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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1907-05-19
ENCE OF DRY FARMING
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN =-==-

er must never stop work. In the older
fields of the East and the South, there
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1907-05-19

it lie fallow until then.
Modern invention has come to the
aid of the dry farmer. Giant machines
minimize time and labor for him.
Across the unbrolen, virgin soil of the
prairie n thirtytwo horse power engine
passes. drawing in it's wake IN agGrcga-
tion Of agricultural machinery that in
cludes twelve fourteen-inch plows, two
iron rollers, two cIod crushers, two
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-11
ANNAPOLIS NEWS NOTES.
Will Be Given Diplomas
Early Next Month
Special Correspondence OF The Star.


ANNAPOLIS. Md, January II, 1907
The second section of the class 1897 United
States Naval Academy. will be graduated
February II. 1t is thought the number of
graduates will be between thirty-five and
forty and not fifty, as recently announced
The remains Of Chief Carpenter Thomas
c. Cooney, United States navy, who died
on Tuesday at the Naval Hospital, Norfolk
Va, will arrive here tomorrow and will
be taken to the Elks Home. whence the
funeral will take place on Sunday. The
deceased has been a member of Annapolis
Lodge, No. 622. B. P. 0. E., for the past
four years. He was formerly attached to
duty at the Naval Academy.
1t has been definitely decided that the
german of the class 1907. Naval Academy.
will not be held in February at the gradua-
ton OF the second section, but in June
when the third and last section of this class
graduates.
Mr.. Swepson Earle. chief hydrogra pher
address the work of the Engineering
Corps of the commission in Washington on
Thursday, January "a. The address will be
illustrated by lantern slides showing the
work in Anne Arundel county waters. 1t
will be before the Mems Club of ST. Mar
garet's Episcopal Church of Washington
among the members of which are a large
number of naval officers.
feature of Naval Academy life from
now until Lent will be the matinee hops to
be held every Wednesday afternoon in the
armory. The first of these was held yes
terday. from to o'clock pm, and was
attended by mdshipmen and their girl
friends. These dances are entirely in
formal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-11
CARNEGIE ON WEALTH
PREDICTS DAY WHEN FORTUNES
WILL BE IaNoBLE.

LONDON. January 1.-THE Review of
Reviews prints striking article by Andrew
Carnegie entitled MY Partners. the Peo-
pie" Mr.. Carnegie expresses the belief
that a millionaire ought to share his wealth
with the poor. out with the limitation that
his fortune should not be divided before the
mllionare's death. Then the community
should exact large share. graduated in
increasing proportion to the extent of the
dead mans wealth.
After advocating the British graduated
death duties as a basis for distribution, Mr..
Carnegie says:
Such contributions from the owners of
much to reconcile dissatisfied but fair
minded people to the alarmingly unequal
distribution of wealth arising from the new
industrial conditions of day. We shall
ultimately have 10 consider the adoption of
some such scheme as a progressive tax on
all fortunes beyond certain amount. either
given in life or bequeathed at death, so
that 1t Will be impossible for the owners of
enormous fortunes to hand more than a
certain amount to any individual
Mr.. Carnegie humbly deprecates the ella i'm
of the merely wealthy to fame. They have
no place with educated men and they oc-
cupy a lower plane intellectually. In the
coming day brains will stand above dol
lars. and conduct above both. The making
of money aim will then be rated as
an ignoble ambition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-11
MAY POSTPONE VISIT.
Proposed Cruise of japanese to the
Pacific Coast.

Mr.. Masanao Hanihara second secretary
OF the japanese embassy. said last night
that Viscount Aoki the Japanese ambassa-
dor to the United States has not been Of
ficially notified of his governments decision
not TO allow the training squadron to pro-
coed to San Francisco. The visit of a
Japanese fleet to the Pacific coast at this
time. said Mr.. Hanihara, might occasion
renewal of the controversy, and as the
japanese government is DESTROYS Of main
tanning the present cordial relations with
this government it has been considering
for several weeks the ACCESSIBILITY of post
ponins the visit of the fleet to the Pacific
coast. The Japanese consul at San Fran
CISCO mas made no report to the arrabassa-
dor, though 1t is possible that he NAV have,
communicated direct with Toxic"
Mr.. Hanihara, in response to an inquiry
stated most positively that the question of
the fleet or the japanese seamen being in
any danger at San Francisco had not been
considered or even suggested at the en-
bassy and declared that he did not believe
that his home government entertained any
such fears.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-11
LEAGUE ADJOURNS.
Navy Yard Employees Elect Officers
for Ensuing Year.

