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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-14

say they will come into a price nearer
their legitimate value of $50 or $50 an
acre quite as quickly as the southerly
lands. And l believe it.
Throughout all this great country,
practically 500 by 500 miles square,
there are still a great many home
steads which are given free to actual
settlers. Many who have secured pat
ents for their homesteads consider
their land worth from $18 to $25 per
acre.
Immense Crops Assured.
Throughout the southern portion OF
Alberta, a district that suffered more
or less last year from drouth there
will be harvested this year one of tho
best crops of fall wheat, winter wheat,
oats, flax and alfalfa that has ever
been taken off these highly productive
lands
In Central Alberta, which comprises
the district north OF Calgary and east
two hundred miles, through Camrose,
Sedgewick. Castor, Red Deer, Wetas-
kiwin. Edmonton, Lacombe, Vegre-
vile, Tofeld, Vermillion and a score
of other localities, where are settled
large numbers of Americans, the
wheat, oats and fax, three weeks ago,
was standing strong and erect, large
heads and promising from 80 to IS
bushels of wheat and as high as 100
bushels Of oats on carefully titled
fields, while fax would probably
yield from Is to Is bushels per acre.
In these parts the harvesters are
busy today garnering this great crop
and it will shortly be known whether
the great anticipations are to be real
lied
Throughout all parts of Saskatche-
wan, whether north, south, east or
west, the same story was heard, and
the evidence was seen of the splendid
and bountiful crop.
Fitch Yield in Manitoba.
In Manitoba it was the same The
fields of grain that were passed
through In this province promised to
give to the growers bumper yield,
and as high as S5 bushels of wheat
and so bushels of oats was freely dis
cussed.
1t would appear as if the expecta-
ton of an average Of 25 bushels OF
wheat throughout the three provinces
would be met.
In a few days the 10000. 000-bushel
elevator capacity throughout the coun-
try will be taxed, the 25,000.00O bush
els capacity at Fort William and Port
Arthur will be taken up, and the rail-
ways and their equipment will he
called upon for their best. Today the
great, broad, yellow fields are indus
trial haunts, the self-binder is at work
in it's giant task Of reducing into
sheaves the standing grain. the har-
vesters are busy stocking and stack
ing. the threshing machines are being
FED the sheaves, the large box wagons
are taking 1t to the elevators, and no
matter where you go it is the same
story and a picture such as can only
be seen in the great grain fields or
Manitoba. Saskatchewan and Alberta
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-14
Market for Human Hair.

The quaint annual hair fair was
held at Limoges. France, few days
ago. This curious market brings the
great dealers III human hair and the
representatives of important hair
dressers from All parts of Europe. buy
ers and sellers coming from Berlin
and Rome. Spain and Austria, and
from all the great towns of France.
Fair and dark hair is seen there in
great quantities, but here and there
can be seen rarer plaits of white hair
which with the red. are sold for an
auch as $50 and $40 kilo.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-14

he could do the same and still have a
balance In the bank. Flax produces
wonderfully well, and the current
price is about $3.50 per bushel. We
then drove over into another town
ship, getting further back from the
railway, and the main Travelled road.
Here we found ourselves in the center
Of a Swedish. settlement. Those form
ing the settlement were originally
from Nebraska. Invited to put up our
horses and stay over for dinner, and
a dinner that was enjoyed not only on
account of the generous appetite Gre
ated by the exhiiarating drive, but
also because of the clean linen, the
well-prepared dishes of roast fowl, po-
tatoes, cabbage, and a delightful des-
sert, some of the history of the settle
ment was learned. The host and
hostess were modest in describing
their cwn achievements, and equally
modest as to those of their friends,
but enough was learned to satisfy us
that they had come there about three
years ago, in moderate, almost poor,
circumstances. Most of them had re-
ceived their homesteads as gift from
the government, and by careful dill
gence had purchased and paid for adj
Joining land. They had plenty of cat
tie and horses, some sheep and hogs,
and large well-kept gardens, showing
an abundance of potatoes and cabbage
and other vegetables Their buildings
were good. Schools were in the neigh
borhood and there was evidence Of
comfort everywhere.
On to the Park Country.
Reluctant to leave these interesting
people. the horses thoroughly rested,
were hooked up" and driven on, un-
der a sun still high in the heavens,
with the horses pulling on the bit and
travelling at 12-mile an hour gait
over a road that would put to shame
many of the macadamized streets, we
were whirled along sinuous drive
through the woods and then out in the
park country.
Here was another scene of beauty,
groves of poplar, herds of cattle.
fenced fields. of wheat and oats and
harley and. fax. Here was wealth,
and happiness and surely content
ment. The crops were magnificent.
The settlers, most of them, by the
way, fron Iowa, had selected this To-
cation because of its beauty. It's en-
fire charm was wholesome. Fuel was
in abundance, the soil was the best,
the shelter for the cattle afforded by
the groves gave a splendid supply of
food. while hay was easy to get They
liked it. Here was sturdy farmer.
with his three boys. He had formerly
been a merchant in an Iowa town, his
children had been given college edu-
cation and one of the boys was about
to marry the accomplished daughter
Of a niestghboring farmer
Through Land of Wealth.
The invitation to remain to supper
was accepted, but tnat given to re-
main over night was tabled. 1t was
only 25-mile drive into town over
the best of roads. through such
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-14
Chess. PLAYERS. Mourn.

