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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
WILL LOWER WHEAT PRICE

Concord, N H., February 17.-In sup mort of his contention that the enact ment of the proposed Canadian reciproc- ty agreement will reduce the price of American wheat and increase the prices of Canadian wheat, former Gov. Nahum J. Bachelder, master of the National Grange, Patrons of Husbandry, today is- sued statement in which he compared wheat movements in the markets of Chi cago and Winnipeg as an answer to a recent statement by James J. Hill.
 Mir Bachelder's statement says:
 MT. James J. Hill is not satisfied with the S100, ,0oO he made out of the farm CTS of northwestern states but is seek ing to increase his forsune by having his railroads haul Canadian wheat and flour to the consumers in this country. Speak ing at Chicago day before yesterday Mir. Hill charged that the opposition to the Canadian reciprocity scheme was dic- tated by demagog,ies and was centered on the claim that The free admission of Canadian wheat and barely would re- duce the price of these products in this country. That such would be the effect he declared is not merely improbable but ridiculous and impossible
 Mir Bachelder asserts there has been a fall of about cents per bushel In the price of wheat since the reciprocity bill was introduced In Congress" and con- tirues, If the mere expectation of re- ciprocity depresses our wheat prices, what would be the result of the enact ment of the pending bill?''
 While the price of our wheat has fallen, that of Canadian wheat, as shown in the Winnipeg market, has not fallen to the same extent, owing to the expco- tations of the Canadian wheat growers tor a better market in this country. Be- fore the reciprocity bill was introduced wheat was higher in Chicago than in Winnipeg. but 1t has been PA cents higher in Winnipeg than in Chicago since the bill was introduced Does not this furnish the dearest possible proof that reciprocity will reduce the price of our wheat and increase the price of Canadian wheat?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

Parks bill passes.
 China refuses statement
 To determine sentiment on reciprocity
 Cotton gambling bill reported.
 Gardner accused of bribery.
 Senate tangled over popular election. 2--Loan shark bill passes.
 Bessemer may get commission. 3-Resume work on railroad. - Warm weather hurts trade. 4-Editorial comment. 5-Tag route floats bond issue.
 Citizens favor dispensary.
 Harding talks on revenue. Chamber directors confer.
 Mine rescue car arrives.
 Want Lane to remain judge. 6-Commits state to local option. Birmingham society world.
 Dolly talks with play writer. S-Ensley concert a great success s-Mormon choir calls off tour 1O-Prices on flour and meat decline. 1i-Stocks are nervous.
 Wheat options cheaper.
 Cotton market irregular 12-Believed Smith will be president
 Health inspectors for schools.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
Senate Enmeshed In Tangle
 ODer Popular Election Bill
GARDNER TRIED ID
 BR|BE, SAYS ELDER
F0elker Got $15,000 to Vote Against the Rac-
 ing Bill

New York, February 17.--Frank l. Gardner's trial on charges of attempt ing to bribe Congressman Otto O. Foelker of Brooklyn. while both were members of the state senate in 1908, began to cover oldi ground this after noon with the introduction of testi- mony that was brought out before the Merritt graft investigation committee. Foelker was again under fire by the defense during the day. When he left the stand the state began to call witnesses who testified of ;iardner's all legged attempt at bribery. The last ex amined was Robert II. Elder, assist ant district attorney of Kings county (Brooklyn), whose original testimony before the graft committee resulted h Gardner's indictment.
 MT. Elder told of Gardner's coming to his office in March, 1910, at his re- quest to discuss the race track legisia ton at Albany. Gardner, he said, then told of an alleged meeting at Delmon- ico's Of certain men interested In rac- ing who contributed to a fund to de- feat the pending legislation. He men, toned the names of men who were present at the meeting Elder tesU- fled, including James R. Keene, Gene Wood, Harry Payne Whitney, Charles H. Hyde (the city chamberlain and MT Parsons Gardner said there was dis pute over the handling of tho money Senator McCaren wanted to handle it. It was finally decided to send Gardner along with Hyde. who did not know the ropes very well.'
 Continuing, MT. Elder said:
 Gardner said McCaren got sore be- cause he could not handle the money Of the total amount raised $125,0O0, he said. went to Jim Gaffney, New York contractor. to handle the Tam many men and he afterward learned that Tom Grady got $40oo.
 T asked him how much there was in the fund. whether it was $3000o0 or more and he replied that half mil lion would be nearer the mark
 Elder then repeated his Merritt in- vestigation testimony about Gardner going to Albany with Hyde and dis tributing the poodle fund.
 Max Steuer. for the defense, in cross examining the witness. asked him if he bore Hyde hostility. Elder replied that he did not
 "Didn't Tyrrell tell you Foelker got .$15, 2" was asked. What did Tyr rell say Foelker, got that $15,o00 for?'' "Why, for his vote against the en- actment of the Hart-Angew racing bill"
 Foelker voted for the bill and his vote passed the measure.
 Tyrrell, who is attorney to City Comptroller Pendergrast, was to have followed Mr. Elder on the stand. but adjournment was taken and he will be called tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
.SLAVS DEN0UNCE
 COUNT APPOINT

