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The Washington times., 1910-04-04

of the country which is usually re-
garded as overwhelmingly Republican
diseloses a well developed wave of re-
form. In other words, there is a spirit
of independence abroad this year which
will have little regard for party lines.
1t should be remembered that the
discomfort in New England is of such
nature that local issues are prac-
tically eliminated. The Payne Aldrich
tariff act, for instance. is known as a
New England tariff. Notwithstanding
that fact-and it is a fact-New Eng
land voters will in many instances call
their representatives in Congress TO ac-
count for voting for the bill.
No one denies that New England in
dustries are booming as a result of the
prohibitive protection granted TO them.
New England workmen. however. are
not sharing the increased prosperity
with their employers. They are work
ing for the same old wage while called
upon TO meet the high cost of living.
New England would seem to be fer
tile ground for the cultivation. of more
than one jolt for the c. o. P. Maine
is acting as if it would like to turn
Senator Hale. one of the Senate leaders.
out into the cold New Hampshire in
surgents threaten to displace the Bos-
ton and Maine railroad and the Repub-
lican machine at the State capitol.
Massachusetts,. normally Republican by
not less than 10000, seems TO contain
a formidable number of voters who
wish to substitute a Democratic gov
ernor for the present Republican in
cumbent. and double the Democratic
representation in the House of Repre-
sentatives from that State. Reports
from Rhode Island. already at hand. are
TO the effect that the smallest State in
the union viii make a desperate effort
to retire Senator AIdrieh TO private life.
There Is every indication that there
Is a great IauTsl awakening in New
England, and it should have a good ef-
feet on the country at large
The Washington times., 1910-04-04
WHAT INCREASES IN WAGES
GIVEN BY RAILROADS MEAN.

The increases IN wages already grant
ed by the railroads in the Eastern dis
triet, and which will in all likelihood be
granted, mean much in dollars and
cents. 1t Is not generally appreciated
what these increases amount to.
The Wall Street Journal has been
making a careful resume and analysis
of the figures. 1t finds that seven
roads in the East have settled or Of
fered to settle with their employees on
the basis of an increase in wages OF
Sl7,0OO,OOO annually.
The Pennsylvania has offered its en-
ployes an increase yariousIv estimated
at from S7,5OO.OOO to SlO.OOOOOO an
nually, if put into effect on the lines
both east and west of Pittsburg. The
Philadelphia and Reading has made a
similar offer which viii cost that com
pany about 100000. The Erie has
offered its men about Sl.20O.OOO more
per year; the New York Central 81. 800
600, and the Boston and Albany $780,
600. The Baltimore and Ohio has set
tied with trainmen and conductors bv
adding 100000 annually to its pay
roll, and the New Haven settlement
adds about $l,3OOOOO annually to that
company's expense.
1t is the expectation that similar in
creases will be made on most of the
other roads in the Eastern district. and
that probably none of the roads in the
East will be able to escape paying
higher wages.
Ifthe demands of the employees in the
thirty-two railroads in the Eastern dis
trict are conceded. the increase in wages
viii amount to about S35. 100000 annu-
ally, or about half the total surplus
which these roads were able to show
above charges and dividends in their
last annual reports.
The Washington times., 1910-04-04
CENTRAL ASSOCIATION PLAN
DEVELOPING.