The National League of Employees Of
Navy Yards, Naval Stations. Arsenals and
Gun Factories of Continental America re-
Gently in session in this city. adopted reso-
lutions indorsing the Dawson bill for Satur-
day half holidays and the government en-
ployes' liability bill. The resolutions also
petitioned the Navy Department for a
weekly pay day and for fifteen days vaca-
ton each year.
President Cane declared that the object
of the league is to work for the betterment
Of the conditions of the employees in the
government service. and not an increase in
wages. At his suggestion the National Civic
Federation was requested to assist the or
ganizatfon in its welfare work.
Officers were elected for the ensuing year
as follows: President, George L. Cane.
Lynn. Mass: vice president. ]. c. Cooney,
WATERFOWL, Mass; secretary. Frank M.
Cousins. Portsmouth, N. H; financial secre-
tary, ]. B. Writers, Pensacola, Fla; treas
urer, H. A. Kellum, New York. The men,
bers of the executive board will be chosen
by the district organizations, each district
electing one member.
The next annual convention will be he'd
in Washington next December, and in this
city every two years thereafter. The con-
vention closed last night. ..
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TO PROTECT THE PACIFIC.
After the Maneuvers Some of Armored
Ships May Be Sent West

Although the suggestion has been made
that on account Of the weak representation
of armored ships on the Pacific coast sey-
eral such vessels should be sent there at
once. 1t was stated today that the naval
general board has no present intention
OF disturbing the plans made long since for
the maneuvers which are about to begin at
Culebra and Guantanamo. The program
OF exercises covers a period of six weeks.
during which time the entire Atlantic fleet
will undergo rigid drills and extensive tar
get practice. 1t is not improbable how
ever that after the fleet reaches northern
waters for the usual scraping and minor
repairs and is ready to be dispersed. some
ships of the heavy armored class may be
sent around the horn for station in Pa
cine waters along the United States coast
ms, 1t Is said, can be accomplished with
out seriously affecting the composition of
the Atlantic fleet because of the fact that
several new battleships and armored cruis-
ers VIII be IN commission within the next
lew months. which take thes place of
the vessels Withdrawn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-11
DR.. WHITES ACCOUNTS AUDITED
Satisfactory Result of Examination
by Experts

Secretary Shaw of the Treasury has just
sent to Secretary Hitchcock Of the Interior
Department the report of Messrs. A J.
Whitaker and C. L. Brockway. expert ac-
countantS, upon the examination of the
books. papers and other matters relating
to the office and accounts of DR.. William
White, superintendent of the Government
Hospital for the Insane. The report which
comes through the controller OF the treas
ury, indicates that DR.. Whites accounts
are correct
The following statement was submitted
showing the condition of said accounts at
the close of business October %. 1906:
DebitS-Auditors balance due the United
States. $46.376.95; advances on requisitions
500, 931 Sc. receipts. miscellaneous sources
l0.3l9.2O: total to be accounted for, $685.
62S,O1.
Credits-Cnsettled account in auditor q
Office. S146. O95.65: vouchers paid October L
to IS. 1906. S46.247.tO; deposits in repay
ment, S8.4oS.61; suspensions and dfsallow-
standing checks, So, 26536; cash in SAFE
s.. 20; cash advanced, charged on books
of Treasury Department. but not credited
to superintendent account by United
States treasury, $1,000; total, $3.50, 62S.01.
The following statement shows the con-
ditiOn of DR.. Whites account as agent" of
pensioners in the asylum at the close of
business October %, 1905:
Debit-Balance personal" September 30
1906. $104, 3SO.D; receipts to October %,
81 .9SO.S9; balance pensions September 30
1906, $139. 50; receipts to October Is
1925: checks on hand not entered on cash
book, s.. AGA. 10; total, $24S, 3SS 10.
its-Disbursements to October 26,
personal, $2.774.41; pensions. $1OS.03; bal
ance in treasury less outstanding checks.
S241. 10; cash in Office SAFE S4.O7S.53
total. s24S, 3S3.1 6.
The examiners say: Every facility was
afforded us for our investigation DR.. White
and his clerks being ready at all times to
give information and assistance"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-11
PRESIDENTS LETTER TO DRAKE.
Representative Robinson Introduces
Resolution of Inquiry.

