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THE LAKE SHORE NEWS. FRIDAY. JANUARY 15. 1915. WORLD WAR IS GREATEST IN HISTORY Professor James of North- t western Names seven Important Events of the Fast Year. Mil....................| What Pwpte Are Mid â- n lit!,......H, . PROHIBITION IN RUSSIA Panama Canal and Irish Home Rule Bill on i the List. Here are the seven moit important t* event* of 1814, as Prof. James James, head of the department of his- tory at Northwestern university, re- cently characterised them: April 21â€"Seisure of the American custom-house at Vera Crus, Mexico, by Admiral Fletcher, in command of the Atlantic squadron. July 28â€"Official declaration of war in European outbreak, Austria declar- ing war on 8ervia. Aug. 4â€"Federal reserve act amend- ment adopted by United States legisla- ture. Aug. ISâ€"Panama Canal formally opened for world traffic. Aug. 20â€"Sale of intoxicating liquor stopped In Russia. Sept. 18â€"King George signs Irish home rule bill. Not. 2â€"Rich man's wealth fasds starving nation. Rockefeller Founda- tion goes to Belgium's relief, ^fiunifcary of Events. _ The events named by Professor James are summarized briefly as fol- lows: *1 . «w The Mexican Troubleâ€"While there was no actual outbreak of war between this country and Mexico, political and, Internal&baoo and insults to our flag occasioned- a naval demonstration by the United 8tateii and the situation became grave. The Mexicans resisted the occupation of the custom-house and a skirmish followed in which seventeen Americans were killed. The world looked for another Mexican war, but before hostilities, were carried further. President Huerta sailed for Europe, after a futile "A. B. C." met Hon, relinquishing executive author- ity. Strife between contending parties still exists in *rhe'republic, but the United States forces have been with- drawn. .« > j ' The European Warâ€"This calamity, of course, stand* out as the most glar- ing feature of the year, and one of the most important events of all history. Following Austria's declaration of war upon flervia. almost every important nation of Europe rushed into the fray and the catastrophe spread like Wild Are which is devastating the old and fixing its sinister impress on the new, Affects World's Finance. Federal Reserve Actâ€"Inasmuch as it win have a bearing upon the world's finance, the federal reserve net amend- ment, by which the Secretary of the United States Treasury was given power to issue additional, bank cur- rency in such amount as would be nec- essary to protect business and avoid financial panic, comprises one of the big money moves of all time. Panama Canalâ€"Enormous Impetus was given world commerce by the com- pletion of the Panama Canal, the greatest of artificial inland waterway*. Practically every nation of the globe will benefit by this gigantic ditch, which opens up coaslwlse and mari- time trade to a remarkable degree. Russian Prohibitionâ€"Stopping the â- ale of intoxicating liquors by the Rus- sian government to pertinent 4o one of the great questions of the ageâ€"prohibi- tion. In more than one country the •ale sf liquor to being seriously debat- ed and the Czar's action in forbidding traffic In intoxicants in Russia tea striking issue of the campaign- Irish Home Ruleâ€"The controversy. InyolTing directly and Indirectly mil- lions of Irishmen all over the world. "came to settlement Sept. 18, whoa the bill was signed by the king. This In- ternational issue was the subject at many words and ito «*ery religious circle. Feeding a Nationâ€"A precedent in Philanthropy warn atven whoa . the wealth of a *eat_ the ^iflWiRsitii The marriage to announced of Miss Ella Wilcox at ,-MHH**«n, Mich., to Mr. F. C. Windsss sf New Trier. Mrs. Lorenxo Johnson toft for hat winter home In Santa Barbara, Siav day, to ha gone until the middle of May. Mtos Rath Greeley haa returned irom jauwaucee and is now staying with Mr. and Mrs. Morris L. Greeley. Mr. and Mrs. John E. Lata of Raw thorne Lane add their daughter Mary returned Sunday from trip to Now York. Mrs. Lee Adams to sjill vary ill in the Evanston hospital. A return to her home will probably not take place for two weeks.-------------'â€"------ Mtos Henrietta Magto of Rosemary Hall, who lost the fun of a Christmas vacation at homo on account of ill- ness, Is making up for what has been missed in a two weeks' stay to the village. A talk "From Southwark to Old Chelsea" and bits of readings from Dickens, Rosettl and Carlysl* will be given by Mtos Julia 8. Henry. Mon- day, at the homo of Mrs. Benjamin of Glencoe of the the Infant Welfare at the La Salle hotel The annual church Glencoe Union church will Wednesday. January 20. at d:8fi p. m. IHaner. 