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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-03-30
HORSE BREEDING

Horses Improving on Wisconsin
Farms.
Wisconsin horses increased in num-
bers 73,O6S head and in value SEC, 331,
S52 between January 1, 1906 and Jan
uary 1, 1910. In 1906 the average value
was $91.65; in 1910, 1921. The total
value on January 1, 1910 was ISL 1874,
900 for III horses and mules. The
proportion of public service grade and
moDgrel stations, compared with pure
bred stations, has fallen from 65 per
cent in 1907 to 55.5 per cent in 1910.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-03-30
A Tragedy.

A Tragedy.
"Deceiver!" she Kissed. II hate you!"
Hate me" gasped her ~affianced.
"Why. it was only yesterday you said
you loved every hair on my head"
Yes, but not every hair ON your
a bit Of golden evidence.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-03-30
WEATHER WHERE

Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin
Rain or snow today; general
ly fair tomorrow; moderate to
brisk northwesterly winds.
Evening journal., 1911-05-12

MEMS EXTRAS
Mems blue chambray shirts with collar
ankle %" sa vo ns S shirts 2c
Ma' $ Si's ss osS s U9S9 @ s% long shirts and long 39c
and %Dai''d H @ @ sleeve shirts 31c
all Soh s5F s5o pad Style no can touch the Leg 18c
Evening journal., 1911-05-12
SWAMP LAND
in DELAWARE
National Irrigation Congress
Would Drain l27,2OO Acres
Here

CHICAGO, H.. May 12-There are
more unoccupied swamp lands east Of
the Rock Mountains subject to re-
clamation by the Government and by
private capital than there are arid
lands in the West, and within pos
sibly year the Government may au-
thorize bond issues for reclamation
work in the east and south if the
influence of the National Irrigation
Congress is as far-reaching as Il was
at the time it worked for the Roose-
vel, Reclamation Act and the conSe-
quent United States Reclamation
service. That the Irrigation Congresa
viii be able to forward this move
ment is not improbable, as this years
sessions of the organization are 10 be
held in Chicago. where scores Of the
nations most influential men are in-
terested actively i'm the work.
The areas east Of the Rocy Noun
tains, which figuratively mark the
eastern boundary of the irrigation
territories, that the government may
reclaim and put at the disposal of
the farmer compromise approximate
~ 79.000,00O acres OF swamp and over
flowed lands. This enormous total
is given by c. c. Elliott, chief oI
drainage Investigations for the Gov
eminent, and his statistics include
only those lands which may success
fully be transformed into proft-pro-
ducing farms. BY States, tho gov
ernments acreage for these lands is
given as follows:
New York, 529,100 acres: Connecti-
cut, 10000 acres; Massachusetts. 59.-
BOO acres; Vermont, $4,000 acres
Rhode Island, s, 064 acres; Delaware
12720o acres; Maine. 156.520 acres:
New Hampshire, 1900 acres; New
Jersey. 326.4O0 acres.
To persuade the Federal Congress.
to recommend and authorize bond is.
sues for swamp land reclamation will
probably be an important part Of the
proceedings Of the Chicago meeting o
tho National Irrigation Congress
which meets there from December [
to ..
Evening journal., 1911-05-12
Christian EndeaVor
Society

