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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-08-03
SINCLAIR WRITES A POEM
BETWEEN STROKES OF HIS
HAMMER ON THE ROCKPILE
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WILMINGTON, DEL Aug. 3.An attack plutocracy whc
admirers declare is worthy with Markhams Mar Will
Hoe is the net result here today eighteen hour
ck pile a punishment for playing baseball Sunday.
during hours labor breaking rocks has created
"The Menagerie" the poem reads:
come, we lords ladies of the realm,
from couches soft perfuned halls
Come watch with me throughout the hours
there sounds to thrill jaded
a foreathers, heard
Crouching in forests in primeval night
tier, in stee-barred pent,
re- breed and hunt throughout the world.
to that snore--some beast that slumbers deep;
ark TO beast that dreams of blood
that moan-some beast that wakes and
sudden stiffness, mark the sound
beast that his vermn- haunted hide
lords and ladies Of the realm,
keep the watch with moths show is yours.
Behold the of all JOY and pride
beasts 9 harness fast and draw
charots of pageantry and pomp
their blood shed to make your feasts;
S their treadmn that moved all world
oh come. ye ladies, keep the watch;
Come md think 1t will be with you
shall send his flaming angel down
And break bars--so hath He done of
So lie to lords and ladies grand
Who feed the blood of other men,
loose these beasts to raven in your streets
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-08-03
SNUB TAFT

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HARTFORD, Conn, Aug. g.
A direct slap at President Taft
because of his advocacy of Cana
dian reciprocity was today deliv-
cred by the Connecticut State
Grange. The organization re-
fused to participate In the re-
ception of the president when he
attends the state fair in Septem-
Der, stating that it is opposed to
reciprocity, and inasmuch as the
president has been the leader in
that movement, 1t does not care
to take part in any event at which
he is a guest. :,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-08-03

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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. a
Although more than two months
prior to the trial of John J. Nc
Namara, secretary of the Interna-
tional Association of Structural
Iron & Bridge Workers. who is
charged with completely in the
dynamiting of the Los Angeles
Times building, about two dozen
witnesses have been subpoenaed
here today to appear at-the trial
which begins in Los Angeles Oc-
tober 10.
The subpoenas were served by
woman attache of County Detec-
tive l.. S. Brownies office in Los
Angeles. The witnesses were, in
formed that they must not talk to
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-08-03
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WASHINGTON, d. c., Aug. g..
In the presence of members of
his cabinet, who were invited es-
pecially to the White House for
the occasion by President Taft,
representatives of the United
States, Great Britain and France,
today signed the most sweeping
treaties of arbitration ever nego-
tiated.
The treaties signed today are
practically identical. They bind
the signatory powers to arbitrate
all disputes unsettled by diploma
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-08-03
TELLS HOW He
GOT LOR|MER
MONEY
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WASHINGTON. ID. g.. Aug. ..
-Cross-examined by Judge Hen
coy. counsel for Senator Lorimer.
former State representative
Charles White OF Illinois today
told the senate investigating COM
mittee anew the story of how he
had accepted bribe to vote for
the attacked United States sena-
tor, White. prodded by Henecy's
questions. went into details of the
history of his Nfe and gave full
particulars OF the source of his in
come and expatiated upon his re-
ligious and moral beliefs. He de-
clared he considered he had COM
mitted no crime in taking cash
from the Lorimer Jackpot and
asserted his only reason for so DO
ing was to expose the corruption
prevalent In the Illinois assembly.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-08-03
Simmons Pleads
Not Guilty

A. L. Simmons, accused of as
sault, believed by the police to be
a spectacular white slave worker,
pleaded not guilty in Judge East
erday's court yesterday.
Simmons Is accused of pursuad-
ing a cashier in a picture show to
let him take her home. The al
legged attack occurred on the way.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-08-03

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-Ina-
bility to proceed against the cof-
fee trust was admitted here today
by Attorney General Wickersham,
because, he says, the backbone of
the combination is the Brazilian
government, which has cornered
the coffee supply and will sell
only to certain parties.
Wiokersham declared. however,
that he was looking for a loop
hole to relieve the situation.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-08-03
To File Charges
Against Wilson

