The Franklin County observer. (Washington, Mo.), 1921-11-11

              Read The Announcement of Special Subscription Offer on Page 6 of This Issue KE81B VoL 76 No. 33 WASHINGTON, MO., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1921 $1.50 Per Year TO OBSERVE NATIONAL RED CROSS SUNDAY NOVEMBER 13 NAMED BY THE PRESIDENT. Clergy Asked To Make Appeal On That Day For Annual Red Cross Roll Call Sunday, November 13, has been. designated National Red Cross Sun day by a proclamation of President Harding. In a communication sent out from Washington, D. C, to the clergy of America, the President aays To the Reverend Clergy: "The President of the United States has designated Sunday, November 13, a Red Cross Sunday. "It is hoped .that on that day ministers of religion throughout the length and breadth of the land, will make some mention to their c6ngrega- tions of the work of the American Red Cross, and will make an appeal to them that they enroll themselves In Us membership. "The Roll Call is not a campaign. It is merely the yearly opportunity for men and women to pay their annual dr.es and renew their membership In the Red, Cross. "The annual dues are one dollar. Of this amount fifty cents is sent to the National Headquarters and the Chap ter- enrolling the membership retains fifty tents for local Red Cross actvi ties. Aside from special contributions this provides the working funds for the American Red Cross for the en- 'suing year. "The American Red Cross is unique in that it is at once a voluntary organization charged with certain duties and liable to certain obligations. The object of the American Red CrosB has been briefly eet forth thus: 'The union of all who love in the service of all who suffer'. "Under its Congressional charter, issued by Act of Congress, January 5, 1905, its duties are not voluntary, but it is stated 'that the purposes-of this organization are and shall be: (1) To furnish volunteer aid to the sick and wounded of armies in time of war and in accordance with the Conventions of Geneva; (2) to act in matters of voluntary relief and in accord with the military, andnavaj Authorities as a rae4lunr.omni'!ihi'i.&iiJu "between the American people and their Army and Navy;i (3) to continue and carry on a system of national and International relief in time of peace, and to apply the mime in mitigating the bufferings canned by pestilence, fam-- ine, fire, floods and other great national calamities; and 14) to devise and carry on measures for preventing the same. "Nothing is more significant of the condition of things, both at home and abroad, than is the insistent call for the continued activity of the American Red Cross. "A year ago we thought that the end of the work of the American Red Cross overseas was in sight A year ago we thought that our program at home would be along lines similar to those of the years before the war. "It Is something of a surprise, therefore, today to find how broad and far-reaching are the tasks that the American Red Cross feels called upon to undertake, In response to the demands daily made npon it, and In full-fllment of the provisions of Its charter The Fifth Membership Roll Call, which will occur simultaneously all over the United States, will be emphasized on Red Cross Sunday. The Red Cross work tor the disabled ex-service men to whom this nation owes ouch a tremendous obligation, relief ot the starving and suffering ' children overseas, public health nursing in the cities, towns and rural communities- ot our own country which is building a sturdier and healthier next' generation, community work among ths children through the Junior Red Cross, nutrition classses to overcome the appallingly high rate of mal-iiourishment found among American children of rich and poor alike, first-aid and life-saving work to prevent the terrible death toll due to accidents annually in the United States, and the disaster relief 'work, which is so Important a part of the peace-time program of the Red Cross, are some of the points emphasised In the President's call to theclergy of the country. In asking tor the co-operation of the church and clergy in the tasks that are set before the .Red Cross, that organisation Is offering a comradeship ot common service for the common good In its organization of "The Red Cross of Peace, in the service ot those who suffer." Mrs. Minnie Schneider Dead. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schneider and Mrs. Win. Schneider were in Kirk-wood, Mo last Thursday to attend the funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Schneider, a former resldent-of Washington, who died on Monday, October 31, at the age ot 68 years. Mrs. Schneider (neo Sieukmann) was born in Franklin County and lived In Washington until four years ago, when the went to KirWwood to reside with her daughter. Her husband, Hy. Schneider; died three years ago. The do-ceased is survived by four children, via., Edward Schneider, of Oregon, Mo.; Fred Schneider, of this city; Mrs. Win. Kostard. of Kirk wood, and Mrs. Amos Smith, of St Louis. She also leaves 11 grandchildren. Only two more days ot onr bargain subscription offer. 