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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-09-01

Clear Lake
Two of the. heaviest rains that have
ever fallen here, came since our last
writing. Roads are impossible, badly
washed out, and about all fencing that
cross draws went out. jess Gafford
and Tom Howe had extra heavy hang
ers, and they were washed out just the
same. Posts we're torn out, in fact IL
was Just terrible. Two and hall
inches of rain fell last time. We were
thankful no wind attended it.
Mr.. Brow, our blacksmith, and Mr..
Holderman have relatives visiting
them from Selling Okla.
One month ago many farmers we're
distressed about the condition OF their
crops. Now it is, how to take care OF 1t.
Morris Gaflord got his hand caught
in his buggy wheel, and lost his thumb
nail. We all regret his accident. lie
is one of our best broomcorn pullers'
Arthur Stenton is laying by broom
corn for Tom Howe. Mr.. Howe has
begun pulling, and hopes to be done
by November lst.
So much rain is damaging wheat In
stack. No threshing machine In our
neiqhborhood. We need one badly.
Otto Henson, of Marengo, lost his
best horse killed by lightning. His
fathers barn was badly wrecked apd
windmill blown down.
Web Petty, of Marengo, is the boss
wheat raiser, 81 bushels per acre.
Our bankers are not crowding us. SO
we are in no hurry to sell our broom
| corn.
DIR. Bunker, whose office is Clear
Lake. saws he is willing to give the
Farm one half of his practice.
We we're glad to see the letter in the
HERALD from the County Superintend-
ent. These explanations are very nec-
essary for us voters and taxpayers
This and the Quinn letter were ENJOY
ed by all your readers.
Mr.. b. Terrell, who has been travel
ing around on account Of his wiie's
health. has returned home We hear
that Mrs. T. is not much improved.
Mr.. Layton, of Marengo. is very low
with cancer. lie Is failing slowly lie
| and his sons have our sympathy.
August 2l-Sunday school was poor
ly attended. Too hot.
T After Sunday school, Arthur Stenton
and family visited I. l.. Howe ano
ate watermelon. They had nice time
Cal Petty is in our neighborhooo
again. He says that poor stacking II
the cause of much loss. j. A. Cow
one of our largest wheat growers, los
one rick--almost rotten.
j Mrs. Ed Lane says chicken raising
, very profitable. Out of near 300 chick
three are left.
We regret that Mrs. Indah Ian
could not attend the birthday party o
her brother-in-law. John Lane, on ac
count of sore eyes.
Ed Lane, Tom Howe, and Jess
Thompson are pulling broomcorn wit
all the force they can muster, The
all say it is the largest crop yet
Arthur Lane had to quit broomcor
pulling on account of sore eyes II
has had long siege of it, nearly tw
months.
Il Friends of Arthur Howe and Fai
Friend will be glad to know that the
will return in September, and resid
fathers half section east OF Clear Lake
! where they will receive their friend
until they can build on their own claii
q near Riverside.
4 Mrs. ]. ID. Davis and her daughter
I are visiting their old neighbor. Nj
n Davis and family live in New Mexic'
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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-09-01
Twin Mounds.

Another "near tornado" struck us
last Wednesday night. No damage so
far as we have heard.
Owen Klepper and family are enjoy
ing visit with his father and sister.
who came last week.
Much activity is reported in the Cir
ton and Johnson neighborhood, selling
peaches. Something new IN this
locality.
A sweet baby daughter was born last
Monday, the 22d inst, to Mrs. Pickett,
whose husband died Of pneumonia last
spring Mrs Pickett's mother, of Kan
sas, is with her.
Mr. and Mrs. Wagner were calling
on friends in this vicinity yesterday.
Mrs. Ii. IL. Martin and son, Russell
drove over to Sunset Thursday.
Messrs. Howe and Hartford, with
their families, and Tom Hartford, faith
er-in-law, Mr.. Little and sou Harry
attended the picnic at Hastings grove
last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ, 4. Smith visited at
the Walter Smith home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ii. IL. Martin and Her
bert Lee and wife were entertained t.
dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Charles
- after Sunday school.
Win Hoffman and wife drove over tc
Logan Saturday.
Mrs. Yeomans and Mrs. Thompson
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-09-01
EImWOOd,

