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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-22
ONE DEATH RESULTED FROM
GREAT SIXTY PERSONS
SAID TO HAVE BEEN INJURED.

Atlanta, Ca, May 22.-Having
wiped out seventy-five blocks
through the residence district, maxi
ing 10000 people homeless and with
a property loss of not less than
$3,00O,OO0, one of the worst fires in
the south's history was finally
brought under control today by the
liberal use of dynamite. Only one
death was reported from the great
conflagration, that of Miss Bessie
Hodges, due to shock. Sixty persons
were injured.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-22
NOT EASY for men
WITH PARTIAL De:
PENDENTS TO DODGE

do was done for him. For several
days he seemed to be doing well and
large hopes were given for speedy
recovery, but suddenly on Sunday
evening change came, and in lit
tie time he passed away.
There are left besides his wife
and children, two sisters, Mrs. j. N.
Williams and Mrs. T. N. Hoxen, and
one brother, j. B. Hook.
The funeral was held Thursday
afternoon, May II, at the home on
west Second street, conducted by
Rev. w. ]. Todd, with interment in
Graceland cemetery.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-22

Grafton for cancer recently. Mr..
Baldwin is reported as doing nicely
at this time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. S. Neel are
making an over Sunday visit with
their son, Frank Neel and family, in
Gilmore City.
Mrs. Robert Holmes and little
son, who have been visiting the for
mer's brother, James Follett, return
ed this noon to their home at Clear
Lake.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-22
Obituary..

David James Hook was born in
Shelbyville, Ind, Oct. 3, 1S47, and
died at Rochester, Mimi, May H.,
1917. With his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. d. L. Hook, he came to Iowa in
the spring of 1856 and settled near
Tunnel Mill, this county. On Jan.
i, 1871, he was married to Mary G..
Meade, who still lives to mourn the
loss OF loving and devoted husband.
70 them was born one son-Theo-
dore F. Hook. They also have an
adopted daughter, Mrs. Geo. E. Kent.
Most of their married life they re-
sided on a farm near Stanhope, but
three years ago they moved to Web
ster City, The parents of Mr.. Hook
were among the pioneers of Hamil-
ton county and were devoted to the
building up of the Methodist church,
and Mr.. Hook, deceased, has always
been associated with this church. AL
though not member, he has shown
very kindly interest, and with his
wife was in his accustomed place in
the church on the Lords day. AL
though suffering great deal of pain
and distress because of his illness,
he bore it withNgreat patience and
looked forward to hospital treatment
for restoration of health. He was
very fortunate in having his son
from Calgary. Canada, accompany
him to the hospital. where every
care that science and affection could
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-22
LINER
IA TOTAL | Wreck
Vessel and Cargo Worth $2,000,oO0
Wrecked on English Coast.

Boston, May 22.-The Leyland
liner Coleman, GAO tons, was
wrecked last night on the south
coast of England, according to ca
blegram received by the agent of the
line here today. The message said
that the steamer, which was carry
ing cargo of munitions, grain, lum-
Der and cotton from this port, prob
ably would be total loss.
The cause of the accident and the
fate of the crew were not mentioned.
The steamer with her cargo was val
ued at ,$2,O00,0O0.
The varnish you want, any size,
mr. anvt hing at Tea6'S d-f.t-ff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-22
ATLANTA C0nfLACRA-
ton is BLOCKED BY
DYNAMITE EXPLOSION

States boats gone cruising for this
country, but merely delivering them
selves to their purchasers.
He explained, however, that they
went under their own power, as the
German boats came to American
waters. !. NJ
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-22
On the Mend.