There should be no delay in perfect
ing the plans which have been tenta-
lively outlined for a central citizens as
ISOLATION, to be composed OF representa-
tives of the various civic organizations
of the District, and TO have for its pur-
pose the consideration of questions
which affect the District as a whole.
In the past it has been difficult to
obtain comprehensive discussion of such
issues and practically impossible to
present the views and desires of the
District to Congress or to the Commits
sioners effectively. The proposal for
union Of interests. working through a
definitely organized body. has been the
outgrowth of this condition. That it
will assist materially in the handling of
the broader problems Of the District
seems certain. and for this reason II Il
hoped it viii he speedily formed and
put into operation.
When first taken under consideration
question arose as to the basis of repre-
sentation in the central association. Il
was first suggested that each society be
given representation according TO its
membership. but this plan was aban-
doned because of the very Just conclu-
sion that, under it, the smaller associa-
tions would not be able to get a fair
hearing. The basis finally decided upon
by the committee of fifteen of the
Chamber of Commerce. which has been
striving TO bring about the central as
ISOLATION, Is that each civic society elect
one delegate and one alternate to the
general body.
This idea meets with favor and viii
probably be accepted by all interests
concerned. It viii relieve the larger
organizations of the possibility Of criti-
cism on the score that they selfshly
wish to control the central association,
and in the discussions and deliberations
of the latter it VIII allow the smaller
societies equal voice and vote with
those which are numerically stronger.
April Is has been set as the date for
holding a general meeting for the pur-
pose Of forming a permanent organiza-
ton. Every citizens association in the
District Is requested to send a repre-
sentative with authority to act, and
every association should do so. An OPP
Portunity for effective work Is present
ed. and it is to be hoped no organization
will lag or viii fail to recognize its Op-
portunity to help itself and to partici-
pate in a movement which promises
such great general good to the commun-
ity.
The Washington times., 1910-04-04
HOOSIRR STATE, APOLITICAL
STORM CENTER.

Indiana, long a political battle
ground, Is once again the scene of con
fict. All over the country the ewes
of Republicans and Democrats are fas-
tened upon it. The Republican State
convention will be held at indianapolis
Tuesday, and what develops there viii
be looked on widely as the readings of
the political barometer in the Middle
West, if not for most of the country.
The chief question is whether In
diana Republicans will indorse the tariff
law. Senator Beverage voted against
the measure, after fighting consistently
for the downward revision which the
Chicago platform promised, but which
the leaders of the Senate and House
machine in Congress effectively pre-
vented. Then President Taft came
along in speeches. and Endorsed the
tariff law as the best the country had
ever had.
That the great body of the people of
Indiana do not sanction the tariff law
is so plain as to be beyond successful
dispute But the regular leaders in
Congress want the Indiana Republi-
cans to indOrse it; and President Taft
wants such an Endorsement. because. il
it is not given, it will amount to a
serving of notice on the country by the
Hoosier Republicans that they take no
stock in the Administration defense of
the tariff measure.
The demands of the public were con-
sidered but lightly by the men vino
dominated Congress when the tariff bill
was up They laughed at the ultimate
consumer. He was jeered at as a myth.
The leaders had the votes. They ram
med the legislation they wanted down
the public's throat. Now. with New
England dissatisfied. with Ohio threaten
ing TO go Democratic, with the whole
Middle West insurgent. with political
Instruction on the Pacific coast. with
the House ready TO cast off Cannonism.
and the Senate growing more and more
FESTIVE under Aldrichism. they want in
dorsement. 1t is hardly thinkable the
intelligent Republicanisin of Indiana.
under the leadership Of Mr.. Beveridge,
will permit such a travastv.
The Washington times., 1910-04-04
Capital Tales
Bede VISITS Capital.

7 ADAM BEDE. the Minnesota humor-
j. list who used TO be a member Of the
House. was recently in washington
Mr.. Bede was devout adherent Of the
Cannon organization in the House. and
that was the reason generally accepted
for his downfall
You don't think # was becaus you
were a funny man. do you?" asked a
friend Of Bede.
NO he replied. except that the feel
ing got out that I had become too funny
with the organization down here"
AIr Bede was talking about the EFFORT
Of washington 10 secure the inter
national aviation meeting for the Ma
tional Capital He expressed the opinion
that the best arguments in favor Of
Washington had not been put forward.
III they really want TO have these afr
ship stunts observed by an appreciative
audience" he said. they certainly
ought 20 have the performance held
here. There is no other place in Amer
lea where so many people are in posi-
ton 20 see that sort OF a show"
How DO you figure it out?"
Why" replied Bede. Washington
has been all up IN the air for the last
year, and 1t IS going 10 be there for a
long time TO come tn be perfectly at
home IN airshiD society,"
WhereupOn Mr.. Bede proceeded 10
talk seriously about the up-in-the-air
situation OF national politics. and his
audience vanished. When you have a
reputation for being funny. it's perfectly
useless TO try 10 hold an audience unless
you're funny.
The Washington times., 1910-04-04
YANDERBILTS PAY
RELATIVES DEBTS
Suits Against KinSmen for
$4,000 Quietly With
drawn in Tacoma.

