming marriage of Miss
Rl,osalic Eleanor Stras, daughter of
Mr., and Mrs. b. w. Stras, of Taze-
well, to Mr. Henry Porterfeld Tay-
Tor, Of Winston-Salem N. c., is an
hounced to take pplacc early in June.
Mrs. John w. Whit rushed to
town yesterday from her summer
home in Baptist Valley, and rushed
out again. She was in the Office long
enough TO say "howdy, here your
dollar and Il half, goodby," and Sis
ter Whit was gone, headed East, but
forgot something, of course, and had
to go clear back to Chapman's store.
Everybody was glad to see her, even
II she was in rush.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-12

The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will meet Thursday afternoon,
May 10th, ut o'clock with Mrs. w. S.
Bullard. All members are earnestly
requested to be present.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-10-18
POLO PLAYERS
DEMAND HUGE
SALARY SCALE

With the opening games OF the In
diana Polo league only a few weeks in
the offing, team directors are exper-
fencing some trouble in bucking an al
legged players trust" organized 1t is
said by members OF the old three
some" Richmond. Muncie and India
napolis. 1t Is understood the polo
stars will hold the different club man
ayers to an exorbitant salary list"
Rather than yield to too unfair de-
mands of the Indiana players. teams Of
the Hocsier circuit will import players
from the East. The Indiana league
directors will give local men the first
opportunity but in case they will not
accept reasonable terms will send out
for Eastern talent.
Give Local Men Chance.
The team managership and person
mel Of the Richmond team Is still un-
certain, according to directors of the
Richmond Coliseum. An attempt will
be made to lineup the same five as
last year. Sox Quigley. the local light,
will be offered the captaincy, 1t is I'M
derstood. In case the Richmond play
ers are not satisfied with their con-
tracts here Eastern players will be Sc
cured to represent the city.
Muncie and Indianapolis, the old
ncl0 towns. are having troubles of
tbei- own The Indianapolis five,
headed by Lewis and Jean, Is holding
out for exorbitant figures It Is under
stood The Campbell Brothers Of
Muncie, are having the same trouble
with their men.
New Castle, the fourth party of the
contract, is to have thoroughly East
ern team. Attempts to secure local
talent have failed and Manager Jen-
nings, Of the Henry county addition
is securing the East for timber to build
his team.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-10-18
DEFENDS
IMPUGNED MOTIVES
OF CITY OFFICIALS

The trouble with our city govern
ment is that there are usually one or
two councilmen who forget the people
who elect them and work only for the
interest of corporations from which
they draw salaries" said DR.. J. M.
Wampler at the South Side Improve
ment association meeting last night.
B. A. kennepohl took Issue with the
doctor opening heated debate.
No man ever got money from cor
poration for selling out the people, .
said Mr.. Kennepohl. Il hate to see a
man who is always throwing slurs at
public officials
Very recently an official admitted
to me that he had not served the best
interests of the people and to excuse
himself asked, What could l do, :"
said the doctor.
When | went to a councilman and
asked him concerning his vote on
certain proposition he replied, What
do you think l am in it for Z" continu-
ed DR.. Wampler.
i do not say every official, but
say there is usually one or two and
that the people should guard against
electing officials who are in any way
connected with public service corpor-
atoms
When several years ago, the city
was considering the FEASIBILITY of es-
tabl1shing a municipal light plant. !
had In my possession the names of
seven councilmen who did not play
fair with the city,
kennepohl demanded: IF you knew
this why did you not report it to the
Grand Jury?'
Adolph Blickwedel, president, pour
ed oil on the troubled waters by or
dering that the debate cease.