Cleveland. Ohio, February 17.-Almost soo0 Slavs in mass meeting here last night cheered speakers who denounced Count Albert Apponyi, leader of the independ- ents in the Hungarian diet.
 The mass meeting was held by Cleve- land representatives of the Slavic race as protest against the coming visit here on Sunday of the count as lecturer on in- ternational peace.
 There was no disorder. although the speakers were several times interrupted bs persons in the audience by misses for Count Apponyi and the government for which he is sponsor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
VICTIM OF DUEL
 DIES FROM WOUNDS

New Orleans, February 17-Carlos En- rique Robles. the half-crazed Costa Rican, who killed Policeman Charles Merritt and dangerously wounded police man Walter Dandie Monday night on Camp street, died in the Charity hospital today of the wounds he received In that bloody encounter. The three-cornered duel which has resulted fatally for two of the participants occurred in the home of Mrs. DeSota Hall. wife of one of the eight finance commissioners of Guatemala, with whose daughter Robles was infatuated. The officers were sent for following Robles' threat to kill the man accompany ing Miss Hall to the theatre that night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
FAMINE AMONG
 WYOMING ELKS

Cheyenne, Wyo., February T.-Both houses of the Wyoming legislature yes terday adopted a resolution memorializng Congress to assist in the rescue from star walton of 5000 elk in the country south of Yellowstone park. Governor Carey today received an official report that there was not half enough hay available in that region to save the elk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
The Day in Congress

Washington. February 17.-Election of United States senators by direct vote of the people was under consideration throughout today's session of the Senate. Speeches were made by Senators Ray ner, Carter and Hepburn, the first op- posing and the others favoring the Suth- erland amendment to the resolution. This amendment provides for congressional control of senatorial elections in the states. -tt,
 The House had a f1libuster on it's hands. determined opposition appearing to the omnibus claims bill being taken up. That body went into night session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
MISSISSIPPI RISES
 WITH HEAVY RAINS

Davenport. Iowa. February 17.-The Mississippi rose a foot and half in the last 24 hours, making rise of five feet in two days. The heavy rains augmented the Maquoketa and Wapspinicon rivers The latter is four miles wide in many places
 Thirteen families near Wheatland, la, escaped from their homes in boats and found shelter in town.
 At Cascade. on the Wapsipinicon river. persons were compelled to move from their homes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
Commander Gates Dies

Washington, February 17.-Commander Herbert G. Gates, U. s. N. died at the Naval Medical school hospital here to- day of apoplexy. He became i'll month ago while serving as executive officer of the battleship Minnesota. engaged in bat tie practice at Guantanamo. He was de- tached and brought to the United States on the hospital ship Solace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
Greenyille Policeman Killed

Greenville, s. O.. February 17-Po- liceman o. s. Gunnells was killed and Policeman Arthur Johnson was shot this morning by an unknown man In the Columbia and Gcecnville railroad station. The officers saw the man so into the station at an unusual hour. When they investigated he opened fire with revolver. The slayer escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
CYCLONE STRIKES BERLIN

