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Charlevoix county herald., 1906-07-07

We Must Plant Forests, Organize
Better Schools, Make Homes For
workers and Rear the Children
Close to Nature.-Menace of Great
Cities.
AT the commencement exercises of
the Michigan Agricultural College on
$ June ZOth, 1906, an address was de-
hvered by George III. Maxwell, Dean
or the Homecrofters Gid of the Tails
man and Executive Chairman of the
National Irrigation Association.
The keynote Of the address of Mr..
Maxwell was the idea that we should
bring to the constructive work of
our social and commercial life in time
or peace, the same fervent patriot
ism and devotion to the public serv-
Ice that would inspire the whole ma
tion II we were In the throes of a
bloody conflict with the people of
some other country
In Illustration of this he re-
ferred to our forest resources
The wastefm improvidence with
which we Nave swept the for
ests out of existence was contrasted
with the elaborate care with which
we have built Notifications and ma
vies and equipped our armies. And
yet, said Mr.. Maxwell, we have little
to fear from any foreign foe. But
we have much to fear from the
wreck and ruin that will inevitably
follow the destruction of our forests.
Destroy the forests and over i'm
mense areas flood and drouth will
destroy the farms.
Destroy the forests and you will at
the same time destroy many of our
most important industries by the ex-
haustion of our supply of wood or
timber.
Destroy a city by bombardment or
ire and it can be rebuilt in q few
Years. more beautiful than ever.
Destroy forest on the plains and
1T may take more than a generation
to restore 1t.
Destroy forest on the mountains,
where the soil is thin and poor, and
it may take centuries to restore the
forest If 1t can ever be done at all.
The destruction of the forest cover
leaves the mountain sides so exposed
to erosion that the rocks are washed
Charlevoix county herald., 1906-07-07
NATIONAL FOUNDATIONS,
PATRIOTISM IN TINE OF PEACE
NEEDED TO SOLVE OUR
M TTONAL PROBLEMS.

We Must Plant Forests, Organize
Better Schools, Make Homes For
workers and Rear the Children
Close to Nature.-Menace of Great
Cities.
Charlevoix county herald., 1906-07-07

This book Is the first of q Series
that will Chronicle the Progress of the
HOMECROFT MOVEMENT
and inform all who wish to cooperate
with it how they may do so through
the formation Of local Homecrofters'
Circles, Clubs or Gilds to promote
Town and Village Betterment, stimu-
late home civic pride and loyalty to
home institutions, industries and trade,
improve methods and facilities Of edu-
cation in the local public schools, and
create new opportunities Eat Home"
that will go far to check the drift Of
trade and population to the cities.
The first Gid Of the Homecrofters
has been established at WATERFOWL,
Massachusetts,. The Gildhall, Shops
and Gardens are located at 143 Main
Street, where the Garden School is
now fully organized and over one
hundred children are at work In the
Gardens. The departments for train
ing in Homecraft and Village Indus
tries are being installed. The Viewers
are already at work at the looms.
1t is not designed to build here an
isolated institution, but TO make Il
model which can be duplicated in any
town or village in the country.
Copies of 1.-THE FIRST BOOK OF
THE hOMEcROFTERS" can be
obtained by sending twelve two
cent stamps with your name and
address Carefully and plainly
written to The Homecrofters' Gid
Of the Talisman 143, Main ST.,
WATERFOWL, Massachusetts,.
There is New Hope and Inspiration
for every Worker who wants a Home
of his own on the Land in the
CREED AND PLATFORM OF THE
HOMECROFTERS' which is as fol-
lows:
"Peace has her victories no less re-
nowned than war"
Charlevoix county herald., 1906-07-07

''The slums and tenements Of the
great cities are social dynamite, GER
tain to explode sooner or later. The
only safeguard against such dangers
is to plant the multiplying millions of
Charlevoix county herald., 1906-07-07

our fast increasing population in in
dlvidual homes on the land-home-
crofts, however small, owned by the
occupant, where every worker and his
family can enjoy individual industrial
independence" George II. Maxwell
Charlevoix county herald., 1906-07-07
BE A HOMECROFTER
Learn by Doing Work Together
Give every Man a Chance.

