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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-04-29
County School Letter.

The next regular teachers oAam-
liuatieu will be held on June 10th
land 18th.
Miss Blanche Renner and her
pupils OF Voigt school, No. IS, are
planting trees and fixing a walk in
front of the building and beautify-
ing the grounds in other ways.
A new pendant globe has been
added to the equipment of the Bon
Homme school.
Miss Grace Morrison who has
taught very successfully in the Per-
kins school for the past three years
has been elected to take charge of
the third grade in the Scotland
schools. This is a we'll earned
promotion.
The pupils of Valley View school
closed their term with a picnic on
thursday last.
Miss Maggie Murphey who has
been teaching very successfully in
the Memo schools the past two
years has been elected to take
charge of the fifth grade of the Tyn-
dali schools.
The pupils of Trumbo school,
No. 81, have been spending their
spare moments for several days
digging holes for trees. AS a re-
suit they have dug several very
large holes and when trees are
planted in these they will constitute
a fine addition to a good start al
ready made at this school.
Mr.. Noah j. Parsons, teacher of
Wysup school, No. 81, has a very
neat and Hastily decorated school
room. He and his pupils have
very carefully tended the large
number of trees already started
upon the grounds. They have also
cleaned up the grounds SO that
they present a very pleasing ap-
pearance.
Il am not much of a mathemati-
clan," said the cigarette, "but |
can add to a youth nervous trou-
bles, L can subtract from his ply
steal energy, [ can multiply his
aches and pains, [ can divide his
mental powers, [ can take interest
from his work, and discount his
chances for success New York
Observer.
Some OF cheese times there will be
some Legislation Ita5 will greatly
benefit rural schools. The great
est crime against the boys and
g,tls OF the farm Is the plan for
sendlng tItem 10 town for an educa-
ton. La this way the children of
the farmer are educated away from
the farm. The rural schools ought
to be equal if not superior to the
village and town schools. Why not ?
Ii the farmers will consent to a
consolidation OF a group of dis
tucts, establish graded schools. tax
themselves Is much as do town
people for educational purposes
aud pay good teachers good wages.
there Is no reason why rural COM
muDltles may not have the benefit
OF advanced training right at home.
a course would keep the child
rem on the farm, the best place in
the world for them. The towns
and cities have their pitfalls and
their unwholesome environment in
the very nature Of the case. The
hope Of our country is in the sturdy
industrious yeomanryi in the homes
on the fertile farms, and it is we'll
that We plan for the best training
possible. The farmer who makes
his home attractive and oivos h;o
children every advantage of rural
life and environment will not be
humiliated in after years because
Of reckless and dissipated young
and young womanhood.
Cedar Falls Record.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-04-29

It is said that the Partisan gives up
about 20 per cent Of his income for
taxes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-07
IMPORTS OF CANADA
SHOW BIC INCREASE
More Than Proportionate Decrease
Reported in Shipments From
Great Britain.

That merchandise from the United
States forms a steadily increasing share
of the imports of Canada, while more
than proportionate decrease is shown
In the imports from Great Britain is
a statement embraced in the report of
the Bureau Of Statistics of the Depart
ment of Commerce and Labor for June.
During the last forty years the ner-
chandise entering Canada from this
country has increased PSI per cent. and
a decrease of SO per cent is shown dur
ing the same period in the imports from
Great b 'itain
Manuff ctures naturally form a large
part of this merchandise. the total being
In recent years one half of the imports
from the United States to Canada. In
1907 the imports of manufactures ex-
ceeded this mark, being 59.5 per cent
of the imports TO Canada from this
country. OF the $S9.O00,ooO worth OF ar
tiCles imported from this country
clssSed as manufactures, the principle
articles enumerated are iron and steel,
leather, paper. drugs, chemicals, medi-
cine, electrical apparatus. Irvine. coke,
carriages and cars.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-07
NEIGHBORS QUARREL
OVER A HIGH FENCE
Mrs. Katie Henderson Fined fer
Expressing Opinion of
Mrs. CasSassa.

Because Mrs. Katie Hickerson's chill
dren played in Mrs. Margaret Cas-
sassa's backyard. and because Mrs.
Cassassa nailed up the fence. thereby
precipitating a wordy war. Mrs Kicker
son was fined s. in Police Court this
morning.
Not content with the verbal drubbing
given Miss CRssassa originally, Mrs.
herself OF opinions upon her neiRhbor
in the Police Court this morning, and
this resulted in an additional fine OF SO
for contempt Of court. Afterward, Mrs.
Hfckerson said she was willing 20 apoI-
ogize TO the court, which she did in
tears. but she wouldn't take back any
thing said about Mrs Cassassa. The
SO fine was then RENTED. and Mrs.
Hickerson left the room minus only 3.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-07
STRIKE AT MCLOUD
WILL BE SETTLED
Agreement Has Been Reached Be-
tween Employers and the
Italian Laborers.