Berlin, February TIA hurricane today has done enormous damage in Berlin and other cities. The town hall tower at Nauen. in Bran denburs, which was 12O feet high, was blown down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
SCOTT BILL CARRIED OVER

Washington, February 17.-(Spe- cial )-The Scott bill, prohibiting dealny in contracts for the future del -elS. of cotton. which has passed the House and was today reported out of the interstate com merce committee of the Senate. is among the measures which will probably remain unacted upon by this Congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
England Disturbed

London. February 17.-Whethe CT, as Is suspected in some quarters Congress- man Bennett of New York ha9 nc, more mister motive than to einbarra ss the reciprocity forces in his own country, there Is no room for doubt that his Canadian annexation resolution intro duced in the House of Representatives yesterday has greatly disturbed several minds on this sine of the Atlantic.
 So seriously Is the resolution taken by the imperial preference party that 1t Will be made subject of Interpolation of the government in the house of commons on February 21 Premier Asquith will be asked at that time If he intends to send any communication on the subject to the United States government.
 The furry caused by Representative Champ Ciarkes decision that he hoped to see the day when the American flag would float over the British North Amer ican possessions had scarcely passed when the cabinet brought MT. Bennet's resolution asking the President to enter upon such negotiations with the British government as he might deem expedient for the annexation of the dominion of Canada to the United States.
 At once the dying agitation in opposi- ton to the United States-Canada recpro city agreement was revived. The liberal press refused to take either the speech of the future speaker of the House or Mir Bennets resolution seriously, but a por- ton of the tariff reform press is making the most of both for their own uses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
Members of Senate Commit tee Will Be Sounded
 Today
COMMITTEE KILLS
 ANNEXATION BILL
Bennett's Resolution o E adian Annexation Causes 7 o'S nent in London-Beli/ 90 Be
 an oppOsit' O. se
Washington. ]

Washington, F y 17.-At the session of the se committee of the Senate tomorrow efforts will be members regarding the Mccall reci- procity bill and requests for hearings, with which the committee has been flooded. will be considered Most of these requests. 1t Is believed, will be denied on the ground if the bill is opened to general arguments, the eff feet would be to delay a report. Mem bers fear they will be charged with attempting to smother the measure un- der the guise of granting hearings.
 The indications are that a report will be made from the committee some time before the end of next week.
 To offset the Canadian annexation talk. which the administration fears might affect the reciprocity agreement, the House committee on foreign affairs today. by vote of g to l. reported adversely on the resolution introduced yesterday by Representative Bennett of New York for the opening of negotia- tions with Great Britain looking to the annexation of Canada. MT. Bennett was the only member who voted for the resolution.
 The committee's action followed that of Chairman Foster of the commit- tee and Acting Chairman Mccall of the ways and means committee. One of the Bennett resolutions asked the Presi- dent to report to the House all the facts concerning any negotiations now pending with the Canadian or Britisl, governments and aiso whether any ne- gotiations are pending looking to Can adian annexation.
 The other resolution, a concurrent one. requested the President to "enter upon and to prosecute from time to time such negotiations with the Brit ish government as he may deem eX- pedient for the annexation of the Do- minion of Canada to the United States. '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18

Returning to the race question. Mir Carter said while there might not now re any disposition to interfere in the per p,cxing difficulties which confront the people of the south, still there was no desire forever to deprive the negro Of the protection of the general government in the exercise of his rights. The only con tention, he said. was that the black man should be protected against discrimination on account of race. color or previous condition of servitude. No revolution was contemplated.
 s'If we put the Sutherland amendment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18

fhe gallery of the senate filled early, t the sentiment was divided. The local tionists were cheered as often and as bterously as were the prohibitionists. |ere was no white ribbon in sight. There re no banners urging the senators to e against rum. The argument save
 women and children" was not ad- hced by spectators.
 he light was conducted on . high
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18

SoONrlNUnp 0N PAGN q,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-16
PULL TEETH WITH FINGERS.