Representative Robinson of Arkansas
has introduced a resolution asking that
the President of the United States be re-
quested to inform the House whether he
wrote a communication to Thomas c.
Drake, superintendent of insurance for the
District of Columbia Conforming as in
valid and improper legislation limiting the
amount of salaries which life insurance
companies pay their officers: and If lac
wrote such a letter, that he furnish the
House with a copy of the same: also
whether he authorized said Drake to send
copies of said communication 10 insur-
ance commissioners or officers in any
state: and If so, whether he requested said
Drake to send the same conditioned that
ii be received and held confidentially.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-11
PLAYTHINGS OF FATE.
Man Seeking Death Fails; One Who
Loved Life Dies.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, January IA man fell five
feet yesterday morning in Jersey City and
was killed. In the same city, almost at the
same time a man jumped fifty feet in an
attempt to end his life and escaped serious
injury.
The victim of the five-foot fall was Burch-
ard Faeher. fffty-six years old. OF 96 Boroem
avenue. He was descending the stoop of his
house when he slipped and fell. He died
before he could be carried into the house.
His death. a physician said, was due to in
ternal injuries sustained by the fall.
The lucky man was John ]. Mckay, thirty
three years old, of Cleveland. Ohio. He
jumped from a third-story window at 95
Montgomery street and landed on the pave
ment escaping with injuries not more Sc
rious than cuts on the feet and slight
bruises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-11
Fog Signal Machinery Disabled.

During the continuous foggy weather about
New Year day the fog bells in the light sta
tions on Chesapeake bay were kept in such
continuous service that the machinery op-
Grating the signal in the light stations at
Cove Point, the western side of Chesa-
peake bay. about four miles above the
mouth of the Patuxent river. and at Hoop
ers Island, on the east side of Chesapeake
keepers had to sound the fog signals by
hand The lighthouse service authorities
give notice that the machinery operating
the signal at the Cove Point station has
been repaired, and that in case of fog or
thick weather the signals there will be
struck automatically. The signal at the
Hooper's Island station is still out of order,
and until repairs are made, which will be
as soon as possible. the fog signals will be
sounded by hand. The fog signal ma
chinery ct the Marshes light station. at the
mouth of the York river. on its south SIDE
which has been out of order. has been re-
paired and the service there resumed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-11
Hearing Postponed by Secretary Taft.

Secretary Taft has postponed until next
Monday the hearing of the delegation of
western representatives and Chicago bust
ness men upon the project of permitting
part of the waters Of Lake Michigan to
be diverted into the Calumet river, so as
to enable the latter to be used as a por-
ton of the Chicago drainage canal for the
disposition of sewage in a number of towns
in Indiana and Illinois
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-11
Remarkable Duck Shooting.

The present ducking season has been one
Of the best known in this neighborhood in
years Every morning gunners are out
on the lowlands engaged in their favorte
sport, and numerous big bags have been
brought home. One of the most remark
able feats heard of was the success of K
L. Bowles and his partner. P. w. RoT.
who shot twenty-eight ducks in four shots
below Four Mile Run December IS Six
teen were red-necks and twelve were gray
hacks
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Killed by Exposure.

PHOENIXVILLE, January 11.-wiliam
c. Beard, thirty-seven years old. was found
frozen to death in the rear of Hotel Wash
ington. When one of his chums was found
dead a few weeks ago. Beard remarked that
he would be found in the same way before
long. The dead man leaves a wife and
two small children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-11
Military Roads in Alaska.

While the army appropriation bill was
under consideration In the House yesterday
an amendment was adopted appropriating
$3.50 900 for the construction and mainten-
ance of military and post roads and trails
in Alaska to be expended under the direc-
ton of the board of road commissioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-11
A London Need.

From the London Shipping Gazette.
Recent experience has convinced many
people who have lately visited Antwerp that
deep-water wharves offer method for the
cheap and speedy handling of goods which
London. II 1t desires to be a really cheap
port and to hold its own against its active
continental competitors. can no longer at
ford to ignore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-11
OPPOSE BIG MERGER
CONSOLIDATION OF LEATHER
COMPANIES RESISTED.