NCLOUD, cal, June THE strike
at the McCloud Lumber Compsny's
plant, viii be settled, the Italian stTsk-
ers agreeing to leave McCloud for good.
while the company viii pay them all OF
the savings they have in the company's
bank, pay aH back wages that are due
and give them the values appraised on
the cabins they have constructed on the
company's ground
This arrangement has been entered
into by President Queale. OF the Lumber
Company, and Italian Consul General
Salvatore Rocca.
President Queale declared today that
this settlement will result In the plant
of the company being closed down for
most Of the summer as il IS impossible
TO get men 10 iii the places of the
italians. However, he declares that the
company cannot afford TO pay any high
81 rate than il has paid in the past and
market its products at a profitable
figure
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-07
ASKING FOR BIDS
FOR STREET WORK
District Officials Preparing fol
Work in Suburbs During
Fiscal Year.

Bids have been asked for the work
OF grading and improving suburban
streets and avenues In TIE District dur
ing the next fiscal year, 20 be presented
to the Commissioners at noon June ~.
The list OF streets TO be improved.
which includes all sections OF the Dis
trict follows:
Mills avenue. Twenty fourth street TO
Rhode Island avenue northeast. School
street, Irving 10 Lamont street north
west. Warder street, Manor to Newton
street northwest, Warder street. LuTay
10 Kenyon street northwest, Park place,
Iamcnt to Manor street northwest,
Lawrence street, Seventh TO Eighth
street northeast. Evarts street, Twenty
second to Twenty streets north
east, Eleventh street, Monroe TO Otis
street northwest. Newton street, Four
teenth street 10 Holmeed place north
west, Meridian street, Center street 10
Holmead place northwest, Prout street,
Twenty-second street to Pennsylvania
avenue southeast, Jackson street,
Eighteenth to Twentieth street north
east, Monroe street, Eighteenth to Nine
teenth street northwest, Kearney street
Twelfth to Thirteenth street northeast,
Oak street. Fourteenth street to Hoi-
mead place northwest, streets in Wall
bridge subdivision OF Ingleside north
west, Otis street, Tenth TO Thirteenth
streets northwest. Tenth street, Monroe
to Otis streets northwest, Ninth street,
Ingram TO Kennedy street northwest,
T street, Lincoln road to Second street
northeast, Twenty-third street, NayioT
road to MINI. avenue southeast, q
street, Twenty-third to Twenty-hfth
street southeast, Rittenhouse street
Eighteenth to Twentieth street north
west, Thirteenth street: Park road to
Monroe street northwest, widen ten feet
on east side.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-07
BOOKS OF COMPANY
MAY INVOLVE MANY
Copper Accounts Will Lead to Fur
Their Indictments, Says
District ATTORNEY.

NEW YORK, June THAT the IN
yesdsation of the financial transac-
lions of F. Augustus Heinze, under in
dictment for the misapplication of two
millions and quarter OF funds Of the
Mercantile National Bank. will lead to
further indictments, was the statement
Of United States District Attorney
Wise today.
Wise also said that the securing of
the books OF the United Copper Com
pany, necessary in the prosecution
of the case against Heinze, vas but
tie matter of a few days. TelnZe will
not be brought to trial until the fall,
said Wise, land in the meantime We
expect to secure further indictments
Sanford Robinson, the deposed direc-
tor of the United Copper Company
whose testimony before the grand jury
put thC district attorney on the trail
OF the missing books. is working with
Wise in his efforts to locate the books
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-07
BUILDING PERMITS.

The following building permits were
issued today:
To Z c. Richardson for one three
story brick apartment at 1904 Vermont
avenue northwest. Architect. A. II.
Sonnemann: builder. L. c. Terrell. Es-
timated cost, $4,000
To Eda Wilson, for two two-story
brick dwellings at 1915 and 1917 East
Capitol street southeast Architect, c.
f Webb, builder, G. w. Barkman. Es-
timated cost 5000.
To Charles A. Peters, for seven two
story brick dwellings from 1860 to 1872 F
street northeast. Architect. A Fl. Beers:
builder, Charles A. Peters. Estimat ed
cost. $1,000
To f NJ and NJ. J. Merrillet, for one
Cne-StOrv brick store at 81 Eighth street
southeast Architects ard builders. Lee
Hammer & Son Estim ated cost, 81, 400.
To ii. Wardman. fer one three-story
brick apartment at 633 East Capitol
street southeast. Architect, A. h
Beers: builder, II. Wardman. Estimated
cost $4,000.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-07
WILL INVESTIGATE
INSANITY CHARGE
Police Surgeons Will Examine,
Woman Now Held on Physi-
clans Request.

