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The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
Mrs. Matthew t. Scott.

Editor The Washington Herald;
A former resident Of Bloomington, H..
the home Of Mrs. Matthew T. Scott, can
didate of the Observation-Disclosures for presi-
dent general OF the Daughters OF the
American Revolution, said yesterday:
1T has been my good fortune 70 have
known AIRS. Scott during nearly al og
her life in Illinois from the time she
came from her Kentucky hcme bride.
also to have been her close neighb0r and
the neighbor Of her sister. Mrs Adlai E.
Stevenson. wife Of the former Vice Presi-
dent Of the United States.
Mrs. Scott inherited ability. Her
father. Rev. Or. Green, was a distin-
guished Presbyterian minister. scholar.
and writer OF Kentucky. for many years
president Of Center College. at Danviue.
Ky. Matthew T. Scott was a student at
Center College when he met and Won
Miss Julia Green. He and hts beautiful
bride came 70 Mclean County. H.. soon
after their marriage and located on one
OK Mr. Scotrs farms near Chenoa.
twenty-five miles from Bloomington Mr.
Scott, who was a far-seeing man. gifted
with rare energy and indomitable cour-
age. invested IN farm lands ia and about
Mclean County and founded the town Of
ChenOa. His selections Of land included
wide acreages OF the richest soil IN the
Mississippi Valley. The town OF Chenoa
throve steadily. and Mr. Scott's farm
lands and town property rapidly in
creased IN value he steadily added 20
his holdings. leasing his farms 20 choice
tenants and continually improving his
properties. Ills tenants were never dis
treated generously, ana rewarded Justly
the owner Of the land with careful tiilage
and honest returns OF crops and stock
Thirty years ago. OF LONGER. the SCOTS
took up their residence In BlOouingt0n
soon after moving 20 Bloomington. Nfr.
Scoot took leading part in the Quest for
coal at that place his brother-ln-lavy.
Aclai r. Stevenson. and several OF the
latter's brothers being associated wI5h
him In that enterprise. After. great ex-
penditure OF money and many difficulties
bituminouS coal OF fine quality was found
The mine IS now one or The most profit
able in Illinois. as vel as one or the
deepest
Matthew T. Scott died some fifteen
years ago leaving q large estate. Of
which Mrs. Scott. as soon as she rallied
from her great bereavement. assumed
personal management A short time be-
fore his death. Mr. Scott had acquired
possession OF a large tract OF mineral
land IN Tennessee, rich in iron. Mrs.
Scott made journey 10 Europe and dis
posed OF this tract. realizing for the es-
tate SUM greatly IN excess of the ex-
pectatons OF experts who had gone over
the groUnd-as I remember IL. about
10000
Mrs. Scott Owls a controlling interest
in the Mclean County Coal Company's S
mine. Of which I have already spoken.
These mines employ some 500 men. most
OF whom are the owners OF neat and
comfortable homes in the vicinity OF the
coal shaft, which they have been able to
acquire through the generous manage
ment OF the company. Of which Mrs.
Scott is the virtual head and director.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
Word from Maine.
- WashInrtrn Her.ld .

Editor Tbs Washington Herald;
Word has come to me that Mrs. Wood
bury Pulsifer. a former resident Of Lewis
ton, is a candidate for an important posi-
ton in the Society OF the Daughters Of
the American Revolution.
In common with many friends in her
native State. realize how exceptionally
well fitted for such an Office Mrs Pulsifer
is. and I earnestly hope that she may be
elected.
From her successful activity In various
sociTl and philanthropic interests while
in Lewiston, we know her executive
ability and her unfaillng initiative. Mrs.
Pulslfer is a woman OF broad sympathles
and hopeful courage, with the added
qualification that counts so much Of
knowing how TO meet people. Her charm
ing presence and winning personality
united with a cordial heartiness and
gracious ease Of manner make many
friends and help any cause which she may
desire 20 advance.
Our best wishes are hers in fullest
measure. MABEL A. DINOLL
Lewiston Ne
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
''Still Waters Run Deep. "