HoMEcRoFTERs
Every Child GardenEVccy Mother u
vidnaI Industrial Independence for Every Yorker ina
Home Of his Own on Land"
Charlevoix county herald., 1906-07-07

THE FIRST BOOK 4 nn HOMECROFTERS
HAS JUST BEEN PUBLISHED AND AMONG CONTENTS ARE
THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES OF ABSORBING INTEREST BY
The Brotherhood of Man
Charity that Is Everlasting
The Secret of Vippons PoUer
Lesson OF a Great Calamity
The Sign OF Thought
Charlevoix county herald., 1906-07-07

THE Citizen standing
o
he shall
4. Grade
Charlevoix county herald., 1906-07-07

"A little croft We ownsd-a plot Of corn,
A garden stored with peas and mint and thyn
And flowers for posies oft on Sunday morn,
Plucked while the church bells rang their earle
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-04
RITTER DECLARES
TALE IS FALSE.
LIE Doux Case Juror Says
He Never Talked to
Murphy as Alleged
SPECIAL DISPATCH 10 The CA


STOCKTON. Aug s.--Today was an
other day OF sensation in the case OF
Emma lie Doux. Juror August C. Rit-
ter, against whom allegations of mis-
conduct had been made by Charles F.
Murphy and William II. Smith, upon
which Attorney Charles H. Falrall is
making a stubborn fight to secure a new
trial, returned from the East and an
swered the charges. He not only pos
itively denied having discussed the case
while sitting as juror during the trial.
but he attacked the character OF Muir
ply.
Ritter declared that while working
with Murphy In a machine shop at one
time he had trouble with him. He de-
clared that Murphy was irresponsible.
6iven to telling wild and weird stories.
ard that he could not be believed under
oath.
Juror Ritter Is a German and his
countrymen came to his rescue. Coun-
Gilman George II. Heymann declared
that. he was a German and a warm
personal friend OF the accused Juror;
that he had been with Ritter almost
every evening during the progress OF
the trial and he did not even know
that Ritter was juror In the case un-
til after the trial was over.
NJ. Kfnzer made aff1davit as to Rft-
ter's good character and attacked that
Of Murphy. Charles Messersmfth and
William Barnikal declared that Muir
hpy was 'rattle-minded, hair-brained
baked and without good sense or
wits" W. F. Rogers and w r.
Thresher also attacked Murphy's char
acter and upheld that of Ritter
Emile Fimbel. the saloon man In
whose place Smith alleges he had a
conversation with Ritter. declared that
the two had never been In his saloon
together. Sheriff Sibley testified that
Smith. who is a negro, is an ex-con-
Wet.
AS against the af1davits attacking
Murphy's character. Attorney FairaIi
has. secured nearly twenty-five more
testifying TO the young mans good rep
utation for truth and veracity. The
name Of Father w B. O'Connor. pastor
of st. Mary's Cathedral. heads the
list Many other prominent business
and professional men have also made
life afidavits, and Mr.. Fairall will pre-
sent them IN court tomorrow
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-04
KINGS PROTEST IS
CONSIDERED.

