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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-01-13

The horse can get the grain only In
small quantities and so cannot eat i
more rapidly than he should. The
bottom must be made with enough
slant to insure the feed coming out in
the trough
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-05
FALL IN STEEL PRICES
MAY PRECEDE RECOVERY
Conference of interests Shows
Vulnerable Position

NEW YORK, Dec. 4.-The confer
ence of the steel interests at New
York last week clearly demonstrated
the vulnerable position of the indus
try. and although there is concerted
effort to maintain prices of finished
material by further reducing produc
tion and eliminating competition, there
is a strong feeling that lower prices
musts prevail for some products before
there is recovery from the present de-
preston.
Prices of pig iron and coke have
been cut to the quick and fabricated
structural stseel is about as low as
could be reasonably expected, but it
is claimed there is room for readjuSt-
ment of prices of plain material.
Railroads placed few more con-
tracts for rails. but the Pennsylvania
contracts for 10000 tons in 1911 were
given conditionally. In November, or
ders were placed for 2600 cars and
seven ty-four locomotives. 1t is hoped
that rail contracts this month may
aggregate 100000 tons.
Fabricated steel contracts last
week We're light aggregating about
1900 tons, making the total for Novem-
Der 50,000.
Several new building contracts are
coming up, so that the December ton
mage will probably show a consider
able increase.
OF pig iron only about $4,000 tons
We're placed in all sections last week.
November contracts aggregated 100000
tons
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-05
LAW STOPS WHEN LOVE
IS DER UNITED FAMILY
Officers Release Man Who
Braved Box Car RigorS to
Join Wife and Babe

SAN BERNARDINO, Dec. 4.-After
risking a solitary trip in stuffy box
car to reach the glorious land of the
west, Augustus Schmidt and his wife
and baby child met in the Santa Fe
freight yards here. Schmidt was in the
shadow of the county Jail, but the sight
of the happy reunion so softened the
not hold the man.
Schmidt was railroad fare evader
and had been found in box car of a
train on the desert and held by the
trainmen for officers here.
The story of the little family, as re-
counted to the officer and trainmen,
begins in Chicago, where tales of the
golden land of Southern California had
found fertile soil in the dreams of
Schmidt and his wife. After two years
of longing for the land of their dreams,
where the flowers bloom all the year
around and there are no pangs of cold,
there was only enough money in the
family treasure stocking to buy one
ticket to California, and it was decided
that Mrs. Schmidt should take the baby
and go. Schmidt was to follow by
freight train and by the help of fellow
employees at the factory where he was
employed he was secreted with his pro-
visions in a box car for Los Angeles.
San Bernardino was the appointed
meeting place, and Schmidt planned to
attract the attention of trainmen before
reaching Southern California, and get
out of the sealed car and complete the
journey as best he could.
When he clambered out of the car he
found that he was close to his destina-
ton, but in the hands of the law.
For several days the woman with her
child had been haunting the railroad
yards. AS the two clasped in loving
embrace, the railroad men strolled
u
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-05
TRADE GAINS AS RESULT
OF TARIFF WAR CESSATION
Germany Now Seeks a Definite
Treaty with Canada

BERLIN, Dec. 4.-Statistics are pub
lished showing the remarkable effect
of the cessation of the long tariff war
between Germany and Canada, and Of
the conclusion of the provisional com
mercial agreement between the two
countries. The tariff war ceased at the
end of February, and the new pro
Nisional agreement came into force
March /. During the first six months
the latter brought about an increase Of
As per cent of German exports TO
Canada. On the other hand. Canadian
exports to Germany increased 45 per
cent. German iron manufacturers
profited more than any other by the
cessation of the tariff war, for exports
of some kinds of German hardware
increased by from 300 to 900 per cent.
German textile industries also rcapCd
a rich harvest. The exports Of stock
ings doubled, and those Of cloth, car
pets and gloves increased very con
siderably. German chemical, glass
porcelain and toy manufactures all
shared in the increased trade.
This remarkable advance In COM
mercial relations with Canada causes
great satisfaction here. 1t is pointed
out that Germany would find stun
more favorable market in Canada if
her products could be placed on an
equality with those of Great Britain
in the matter of tariff dues. Germany
efforts will now be directed toward eX,
tending the present provisional agree
ment into a definite commercial treaty
with Canada, whereby the present diff
ferentiation in favor Of Great Britain
will be neutralized.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-05
DELEGATES FROM CHINA
TELL OF LAVISH RECEPTION
Orient Shows Friendship for
American Exporters