The regular article on the Chris
tian Endeavor topic will appear in
the papers next week. Since the
spring rally the press committee has
been unable TO carry on this work.
but hope to continue Il without in
terrupion during the coming months.
The first monthly meeting Of the
Wilmington Christian Endeavor
Union under the new officers was held
Monday evening In First Presbyterian
Church. Ninth and Market streets.
There we're several matters Of im-
nortance brought up; among them q
Special committee was appointed by
the president to canvass the Endeavor
societies IN regard TO the number of
Endeavorers preparing TO go 20 At
lantic City TO the International Con-
venuon In July. This committee
consists Of Charles w. Bush. chair
man; Charles +. Eastman and Samuel
II. Reed.
Upon a vote OF the Union It was
decided to give a special pennant TO
the Junior Endeavor Society having
the largest attendance at the next
spring rally. Mr.. Bush, president OF
Central G. p. Society, spoke of the
attendance OF the presidents Of the
societies at the Union meetings. and
said that he had pledged his support
to the union and believed that the
presidents of the other societies
should do likewise. The presidents
and corresponding secretaries of the
societies are the special representa-
tives at the union meetings, but all
Endeavorers are welcome.
The next meeting will be held on
Monday evening. June 8, at Hope Bap-
tist Church, Twenty-third and Pine
streets. This meeting will be a flower
meeting to which all Endeavorers are
requested TO bring floral gifts which
will be taken. after the meeting, TO
one Of the hospitals or other institu-
tions in this city.
ST. Paul's c. =. Society held bust
ness meeting Tuesday evening. A
special committee was appointed 20
arrange for gift TO the new church
now being built at Tenth and Jack
son streets. A campaign was also
started for new members. Two sides
we're chosen under the leadership OF
Miss Leila Jones and Howard Price,
respectively. This campaign will
start at once and will last until July
30. Each side Is confident Of victory.
Special meetings viii be held every
Sunday evening and interesting so
cials will be given during these three
months. II Is possible that open ali
meetings will be held IN front OF ths
church during June and July by the
society in an effort to bring in new
members.
The morning service next Sunday
IN Delaware Avenue Baptist Chtrcl
will be devoted to the Junior Chris
tan Endeavorers. Ralph Vaughn
the president Of the Juniors. will rea
the Scripture lesson. The Junior
Will sing two chorus numbers an
there will be one solo number by
Junior. Mr.. Lassiter, the pastor, wi
preach a special sermon to the youn
people on this occasion On the fol
lowing Friday evening the Endeavoi
ers will hold a graduation service 4
which three Juniors Will be promote
TO the Young Peoples Society.
The Social Committee Of Centra
Society will give a reception TO tn
new members OF the society thi
evening in the church parlors.
Evening journal., 1911-05-12
GETS COPY OF NEW LAW.

State Revenue Collector Isaac w.
Bowers received from the Secretary
of State yesterday copies Of the new
law governing the tax to be paid by
manufacturers. The new law re-
quires that taxes shall be paid on the
raw maerial used in he manufacture
OF goods.
Evening journal., 1911-05-12
PREPARING FOR CAMP.

A meeting Of the Brandywine Sum
NIT Csmpmeeting Association will be
held on Monday evening in the Y. NJ.
c. A. Building to discuss plans for
location day which will be held on
June 1. The sale of privileges will
be discussed and a leader for the
young peoples and children's meeting
Will be selected.
Evening journal., 1911-05-12

Read THE EVENING JOURNAL.
Evening journal., 1911-05-12
REMIND VETS OF
MEMORIAL DAY

The G. A. r. Department Of Della
ware, has received copies Of National
Commander Gilman's proclamation
calling for the annual observance of
Memorial Day, Mothers Day May IA
and OF Flag Day. June Ia. The latter
date will mark the 134th anniversary
of the adoption by the Continental
Congress of the Stars and Stripes as
the flag Of the United States of Amer
A.
Evening journal., 1911-05-12

Read THE EVENING JokNAL.
Evening journal., 1911-05-12
FIRE CHIEF on SICK CALL.

called TO Philadelphia owing TO the
serious Illness Of his father-in-1aw,
James Stafford. who recently went un-
der an operation.
Evening journal., 1911-05-12
REPUBs TO EAT sHAD.

In the Young Mems Republican Club
tonight the annual shad bake will be
held. The members expect TO have a
royal good time.
Evening journal., 1911-05-12
HIGHER rAx ON PARKS

The amusement parks in New Cas-
tie county this year will have TO pay
a State tax of $780, One Of the local
parks lessee went over the several
amusements in the park and found
that the $500 covers accurately each
one entitled TO pay tax.
Evening journal., 1911-05-12
TO ELECT SUPERINTENDENT.