Miss Maude de Richie. who says she is
a newspaper writer. and VINO was locked
Up al the First precinct station last
night on d charge of insanity. will be
examined by the police surgeons this
afternoon. Miss de Richie was taken in
custody at the request Of DR.. Thomas
h Smith. who had been attending her
for some time. and who believed that
her mental condition was such that it
was unsafe 10 leave her alone, fearing
that she might harm herself.
According TO the story told By Miss
de Richie. she has worked on several
newspapers in New York and the Middle
West She says that she was injured
in railroad accident some time ago,
and that TWO operations were performei
on her skull against her wish.
Miss de Richie came 10 Washington
several weeks ago. and had been stop
ping al 2l5 r street northwest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-07
NORVAL is DEAD.

Word has been received from d. J.
CarEil, Port Jefferson, Ohio, of the
death OF the noted sire. Norvai, 2:l424-
Norval died Monday night at the age Of
twenty-seven years. of heart disease.
Norval was bred by Senator Stan
ford at Palo Alto farm. At the time OF
the Arion boom, Senator Stanford was
besfeged with offers for the sale of Nor
val, and finally let him go TO r. p. Pep
Der. owner of South Elkhorn farm, Lex
iugtOn. for S2S 600. There NOrval was a
companion to Onward. Later j. G, Lin
neman, Of Lima, purchased him and
kept him for several years, and then
scld him to his last owner, D. J. Cargill
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-07
$4,000 IS BURNED
FOR GYPSY MONEY
Men Who Robbed Aged Woman
Did Not Believe Money
Was Good.

ARDMORE. Pa. June 7.-Terenee
Cornell. eighteen years old, who was
arrested in New York last night. and
brought here today on a charge OF COM
plicity in the stealing Of $4,000 from
Mrs Rhoda Lowell six weeks ago, tells
a remarkable tale of the burning Of
5000 of the money because it was
thought to be gypsy money.
Shortly after the aged gyspy woman
was robbed Sam Lewis, colored, was
arrested. About $500 Of the money
was recovered, and Lewis went 10 the
penitentiary. ConnolI. a white boy,
who disappeared. was supposed to have
Z ne other $1,000
ConnolI, however, declares that he got
only 500 He insists that there was
nearly s4.O0O in $50 and 500 bills, of very
pale color, marked silver certificates.
and GATED 1s4S. and that Lewis decided
that this was no good except for cir
culation among gypsies. Therefore. It
was burned in the kitchen stove in the
Lewis home.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-07
REALTY TRANSFERS.

Eckington-Mary b. Hunt to William
J. Brown, lot 10, square 8. SO.
lie DrOit PaTk-John Cook, trustee, 10
John !. Erickson, lot %, block !, SO.
John 1. Erickson conveys same prop
erty TO Martha Brown, SO
O street northeast, between Sixth
and Seventh streets-MaxweIl " Sher-
man ct ux. to George and Lille Lough-
cry, lot %, square $50, SO.
Douglas-W- Walton Edwards ct TX.
to Alice Robinson. lot IT, $40.
FernWOod eights-Edward J. Stell-
wagon. trustee. to Albert II. and Emma
I. Davis lots 6 and 7, block 1. $3.50.
SauFs Ad6itiOn-B- Francis Saul ct
al. to Lewis l. Beazley, lots 10 and 10,
square 1927. 5000.
Turner's improvements. o. Slater TO
Frances Mccarthy, north half lot is, $40.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-07
NEGRO IS ROBBED
OF STRING OF FISH
Four Men Who Managed the
Hold Up" Fined in Police
Court This Morning.