Japanese native dentists conduct
their business in a manner which
would undoubtedly cause any Euro
pean practitioner to open his eyes in
amazement The victim is seated on
the ground the dentist bends over
him, and forces his left hand be-
tween the patients jaws, in such a
manner that the mouth cannot pos
sibly be closed. Then he grasps the
doomed tooth between the thumb and
forefnger of the right hand, and with
one deft wrench removes it and
throws it upon the ground.
So great is the skill of these ma
tive dentists that many Of them are
able to remove six or seven teeth a
minute. Indeed, their skill is hard
ly to be wondered at, when one con-
siders the course of preparatory train
ing they are obliged to undergo.
A number of holes are bored in a
stout plank, and this is fixed firmly
to the ground. In the holes are driv-
en- wooden pegs, and the wOuld-be
dentist has to extract them with his
fingers without dislodging the board.
This process is repeated with the
board of pine wood, and finally with
one of oak, and it is only when ne has
succeeded in extracting the pegs
from the oak plank that the japanese
considers himself qualified to practice
upon his fellowmen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-16
IN A JAPANESE TEMPLE

"Asakuse temple is dedicated to the
goddess Kwannon, a tiny image of
gold, about two and a half inches
high writes a traveller in Japan. AT
the entrance to the temple grounds
on either side of the immense gate
stand two large and fearful looking
figures, guarding the sacred precincts.
Hanging outside the wire grating are
number of sandals for their use if
they wish to take a walk, and rice is
spTinkled about Each wOrshipper. be-
fore entering the temple, calls at E
small building, washes his hands and
rinses his mouth.
IN front of the main shrine is a
large aperture in the floor, covered
with lattice work, into which the wor-
shipper casts his gilt. After cIapping
his hands to awaken or attract the at
tentiOn Of the god he kneels, but his
prayer is only brief While there is
on chief shrine, there are many others
under the same roof.
One shrine especially attracted my
attention; it was made of wood. and
quite disfigured and worn through the
constant rubbing of hands on the spot
corresponding to the afflicted portions
of the sufferers bodies"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-16
MUST NEVER BE NEGLECTED
Frequent and Regular Massage Of
the Scalp Will Keep Hair Long
and Luxurious.

The scalp should be massaged regu-
larry, and that this should be eff
GENTLY carried out a fixed routine
must be followed
First put the tips of the extended
fingers OF each hand On either side of
the head and work them gradually
upward with a short, saving move
ment till they meet in the middle line
at the top of the head. Do this all
over each side of the head, beginning
at the temples and ending al the
back
Next place the fingers of the right
hand at the upper edge Of the fore
head, and those of the left hand at
the back of the head, and work them
in a similar manner up to an imagin-
airy line running over the head from
ear TO ear.
Lastly, place the elbows on q table
and rest the head on the extended
finger tips, which should press firmly
on the scalp. Now move the head
slowly backward and forward. so that
the scalp glides to and fro over the
deeper structures beneath it. This
should be done all over the head.
Anyone who fears that her hair is
becoming thin or weak cannot afford
to neglect a regular massage of the
scalp.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-16
NECESSITY IN SEWING ROOM
Pas%eboard Box for Holding Odds and
Ends of Material Should Be Near
the Machine.

In every sewing-room there should
be a large pasteboard box in which
can be placed the various pieces of
goods of the different garments that
are made at home so that if there
should ever be a hole wear into the
garment there is always a place to go
to patch or repair it. On theses box
es one can elaborate so that they lose
their crude appearance and look more
like a piece OF the regular furnishings
of the sewing corner. They can be
covered with a wallpaper of small de
sign if there be anything in that line
on hand, or better, it can be covered
in one of the beautiful chintzes that
are now on sale in most of the stores.
The latest designs III these are real
" decorative and make of this patch
box an ornament as we'll as making
it more presentable in its place near
the machine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-16
CHINESE SAILORS ARE GOOD