80 advertisement on page 6 of this issue. AKJISTICE DAT LEGAL HOLIDAY November 11 Set Aside la Memory Those Who Fell In World War. A proclamation setting aalde Friday, November 11, as a legal holiday "as a mark of respect th. memory of world war, as typified by the unknown and unidentified American soldier who l to be buried In Arlington National Cemetery on that day", was issued by President Harding. It follows: "By the President of the United States ot America, a proclamation: "Whereas, a joint resolution of Congress, approved November 4, 1921, 'to declare November 11, 1921, a legal public holiday' provides as follows: "Whereaas, Armistice Day, November 11, 1921, has been designated as thr appropriate time for the ceremonies incident to the burial of the unknown and unidentified soldier in the Arlington National Cemetery; and "Whereas, this unknown soldier represents the manhood of America. Mho gave their lives Jo defend its. integrity, honor and tranquility against eny enemy, and "Whereaas, the nations of the earth are on that date joining with the United States In paying respect and homage to this unknown soldier; therefore be It "Resolved by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Unitd States of America in Congress assembled: That the President is hirehy authorized to issue a procla- fn.aticm declaring November 11, 1921, a holiday, as a mark of respect to the memory of those who gave their lives in the late world war, as typi fied by the unknown and unidentified American soldier who is to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery on that day; and (be President is re spectfully requested to recommend ti to the governors of the various states that proclamations be issued by them calling upon their people to pause In their pursuits as a mark of respect on tills solemn occasion. Now, therefore, I, Warren O. Harding, President of the United Slates of America, in pursuance ot the said Joint resolution of Congress, do lereby declare November 11, 1921, a holiday as a mark of respect "to the memory of those who gave their lives In the late world war, as typified by the unknown and unidentified Ameri can soldier, who Is to be buried ; in Arlington National Cemetery on that day; and do hereby recommend to the govenors ot the - several states that P'wltiT.tlonai be Ususd by-.thswa: lug upon the people of their respective states to pause In their usual pur suits as a mark of respect on this solemn occasion. And, in order that the solemnity of the occasion may be further em phasized. I do hereby furthermore recommend that all public and church bells throughout the United States be tolled at Intervals between ll:45 o'clock, a. m., and 12 o'clock noon of the said day, and thaj from 12 o'clock noon to two minutes past that hour, Washington, (D. C.) time, all devout and patriotic citizens of the United States Indulge in a period of silent thanks to Uod for these valuable. valorous lives and of supplication for His divine mercy and for His blessing upon our beloved country." PRESENT BANNER TO LOCAL LEGIONNAIRES PROGRAM FOR DISARMAMENT AT CALVIN. Cartoons Reproduced Om Lantern Slides Rev. Dewar Explains Illustrations. A capacity audience Riled the Calvin Theatre Monday night for the program in behalf ot disarmament given under auspices of the local branch of the 'League ot Women Voters. The admission fee was only five cents for each person. Miss Ida Hendrich was chairman ot the meeting.The program opened with the presentation of the new banner for the Washington Post of the American Legion. As announced in a news story in the Observer two weeks ago, this fine banner was purchased and presented to our Legionnaires through donations made by patriotic women ot this citv. This banner was displayed by the Washington delegation In the American Legion review In Kansas City last week, after. which It was displayed here in a show window in the business district. Mrs. O. L. Muench in a few very appropriate remarks presented the banner to A. C. Rumpoit, commandant of tho Washington Post Commandant Rumpelt made a brief response in vhlch be dwelt on the appreciation ot Washington's Legionnaires in accepting the bannor. Tho presentation exorcises were loudly applauded by the audience. This banner for the American Legion was secured at a cost of about $100. Rev. W. N. Dewar, pastor ot tho Presbyterian Church, made a brief explanation of the lantern slides that were