The trustees of the Brandywine
Summit Campmeeting Association viii
hold meeting on Monday evening at
the Y. NJ. c. A. The superintendent Of
the grounds will be elected at this
meeting.
Evening journal., 1911-05-12
cHECKs F0R TEAcHKRs-

All the public school teachers have
received their checks at the city trea-
surer's office with the exception OF a
few sub-teachers.
Evening journal., 1911-05-12
FEsTTyAL ATMARSHALITON.

An ice cream and fruit festival will
be held by Marshallton Y in the X. of
P. Hall tomorrow evening.
Evening journal., 1911-05-12
FESTIVAL FOR cHURcU

A strawberry festival will be held on
June by the women Of White Clay
Creek Presbyterian Church.
Evening journal., 1911-05-12
Crex Rugs BOrdered
China and Jap. Mating
Full Size $40 Mattress St2

Mattresses made of first grade hair and in the
most sanitary manner. Worth 500 90 r10 0O
AOnOlIo" ..-....-.-.......-.... VIAsOV
Special prices on combination elastic felt mat
mat
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-25
DISEASE HAS An
ALARMING HOLD.
SIXTY-EIGHT CASES OF DIPHs
liberia AT JOHNS HOPKINS
HOSPITAL-NURSE IN
A FECTED.

BALTIMORE. MD, Feb. 25.-fl
was unofficially stated this morning
that there is sixty-eig cases Of dipn-
liberia in Johns Hopkins Hospital. The
situation at the worldwide famous In
stitution has now become alarming.
The medical school is closed. Tho
infected number OF nurses. students
and patients. all of whom are now
practically Isolated. To prevent Z
spread of the disease all unaffected
patients, who are in condition to be
moved, are being sent to their homes
In amhulances.. The. students 49,. who
have contracted the disease have been
ordered from their boarding houses to
the hospital. There Is now general
outbreak of diphtheria in the north
eastern section of the city. according
to DIR. Norton. acting superintendent
OF Johns Hopkins. The northeastern
section is the most densely populated
in Baltimore. The general outbreak
of diphtheria at Johns Hopkins has
practically closed the institution. botn
to patients and visitors. II is known
that two doctors, nine nurses, eleven
students and fifteen patients are now
suffering from the dread malady.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-25
COMMISSION SUSPENDS
COAL AND MILK ADVANCES

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.--The fn.-
terstate Commerce Commission to-day
suspended rate advances, which would
have vitality affected the tap lines and
coal industries of the South and West
and the dairymen of Ohio.
Recently filed Increased tariffs on
Ohio milk products were suspended
until June Is. Advances in rates on
coal shipped from West Virginia mines
to the West and Middle West were
postponed until September LIS.
The granting of through rates to
tan lines by common carriers was sus-
pended until June /. Orders were
also issued suspending increases ia
rates on vehicles shipped from several
Southern factories to points in North
and Middle West until June %.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-25
RAILROADS WILL
ACCEPT RESULT
General Impression is That
They Will Not Continue
Legal Battle
MADE MISTAKE IN
ASKING TOO MUCH
Improvements to Continue,
it is Believed, as Though
They Had Won In
creased Rate

CHICAGO. Feb. 25.--The meetinn
of the high executive officials and
chief attorneys for the Western ra1t-
roads to discuss the action to be taken
on the Interstate Commerce Commis4
sion's ruling against the advance OF
freight rates. will probably be held
early next week. The attorneys de-
sire time to read the full decision Of
the commission.
Indications are strong that thu
Western roads will accept the de-
ctsion without legal battle. hoping
later to obtain some increases in rev-
enue by filing tariffs covering q few
specific rates which are admittedly too
low.
The concensus OF opinion among
high railroad men seems to-day to
be that the roads made q great mis-
take in asking permission to advance
so many rates at one time. thus CEN
tering the public eye so strongly upon
the commission.
There was some talk around rail-
road Offices In Chicago of retrench-
ment and reducings of expenses. but
those railroads presidents who are
in the city admit that the present
policy of most Of the roads under
taking improvements and new lines
will be continued exactly as IL the
roads had been allowed to raise their
rates.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-25
DR.. GREEN DECLINES
HIGH HONOR
uEALTH DOES NOT PERMIT HIM
10 ACCEPT OFFICE on
BISHOP