TRENTON. y. J.. January 1.-Two suits
were started in the court of chancery yes
terday to restrain the proposed merger OF
the United States Leather Company and
the Central Leather Company. The merger
was scheduled to be carried out AT Jersey
City next "Wednesday. A rule to show cause
why the merger should not be enjoined was
made returnable in Newark next Monday.
The complainants in the suits holders
OF preferred stock of the United States
Leather Company. who did not assent to
the plan whereby the Central Leather Com
pany two years ago acquired control Of
si1s.ooo,00o out of SIPS Goa. eco of the capital
stock of the United States Leather Com
pany
Among the compliments are James II
Colgate x Co. l. and $. Wormser. James C
Colgate. Robert \. Johnson and J. NJ Tall
madge. the latter two of Wisconsin.
Plan of the Merger.
1t is set out in the bill that the plan of
merger provides for the continuation of the
Central Leather Company and the issue Of
sso.0oo.ooo of stock. half to be preferred and
half common. The plan further provides
that for each share of preferred stock Of
the United States Leather Company the
holder is to receive $50 in > per cent gold
bonds, $50 in 4 per cent cumulative pre-
ferred stock and $3.50 in common stock
and that for each share of common stock
of the United States Leather Company the
holder Is to receive three-tenths OF a share
of common stock
1t is contended that this apportioument is
detrimental to the interests of the holders
of the preferred stock of the United States
Leather Company. which provides for \ per
cent cumulative dividends and upon which
there Is unpaid an accumulation of 45ie per
cent dividends The bill asserts that with
proper management the United States
Leather Company can he made ia nay
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-11

Mai. w. Cle1>nt Claude. surgeon of the
1st infantry Maryland National Guard.
has returned to Annapolis after a pleasant
visit to Tammany. the residence Of Col
Charles A. Little of the LIST Infantry, about
four miles from Hagerstown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-11

1t matters little what it is that you want
whether situation or a servant-a
want ad. in The Star will reach the per-
SON who can fl your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-11
To Abolish Claims Commission.

Representative Aiken of South Carolina
has introduced a bill in the House for the
adjustment of the Spanish treaty claims
commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-11
FOR RENT-HOUSES.
UNFURNISHED.

FOR RENTED MD. AVE. NE. 3-STORY
bay-window brick dwelling. containing IA rooms:
bath rooms: house heated by steam; rent, $oo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-11

FOR T-SEMI-DETACWED. ROOMS AND
bath: steam heat: u square of line; nice
back and side Yards: rent. $50. 80.
STONE & FAIRFAX. 1912 New York ave.
ialn3,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-11

FOR RENT-BY L. ]. MILLS COZ 9TH ST. NV
JI9 av. 7r. b. $50. 90 Flat 2l0 NV Or b
2U5 @ NV Or b. IS so FLAT I245 III ne Or liz 90
III ~ av. 1r, b.. 30 90 Stable 1914 L NV 10 so
1924 Sd NV Or new -. 90 23ls Champ'n av stale 90
NIB 18th ne. Orb Is. 30 8 houses Bladenshurg I'd
10 y So. Jr....... Il 30 ialO-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-11

FOR RENT-LARGE 2-SToRY BRICK STABLE
reay Of 20 Iowa circle: four stalls; room for 5
vehicles; 3 living rooms. with modern toilet ID
noor: suitable for garage. would rent for
shop purposes; rent. SO per month.
uEtSKEI.L McLERAN
taS rou Real Estate. 1905 4 ct. n.w.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-11
SUBURBAN PROPERTY.

Etee. II SOc 81 d0Q. II VIZ. S2-SS me-. W.
FOR SALE-GREAT BARGAIN-4s ACRES oP-
PoSfte Georgetown University. SAMUEL BEAL-
NEAR, 116-11I Law building, Baltimore. Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-11

| $3I so. .12ol 8fh NV, lOf
$35 so. 1870 W NV, Sr
$35. .1723 9th NV. Or
$35. The Phoenix, 5r
$3.50. ..125 C ne. Or
So. so. M Sd NV, Or
$32. so. The Moutgom'y,6 Or
S32. so. lob goth NV. Or
5000. $40 o NV. 7r
$50. 800 Taylor NV, 81
$40. .14O5h 14th NV, Ar
$50. The Montgomery. 4r
$50. 1905 Ith NV, 7r
$50. .432 9th NV, hall
$50. :. sol D NV. Offices
$50. 1903 9th NV ,ofice, 2r
1928. ......2211 H NV, IT
S27.50. 2224 Decatur pl, 5r
500. so. Gil Sd ne. Or
So. so. .4016 5th NV, Or
So. so. .4O4 Shepherd. Or
S25. .607 f NV, office, 2r
$25. 2215 18th NV, Or
$25. The Milton. 3r
$21. .510h I'd Sc. Or
Sc. so. 1923 S c av Sc, Or
5000. .3616 18th NV, 5r
$50. .S11 H NV, shop
$40. $40 F NV. Office
$500. 224 Mass av NV Or
SIS. .2431 NJ NV. 5r
$I7.rO. .222 Mass av NV Or
SIC. 40. 300 Mill av sw DR.
$3.50 .4l2 n J av NV, Or
SIS. go C NV. rear. shop
SIS. sol d NV. Office
Sl3. .524 18th Sc. 5r
$3.50. ALB Warner NV. Or
$12. 1907 l ne, Ar
,perty for rent send for
bulletin.
" 4 HENSEY CO..
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FOR sALE-HOUSES.