OAKLAND, Aug. 3.-Mayor Frank K.
Mott, in discussing the proposed i'm
provement of Thirteenth street, between
Webster and Fallon, at the meeting of
the street committee of the City Council
last night, engaged in battle c. H.
King, the millionaire capitalist OF East
Oakland, who has protested against
tho Improvement OF the street. The
capitalist, when the matter of the street
Improvement came up before the Coun-
ell some time ago, protested against
the work, and his protest came up for
consideration by the street committee
last night.
Mayor Mott said when the matter
came up:
Thirteenth street is at present in
most disgracefui condition, and 1 fail
to gee how any one can feel justified in
otstructing It's Improvement. Mr.. King
should realize that the improvement of
the street will at once increase the
value of his property, and moreover he
would save money by having the work
done at this time, as at present he will
only be required to pay for the btu
minizing of the street to within foot
of the car tracks.
"I understand that II is the intention
Of the Oakland Traction Company to
remove the tracks on Thirteenth
street, and If Mr. King waits until this
is done he will be compelled to pay for
the work to the middle of the street"
The East Oakland capitalist was rep
resented by Attorney James A. Johnson.
and as the protest against the improve
ment was signed by owners of more
than half the block the committee was
unable to order the work done. 1t is
the intention of the Mayor to interview
Mr.. King and try to persuade him to
withdraw his protest.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-04
THINKS ROOSEVELT
FAvORS TAFT.
Justice Brewer Believes
President Desires Him
to Enter White House
LAUDS SECRETARY
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Aug. ST con-
fidently believe Roosevelt VIII not
again be a candidate for President, but
| think Roosevelt is pushing forward
Taft as his successor"
This statement was made today by
David j. Brewer. Associate Justice OF
the United States Supreme Court or
Bryan he spoke in cordial terms. he
pointed out the similarity between the
Democratic leader and Roosevelt as to
their purity and cleanliness OF lie,
qualities OF honesty and sincerity or
purpose.
"Wil Taft carry out the Roosevelt
idea and policy?" was asked
'Yos," answered Judge Brewer, but
with less friction. Roosevelt is impul-
sive, brusque, quick TO act, fearless, ap-
solutely honest, decisive, but the KIND :
est t-hearted man In the world. He pri-
marily believes in the eminent need of
honesty in the discharge OF all public
duties. He will not hesitate to say to
q mans face what he thinks. he Is q
fighter. Trouble, l believe, has been
averted In some cases only because of
the implicit faith which the people of
this country have in his honesty and
integrity.
Take on the other hand. Taft. He is
honest. sincere, fearless just as much
man with the people. In many ways
he is like Roosevelt. He does things,
but ne does them in a somewhat differ-
ent way. He, II President, would have
less friction. He is not quite as impul-
siVe and decisive as Roosevelt put ne
would make a great President. He is
re mareable man. He is man OF the
psople."
The Judge then spoke of Bryan and
his wonderful popularity.
Bryan Is honest. innately So
said. The people believe him SINGER
whether or not they differ from him l
political issues. His long standir 6
with his party and the high place which
he occupies prove that fact conclu-
sively. II Bryan were chosen Presi-
dent there would be no need of fearing
White House scandals. He would as
sociate about him in office just such
men as has Roosevelt, men in whom he
believes, men he thinks square and
honest"
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-04
YAQU|s OF SONORA
WAGE BATTLE.

GUAYMAS, Mexico, Aug. 3.-The hot
test Indian battle that has taken place
in Sonora for some months was fought
last Friday and Saturday in a remote
mountain section back of Las Guisimas,
according to an army messenger who
just arrived here. Seven Mexican SOL
diers, including Sergeant Charles r.
Rcbles of the National Guard, were
slain, while the Yaquis left behind a
score Of dead and many wounded.
Learning that band Of Indians num-
bering 100 had been looting ranches
and small towns, Colonel Juan ]. Ma
varro dispatched Lieutenant Colonel
Jose Corona and two companies to the
scene of the outrases. The Indians had
been warned of their approach and had
taken up a strong position in the No
vellea hills They were well supplied
with arms and successfully warded off
repeated attacks.
During Friday night the Indians
abandoned their position. The Mex
leans did not discover their flight till
they went TO the attack Saturday morn
ing,
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-04
ro,,forn,on. IN New York.

