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The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-21
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
RENDERED THIS AFTERNOON

The annual Christmas program of
brought to close this afternoon.
The first number, Tancred over
ture by Rossini played by the high
school orchestra, is fine bit of music
and as interpreted by them was we'll
worthy of mention. The composition
is difficult and does credit to their
ability as musicians.
Miss Burlingame presented the
Freshman class in "a Birds Christmas
Carol" 1t is a clever production and
was well handled by the cast who
were we'll versed in the characterize
tons necessary.
Miss Ruby King sang a selected vo-
cal solo that was adapted to her clear,
sweet voice.
The next number by the sophomore
class entitled "a Union Depot at
Christmas Time" under the direction
of Miss Helen Lambert, was q scream.
The action hinges upon a German
family, show troupe, two old maids
and minister. Naughty Boy" and
my Girls Corker," two snappy
songs by the whole troupe brought to
close the fifteen minutes Of side
splitting scenes, semi-dramatic mo-
ments and an all around blue ribbon
climax 1t takes the medal for the
best production.
Miss Joerdens of Milwaukee played
violin number with remarkable pow
er. She showed an ease in playing
that designates the artist.
The preliminary Graduating Exer-
cises" by the junior class was well re-
ceived and showed fine preparation.
The Glee club under the direction
of Miss Ladwig sang two numbers,
For the Flag and America" and
"Pussy's in the Well" The work of
the Glee club this year has been ex-
cellent, and the two songs were well
rendered.
The senior class presented Spread
| ing the News" Miss Albers had charge
of the work. The skit has to deal with
Ireland, a country scene, and an old
deaf woman who through her misin-
depreciation of gossip causes the ar
| rest of an innocent party. The magis-
| trate clears UP the matter and gives a
| lecture on gossip. Tom Brooks as a
| happy red haired farmer with a pitch
| fork, was we'll worth viewing in his
regalia.
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THEDEATH ROLL |

The death of Mrs Alva Schilke took
place in Milwaukee on Tuesday fol-
lowing an injury sustained when she
was struck by an auto two weeks pre-
yiously. She is survived by four chill
dren. She was a daughter of Mrs. j.
Jahnke of this city and sister of
Herman Jahnke and Mrs. August
KohlS
Those from out of town who attend
ed the funeral of William J. Murphy
Thursday were: Mr.. and Mrs. William
Behan, Mrs Fred Meyer, Mrs. George
Stein, Oshkosh; Mr. and Mrs. James
Powers and children, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Hitler and children, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Connors, MIR. and Mrs. T.
J. Powers, Mr.. and Mrs. John Roach,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Powers, Mr.. and
Mrs. Michael Behan, John and Peter
Murphy, Edward Powers, William
Foley and son Earl, John Holland and
son Patrick, Jennie, Leo and Robert
Lynch, Margaret O'Connor, Christie
pher Kelly, Patrick Lavery, James
Cotter, John and George McNulty, j.
w. Jones, Columbus; Mrs. Mary Rowe,
Minneapolis; Martin and Thomas Muir
ply, Hillsboro, N D.. Mr. and Mrs. J..
Sumerield, Miss Nellie Symmetrical,
Dan Summerfield, Markesan; Mr.. and
Mrs. Nelson Passineau, Stevens Point;
! Harvey Hermann, Black Earth.
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Eased His Conscience.

Dean auckland when at Westmin-
ster used to tell a curious story of a
brown paper parcel which he received
one day by post. After many wrap
pings had been unfolded he found a
small black splinter of oak about an
inch and a half long. The writer of
the unsigned note accompanying the
parcel said that when he was boy,
many years before, he had chipped the
splinter off the coronation chair. As
age advanced his conscience grew trou-
blesOme. and he asked the dean to be
Kind enough to restore the splinter to
Its place.-Pall Mall Gazette.
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Correspondence
WATERLOO.

Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Twining and
Mrs. Cora Ghastin and daughter were
WatertOwn visitors Tuesday.
Charles Doepke was Watertown
visitor Tuesday.
sMr. and Mrs. Edwards of Water
town attended the funeral of Mr.. c..
Failinger here Friday.
Miss Loretta, Mccall of Redwood
was an over Sunday visitor at the
home of William LANCER.
Mrs. Dora F. Yanke u1ed Tuesday
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F.
Tentzleff, aged 81 years.
Captain H. A. WhippIe, who was re-
tired on a surgeons certificate of dis
ability, arrived in Chicago Saturday
from Waco. Mrs. Whipple met him
in Chicago and they were guests for
few days at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Clifford Humphrey. Capt. Whip
pie will remain on the reserve list
pending the recovery from the injury
to his ankle
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Carl Eiffler Gets His Call.