Recent word from Mr.. and Mrs.
IA. H. Horn, of Albuquerque. New
Mexico. says Mrs. Horn is now i'm
proving. She seems to have passed
the critical point and is on the up
grade. The physicians at the sani-
tarium where they are staying now
give them much announcement.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-22
Are You a Volunteer Food Producer

Are You q Volunteer Food Producer
The Extension Department at
Ames has asked each county to enlist
every person who is, producing food
or helping preserve it. With that in
mind the County Agricultural Com
mittee has been getting the blanks
signed up and sent in. County Lead
err Murray McMurray sent SO blanks
all filled out each day last week to
Ames, and plans to do so every day
for the next two weeks, till couple
of thousand people in this city have
signed up. He spoke to the high
school and grades this morning and
every one of the students is enthus-
iastic about getting in line. The
purpose of the movement is to deter
mine what is being done and to give
an opportunity to distribute helpful
literature to everyone who signs up.
A little button in blue background
with the map of Town on it which in
turn has the red letters V. F. P. is
sent to every member and already
men and women and boys and girls
in this place are wearing them. Make
this little badge badge of patriot
ism and look to see if your neighbor
is wearing one, or if he is not doing
his share in the production of food.
Blanks can be obtained from any
school pupil above the age of ten
years, or any member Of the County
A uricultural Com mitteP
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-22

The Zeigler & Stow barber shop,
now located in one of the Martin
store buildings, will move June to
the basement room under the Hahne
printing office.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-22
4 MISSISSIPPI MOB PLANS ON
BURNING ANOTHER NEGRO AT
THE STAKE ASSAULTED A
CHILD.

Washington, May 22.-Men seek
ing exemption from military service
because of dependents want to make
sure that the dependents referred to
have no other means of support and
are solely dependent upon them, 9TH
erwise the men cannot hide behind
the petticoats of children, declared
Provost Marshal Crowder in ex-
! planning questions relating to regis
4 tration under the CONSUMPTION law.
New Orleans, La, May ga
Pottscamp, Miss, negro was tor
tured and burned at the stake today
by mob of more than 1000 whites,
including many women and children,
and a general burning is planned of
other negroes implicated in the
criminal assault of little white girl,
1.-The daughter of Eli Parsons. After
the accused man had been taken by
the mob from officers of the law and
the flames were already smuggling his
flesh, he admitted that he had
chopped off the head of little An
toniette Rappal, after making a
criminal assault upon the child three
weeks ago. He also implicated two
other negroes, who, he said, after
wards assaulted the body. A wit
ness, Thomas Ford, was taken into
custody as one of those accused, and
leaders say that as soon as the first
man is found, that they, too, will be
burned. AS the negro was burning
the mother of the little girl, who
stood nearby, cried, "Let him suffer
as he made my little girl suffer-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-22
Political Gossip.

Clarion Clipper: Down in Web
ster City it is reported that Senator
D. C. Chase will not run again owing
to the fact that he has had two
terms. Dame Rumor has it that
RUDE McFerren, representative from
Hamilton county; Eugene Schaffer
of Eagle Grove and H. w. ENEMY Of
Eldora are possible candidates to
succeed Chase. The senatorial dis
trict is composed Of Hamilton, Har-
din and Wright counties.
For years everyone has known
that Chase has been ambitious to go
to congress, and whether he will
have courage to tackle Frank Woods
is the question. 1t is certain that
the present congressman made a
woeful mistake concerning the sem
timent back home when he went
wrong on the war issue. Chase, be-
ing shrewd politician, will make
the most of the mistake when the
proper time comes. Trust Chase for
that.
But to get back to Wright county
and the state senatorship, it looks
like each county will have candi-
date for the senate. The name of
ENEMY will not strike terror here,
but nevertheless there is no need to
go to sleep at the switch, and lit
tie careful planning might be in or
der in this county.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-22
Bow Scouts, Attention.

8# The Webster City band will put
on an entertainment next Friday
evening, assisted by the Harmony
Harp orchestra, local vocalists and
readers, and are going to pay per-
centage of the sales into the scout
fund, give two prizes to the boys
selling the largest number of tick
cts, and free tickets to every boy
selling ten or more. See VIM. Fox,
Lloyd DeFrance of F. o. Satter for
tickets. Webster City Band. dis
Brushes for paints and varnishes
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-22

Window glass any size at Tecd's.
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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-22
For Land Buyers.

