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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-15
also undergoing more than her share
of wire difficulties.
Sight Wierd But Beautiful.

StJtt Wierd But 6eduttfuI.
One cannot help but remark at the
strange yet pretty picture which he
lee codtnes on the trees and all ou'.
side nit,lre and structures. has made.
inc sight is one which has occur Ell
almost Yearly in this city for the past
three o: four winter seasons, thoLsh
the climax of natures strange freaks
in ice, seems to have been reache
eli the i.,t sent time.
Encased two and three inches deep.
twiss OH bushes. trees and other plans
life. i rrs.rt a scene OF natural bean'v
that would delight the senses Of the
naosi critical artist.
All t,er the city great limbs 81
tseps lase been broken down an,
though the limbs of humans have been
spared with the exception Of one or
two exceptions, these appendices on
trees lie in hundreds of places.
Yesterday morning many OF the
STREETS were impossible on account OF
the heaps of branches In them and
axes and other means had to be en-
ployed in moving the distractions.
Fences in a number of places were
broken down by the ice and other
structures under the weight Of the
heavy coaatings, gave way.
Snow Is Promised.
Yesterday u. S. Weather Observer
Gosewisch was unable TO get a
weather wire From instruments in
his Office in the top of the government
, building. however, there is possibili,
| ty of snow today. The wind will
change to the east and cold snappy
/ weather will accompany the ice, which
looks AS though it has come to stay
! for day or so.
Speaking of the situation yesterday.
| Observer Gosewisch said: This is
the worst have seen in all of my
/ thirty years in Keokull with the
weather department. I came here in
1881"
In loking UP his records for The
Gate City, Mr.. Gosewisch found that
on the seventeenth of December, 1903
| the side walks and streets became
covered with coating of ice which
remained on for a month. On the 22nd
Of January. nearly year ago, rair
/ fell Just about the same as Friday
and froze things up all over the city
and in this section. The freeze, how
ever, was not nearly so heavy as the
one of yesterday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-15
silence and Speech

Silence and Speech.
Let thy speech be better than 81.
lence, or be silent Dionysiiis the
Elder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-21
'HAVEMEYER FAVORS
| FEDERAL REGULATION
Discusses Combinations in
Testimony Before the House
Sugar Committee.

Celebrating his defense of trusts and
combinations Of sugar companies, Hor-
ace Havemeyer. son Of the late H. Q.
sugar trust today resumed his testi-
mony before the House sugar commit
tee.
The witness limited his approval. how
ever. to reasonable combina tons lie
declared that combinations were reason
able when they took in small companies
that were likely to go into bankruptcy
otherwise. He claSsed as reasonable
the National Sugar Refining Company,
control in which he is seeking in the
courts to establish.
Mr. Havemeyer again expressed a be-
lief that the consumer of sugar had bene-
fitted by the creation of combinations he
cause the producing cost had been re-
duced. In response to Represent tive
Fordney the witness said the consumer
certainly was paving no more for sugar
than lie did before the combinations.
Mr.. Havemeyer was asked many aues-
tions ABOUT combinations in trade. He re-
peated that he considered reasonable
combinations good thing, and suggested
federal regulation. such as is exercised
over the railroads By the interstate com
merce commi sSion.
Il think the interstate commerce COM
mission exercises a very fatherly care
over the railroads." said Mr. Havemeyer.
''Other big corporations might be regu-
lated in some similar way
Charles B. Warren of Detroit, president
and general counsel of the Michigan
Sugar Company of Saginaw, was the
next witness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-21
CARE OF FILIPINO lEPER
NOT CASE OF EMERGENCY
Assistant Controller of Treasury
Limits Expenditures to Amount
Appropriated for Contagious.

Under decision by l. p Mitchell, as
s.sjart controller OF the Treasury. the
Commissioners OF the District OF Column
bia ca.not expend for the care of the
Filipino leper. who came TO Washington
January "A last any amount III excess OF
the $1,000 appropriated for the proven
ton Of the spread of contagious dis
eases.
June 8 the Commissioners wrote TO
the controller stating that in addition
10 the expenses OF the leper's care and
maintenance the employment OF three
watchmen has been necessary TO pre-
vent the violation OF the quarantine
regulations with the result that the
allotment OF $4,000 for personal sery-
tees for contagious disease service was
reduced To S45Si3. az available for ex-
penSes for June. which sum would be
entirely exhausted in q few days
The controller holds that the facts in
this leper case do not constitute a case
~ emergency within the meaning o,
the appropriation act.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-21
DIAZ REACHES FRANCE;
GETS WARM WELCOME
Late President of Mexico Praises
Attitude of United States
During Revolution.