88 cents. The business meet- ing will follow. The reports of the and the new ehuwh firrnstlto+f'm will be read. All are cordially Invited. The dsslnstloa of the new Meth- odist litssoisl church will take Sunday. March 7. There will be services, morning, afternoon nlng. Dr. L. F. W. Isssmsi fatsadsnt of the northwest will conduct the morning Bishop William F. McDowell will preach at the afternoon service, and Dr. John Thompson, secretary of the Chicago Missionary society, will have the evening service. Professor David- of the Garrett Biblical Institute will assist during the day. good vto- The evening branch of the Woman's guild of Christ church will have a so- cial evening on January 21. An illus- trated lecture on "The Yellowstone- will be given by Rev. Frederick G. Budlong. Mrs. Charles P. Bonis returned Fri- day from a trip with her husband to Spokane, Seattle, Vancouver. Port- land. Ban Francisco, Santa Barbara and Denver. At Denver Mr. Soule re- ceived a telegram calling him back to Portland and Mrs. Soule made the remainder of the trip alone. The North Shore Catholic Woman's league bald Its regular meeting yes- terday at the Woman's club. Rsv. Father Smyths spoke on "Literature for the Catholic." The program was filled by Mrs. Kittermaster who sang a group of songs, and Mrs. Purcell who gave readings. Mrs. B. McGlv era and Mrs. J. C Williams were host- esses for the social hour. The regular meeting of the Junior the United States shall be limited to __ ^ ... ... ...... *... •__vk.ii__u- *vn« «AOTn r\t .1. h,m" Tha Kami. auxiliary of the North Shore Catholic Woman's league was hold Saturday afternoon at the Woman's club. A short business masting was followed by cards. Ths first pris* went to Mrs. Richards. The returns from ths card party given by the North Shore Catholic Woman's league and the Auxiliary oh December 6, amounted to over $100, A glorious time was enjoyed at ths Sunday breakfast given at Indian Hill by Mr. and Mrs. William G. Hlbbard. Jr. Between forty "and fifty guests arrived "from Chicago all rigged tor snorts. After trying out Indian Hill tlfey took in the village with bobsleds and had a great time coasting, wind ing up for tea at the Hlbbard rest dene*. Some of the guests were Mtos Harriet Houghteltog and Lawrence Hoaghtollng. Mr. and Mrs. John Aldan Carpenter. Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Peabody, Mr. and Mrs. George Hlggln- son, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. John H. Win terbotham and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wlntorbotham, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Crane. Arthur Heun, and Dr. Philip g. Chancellor. â€"T-- SIIIHMOOIIIOIIIMH What People Are Doing nmi» I War! XafmaVsamASkA Mrs. Charles Dennis Is at Mudlavia, lad. Mrs. O. D. Swain returned Thursday from Albany, N. T. Mr. Samuel R. Hurford left Tuesday evening for Mlcco, Fla. Mr. and Mrs. William S. Sutherland left last week for Bellealr, Fla. The Mission Study class met with Mrs. Albert W. Storms Tuesday. Virginia Davis has been confined to the house this week with tonstlltls. Mrs. Albert O. Olson entertained the Basket club Friday afternoon. Mtos Florence Sausmon Berwyn is the week-end guest of Miss Jean Hus- ford. Mrs. James K. Calhoun entertained the Monday Bridge club Monday attar- President OT the Vlll The Glencoe Junior Athletic club gave a sleighride party Friday eve- New Trier Jottings wwgrwa •tiiwiiMSl â-  Wvovasn* Thro* new students have registered for courses to manual training, two coming from other towns. A now course to French cookery ha* been Introduced In the domestic economy department. It meets the eighth period every Tuesday, and has thus far proved very popular. Miss Bedker's fourth year pupils have Just finished some very attrac- tive wool dresses. Mtos Christine Snyder of the Ger- man department to seriously ill with grippe. Miss Blanch* Meyer, New Trier, 1800, who was graduated from Vassar last year, is taking her pise*. Miss Ullrich haa commenced her annual trip* to the Art Institute with her ancient history classes. She took fifteen boys last Saturday, and will take seventeen girls this coming Sat- urday. Altogether she wilt make five tripe. Semester examination begin Jan- uary 27. The 8enate-Zenobi*n Debate. The annual Senate-Zenoblan debate occur* Thursday, December 18, at three o'clock, In the senior assembly room. The question Is: "Resolved, That the tenure