Everybody busy pulling broomcorn
Mrs. Charles Bennington returned
from Lincoln county, where she had
been visiting home folks, the first of
the week, She was accompanied by
her sister, Miss Barnhill.
Mr.. Bennington returned last week
from short visit in Lincoln county.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. F. Greene were call
ers at the home of Mrs. G. ]. Groves
Friday evening.
Mrs. G. j. Groves, who was very sick
last week, is improving, but not well.
Asa Kle has been blowing on his
north farm few days.
Miss Mabel Greene spent Saturday
at the home of Mrs. Groves.
Willie Kile and family have tired OF
Arkansas, and have come back to old
Beaver county to stay.
Preaching every Sunday evening at
the Garrett school house.
Pres Davis pulled broomcorn last
week for Perley Johnson.
Orsie Barrier made trip to the rail.
road last week.
Lewis Barnhill and Walter Case
came in from Lincoln county the first
OF last week.
Miss Della Keever spent Sunday af.
ternoon with her sister, Leonie, at the
| home of Mrs. Groves.
| A CALLER.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-09-01
The Gratitude OF Elderly
People

Goes out to whatever helps give them
ease, comfort and strength. Foley's
Kidney Pills cure kidney and bladder
disc ases promptly, and give comfort
and relief to elderly people. For sale
at +. Q. Tracy's.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-09-01
Sunday School Picnic.

The members and friends of the
Presbyterian Sunday school enjoyed a
picnic at the Allen Grove to-day. All
those who attended report splendid
time and plenty Of good things to eat
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-09-01
Organized an Encampment

The local Odd Fellows Lodge, assist
ed by delegation from Meade, Lib
eral and Caleyville Lodges, established
an Encampment at this place Wednes-
day night. This is a higher degree of
Odd Fellowship. The men put in the
entire night at 1t, and from all reports
had a glorious time. The Rebekah
Lodge served supper for the occasion
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-09-01
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Sheriff.

d. P. Miller, Democratic nominee
for Sheriff of Beaver county, subject
to the will of the voters at the Novem-
ber election; Your support solicited
and will be appreciated.
ID. L. MILLER.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-09-01

Lindsborg, and comes highly recon-
mended.
New students are now engaging
rooms for the fall term
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-09-01
S Watermelon S

The HERALD will give prize of ONE
YEARS SUBSCRIPTION to the farm
er bringing us the largest watermelon.
II you are already subscriber, we
will extend your subscription one year
S Watermelon S
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-05-23
CONSERVATION
Of HUMANITY
NEEDED
MORE IMPORTANT THAN
FORESTS AND MINERALS
Ten thousand People Attend
Labor Mass Meeting Under
Auspices of Presbyterian
Assembly at Atlantic City,


by Morning journal SpeciaI Leased wireI
Atlantic city, y. H., MAY 2a-Teu
thousand persons filled tho audi
today to attend the mass meeting for
labor the greatest popular meeting OF
the Presbyterian general assembly.
Charles f. Maggie, secretary of COM
mercc and labor did not appear 10
deliver his scheduled address on the
conservation of national life A slight
illness was given as the reason for
his non-appearance by Congressman
Bennett of New York, who declared
that he was speaking for the cabinet
officer when he said that the ma
tional turmoil over conservation of
forests and national reservations is
not nearly as important as the con
serVation of human life throughout
the country.
Congressman Bennett hintod chat
the coming report Of the commission
OF immigration. which has been
STUDYING conditions In American fac
tories, Is likely to create sensation
in the number Of the preventahle
deaths caused in factories"
Rev. Charles Stelzle. superintendent
Of the department of commerce ana
labor OF the PENNSYLVANIA church
said that when thirty thousand in
dustrial workers are killed ever,
year it means that there is some
thlne wrong IN our industrial system
IN somc cascs it is nothing short of
The railways of Ameri,a
alone kin nearly 2.000 people every
year ana injured 100 ,O00 persons.
The present working day from Il
standpoint is too long
continued Rev Mr. Stclzle "It keeps
the majority of men and women In
q constant state ot over-fatiguc. II
leads to the craving OF means for
deadenlng fatigue ana induces drunk
enness and other excesses.
Officials Of the Atlantic city Cen
lrai Labor union led delegation of
-'eto fnechanics ANA i.tDorers who at-
tended the meeting.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-05-23
SAN FRANCISCO To
MAKE FIGHT FOR
WATER SUPPLY
Golden Gate City's Claims on
Hetch Hetchy Valley Con-
tested by Those Who Fear
For Scenery,