NEW YORK, Aug. 3.-The following
Californians are in New York:
From San Francisco-L I. Becker,
C. ]. Birdsall, G. Cuneo. r. W. Esola
and wife, n. Fitzpatrick, A. r. Hamill,
at the Gerard Hotel; Miss NJ. A. Hunt
ington, at the Seville; G. Jones. at the
Hotel Marlborough; H. w. Korper. at
the Hotel Cadillac; d. Levy and wife,
r. G. Lichtenberg. K. Lindenburg, E. j.
Plum, W. r. Proll. r. H. White. at the
Gerard Hotel; NJ M. Johnson Jr.. at the
Marlborough; ]. Wexel, at the Nor
mandie; r. Hemingway. at the Park
Avenue: r. Patch. at the Hotel Ma
varre; j. II. Pryor, at the Hotel Impe-
rial; Mrs. r. Steward. at the Park Ave
nue.: r. C. Whiteheld, at the Hotel Bar
tholdi
From san Jese-c. c. sanborn, at the
Grand Union.
From Sacramento-Miss Mullin, at
the st. Denis.
From Los Angeles--H. Brien and
wife. at the Gerard G. Berry, at the
Grand Union: Mrs. G. A. Morse, at the
Grand Union; G. +. Kanns. at the Astor
House.
From Pasadena-G. B. Perkins. at
the Seville.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-04
REVELATIONS AMAZE
THAW' 5 MOTHER.
Young Wife sConfession
Reconciles Her to
Attitude of Her Son

NEW YORK, Aug. 3.-The sudden
change in the attitude of Mrs. william
Thaw, mother of Harry Kendall Thaw
and her decision that her son was right
in insisting upon going to trial with
the unwritten law as his defense for
shooting Stanford White was due. it
was learned today. to amazing revela-
tions made by Evelyn Nesbit Thaw.
The young wife determined to sac
rifice herself to save her husband from
the electric chair. told her mother-in-
law facts concerning Stanford White
which convinced the elder woman that
Thaw was justified in killing the archi-
tect and that a jury would acquit him
upon hearing this story told by the
beautiful young woman upon the wit
ness stand.
Clifford w. Hartridge, Thaws coun-
sci, said today that the testimony Of
Evelyn Nestit Thaw would be the most
that he was satisfied 1t would save
Thaw from the chair
Observers of the Thaw case have be-
gun to take note Of the disappearance
from New York of witnesses whose tes-
timony has been considered OF impor-
tance to the prosecution.
Mr. and Mrs. j. J. Caine, with whom
Thaw and Evelyn Nesbit lived after
their return from Europe, have faded
from view. A telephone girl in Rectors
who is supposed to have knowledge of
quarrel between Thaw and his wife
is on long vacation. and a coatroom
boy in the same restaurant has been
much sought in vain.
The disappearance of Mrs. Alice E.
Evans has also been noted.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-04
Grand Jury Is Tired of Delay
Request FiTeI1an's S
Fund to Levy
Assessment.
THE policy holders Of the Fire
mans Fund ask the directors of
the defunct California corpora

'NHE policy holders of the Fire
mans Fund ask the directors of
the defunct California corpora
tion to prove their statements
that they will pay their proportionate
share of the debts OF the company by
levying an assessment upon the stock
holders at this time. The assured say
that this action on the part of the d.
rectors will save the cost OF hundreds
of suits to be brought against the
stockholders under the personal iiabtl-
ity law.
From present Indications it seems
that every share of stock In the old
Fireman's Fund must be assessed about
$3.50 to make the assets of the com
pany large enough to meet its liabil-
tiles. Under the personal liability law
governing California corporations each
stockholder is liable for his proper
tionate share Of the company's debts.
If they do not pay this amount into
the treasury of the company they may
be sued in the State courts.
Several directors Of the Fireman's 3
Fund have publicly stated that they
recognize the personal liability law and
are ready TO pay their share of the
debts Of the company. On the other
hand. many Of the stockholders were
hit so hard by the failure Of the COM
pany that they will be unable to pay
their share of the deficit.
The policy holders ask the directors
to levy the assessment as soon as the
exact deficit of the company is ascer-
tanned. They say that IL the company
collects the assessment 1t will save the
cost of individual suits in the courts.
Such an assessment will eliminate from
the suits those stockholders who pay
their share of the deficit and leave to
be sued the few who will be unable to
DO so.
Attorney c. c. Boynton urged the
cause of the policy holders before Pres
ident w. ]. Dutton yesterday after
noon. Dutton gave no promises, but
said that he would lay the matter be-
fore the Fireman's Fund attorneys.
Dutton says that he will pay his share
of the debts of the company without
question.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-04
MILAN EXPOSITION
SWEPT BY FIRE.
Relics and Rare Works
of Art Destroyed En-
failing $3,OO0,OO0 Loss