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 4.-Return-
ing from an extended trip through the
Orient, several members of the COM
mission from the chambers of COM
merce of the Pacific coast, recently
sent to investigate trade relations be-
tween this country and China, returned
today on the Manchuria.
Those in the party were Captain and
Mrs. Robert Dollar, and r. M. Hotal-
ing, of San Francisco; Mr.. and Mrs.
J. Furth, of Seattle, and their niece,
Mrs. Anna Turley, Secretary c. v.
Tribe; c. B. Bennett and Mr.. and
Mrs. e. A. Young.
The returning delegates spoke Of the
trip as a complete success. They re-
port a friendly feeling toward Ameri-
can exporters existing among the Chi
nese. According to the delegates, the
field is practically devoid of Ameri-
can agents, however. while Germany
and England are well represented. The
commissioners spoke of the lavish
style in which they were entertained
by the officials in nearly every town
they visited.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-05
CHINA'S EMPEROR ORDERS.
FULL NAVY DEPARTMENT
General Staff of Imperial Army
to Be Organized on Mod
ern Lines

PEKING, Dec. Am important step
has just been taken by China to eX-
pand and increase the efficiency of the
army and navy. The throne today is
sued edicts Grating a navy department,
which up to the present has consisted
merely of a tentative board for the
conduct of naval affairs.
Prince Tsai Hsun. uncle of the en-
peror who recently paid an extensive
visit to the United States, has been ap-
pointed president of the new depart
ment and his full recommendations for
the reorganization of the navy have
been approved.
The general staff of the army will be
reorganized along modern lines, as pro-
posed by Gen. Ying Tschang, who for
merly was minister to Germany and
now is president Of the war depart
ment.
The throne points out the necessity
of making the army and navy effective,
and with this in mind dismisses many
officers of the old school with pension.
The most advanced Chinese, both pri-
vately and in the newspapers, have of
late been pointing out that the alli-
ances which China so greatly desires
with the United States could not be
attained unless China was able to show
her share of the common forces.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-05
CITIZENS DESIRE
CHARTER CHANGES
Belief Expressed That Council
Might Develop More Impor-
tant Public Utilities
FAVOR BALLOT SHORTENING
Marshall StimSon and Judge lusk
Discuss Plans for Better
City System
FAVOR BALLOT SHORTENING

Several prominent citizens, when in
terViewed last night as to what they
thought of the contemplated changes
in the city charter which will be given
final consideration tonight at a meet
ing Of the charter revision committee,
expressed themselves as being in favor
of many of the proposed reforms.
Mayor George Alexander said he
would not like 10 express an opinion
on the subject until he had looked into
The amendments more thoroughly
Marshall Stimson. said he considered
giving the city council more power to
acquire public utilities one of the most
Important amendments. but that, in
fact, all of them met with his favor.
Il am pleased" he said, lat the
handling which would be made in the
election of city officials. The public
would be given a better opportunity to
study the different men in office. The
shortening and simplifying of the bal
lot is also another good feature. l
think the charter revision committee
has done good work and should have
the appreciation of the public. If this
revision is adopted the charter will be
more popular and will better meet the
needs of the public"
Judge Robert M. Lusk said the
shortening of the ballot appealed to
him and that he believed the measure
would not only be a good thing for the
city, but similar laws would be for the
state as we'll
'I am pleased with the amendment
which would make all administrative
and clerical officers appointive instead
of elective" he said. 1.-The increase in
the bonding power of the council also
is a good thing. l don't like the idea or
governing by commission. l have
seen it's evils elsewhere"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-05
TOMMY BURNS TO RETIRE
FROM FIGHTING GAME

SEATTLE, Dec. 4.-Tommy Burns,
former heavyweight champion, an
nounces his permanent retirement from
the prize ring in a letter received from
him tonight.
Burns, who is at present making an
exhibition trip through Washington,
says that when he finishes his engage
ment at Gle Elum on Wednesday night
he will never again appear as a boxer
before the public. He has asked Hugh
Mcintosh to substitute Jack Lester, the
Gle Elum fighter Burns Is training, to
fill his London dates. He gives as his
reason for retiring the injury ito his
knee sustained in a lacrosse game a
few months ago,
In his letter Burns says: 1T am
through with the boxing game as a
pugilist l have retired and this is
final. My knee will not stand hard
training any more.
II received a cablegram from McIn-
tosh today. He wants me to box Lang
in January and Langford in February
but l answered that my knee is still
bad and that / will retire. I am trying
to arrange with Mcintosh II fight Les
ter against Lang in FEBRUARY and
Langford later. l am sure Lester can
beat Lang right now. OF course don't
want Langford for him just yet.
I'm ten or twelve months Langford
will have q little more than he can
handle in Lester. AT least that is what
L think"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-05
NAVY ESTIMATES
SHOW DECREASE
Secretary George Won |. Meyers
Figures Indicate Saving
Over Current Year
$989,000 FOR BREMERT0N
Official Asks Greater Fund to
Purchase Provisions for Men
of Department
Associated Press1