shown. These tildes reproduced cartoons in behalf ot disarmament that have been appearing In metro l-olitan newspapers during tho past several weeks. Each cartoon carried with It a forceful lesson augmented the thorough explanation made by Rev. Dewar. v Tho program concluded with tho bowing of the ilx-rool motion picture production. "Tho Long' Lane's Turn ing",' featuring Henry B. WalthalL ;, GOVERNOR MAY SIGH BONUS BILL FRIDAY $15,000,000 FOR MISSOURI'S EX-SERVICE MEN. Senate Passes Measure UnanimouslyEarly Agreement of Houses Expected. The soldiers' bonus legislation probably will be completed this week, when the Senate bill providing the machinery for the distribution of the $15.01)0.000 bond money to the former soldiers will come up. In the House tVr linal passage. . " . Passed by unanimous vote in tne Senate late Tuesdav afternoon, the bill provides for a bonus to be paid to all former Missouri soldiers. Bailor and others who were regularly inducted into the military, service of the' United States, equal to $10 a month for each month served, but with a maximum limit of $250. It provides for a commission of which the Adjutant-General will be chairman, and which will have as the other members two person appointed by the Governor, to-pass upon claims and distribute the fund. Tho two civilian members will receive salaries ot 810 a day each. No addi tional salary will be paid to the Adjutant-General. There Is objection In the House to the paid commission, and It Is probable an effort will be made to amend the Senate bUI to meet the provisions or a bill engrossed in the House Tuesday, which provides that the two members of the commission, in addition to the Adjutant-Oeneral, shall be the State Treasurer and the State Superintendent of School). It Is the expectation that little difficulty will be encountered In the reaching of an agreement by the two Houses. There is little doubt that the completed bill will be ready for the Governor's signature Friday, Armistice Day. The measure will provide that all cluims must be tiled by December 31, 1922, and that the fund must be dis tributed by June 1. 1923. Fruit Trees Blossom. Throughout Franklin County In-rtaures are reported of frnlt -tru". bearing blossoms tjlis fall. This unusual shifting of spring conditions to the fall season has been reported from all sections of the state and has brought forth the following comment from the Missouri College of Agriculture:"The cause of so many fruits trees blossoming out at this time of the year is due solely to weather conditions", reports V. It. Gardner, chairman of the department of horticulture. "In sections of the country where extreme drouth In the summer is followed by an autumn of heavy rainfall and warm sunshine, trees are apt to put out a few blossoms. Where only a ( few blossoms occur the trees will bloom again next spring, but trees which blossom profusely In the fall will probably not bear fruit next year. It Is not unusual for plum and cherry trees to put out fall blossoms when conditions are as we have described, but apple trees do so very rarely." Will Make Trip To Orient. B. J. Mense, formerly of this city and now a broker In Long Beach, Cal., In ordering a change of address for his copy ot the Observer, writes: "Myself and family are leaving our present home In Long Beach on November 16 for an extended trip through the Orient. We expect to bo gone about sic months, Ot which four months will be spent in Honolulu." SCHOOL ATTENDANCE IN MISSOURI IS IMPROVING State Percentage, ft to 80 Years In Classes In 1930, Was 66.4. School attendance in Missouri im proved from 1910 to 1920, according to a statement this week from the Cen- mis Bureati. In 1920 there were 1,627,332 persons in th tot from is tn ?n nin nf Bid . inclusive, and of these 688,499 or 66.4 per cent, attended school at some time between September 1, 1919, and January 1, 1920. Tbe national percentage) for this age group waa 64.3, and the percentage in Missouri 10 years bo-fore was 61.4. The best attendance record In tbe 5 to 20 age classification was shown for Utah, with 73 per cent Other high-ranking states were Iowa, Nebraska, Montana, Idaho and Oregon, all with percentages of more than 70. The smallest proportion 63 per cent, was in Louisiana. In the group from 7 to 13 years of age inclusive, there were In Missouri in 1920, a total ot 471,725, of whom 440,394 attended school. Tbe state percentage of attendance was 93.4, as compared with a national average of 90.6 and the previous state average ot 90.1. The largest proportion of school attendance in the 7 to IS year (roup wis that of Massachusetts, 96.1 per cent, and tho lowest that of Louisiana, 7S.I per cent. States ranking just bolow Massachusetts, with percentages of 96 or more were Rhode Island, Ohio, Delaware, Idaho and Utah. Tho total population 6 to 20- years of ago enumerated In continental United States In 1920 waa S3.260.870. ot which number 11,878.976 woro listed at achoolgoer. Tho percentage of attendance, 64.8, compared with 69.2 under tho 1910 census. 