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The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-03-01
WASHINGTON FEAST
GIVEN BY PUPILS
After Repast Miss Hsch's Play
Wins Applause-Hatchet
and Tree Shown.

The members Of the School Board
and Superintendent Croker were last
night entertained at dinner served BIZ
the senior cooking class of the Central
High School under the direction of
Miss Kelly. The table was decorated
with 4 cherry tree, bearing a small
Ratchet, while the menu cards were
shaped like hatchets. Everything was
carried out in Washington idea, re-
Winding the diners of the story told of
Washington when he hued The cherry
tree in his fathers yard.
Several short appropriate addresses
we're made by members Of the School
Board. All the members OF the cook
ing class were present.
Following the dinner q celebration in
honor of George Washington was Civ
en- at the High School by the children
Of the Lorimier School at which the
play entitled, '"Fhe Making of the
Flag" and written by Miss Celeste
Hoch, was presented.
The leading role was taken by Viii
lard Richardson. who appeared as
George Washington, while Helen Lamb
portrayed Betsy Ross. \ Ratchet
drill carried cut by 20 boys of the
school brought applause from the
spectators. 1t was followed by flag
drill in which Is girls took part, each
one carrying star spangled banner.
The program included several patri-
attic songs, Gs Float. Bonnie Flag,
George Washington" Little Sol
aier," and "The Red Cross Maid and
two solos by Dick Cunningham and
Virginia Skies.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-03-01
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

Notice is hereby given that letters
of administration upon the estate Of
Emma NcLain, deceased. have been
granted to the undersigned by the
Probate Court of Cape GirardeaI
County, Missouri, bearing date the 23d
day of February, 1917.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required TO exhibit
them to the undersigned for allowance
within six months from the date of
said letters, or they may be precladcd
from any benefit Of such estate; and
if said claims be not exhibited within
one year from the date Of the publica
ton of this notice, they will be for
ever barred.
A. y. Caldwell.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-03-01
MRS. CHAPPIUS IS
GIVEN YEONEN PRIZE
Gets Sack Of Flour for Best
Make-Up at Mask
Ball.

Mrs. Louisa Ch&pp;Cs was awarded
q sack OF flour As the frs prize given
last night at the mask Ea1 of the
Women which was held d. West End
Hall. Mrs. Chappius appeared as an
old colored woman. wearing a shabby
dress of manifold colors. : string OF
large beads around nor neck carried
big alarm clock. On ore foot she
wore a slipper and shoe on the
other; one stocking was black and the
other white.
The second prize was carried off by
4. D. Wilson, who appeared as a
yeoman in a white dress With green
trimming. He wore white shoes and
stockings. He carried q large bow
and arrow. :, Hs ,was given three
pounds CT coffee for the second prize.
William Kruger ';as awarded tire
third prize, consisting Of . box OF
laundry soap. He was dressed as
sandwich man. II were . pair. Of
overalls, a r1ackir&w end 4 large
SOmbrerO hat.
The masks were iudgcG oy . con-
mittee of rhree, composed Of s. \.
Dormitzer. c. l.. ChiIds and Policeman
Cy Freeman. Before The awarding Of
the prizes the masked dancers lad to
pass the Judges and after reviewing
the masks the Judges consulted few
minutes before agreeing on the win
ners.
About 200 persons we're present at
the mask ball More than one-half
of that number wore masks while the
others appeared in ball costumes.
Joe Price. district manager Of the
Yeomen, attracted considerable alton
ton. He was dressed as . schoolgirl |
in a short white dress, carrying books |
under his arm. A nanber of other /
freallv masks were seen on the floor. |
The clown costume and the Chinese
dress were given the preference.
The affair was a great success and /
exceeded the expectations Of every
pre concerned. Another ball will be ,
given By the Women shortly after
Lent, and it is believed that the sec
,nd event VII even be nlorc splendid
han last nights bail.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-03-01
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

Notice is hereby given that letters
testamentary On the estate Of An
thony (Antorc) Benson, deceased,
were granted to the undersigned by
the Cape Girardc&u Court of Common
Pleas, Of Cape G;raldeau County, Mis-
sour, on the Goth day OF January,
1914. Persons, having claims again5t
said estate are requested to exhibit
the same to the undersigned for al
lowance within six months after the
date Of said letters, or they may be
precluded from any benefit of said es-
tate. And if such claims b. not eX-
hibitcd within one year from the date
Of the last insertion OF this publica-
ton they shall be forever barred.
Dated Jan. 90. 1917.
Charles Biattner.
Public Administrator
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-03-01
RUSSELL Wins
FIGHT FOR HIS
FLOOD MEASURE
Senate Passes Bill to Build
Levee From Cairo to the
GuIf-TO Be Law.
SIS, 100000 GIVEN
TO AID THE FARMER
Missouri Congressman Made
Vigorous Fight to Induce Sem
ate to Adopt Bill.
BY international News Service.