Unless you southwest fellows has
20 rszzers and yer pistols wild YOU
doan come around over in dis section. 1"
That's what Elijah Miibank, colored.
a resident OF the southwest section OF
the CITY, deciar red that four Georgetown
negroes said 10 him as they relieved
him Of three strings OF FISH late yes
terday afternoon. The fsh-loving quar-
tet was up in Police Court this morn
ing and each was given sentences
OF s25 or three months. They chose
the latter
II is not believed that the four Will
eat anv more Ssh for at least three
months. this delicacy not being on the
workhouse menu.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-07
SUFFER FROM SHOCK
RECEIVED IN UPSET
Pair Thrown to Road in Run
away Sustain Painful
Bruises,

Thrown to the road by the overturn-
ing of a runabout as the elimination of
an excitIni runa way in Brightwood
avenue, G. II. Sullivan, who conducts
a livery stable at 1912 Ohio avenue
northwest, and Mrs. Lang Shears. Of
1724 Third street northwest, are today
suffering frOm shock and numerous
bruises. Neither was seriously hurt
Frightened by an automobile, the
horse started running near Silver
Spring Sullivan was unable to stop
the frightened animal. The bit snapped
In two, but the driver managed to guide
the animal safely through the numerous
automobiles and carriages that lined
the avenue last night
The horse finally collided with a
motorcycle ridden by R. T. Bailey, and
later ran into a ditch overturning the
vehicle
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-07
CALVIN WHITNEY DEAD.

NORvALK. Ohio. June calvin
Whitney. president Of the A. B. Chase
Plano Company, died at his home here
Mr.. Whitney had been III for several
years and recently underwent a surgical
operation. He was sixty-two years Old
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-07
VAN HALTERN ALL IN.

George Van Haltren. who was recent
~ deposed as manager of the Oakland
Coast League team. WIS released today.
It being held that he is too old for fur
ther service. George Won Haltren VIII
be remembered by all old Baltimore and
New York baseball enthusiasts. He was
a star ia toe National League from 1887
10 1901 and one of the best and hardest
hitting outfielders Of his day. He
PLAYED with PittsDurg and Baltimore be-
fore going TO New York In 1898. He
STAYED with the Giants untR 1904. being
released on the advent Of John Nc
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-07
FORDS AT ST. LOUIS.

Charles F. Miller & BIO, Washing
ton agents for the Ford automobiles,
received a telegram this morning frOII
Harper, who is driving one Of the two
Fords entered IN the New Yorl1-Seattie
run. The telegram was dated St Louis,
and stated the Fords had reached there
from Chicago in twenty-three hours.
with no other cars in sight. Roads
were reported bad, but the cars and
drivers stood them we'll The Messrs.
Miller are receiving daily bulletins On
the nrogress Of the race.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-07
ENGLISH SCRAPPER
TO MEET M'GOVERN
Not Terrible Terry, But Brother
Phil, Taxes on Latest z
Foreigner.

PHILADELPHIA, June 4--Phn Ken
drick. VINO claims the bantamweight
championship of England, win meet
Phil McGOvern, one of the contestants
for the American title, in a six-round
bout at the National Club next Sat
ur1ay night. 1t will be Hendricks first
appearance in America and If he makes
a good showing he is To have a chance
on the Coast, soon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-07
Wall Street Market Steady and Washington Exchange
SECURITIES LEAD MARKET,
WITH SALES AT ADVANCING
PRICES.

Activity in traction stocks and bonds
was the feature of the trading today on
the local stock exchange. The bidding
for bonds, while very active, was lower
than the offerings. and little trading
resulted. Capital Traction per cents
sold two small bonds at III. Later one
Potomac Electric Consolidation bond
was bid in at 1885
The fun Of the session began with
Capital Traction stock. This issue has
sold only in fractional lots for long
time. with the price gradually creeping
higher. Today the trading was in ten
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-07

share lots, one broker taking the sales
from 1345s to 1855. In all ninety shares
passed under the hammer. which rep
resents large transactions in this stock
under conditions existing in the local
market.
Railway com non sold $50 shares from
42ls to 42ss. The preferred shares were
even more active selling 300 shares all
at 30 These were sold by the principal
holders of this stock TO various brokers
who had small orders to fill. The sales
were in 20, %, and 50 shares at a time.
Other trading was in Bell Telephone
MeFgenthaleF. and American Graphic
phone preferred.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-07
WANT BOAT SOLD

Seeking to recover s53.75, said 10 be
due them for supplies furnished the
steam barge, Daniel K Jackson, which
Is owned by Thomas A owen, Uhler &
Co. dealers In ship chandlery. flied a
libel in the District Maritime Court to-
day. They ask that the boat be sold
and debts paid
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-07
AN AID THAT WENT WRONG.

restaurant keeper who prlded
himself on his ability to get up the
best dinners to be had anywhere
wishing TO give the public the benefit
Of his knowledge, put up the follow
ing sign. TRY my dinners; they can't
be beaten
In an evil hour. however, a wicked
WaE came along and dexterously
painted over the initial letter Of the
last word.
The announcement then read TRY
my dinners they can't be eaten.'-
Pioneer Press,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-07
KOREAN WILD FIG.