In the death of Albert de Roths-
child the great fraternity of chess
players has lost devoted brother. &C
cording. to one. Of the Vienna biogra-
phers of the late financier. He was
one of the founders and for many
wears the president of the Vienna
Chess club and devotee of the royai
game. Not only In the councils of
the organization did he take an active
part, but for years he spent part OF
nearly every day at its headquarters
where he attained high place as a
player" says one paper.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-14
For Rainy DAYS.

At the ends of a yard Of half-inch-
wide elastic, sew large hook and
eye; clasp this around the body be-
low the hips, and draw the skirts to
any desired height under a raincoat.
This is useful, especially when one
must wear an evening dress in the
street on rainy night.
It leaves the hands free; and GER
tainly 1t is better than tearing the
fabric with safety pins.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-14
CHAPTER XII.

Fifteen minutes later Count Won Fitz
cautiously crept beneath the window
and whistled. Mrs. Blazes did not an
swer. He visited louder. Still no an
swer.
IF you are gone. I'm glad" he said.
%Cheer me by not replying"
But no such cheer was in store for
him. Mrs. Blazes noiselessly opened
the window and whispered:
Ssh. Be careful! Did you get my
hat?"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-14
Poke Bonnet In Felt.

Soft felt hats in. white. faced with
black velvet, wide band of black vel
vet or heavy white grosgrain ribbon
being their only trimming, are the lat
est They are worn with quite dressy
gowns just at present, that is. the
same gowns of lingerie or linen with
which the black velvet is. worn for
more formal occasions.
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tTo BE coNT1NUBD.)
Time for Eggs to Hatch.

The eggs of the pigeon are Matched
in two weeks. those of the fowl in
three. those of the duck in four. those
of the geese in five, and those of the
ostrich III seven weeks.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-14
Nodded by Accident.

In all our reasoning concerning men
we must lay it down as maxim that
the greater part are nodded by acct-
dent.-Robert Hall.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-14
Pearls From the conch.

Some very valuable pearls are oh.
tanned from the common conch OF
Florida. Occasional specimens have
sold for $1,000.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-28
N 'NAMARA
MAKES FIRST STATEMENT RELA-
TIVE TO DYNAMITING.
Denies Guilt and Is Confident Of
Aequittal-Asks Public to sus-
pend Judgment.

Los ANGELES. Cal. April 27.-
The defense of the alleged dynamite
conspiriators will be conducted
henceforth on the theory that there is
a Harry Orchard problem" to be
dealt with. This was the statement
made tonight by counsel for John j.
Mcnamara, secretary OF the Interna-
ional Bridge and Structural Iron
Workers Association and his brother,
James, who are charged with com
plicity in the Times explosion.
McNamaras' Statement.
John j. Mcnamara gave his first
authorized staement TO the Associated
Press today. The statement follows:
TO the Brotherhood OF Organized La
Dor in California and the United
States
In this second attempt to cruch and
discredit the cause we represent, | re-
alize fully the desperation of the enc
mics of labor arrayed against us. but
am of good heart. for II will fail.
That | am innocent OF any infrac-
tion OF the law in word or act needs
no emphasis from me. for the truth
is mighty and will prevail right speed
lily, and for II / shall contentedly
wait.
Il send to all brothers and friends
OF union labor the world over my
earnest and affectionate greetings,
with the assurance that here is no
Villainy or conspiracy possible OF
which We are afraid.
Il am also confident that IL is not
asking too much of the public to sus-
pend judgment in these matters until
opportunity for a full and fair defense
has been afforded.
-. J. M'NAMARA."
The two McNamaras are now the
only clients OF the attorneys retained
by labor organizations. and their legal
IRE will be turned on Ortie McMani-
gal. the man arrested as a fellow con-
spirator. McManigal. about whose al
legged confession much has been said.
was examined for three hours to-day
by District Attorney Fredericks.
Attorney o. y. Hilton. chief counsel
OF the Western Federation of Miners.
said that he was convinced that Nc
Manigal made sworn statements to-
day purporting 10 fix the guilt of the
Times explosion and other dynamite
outrages.
According to District Attorney
Fredericks. Mrs. lngersoH. a San
Francisco boarding house keeper. to
day completed her Identification of
James Mcnamara as J. b. Bryce. and
signed an affidavit TO that effect.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-28
Desperate
Thomas Chain. Murderer Of Mayor
and Chief Of Police Run to
Earth Yesterday.