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.--Estimates
of Secretary of the Navy Meyer for the
fiscal year 1912, which show saving
of $4,000, 900 as compared with the ap-
propriations for the current year, pro
vide for an expenditure of $S,135,S2' Tor
public works at navy yards ana sta
tions These are for items regarded as
essential and are based upon a recent
inspection by Secretary Meyer.
The original recommendations for
these works reached $2S,621,53O, but in
the interest of economy Mr.. Meyer was
able to make a reduction.
Some of the estimates are;
New York navy yard, $1,459,0OO.
Pearl harbor, Hawaii, naval station,
81, ,2S7, 600.
Norfolk navy yard, S34l, 500.
Olongapo, Philippines, naval station,
100000.
Philadelphia navy yard, 1927 900.
Marine barracks, $290,000.
Puget sound navy yard, 1888 900.
The secretary says that to construct
the collier which congress directed
shall be built at a government yard
on the Pacific coast, it will be neces-
sary to increase the limit of cost from
81 000, 900 to 81 ,500,0 900, of which $53l,O0O
should be appropriated for next year.
The secretary asks for $7,630,00O for
provisions for the navy, which is an
increase of $15S,299 over the current
year.
Provisions for the marine corps are
estimated at S820,00O, an increase or
$96,457
AS the first years appropriations for
new vessels which the secretary rec
ommends, he names $6,090000 as neces-
sary for construction and machinery
and Sc, ESQ, ,428 for armor and armament
which is 3,494,194 less than appro-
priated for the new building program
this year. In addition he asks for $lO,-
453,615 for the continuation of work
on vessels now under construction,
which is Sc, 1872, los less than the amount
appropriated for this year.
The total amount which will be sub
nitted to congress for the navy de-
partment under the naval. legislative
and sundry civil bills for next year
will be $127,6O7 ,329 as compared with
S132, 37S, $50 for this year, decrease of
$5,311, ,651.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-05
JAPANESE ALONG COAST
WILL RISE IN PROTEST
Death Sentence on RevoIutioniSt
ArouseS Subjects in America

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec As pro-
test against the death sentence inn
posed on Kataku Denjirio, the Japa-
nese revolutionist, and the arrest of a
score of his followers by the govern
ment of Japan for alleged incendiary
utterances in japanese cities, a mass
meeting attended chiefly by his SYM
pathizers in this city was held in the
Auditorium rink today. Many white
men We're i'm the gathering.
The meeting was addressed by A.
Iwasa, a Japanese student who repre-
sents the national revolutionist party
of Japan. He condemned the action
Of the Japanese officials in the Dejirio
case and said that with the death of
the leader of the movement organiza-
ton among the $4,000 Japanese now on
the Pacific coast would be actively
begun.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-05
THE ART OF LETTING GO

We have no doubt that the students
at Dartmouth will greatly appreciate
their esteemed presidents views on
money more especially those sentences
which are calculated to inculcate in the
undergraduate mind correct views re-
gaIdins the proper way to let go of it
let go OF the money.
So much has been said about accu-
mulating wealth that a few ripe re-
marks on diffusng it should be widely
appreciatcd-more especially by the no
BILE army Of undergraduates.
What the country needs. according to
the Dartmouth president, is a more
widespread wisdom in the spending Of
money than of shrewdness in getting
it, and all the Dartmouth undergradu-
ates must have sat up and taken de-
lighted notice
put money in thy purse" said Iago.
"Remoye it worthily," says President
Nichols.
Good combination.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-05
POLICEMAN AND PRISONER
FIGHT IN PATROL WAGON
Mexican Tries to Escape, but Is
Subdued in Battle

