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Morris tribune., 1917-04-13
Schoolhouse Bids Wanted

Notice is hereby given that the
school board of District No. IS of
Stevens county, Mimi, will receive
sealed bids for the erection of a
school house in said district until 2
o'clock P. M. Saturday, April %,
1917, at which time such bids will
be publicly opened and considered.
All bidders are required to accom-
pany their bids with a certified
check for 800 payable to the trea-
surer of said district as a guaranty
that a contract will be made in &C
cordance with his bid.
Plans and specifications for said
building may be examined at the
office of the Morris Tribune, Nor
ris, Mimi, and further information
can be obtained by addressing the
undersigned.
Bids will also be received at the
same time and place for a heating
plant and ventilating system for
said school building.
The board reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids.
Dated April II, 1917.
H. M. Zentner,
Clerk District No. 10,
1t Chokio, Mimi.
Morris tribune., 1917-04-13

consolidated school district of the
sixteen sections that are "included
for the Morris public schools. Under
this plan all school children living
more, than a mile distant from the
school buildings in this city will be
transported in vans provided for that
purpose. This expense is met by
the $500 appropriation that the state
makes annually for that service. In
addition the local district gets six
cents per mile per pupil for trans
portation. This will provide sufficient
money to furnish transportation for
the rural pupils. Chokio and Alberta
have alredy put this plan into effect.
Morris tribune., 1917-04-13
Notice to Consumers

Owing to the increased cost of put
ting up ice, have been obliged to
raise the price to the consumer loo
per hundred. Last season paid Acc
per load for ice and $1.25 per day for
men. This year the ice cost me 75c
per load and men $500 per day. AS
it took two months to fill the ice
houses, the increase in expense has
been large. l appreciate the patron
age I have had, and will continue
to give the very best service 1 can
at the lowest possible price. If any
one thinks 1 am getting rich at the
ice business, he can buy me out at
per cent less than my investment in
the ice company. adv
Morris tribune., 1917-04-13
Trim BUYS into Auto Co.

L. D. Trip this week purchased
the interest of John Grove in the
Morris Auto Co. and will thus be-
come associated with Clifford Lee in
one of the successful garages of the
city. Mr.. Trip has built up sue
cessful agency here for the REQ auto
mobiles and the Emerson tractor
while the NORRIS Auto Co. has here
tofore successfully handled the Over
land and Hudson autos. These pop
ular lines will continue to be han
died by the new company.
Morris tribune., 1917-04-13
Relatives Attend Funeral

Besides the many local friends
and relatives who gathered to pay
tribute at the funeral of Mrs. J. j
Gaffney last Thursday were the fol
lowing relatives from abroad: Mrs
H. J. Calkins, of Valparaiso, Ind.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Brennan and
three daughters, Mrs. Gustave Wiese
Mrs. McTighe, and Miss Eva Bren-
nan, Martin Finnegan, P. L. Finne-
gan, of st. Paul; Mrs. J. F. Kelly, OF
Minneapolis; E. J. Myers, Mrs. Johr
Myers, of Lakeville, Mimi, and Mrs
D. F. Donovan, of Lansford, N. D.
Morris tribune., 1917-04-13
Telenhone Co. Keep Open House

Beginning at two o'clock the Stew
ems County Telephone Co. will keep
open house at their new building
this afternoon and evening and in
vite the citizens and patrons of Nor
ris and surrounding country to call
and inspect the new building and
see the young ladies operating the
new switchboard. Ladies are espe-
cially invited.
Morris tribune., 1917-04-13
Hard Coal Once More

The first car of hard coal received
in Morris since S. Stewart shipped
some back from Chokio two months
ago was received in Morris Wednes-
day by the Lampert Lumber Co. Mr..
Stensland says that this car was or
dered the first part of January, and
he had about given up hope of re-
ceiving it,
Morris tribune., 1917-04-13
LOST AND FOUND

FOUND.-An overcOat. Owner can
have same by proving property
and paying for this notice.
FOUND.-Bunch of IA keys on N. P.
track near Stevens County Pro-
duce Co. Owner may have same by
paying for this notice. A. Markle.
Morris tribune., 1917-04-13

You will find more of the leading
people of Minnesota registered at the
than at any other hotel in
the cities. adv.
Morris tribune., 1917-04-13

MODERN-7-room house for rent,
will be vacant March 10. Also G.
room house, not modern, to be vacant
April 1. John Grove. If.
Morris tribune., 1917-04-13