423 BIRDS EXHIBITED AT THE COUNTY SHOW BIGGEST EVENT OF KIND HELD HERE. ITS Many Awarded Valuable Prizes at Annual Show of Franklin County Association. The sixth annual show of the Franklin County Poultry Association, held in this city last Friday, Saturday and Sunday, proved a success beyond expectations, the attendance j '"! number of exhibitors being far ian?er than in previous years, ine i 1. - I J . I- i a 1 . , """" nnu in mr mum ime mu I Pst office on Main Street and many went there to view the high-class poultry on exhibition. Quite a number of people from adjoining towns came to Washington for the show. This year's show was also the most ruccessful from a financial standpoint. Funds for conducting the show were raised through entry fees anl the sale of buttons at 10 cents each. The City of Washington recently made an appropriation of $50 towards the fund for conducting the 1921 poultry show here. Four hundred and twenty-three birds representing 27 varieties of poultry, vere on exhibition at last week's show. The birds were exhibited in special steel coops, several decks high. All available space in the show room was taken up by the exhibits. The Franklin County Poultry Association is a' life member of the American Poultry Association and its shows are conducted under Its rules. I) T. Heimlich, of Jacksonville. Ill , a licensed American Poultry Association judge, made the awards, whlcn ituslsted of silver cups, medals, rlb-I .ins. diplomas, cash prizes, etc. All the exhibitors are unanimous In their ;rulse for the fairness displayed by Judge Heimlich in making the awards. While most of the exhibits came from poultry fanciers In Washington and vicinity, there were exhibits from other Missouri towns, as follows: St. Louis, Marthasville, Villa Ridge. CuM- il'ornia, Stewartsville, Holslein, War- rtnton. Owensville, Pendleton, Os-birue, Elmont and Tipton. There s also an exhibit from Fab-burg, 111. ' " Following herewith we publish the list of winners at the 1921 show ot the Franklin County Poultry Association, n prepared by the secretary of the organization: Rest display. Membership sliver cup. Aug. Grlnker. Cham I' km young bird In show room, open .to all. 1.. J. Aholt (pullet) Trophy cup. Champion white pen. A. H. Cole & Sins (8. C. White Leghorns). Silver cup. Champion buff pen. Emil Koss-inann IS. C. Duff Leghorns). Silver cup, Champion party colored pen. Theo. Malllnckrodt. Jr. (8. C. Dark Brown Leghorns). Silver cup. Champion black pen. Edw. Brlnk-meyer (S. C. Black Leghorns). Silver cup. Champion red pen. Hy. Koch (S. C. Rhode Island Beds). Silver cup. Rhode Island Red Club special ribbons, shape and color. F. H. Huster-mann on single-comb cock and pullet; G. W. Dlehl on single-comb cockerel and rose-comb pullet; Jos. H. Jasper on single-comb hen. Brown Leghorn Club specials. Theo. Malllnckrodt, Jr., three gold watch tubs on best dark brown pen, best light brown cockerel and light brown pen; Jos. Ludwig, one fob on best dark brown pullet. E. H. Hake, silver cup on best White Rock cock; Wm. Buddemeyer, silver cup on best White Rock cockerel; G. W. Dlehl, silver cup on best S. C. Rhode Island Red cockerel; O. W. Dlehl, silver cup on best R. C. Rhode. Island Red pullet; Theo. Malllnckrodt, Jr., silver cup on best Dark Brown Leghorn pullet; Alfred Jasper, stiver cup on best S. C. Buff Leghorn cock; Fred Ftlla, silver cup on best R. C. White cockerel; E. J. Hendricks, silver cup on Dest uarrea Hack cock: Aug. urinxer, suver cup on best Barred Rock pen. Medicine and poultry specials were given on select third premiums.-8. C Rhode Island Keds. 78 Birds. F. H. Hustermann. 1st on cock; 2nd nit 4th on cockerel: 2nd and 3rd on f pullet; 2nd on pen. Jos. H. Jasper, 2nd on coca; isi ana 2nd. on ben; 1st on old pen. J. T. Lowrlght. Srd on hen. Aug. Grinker, Srd on cockerel. Hy. Koch, 5th on pullet; 1st and 2nd on young pen. G.'W. Dlehl, 3rd and 4th on cock; 1st and 6th on cockerel; 4th on pullet; 5th on young pen. Edgar Wiekhorst, 1st and 3rd on pullet; 4th on young pen. - K. C White Leghorns. 13 Birds. Fred Fllla. 1st on cockerel. Louis Aholt, 2nd, 8rd and 4th- on cockerel; 1st, 2nd and 3rd on pullet; 1st on young pen. 8. C Light Brown Leghorns, t Birds. A. KoMmann. Srd on hen. C. E. Trtplett. 1st and 2nd on pullet Theo. Malllnckrodt Jr., 1st on cockerel; 1st on young pen. - 8. C. Black Leghorns, t Birds. Edw. Brlnkmeyer. 