I lHs Morning Journal Special LeaseI WireI
san Francisco. May 22-Thc ques-
ton of placing Hetch Hetchy valley
IN the Yosemite national park at the
disposal of san Francisco as "a source
.of water supply will be decided in
large measure by a hearing to be held
BY the Interior department on May
rs.
The subject concerns the question
OF revoking Il permit granted the citv
ny Secretary Garfield, authorizing the
use Of Hetch lIetchv when the needs
OF san Francisco exceed tho capacity
of Lake Eleanore..
The geological survey recently do
cided that Lake Eleanore Is ample to
supply the demand. and in response
to request OF Secretary Halinger the
city has submitted written opinion
rs to why the permit should not be
The oral arguments on "Wednesday
Will be delivered by representatives
from the Pacific coast who oppose the
revocation of the permit on tho
ground that il is a necessity To san
Francisco as well as by those who
claim that Lake Eleanorc is ample, /
and for that reason resist any action
that would mar the scenic wonders or
fietch lletchy.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-05-23
COMET APPEARS WITH
VASTLY DIMINISHED GLORY

Geneva. \. Y, May DIR VIII
liam K. Brooks of Smith observatory
observed Halley's comet Saturday
night lie made this statement to-
daN.
"lialley's comet was To- be seen SAT
urday night in the western sky. close.
90 the computed position The comet
was fiist seen with the telescope in
bright twilight and in the presence
or nearly full moon A little later
in the evening about >.15 o'clock If
was detected with the naked eve. nj
though with difficulty on account OF
hazc
The tail could De traced for only q
few degI ces, partly on this account
ana the moonlight AS seen with u,
telescope the comet. or head. j.
pointed IN shape. with the nucleus
directly in iront. and % appeared very
much smaller and fainter when last
s"tn In the eastern heavens
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-05-23
CAIRO IN PATH OF
HURRICANE
Houses Unroofed and Over
turned by Tornado No Lives
Lost Property Damage Is
Heavy,


Cairo. H. May ga tornado
that struck Cairo at 6:40 p. m de
molished four homes damaged q
dozen more, and destroyed several
barns. besides tearing many large
trees up by the roots
No fatalities were reported. but one
woman was badly bruised and several
persons We're slightly injured.
The house occupied by Henry
Smith was lifted bodily from it's foun-
dation. carried about fifty feet north
ward and landed bottomside up. Mrs.
Smith and three children were in
the house and the former was pain
fully bruised, while the children we're
slightly injured.
The home of Arthur Lineuest was
carried 100 feet and landed right
side up. but badly twisted. The occu-
pants escaped with slight injuries.
While members Of the family of
William Wise were at supper the
storm lifted the roof of the house so
suddenly they did not. realize what
was happening A large barn was
carried goo feet and landed on a coal
shed
Other houses lost porches and sev-
eral were unroofed.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-05-23
MORMON CAPITAL
SHAKEN n BY
TEMBLOR
Sharp Shake Yesterday Morn
ing Causes Damage 10 CHM
neys, Crockery and Old
Adobe Buildings,
IBy Morning Journal special Leased wir.I

Salt Lake city Utah. May 22-Ths
Sunday morning slumber of this city
and immediate vicinity was disturbed
today by a violent rocking OF tho
.earth which lasted apparently about
two seconds, although the sesmo-
graph at the state university recorded
q disturbance OF thirty seconds
The earthquake was sharp and
caused considerable damage 10 crock-
cry chimneys and old adobe houses.
The trcmor was confined within a
radius of fifty miles
Slight damage is reported from the
towns Of Bingham and Garfield. The
shock occurred at 7:2S a. m. and was
followed bY TWO othr shocks, one AT
followed by two other shocks. one at
Both the latter Were barely percep-
tible
Local scientists say that the shock
was caused hy tho slipping of great
fault scarp at the base of tho
Wasatch mountains. east of the city.
When this movement is completed, as
ID viii he affer further slight sub
sidcnrc. mo- more uuakcs win origin
ate ia this valley.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-05-23
GENERAL ELECTIONS
HELD IN BELGIUM