Editor Tie Washington He.zld;
Senator Albert Cummin's tribute TO
Roosevelt as the peer OF George Wash
ington puts many Of US old chaps way
back and out Some Of US had been
thinking other things about the Rough
Rider. I suppose Mr.. Cummins Is well
up about greatness.
think some philosopher said: Beware
of the man who gets 10 be bigger than
his Office or the people" He was speak
ing Of republics
We have no demand FOR a superman as
President Of our country. What we want
is a weIl-balanced. honest person OF
sound judgment 10 execute the VIII OF the
people as expressed through their repre-
sentatives- We do not want q lawmaker
or a lawbreaker. II this were a kingdom
we would probably have TO put our rulers
Up with the gods and kneel down 10 them
II is q fact that has run clear through
history: Still waters run deepest. q"
The noisy big man is the clown Of a
noisy day. There is not so much differ
ence between Us as politics would make
out II is far easier 10 find a President
than an honest, impartial, and incorrupt-
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
An TmpenetrnbIe Hedge.
From Ha-per's Weekly.

From Harpers Weekly.
The hedges which we ordinarily see Dor
dering country estates are planted for
their ornamental and beautifying effect,
and not as substitute for fencing mate
rial, but In the extreme southwestern part
OF the United States there are many
hedges which serve primarily this latter
purpose. Various species OF cacti. such
as the prickly pear. are used by ranch
men TO inclose cattle ranges in these
arid regions, and these hedges are practi-
cally impenetrable. Wild animals are
thus efrectuaIly prevented from attacking
the herds and hockss and & supply Of fod-
der may always be obtained by burning
OF the spines from the tender young
shoots OF the cactus. Remains Of hedges
fifteen feet IN height are 10 be seen near
the locations OF the old mission In South
eru California where they once served as
Notifications to protect the little settle
msnts. Instead OF fences the Mexicans
uso what Is known as the organ cactus
When stakes Of this plant are set In the
earth they readily take root, and soon
present formidable barrier ofthorns.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
LINER MONOPoLIzED BY NINE.
Passengers Are Lonesome on Big
Ocean Steamship.

EdsecEBers are Lonesome on Big
Ocean Steamship.
New York. April 1s.-When the big
American Line steamship New York
locked here to-day nine lonesome Look
Ing passengers-six men and three won-
en-hied down the gangway from the
first cabin.
The small number OF first cabin pas
sengers on the big boat was due TO
the fact that steamship from South
ampton sailed just before and another
after the New York. When asked about
the trip over, the six passengers declared
they spent most Of their time tryihg TO
ind one another. At night the Sig ship
was Illuminated as II hundreds Of first
cabin passengers were on board
At times one man would have the big
snnoking-room all 20 himself Among
the passengers were Joha NJ. Patterson,
wealthy oil man OF Pittsburg.
More than 10 frst-class passengers
troODed down the gangway OF the White
Star liner Celtic, which docked shortly
after the New York to-day. They were
mostly tourists who have been visiting
Mediterranean ports on the steamship
Arabic.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

$1,000 for normal training departments
IN high schools and $4,000 for agri-
cultural. domestic economy, and manual
training departments IN ten selected high
schools. The number Of high schools at
the present time is SIS. More funds were
available in every direction About S400,-
coo was spent last year IN new buildings
Two new normal schools were establish
ed by the legislature OF 1903
West Virginia "A. P. Shawkey. super
intendenD--Hss about ffty-nine high
schools. The total expenditures OF the
State fer school purposes are about S4,2g7,-
S53. There are six normal schools. A
compulsory attendance law has been IN
effect for fifteen years.
North Carolina u. Y. Joyuer, superin-
tencent).-The general assembly OF 1879
has increased its appropriations for the
lower public schools by about SlO0.G00
and for the higher educational institutions
IN a lesser degree
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

participation. II is wholly improbable that
a collapse in the movement would al
all unfavorably affect such a stock mar
ket Indeed. such q collapse would IN
questionably help the security market.
rather than hurt IL
There are certain phases Of this situa-
ton that do not yet seem entirely clear
II is 10 be freely admitted. and the fact
has been strongly emphasized IN this col
umn. that year by year recently a smaller
surplus OF the leading grain staples has
remained at the end OF succeeding har-
vests. and that Il is a practical certainty
that prices OF foodstuffs Will command
comparatively high prices IN the future.
or until at least some means Of increasing
the production OF these staples Is dis
covered.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
VIEWS OF PEOPLE ON MANY TOPICS
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT IT?
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT IT?