Carl Eiffier, who a short time ago
took the examination and stood 100
per cent in the rigid physical and
mental tests required of United States
"birdmen," received his orders to re-
port at Reserve Officers training
camp on December Z. The camp is at
Fort Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska. He is
the youngest son of Charles Eiffier of
this city and for the past four years
has been associated with the H. W.
Schleuder jewelry store at Austin,
Mimi.
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Baby rice popcorn at Melzer's Seed
Store. 21-2t
Harold Schumann is home from
Madison.
Edward Weber will ship live stock
Wednesday, December rs. It
Prof Otto Kehrberg is visiting in
Marshfield over the holidays.
Ernest Biefeld of Ann Arbor, Mich.
is visiting at his home here.
Miss Margaret Blakely of Edgerton
is spending the holidays here.
MIR. and Mrs. August Hahn of Wa
terloo were visitors here today.
John Bublitz has returned from a
business trip to Marathon county.
Miss Agatha Hahn of Madison is
spending the Christmas vacation here.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Yake of Port
land, Oregon are the guests of rela-
tives here.
Rev. Linck is conducting services in
Waterloo today, therefore there will
be no services this evening at St.
Paul's church
Mrs Frank Schlueter entertained
the Active club at her home in North
Washington street Wednesday after
noon. 1t was also the occasion of her
birth anniversary. Luncheon was
served.
A lasting pleasure-an Edi-
son photograph. Real music
the only one that re-creates the
human voice. Hear it at Sta
pIetOn Pharmacy. 1t
BerthoId Ebert, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Ebert, route s, is home from
Camp Grant on four weeks furlOugh.
He had been in the army hospital four
months suffering with spinal menin-
gifts. He is a member of the 331st
Field artillery.
All motors on VOSs Electric
Washers are of special design
with ample power to drive both
washer and wringer at the
same time. ID. & F. Kusel Co.
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Officers Elected.

The Equitable Fraternal Union held
It's annual meeting Thursday evening
and elected the following officers for
the ensuing year:
Presldent-W. F. Gruetbmacher.
Vice resident-Julius Wiggenhorn
ecretary-Robert Radtke.
Treasurer-Fred Lehman.
Warden-Mrs. Mathilda Hildemann
Advisor-Edward Schmutzler.
Outer Guard-GOttfried MaIIocho-
WITT.
Inner Guard-Franz Koenig.
: Trustee 3 Years-Edward Schmutz-
Ter.
Fl. T. Eberle was named trustee for
the unexpired. tearm of the late Ed
ward Specht
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NOTICE..
We have a large line of toys
and stationery which we will
sell at a sacrifice. Otto Heyn.
All, There.

A traffic officer is stationed in front
Of a hotel in Winsted, Conn. Two
women from the suburbs came to town
the other day, and the traffic officer
waved to them, directing them to the
right. Both the women in the wagon
waved back and called in their sweet
est tones, "Ah, there, you'll"
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THE WEATHER

For Watertown and vicinity-Gen-
orally fair and somewhat colder to-
night. Saturday unsettled weather.
Coolest during last night 25; warmest
today 33.
Special forecast for shipments with
in radius Of 400 miles-Prepare So
hour shipments for temperatures as
follows: North and west, 10 to 20 de-
grees; south and east, % to 80 de-
grees.
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For Packing Glass.

When packing glass or china use
excelsior or straw that has been slight
ly dampened. The water causes both
of these materials to swell, and this
swelling automatically fills up the
crevices, thus wedging the packing in
between breakable articles much tight
er than it can be done by hand.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-21
Trace of Windows in Ancient citv

Examination of the ruins of Cnos-
sus reveals in the eastern part of the
palace rectangular openings, which
were undoubtedly windows, with raised
sills and stone benches, inside, while
the ordinary dwellings of Cnossus were
from two to three stories high, the
openings in the upper stories being
filled with windows framed in timber
with transoms and mullions.
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A Rare Sight.

A rare sight these days is a farmer
hauling wood to town. But such a
spectacle was on view in Main street
Thursday. Time was when hundreds
OF loads of wood were toted to this
city from the surrounding country,
but that time is past never to return.
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Lincoln School Program.