TACOMA. Wash. April flames lie
Baron Johnson, who was a FIRE chaplain
i'm New York when a clergyman and
pIotege OF the late Or. Huntington, Of
Grace Church. and is now engaged in
insurance in that city. filed suit here
yesterday against Philip Vanderbilt
Caesar and Thomas W. Euos. in which
he asked Judgment for $4,000 on a note
executed in May, 1901, payable in three
years Today his suit was withdrawn.
and IL is supposed q settlement must
have been reached
This acupn does not involve. but II
recalls George ~. and Frederick Van
derniit, who sent 5000 here in 1901 10
Bank, of which Caesar was president.
EnCs cashier, and Jacob r. Vanderbilt,
assistant cashier Several years pre-
NIously the bank had been tided over us
troubles by assistance from the same
sources in New York, which seem 10
have been prompted solely 10y a desire
20 save the family name from C0uuec-
ton with hauk failure. Caesar and
JACOB r. NaHderhilt were distantly re-
l@lea 10 the -New York family.
Johnson once served as cashier Of one
Of these banks. He does not appear 10
rave any responsibility for the failure.
and the suit papers did not show that
the $1,000 note was related TO u. having
been drawn three months prior 10 the
second collapse. Johnson had resided
here Tor some time. the rolls Of the Ia
coma volunteer fire department having
borne his name as a member for sew
eral years
The papers show that he tried To col
lect the note through the AstOr Place
Bank. in New York. Payment seems 10
have heen attempt ed also through other
agencies. for ,ha suit papers demanded
S,5rl for attorney lees I'm addition 10 the
amount of the face Sc che note
The Metropolitan SanE ..as not re-
opened after Nande nilr money had paid
its liabilities follow ing the second coll
lapse. the Nauderbi,ts f0rbidding il on
the ground that two reScues- were
enough. Il was thought possible. how
ever, that they have again come to the
help Of their relatives and settled this
The Washington times., 1910-04-04
In the Mail Bag

The Times viii accept fer publ
cation in fits Mail Bag columns,
short, vigorous letters on questions
OF public interest. II cannot I'M
dertske 10 publish letters exceed
Ing ESQ words, and reserves the
right rigidly to eOndense cOmmu-
nieatiOns which Hre of greater
length. Letters should be written
must contain the name and address
of the writer, but these viii not be
published II request TO that effect
IN made.
The Washington times., 1910-04-04
THOUSANDS LOST
BY HIGH GRADING
Cornell Graduate Under Ar
rest, Charged With Car
Tying Ore Away.

RAWHIDE. Rev, April az. z.
Whitney, a Cornell graduate. and sai5
90 be a second cousin Of the late W.
liam G. Whitney. is under arrest CO
the charge Of high grading
For the past six months mine Of
fcials here have been aware OF the
loss of thousands Of dollars worth
of itch ore. but were una BILE 10 secure
clue 20 the guilty parties Il Is
SAID the high grading has been the
work or an organized gang. who.
while Osteusf bly, developing mines,
would set away with. the high grade
ore Other arrests are expected to
follow.
The Washington times., 1910-04-04