1st and 2nd on cockorol; 1st on young pen. Chan. Helm, Srd and 4th on cockerel. - , Silver Leghorns. S Bird. ' Mrs. M. Miller, 1st on cock; 1st on hen; lit on pullet (continued oa pas ) ( OKJf AS H EL 18 EQUAL TO COAL Certain Conditions Make l ite of Cereal lor Hratlnr frulltable. Corn at 22 cents a bushel is equal in value to coal at $16 a ton, Secretary of Agriculture Wallace said this week, commenting on reports that aomu farmers were burning corn for fuel. At 20 cents a bushel, he .said, corn would be equivalent to fuel coal at $10 a ton. "In districts where corn Is very cheap now the coal is of a rather poor grade and is selling at high prices,' he continued. '"Under such conditions It will pay both farmers and people In country towns to use corn Instead of coal. Undoubtedly large quantities of corn will be burned on Western farms this winter, unless the prices should materially advance." Wallace said the use of surplus grain as fuel in times of low marketability was not an uncommon occurrence In other cereal raising countries, corn having Keen burned In Argentine under such conditions "not only on the farms but In power plants". Mrs. Sophia Noelker Dies. Mrs. Sophia Noelker died lasl Thursday, November 3, at the home of her son on a farm near New Haven, at the age of 76 years, 10 months and 20 days. Mrs. Noelker (nee Kopp) was born In Baden, Germany, December 13, U44. She was married to Frank Nle-dcrboUmeyer In 1868. Six children were born to this union, two dying in infancy. Mr. Niederholtmeyer died 40 years ago. Several years-after bla death, she was married to Henry Noelker. who died 16 years ago. The deceased is survived- by three daughters. Mrs. L. A. Sunders, of St. Louis, Mrs. Geo. Brinker end Mrs. Julius Hrinker, both of near Washington; one son, Oscar HoKmeyer, of noar New Haven, with whom she resided since her second husband's death. Mrs. Noelker also leaves three brothers, Charles and Daniel Kopp, both of near Washington, and Tbeo. Kopp, of near New Haven; one sister, Mrs. Caroline Pardick. of St. Louis. There are 26 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted last Saturday Hiorning at the St. Francis llorgla Church In this city, and the remains laid to rest In tbi church cemetery. Six grandsons of the deceased served as pallbearers. I They were: George. William. Low- era ee. JUynrind .lUMkS'eyhen - B rttyter and Evert Holtmeyer. SHORT NEWS ITEMS OF INTEREST TO ALL ABOUT PEOPLE AND PLACES YOU KNOW. Incidents That Occurred During Past Week in Washington and Surroundings. Mrs. J. B. BuBch. Jr., departed Tuesday for Jefferson City, where she was called on account of the illness of her father, J. F. Helnrichs. If the new congressional redisricting bill Introduced In the Missouri Legislature, In session at Jefferson City, becomes a law. Franklin County, which Is now In tbe Ninth District, will be put Into tbe Fourth District, together with Lincoln, St. Charles, Warren, Montgomery, Audrain, Callaway, Boone, Osage and Gasconade Counties. The population of these counties Is approximately 209.000, close politically, with slight advantage for Republicans. The Missouri Valley Creamery Company of this city is contemplating the early construction of an addition to Its plant at corner ot Third and Oak Streets. Work will be started as soon So plans are completed by the architect The addition will be built on the, east side of the plant. It will measure 32x80 feet one story with basement, and be of brick, concrete and steel construction. The steadily Increasing volume of business done by this popular Washington industry makes the addition to the present building a necessity, officials of tho company say. Announcement was made this week ot the marriage ot Miss Viola Frlck to Mr. Jos. Koncen In St Louis on October 19. The bride Is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edw. A. Frick of this city and has been conducting a dress-making establishment In St Louis.. Mr. Koncen Is engaged In the meat packing 'business In St Louis. He la well known In Washington, having formerly called on the trade here for the Hell Packing Co. of St Louis. Mr. and Mrs. Koncen will make their home in St. Louis. The bride spent several days here last week at the homo of her parents. One of the finest ilthers ever manufactured by tho Shwarxer Zither Company at Its factory In this city, was shipped last week to Felix Lang at Port Blakely, Wash. This ilther embraces all tho marvelous workmanship of the skilled artists who have brought fame to tho Shwarser Zither Company'a products in all parts of the world. Tho either sent- to Mr. Lang la made of special sounding spruce and rosewood, hand-carved and inlaid with tho finest mother-of-pearl, gold and silver. It la ono of tho most expensive instruments over manufactured hero. Tho 8hwarser Zither Company recently sent a Ono either to a customer residing In tho Panama Canal Zona. INSURANCE FOR PARK BUILDINGSDISGUSSED