OLYMPIA, Aug. 3.-George II.
Wilson, accused of the murder of
Archie and Nettie Cobel at Raj
nier, will be formally charged to-
morrow. He has been held on
suspicion previously.
Prosecuting Attorney Wilson
hopes to have additional evidence
to present to the court in Septem-
her when Wilson's trial will come
np.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-08-03
Says Murderer
Of Girl Was
Insane

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
TULARE, CAL. Aug. 3.-That
Sidney e. Cole, who killed Mrs.
Anna Dudley in Sacramento and
who later was himself killed in a
revolver duel with the police, was
insane. is the assertion of Coles
two brothers, who live on a ranch
near here.
Cole, they say, had shown signs
of insanity since early boyhood.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-08-03
Treaties With France
and England Signed

tic exchange, even including ques-
lions of national honor. They are
believed forever to have done
away with the possibility of war
between Great Britain or France
and the United States.
Secretary Knox. for the United
States, and Ambassador Bryce
signed the Anglo-Americsn treaty,
while President Taft and Secre-
taries Nagel and Wilson looked on.
Knox then signed copy of the
French treaty identical with that
which had been already signed in
Paris.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-08-03
Famine May
ResuItFron1
Dock Strike

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LONDON. Aug. 3.-The price
of meat and provisions today
rose sharply as a result of the
dock workers strike, and a wide
spread famine is threatened.
Ben Tillett. leader of the
strikers, declared today that the
International Transport Workers
Federation, is ready to join the
strike and tie up all shipping be-
tween American and European
ports.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-08-03
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(By United Press Leased Wire.)
SAN BERNARDINO, Cal, Aug.
3.-Members of the California
congressional delegation today
are in possession of an appeal to
use their influence with the war
department to have federal
troops called out to fight the San
Bernardino forest fires. The
messages were signed by Mayor
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-08-03
PHONES FOR
AID; DYING

(By United Press Leased Wirc.l
CHICAGO, Aug. 3.-"Pm shot,
central. help"
These words and the sound of
a falling body came over the tele-
phone at the Monroe street ex-
change last night. The police
hurried to the saloon of Martin
Stronk where the call came from
and found John Dolzell, barten-
der, unconscious on the floor UNI
der the telephone. The cash reg
lister had been looted. Dolzell
will die.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-08-03
Y. M. G. A. Convention

Delegates from more than 100
Y. M. c. A. organizations in the
Northwest leave today for Delano
Beach where the convention of
Northwest Industrial secretaries
will be held during the next four
days. The convention will be
formally opened this evening.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-08-03

Fight Is
Planned

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
MADISON, Wis, Aug. 8. -
Plans to capture delegates to the
republican national convention
who will support LaFollette for
the presidential nomination are
being considered here today by
the Wisconsin state branch of the
National Progressive league.
LaFollette's friends plan to
carry their fight for him into
every state in the union.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-08-03
Trying To
Make Peace

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
PARIS, Aug. ga semi-offi-
cial statement was given out here
today that the negotiations be-
tween France and Germany over
the Moroccan dispute are still pro-
ceeding. hut that they are far
from satisfactory to France on
account of the excessive demands
made by the kaiser.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-08-03
COTTON BILL
WILL PASS
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WASHINGTON, d. c., Aug. g..
With the democratic steam roll
er In good shape, there is every
expectation today that the house
will pass the Underwood cotton
schedule revision bill before adj
journment. It imposes an aver
age duty of 81 per cent ad va
loren on cotton manufactures,
against approximately 4s per cent
under the present law.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-08-03

ALBANY, Ore.--Light rains in
the mountains of eastern Linn
county have done much in reduc-
ing the danger of several small
forest fires spreading.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-08-03

and look forward to my sojourn In
the greatest modern country as a
suitable climax to my worlds tour
When / set foot on American soil
| shall realize that the American
people are the best friends of
Japan"
The admiral goes to Washington
tomorrow and will he the guest of
the president at the White House
on Saturday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-08-03
5000 MEN TO BE JOBLESS.
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FALL RIVER, Mass, Aug. 8.
Five thousand men will be
thrown out OF employment tomor-
row when the mills OF the Fall
River Ironworks company here
will shut down.
Notices given the men state
that the mills will remain closed
until further notice.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-08-03