, ed with requests FOR free settings and
requesting that no more inquiries be
sent In
The object q the department in max
ING this 0Ier was rlreetOld- First. 20
give the farmers "a chance 20 ger @ start
with pure bred chickens second. TO en-
large the college dock. and third, 90 get
the names 81 The farmers who are i1-
tere~ted ln poultry raising The desire
20 ger list ot farmers who are in
teres-ec IN poultry raising certainly has
lc6I satisfied. and the prospects for the
realization OF the other objects are
bright.
SIX s-e-oEraUhers attacked the pile Of
letters and postal cards, and for sew
t-a- days were busy with these iUcerrO-
cations The universal question was.
How can we &c tDcU2' and the de-
TE-tUcDr answered this by sending out
300 replies stating the conditions u--
oer which the free eggs would be sent
out.
Conditions Imposed
II was impossible 20 answer more
queries except 10Y postal cards telling
them that their requests had been re-
ceived too late. Farmers who already
piled. Here are the conditions that the
farmer must agree 90 before the eggs
VIII be senr % him.
The farmer must agree 10 keep a.
record Of the fertility and harchabIity
of the eggs. and give one chicken out
of every four raised % September ] 10
the college
The majority Of the letters received
were from farmers who wanted 90 get
the free eggs for the purpose of i'm
proving the stock Of their flock. but
many Of those who wrote were merely
curious and showed something for
nothing" spirit. Some, perhaps city
GwCllerS, doubtless thought this an eS-
ceIIent opportunity 20 get ecEs FOR
table use. Il seemed much more con-
venient than paying - cents a dozen
for them
Many letters were amusing. One
woman sent her photograph, for what
reason she did Dot say. but Dresum 0aly-
20 insure her being ''on the ground
floor" Several writer's asked that they
might be favored with thoroughbred
college eggs-'
The Washington times., 1910-04-04
THE AWAKENING OF NEW
ENGLAND VOTERS.

Talk of insurgency and revolt
against machine domination has hereto
fore suggested such States as Kansas,
Nebraska, Wisconsin. and Minnesota.
Little attention has been paid to the
ominous mutterings of disconteEt heard
in other parts of the country.
1t is especially signifcan, at this
time that most of the New England
States give every indication of revolt
ing at the fall elections. The investi
cations of a staff correspondent of
The Washington Tines in that section
The Washington times., 1910-04-04
Offer of Free Matching Eggs
Brings Thousands of Answers
Kansas Agricultural College Eager to Improve Poultry
Stocks Finds City and Country People Alike
Anxious for Free Settings

MANHATTAN. kan, April 4.-When
the poultry department Of the Kansas
State Agricultural College made the
offer Of free settings Of eggs TO the
farmers Of Kansas, f. never dreamed
OF the consequences that this offer has
brought.
The offer was made by a little notice
In The newspapers To -ue effect that
1.-THE poultry department Of the AEri-
cultural College Is DESTROYS Of sending
out over the state eggs from pure
bred poultry free Of charge. Any one
wishing 20 take advantage Of this OPP
portunity 10 add some pure bred stock
10 his present flock should address the
poultry department. Kansas State Ag-
ucUlturaI College
Now, that little notice appeared IN
the newspapers about che time the price
OF eggs was soaring around the high
est pinnacIes. and consequently Il was
read by every one who reads newspa-
pers, especially as the editors made It
conspicuous by placing it under head
lines Ike. What, Eggs Free Of
Charger or TX. 8. a. .. Giving Away
EGGS" etc.
Att" -ath a.. aaaN press -lNt-.HH tl-
hardly dry before inquiries began pour
ing in 20 the poultry department con-
corning those free eggs From all over
the State AT first the letters arrived.
and later this onslaught OF questioning
uissives from Kansas was added 70
from Oklahoma. Texas, Missouri. Colo
RADIO, and other States Il became a
rational affair
Swamped With Orders.
The letters arrived at the rate Of
about 500 a day. Finally, as the num-
Der Of inquiries rapidly approached the
4.000 mark and as hundreds were arriv-
ing every day. the pbuanthropic poultry
department, realizing that 1t would be
almost impossible to even answer so
many letters and certainly impossible
TO supply so many farmers with eggs,
hurried of dispatches 70 the newspapers.
stating that the department was swamp
The Washington times., 1910-04-04
GIRL ENDS LIFE