of office of the President of New »ner na* tori** la athtotk* the Friday evening, January 8, there was a triple header at Oak Park with fac- ulty, heavy weight, and light weight The faculty and heavy weight - •£- Hgtrt weight tost* Tk* faculty team consisted of Kahler. Child*, Hyatt, ran 88 to 8 the New Trier midget swimming team defeated the Evanston T. M. C. A. swimming team with a score of 85 to 25. On Tues- day. January 12, the heavy weight team defeated the heavy weight team of Lake Forest with the overwhelm- ing score of 88 to 18. In this gam* Pant Sauplet Connor starred. On Saturday evening. January 8, New Trior was defeated by the Weet Side Y. M. C. A. Brown*, the holder* of the Central A. A. U. unlimited cham- pionship. In the swimming meet on Friday, the following points war* mad* Paver of the Evanston team was the highest individual point winner, •cor- ing thro* firsts (fifteen potato); Nor- man King of Nsw Trier was the sec- ond highest, soaring twelve points, and his team-mate, Henderson, win- ning tan points. The results of the meet ore as fol- lows: Plunge. (1) Walls, Br.; (8) Henderson. N. T.i (8) Flaherty. N. T., forty-four feet. Twenty Yard Swim. (1) Paver, Ev.: (2) King. N. T.; (2) Henderson, Ev. 10 4/8 sec. Twenty Yard Breast. (1) Bhner, N. T.; (2) Henderson, N. T.; (2) WellB. Ev. 164/6 sec. Forty Yard Swim, (l) Paver. Ev.; (2) King, N. T.S (3) Anderson, Ev. 26 2/5 sec. Fanoy Diving. (1) Paver, Ev.; (2) Henderson, N. T.; (8) Stahl, Ev. Twenty Yard Back. (1) King, N. T.i (8) Oaterholm, N. T.; (3) Stahl. Ev. 16 8/5 see. Rainy, 120 yards, 6 min. Won by New Trier. King; Oeterholm, Cham- berlain, McKenny, Henderson, Grelner. MINETTA BAGHMAN. 11 YEARS. WRITES POETRY The following poem was written by Mlnetta K. Bacbman, the 11 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Bachatan, 1249 Hill street Little Mis* Bacbman Is to the fifth grade: Weary of Play. Weary of play! weary of play, I do nothing but play all day. The bees are at work Instead of play And the birds do nothing but work all day. The sunshine 1* creeping up temple and tree*. And the doves have flown to shelter- ing eavee. Twilight gathers, the day I* done. How did you spend It restless one? Play! But what hast thou done be- sides, To tell thy father at even tide. What promise of morn le left un- broken And what did thy playmate leave un- broken. Weary of play, the live long day. Weary! weary I weary! of play. to the boat- no** of the public; a little too care- leas about taking the public into that? confidence In regard to measure* of this hind, which have an intimate ro- tation with the Individual tax payer's pocket-book. For sever*! year*, under former ad- ministrations, the citizen and cltoyenne were encouraged to attend the -geseksaa of the council; and they could even present their petition* or grievances la person. In this way a sort of popu- lar forum was created, which was at once advantageous to the clientele and to the village board. It I* desirable that a community, in- telligent enoughâ€"as Glencoe Isâ€"to know what they want, should have reasonable opportunity to know what I* going forward In regard to their public affair*; to have time enough and Information enough when propo- sitions like the creation of large debt* are aubmltted for their authorization to enable them to make up a jadlctooa judgment for or against, it is so easy to make debt* and so cruelly hard to pay them! People when they are asked to Invest several thousands of dollars in a scheme hastily conceived and crudely put before them ought to have time and Information enough to judge whether It will be * good invest- ment for their money. VICTORIA THEATRE si COMMUNICATIONS (The following communication : gardtng the bond issue election held in Glencoe tost Saturday was received at this office. We publish it verbatim â€"Editor.) *â- *.«£ BMMUC . *4H§0-Jtastl».-.Mwejrj»Mtjr- * to*... •«* u,k,i. ti as* NK.HT. JAMAH> IV. BARGAIN MATINEES SUN. 1UES.TMURS.. SAT. ?5e a 35c Laughter a Tonic Laughter ha* its place in wholesome, healthy life. A never smiles Is morbid. He has lost the Joy chord* out of hi* life. He has trained himself to think only of unpleasant things, to look only and always at the dark Side. Ho has ac- customed himself so long to sadness that the muscles of his face have be- come set In hard, fined lines, and can* not i*laa tben^vas. What Is the, Reason? A man can walk a block with an- other woman and fiUsuss 4,378 sub- ject* la a delightful manner. And ha could walk nlno mil** with his wife and not be able to think of a darn thing