Will make trip with automobile
every week to Dodge county, Mimi.
twenty miles north of the Iowa line.
Soil the same as Hamilton county,
Iowa. Price SIS to $125 per acre.
Small cash payment and long time
on the balance. With corn at $1.5O
per bushel, land must advance in
price. Rube McFerren. d-f-t-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-22

than heaven; nothing is nearer to
heaven than earth.-Hare.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-22

You save money If you buy 1t
at Teed & Teed's. d-f-t-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-22

Sterling belts for gentlemen at
Teed & Teed's. d-f-t-tf.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-22

Brushes for paints and varnishes
ut Teed's. d-f-t-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-03

to District departments and institu-
lions for use-materials amounting to
$S.99S.16. and horses and mules amount
ing to $1s.s4071. There was also sold
value to the District. s5.776.11: making
total of savings and sales by this
means Of $31.614.9s. In addition to
seeing to the use of the materials re-
all materials before the final DISPOSE
ton of the same. and much material
that would otherwise be disposed of
prematurely is returned for use. The
system of property accounting. as d.
rected by the Commissioners, has re-
suited in a more careful accounting
for all District properties and has re-
suited IN very great saving to the Dis
II all estimates of the regular an
the District of Columbia were re-
auired to be included in one bill-the
District appropriation bill-Congress
would have at hand the total of all
appropriations required for the pay
ment Of such expenses.
Under present law appropriations for
the regular annual expenses of the
government of the District of Column
bia are included in at least three. and
sometimes more, different bills-the Dis
trict of Columbia bill, the sundry civil
bill. and the legislative. executive, and
judicial bill. BY reason Of this fact
these appropriations and the account
ing therefor are carried on sundry diff
ferent lsdgers by the Treasury Depart
ment-the District Of Columbia ledger
the War ledger. the Interior ledger,
the sundry civil ledger, etc, and ac-
counted for in the annual statement of
Receipts and expenditures of the gov
eminent of the United States" as ex-
penditures of said departments In
no one ledger in the Treasury is there
brought together the several appro-
Driations for the expenses OF the gov
eminent of the District of Columbia.
Congress has recognized the fact that
the Commissioners. in order to COM
ply with the law prohibiting them
from submitting estimates in excess of
twice the estimated revenues for a
given fiscal year. should have before
them all items in any way affecting
those revenues. and therefore provided
in the last District act:
Section 6. That hereafter comics of
all estimates of appropriations in any
way affecting the revenues Of the Dis
trict of Columbia shall be furnished to
the Commissioners Of said District on
or before October 1 Of each wear.
1t is therefore respectfully recon-
mended that the following legislation
or Of similar purport, be enacted:
That hereafter all estimates of an
preparations in any way afrectine The
evenues OF the District of Columbia
snail be submitted to the Commission
ers thereof and by them be submitted
to Congress as part Of the estimates
of said District
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-03
TAXATION.
Assessments,
Assessment Of Real Estate.

The assessment of real estate for the
nscai year 1918 Is as follows: Land,
$2os.sT7's3s; improvements, 5000. 7s5, $40;
total. $41o.173.6os: tax. $s.152,so4.14.
This shows raise of only $1,000. 900
in land assessments above the amernt
OF three years ago. or about 100000
above last year, since 100000 worth
of land assessment have been absorbed
in public ownership during the last
three years.
high cost Of building materials and the
advanced rates of labor have discour-
aged the sale of unimproved property.
resulting in a shrinkage Of land values
me assessors nave been compelled to
recognize this condition and their judg-
ment is reflected in the recent assess
ment, which does not show the usual
raise in land values for a triennial pc
riod.
The addition of several field men
during the past year has materially
aided in the work Of equalization and
closer inspection of old buildines in
Georgetown. Southwest Washington and
the business ;n ess section. and has re-
sessments on old improvements. This
work will be extended for use in the
next assessment. The present assess
ment is for the years ls18-19, and
marks the beginning Of biennial assess
ments under the law Of September /.
1916.
Personal Tax Assessments.
The personal tax levy for the fiscal
year 1917 totaled sl.37i,374.91. The as
sessed valuation of tangible persoual
property amounted to s3S,316,6S7. This
amount was levied upon household fur
niture above the exemption of $1,000,
and upon goods, wares merchandise.
jewelry. stock in trade, boats. vehicles.
PERSONAL PROPERTY.
Glasses Of property and rate Of tax.
Personal property, at III per cenv,. S574. 750.Of
Building and loan associations Al !. NE- : .
per cent on gross earnings. "a 469 0S
Incorporated savings banks, at-l per ~
cent on gross eAfnings less inter-
est paid deposftors ............, 1863k64
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-03