Red Cross Ball Blue makes the
Iaundress happy. makes clothes
whittier than suow. If you wish
beautiful, clear white clothes, use
Red Cross Ball Blue. At all good
grOcers. zee
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-08-03
Ask For Troops
To Fight Fire

J. S. Bright of San Bernardino,
w. w. Brison of the Chamber of
Commerce, and the chiefs of the
local conservation bureau.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-08-03

TO QUIT

TOXIC. Aug. 3.-Government
circles here today admit that the
resignation of Premier Katsura is
imminent. Marquis Saionji Is
slated as his successor.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-08-03

JOPLIN. Mo-, Aug. 9Th
daunted by his nerve-wracking
experience Joseph Clary, the
young miner who was entombed
in a mine tunel 78 feet below the
surface here for more than three
days and nights. Is preparing to-
day to return to work tomorrow.
Although weak from lack OF sleep
and food, when first brought up
from his underground prison yes
terday, Clary had fully recovered
today,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-08-03

observation-disclosures for in
formation concerning Oregon and
the Pacific slope. to the number
of 10000 have been received by
the Portland Commercial club
since January 1.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-08-03

On the spot where an air shaft
should have been, a six-inch hole
was hurriedly drilled so that Joe
was supplied with air and food.
When reached, water had creep
ed up to the boys armpits and he
was all but exhausted. His moth
er is almost a nervous wreck.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-08-03
Subpoena Witnesses
For Mcnamara Trial

anybody regarding their testi-
mony.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-09-21
DEXTER GIRL KILLED
Miss Katherine Hoy Of Dexter, Iowa,
Is Victim Of Unknown
Slayer

Dexter, Ia., Sept. l3th-Found dead
under barbed wire fence, three quar-
ters of mile from home, clutching
her unexploded rifle in her right hand
and q few hickory nuts in her left
Miss Katherine Hoy 81 years old, the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs: ]. ]. Hoy, q
prominent farmer living two miles,
north of Dexter, is believed to have
been murdered late Tuesda, afternoon
The discovery of the girl's dead boz
dy was made by Walter Hoy. a bro
ther and Walter Cant, neighbor at 1
O'Clock this morning. An examine
tion revealed the fact that the bullet
had passed through the heart causing
almost instant death.-Avoca Journal
Herald.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-09-21
COLLISION
John |. Hensley In Auto Scared Team,
Which Tried To Run. Backed
Into Another Auto

While John l. Hensley was turning
his automobile in the street Thursday
evening, a team standing near became
very restless and showed signs of be.
coming unmanageable. To avoid run
away Mr. Hensley backed his auto, the
rear end of which collided with Mr..
Peter Christensen's auto and the COM
pact put Peters machine out of COM
mission by crushing the radiator into
such shape that its usefulness was al
an end, till new one could be put on
the machine.
Mr.. Hensley kindly hooked onto the
crippled auto, and hauled it to its gar.
age. John L., may be q good driver,
straight ahead. but his ability to drive
astern is not enviable. The damage
We learn was $s5 90. Laying jokes
aside, it was very kind of Mr.. Hensley
in trying to avoid a runaway.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-09-21
CHARLES BISON HURT
While Riding Home From The Base
Ball Game At Wiota, Last Sun
day. Fell Out Of Auto

Charles Bison of Brayton met with
a peculiar and painful accident yester-
day evening while returning from the
base ball game at Wiota, in an automo.
b le with DR.. Koob of Brayton. He
was thrown out of the car and suffered
a broken shoulder blade which was
treated by Drs. Porterfield and Koob
at the office of the former.
Mr.. Bison was riding in the rear
seat of the car and the accident occur
red just as the driver, DIR. Koob was
turning out of the road to pass another
machine. Neither car was going more
than ten or twelve miles an hour. but
just as the turn was made the wheel
on the side opposite to the side Mr..
Bison was riding upon struck a stone
in the road and before anyone knew it,
Bison was hurled out of the machine,
lighting upon his head and shoulder.
He was helped into the auto and a
quick run was made to this city where
the two physicians treated the injured
member after which the trip to Bray.
ton was made. Atlantic News, Sept.
18th.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-09-21
IF A COUNTY FAIR
why Not Make It So, In Fact Why Be
Selfish And Absorb Every
thing In Sight