FOR SALE.-1 wall soda fountain,
also 2 counters with marble slabs
show case, and ice cream cabinets.
The Sugar Bowl. tt.
Morris tribune., 1917-04-13
Newspaper Force Short

Both newspapers in Morris are be-
ing published under difficulties this
week on account of a shortage of
help. H. A. DeLashmutt, city editor
of the Tribune is visiting at his par
entail home at LaPlata, Mo-, while
Ed. Reilly, press feeder, left last
week for Fort Smelling and enlisted.
At the Sun Office, A. B. Newton, city
editor, is away, and Howard Murray,
linotype operator, was called to Chi
cago to testify in a lawsuit.
Morris tribune., 1917-04-13
FARMS FOR sALE-RENT

SIX PER CENT farm loans. Mark
ley Land and Loan Co., back Of
Citizens Bank, Morris, Mimi.
Morris tribune., 1917-04-13

MONEY to loan on Improved farms
in Stevens and adjoining counties.
See A. A. Stone, Morris, Mimi. If
Morris tribune., 1917-04-13

FURNISHED ROOMS.-For rent.
For light housekeeping or roomers.
Mrs. S. w. Walz.
Morris tribune., 1917-04-13

LAND FOR sALE-16O acres be-
tween Alberta, Donnelly and Nor
ris, Mimi, 80 acres in hay the bal
ance broken. It's nice and level
with some slope. No buildings, good
place to build. It's on the main
road, mail route and phone. For
price and terms. write to Lewis Le-
Sage, owner, Martinton, Iroquois
County, Ill.
Morris tribune., 1917-04-13

WANTED.-Competent girl for gen
eral homework. Good wages paid.
Mrs. H. H. Wells. tt.
Morris tribune., 1917-04-13
The MARKET PLACE
CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT

WANTED. - Competent girl for
homework. Big wages. Mrs. S.
A. Flaherty. TT.
Morris tribune., 1917-04-13

MY PLACE for sale, also my Oak
land six car. Henry HartOg. IT,.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-29
DESTRUCTIVE AND CONSTRUCTIVE TAXATION

believed trying evolve
measure that radt
pnazing all reputed be
fair demand
Ing conhscaton 1t emnent
profits and without saying that those
willing be taxed within
be fixed so that shall
activity would be crippled cash
famed employment and Affected
enterprise destroyed
Committee has fixed limit so cent
profits with good business Judgment
proposition California impose
destructive instead Of construc
this the end
limit Of their capacity All Of
increase capacity unless
plants when
expansions? And I'M
be considered the large
n materials and labor.
thinking will consider The enrich
corporations resulting which
abhoe the public
equally Objectionable
nigencer
reasoning will prevail the Mysteries Of demagsues
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-29
PEACE PROPOSALS NOT ACCEPTABLE TO US

consider the proposals OF the
looking definite determination
questions would have been re-
has taken had he ntnae
propositions as looking
to the permanent peace committed to-
reflects the sincerity OF the
warmly praises the dignity and hui
appalling Wilson points out the
adjustments left to subse
such conditions would recognize tentative
certain responsibilities this and
peder the court Of equity
paders with clean hands The
objects in this could not consist
based the word OF
other words the
obligations and the cherished prn
made unworthy of trust de-
feature whchs the vital one
explicitly evidence Of the will and purpose Of
other peoples Of the world would be
accepting"
That the States would be
false forced into
4 pledged to the
its allies with whom rrevocb
cned o max world safe for democracy"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-29
LIQUOR THE CAUSE

1t is said that four investigations
have been started into the causes OF
the military riot at Houston, Texas,
last week, one Of which is being con.
Quoted by the local civil authorities
of Houston. Not much Is to be ex-
pected OF the latter inquiry, which
will be prejudiced from the start on
account Of the color OF the soldiers.
The black man has little chance for
justice in the South either as a SOL
der or civilian. The Intelligencer
Is not defending the mutinous and
murderous acts of the colored troops
involved in this deplorable affair, but
it believes that the authorities of
Houston are partly responsible for
the tragedy. This opinion IS deduced
from the very strong limitations that
the soldiers were liquor crazed when
they ran amuck.
A Southern Representative, speak
Ing Of the riot. says: II have very
grave suspicious that in this particu-
lar instance the investigation will dis.
close that 1t was attributable to a
very mean grade Of liquor INDUCED in
BY negro soldiers" Now II this sur
mise proves to be correct. tho main
question for the investigators ought
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-29