sIecial dispatch To- the TnteI!lgencar.
BLJ EFIELp W. Va. Apri e7-
VIII dozen bullet wounds in his
body Thomas Chann. murder Of chief
OF Police Minsic and Mayor Hoskins as
Mate wan. who was mortallv wound
ca following running battle with an
armed posse was founi dead In n
creek bed az the foot of 70 precipice
lhis afternpn hl members Of the
poSs". Dying from bis wounds m.
drsp,rado mounted kept rp a steady
IRE IN the posse until Do. fIid from tho
siodI" near a cliT of rocks in the
creek bed
Following the murder Chann and q
ral mounted their victims horses ard
iart'd for Kentucky BORDER. Anrercd
citizens hastily orEanizsd 90 posse and
started iD pursuit ~ tn dcsperadoes
and running battle followed Re-
toie n" dssperadncs could reach the
hentucly shore Chann vas mortafiy
wounded hy "a rain of shots fDYm
Winchester rifles and feIi from hia
nurse. The desperate Kept a. steady
ruin 81 bullets from his two six
shooters at tnrposs e hut weak from
shooters 90 The posse but weak from
steady and his shots 900 went wild.
ills pal escaped Co tho Kentucky side
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-28
Founders Day
Is Observes ~ Carnegie Technical
chooi-President Of Harvard
and Mr.. Carnegie Speak.

PITTSBJ re. Pa. April 21-Found-
cr's Day exercises were held III the
Carnegie Institute this afternoon. with
Andrew Carnegie. the donor Of the
great institution. as tho rucst OF most
interest. although President 4. Law
renee Lowell. Of Harvard University.
hgured on rho program as the chief
epeak ker Mr. Carnegie made an ad-
drees also. as did Governor Augustus
G. Wilson. of Kentucky. The artists
who had won prizes and honorable
awards IN the International Art Ex-
hihition. competition Of 1911. were
arrounced
Mr.. Carnegie. in his address com
plimented the heads of the different
departments ~ tho institute. the ex-
ecutives of tho Carnegie Technical
Schools. and praised Mayor W. s. Ma
gee as an active. live official
Awards hv tho International Art
Jury we're as follows.
Gold medal and 81 500. John w AL.
"Vandcr. New York. painting. sun
light"
Silver medal and $1,000. Frank
Craig. Bramehot. England. painting
"Sir John Iardine. *. g. T. =. NJ -"
Bronze medal and $500. AIrornou
Ta'marc. London. England. painting.
The Kingdom " the Winds"
Honorable mention
Gaines Rueer Doneho. New York
"a Garden
Alice Farror Uatchof England.
Sea H1thIng So Vaiory on tho
Sommc
Joseph r. Pearson. Ir. German
town. Pa Ducks in "a Marsh"
Giovanni Batteta TroccoH. Newton
Center. Mass. Portrait of Mrs Brin-
chorhon"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-28
Boost Harmon
West Virqinia's Grand Old Man
Comes Out in support 81 Ohio
Executive for Pres dent.

fHr 600 u'arff. fH ff. r-f.fff.l-rr-
BALTIMORE SD April o.
Prominent D.m7rrnfg over fho entire
country are orc7ni7inr % promote
fho presidential interests ~ Governor
luiaon HARMON. of ohio. Ir 1912
Former Woo pro. 'druual Candi
date Henry o. Davis of FlkIns w
Na.. is tho lHfoet addition fo tho Uar
mon booster. and ia working tooth
and nail fHr Governor Harmon. who
le known ra frr Governor who docs
what ho Says ha win DO
In an Interview horo to-day. Mr.
Davis said Governor Harmon has
rhowu hF hIr m1.forful rcigu BOB Ohio
Thar hc is tho pillar off strength ro
VIII run for President on tho Demo.
cratic ticket at fho next pres sIdcutiaI
election and viii hc elected hv
larFc majority. because Do haa shown
that Do 10 the right man for the presi-
dental chair."
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-28
BA.T,,'illE
BOY - NANT WITH 20 MEN
- .GES 400 REBELS.
sulars Escape With Lives and
= hey Are Prisoners-Peaee
Negotiations On.