The Christmas exercises at Lincoln
school took place this afternoon. They
consisted of recitations, drills, music
and Christmas play. A large num-
Der of riends of the school witnessed
the program.
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STORES OPEN EVENINGS.

Commencing Saturday, De-
cember Is, all business houses
will be open evenings until
Christmas. DO YOUR SHOP
PING EARLY, early in the
week and early i'm the day. At
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6O3 sos 738-2036

The Irish BARRIERS and Deutsches
Doris went after each other at the
Kennel alleys Wednesday evening.
The BARRIERS took the first two games
and lost the third. and there was but
a difference Of four pins in the totals.
Gramm knocked them over for 233 in
the singles and was high total with
662 pins:
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REQ Car Smashed.

A REQ car belonging to Fred Kohn
was damaged at the corner of West
Main and North Church streets today
after collision with the curbing. The
owner resides in Reeseville
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Absolutely Useless.

While opinion is not unanimous in
support of the idea, probably the most
useless thing is the inside pocket
which every tailor sews into a waist
cOat.-TOpeka Capital.
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BOWLING

Bowling will be discontinued in the
Elks league until after the holidays.
The next game is scheduled for Janu-
airy T.
The Interurban Bullets will roll
against the J. Bayers at the Kennel
alleys tonight. This will be the last
scheduled game in the City league I'M
til Wednesday, January 2.
Scores made by the Wilkowski High
Life nine pin club at the Turner al
legs Thursday evening: Terwedo 1888,
Grabow TIA, H. Schumann $40, Krahn
$50, Kneubueler $40, Behling GA,
Glatzel 602, Kruger $50, Fischer $50,
Kuester 542, E. Schumann $50, Boett-
cher 532, Euper sos, c. Schumann SOP,
Hertel Ats, Strassburg 47S, Hartig
45O, Wilkowski (24) 1872, Reich (24)
1872
The ALI Stars took three games
from the Lyrics at the Elks alleys
Wednesday evening:
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Inc / ST.

1t used to be 'Ioye in a COTTAGE"
with the bards of long ago, but the
modern bards have changed it to love
in bungalow.
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City BriefIetS

Mrs. Mary Gossfeld spent Thursday
in Milwaukee.
Baumann's Christmas candies are
made of pure sugar. 1t
Mrs. Joseph Leschinger was a visit
or in Columbus Wednesday.
Order your Christmas Stolen at
Leopold's bakery. 21-3t
Frank Goetsch of Reeseville was
caller here Wednesday.
A. J. O'Brien & Sons will ship live
stock Wednesday, December &c. 1t
The public library will be closed
Christmas eve and Christmas day.
Barber shops open Monday night
until 10 o'clock. Closed Xmas day.
Frank NJ Kube>of Milwaukee was in
the city on business Thursday.
The annual meeting of the Beavers
has been postponed until January II.
Big supply Kiddie Kars and
toy chairs at w. f. Gruetzmach-
er,s. 19-3t
Carl Jahnke of Fort Wayne, Ind. is
spending the Christmas holidays in
this city.
A new supply of nuts and
candies received at w. f.
GruatZmachar,S. 19-3t
Mrs. Charles Nicely of Ottowa, Kan.
is visiting at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs Carl F. Nowack.
CrOckery, dinner and china
ware sacrificed at reduced price
w. f. Gruetzmacher. 19-3t
There will be real Santa Claus in
the window at the Wisconsin Gas and
Electric office tonight and Saturday
night at 1880 o'clock.
Special sale on ladies' hand
bags, pOcketbOOkS and handker-
chiefs at w. I. Gruetzmacher's.
Miss Mary Meagher will leave Sat
where she will spend the holidays with
relatives.
Franz Keppler of St. Johns Mill
tary academy, Delafeld, is spending
his vacation at the home Of his par
entS here.
Mrs. Otto kuhlow and children, who
have been visiting at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. A. G. krueger, have returned
to their home in Waterloo.
Elmer Schoenicke, manual training
student at Bradley college, Peoria, H.,
is spending the holiday vacation at
the home OF his parents here.
SpeciaI-Big supply Riddle
Kars, toy chairs, sieus, at w. f.
Gruetzmacher'S. ct
Miss Meta Steinfort, student at Mil
the home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Steinfort, Dewey avenue.
lockwood, mistletOe, red Ru-
sens and immOrtelIes for Xmas
decorations. lockwood and moss
WreathS made to order. Stuebe
Floral Co. 17-3t
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Kusel have
returned from their wedding tour and
have begun Housekeeping at III North
Washington street.
Miss Maude Macpherson of Wash
ing, D. c. is visiting in the city. Miss
Macpherson is librarian in the
quartermaster's department.
The new Edison at Xmas
means the beginning of a new
happiness. Hear and be con-
WINGED at StapletOn Pharmacy.
Cut flowers and Towering plants in
variety, also Boston ferns, birds nest
ferns, red berried plants and lockwood
Wreaths. Order now for Christmas of
Loeffer & Benke, 1130 North Second
street. Phone 3A-. We deliver ct
A Christmas dance will be given in
Cleveland hall, Redwood, next We'd
nesday evenig. Miller's orchestra will
discourse the music. Tram No. 2 on
the Milwaukee road will stop for pas
sengers returning to WATERFOWL.
Miss Winifred Davis, who is attend
ing Smith college at Cambridge, Mass.
is spending the holiday vacation at
the home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
H. G. Davis, Clyman street
STORES OPEN EVENINGS.
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News want ads are small, but the
cost is smaller, and wise investors
use them for best results.
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J. c. Draeger
Electrical Contractor
PHONE NO. 493-W