HANRE, France. June 21.-Gen. Por-
ro DiaZ. former President of Mexico.
arrived here yesterday on the steamer
Ypiranga. lie proceeded to Paris last
evening.
AS in Spain and England Gen. Diaz
was officially welcomed on arriving in
France. Representatives Of the project
ure brought word in behalf Of the French
nation, and the mayor of the city called
on the retired Mexican president in be-
half of Havre.
AS the steamer Ypiranga drew near to
the shore of France Gen. DiaZ, who was
active and as joyous a boy at the
prospect of landing in Europe. received a
correspondent. After expressing his APP
probation of the tributes paid to him by
European countries the eX-presldent en-
Enthusiastically exclaimed.
Il cannot predict the result Of the
Mexican revolution. No man can read
the future, but l wish YOU would send
this message 10 the people of Mexico: i
desire with all my heart that the revo-
luton may succeed. SO that the people
Of Mexico may suffer the least possible.
That is my feeling Of peace at this mo-
ment. / love this Mexico which l have
built up by years of faithful toll. and |
wish it to endure in peace.
To the direct question as to whether
he intended to return TO Mexico Zen
Diaz replied. frankly: II cannot say.
Continuing, the ex-president said that
he wished all the United States to under
stand that he had not the slightest feel
ing against America. whose attitude. he
believed, had been dignified, unseltish and
generous throughout.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-21
ANNEXATION TALK HEARD
DURING SENATE DEBATE
Senator Nelson Declares It Would
Be Only Benefit Derived From
Reciprocity Pact.

Talk of the annexation OF Canada was
heard in the Senate yesterday afternoon
during the debate on the Canadian reci-
procity bill.
II was Senator Nelson OF Minnesota
who started the discussion. The only
hope of benefit from the Canadian reel
procity pact lie declared. 10 that
it will lead to the annexation OF the
northern neighbor. Senator Gallnger re
marked that if reciprocity is granted TO
Canada it ought TO be extended to all
other nations Of the world. Blu, this
country cannot hope TO annex the rest oil
the world Mr.. Nelson retorted.
Canadian annexation at this time Is
an iridescent dream" Senator Gallnger
continued. and he is a native of Canada.
AT one time IL was seriously considered
by the leading men of Canada. but now
that country has grown to he big,
strong. self-asserting nation, and by TINS
treaty we will further strengthen it,
At another point IN the debate Senator
Gallinger asked Senator Hepburn II this
nation did not owe more to England than
to Canada In the way Of reciprocity. be-
cause the free trade policy of England
had given an open market TO this country
as "eii dS 70 tic iesi " ZIG WIN
Senator Hepburn replied by declaring
that whatever we have taken from
England has been taken at the point OF
the bayonet.
This brought a quick challenge from
Senator Bacon.
We have more to enjoy that We have
received from England than from all the
rest Of the world I,ut together MIR. Ba-
con remarked.
Senator Hepburn explained that his
statement extended only to governmental
acquisitions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-21
SEARCH FOR 1884.
House Committee Wants to Know
About Expense at Navy Yard.

Abandoning for the moment its in
auiry into the foreign naval policy of
the United States and the possibility of
saving millions by wiping out Of exist
ence half dozen perfectly good navy
yards, the House committee on expendi-
lures in the Navy Department today
went in active pursui. of SlS44
This sum was expended at the Wash
ington navy yard in the repair of a
motor boat belonging to Paymaster
John II. Merriam. who is stationed at
the yard as general storekeeper The
committee wanted to find out why Mr..
Merriam had used government lumber
and the time Of government workmen
on this sort of personal service Mr..
Merriam, who was on the stand today,
told the committee that both the lum-
Der and the time had been paid for
from a deposit he made to cover the
expense of repairing his boat
Mr. Merriam also was asked as to his
use Of George Lowry. an employee at
the yard. as a personal servant He ex-
planned that Lowry never did any work
for him during government time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-21
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chamber Of Commerce Committee
Designated to Attend Funeral
of Percival M. Brown.