ible, unselish man. The greatest Presi-
dent in my estimation. VIII make the
least noise, and DO the most effectuai
and lasting work. But, we do not want
q protector Of schemes and jobs. We
have our agents IN our representatives.
It will be profitable for our republic to
remember that. IN the multitude OF
counsel there is wisdom. Few. few
indeed are the nortals who can preserve
true balance II FACE of high place and
popular fattery. No nation can safely
relinQuish its government 70 a single per-
son. But nations have been fools all
along the wreck-streWn world Let us
not be so just yet
ORVILLE II. KIAIBALIA
Amherst Mas
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
Back TO the Farm.

Frora Luc
Wei. sflas. what did you find new
down to the city7''
Why, somethln' wuth seem. The hull
place Is full o. cabs with cash registers
on 'em. en- red flags to show folks it's
dangerous 70 dispute the fare. They call
'em taxiderny cabs, cause eS you don't
mind, the drivers II Jest take the skin
on ye"
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

Prom the Washington Star.
DO you think It Is an advantage for
a young singer TO so abroad to study?"
7 dunno as it's any advantage" an
swered Mr.. Cumrox. But it's mighty con-
siderate OF the home folks and the neigh
bors."
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-11-17
GOVERNMENT AFTER
OPIUM SMUGGLERS

san FRANCISCO, November g.
For the first time in the history of the
customs service, a special agent has
been sent south of San Francisco for
permanent location. Special agent
Frank E. johnson, who has been in
charge Of the San Francisco office since
the death of Special Agent West, has
been ordered to San Diego, where he
viii establish his headquarters. He viii
work for the present in the Los Angeles
district, although reporting direct to
the secretary of the treasury at Wash
ington.
Stin more significant of the deter
mination to prevent the threatened
smuggling of opium on a large scale
IS the rushing of the revenue cutters
Bear and Perry to the southern coast
Of California, on orders that were re-
ceived from Washington last Monday
The cutters will patrol the coast from
San Diego to San Luis Obispo. There
is no doubt now in regard to the re-
ports that the government has received
information that the opium ring is pre-
pairing for big operations.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-11-17
Totlay's Work.
VIKING SHIP COMING HERE.

SEATTLE, November 5.-The viking
ship which was used in the picturesque
celebration of Norway day at the
Alaska Yukon-Pacifc exposition, will
sail to Norway by way of the suez
canal, carrying its owner, Finn H. Fro
Itch, the well-known sculptor; Capt
Ole Brude, who some years ago cross
ed the Atlantic in an 1S-foot lifeboat
and crew of four Norwegian seamen
The ship will start from the Sound
early next spring, going first to San
Francisco, thence to Honolulu, Japan
and through the Indian ocean and the
Mediterranean
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-11-17

A thorough manipulation of the scalp
promotes the healthy growth of hair
The famous Fitch shampoo as given at
the Union barber shop, not only mas
sages the scalp, but leaves the hair and
scalp free from all dandruff.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-11-17

Of the committee on cutting and trans
portation Of cane was read and {. {.
KENNEDY read an article on the sub
iect. Mr.. Kennedy expressed the be
lief that the planters association
should offer inventors all possible IN
ducemcuts to try to invent d practical
bic cane cutting machine TO take the
place Of the old cane knife. He was
Of the opinion that sum of money
should be set aside as a reward TO
the man who should invent such a
machine. as this would most surely
stimulate endeav0r along that line.
Robert Cation. Robert Hall and w.
J. Dyer had appendices to the report
of the committee. W. NJ. McQuade
also submitted an independent supple
mentary report on observations made
Of accumulators used by the Kona
Development Company.
Following the reading of the reports,
they were discussed by the members
present. G. G. Kennedy. John T. Moir,
W. W. Goodale, c. Hedemann, James
Gibb. John Hind, George +. Renton,
James Watt, Elmer Paxton and Noel
DEER were among those who took part
in the discussion.
E. d. Tenney then spoke of the sub
stitution by Eva plantation Of the
ffteen-roller mill for the two nine
roller mills. and Manager Renton made
the statement that ffteenroller mills
are certain to be in general use in
the future if the last possible extrae
ton is desired. He said that if Eva
had had the ffteen-roller mill in oper-
alton the whole season, the plantation
would be $4,000 better off than it is
now.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-11-17
Afternoon Session.