Brussels May 22.--Elections were
held today by deputies in various dis
tricts and the results of the ballot
may have an important effect on the
political situation
The liberals and socialists have
combined to crush the clericals, who
have been in control for the last
twenty-siX years. The original major
lty of the clerical party was seventy
six. but this has gradually been re-
duced to eight seats.
The elections were held in five
provinces which are entitled TO
eighty-five seats out of a total of 1866.
but up to midnight no definite results
had been received.
Extensive though incomplete returns
show the reelection of the Schollaert
ministry. The clericals lost one seat.
but the indications at a late hour are
that they viii maintain their major
itN.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-05-23
BAN ON NEGRO
CAUSES Ill
FEELING
RACE PROBLEM CROPS UP
IN RELIGIOUS GATHERING
Action Of Washington Commit
tee in Barring Brother in
Black From Bible Parade
Criticised by British,
Ins Morning Journal specinl r.as-a wirel

| BS Morning journal snecinI Ieased Wire
Washington, May 22.--Dclegates
from Great Britain to the sixth con
vention of the Worlds Sunday School
association. now in session here, de-
clared in addresses at several church
services that the action of the local
committee in barring negroes from
the mems Bible class parade ON Fri
day last was un-Christian.
They said that such thing would
not have happened in England where
the negro can occupy positions on an
equality with his white brother.
Rev DR. John Reid shannon. pas
tor of the Metropolitan Methodist
Episcopal church. also criticized the
action Of the local committee.
An open letter has been addressed
by committee Of local negro minis
ters TO the delegates attending the
convention fully exonerating the gen
eral committee Of the association of
race prejudice, and placing the blame
entirely ON the local committee on ar
rangemrnts
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-05-23
FOR
PRISONERS
IN BRITAIN
KING GEORGE PARD0NS
SHORT TERM CONVlCTS
Opens REIGN With Touching
Letter to People Expressing
Appreciation for DemonStra-
tons of Sorrow.
Gsy Morning journal Special Leased wireI

lSy Morning journal Special Leased Wirel
London May "a. King George has
commenced his reign with an act of
elemency. granting remission of short
sentences and reduction of others
throughout the Kingdom and in the
army ana navy
He has also issued touching let
ter ITO My People expressing
grateful appreciation OF the affection
the nation has shown in the face nf
a sorrow so sudden and unlocked
for that il might woll have been over
whelming"
But the sentiment it has invok ed. %
continues the king. has made me
realize that it is a loss common to me
and my people They share it with
me. ! do not stand alone. With
these thoughts | take courage and
hopefully look to the future. strong
in my faith in God, trusting my poo-
pleand cherishine the laws and rules
of my beloved country
1t is announced that King George
intends to maintain q royal racing
stable at Newmarket and breeding
stud at Sandringham and that he VIII
patronize racing on the same extern
siNe scale as his father
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-05-23
CUNNINGHAM CLAIMANTS
TO MAKE ORAL ARGUMENT

WASHINGTON May 22.-The cum
ningham coal claims in Alaska which
sprang into national notice as tho
basic cause of the breach between
the forest service and the interior de-
partment cannot be taken up by the
general land office for decision as TO
their validity Tor several weeks. II
Is generally understood that attorneys
for the cntrymen viii apply for per-
mission TO make m oral argument be-
fore Commissioner bennett. Such n
request. Mr.. Dcnnett says, will be
srantcd.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-05-23
WOILD'S SUNDAY SCHOOL
DAY GENERALLY OBSERVED

Washington. May 22-Churches in
I every cline echoed the precepts of
the Worlds Sunday school associa
ton which is holding its sixth con
Vention at Washington by the oh
servance through "A common form OF
service OF the Worlds Sunday school
DAY.
In this city services We're conduct
ed in all protestant churches The
devotions began at 1880 this morn
ing, when in many of the churches
the sacrement of the Lords supper
was observed, Delegates from the
executive committee Of the conven-
ton, visited every sunday school
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-05-23
STORM
IN TEXAS OIL REGION

Sour Lake Texas. May IA se-
we're electrical storm. accompanied
by rain and wind did extensive dam
age to derricks and other oil field
property in this vicinity today
Lightning struck steel tank de-
stroying its contents of thirty thou
sand barrels Of oil
This is the second storm i'm this VII
einity within q week and the loss To-
oil in this vicinity is estimated at
S15O.000
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-05-23
SOME THING DOING
IN SPRINGFIELD
GRAFT PROBE
Prosecutor Expects ReveIa-
tons Concerning Bribery in
Capital Anti-SaIoon and
Saloon Workers Summoned,
Try Morning journal Special Leased wirei