BY International News Service.
Washington, Feb. 26.-Congressman
Joseph J. Russell OF Missouri Won a
victory tonight when the United
States Senate passed the Humphreys
flood control bill, appropriating $40
100000 for levee system from Cairo
to the gulf and $6.5O0,00O to be used
IN Harvesting ether rivers that run
into the Mississippi, north of Cairo.
The measure, which passed the House
last session, was approved by the Sen
ate tonight by vote of 40 to is.
Congressman Russell waged All I'M
tring fight for the food control bill,
which he assisted in drafting. He was
one Of its chief defenders in the House
last session, and he worked inccssant-
ly for its adoption by the Senate i
was largely due to his influence that
Senators Stone and Reed took the
bill up today, and through their eff
forts i've hours were set aside for dc
bate on the measure in the Senate.
The bill calls for flood proof levee
from Cairo, ILL.,, to the Gulf of Mex
ico. Due to the fact that the appro-
priation not only insures the controi
Of the Mississippi River, but prevent
ed the overflow Of much of Southeast
Missouri, Congressman Russell made
commendable fight for the measure.
The undertaking is che Of the lar-
Eest tasks ever planned by the Gov
eminent in river Improvement. It
will prevent for all times damage to
the fertile land lying along the eastern
and western banks of the worlds
greatest river.
It probably will make the river navi
gable for sea-goinG vessels from TIE
gulf as far north as Cairo. at least
in certain seasons Of the year.
CONGRESSMAN Russell fought for the
passage of the bill in both houses.
When it failed to get consideration
from the Senate at the last session.
many members of Congress consider
cd it dead. TIE Missourian and Il
few other supporters, however, kept it
alive.
It is understood tonight that Presi-
dent Wilson has favored the measure
since its introduction, and will sign il.
claims be not exhibited within one
year from the date of the last publ
cation of this notice, they shall be for
ever barred.
c. c. Foesta. Administrator.
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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

Notice is hereby given that letters
Of administration upon the estate Of
Louisa Ristig, deceased. have beer
granted to the undersigned by the Pro-
bate Court of Cape GiraTdcau County,
Missouri, bearing date the LIST day of
February, 1917.
All persons having claims against
said estate arc required to exhibit
them to the undersigned for allowance
within six months from the date of
said letters, or they may be precluded
from any benefit of such estate; and
if said claims he not exhibited within
one year from the date OF tho publica-
ton OF this notice, they will be for
ever barred.
Chas. Blattner, Administrator.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-03-01
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

Notice is hereby given that letters
of administration upon the estate of
+. ?. Wilkinson, deceased, nave been
granted 20 the undersigned by the Pro
bate Court of Cape Girardcau County.
Missouri, bearing date the It'll day Of
February, 1917.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to the undersigned for allowance
within six months from the date Of
said letters, or they may be precludcd
from any benefit of such estate: and
il said claims be rot exhibited within
one year from the date Of The publica
ton Of this notice. they will be for
ever barred.
L. NJ. Wilkinson,
Administrator.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-03-01
nine CONFIRMED
BY REV. WILDER