We Take Care of Everything in the
Electrical Line-Repair all Kinds of
Electric Apparatus-Old and New
House Wiring-Prompt Service Ever
Office-1O4 N. THIRD ST-WatertOwn
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-21

Lange's Colts were given a trim
ming Thursday evening when Heroes
Specials took them into camp by 46
pins:
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Does everything but hang the
clOthes-the VOss Electric. ID.
& F. KuSel Co 1t
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-03-29

/ to. Wen see whether you're goiny
to be the big lord.'' said Murphy,
Wen call all the witnesses we want
| attorneys opinions or not
whats your opinion amount to
I'd like TO know" the mayor asked
bellicosely.
'It doesn't amount to a damn but
I'll air it just the same was the re-
tort, and ne and the mayor stared and
glared at each other like two game
cocks ruffled for battle.
Mayor Best kept defying the coun-
ell to take the matter into the courts
That's where the investigation be-
longs if you want one" he declared,
"and I'll stand pat there"
Councilman Phelps suggested that
the investigation was to determine
what there was to the charges against
him. Were not trying to remove
you as mayor" he said.
you would if you could" was the
mayors retort."
While the mayor was still insisting
vociferously that the council had no
right TO hold AN investigation with
witnesses and challenging them to
prefer charges in the courts. Coun-
Gilman Phelps made the motion that
the investigation be held Friday ev-
ening. Il wont attend. won't at
tend. shouted the mayor. 1--WE don't
care whether you attend or not g"
Phelps replied. I'VE can get along
without you" and while the mayor
was still frantically Eesticulating and
protesting against sucn illegal meth
ods" Phelps himself put the motion
to the council 1t carried without "a
dissenting voice. Il won't be there
and 1 won't abide by it, were the
MAYORS final words
Kirkpatrick Expresses Himself.
The first clash after the matter
came up was between Councilmen
Kirkpatrick and Penland, members Of
the police committee. Councilman
Kirkpatrick declared tnat the former
chief OF police had done considerable
talking without having been held
down" in his efforts TO enforce the
law II want to challenge anyone
to show that I ever said one word to
hold him down. He never came to
the police committee for instructions
or to find out whether he was being
held down. If ne thought the mayor
was preventing him from enforcing
the laws. why didn't he come to the
other two members OF the committee.
He never said one word to me about
anything"
Councilman Penland suggested to
kirkpatrick that if he would move
into the city from his ranch that 1t
might he possible to get hold Of him
once in awhile when ne was wanted
and this resulted in further eN-
change of remarks.
1t was obvious that Mayor Best in
tended that any investigation held
should be just a conference between
himself and council IF you've got
anything you want to say against me-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-03-29

you can say it, he said to Councilman
Folsom.
II haven't anything to say against
you." said Folsom. Il want to hear
what others have to say. / want to
find out. That's why I asked for an
investigation. Everybody in town il
talking about this matter and I'm
tired of being called a spineless
councilman"
when you've been called as many
things as / have said the mayor,
you won't be SO touchy."
why did you make that statement
in the papers about your being ready
to so to the mat with us and for us
to crack our whip?" asked Folsom.
II didn't" said the mayor 81
only said that my term OF office was
an open book and that 1 defied any
body to bring their charges against
me in court. And I defy you 10 do
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-03-29
Distinction without difference.