President James r. Oyster OF the Cham
Der of Commerce this afternoon announc-
ed the committee which will attend the
funeral services of Percival VI. Brown.
q director of the chamber, who died yes
terday after a long illness. The commit
tee is composed of William F. GUIDE, A.
Leftwich Sinclair. Chaplin Brown. Will
liam T. Galliher and ID. j. Callahan.
The board Of directors OF the cham
Der met at noon today and adopted
resolutions Of sympathy. In addition to
authorizing that a committee be ap-
pointed to attend the funeral, and
that flowers be sent by the chamber.
Formal announcement of the death
Of Mr.. Brown was made to the board
by A. Leftwich Sinclair, who paid a
tribute 10 the character and life work
Of Mr.. Brown.
President Oyster also spoke Of the quail
tiles or the deceased. declaring that his
services had been invaluable to the cham
Der Mr.. Sinclair presented appropriate
resolutions, which were adoped by ris-
ing vote.
Late this afternoon the pallbearers had
not been selected by members os Mr.
Browns family. but IL was said that there
Will be both honorary and active pail
bearers. Committees will be appointed
during the day. il was announced, To rep
resent the Loyal Legion and the Distric,
Bar Association. The funeral will be held
from the home of Mr. Browns mother
1851 Euclid street northw west. tomorrow
afternoon at 3:3o o'clock. The Rev. Wal
lace Radcliffe. pastor OF the New York
Avenue Presbyterian Church, of which
Mr. Brown was member. will offciate
1nterment will be in Congressional GENE
tery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-21

profess OF. - matter - What school OF
medicine - may belong. sa;ertains the
slightest t6ss trat any ~ Those pTtpara-
ions viii worn .e wonders promised on
the labels.
Prior IL The recer. decision Of the
supreme Court TIE Ulcers charged with
tht enforcement; ~ the law regarded
false and misleading statements concern
Ing the curative value 81 nostrums as
niShrandinG and there was n general
acguiescen,, IN this view hy the proprie-
tors OF the nost7umS. Many pretended
cures. in consequence. were withdrawn
from the market and the proprietors Of
many other all. ged cures eliminated false
and extravagant claims from their labels,
either voluntarily or under the com
puls!on Of criminal prosecution Nearly
lon criminal prosecutions on this charge
were concluded in the federal courts ny
pleas OF guilty and the imposition II
fines. More than 15o cases OF the same
nature. involving some OF the ranKest
frauds by which the American people
were ever deceived. are pending now and
must be dismissed.
81 fear il no remedial legislation be
granted al this session. that the good
which has already been accomplished
in regard 10 these noStrums Will he
undone and the people of the coun-
try will be deprived of powerful
safeguard against dangerous fraud. or
course. as pointed out by the Supreme
Court any attempt to legislate against
mere expressions of opinion would be
ahortive. nevertheless. If knowingly
false misstatements of fact as TO the
effect of the preparations be provided
against the greater part OF the evil
will be subject to control.
THE statute can be easily amended
TO include the evil / have described. /
recommend that this be done at once
"wM. II. TAFT
"The White House. June 90. 1911"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-21
DEATH IN ELECTION RIOT.
Disastrous Results When Austrian
Troops Fire Into Crowd.

VIENNA, June 21.-It is now known
that eighteen persons We're killed and
twenty-five severely injured. some OF
them fatally, when troops fired a volley
into a crowd Of election rioters at
Drohobycz yesterday.
The second ballots in the election for
the reichsrath. which were decided to-
day, completed the discontinue Of the
Christian socialists in Vienna, where
they lost fifteen more seats. Prior to
the elections Vienna was represented by
twenty Christian socialists. three Ger
man liberals and ten social democra to.
The relative position now is: Christian
socialists, four; German liberals, ten: O.
cial democrats. nineteen.
Among the Christian socialists who
lost their seats are DR.. r. Weiskirchner
minister of commerce; DR.. Patta. presi-
dent of the chamber Of deputies: Prince
Lichterstein. president of the lower Aus
tran diet: Burgomaster Neumayer OF
Vienna and Vice Burgomaster Herman
mer.
1t is reported that DR.. Weiskirchner
has resigned from the ministry, and 1t is
expected that the elections will result In
the reconstruction OF the cabinet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-21
MANY LANDS WAITING
FOR CHR|ST|AN|zAT|ON
Rev. Or. w. Y. Fullerton Tells
Baptist World Alliance of
the Work to Be Done.