/ Nine adults were cont -f.e3 ~a..r-
/ day night by Rev. \. Ni@c-. % "
| the Trinity Lutheran C..-...., =, ,..c
parsonage in the presence Of several
trustees of the congregation. The fci-
lowing evening the same class received
molly communion at services in the
church. This ceremony was in Eng
lish.
The class is an unusually large mum
Der of adults As rule the confrma-
ton is bestowed upon the children
when they leave the school.
Those who were confirmed were:
john Vangilder, john Kruger and
Paul Tau5ert, Mrs. William Brunk-
horst, Mrs. Albert Rueseler, Mrs. Al
vim Brunke, Mrs Louis Kassell and
Mrs Martin Polack. and Misses johann
ma Schumacher and Esther Reisenbich-
Ter.
A class OF Is children Will receive
confirmation and communion on the
second Sunday after Easter. These
children are now being instructed IN
the doctrines Of the Lutheran faith BY
Rev. Wilder. They will be confirmed
at public service to be held in the
church by the pastor Of the congrega-
ton.
The Trinity Lutheran is one of the
largest congregations in Southern
Missouri, and is growing rapidly.
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city Offices then. Whenever got on
office. didn't talk about tie salary.
1t was the extra pickin' that I wanted
to get next to.
"Now, | see President Wilson is
asking big bundle Of money on suS-
picion. He tells Congress to slip g
committee SOC 900 to investigate this
high cost Of living subject. Wouldn't
that cook your goose Who cvoT
heard Of investigator sOmethin' you
already knew to be q fact.
I'D Ike to get a seat in Congress
for one term. When | got out, I'd
have enough money to buy J. Pier
ront Morgan and give him to Rookie
fellnr. And lust between US. it looks
to me like old man lloyd George is
9ettin' his belly plum full Of this sub
marine war. When all them ham an
eggs went down on that big ship last
Sunday. Lloyd George let out an aw-
full squawk They'll be eatin' one an
other OYER there in the next four
weeks. mind what l tell you.'
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-03-01
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that letters
OF administration upon the estate OF
William Foesta, deceased have been
granted to the undersigned. by the
Cape Girardeau Court of Common
Pleas of Cape Girardeau County. Mis-
souri,, bearing date the 18th day of
February, 1917.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to him for allowance, within six
months from the date of said letters
CT they may be precluded from any
benefit of such estate; and if said
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-03-01
GooseboneHarks
Back IoDays Of
Graft In Council
Col. Matt Morrison Tells
When He and Other City
Lawmakers Divided City
Property Among Them
selves.


Col. Matt Morrison. tie gooscbon2
prophet, called at The Tribune oGica
for his weekly interview Yesterday, but
declined to discuss The weather. ex-
ccpt TO say that his prediction Of 4
long and severe winter had been full
filed.
'lAll this talk about the coming CITY
campaign" remarked the Colonel. SIC
minds RE of the time wien / was boss.
p years ago. l was in the council
for Is years and i was good picking
for 4 councilman then.
Il remember cnc time when tic
council, Of which | happened to b. :
member, divided about two dozen city
lots among Us. We Just met in Sc
crct conference and decided to turn
ever 50 many lots 20 each councilman.
4 councilman didn't have to worrs-
about the salary then. He got his or
the side.
whenever anybody dropped in to
ask favor of me, ! Just told him 10
lose something near me in the council
chamber. This always meant a ter
dollar bill. and as soon as the meetin'
adjourned, I'd pile down on the floor
and pick up the change. As soon as
I collected the spondulix. I'd tell 'em
to 20 chase themselves and | voted as
! pleased.
I've didn't have ANY pikcrs II The
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-03-01
COL. SORRELL, THE FISH POLICEMAN.

Col Scre of Bloomfield deputy warden
Louis deporng the Legislature going
abolish the
paing the Missouri
full damage Southeast farmers
Col Sore that Southeast
would
thing ash to white o Col
We admire the Col Sorcl From what
of he
insist raise long the State has deficit
unbiased should opposed
long Missouri has the
believe that should maintain authority
OF
serve
Southeast Missouri does
that Col SoeI the payroll he only
policeman, something akin craftsmanship
understand believe Col. Sorels defense position
that had Governor
would put the pressure Col. So.Tel OF Bloomfield
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-03-01
SCHAEFER AGAIN
CHOSEN BANK HEAD

Judge William 3. Schacfer was re-
elected president Of the Cape EX-
change Bank at the annual meeting
last night, end the old board was
chosen to succeed themselves. VIII
liam F. Meyer was also reelected
cashier.
The board OF directors are: William
B. SChaefer, David B. Smith,. 4. r.
zoelsmann, a. H. Mueller and Charles
H. Overstolz.
A detailed report of the business for
the first year was presented to the off
GERS. Although this institution is less
than one year old. it showed an earn
ing in addition to paying the salaries
and expenses of the bank for the year.
rs well as the cost Of organizing it.
The Board Of Directors were well
satisfied with the showing thus far,
and It was predicted that the bank
would double its business during the
current year.
The banks deposits now are ap-
proximately s65, 900. which is said to
be almost record for an institution
Of its capitalization within the space
Of time it has been in its existence.
Since it opened for business last spring
1t las averaged gaining one new de-
posItor each day. It's total depositors
now exceed 800. it was stated last
evening,
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-03-01
BLAZE DESTROYS
BUCKNER STORE
Loss Is $4,000
Lighted Cigar or Cigarette,
Dropped by Dancer, Thought
TO Have Caused Fire.
SLIGO PIANO BURNS
WITH GROCERY STORE
South Side Club Rooms Are Re.
duced to Ruins-Only $4,000
Insurance Carried.