When the planters reassembled in
the afternoon the discussion was re-
sumed and several of the managers
made reports of how the work is car
ried on ON their plantations.
w. w. Goodale read the report of
the committee on manufacture of sugar.
His report was supplemented by attach
ed letters from several of the planta-
tion managers describing various
processes and notifications in use on
their plantations, There was consid-
cradle discussion as to the ACCESSIBILITY
of trying to save the cane wax from
the filter cake, and the statement was
made that although the wax can be
saved, it is as yet uncertain whether
or not it would be profitable to try to
do so. Samples have been sent to Lon
don for examination and a report on
its value.
The matter of manufacturing alcohol
from refuse molasses was discussed at
length, several of those present ex-
pressing the belief that it would be
profitable so to utilize the material.
The report of w. K. Bull, chairman
of the committee on warehouses for
the storage of raw sugar, was read
by Secretary W. o. Smith. The com
mittee had little to report, stating that
the subject was very fully covered in
the report submitted last year.
There was no discussion of the re-
port, and Forester Hosmer then read
his paper, an outline of which and of
the discussion that followed is given
above.
Today's Work.
At four clock the meeting adjourn
ed until ten O'Clock this morning, when
the report of the experiment station
will be read and discussed. In the
afternoon the planters will visit the
planters experiment station and also
at the invitation of Professor Wilcox
will make a trip to the federal ex.
pertinent station.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-27
He Lies Best Who Lies Last.

Jewell Record: Inspired by Dela's
story Of driving his Buick auto from
Colfax to Jewell without stopping the
engine and without preceptibly heat
ing the water in the radiator, F. G.
Snyder, the Ford auto man. has gone
the doctor one better. Mr.. Snyder last
Thursday drove his auto from Eldora
to Jewell, distance of thirty-three
miles without stopping his machine
and carrying five passengers, himself
and wife, Mrs. Warburton, Miss Lib
bic Montgomery and Mrs. Farrow OF
Eldora. Mr. Snyder made the trip in
one hour and twenty-seven minutes
and most solemnly declares that when
he reached Jewell the water in his RAJ
diator was so cool that his wife prompt
ly used 1t for making iced tea without
any further cooling. Truly the man
who speaks last is an easy winner!
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-27
Compared With chinawarc.

Philadelphia Times: Dick Woods,
a physician of this city, has, it is said
more good stories up his sleeve"
than any other doctor in town, and
the latest of these was told by the
doctor a day or so ago at a club of
which he is member
Heard a good one this morning.
ne said. A little girl aud her mother
We're walking down the street, when
they came to place where straw had
been spread over the pavement to
deaden the noise, because of the i'll
ness of woman living in that square
Oh, look, mamma cried the lit
tie girl. What's all that hay doin
out in the street?'
That's because Mrs. E-has a tiny
baby, which God has sent her, sale
her mother, gently, and after a mo
went's pause the little g., said slow
ly:
"'Gwacious, she must have beer
packed we'll
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-27

forms the ceremony free OF charge.
This Is the legal marriage. No priest
or minister, or any other person ex-
cept the government official Tor the
purpose, is authorized to perform such
ceremonies. After the legai marriage
as many religious ceremonies may De
performed as the contracting parties
desire.
1t is learned from Mr.. Miller's inter
esting article that in France WIDOWS
cannot marry the second time before
ten months have elapsed after the
death of the husband In the unlteo
States widow may marry immediate
ly after the death of the husband SO
far as any legal impeachment Is con-
cerned: There is no such obstacle IN
the way OF widowers in France, now
ever. The possibility of the postum
nous delivery of child by the widow
and the effect it might have under
the laws of inheritance is the reason
for what might seem to some an In
equality in favor of men.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-27
Bailey Will STAY in Britt.