MEXICO CITY, April 27.-Refus-
ing to surrender or to leave the train
on which he and his command OF
thirty soldiers were being brought to
the capitol. a second lieutenant. little
more than boy. yesterday engaged
in battle with a force OF 400 rebels
at Cajenes. Guerrero. At the conclu-
sion of the brief encounter. the
lieutenant and 2S OF the soldiers were
dead and the remaining two OF his
men were made prisoners. One OF
the arms of the lieutenant were shot
away
The rebels we're under command
of Prudencio Figuero Learning that
troops were being carried on the
Cuernavaca division OF the National
railway. the rebel leader marched to
Cajones. some distance from Cuerna-
vaca. When the train stopped. he
sent forward a messenger to demand
the surrender OF the troops and re-
quest IL they would not surrender. TO
abandon the train in order that the
lives OF the passengers be not en-
dangered.
Fresh from the school Of Aspi-
rantes. a military training school. the
had his orders to continue on that
train. Little time was lost in begin
ming the fight. The rebels poured
down the embankment on either side
of the train and the shooting was be-
gun by both sides.
Passengers who had been imTior-
ing the young officer to yield. were
in n panic. Cries OF women and chill
dren were heard in the battle of the
rifles and the shots from the rebels
raked the sides OF the train. Many
bullets entered the coaches occupied
by passengers. Only one. however.
did any passenger damage. That one
killed Luis Bustamente. a civil en-
gineer on his way to the capital TO
be married. Bustamente was kneel-
ing beside a frightened little girl pas
senger. attempting 20 comfort her.
At no time during the engagement
did the federals betray signs or
cowardice. With the blood OF their
companions running from the doors
OF the little second class coach. the
men cody fired into the ranks OF
their assailants until only two re-
mained.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-28
TerSe TeIegraphic Tips

WASHINGTON. N. Chile has
NOT yet awarded The contract Tor the
two submarines Tor her navy. the
state Department was today in-
formed by American Minister Flotch-
or. at santiago Tho department
asked for verincatIou Of reports that
an American firm had landed the
contract 40 action hos yet been
taken on the award for the building
of 26.000ton batflcship. Tor which
American and English shlphuiIdors
arc competing
PlllLAnELrUA-ur Samuel W
Gadd. whose motor car ran down and
killed lycaroid Richard Harold on
last Friday. was held to await tho &C.
tion of the Erand jury by Coroner
Ford. 10 was testified NO the Inquest
hat Dr. Gadd was reading from q
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-28
Canadian Reciprocity
Now or Never Says Taft
Makes Strong Address to Newspaper
men at Annual Banquet in
New York.
DETAILS OF AGREEMENT
EXPLAINED BY PRESIDENT
Solieits Aid Of Editors to Impress
Public That Reciprocity Should
Stand Alone.

NEW YORK, April 27.-Reciprocity
with Canada must be adopted now or
never. and must stand or fall by its
own terms. So declared President
Taft i'm an address at the Waldorf
Astoria tonight at the fourth annual
Joint banquet OF the Associated Press
and the American Newspaper Pub
fishers Association.
His address was the first of a series
In which he plans TO evoke public
sentiment in support of his policies
and he appealed to the company OF
editors and newspaper owners ga
thered from the length and the
breadth OF the land. TO impress in
the public mind that reciprocity
should stand alone and ought not to
be affected I'm any regard by other
amendments TO the tariff law" His
recommendations were warmly
cheered.
Other speakers of the evening
were Manuel De Zamacona, Mexican
ambassador TO the United States. who
urged intelligent and deliberate con-
sideration of the forces that have
shaped the political insurrection;
VIM Barton Northrupt. counsel, and
n member OF the Dominion parlia-
ment, who analyZed Canadian senti-
ment with reference to reciprocity;
Nicholas Murray Butler. president of
Columbia University, and j. F. Nc
Kay, president of the Canadian Press.
Limited.
Oswald Garrison Willard. proprietor
of the New York Evening Post intro
duced the president
President Speaks.
President Taft devoted the greater
part OF his address TO the Canadian
reciprocity agreement. On this sub
1ect he said in part:
The treaty provides for free trade
I'm all agricultural products: and I'm
rough lumber down TO the point OF
planning. II reduced the duties on sec
ondary food products by a very sub
stantial percentage and II makes such
reductions on a number OF manu-
factured articles that those engaged
In making them have assured us that
Continue on Tenth Pago)
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-28
Big Banquet
Held BY Martinsburq Business Men.
Senator Chiffon and Others
Make Addrsssss