to say. , one term of six year*." The Z*no> blans have the negative side. Their team consists of Ruth Lieber, Mary Quayle and Helen Parrlsh. The Sen- ate has for Ito team, David King, James Weart. and Ruth Lieber. The judges are Miss Burchard, Mr. Harper and Mr. Hand. Entertainment*. The symphony concert to be given by the Symphony orchestra of the Northwestern School of Music, as- sisted by members of the Thomas or- chestra, Will be given on Friday eve- ning, January Sf, Instead of on Fri- day evening, January 88, a* announced last week. Th* seniors have their new pin* and rings, the letters N. T. H. in gold. M â-  What Noah Overlooked, being on a black oaomol triangle, set .Wto*^ima^J*m*.*K+mm with a pearl la each corner. a* tney started up im air* gangplank Lake Shore News: ... It this tost loan had been regarded with aa much favor aa th* other (the $10,000 sewer loan voted on lest March), why so great a falling off In the vote? One reason, perhap*. was that the voters lacked information as to just what was proposed. The ordinance posted gave only this scant descrip- tion: "For the purpoM of providing, main- taining and operating properties and other mean* for th* prevention and extinguishment of fir**." Nobody could tell exactly what that AT 3:30 IS touA inojA By I'dMfW IteiiiajnW EXT WCEK •siFrLErii.. Sal. Mat. AROUND THE EDITERRANEAN Vliwi lotion lMotiirr* 50c, 75c, $1.00 ore Health ortâ€"â€" All comforts liuil.lt Write tor Illinois RjhUDENCB aftiffstfi u hotel, tifhly heated. BATtS or pltcs tinsfis, 211 A sehopl dance for the seniors and Juniors la planned for the evening of he would have saved a heap of trots* hie. ls»a*aiiap*«B**s***s*w^ the voters to guess what might be done under so vague an authorisation It is true a tetter was sent out at the last moment by the chairman of the fire committee of the council giving a very brief specification of the pur- pose of the council In the use of the monoy, but this was not received by the citizenry through the postofflce until election morning, attar many had voted. It will be noted that, small as the vote was. the men gave a small ma- jority against the loan; but this was overcome by the voles of women, who, In their greater enthusiasm and con- fidence, did not need to know how the money was to be uaed. There Is an Impression abroad that the present administration of the vil- lage may be a little too confident of Its hold on the affectionate faith of the community; rather liable to forget WHEREAS, as a number of dogs Village of Wilmette by several doga known to within the last thirty days, it is the judj of the Village of Wilmette that it ia inhabitants of the village that all d corporate limits of Wilmette shall n bitten in the from rabies d of Trustees safety of the IngLjl large within the erefore, in at of the vil Ordinances of the Vi a Brown is visiting her Am hereof until March ill Underwood, at Wan- *§»».. gg^tJgg^ **»***»** muzzle, securely fastened sister. Mrs. Will "Mrs*"Filler and Miss Grace Fuller Urge Shall CaUSe SUCh of Jollet, 111., were the guest* of Mr*. Charles Howard this week. Mr: John Newhall of Tbbmsonville. Mich., Is the guest this weak of bis parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Newhall. The ladles of the Washington circle were entertained at luncheon Wednes- day by Mrs. Fred W. Smith, 48* Waak- togton sveaas. The prayer meeting of the odtot Episcopal church will be held *t the keen* of W. J. Peester, Basal and ernoa. Wednesday. January 10. The Young People's 8toadsjLd«afi club will meet to the church fiat* 18, st the foartly reetoenee^ *«â-  road. Ml** Ftorene* wffl be maid of honor, and Mr. Wal- tea Bett of Wteaetk* 1 Mr. and Mr*. Fred J. a dinner for the FURNISHED and UNFURNISHED WILMETTE KENILWOR WINNETKA We dally are rxi..... locate on t TX>DS BA1 M RAVfElA ND PARK Suirles from parties desiring to hore, so list your homes now st sny of our BRANCH OFFICES GLENCOE: Opp. C. ft N. W. Depot, Tel. Glencoe 13 & ORR 74 W.WASHINGTON STREET TELS. RANDOLPH 298123 and 4 CHICAGO with The duty imrpdSd upon the ection 7 of Chapter^* of the Revised Wilmette, I jje*€by direct that from the owners of ail dogs so running at ear a good substantial wire or leather aa to prevent them from ng at large in any of the streets, alleys or public places of the Village of Wilmette after January 8th, 1015, without a substantial wire or leather muzzle securely fastened on,will be taken up by dog catchers and impounded as provided by Section 11, t^ fjte Vi.jmgg gsf Wtisittrtte. â€" JOHN D. COUFFER President of theVitiate Qf Wilmette