California is 10 try acclimaung the
Korean wild fig. The 1g, growing on
hardy vine. on trees, trellises. and
bedgerows 10 a height OF thirty feet.
bears q delicious fruit. Some of the
seed has been sent 10 the department
OF agriculture. California State UnIver-
sity. The fiE srows wild In Korea, and
has proved OF great value there.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-07
WINSLOW, DISABLED,
TOWED IN BY CUTTER

BEAUFORT, n. c.. June THE
United states revenue cutter Seminole
picked mp eastward OF Frying Pan
Shoals today the torpedo boat Wins
low with disabled boilers, and towed
her into Beaufort.
The WinsIow is manned by a crew
Of naval reserves from New Bedford
and Is bound from Charleston TO Nor
folk She probably viii be able to
proceed tomorrow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-07
MRS. HARRISON RECOVERING

CHICAGO. June Mrs. Carter Har,
rison, wife of the former miyor Of chi
cago, who underwent a Sc -ious opera
ton yesterday at ST. Luke's Hospital
was said this morning to De in a favor
able way TO an early recovery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-07
SIGNS
COLOMBIA PACT

CARACAS. Venezuela, June r.
Throughout Castro's dlctatorial rule
the relations between Colombia and
venezuela were severely strained.
Castro's successor. President Gomez.
received oficialIy the new Colon blan
minister. A VasqueZ Cobo, al the
Miranores palace. where there was a
brilliant assembIage. including the
entire con gress General Raves, Pres
ident OF Colombia, sent q beautiful
floral wreath TO be placed on Bolivar .
statue.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-07
NEW YORK STOCKS EXHIBIT GREAT
STRENGTH, WITH RAILROADS
IN THE LEAD.

NEW YORK. June IL p. m.-Since
the noon hour the market has narrow
ed down TO activity in a few stocks
which are holding well and occasionally
adding a fraction to the prices. Erie
stocks have been strong all day. Great
Northern had a sharp rise, and Read
ing has been picking up since noon,
adding about two points. Western
T-nion has advanced two points on NJ
mors of an increase in the dividend.
other stocks are hanging around the
opening prices. and are very dull
II looks at this hour as though the
market had reached the top of the rise,
and is due for a reaction, though most
of the floor traders 90 not expect il to
come today. The strength of the mar
ket has been such all the morning that
bears have not dared to make any at
tempt 10 break prices. being fearful Of
launching a line of heavy selling for
fear that it would be swallowed up by
the eageI buyers Of the stocks offered.
Commission house orders come Slow
Indicating that the public is wary ana
not ventming in the deep water. Much
of he selling of the morning was from
out-of-town correspondents VINO are
closing their account for turn
NEW YORK. June 7-Noon.-The
stock market today is strong and &C
tive, with the rails leading, fractions
trailing close behind. and the tndustrials
hanging fire around Saturdays closing
level. The mornings trading has been
marked by heavy selling on the part
of professional profit takers, but the
offerings have been well absorbed, and
IN 10 this hour there has been no break
in prices resulting therefrom on the
contrary prices have been marked by
advances ranging from small fractions
TO a full point.
At noon Illinois Central is about a
point higher than Saturdays close, and
two points above the low point of the
last session. The Pacific roads and
me Erie stocks have made substantial
gains. Reading. while II has ceased TO
be the leader of the market, is quite
active and has made fractional gains
on the mornings operations. Brooklyn
Rapid Transit is one Of the active
stocks on the board. and is fracuonally
higher.
The feature Of the market at this time
IS its strength, and the fact that the
heavy selling movement started by
professional traders Immediately after
the opening has not brought about any
recession in prices. The market is in
excellent shape, news from The outside
favorable. and stocks holding the high
ground Of Saturday and making SLOW
advance into new territory.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-07
AWAITS GRAND JURY.

Jesse Ford. colOred. who was cap
tured by the police after lively chase
Saturday night was held 10 await the
action Of the grand jury on "a charge Of
stealing S2S-90 from Mrs. 8. f. Davis by
JuGgs MulloWDy this morning.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-07
"HERE SIZE GOES. "

ROANOKE, Va, June After bid
ding relatives good-by and with the
words Here she goesr' J. W. Fuller
swallow ed CarbOiic acid and died in five
minutes at the home of his brother.
Fuller was arrested recently, charged
with attacking the twelve yeaT-old
daughter Of J. Castro, a barber.