There is a growing disposition on
the part of ship owners and officers
IN various parts OF the world to send
to China for complete crews. For most
ships, particularly when first employ
ing such crews, 1t is necessary to
carry about a third more Chinese for
the same service
On the other hand there are many
officers and owners who claim that
with such additional allowance of help
a vessel is run more easily and eff
GENTLY, and that, all things consid-
cred, the Chinese sailor is the best
all around man aboard ship to be
found anywhere.
He is adaptable from freroom to
galley, is industrious. has little or no
desire to leave the ship in port and
therefore gives little or no trouble
from drunkenness and desertion As
soon as they become accustomed TO
foreign ways Chinese crews are as
efficient as and often more efficient
than foreign crews man for man, and
some companies pay their. Chinese
crews practically as much man for
man as they do white crews and carry
the same complement they would OF
white employees.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-16

stitch of each row back to the long
rows. Cast off the wool. and secure
on the wrong side of the work
Recommends from where the wool
WIS left, and work a double crochet
into each stitch right round to the
other end of the long row. ., turn
with one chain, and work a double
crochet into the back thread of each
stitch of the previous row, hack to
the starting point, repeat from till
there are five ribs. Decrease each OF
the next four rows 1.-TWO ribs) by
taking two stitches together twice on
each side of the toe, place the two
sides of the foot together. and join
with single crochet on the wrong
side.
Note.-In working double crochets
on tricot, take the same thread as for
tricot; and when working along the
second side of the front, take the tri-
cot thread beneath the single crochet.
Join the leg either by single GRO
chet or by sewing.
For the top:
Row With the wrong side of the
sock outwards. work two trebles with
a chain between them into one of the
chain stitches at the top of the work,
=, pass two, two treble with chain
between in the next, and repeat from
all round join.
Row 1.-Two trebles with a chain
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-16
Fashion Hints,

Surah silk and soft-inished taffeta
are again meeting with popular IA
vor. These silks have unusual wear
ing qualities. and are at the same time
light in weight and particularly adapt
able to the seasons styles. Silk serge
is also a popular fabric, while Yoiles
and henrietta cloth are much in evil
dence for semi-dressr one-piece gowns.
Printed chiffon combined with soft
messalines are used for some of the
handsome new models of a distinctly
dressy type. Brilliant coIors and I'M
usually rich bejeweled trimmings will
be quite the vogue throughout the en-
tire winter Dull, burnt shades and
quiet effects have apparently had their
day, and no gown Is considered quite
perfect without at least an overdrap-
cry or an underlay of some one of the
gorgeous strong coIors associated with
the coronation -Harper's
Bazaar.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-16
HEAVY Wells NOT POPULAR
Beauty Underneath Are the Fa-
Vorites of Fashion.

This season Madame has decided
that filmy meshes are more to her lik-
ing, and so the hat OF the moment
will be held in place by delicate, cob
webby affair that will show the clear
ness of her complexion and reveal the
brightness of her eyes, which is more,
it need scarcely be said, than the
heavy, cumbersome meshes Go.
The shadow effects are as wei! liked
as ever-beautiful designs on the
sheerest of meshes. These are worn
not only in black, but in soft browns.
violet tones and white.
The chenille dotted veil has come
into vogue once more on account Of
the fashionables of chenille. This is
usually a small, close meshed veil
with the dot as regular and frequent
intervals. And the dot is usually quite
small
The majority of the new wells are
black and both round and square.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-16
CROCHET AND TRICOT
DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING SE7v-
IcEARLE SLEEPING SOCKS.
Comfort C the Smaller Members
Of the Household Especially
Served by These Useful
Little Articles.

About thTee-Ounce fouT-ply wool and
a bone hook, about No. Il.
Work SO chain stitches. turn.
Row IA treble in the fourth from
hook and l in each of the other 49
stitches-51 trebles in all, the turning
chain counting as one treble.
Rows and 3.-@, turn with chain,
a treble in back thread of each stitch
Of previous row. Repeat from =
Row 4.-Work a tricot loop through
the back thread OF each stitch Of
previous row, work back as usual.
Seventeen more rows Of plain tri-
cot
Do no break of, but with fresh
piece of wool work plain tricot across
the L middle stitches.
Seventeen more rows upon this.
Decrease each of the next two rows
by taking two stitches together on
each side the toe.
Work off all the ID stitches like
double crochet, then work a single
crochet or chain stitch into the end