PHILADELPHIA, June 21.-The chris
tianizing of the world was thu absorbing
topic at the morning session of the Bap-
list World Alliance. which is holding its
second congress in this city. W. :.
Shallenberger OF Washington, ID. c.. was
the special chairman at the session, and
tie devotional services were conducted
By Rev. James a. Francis of Massa-
chusetts.
Rev. w Y Fullerton of England spoke
of the missionary work that has been
accomplished hy all Christian workers in
foreign lands Although he found there
was much to praise in the work done,
there is still much to do
The reproach of the church of Christ.
he said, is that in the twentieth cen
fury of the Christian era there are yet
in the world non-Christan iands. her
analogy is that she Is beginning 10 reel
that reproach 1t is scarcely an eAag-
yeration TO say that in spite OF the COM
o.s.ion of the Good Shepherd there are
aven now ninety and nine sheep In the
wilderness and but one in the fold
when it sinks into our consciousness
that of the sixteen hundred millions on
tho Garth a thousand millions are yet un-
reached by the gospel: that millions OF
those who have heard IT are not In viiai
touch with Christ, and that the multi
tudes who appeal TO US are no, lhe same
,,nltit,,drs that stretched out their hands
in vain 10 our forefathers, the work OF
christianizing the world will assume true
proportions" -,
There are still few lands. DR.. Full
lerton said. where the doors TO Silris-
t;anity are shut-Tibet Afghanistan and
some native Indian states; there are also
places where the natural conditions form
a barrier-Borneo. New Guinea, the
Anna zon valley, the Solomon Islands"
Rev. DR.. X. J. Nillingham OF Virginia
smoke. on the cooperation of Baptists in
foreign mission work.
The morning session closed with the
preaching OF the alliance sermon by the
Rev. Thomas Phillips OF England
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-21
CITY BEAUTIFUL THE AIM.
To Explain Garden Association Work
to Columbia Heights People.

To interest the people of Columbia
Heights in the work OF the Peoples Gar
den Association, which seeks TO beautify
the city, q public lecture Is to be given
by David Fairchild. president of the as
sociaticn. in the Sunday school house
Of the Fourth Presbyterian Church, 18th
and Fairmont streets. this evening at s
clock.
The residents of 18th street are par
ticularly urged to attend. as Mr. Fair
child believes that from the peculiar
beauty of the lawns on that street at
the present time with but bit more OF
care they can be made examples for
emulation in many other parts of the
city.
Arthur Smith. gardener of the asso-
citation, will also deliver a brief address.
Stereopticon views of many lawns
made beautiful by the introduction OF
flowers will be shown. Members Of the
Columbia Heights Citizens Association
arranged the meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-21
MAY PASS ON WOOL
Senate Democrats Have Hope
of Securing Vote on Bill.
NOW IN COMMITTEE HANDS
Problem, However, Will Be to Get
1t Before Upper House.
STALL REPUBLICAN MOVE
Effort by Those of House to With
hold Action on Revision Is
Thwarted.
NOW IN COMMITTEE HANDS
L REPUBLICAN MOVE
STALL

Democrats of the Senate have high
vision bill. and are confident that Ii
they can get it they can pass the bill
amended. This first thing to do, Of
course. will be to try to get the bill out
of finance committee, plain case of
catching the rabbit before skinning
him.
The finance committee majority is
dead set against action on the wool
bill at this time. II intrenches itself
behind the proposition that the tariff
board has not yet reported on the wool
industry, and that legislative action
should not be taken until the board
reports.
President Taft sent to the House yes
terday a message reporting progress" of
the Investigations Of the board, and an
effort was made by the House republi-
cans to withhold action on the pending
wool revision. but unsuccessfuliy. The
republicans on the finance committee viii.
take their cue from the Presidents mes
sage.
But the democrats will not be content
with such a program, and hope to have
the backing of the progressive republi-
cans in their attitude. They will insist
that the committee report the wool bill
to the Senate. without recommendation.
il need be, as was done with the reel
procity bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-21
COMMISSIONERS RULE
AGAINST SPECIAL LEVY
Proposed Tax of Fifty Cents
on $1OO in Section 2
of Chevy Chase.