MNFTINSBi EG. W FH. April 1T
Tho annual banquet ~ the members
~ thr MarrrHHurg board ~ trade ,yas
held here tonight Covers wrr. laid
fDr NOR" than two hur1rrd quests
and prIm.u.rf lfIrilis and business
and professional men from au s.rt-
Tone ~ West virginia were present.
Tho rtw president of fIa board 4.
90 r4d"nhnurh WAS fnr fDarfrnaafer
or fhr evening IffnF introduced De-
ln' retiring president C0'efutrf Vs..
Walker
number Of lnf.r.afInr and
r'Tu'nf rddrreHrr were daIIr.rN
Iwnur fh. speaker being United
States Senator 49, o. Dhrfpr ehoao
HuII.rf wHa .fTr4f EIrrIrIa ruf. fn
Legislation fnrgrDeemrn william %
IrYru OF fhs arr.rI fNfsf EfrrfrIs
rIsfrI. ltfs.uf.ra 0f fha state.
ffnrrn - HH.urud or ru.frn o..
-haie ar1 D.n. Product nf ft.rrf.v
'"rufr Other brief addrret.r were
nIso mHla bt local speakers
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-28
Toll Gates Go
Ohio Senate Passes Bill Endorsed by
House, Eliminating Toll Gates
From Roads.

Special Dispatch 20 the Intoiilrence-
COLUMBUS, o.. April 27-When
the Belmont toll bill. which was
passed by the House last week. was
passed by the Senate to-day. abol-
ishing the collection Of tolls and do
ing away with toll gates in Belmont
and Guernsey counties. il marked the
passing OF the old historic toll gates
throughout Ohio At present these
are the only two counties in the state
where toll is charged. and the passage
" the bill makes touring and driving
through Ohio less expensive. Before
the passage OF this bill touring
through these counties was very ex-
pensiye. and for this reason they were
greatly avoided by autoists.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-28

paper while driving his car. Just be.
fore the accident occurred
RRANDENBURG. Ky-Nlght riders
are charged with responsibility for
The burning early to-day OF tho tohac.
co barn Of George Meador. near here.
About 10000 pounds Of tobacco we're
destroyed The loss is estimated az
So 600
SCRANTON. Pa John Early. a mi
ner's chcckwciFhman lost his life.
and two men. both foreigners. we're
Injured IN a Ere which destroyed the
gypsy Grove breaker % the ponnsyt
vania Coal Company IN Dunmore.
pUHU QUE ia Archbishop John ].
keanc has received from Rome the
acceptance of his resignation az head
of the archdiocese Of Dubuque mn
health was the occasion Of the rosia.
nation
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-28
Peace Not Assured.

NEW ORLEANS. April 27.-Peace
in Mexico cannot be assured for any
length % time until a definite agree
mcrt is directed. satisfactory not only
10 those rcvolutionists directly con
the state Of chihuahua. but 20 the
rebel forces in the western central
ard southern parts of tho republic.
This was the substance Of a state
ment issued today By Dr Vasquez
Gomez diplomatic agent % the rev
olutiOnists Boz the United states as ne
stopped here on route 10 the camp of
MadfrO near Juarez
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-28
One Vote
Decides Contest for Mayor in ST. Al.
bans-Dr. w. n. Wilson the
Successful Candidate.

Special ufsnafrh - the rnfoiiiro1cs-
CHARLESTON. ". Va. April o.
Dr W ~ Wilson was elected mayor
of ST. Albans over Dr = H Suther.
land, the present incumbent. by one
vote. They are Democrats. but VII
son ran on tho Citizne's and sufher
land on the Peoples ticket An effort
was recently made 20 impeach and ro.
move Mayor Sutherland By n vote
~ four 20 one the town voted against
granting saloon licenses The Pee.
pl".s party elected tho recorder and
nU rho c0unciimen
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-28

interstate Commerce and finance
committee The militant clan does
not expect i0 win ifs point buf ifa
mfmh"rf nrr cooking solely to place
inrmsflFcs on record Tho Democrats
"iI render thcm no ald. believing
iIai iho koruhi.can majority is on.
'iIrd tp free hand boo adjusting ils
onn domestic difference
Frye Resigns.
tn account OF Iu hraIfh Senator
Fyr. of Maine. today tenderad to
ilr FIoo president bic rosfrnafoa ,e
pro.ilf1f pro femuore ~ tho Seraf.
un Senator Ia confined fo Die ararf
mrrf and hIa friends. because 0f bIs
advanced aro. ara apprchcnrIve DO la
probable That Senator GnllinFer viii
succeed him al president pro tenn.