SYRACUSE. April 4-BeCOming de-
spondent because Of a nervous break
down. Marjory RugEles, eighteen wears
old, ended her life by shooting herself
in the head. The young woman had
been on the verge OF nervous prostra-
ton for several weeks. which necessi-
tated her remaining at home constant
". Shortly before she took her life
last night, her stepfather spOke-to her
cheerfully.
The Washington times., 1910-04-04
What's on the Program
Tonight in Washington

North Washington Citizens Association.
Parish Hall, Church of the Advent,
Second and y streets northwest. 80
y m.
Dance. under auspices Of Columbus
Hunting Club. NJ tional Rifles Ar
mOry, $50 y. N.
Address. ny Joseph flaming. town hall,
Capitol Heights. p. m.
Woman's Single Tax Club, Peoples
Church, 112 East Capitol street, s
p. m.
The Washington times., 1910-04-04
OLD INJURY FATAL
TO STEEL MAGNATE

TOLEDO. Oh D April 4-WUlian g
CartriSht. forCy six years old. steel
capitalist Of SSUSz stown. died today
following an ore alton for the re-
mOVal OF an abcess. the results of an
injury several years ago in playing
football.
Cartwright was member Of the
star football team Of Young town IN
the nineties. He suffered an injury in
1896. and has been twice operated on
10 save his life.
The Washington times., 1910-04-04

~ ARONESS HERMIONE Won
x PREUSCHEN TELNIANN has
come 10 America 10 exhibit her
paintings She is the foremost
woman painter Of GERMANY. She Will
return 10 Berlin before long, carrying
away the usual travellers impression Of
and the Americans. To the
baroness, they are q boastful people,
and absorbed In money making She
finds not sordidness. but inspiration. In
the stock yards of Chicago. She calls
them, the feeding place OF a world
The chief weakness of Americans, she
says. Is their vanity. She believes they
think tho oIg perfect
The Washington times., 1910-04-04

The boast of Reno, Nevada, that its
best people" have nothing to do with
the divorce colony there, indicates
Reno's Ignorance Of the fact that only
our best people can afford TO go so far
for divorces
The Washington times., 1910-04-04

Il is semi-offcially announced that
Walter Wellman, accompanying the
Roosevelt party, viii not visit the Vati-
can in an airshiD.
The Washington times., 1910-04-04

Gatti-CazaZza- the opera manager who
married his prima donna, probably
thought that a man who had learned
how 10 boss lot of geniuses could I'M
dertake to manage a wife.
The Washington times., 1910-04-04

Mayor Nagee is reported D have shed
tears when his PittsburS audience boot
ed him off the stage. He ought 10
laugh, considering the way the erafters
out there are shedding their plumber.
The Washington times., 1910-04-04

1t is rumored that DR.. Hnfrecht. who
tried TO put over the alleged fake in
scription about the food, sympathizes
with Dr. Cook.
The Washington times., 1910-04-04
Theaters.