Britt Tribune: The Des Moines
News says: "E. N. Bailey of Britt
will move to Des Moines." Not if the
court knows itself land it thinks it
does" l have 10 more notion OF
moving to Des Moines than have OF
moving to Kamschatka. My home and
all own is in Britt. My family are
healthy, contented and happy here
have no desire to emulate the ex-
ample of that dear old friend, Joe
Trigg, who killed himself by overworl
and worry in three years in Des
Moines, and have never at any time
intimated any intention of doing So
It is a good city, and good place
for a young man to go, but mot for
Billy" 1t makes little difference to
myself or the public, but let's keep
history straight. Bailey will be found
at Britt, Iowa, this year, and all other
years at the Tribune Office, unless
something unforeseen happens, pro-
vided the good people of the town
where | have lived for more than
| twenty years do not object too siren.
uously. "Overwork' is serious
thing to contemplate am not econ.
templating." In the meantime, still
own. control, run, govern, direct, or.
der, steer, pilot, guide, manage, sway
regulate, master. hold, possess, rule
adjust, print, paint, stamp. stain, cut
carve, letter. mark and engrave the
Britt Tribune each Thursday in Britt
Hancock county, Iowa, just for fun
Price s1.50 year, Now is the time
} to subscribe, Respectfully, E. "
J Bailey
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-27
Has Many Masonic Honors.

Des Moines Capital: Our fellow citi-
zen, Henry c. Alverson, has received
another Masonic honor. 1t was sup
posed that he had all there was, be-
ing the "active" member from Iowa for
the thirty-third degree. In which body
there are but twenty-three members.
But he has received still another dis
tinction by being made the representa-.
tive for the supreme council of Uru.
quay. In other words, Mr.. Alverson,
In the organization of Scottish Rite
Masonry is the consul for Uruguay
in the United States. Any Masonic
communication with Uruguay would
be first submitted to him. Mr.. Alver-
sons Masonic honors are many. He
bears them blushingly and his breth.
ren rejoice.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-27
Use Of the Hired Man.

Dubuque Telegraph-Herald: In our
question box this morning we found
this query: Describe the most profit
able use of the hired man" That Is
hard to tell The hired man Is the
light of the home and the joy OF the
COW barn. He knows the real name
of every heifer on the place, and his
responsibility is as large as his feet.
In summer he strides through the
dimpling dew drops in calico shirt
end a CHEEKY smile, and his bunions
rattle in the grass like a set of rubber
teeth against gum boil. On Sundays
he saueezes a No. II foot into No
7 shoe, laces a celluloid shirt front to
his Dubious bosom, dons a handpaint-
ed necktie and sallies forth at the
tailgate of Cremo cigar. The day
has gone by when the farmer can
kick the hired man off the place with
out starting something. The time
was when hired man who mildly
objected to pailing nineteen cows at
800 a. m. and bedding the shoats
at the midnight hour would be cor
daily invited to chase himself into
the next township to the accompani-
ment Of string Of rosy-hued profan-
ity. But nowadays this method would
be about as successful as applying
bust developer to Shropshire eve.
The hired man now has the rest of
the far lily holding pious hands heaven
ward sss-tzEsa5 g the time for fear
that II Byl oaasege his base. He has
beconr- ~ sensitive in spirit az an
ingrowing toenail. Breathe it to him
Gently that the rubbertired buggy is
| designed for the use of the family
and he will vanish across the near.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-27
The American Boy and Girl.

Burlington Gazette: A great deal
was said at yesterdays session of the
American Purity conference concern
ing the welfare of the American boy
and girl Incidents were related by the
various speakers which must lead the
superficial to the belief that the chill
dren Of this country are viciously In
clined and that evil practices among
them abound. That such is not the
case is easily proved. Perhaps the
best proof is the appearance and man
ner of the average American child.
He is a happy, frank and manly lad.
She is a gracious. little woman. Their
home life is good and pure. Their
public school life is what it should be.
Their teachers are intelligent, consci-
entious and paipsfakine men and WON