ALEXANDRIA. VA. Feb. 25.--The
Rev. DIR. Bergman Green, bishop
coadJutcr-elect of the Episcopal do
cese of Virginia. VINO suffered "a
slight stroke of paralysis several
weeks ago. has announced to Bishop
Gibson that he will not be consecrat-
ed. hat as soon gs' ne completely re-
covers his health. Will resume his
duties as professor OF English Bible
at the Episcopal Theological Semi
nary Of Virginia. near this city.
The declination of Or. Green will
necessitafe the election OF a coad juter-
bishop. but II is believed that this
action will not be taken until the regu-
lar meeting of the Episcopal council
next May. At the seminary yesterday
Ii was stated that Or. Green was on
Wednesday last examined by Dr.
Thayer. at Johns Hopkins hospital.
Baltimore, who pronounced his illness
a case OF cerebral paralysis. and ad-
sised him to refrain from all I'M
necessary activity. DIR. Green vas ac-
oompanied to Baltimore by his ply
stefan. DIR. Hugh Mcclure, and though
fatigued by the trip. II is stated that
he is rapidly improving, and will be
able to leave in a few days for At
iantic City. for several weeks rest
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-25
MAKES FOR PEACE
ON THE PACIFIC
Californians Pleased Over
Ratification of japanese
Treaty
OPPOSITION RESULT OF
MISUNDERSTANDING
Chairman of California Senate
Federal Relations Com
mittee Expresses Plea
sure Over Result

NEW YORK, Feb. 25.---It devel-
oped this afternoon that the princi-
pal business to be transacted at the
conference of the railway executives,
counsel and financiers in this city
on Monday will be whether the con-
stitutionality sof the Mann Elkins
railway law shall be tested in the
courts. 1t Is understood that there
is a majority of the attorneys who
hold that the provision of the law
comforting on the commission the
power to suspend rates is unconsti-
tutional. The conference will deter
mine whether this shall be assailed
I'm the courts.
II was the consensus of opinion to-
day that the conference will decide
not to appeal the decision of the COM
mission refusing the right to increase
rates TO the commerce court. 1t is
felt that this would simply involve
the expenditure OF large sums of
money for counsel fees and the com
missions decision would be upheld
in the end.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-25
FALLS OVER ST|LE
AND BREAKS NECK
MANAGER ON CONGRESSMAN
FLOODS FARM MEETS AC-
CIDENTAL DEATH.

APPOMATTOX. VA, Feb. 25.-The
dead body of Mr.. J. Faulkner Pierce
was found Thursday night about 10: 80
O'Clock at Eden farm. the handsome
home OF Hon. Fl. y. Flood, just liz
miles from this town. where he had
been living as manager for several
years. When found his neck was
broken and 1t is supposed that he
fell over the stile, and that death
was instantaneous as he had not
been missed from .se house many
minutes.
MIR. Pierce was about Atty years
old. and had many friends and rela-
tives here. who Will regret to learn
OF his premature death. The decess-
ed was "a cousin Of Hon. H. d. Flood,
of this place, and a nephew OF Sena-
tor Faulkner. of Martinsburg. W. Va.
where the remains were shipped to-
day for interment. Messrs. J. r.
Horsiey. 8. l.. Ferguson and X. F..
Burke accompanied the remains and
were joined by Hon. II. y. Flood in
Washington.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-25
AMENDMENT KILLS
DIRECT ELECTIONS
Progressives However Pledge
to Continue Fight for
Senatorial Change
LINEUP ON MEASURE
COMES NEXT WEEK
viii be First Recorded Vote
in Nations History Looking
to Election of Senators
by the People