MILAN. Italy, Aug. Sire which
broke out here this morning in the In
ternatienal Exposition did extensive
damage. The sections devoted to the
decorative arts of Italy and Hungary
were destroyed, also was the pa
vilion in which were installed the ex-
hibits of Italian and Hungarian archi-
lecture. The damage is estimated at
between 100000 and $4,000. 900.
The fire was discovered at o'clock
this morning in the Hungarian section
and spread rapidly to the art sections.
situated in an adjoining park For a
time the British, Swiss. Japanese and
Netherlands sections were threatened,
but by energetic work the firemen sue
ceeded in saving them. The jewelry
and fine arts sections were also threat
carried the pictures. many of them Of
almost priceless value. from the gal
lery OF fine arts into buildings beyond
the fire zone.
The authorities are Of the opinion
that the fire was of incendlary origin.
The scene of the confiagration was
the center Of the most active portion
of the exposition. The Palace Of
Decorative Arts is a mass OF ruins.
The architectural pavilion, which was
also destroyed, contained many ex-
hibits of historic value. including the
original model of the dome OF the Ca
thedral of Milan, many original docu-
ments referring TO Milan's famous
scientist, Volta, papers relating to VOL
taic electricity and numerous docu-
ments referring to Napoleon I.
Although the fine arts pavilion was
saved, many fine paintings were dam
aged. being splashed by mud and
water while the fremen were hastily
carrying them to places of safety.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-04
SANTA CRUZ WOMAN
SEEKS DIVORCE.
Mrs. Laura Pagan Says
Her Husband Is In
fatuated With Teacher
NO CONTEST MADE

Herbert D. Pagan. a well-known real
estate man OF Santa Cruz and the son
of the LIE DR.. Pagan, at one time
among the best-known physicians IN
that city, was sued for divorce yester-
day on the ground Of desertion. Mrs.
Laura Pagan, the plaintiff. named
Laura c. Alzina. at one time santa
Cruz school teacher and now resident
OF san Francisco. as the woman VINO
Infatuated her husband and caused
him 20 break away from his home four
years ago. Judge Graham took the
case under advisement but announced
his disapprOval Of the practice IN
dulged in by people who seek to avoid
publicity by commencing such suits IN
counties other than the one IN which
. they have resided.
Mrs. Pagan and her husband were
married more than fourteen years ago
and have resided all Of that time IN
santa Cruz. where they are Wen
known. on the witness stand yester-
day. when questioned by the Judge.
Mrs Pagan admitted that she had
come to san Francisco for the express
purpose Of securing a divorce without
notice reaching her friends in the city
by the sea. During the afternoon ses-
sion. doubtless upon the suggestion OF
her attorney. the plaintiff qualified this
statement Former Lieutenant Gov
far Pagan. but not with the idea or
c6ntesting the case.
..Dr. Pagan. father OF the defendant,
during his lifetime was more widely
known than any other physician in
santa cruz and was reputed TO be eX-
trenely wealthy, although the major
.=sare Of his fortune is said TO have
ee1 dissipated.
Mrs. Pagan in reply 10 questions
asked by her attorney said that her
rasbsnd had deserted her and that she
was not responsible.
As a matter OF fact. Mrs. Fagan,"
asked Judge Graham, did you not
come 10 san Francisco to secure this
divorce and avoid publicity"
Yes. sir"
Why did your husband leave your
He became infatuated with another
woman. Her name is Mrs. Laura c.
Atzina-"
Mabel l. Fagan. half-cousin Of the
defendant. testified as to Mrs. Fagan's
residence IN san Francisco for the past
six months.
Il would nO- speak to my cousin II
] should meet him on the street" she
graceful for many years as 70 cut OF
any feelings the family might have
entertained for him."
our courts are flooded with divorce
cases" interrupted the court. We
have troubles OF our own. l do not
approve Of actions being brought in
this fashion"
DR.. c. T. Gross OF Oakland said he
was acquainted with the plaintiff and
that she had not lived with her hus-
band for several years.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-04
SELLS INsTALLMENr STOCK.
Reinsurers of Atlanta Birmingham
Company Have Novel Plan.