The two-story store and ball rooms,
owned by Roy and Arthur Buckner,
at Elm and Ellis, was burned early this
morning, entailing a loss estimated at
more than $4,000.
The origin of the fire is not known,
but it is believed to have been started
by lighted cigarette stub. The blaze
broke out in the hall at the foot of the
stairway leading from the first to the
second floor.
A dance had been given last night
in the upper part OF the building by the
foremen of the shoe factory. This en-
tertainment lasted until about 3 o'clock
this morning. As the guests filed out
of the builduing, it is believed some
one carelessly dropped stub of a
cigar Or cigarette on the floor, which
ignited the woodwork.
The flames were discovered shortly
after 800 o'clock by Everett Cox, who
lives across the street from the scene.
He notified the fire department, which
responded promptly, but did not take
with them sufficient hose to handle the
blaze. Before an adequate supply was
procured from the engine house, the
blaze gained a big Roadway, which
the firemen were unable to overcome.
Roy Buckner notified The Tribune
after the blaze had been burning an
hour that he had sustained total loss,
which would be il excess Of $4,000,
The first floor Of the two-stCry brick
building was occupied as a general
grocery store. He carried stock OF
about $3.50, he said. A piano, whicf
had recently been purchased al 4 cost
OF S1100, was destroyed as WAS the
entire stock Of groceries. Fixtures and
furnishings together with the loss CT
the building, Mr.. Buckner said, would
bring the total to more than $4,000,
on which he carried about $4,000 in in
surance.
The building, which occupied a space
of 4Ox6O feet, was completed in jan
uary of last year. 1t was owned by
the two brothers. 1t was two stories
high and well constructed.
Mr.. Buckner said he could not cX-
plain the origin unless it was caused
by a cigar or cigarette. It was It
first believed that the fire had oiiginat
cd near the furnace in the basement,
but it was later learned that it was
first discovered IN the hall, which is
rot near the furnace.
The h;;ll "-.lS the headquarters of
the Fou. Leaf Club, which held fire.
cuent b lis il tie large dance hall.
The organl3;t:,r is composed Of the
young men ana young ladies Of the
South Sill The rooms were wei! fur
.l,shed with chars, tables and tho
piano The y brothers. it was stated
this morning. would lose at least 5000
which was not covered by the insur-
2nce.
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Mrs. William O'Bgien is spending
several days with her relatives in ST.
Louis. She will also visit her mother
in Springfield H.. before returning.
The Bridge Club was entertained
yesterday afternoon at the horne OF
Mrs.. Harry Leuer on North Lorin;er
street. The following were present:
Mesdames Iska Carmack, Charles Har-
risen. w. PalnYr Oliver, Geo. Meyer,
Charles Himmelberger. W. s. Albert
and Miss Hazel Harrison
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-03-01
MILL, IN WINTER

Why do your cows give less milk
in winter than they 10 in summer
Just because nature does rot supply
them with grasses and green food,
But we have come to the assistance
of Dame Nature with r. A. Thomas
Stock Remedy which confirms the very
ingredients that the green feed sup
plies in season, only of course, in q
more highly concentrated form. We
guarantee shat this remedy VIII make
your cows give more milk. and better
milk, with tie same feed.
+. f. BRAUN & EROS.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-03-01
FINAL SETTl. EMENT NOTICE

Notice is hereby given to all credit
ors. and others interested in the es-
tate of James Brooks, deceased,
that |, the undersigned, intend to make
final settlement of the estate of said
deceased at the next term of the Pro
bate Court OF Cape Girardcau County,
Missouri, to be neld at Jackson, Mis-
sour, beginning Oh the 18th DAY Of
February, 1917.
Chas. l.. Brooks, Administrator.
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E. G. Schoen, Executor.
FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE

Notice is hereby given to all credit
ors and others interested in the es-
tate of William Neinstedt. deceased,
that l, the undersigned, intend to make
final settlement of Tie estate o. said
deceased at the next term of the Pro-
bate Court of Cape Girardeau County,
Missouri to be held at Jackson. Mis-
souri,, beginning or the 18th day Of
February, 1917.
+. J. Nelnstedt, Administrator.
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CONGRESSMAN RUssELL's GOOD WORK.