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.--with
the direct election of senators resolu-
ton practically killed in the senate
by the Sutherland amendment adopt
ed yesterday. the senate progressives
to-day declared that the fight for the
measure will go on to the finish. II
the measure is beaten at this session
a fight will be continued to the next
congress. according to Senator Borah
tRepubiicant. OF Idaho. who has led
the supporters of the proposition.
1t will be the first roll call in the
history of the senate on the question
Of having senators elected by the peo-
people," said Senator Borah to-day.
This resolution is the first of Its
kind" he continued. TO be reported
by senate committee. "A number
OF resolutions for the election OF sena-
tors have passed the house. but In
the senate they have never left the
committees TO which they were re-
terred.
We expect to have more than a
majority of the votes OF the senate
In favor of the resolution. The total
Will run very close 10 the two-thirds
vote which Is the requisite mum Der.
Ii We do not have two-thirds vote,
the fight Will be resumed I'm the next
session, whether IL be special or regu-
lar.
AS the contest TO amend the con-
stitution TO permit the popular cleo
ton OF senator's has continued at in
tervals for nearly a century. the fact
that the first record vote VIII ne
taken next week Is at least "A sign of
progress. II will have an educational
effect and will stimulate popular in
terest. People who thought II was
hopeless To attempt To get a hearing
in the senate will be stirred to renew
ed activity. Signs OF an awakening
are visible in ali parts of the coun-
try"
All the progressives were Rratified
at their SUCCESS In procuring the first
vote In the senate for their favored
: prp4eci. - ..ass..--.....-..s -.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-25
Won't Fight 1t I'm Chicago.

SACRAMENTO. CAL. Feb. 25.-'T
believe all classes of people on the Pa
cific are pleased that the Japanese
treaty has been ratified. The oppo-
sttion in the California Legislature
was largely the result of misunder-
standing. IL the Legislature could
speak. IL would congratulate the
President and the United States Sem
ate upon SO happy an adjustment Of
difficulties.
This was the statement made to-
day by Senator Leroy Wright, chair
man of the Senate Federal Relations
Committee, and President Roosevelt's
chief lieutenant in the fight over anti
Japanese legislation here two years
ago.
, Governor johnson refuses to make
any comment on the ratification or
the treaty. but Senator Sanford, chief
CONTINUED on Seventh Page9
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-25
HARRY l.. WILLIS
GIVEN JAIL TERM
FORMER POSTAL CLERK FOUND
GUILTY OF RoBBING. THE
MAILS,

ROANOKE, Feb. 25.--Harry l..
Willis. a former postal clerk on the
Norfolk and Western railroad. was
found guilty here Monday of rifiinS
mall Several letters addressed To
Roanoke. were missed. and Inspectors
Mcsby and Robertson deposited a de-
coy letter containing market money,
and thus traced the theft to Willis.
Many prominent residents Of Rap
pahannock and Culpeper counties.
where Willis formerly lived. testified
in his behalf. He WAS sentenced to
six months In tina RanDahaunock jail
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-25
AGED DIPLOMAT
DIES IN NEW YORK
JUAN F. GILMORE. FOR -FOUR DE-
cADEs m SERVICE or PERU,
FOUND DEAD IN BED.

NEW YORK, Feb. 25.--Juan +. Ell
more. for forty years IN the diplomatic
service of Peru, was found dead In bed
at the Aston house to-day.
Elmore was 70 years old. He was in
the service of Peru at Washington for
six years. Six years ago ne came to
New York and since then made his
home here. He was graduate of the
University of Virginia and he also
studied in Baltimore. He served in
the Peruvian army in the wars against
Spain and Chill
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-25
CHON CHUNG WAS
KILLED BY TONG