A. Rayes, a Mexican known to the
police, gave Officer Louis Canto tus-
sic in the patrol wagon yesterday aft
ernoOn that Canto says he will re-
member for some time.
Rayes was found drunk at Main and
Leroy streets and was held to await
the arrival of the patrol. There was
no difficulty in getting the man into
the wagon, but as it neared the cen-
trail station he decided he wanted his
liberty Making a lunge at Canto, who
was seated beside him, the Mexican
tried to grab the officer by the throat
and fling him to the street.
Canto and lyes struggled for fully
a minute, swaying to and fro in the
wagon Finally the prisoner lost his
footing and Canto grabbed him by tha
neck. pinning him to the seat. When
the patrol reached the station the Of
ficer and the Mexican were exhausted.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-05
FATHER SAYS
HE GAVE C0YNE SUPPORT
Denial That New York Speaker
Aided Turfmen

. BUFFALO. Dec. 4.-James Wads-
worth sr, father of the speaker of
the assembly, was in Buffalo today.
Regarding the statement made in
New York yesterday that James Coyne
was paid $4,000 for services by the
race track men, and that he was rec
commended by Mr.. Wadsworth, Mr..
Wadsworth said:
1T was not my son but myself that
recommended Coyne to the Jockey
club. recommended him as I would
have recommended him to any asso-
citation, solely because I knew him to
possess splendid legal ability"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-05
ROBBERS REPEAT CRIME
AT MALAGA P0ST0FFiCE
Safe Opened, Money Taken Twice
in Two Months

FRESNO, Dec. 4.--For the second
time in two months a suburban post
office has been looted in this county.
Two robbers at an early hour this
morning entered the postoffice at NAL
aga. five miles from here, and blew
open the safe with nitro glycerine.
They obtained $175
The robbery was not discovered until
this morning by Postmaster Hickma1l
on his visit to the postoffice, which is
in his store. He found the telephone
cut of order and had to drive to Fresno
to notify the officers. There is no clew
to the robbers. Two months ago rob-
ters secured $1,000 in the Laton post
office.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-05
REPORT OF ALASKA INDIAN
UPRISING Is UNC0NFIRMED D

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Dec 4.-The
report Of an uprising of Indians in the
Kantishna mining country near Mt.
Mckinley, and the killing of six pros
pectors and trappers, is entirely uncon-
firmed.
Federal officials have taken no action.
Miners from Kantishna are expected
with news soon. There is a dog trail
between Fairbanks and Kantishna.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-05
UNSETTLED WEATHER FOR
THE WEST is PREDICTED
Rocky Mountain Disturbances to
Advance Eastward

WASHINGTON. Dec. 4.-Low tenn
peratures will prevail over the country
east of the Rockies during the greater
part of this week, according to the
prediction of the weather bureau. West
of the Rockies unsettled weather is
forecast without any marked Varia-
tions in temperature.
The disturbance over the Rocky
Mountain region today will advance
eastward and is expected to reach the
Atlantic states by Monday night or
Tuesday.
Following this there will be a marked
change to colder weather that will
spread eastward and southwark as far
as the gulf states.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-05
POISON CLAIMS THIRD LIFE

NORTH YAKIMA, Dec. 4-Loreno
u. S. Patton, SO years Old, one Of the
five persons poisoned by eating home
preserved asparagus tips at a family
Thanksgiving dinner at the home of
Frank r. Kuehen, died last night. Mr..
Patton's mother, Mrs. Carrie B. Full
kerson. and his daughter Mrs. Frank
T. Kuehen, both died last Tuesday
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-05
LoulsIANANs TO CLAIM FAIR

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 4.--Headed by
Mayor Behrman of New Orleans, del
egation of Louisiana citizens left to-
night for Washington to press before
congress the claims of this city for
an exposition to celebrate the compile
ton of the Panama canal.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-05
TROOPS UNAWARE OF FIGHT

SAN ANTONIO. Tex, Dec. 4.-The
commandant at Fort Sam Houston. the
point from which troops should move,
should the conditions warrant, had re-
ceived no advices as to the reported
fighting at Ojinga, Mexico, early to-
night. So far as advices received here
are concerned, everything is tranquil
fndaX.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-05
g NEW CHOLERA CASES IN ROME

ROME, Dec. 4.--Six new cases Of
cholera have been reported from Pa
lermo in the last tworty-four hours,
all being among the patients in the
asylum for the insane. One death has
also occurred. Two cases arc report
ed from other districts.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-05
A QUICK WORKER

II don't believe in taking two bites
at a cherry"
"Nor two sips at a cocktail, l notice. -
The Mena weekly star., 1910-05-12
Cures Blood, Skin Diseases. Eczema
 Greatest Blood Purifier Free.