Z lines It, 5Oc st. $I-O0. Wk.. $2.3S. I no. VIZ
FOR SALE-ON r. l. AVE. NV, ELEGANT j.
story brick, rooms, bath, beautiful repair;
front liz IS #. ave. and through to an
other ST.; owner leaving must sell; bargain
for some at So. 200 H. L. RUST. sos l4th st.
ja1l-tf,J
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-11

\UL CO.. 7TH & L NV.
10 n Y nv ne. 7r. b.. %. so
5l4 Tenn av ne. 81. b. 25. so
G37 18th ne. Or, b. Is. so
Z 10l7 18th NV. sta. 25. %
il9 Carroll. 7r, b. %. 80
j214 II ne. 7r. b. -.22.50
18th and Kear1ey,
Brookland. d c.. 1000
642 Park I'd. Or. b.. 1850
1913 kearney. Brook
land, $500
CoLoRED TENANTS.
22l9 Water. fats, 8
& Or, w.$l2.50 & 1900
5 Capitol av, Ivy City.
5r. 7.5O
GT6 Navy pl.. Ar. -. $50
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-09-12

Mrs. Minnie Carr and chill
dren Of Gowrie, Iowa, are in
the Valley, the guests of Mrs.
S. f. De Wore.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-09-12
Ann,ia! Meeting of
the Presbyterian Church

This meeting was held last
night in the church parlors.
Reports were read from the
various departments of church
work that showed TIE church
in prosperous condition.
All the obligations of the
church for the year ending with
LIST of Sept, 1907, were met and
a generous sum was raised for
benevolent work Of the church.
A very hearty vote Of thar ks
was extended to the Ladias'
Aid Society for their fine work
during the year.
An instructive and interest
Ing letter on church finance
from the Secretary, Mr.. j. S.
McGavren, was read. A vote
of thanks was the response to
the letter now end no doubt
larger contributions will be a
later result.
The elders Of the church,
after elections of last night,
are, Frank Lillwall, j. j. Amen,
j. r. Littler, w. H. Campbell
and Geo. Davidson.
Mr.. Amen is clerk of the
session and treasurer of the
church.
The Board of Trustees as
filled last night is as follows;
Ed Bradley, &. S. Babcock, j.
R. Litter, DR.. Gamble, j. s.
McGavren and j. j. Amen.
Mr.. McGavren is secretary
of the board and congregation.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-09-12
Pre-Nuptial Tea

Miss Amen entertained
twenty guests last evening in
honor of Miss Reed of Ida
Grove, and Miss Fensler of this
city. The house was beautiful
with its floral decorations
reception hall was profusely
decorated with golden-rod and
autumn greens, and the parlor
was a mass of purple asters.
At five-thirty the dining room
doors were opened and the
hostess invited the guests to
enter. The chairs of the guests
of honor were daintily draped
with clematis and pink ribbons.
A guest of honor sat at the
head of each table, and the
place cards were very pretty
with their pink asters. From
the chandeliers were suspended
festoons of clematjs and pink
ribbons, which joined the
immense boquets of pink asteSs
on the two tables. An elaborate
five course dinner was served
by the hostess and was the
pleasant feature of the evening.
Many "reminiscences were cx-
changed over the coffee cups,
and with best wishes for the
brides-to-be, and thus one Of
the most enjoyable affairs Of
the season was brought to a
close.
The following guests enjoyed
the evening. Miss Reed of Ita
Grove, Misses FeEsler, Mac
Allister, Pratt, Bess Fenslcr,
Mckay; O'Connor, Helen Moves
of Spokane, Christensen, john
son, Heron and Amen; Mes
DANES Tabor of Corpus Christi,
G. A. Kellogg, Harry Newton,
IC. G. Norris, r. II. Harvey,
Jewel Roberts Of Logan and e.
w. Madsen.
Mrs. Jewel Roberts came
down from Logan for the party
at the Amen home yesterday
and will spend a few days with
her parents. Jewel will come
down tomorrow morning to
spend the day.