MONTHLY MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL. Petitions For Three New Street Lights Granted Large Sum; In City Treasury. . , The regular. November meeting ot tbe city council was held Mondar night, Mayor Ernst presiding with all councilmen present. The clerk read petitions from property owners tor street lights at tho following points: Slegel Avenue, between Cowherd and Hurnside; Washington Avenue and First Street; Fifth Street and Plaster Avenue. While tho granting of these three petitions waa under discussion, Mayor Ernst was sunimqned from the council chamber by a telephone call and Kamp, president pro tern of the council, took tbe chair. All three petitions were granted. Egbert and Blhr suggested that the Water & Light Committee and Finance Committee make an Investigation of the needs of these three street lights before same are placed. Adam F. Rau was the only bidder and was awarded the contract to construct concrete guttering on North Jefferson Street abutting the property of Henry Brown. His bid was 65 cento a lineul foot Mr. Rau was awarded the contract by an ordinance, passed later at the meeting. City Collector Jos. Remstedt reported total collections of 85280.42 during the past month. Tbe treasurer's report showed a balance on hand on November 7 In tho various funds ot the city, as follows: General Revenue Fund. 87124.38; Electric Light Fund, 822X5.S1; Interest & Sinking Fund. 83739.82; Water Fund. 84XN9..12; City Park Fund. (2029.57. The total balance on hand In the city treasury on November 7 was 820.06d.90. City Clerk Stelnhaus reported $479.-60 expended for street labor and miscellaneous expenses during the past month. The monthly report of the Board of Public Works showed receipts of 81G65.2S, and expenditures of $1393.-67.Street Commissioner Jiahne report- eu.xne .io.ijH.ing wot coinpieten oaring tbe last mouth: Repaired sewer at Second and Oak Streets; luyed sewer across Rand Street and sewer on Third and Fair Streets; graded Fair Street, Third Street from Jefferson to Fulr, Rand Street from Third to James, Edith Avenue from High to Hand. Siegel Avenue between Hooker and Burnslde. Poplur Street from Front to Main; removed watering fountain at Fifth and Elm Streets; partly made cinder walks on Third. Hand and Stafford Streets; opened ditches on Hickory and Eighth Streets; removed all rubbish and ashes from streets; made approximately 350 running feet ot rock road In Nierstein and broke approximately 150 yards of rock at Brehe's quarry; slushed gutters and washed streets. The police judge and marshal reported $10 In fines collected during the past month. The Street Committee reported that the road on Cataba Avenue Is now being constructed. All new sidewalks have not heen made on account of a shortage of cinders. A trap has been ordered for the sewer at corner of Oak and Front Streets. It was recommended to put in a sewer on Third Street across Johnson, also on First Street, across Hancock, benefited property owner to share part ot the cost of these improvements. The city laborers will break rock at the quarry hen other work Is completed. one unpaid special license bill for street oiling. This was turned over to tho city attorney for collection. Bills to the amount ot 81708.34 were allowed out ot the General Revenue Fund, and 81393.67 out ot the Water Fund. The Water & Light Committee reported all changes In street lights completed as ordered. Helm asked that necessary repairs be made on South Cowherd Street The Street Committee was Instructed to have the work done at once. ' Mayor Ernst asked tbe Street Committee to clear the City Park property of leaves and other rubbish, citing tho fire hazard to 'uninsured buildings in tho park. The attorney advised the council that Insurance companies would not carry a risk on park buildings unless a park guard hh maintained. The new dunce naft- 11cm, however, was insured some time ago through tho courtesy of a fire insurance company and the attorney expressed his belief that other park buildings could also be insured without malntalulug a special guard. Mayor Ernst said that action on this measure should be taken at once. The mayor, attorney and Street Committee were appointed as a special committee in securing fire protection for tho park buildings. This committee Is to make Its report, together . with recommendations, at tho next council meeting. Holm asked that the council enforce its ordinance regulating tho cutting of weeds. Ho called attention to the fire haaard caused by dried weeds on the lot adjoining tho Federal building-slto on Lafayette Street Tho dork waa Instructed to notify tho owner ot tho lot to cut those weeds Immediately. Tho unsanitary condition ot a certain property on West Front Street was again discussed. 0 3 C