Though the council a week ago
voted to appropriate 5000 for the
purchase of new subscriptions for
magazines at the library. in view Of
the fact that they were used almost
exclusively by local people, the war
rant has not yet been Issued because
the motion did not specify in whose
favor it was to be drawn. Last even
ing Councilman Taylor brought the
matter up. asking ror an explana-
ton. There was some objection tc
drawing it in favor of the city Ii
brary board and incidentally objec-
tion to drawing it in favor of the fl
nance committee. AS a result it has
not yet been drawn.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-03-29

it now. he said with thunderous
crescendo.
Councilman Phelps took part in
this little sally. I've heard IL said on
the streets that you have something
on me and that I'm afraid to go
ahead with this thing. I'm going TO
give you a chance to show whether
you have anything on me-"
The mayor disclaimed having said
that he had anything on Phelps.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-03-29
F,uneral TomorrOw Afternoon.

The funeral of Elmer Percil Platt,
former Pendleton boy who died sew
eral days ago in Tacoma, will be held
tomorrow afternoon at 1850 at the
Folsom chapel. Deceased was born in
this city August 81, 1Ss4, and died at
Tacoma March "a. Death has laid
a heavy hand on the family of the
deceased lately, his mother having
died October 25 and his sister on
December IS of last year.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-03-29

A recruit day at the local recruit
ing office is the record which Cor .
poraI Frank Harvey rs making. Last
night his latest recruit. Frank O'Con-
nor, an empIoye of the Eastern ore
gon State Hospital. left for Vancou-
yer. He enlisted in the hospital
CORDS. Raymond J. Blystone and
Frank Colt OF Baker. two of the lat
est recruits at the focal office. have
already left to report, Both Joined
the aviation corps There are IL
different branches of the service into
which recruits may enlist. Corporal
Harvey declares that the army Is Of
fering many opportunities for the
young man and suggests that anyone
seeking an opportunity might do wen
TO inquire at the recruiting office.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-03-29
Has blood poisoning.

Nesmith Ankeny. assistant cas- hier
of the First NationaI Bank, is today
wearing his right arm in a sling as a
result of blood poisoning developing
in his hand. The injection was caus-
ed from a bruise and had developed
to considerable extent before Mr..
Ankeney thought it serious enough to
receive medical attention.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-03-29
ssa. .OOo Turnover 70 Treasurer.

Sheriff t. d. Taylor yesterday aft
ernoon made a turnover of $S3,2@2
to Treasurer Grace Gillian. This is
the second turnover of tax money
made by the sheriff since the actual
collection of taxes began Treasurer
Gillian this morning received word
from the state treasurer that the full
amount of Umatilla county's tax pay
ment to the safe this year would be
$122.316.5O This is larger than any
other county except Multnomah pays
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-03-29

In one of the tournament games
last evening at the Bungalow Alleys
the ''HanoVans" defeated the Farms.
vorths" in two out of three games.
Hanovan rolled high single and amass-
ed high total pins for the three games.
The score: Hanovans. Kyne 1872. zoe.
l16: Gibbs. $50. 175, lis; Scott, 142.
145. 1871; Mitchell, 124. I7O. 131;
Hanovan, 17S, 1873. 211. Farnsworths
HasseI $50. 152. 1853: Walker 1852,
154. 1877; WeddIe, 1853. 100 ia; Clark,
153. 1O7, 146; Carr. $50, '12g, III.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-03-29
PRIVATE INVESTIGATION FRIDAY
CONTINUED from Page IL

cilmen demurred when, them
asked the mayor.
Anytime you saw" said Folsom.
Then 1 say Immediately after this
meeting in my office said the may
or. and it looked for a minute like he
had carried his point
Councilman Penland. however. en-
tered an objection. "I have a dozen
or men who would like to appear
before the investigation. he said.
''and 1 can't get hold OF them to
night"
BaIEs at Witnesses.
This precipitated another outburst
from the mayor on the subject of
witnesses He contended vehement
ly that the council had no right to
call in witnesses. This council dam
not sit as court" he said. land 1
want to serve notice right now that
this council viii IhoGd no such inves-
tigation.'
Mayor and Murphy Clash.
This remark seemed to arouse the
Irish nature of Councilman Murphy
very heated 'T-will-and- -you-wont'
the council had no legal right to call
in witnesses and referred Murphy To
the city attorney or any other attor
ney. Murphy said the attorneys
could be damned. or words to that
effect, but he'd like to see the color
of the mans hair who could prevent
the council getting any information
they wanted from anyone they wanted