To perpetuate harmony and make a
good fair, more successful, why not,
when distributing the offices see to it
that there are other points to be con.
sidered in the distribution of influence
Out Of thirty committeeman and
Superjntendents of classss for this
year we find all but three are from
the center of the County north. OF
course, it's possible there are very few
interestedin the County Fair living
south of the Center, but from expires.
sions we hear every day, it certainly
would not injure the fair, in exhibits
or attendance, if these things were
harmonized by proper distribution
of official control. It's not prejudice
or apathy with us but feeling of
making the whole County responsible
for good or bad fair las 1t may be)
by a proper representation of the
County.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-09-21
NEW ORDINANCE
Manning Has Adopted Strict Motor
Ordinance Compelled By Careless
Handling Of Autos

Synopsis from Monitor
No one under fifteen can handle car,
or if in an intoxicated condition. Must
at all times display number. Must
have good brakes in good working or
der. Must have bell or horn for Gig
mailing, must display two lights front,
and one red in rear. Bicycles one
front and one rear, rays must shine
on number. Motor vehicles must be
Immediately stopped when q person
riding or driving horse or horses
raises hand. Persons driving horses
must be helped to pass. When up.
proaching pedestrian on the high
way or corner shall slow down and
blow horn or ring bell. Must not e1.
ceed one mile in six minutes. Must
keep to the right of center at all times.
Must give half of road wheu met when
coming up behind tura to right Civ
ing half Of the road. Violations will
be punished by 800 fine or thirty
days in jail.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-09-21
PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE
The Buggy, The Automobile, The
AirShip
Atlantic Telegraph

Atlantic Telegraph
A few years ago you got out the axle
grease, brushed the cobwebs off the
family surrey and prepared to make q
long, tedious drive to the County Fair.
Now, you start her off on the mag
neto or the batteries, and in ten or
thirty minutes you are on the grounds
with your first bottle of red pop inside
of you.
Yes, but what about the next change.
You will get up at five start at six, be
in Chicago by noon, eat your dinner,
do your shopping, leave for home at
four, lunch at Des Moines, take in In
gersol and be at home and rest an hour
before your usual bed time. All on
one bottle of Appolonaris Water.
Next.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-09-21
APPRECIATION
One Who Knows The Value Of A
Letter From Home Writes
Encouragingly

Niagara Falls, n. Y, Sept. Is 'l2
Mr.. w. j. Lancelot,
Editor Audubon Co. Journal,
Extra, Iowa,
Dear Sir:-I notice on the label
of my paper the figures OIL, which l
take to indicate that my subscription
expires in Sept 1911. This being true,
it is time for me to send another remit
tance. Herewith find $500 in pay
ment OFT the Journal for another two
years.
While there has been great many
changes in Extra aud perhaps very
few of the old people remain there that
1 used to know, still, I enjoy getting
and reading the Journal every week,
as / most always find some items Of
interest in it to me.
With kindest regards, and best
wishes for your future success and hap.
piness, I remain,
Yours Very Truly,
w. w. Houston
Mr.. Houston will be remembered in
Extra as a son of Appolonius Bo.
honas Houston deceased. The Iattel
Mr.. Houston was the father of the
Houston boys now livingin Extra.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-09-21
EXTRA IOWA. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 81, 1911
THURSDAY CLUB
Held Their First Meeting This Year,
At the Home Of Mrs. ]. E. Her
rick, Last Thursday

/ The Thursday Club held it's fret
meeting for the new year September
IA, 1911 at the country home of Mrs.
y. q. Herrick.
The program opened with the cur
rent events of the day followed by
"Greetings" from the President, Mrs.
Lancelot. Mrs. Riley gave an inter-
|esting talk on the Past, Present and
Future of the Thursday Club Re-
ports were then given by Mrs. Mean
inch, the Librarian and Mrs. Newton,
the Treasurer The usual business
was attended to. and after the Roll
Coll the meeting was adjourned for a
social time.
The hostess served delicious Two
course lunch, which was thoroughly
enjoyed by all.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-09-21
Coming! Coming!