to be, where and from whom did the
soldiers obtain the liquor. There is
not only a Federal law against SELL
ing intoxicants to soldiers, but the
Secretary Of War has established a
protective zone for all army camps.
If these soldiers bought liquor from
bootleggers, or secured 1t in blind
tigers" the authorities Of the State
of Texas and OF the city OF Houston
are not wholly without responsibility
in the matter. The soldiers guilty OF
murderous acts should be punished, but
it will be an Intellectual inquiry that
fails to find out who sold the liquor to
them and allow them to 90 free OF
equally merited punishment.
We had an experience in Wheeling
that came near resulting In muir
derous outcome between soldiers and
Martins Ferry officials. And liquor
was the provoking cause of that row.
1t Is more than likely that it will be
found to have been at the bottom of
the Texas affair.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-29
MUST ACT NOW

A few days ago The Intelligencer
urged upon the people Of Ohio
County and Wheeling the necessity
Of taking some action with regard to
securing the early construction Of the
Wheeling & Eastern Railroad. 1t I'M
pressed the Importance Of the COM
pletion of the road to this community,
and in reiteration declares that it
would be nothing short Of business
calamity should this project lapse
through Indifference or any other
cause.
It has been shown beyond the Ques-
ton Of doubt that it will not only be
q profitable investment for sharehold-
ers but Of great pecuniary advantage
to the industrial and commercial in
terests Of Wheeling. Such road has
been talked Of for years and its
desirability Is not matter Of specu-
Iation. The public and the business
interests Of this section are well
acquainted with the competitive bene-
ffts that will accrue through the COM
pletion Of the road to the Pennsyl-
vania coal fields in Greene County
and along the Monongahela River.
Just why there is any delay in the
matter Is hard to discover.
Now Is the time to push it through,
when money Is plentiful and business
is at the high tide. It is well known
that the Pennsylvania and Baltimore
4 Ohio Railroads are doing all they
can to discourage the construction of
the Wheeling & Eastern. and that
fact alone ought to convince the
people that 1t should Be built This
community has suffered from allow
3ax similar projects to drop. 1t can
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-29
Ripping Rhymes
BY WALT MASON
SMALL SOLDIERS.

Small boys have Quit their playing,
their sliding on the hill. and now they
are displaying great military skill All
round me behold them. in marches and
paradcs; small generals enrolled them
in legions and brigndcS, They WELD.
with valor Roman. their rifles made Of
boards. and bravely charge the focman
with little wooden swords No kids
plead for exemption, nil long to brnndish
arms and none has asked redemption
from war and It's alarms. The old time
hobby horses. tho roller skates arc gone
imaginary corses are piled upon the
lawn. Tho boys who would be pitchers
and make baseball trade, are busy
now as ditchers, for trenches must be
made. They toll with wooden shorels,
no soldier loafs or stalls. the boys from
humble novels. the boys from stately
halls. There Is no weary Stacker for
peace with shameful Joys, there is no
wrining Stacker among the little boys.
No kid so keen for peace IS that he
would dodge the fray because he buys
three nicces and sundry uncles hay.
The kids, 90 small their mothers put
them 70 bed Mt night, are shamtng elder
brothers who fear TO go and fight.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-29
IT IS THE KAISER S WAR

The Hohenzollern autocracy Is in.
sistently and pervertingly impressing
upon the German people and the army
that the war they are engaged In Is
a defensive war and that Germany
was forced to fight. The reason for
such a transposition Of the facts Is
obvious. 1t is to save the Kaiser and
his Junker counseIlors from the grow
Ing wrath Of the people, who are find
ing out things about the monstrous
conspiracy that precipitated the great
conflict upon the world. 1t has only
been a week ago that the German
Emperor in addressing his troops in
Flanders said: 1.-The Germans have
realized who is the instigator OF this
war and who is the chief enemy
England" That is a preposterous
proposition In the light Of history
which shows that it took England
over two years to prepare against the
direct onslaught Of the German forces.
But Emperor goes further in his
deception in telling his troops that
the prize Of the war is the German
peoples decentralization at sea and
freedom at home"
The last phrase separated from the
context Of Misrepresentation bears
an unconscious truth freedom at
home" That certainly should be the
prize Of the German people, freedom
that has long been denied them by
the Kaiser. 1t is the fear Of the
throne that the German people are
beginning to realize the enormous
burdens put upon them by the dream
of world domination of the Hohen'
zollern dynasty, and the indignities
they have suffered through the mill
taristic rule Of the Kaiser.
! II the German people want to know
the real cause of the war they have
only to look back on the Zabern affair.
The people of that town revolted
against the insolence of the militar-
lists quartersd there, 1t was the real
birth Of the democratic spirit which
has been growing stronger ever since.
It was the fear of this spirit, mani
Testing itself against Tho ovcrbcaring
ard hrntal treatment Of civilians Inv
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-29