Ivy H"ihhE boufuii Npetlai Ictihru " ire
Springfield, H., May 22-State s
Attorney Burke expects revelations
this week before the Sangamon
county grand jury in the probe Of al
legged legislative bribery. The furni-
turc contract and local option lcgisla-
tion Will undergo close scrutiny
The local option investigation opens
Tuesday, when James * Shields.
president OF the Illinois Anti-Saloon
league. and Ernest A. Scroggin, leg
slatiNc superintendent Of the league
viii appear before the grand jury.
During the time the bill was before
the legislature Mr.. Scroggin kept a
diary of all conversations he had with
members in reference to the measure
and of other details. This diary is
expected To prove of great value to
the state ON Wednesday "a number
Of persons connected with the other
side viii be called before the grand
jury, the subpoenas being rcturnablc
Wednesday
Michael j. Mccarthy treasurer Of
the Illinois Retail Liquor Dealers as
sociation. Edward T. Fahey of the
United Societies Charles Richter. W.
A. Bick and Adam OrtsWifon of the
Brewers association. Anton j. Ger
max. secretary of the United So
cieties. John G. Wordoll. chairman OF
the house license committee. Nathan
A. Cole. secretary of the Merchants
and Manufacturers association.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-05-23

designed to feed standpipos connected
with coils Of hose on each floor an
these precautions, however proved
useless in the hour OF need. So furi-
Z Gus WAS tire blaze whom first diseov-
cred that none dare enter the doomed
building and the mtmbers of the fac
nlty and attaches Of the university
We're compelled to stand helpless ANA
watch the beautiful building burn to
a blackened ruin.
Professor Clark. who was one of
the fiist on the scene, says the fire
seemed TO originate in the basement
on the west front, about midway be-
tween the east and west walls Di-
rcctly over this portion Of the build
ing is whore the light and power
wires enter, some Of them of heavy
voltage. This would appear to lend
strength To the theory that the blaze
was caused BY crossed electric wires
At threc-tnirty o'clock this morning
Hadley Han WAS smouldeling ruin.
nothing rem ti.ing Of the once hand
some stru .ure but a few bare walls
Immense piles Of broken and de
stroNed machinery were all that was
left of the once expensive and com
plete mechanical and electrical APP
pafatus.
The Hadley science hall, three
story basement brick and stone build
ing, was built in 1889 at a ccst oil
100000, the money fof the building
having been donated half by Mrs.
Walter Hadley and the other half by
the citizens OF Albuquerque. Had
ley hall was considered by many
TO be the finest of the group
of university buildings. The equip |
$4,000, the various ma
chimes and apparatus being the best
money could buy Many Of the fine |
scientific instruments were almost /
without money pice and several /
were tho only ones OF their kind in
existence and it is feared cannot be
duplicated. Several collections OF
southwestern relics Of priceless worth,
were destroyed in the blaze.
President +. Mcqueen Gray. who
$ in the northern part of the terri
-ory on business, was telegraphed
sarly this morning regarding the loss
,f the fire and is expected to return
lome tonight
1t is understood that the HadIoy
is partially covered BY nsur-
nee, although the exact amount car
led on it could not be learned this
nol ming
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-05-23
YOUTHFUL BLACKMAILER
TAKEN TO PENITENTlARY

Cleveland. ohio MAY 22.-hrrv
Morris the young man who was con-
Nicted last week OF attempted black
mail left here in custody today for
forl leaNenworth, Kan. where he
VIII begin his two-year sentence Mrs.
- @. Caswcll, the widow OF wealthy
real estate man. was the complainant
IN the ease Morris was convicted of
having sent her letters demanding
N-opo en- pain Of having her house
burned and her two children KID
nAnNd.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-05-23
W0MEN'S MISSIONARY
SOCIETY IN SESSION

New York. MAY 22-The cores
bonding secretaries OF the Women's
Foreign Missionary Society of the
Methodist Episcopal church are meet
ing IN mid-year session at Seahright,
y. j. and will continue their delber-
ations until Thursday.
This society during its forty years
of work has sent Sl0,500, 600 abroad
Tor educational, evangelistic and med-
zeal work
Dwing tha lasi ye7r atone 100000
was appropriated. The applications
Of tWonty-thrce candidates Ior mis-
slonaiy positions are being consid-
cred at this meeting.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-05-23
IMPRESSIVE RELIGIOUS
CELEBRATION IN POLAND

Czenstochowa. Russian Poland,
May Sixty thousand pilgrims
from Russian and Austrian Poland
today attended the service in connec-
tion with the conservation of the Jew
clled crown presented TO the Pauline
Fathers by the pope, TO replace the
crown which was stolen from the
chapel of the Pauline convent on Oe-
toher 2.. Special trains brought pil-
srims from Warsaw and various other
points. but the majority of the pill
grims came on foot. The day was
observed as holiday throughout
Poland.