ROCKVILLE, Md. June 21.-Section
of Chevy Chase. this county, had the
right of way in the county commission
ers' office here yesterday when argu-
ments for and against a proposed levy
of so cents on each 500 worth of prop
erty in the section were heard by the
commissioners. Under law passed bs
the Legislature Of 1910 the county com
missioners are directed to make lev!
not to exceed so cents, against tn,
property in any of the subdivisions 81
Chevy Chase whenever there is ger
eral public demand for such levy. tn
money thus raised to be turned ovel
to a citizens association in the section
making the demand for use on thu
streets. sidewalks and parkings and ii
police protection. sanitation. etc.
Several weeks ago the comm ssioners
received petition signed by forty
three residents and taxpayers of sec
tion :. asking that a levy of 10 cents he
made against that section. The com
missioners set yesterday for a hearing
on the proposition, and numerous prom
inent citizens of the village were on
hand when the commissioners con
vened.
Argument Heard.
Those who spoke in opposition TO the
proposition We're William 7. s. Curtis.
who was elected mayor of Chevy Chase
last spring under the charter which
was later declared null and void by the
courts; John T.. Robertson and Vernon
+. Hodges while &. l.. Northrop. Rob-
ert F. L. Yellott, J. William Latimer.
Eugene +. Stevens, Evans Browne. Will
liam Laws. Andrew j. Cummings and
Mr. Colt spoke in favor of the levy:
Dr. Dudley Morgan expressed himself
as opposed to the special levy II there
were danger of II becoming a perma-
nent thing.
The principal argument advanced
against the levy was that II Is not good
plan and that there is no general demand
for il. Those in favor OF the proposition.
however. argued that there is general
demand AMI that the progress OF the sec
tfcn depends upon some such means OF
raising funds for the various needs. lt
was charged that the opposition to the
levy came from persons who were anX-
ious for the incorporation OF Chevy Chase
and who were afraid that the plan would
proye so successful as to defeat any
movement for incorp Grafton that might
be made.
The commissioners unanimously decided
against the special levy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-21

When a. T. Stuart superintendent OF
public schools OF the District OF Co
lumbia, returned to his office in the
Franklin building, shortly after :
o'clock today. having just delivered a
little speech at the Eastern High school,
where the seventh division closing rNeI-
cises were held, he entered his pr
vate office just as an ordinary citizen
would--but when he came out again
he was wearing the expression of ore
who has received the surprise IF his
life
And so he had.
For when he sat down ar his desk
he noticed a package. When he opened
ii he found the finest gold watch that
Swiss matchmaker could make.
splendid gold chain and a handsome
gold and silk watch fob. on the
watch is engraved.
"A tribute to Alexander TAFT Stuart
from the teachers OF the public schools
of the District OF Columbia.
That the way the teachers
chose IL remember tnat -, Nahd.f Ian
Stuart had been their friend. Some
of them have been friends OF his Tor
more years than they would care 10
say, except TO a pension fund commit
tee.
Some of them went TO school under
him and graduated from Auinls.i echopi
under him, and then Were appointed hN
him and worked for him. Thci efOre they
wanted t. do somethinE Tor the fetllln5
Superintc ndent who is also Gear friend
Just like sJrls. tie teachers wanted lie
remembrance To he persona. Alien wouid
have mad speeches and boniires perhaps,
but these -trl teachers wanted - rsinein-
Der Mr.. Stuart girl fashion. And 50 thty
bought a watch. IL is something they
want their friend, Mr.. Stuart. to wear
every day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-21
Absence of Ceremony.

Nor was there any demonstration about
giving il. When Mr.. stuart went to tho
Wallach School. where lie was once !
supervisor some one slipped into his OF
flee in the Franklin School and LETT The
gifts with several engrossed papers =
when he returned he was right Their"
alone with the solid expression OF the
love and best wishes of the leVp tedci-
ers who have been guided by him
There was another episode sonnectea
with the gift Of this watch. The teachers
remembered Mrs. Stuart and sent her I.
cut glass vase. They had planned TO SEM
the vase filled with roses, AMI went TO J.
II Small TO order them
NO" said Mr.. Small, roses are TO-
good enough for Mr. and Mrs stuart.
So he sent orchids, the best he could
procure.
The teachers gave this watch in appre
citation of Mr. Stuart himself. but they
place great emphasis the fact that
they want the world 10 know they appre
ciate the work Mr.. Stuart has done as
superint endent of schools-especialiy since
the narrowing days of the Chancellor
rule They saw that the calm and easy
way in which Teace was restored in :
chaotic nil OF maddened teachers saal~
could have been accomplished b. no one
but Mr. Stuart Any of them who had
a hand in providing the gift yesterday
|, would tell that.