the soldiery, eliminating In revolu'
ton, that resolved the Kaiser upon a
foreign war as a means OF keeping
the restless people true to him. To
hold his job the Emperor plunged his
people into this sickening slaughter
Former Ambassador Gerard in his
book, my Four Years IN Germany
referring to this says: This Is no
new trick Of a ruling and aristocratic
class. From the days when the
patricians Of Rome forced the people
into war whenever the people showed
a disposition to demand their rlghtS'
autocracies have always turned to
war as the best antidote against the
spirit Of democracy"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-29

This country has tho finest natural
inland waterway system in the world.
We have already expended the larger
part Of $9nn. 06n. moo on II. more money
than any other country has spent ON
similar projects. yet we have less 10
show for the investment. Even the New
York barge canal. built at Il cost OF near
ly $50. 900. 900. not counted in the above
amount, may be Of doubtful utility. &C
cording to we'll informed waterways .au-
thorities living In that State.
Waterway expenditures, National or
State, under present political conditions,
have little relation to commercial use.
Every year Congress blindly. atmless-
~ dumps millions of dollars Into count
less creeks, shallow and shifting rivers.
and canals. in manner that would
wreck any private business in a week
time Few Of the projects would pass
II presented singly. or If left to the ap-
propriations committee. or to budget
system. If any similar private trans
portation. manufacturing or other pusl-
ness were to be undertaken, experts IA
miliar with the business end OF the
proposition would first be placed on the
job-not river lobbyists who figure In
waterway associations. or army enSi-
!neers enjoying soft snap removed
from actual danger. or cabinet ofhcers,
but real experts.
Applying like methods to our govern
ment waterways projects Is one or the
essentials in doing away with scandal
Gus pork barrel" legislation.
Let us first suppose communities al
homo are ready 20 accept practical IN
stead OF a potential use of waterways.
not to reduce "atl rates by fictitious
water competition. or secure govern
ment expenditures for local contractors
and others selfish interests. but for
actual commercial USE Then let US
suppose that the locaA community will
refrain from demanding that Its repre-
sentatives be required to fight for his
share" Of money from the FEDERAL treas
ury. When ready to take up the sub
iect intelligently, unhampered by pol
tiles or influence a board Of nonpar-
tisan experts should be selected. per-
haps appointed by tho president, to de-
termine present and future waterways
needs. That board should be composed
Of men familiar with real commercial
and transportation needs. men with some
knowledge Of European waterways,
which have moro failures than successes
to their credit. and with some definite
understanding Of causes for our own
innumerable inland waterway failures.
4 GARD OF this character, with fixed
powers and duties, fashioned on tho
lines of the Interstate Commerce Conf
mission. has been proposed under H. R.
332, 65th Congress, LIST Session.
Under the provision Of the bill that
board would take over all government
property used in waterway Improvement
and 1t would employ civil engineers and
such army engineers as might be
spared by the war department. The
board would undertake an intelligent
survey Of conditions including prob
able commerce. best craft to be used
ownership and character Of terminals
any any data regarding private water
power or private land reclamation
schemes now carried on at Government
expense under the cloak Of improve
ment for navigation. Power to require
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-29
ARGENTINA SATISFIED
WITH TEUTON REPLY

BUENOS AIRES, Aug. 28.-Germa.
nys reply to Argentina's note embody-
ing demands in connection with the
submarine affair affecting Argentine
shipping has been received. In off,
cial circles IL was stated that the re-
ply was satisfactory.
The note says that Germany, "in
order 10 maintain friendly relations
with Argentina. is willing to modify
her blockade Of enemy coasts, allow.
ing freedom Of the seas TO vessels IN
der the Argentine flag carrying food"
The note also promises the payment
of an indemnity for the sinking Of the
Argentine steamer Toro by German
submarine. :
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-29