Congressman Russell rendered he
his
This provides food ve Gulf
deemlng thousands of Southeastern Missouri land
bill all of the beside
whether this State those that lie between this the gulf But
there will greater
should be grateful
Mr. RuSses efforts behalf him
photographers
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o the
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-03-01
L EGG AL NOTICES.
FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE

Notice is hereby given to all credit
Ors and others interested in the es-
tate Of, John Gustav Rnehner, deceased.
that |, the undersigned, intend to make
final settlement Of the estate of said
deceased at the next term of the Pro-
bate Court of Cape Girardeau County,
to be held at Jackson. Mis-
souri,, beginning on the 18th day of
February, 1917.
Fritz w. Boehner, Executor.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-03-01
STEELPLANT May
LOCATE IN CAPE
MAI. HOUCK TOLD
Letter From Chicago Com
pany Says This City is Mid
die Vests Best Site.
WAYNE COUNTY LAND
UNDERLAlD WITH ORE
Analysis Shows Iron is of ex-
cellent Quality, Says
Chicagoan.

Major Giboney Houck, who returned
from st. Louis yesterday morning.
learned from high financial sources
While there that steel company in
Chicago contemplates constructing ::
large plant here. Major Houck saw a
letter from an Official of the Chicago
concern to las =. Louis representa-
tives, in which he disclosed the plans
of his company.
While | was not authorized to dis
close the names of the st. Louis par
ties said Major Houck. Il can say
that Cape Girardeau is looked upon
by influential steel men as the logical
location in the Middle West for a
steel center.
"This letter shown to me discussed
IN detail the plans Of the S.. Louis cor
poration which recently acquired large
holdings of iron land in Wayne and
adjacent counties. | was informed
that this company is one of the largest
owners OF coal lands in the United
States. Its holdings in Illinois, I Was
told, was originally 100000 acres.
Half of this, however. has been trans
ferred to the steel company in Gar.
Ind.
"Mr. Lamb was the name OF the
Chicago steel man who wrote the let
ter. / do-not care 10 reveal tte names
If the st. Louisans. who showed me
the letter. The letter stated that an
examination of the ore -, "
the Wayne County hills she D.. o..
Of the very best quality
Major Houck said the .'r- -.au-
seemed particularly interes IN .et-
ing facts about Cape Gira .,".r. AL
a-as especially Impressed r.-h This
sity's advantages.
Major Houck stated tha. tie d.
covcry of the iron beds ri W1y1a
County had created much s,,st m
st. Louis. Il was very aiv.a
prised," he said, 'to lear f
Wayne County discover T."
important The letter from Mr. Lamb
said that his company had received of
fetal reports of The analysis Of the
Southeast Missouri iron, and that it
was Of an excellent quality.
~ believe Cape Girardeau VIII be
materially benefited by the develop
ment of these fields This city. being
convenient to Thebes bridge. is With
in easy access Of the coal mines in
Illinois, and also the only important
city near the Wayne County fields.
"The letter from the Chicago con-
Germ also mentioned the fact that the
Government was considering Cape Cir
ardeau as a site for the proposed Sill
100000 arnor plate plant
Major HOuck learned that the COM
nany which will mine ore in Wayn"
County might establish a plant here.
As this is the only city centrally 10
Gated between the company s''.'
ings in Illinois and the irO. .':'.,
Missouri. it would be the log r.si-
ton for a steel and coke PIX
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-03-01
MONEY IN EGGS

Eggs are not bankable but the
money from their sale is. This money
is yours for the effort. How do YOU
treat the hen that lays the Golden
Eggs? f. A. Thomas Poultry Rem
edy will keep the poultry in good con-
ditioH anS increase the yield in eggs.
We guarantee this and refund your
money if not satisfied.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-03-01
FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE

Notice is hereby given to all credit
ors and others interested in the es-
tate OF Mary Myer, deceased,
that l, the undersigned, intend to make
final settlement of the estate Of said
deceased at the next term of the Pro-
bate Court of Cape Girardeau County,
Missouri, to be held at jackson, Mis-
souri,, beginning on the 12th day of
February, 1917.