eight checks, the majority Of which
were mailed, were disbursed to aban-
doned wives and non-supported wives
and children, and 3.376 checks were
paid to benefciaries of the police and
nremen's relief fund.
Purchasing ohacer.
All supplies. stores. materials and
equipment required for the various d.
visions Of the District government are
purchased through this ONCE.
The total expenditures for the year
ending June 50, 1917, amounted to 81
S75,s14.11. for supplies and materials,
as follows:
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CT.
Official checks drawn
during year 1917. .$11. see, 430.48
Iinexp.1l.d balances
repaH TO . United
States treasurer. 1.04l .452. 9s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-03
DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE.

There have been no particular changes
in the insurance affairs Of the District OF
Columbia during the past year; This de-
partment was organized in 1902 and is
charged with all matters pertaining to
insurance, insurance companies. beneficial
orders and associations, subject only to
the general supervision Of the Commits
sioners.
Since the. department was organized
several amendments have been made to
the insurance laws. but they are still in
adequate and should be revised. The de-
partment of insurance should have au-
thority to petition the courts for re-
ceivers where insurance concerns are
proved to be insolvent. This is not the
case now.
attention in the field Of fire insurance Is
Its excessive expense Many people who
have studied the situation in the District
Of Columbia feel that. the cost OF hre
insurance to the residents Of Washington
is excessive. Since the establishment Of
this department there have been received
in premiums for IRE insurance the total
Of 81. 100 sss. ana s7e the total losses paid
Residents Of the District during 1916
paid for premiums on all classes of insur-
ance $1,000. 437.7e. The losses paid on
1I2.3s, and the risks written. exclusive Of
casualty, amounted to $1.357.272, 22S.S1
The premiums received and losses paid
have been divided as follows
Class. Premiums reed losses paid.
Life .......... $6A1 ,094.f5 s., dS2 OH q.
Fire and marine. Loss. 1915 Ala. 16N "a
Miscellaneous 16O.21l.o6 a35.913.H
Total ...... $780,. 4s7.7e 1854 .1l2. 50
During the calendar year 1916 $50 in
surance companies and associations were
licensed to transact business in the DIS
trict Of Columbia
ment during 1915 consisted Of $20.153.51
for license fees and assignments and
So. ss7.7s for taxes on premises. making
. total Of $113.1sl.2s. an increase over
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-03

the previous calendar year of $7,0e2.7e.
The total expenses of operating this de-
partment for the year 1916 were $11,-
616.10.
There were twenty companies admitted
to the District. seven Withdrew or rein
sured and two companies withdrew APP
plfcatfons for license or were refused.
Department of Weights, Measures
aud Morkafe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-03

Inventory at close of business June
80, 1917, discloses the District at that
time had stock of construction ma
terials in. the various property yards
amounting to 500, 902.08.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-03

Electric light companies. at 4 per
cent ON gross earnings. .........
Telephone companies, at 4 per cent
Gaslight companies. ut 5 per cent
on gross earnings ...............-
Georgetown Barge, Dock, Elevator
and Railway Company, at s per
cent on gross earnings. ......-...
National banks. at 9 per cent on
gross earnings .s..............
Trust companies, at 6 per cent on
gross earnings
Street railways, at 4 per cent on
BIubS EeceIptB
Washington Market Company, at 4
per cent on gross earnings from
conduits .................
Total :
Increase 1917 over 1910
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-03