He hangs out flag from his home ana
his office
: He always stands up ut Inc 9|o'
Spanglcd Banner"
In talks and discussions nc Fa'4s a. wv
Prussians
And handles the kaiser In vtrulent
He always is present AT loyalty meet
And up on the platform he pays for
q scat.
The price dncsent matter ms prohts
arc fattcr
Since war gave him chances for cor
nerInE whcat)
lie talks with emotion Of brave soldier
ladhcS"
Or noble young jackics who sntl on
the FOAM
Then shoots up the price OF potatoes
and rice.
Uc prais brave mothers VINO give
their sons freely.
Then soaks those same mothers Tor
clothing and food,
Hut if you cry TRAITOR" this smooth
Spectator
VIII think you are one of lunatic
brood.
Yet BENEDICT Arnold was only pikcr
Compared TO the man who. amid all
tho strife.
VIII seize on the chances to force huge
advances
In things that nation depends on
for life:
lie did his foul work in the war Of
secession
He poisoned our boys In the conflict
with Spain
High up on y Eibbet we ought to en-
hibit
This traitor who holds up n nation
for gain!
-BERTON BRALEY.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-29
Greek Steamship Sunk
By German Submarine

AN ATLANTIC PORT. Aug. 2S.-Thc
Greek steamship Nea-EllaA. a vessel OF
3.517 tons gross register. which LETT
Baltimore May 20 with cargo OF grain
for Italy. was sunk June in the Med
iterrancAn by n German submarine. ac-
cord!ng to William White. q member
of the crew who arrived here today on
French steamer. No lives were last,
White said. the ship being sunk by
Guntirc after the crew had taken to life.
boats. They were picked up BY q
French cruiser and landed at Saloniki.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-29

not afford to default in this instance.
It is amply able to finance the road,
1t has become. progressive and public
spirited enough to keep up with the
procession. 1t knows 1t ought to
do it.
Then why not do it now?
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-29
HOUSEWIVES REPORTING.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 2S.--By ping
n weekly record Of purchases and con-
sumption Of foodstuffs. American house
wives arc aftording the department OF
agriculture an opportunity to gain
comprehensive idea OF the nations diet
II department bulletin announces today
Housewives arc furnishing a weekly re-
rort on supplies kept on hand in family
lnId~rs I'm connection with the federal
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-29
NOTICE.

Persons desiring to call The
InteIIiqeneer editorial rooms are
Informed that members OF the
staff are on duty constantly from
7 o'clock In the evening until 3
o'clock In the morning, and that
inability to secure connection with
The TntelIioeneer office can only.
be due to inefficient telephone
service. Always demand getting
connection when you desire It, and
do not be put of with the opera.
tors statement that the telephone
10 not being answered. d
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-29
CAPITAL news

CHARLESTON. W. Va. Aug. %
The first five per cent Of the drafted
men in Charleston's quota OF "a Will
20 to the cantonment at Petersburg.
Va. one at a time If the regulations OF
the provost marshal are carried out
strictly. The regulations provide that
the first five pcr cent Of the exemption
boards quota shall be sent on Septem-
49, nrd At that. thara Ia
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-29
TO InstilI Patriotism

For the purpose Of insttlling hisheh-
degree of patriotism among the teach
ers in the public schools Of West Vir-
ginia. the state department OF schools
is cooperating with the National becur-
ity League in having speakers q ha-
tional prominence address the teach
ers In their county institutes. the
speakers arc college professors ana
presidents and officials of the league.
Three Of them are To speak In various
nlanaa In tha Etnfa this waet
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-29
MoonahinS Laid

Deputy I. Katzem. OF the prohIbItIoH
department reported to headquarters
today the discovery Of noonshlne sui
in Mercer county, near SpanishpurS'
He conhscated and DESTROYED the QUIZ
At. together with two gallons OF corn
LIQUOR and 100 gallons Of prepared
mash found on the premises. and ar.
rested John May. charged with opera
ting the still. May was taken pciore
the United States commissioner ~
Princeton and bound over to the red
cral grand Jury for the Bluefeld term.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-29

Hay fever disappears with the hrst
frost. Anticipating that frost by sitting
half an hour each day In refrigerating
plant will cure the sniffles, says TN
ingenious comforter. Those who are
willing 10 try anything once should go
70 1t and tell us about II.