FINDLAY. O.. Feb. 25.--Police to-
day are convinced that Chon Chung.
laundryman. murdered here last night
was the victim of one Of the Chinese
Tong feuds. They are looking for
two strange Celestials who quarreled
with Chon Chung earlier In the day
and then disappeared. The China
mans body was horribly mutilated.
Triangular shaped incisions were cut
in each wrist. severing the main ar
teries. The skull was crushed as
with a cleaver. The throat was CASH
ID from ear to ear.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-25
ATTEMPTS TWICE
To MURDER WIFE
NEW YORKER SAYS HE WILL
SEND WIFE TO PLACE WHERE
THERE AREN'T ANY
DIVORCES.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 25.--Two
futile attempts at murder was the
revenge Charles Petry, or New York.
attempted to wreak on his wife here
early to-day because she sued him
for divorce. His wife escaped the
first time by leaping from second
story window Petry then left the
house promising to return and kill
Mrs. Petry within an hour,
True to his word he came back.
but found several policemen waiting
for him. who placed him under ar
rest. Petry was served with divorce
papers in New York yesterday and
imm ediately started for Washington
with the announced purpose of send
ing his wife ito the place where there
aren't any divorces"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-25
BRAND MINISTRY
To RESIGN MONDAY
SMALL MAJORITY FOR GOVERN
MENT A SIGN THAT A CHARGE
Is DESIRED.

PARIS, Feb. Bile Midi declares
to-day that the BRAND ministry will
likely resign on Monday following
the funeral of Minister of War Brun.
Premier BRAND is quoted as say
ing that last nights majority In the
Chamber of Deputies OF only sixteen
for the government lis a Sign that a
change is desired
The near-defeat of the ministry
came on interpretations blaming the
government for alleged laxity in FORE
ing the law against religious bodies.
When a vote of confidence was called
for. the ministry was upheld by a
majority OF sixteen.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-25
STRUGGLED DRINK;
HEAVILY PUNISHED

WASHINGTON, d. o.. Dec. 25.-
For trying to smuggle drink OF whis-
key to a comrade confined In the
guardhouse at Fort Sill, Okla, Pri-
vate Edward McCambridge. Battery
%. First United State Field Artillery.
is to-day under sentence by court
martial to be dismissed from the army
and to serve four months at hard
labor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-25
CALLING CHOSEN
ASSISTANT CASHIER

n. p. Calling. OF Lynchburg, score
tary of the Virginia Bankers Associa-
ton, has tust been elected assistant
cashier of the Chatham and Phoenix
National Bank of New York. The bank
has resources exceeding 500. 600, 600. MIR.
Gatling's many friends in Virginia are
pleased to learn OF this appointment
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-25
WEALTHYSP|NSTER
assassin VICTIM
FOUND IN ISOLATED HOUSE ON
HER FARM WITH BULLET
IN HEIR HEAD.

GAINESVILLE. O.. Feb. 25.-Miss
Ida Beanting, forty-six years OF age
and wealthy, was found early to-day
lying on the floor of an isolated house
on her farm near Sonora with bull
let in her head. Portions of her
body had been burned to a crisp.
She went TO the place Tuesday
evening to investigate a rumored bur
glary there and was last seen at dusk
on that evening walking along the
railroad tracks with an unknown man.
She owned an eighty-cre farm and
was well supplied with money.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-25
To FIGHT PLANS
Of BEEF BAR0NS
AUSTRALIA WON'T PERMIT
.CoUNTRY'S TRADE To FALL
INTO AMERICAN TRUSTS
HANDS.

MELBOURNE. AUSTRALIA. Feb.
25.-Australia will fight the plans OF
the American beef barons" TO mo-
nopolire the meat trade of this coun-
try. The federal ministers OF trade
and customs announced to-day that
the government was preparing to
move against the beef trust.
We are convinced that the Ameri-
can meat shippers have sinister de-
signs upon the Australian market, "
he said.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-25
SOUTHPAW
SIGNED BY ROANOKE

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
ROANOKE. VA, Feb. 25.--To-day
Manager Shaughnessy received a
signed contract from young man
named Waters. who lives at Burke
Vile. Waters has had no profess
sional experience, He Is a southpaw
pitcher. -~' 'f'''5z-'.