The work of the department in en-
forcing law in cases where II was
necessary to make arrests was again
heavy during the fiscal year, and the
total number Of cases made for all
offenses was 1852, against 3s,377 In
1915. OF this number 6S.2S per cent were
white as against $50 per cent in 1915:
and HIP per cent were colored In 1917.
as against $3.50 per cent in 1915. OF
the 9,562 cases. S.742 were for violation
Of the traf1ic regulations.
Perhaps the most important feature
of the record OF arrests. which brings
out the intelligence and carefulness Of
the members Of the force in enforcing
the law and in gathering and preserv-
ing evidence. is in the fact that out Of
the 1852 cases which were made dur
ing the year 1917 the percentage of
convictions. exclusive of those held for
investigation and as witnessed, was
1888 per cent. as compared with s1.f7
per cent in 1916 and 1913 per cent in
1915.
The work in the detective bureau, a.
well as that in most of the precincts.
was also greatly increased. the num-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-03
Balance to credit Of disbursinE on

Balance to credit Of disbursing on
Ger. District Of Columbia. June
80, 1917 .-........... ..-...... $7s.0I1 40
The total number of checks issued
in payment of contracts, supplies, SAL
aries paid by check, ETC.. was LOT 500
The number of vouchers upon which
checks and cash was disbursed was
28,466, or 375 more than were issued
Der of cash payments as fees to Wit
nesses and jurors. etc. totaled 3,03s.
Eight thousand eight hundred ana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-05
Dresden Designs in Fashion

On these dark, rich surfaces there are Ores
den flowers in whatever colors that can be
tremendously blended together. The founda-
ton of such frocks is satin not taffeta. There
is a perverse way with some of the dress
makers of using this unpiabe weave of silk
as a foundation to the soft draperies of tulle,
net. lace and wolfe, but women should demur
against this method. There are times when
taffeta makes good foundation for a beauti-
full bit of lace or a wild splash of brocaded
ribbon, but one is always on the safe side in
choosing satin when all the drapery must go
against a sedate foundation.
Because of this fantasy of fashion, this i'm
pulsve departure from the routine of style
laid out for women, all manner of Pompadour
and Dresden ribbons hats, handbags, and even
slippers have been brought into limelight.
The gown which is sketched to-day shows
the use of Dresden ribbon in addition to a
Japanese bow at the back Of the dance frock.
The entire gown has merit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-05

TIME wave Of Powered frocks that swept
over the country during June was
really surprise to the dressmakers
as well as to the public. And the dressmaker
who advised one Of her best customers to wear
lowered wolfe or chiffon was guide worth
possessing.
There was no concerted movement toward
the introduction of deep, rich Dresden and
Pompadour gowns in the late spring fashions.
Few of the French designers introduced them
as costumes of Importance. The American
shops offered few of them, but they did not
persuade their patrons to buy them.
However, the public took the Dresden gown
to its heart, and now such frocks filter about
like multi-colored butterflies lowering over
field. Here and there one sees young girls in
Dresden gowns Of white, cream and the Sax
ony tints, but the majority choose kings blue,
beetle green, dead leaf brown, black and red
in that shade called "dregs Of wine which has
a strong undercurrent Of SOLDERING black run
ming through IT,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-05
Foulard Once
More Popular

n HME. JENNY gets the credit Of IN
N Producing the combination Of whit
organdy and blue and white foulart
This model did not meet with as much success
in March as it did in June. Those who did ns
accept it in its entirety built up an adapts
gown which was quite successful. There vas
a knife-pleated skirt Of blue foulard, viii
loose Russian blouse of white orgsndy, belt
ed, collared and cuffed with the foulard. Tbs
is still considered one of the attractive frocc
of the season.
The majority of women, however, pre'e
yelling a foulard frock with dark blue vcie
This deadens the design and renders the star
inG white dot vague and mst-like. The con'
bination of wolfe and foulard is kept for ID
formal hours, but the dressmakers now sex
a way in which foulard can be made TO ser'
for the afternoon. This is done by drapns
it in combination with cream chiffon, using
weave of silk that is dyed in unusual eolors'
The sketch shows such a frock The fos
lard is in broad stripes of cream and on
rose. The skirt is made of separate plea
Of the material with a coin dot border 80
the selvedge is allowed to drop at each SIDE F"
order to show panel Of the cream cnln"
skirt. There are loose sleeves Of the chinc'
q panel of the foulard at the back and w
front Of the bodice and deep collar OF Wv
much sought after Van Dyke lace