National-''Father and The Boys SIS
o. Ia
BeIasco-VioIa Allen, in "The White
Sister," $40 .. N.
Columbia-Evans' lIinstrels, SIS D. m.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville. SIS p. N.
CasinO-COntinUOUs vaudeville
Academy-.In Old Kentucky" SIS p. m.
Observation-Disclosures and motion pic
lures. Z 20 II o. m.
Geyety-"The Lid Lifters." SIS D. m.
LyceUm-'F rolicsome Lambs" SIS o. n.
Arcade-NIidway and other attractions.
CThe Times win be pleased to an
nounce meetings and entertainments in
this column. Phone or write announce
The Washington times., 1910-04-04

It's safe bet that the Administration
thinks the Indiana politicians are trying
to act like a lot of Hoosiers.
The Washington times., 1910-04-04

1t is not noted that Secretary VIII
sons cook book gives any directions for
roasting resignation rumCrs.
The Washington times., 1910-04-04

All this talk about the Vatican and
Colonel Roosevelt must be amusing 10
My Dear Marie"
The Washington times., 1910-04-04

1t seems that the bucket shops can no
longer stand on their own bottoms.
The Washington times., 1910-04-04

Mr.. Fairbanks has a laugh coming.
The Washington times., 1910-04-04

MONDAY EVENING. APRIL 4. 1910.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1910-08-18

Just east of town 8. F. Nov.
ius land shows yield of be-
tween IA and Is bu. of wheat
to the acre.
Frank Landa, just northeast
of the city. is getting l6 bu. of
No. blue stem off his laud.
From soutt, uf tll,. city come
reports of 6. 20 and II bu. per
acre of wheat.
Tom Bisek went down to his
farm IL miles south of Hankin-
son on Tuesday, and found the
crop light. Six bu. of wheat
was the best reported, with 10
bu # oats. The ia 6 miles
from Ellington. He returned
Wedresday.-Lid ger WOO d
Broadaxe.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1910-08-18
WHAT TIE THREs6ER TELLS


Threshing is quite general
through this vicinity and re.
ports of yields have begun to
come in. At best the crop is
spotted. here a light yield, there
a heavy one. But the grain
seems to be of good quality, go
far reported, and at present
prices should pay expenses.
On the old Neurenberper
farm 6 miles northwest, owned
by G r. Dutton and farmed by
w. r. Fitz, the result is: Blue
stem 10 blu. No. 1; oats, 30 bu.
fine heavy grain; barley 2s1a
bu.-that is, 1855 bu. from IS
acres. Along side this farm +.
3. Wagner's land yields "a bu.
Gate per acre.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1910-08-18
HAND WITH 4
MISSING THUMB
It Was important Evidence, but
Came In Late.
BY WILLARD BRAKEMAN.

Copyright. 1910. by American Press Asso-
ciation.l
William Burch was graduated ut the
scientific school Of the - university
and became an assistant in an insti.
tuition for original scientific research.
Having rich uncle. unmarried and
childless. who was intending to make
him his heir, he had laid out career
for himself by which he might devote
bis time to study and investigation.
This uncle. Mr.. Trevor, was cashier
In bank.
One morning young Burch received
note from his uncle asking him to
call that afternoon at 8 o'clock. Burch
called. Half an hour later he was
seen to leave his unclc's house very
red In the face and muttering to him.
self. The only person living in the
house with the uncle was an old wo-
man who took care Of 1t. She heard
Mr.. Trevor say during Bumh's visit:
THAT'S the best can do for you"
Burch replied angrily: you have
placed me in very trying position.
Having advised me to follow a career
that pays nothing and promised to
back me up. you put me off With
Here the door was closed, and the
housekeeper heard no more.
Mr.. Trevor always went out to din
ner-usually at his club-at G o'clock.
Mrs. Morton. his housekeeper, noticed
that he did not ride out during the
afternoon of his nephew's call, and at
Z O'Clock he had not gone to dinner.
She went to his room, knocked and
received no reply. Entering, she saw
his dead body on the bed.
Running to the telephone. she called
up William Burch and told him to
come ut once-something had happened
to his uncle. Burch came and with
Mrs. Morton went to his uncle's room.
He did not speak for some time, be.
ing evidently under strong emotion.
Then he said:
"Mrs. Morton, who has been with
my uncle this afternoon besides my
self"
II have seen no one come or CO.,
On the table stood decanter of
whisky. glass and a soda bottle in
silver holder. The dead man had been