If your blood IS impure. thln, diseased, hot or full of humors, if you have blood poison, cancer, eating sores. scrofula, eczema, itching, risings and pumps, swell ings or superating sores, scabby pimply skin, ulcers, bone pains. catarrh. rheumatism, or any blood or skin disease, take Bot anic Blood Balm (B.B. $. j Soon all sores heal. aches and pains stop and the blood is made pure and rich. Druggists or by express Sl per large bottle. Sample free by writing Blood Balm Co :, Atlanta, Ga. B. E. B. IS es pecially advised for chronic, deep seated cases of bo q or skin diseases. as it cures after all else fails. Sold in Mena, Ark, by W. c. Vandiver.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-05-12
ASSESSORS NOTICE.

l will be at the places named below on the days and dates des lgnated, for the purpose of as. sessing all personal property in Polk county for the year 1910. Every person. or someone in his stead, is by law required to be in hls respective township to meet the assessor, and there on the dates named make a correct ren- dition of his property to him. Hours, s q. m. to 4 ?. m. Places and dates:
 k gle Gap, Monday, June l3. Ouachita, precinct, Tuesday June IA.
 Ouachita, Rock Springs, Wednesday, June l5.
 Mountain, Norris Mill, Thurs day, June l6.
 Mountain, Egger, Friday and Saturday, June l7 and Is.
 Big Fork, Lower. Monday. June 20.
 Big Fork, Upper, Tuesday, June 2l.
 Fulton Board Camp, Wednes. day, June 22
 Gap Springs, Thursday, June 23. Faulkner, Hast, Friday, June 24th.
 Faulkner, West. Saturday June 25.
 Freedom, Rocky, Monday, June 27th.
 Freedom, Mountain Fork post office, Tuesday, June 2S.
 Cedar, Wednesday, June 20. Eagle, Rust, Thdrsdav, June 30. Potter, Friday, July 1.
 Rich Mountain, Saturday, Ju Y 2d. / Ozark, Grannis, Tuesday and Wednesday, July 5 and 6
 Ozark, Wickes, Thursday, July 7th.
 White, Hatton, Friday, July 8. Jansen, Saturday, July 9. and Monday, July II.
 White, Cove, Tuesday. July 12. Cove, Hatfield. Wednesday and Thursday, July 13 and IA.
 Center, Dallas, Friday. July l5. Mena, at court house. Saturday, July l6, to Thursday, July 2S, in- elusive.
 Bring your deeds or your tax receipts if there is an error or change in your land. All are urged to be on hand and avoid paylng penalty.
 Freeman l.. Johnson,
 As eSsor.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-05-12
THE FARMERS WILL COOPERATE
National Convention at St. Louis Ac- cepts Plan Submitted by Fed
 eration of Labor.

St. Louis, May 1.-The Farmers Ma tional convention in executive session agreed to accept Samuel Gomper's plan of cooperation with the American Federation of Labor along industrial lines, only for the good of both or ganizations. The proposition as reach ed by the farmers was the result of a several days conference between rep resentatives of the union and MT. Gompers and the matter will be put up to the latter organization for rati6- cation when the labor men meet in convention here in September.
 Representative of the Farmers union declare the alliance with the labor federation has no political tinge.
 A plan looking toward a closer CO., operation between the Farmers union and the American Society of Equity was reported as feasible and definite action toward a consolidation of the two bodies in the marketing of farm products is expected before the con vention closes.
 The Farmers union also adopted a memorial to congress asking for an appropriation for the publication and circulation of the report of the country life commission appointed by former President Roosevelt.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-05-12
SAILED UNDER SEALED ORDERS
Suspicious Aroused by Departure of Steamer Venus from New Or
 leans for Nicaragua.

Washington. May 6.-Is is said that the steamer Venus, which cleared from New Orleans Saturday night, sup posedly laden with munitions of war for the Madriz army in Nicaragua, sailed under sealed orders to put in at Port Belize, British Honduras, where there is no cable. to change it's peace ful dress of merchantmen for the war paint of a fighting ship.
 Backed with what they believe Is evidence of such q plan. the repre- seniatives of the Estrada faction in Washington are preparing to make their representations to the United States and ask 10 have warsbips on the Nicaragua coast watch the vessel