No Jail can hold Smith! Smith
will be at the Opera House with his
vaudeville Company on September
25th and 26th. The Company in
cludes comedians, soubrettes, mu-
sicians, eingers, dancers, contor-
tionists and novelty acts. Smith
defies Authorities of the U, s. A. to
hold him with handouts, ropes,
chains. mailbags, straight jackets,
packing boxes, laundry baskets,
vaults and safes. He has the world
guessing how he gets away from
these things and anyone is welcome
to be on the stage while he is work
ing. Satisfaction guaranteed or
money refunded. Ask anyone who
has seen Smith what they think of
him.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-09-21
MRS. NOEL DEAD
Born, Raised and Educated Near
Extra. Died In st. Joseph's
Hospital In Omaha

Mrs. Christena Bintner- Noel was
born in Extra township May 10. 1872
and died at st. Joseph's hospital,
Omaha Tuesday last Sept 18th, where
she was taken for an operation for
tumor.
Mre. Noel was daughter OF Mr..
VIM. Bintner, her mother having de-
parted this life eight years ago. She
was m srried to Mr.. Mike N ell in Feb.
ruary 1893 and to them were born
three children, one of whom died in
infancy. They first settled in Atlantic
after which they went to Harlan
where they conducted the Steam
Laundry.
They later traded the Laundry tor
fam in Guthrie County, where they
resided for sometime, when they sold
the farm and moved to Gregory coun.
ty, South Dakota, where they built q
store and the government established d
postoffice therein. Mr. Noel drew a
claim in Tripp County, when they
disposed oftheir store possessions aud
the family moved to their new home,
where Mrs. Noel contracted the di-
sease that caused her demise. Every
thing was done for her that skillful
hands could do having been brought
to Omaha where it was hoped that
the treatment would effect q cure.
Besides her husband and two small
childre q she left father, step-mother
five brothers and three sisters to
mourn her untimely death.
She will always be remembered as
an affectionate wife, loving mother,
kind neighbor and q beautiful
Christian character. She was brot to
Extra, the funeral being held in the
Holy Trinity Church. Rev. Hundt of.
ficiatiDg. Her remains were laid to
rest by ta9 Gide of her infant in the
Catholic Cemetery.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-09-21
Mysterious Smith Coming

The Mysterious Smith Co. will
hold forth at the Extra Opera House
Monday and Tuesday evenings,
September 25th and 26th. The COM
papy comes highly recommended.
Many towns have asked for return
datee. Smith ia supported by one
of the best vaudeville companies
on the road. Tickets will be on sale
at the usual place. Extra theatre
goers will be glad to see a good
show of this kind The Company
has received good write-up at
every town
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-09-21
WON PREMIUMS
John c. Hardman And Son Of Oak
wood Stock Farm Won Many Pre-
miumS At CaSS County Fair

John G. Hardman and son of the
Oakwood Stock farm won the follow
ing premiums at the Cass County Fair:
1st, on Short Horn bull years old
Sweepstakes on same
lst and End, on Short Horn cows
1st and End, on year old heifers
lst and End, on yearling heifers
LIST, on get of sire showing 3 head
lst on produce Of COW showing head
lst, on thoroughbred herd shown by
Exhibitor.
1st, on young herd, bred and owned
by Exhibitor
lst, on yearling Poland China boar
End, on SOW two years old
The boar that won Sweepstakes was
out of dam of Oakwood herd.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-09-21
PLENTY FISH
West Botna Swarming With Fish,
Dam Out AT Carson, Carp
Being Killed By Hundreds

According to reports from local
fisherman the dam across the Botna
at Carson will not be to blame If there
are not plenty of fish next year. The
river is literally swarming with min
nows, carp, bull heads, channel cat
and sun fish. The low water just now
is bad for the carp, as all will be
pleased to learn. They are being
slaughtered by the hun ireds with
clubs, pitchforks or any old thing that
comes handy. The man who is res
ponsible for polluting the streams
with the scavanger is in the same
class with the man who invented
Dukes mixture.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-09-21
The Best Man

Pat waa invited, aud arriving
went upstairs. In few minutes he
came headlong down the stairs
when the hoet exclaimed "Why Pat
what is the .natter?" "Shure 1 wint
upstairs" answered, Pat land whin
1 wint into the room I seed a swell
young dandy wild a white carna-
tlonarymum in his button hole and
kid gloves on his hands am eez to
him, Who're you?" "Shure he sez
an I'm the best man, ,"-and begor-
ry he ie!