Company Have Novel Plan.
A circular issued by the Prudential
Insurance Company. OF Virginia is In
teresting to the policy holders in San
Francisco Of the Atlanta Birmingham
Fire Insurance Company. 1t appears
that the plan adopted to reinsure the
Atlanta Birmingham includes Install
ment payments for the 10000 shares of
stock issued 'at the par value of s25
each, sold at $50" The new stock will
be allotted to stockholders of the At
lanta Birmingham Company "or their
friends" payable 20 per cent down and
the remainder in eight equal install
ments of 10 per cent monthly The
option to stockholders was only to run
to the present month and there is some
curiosity here concerning the way In
which, the stock was taken.
This interest may be lessened some
by the reflection that when reinsur-
ance contract is entered into, under
the laws of California the policy holder
has no claim upon the reinsuring COM
pany.
The liabilities of the Union Fire In
surance Company of Philadelphia are
reported to have been wholly due to
the Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Com
pany on contract of reinsurance. To
meet this the Union has paid s15o,00o
on account and 100000 has been COW
cred by obligations by stockholders of
the Union Company.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-04
Great Strike Begins
at Russian Capital

ress was dtrected on the headquarters
OF the commander, who on the sscon1
day OF the battle was forced 70 SEES
shelter in better protected place. Ino
barracks In the vicinity showed plainly
the effects of the lighting. They are
today nothing more than totterlns
ruins, upheld by lion gtrders. Ine
church in which hangs the memorials
of the French and English bomoard-
ment OF 1855 was struck severai times
but 1t Is evident that the mutlneers
did not wish to destroy the building. IN
spite OF the fact that none Of Its win
dOws remain whole.
Results OF the firing were seen on
every hand. fragments OF shrapnei'
shot and she'll literring all the walk
ways. The fortress itself bore many
signs OF the bombardment. great rents
in the walls. holes in the roof and de-
stroyed windows telling their own
tales. The correspondent was not per-
mitted to examine in detail the rorti-
ications held by the rebels as these
form part OF the national defense ana
are secret. There is no question that
until the warships came up the Gov
ernment was pOwerless adequately 20
reply 20 the uautineers and was simply
able TO hold its positions.
wARsHIPS OPEN FIRE.
The commander mad scarcely hed
from his headquarters, leaving them
heap OF fallen ruins. when the warships
crept up the coast and opened fire.
Taken unawares. without leaders and
with but little food. the mutineers gave
up. 1t now transpires that there were
two officers among the mutinous men
Lieutenant Kokhensy and Lieutenant
Emiljanoff. The latter was wounded.
Kokhensy gave himself up to the Boga-
tyr and asked pardon
A special court Is coming here from
St Petersburg next week to try the
prisoners. One hundred men are con-
fined In Helsingfors and Skatudden.
The casualties is not yet known. but
$50 men are missing. IT Is impossible
TO say how many were wounded. As
previously cabfed In these dispatches,
only five officers were killed