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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-04-06

we know to have been very great, we
may safely say we are above four mil
Hons"
Thomas Jefferson personally as
sumed the responsibility Of correcting
the first census, and with red ink made
increases in figures. as well as sup
plying such other numbers as he
deemed correct. He then. in his of
cial capacity. informed the world
through our foreign representatives
that the federal count was incorrect.
but with his additions and amenda-
tons could be relied on.
When the second decenniai count
was completed Jefferson was presi-
dent, and letter written by him In
1901 contains the following assertions:
you will perceive that the increase
Of numbers (population) during the
last ten OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
in geometrical ratio. promises rapid
growth and the prospect 1t holds up to
us, not with a view to the injuries 1t
may enable US to do others In some fu-
ture day. but to the settlement of the
extensive country still remaining va
can't"
This second census was intensely
gratifying to Jefferson and he assumed
the role of prophet again. but proved
over-enthusiastic when he declared
that the American population would
continue to increase at the same ratio
Such was not the case, nor is there
any such definite thing as an exact
Dltio In population increase. In 1913
he wrote to Humboldt:
in fifty years more Qs63) the
United States alone will contain fifty
millions Of inhabitants"
But the population In 1858 was fig.
ured at 33.21s.117. showing that Jeffer-
sons reliance on definite ratio in
crease led him about 100000 too
high. In 1915 we find Jefferson writing
as follows to Mr.. Maury:
Forty millions in forty years. and
in sixty years eighty millions! This
would be 1915 plus go, making II In
1875 as S0.oo0.0o0."
But at that date the enumeration re-
suited in 44.3S6.207 or about $4,000. 900
below Jefferson's estimate. Jefferson
was careful student of natural In
crease In the human family. but his
knowledge as to what death. marriage
and immigration would do for a nation
was meager. II that great statesman
could not form fair calculation, II is
safe to say that II would be hopeless
job for anyone to indulge In predic-
tons Of what Ito population will be
nifty years hence, according to geo.
metric radio. Abraham Lincoln was
another chief executive who endeav-
ored to solve the population puzzle.
Like Jefferson. he attempted to indi-
cate the exact figures, but acquitted
himself with more credit In the prob
lem of human fluctuations Lincoln
at one time practically proposed an
amendment to the constitution OF the
United States. with view to emanci-
pating the slaves. and paying the
southern owners reasonable pur-
chase price. He pointed out that after
the slaves had passed into the posses
sion of the federal government they
could be liberated. and the dreadful
civil strife thus be brought to a close.
III endeavoring to further this project
Lincoln set out to foretell the great
ness in population of the federal union
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-04-06

r1ent, Iowa State College.
In too many of our Iowa orchards
the trees are permitted to grow any
shape or density, restricted only by
the laws of nature. AS rule there
are too many limbs, the foliage is too
dense. and the apples toward the cen
ter of the tree do not color properly.
AS the tree gets larger it becomes top
heavy and too many fruit spurs are
formed. Following this condition the
tree sets more fruit than 1t can prop.
erly mature and as the years go by
the fruit gradually becomes under.
sized. Careful pruning simplifies and
often renders unnecessary the thin
ming Of the fruit. The best pruning is
that which is done during the forma-
tive period. 1t is better to train the
tree during its younger years than TO
use the pruning saw severely when 1t
is grown. The head Of the tree should
be opened to admit the sunlight, and
all branches which interfere should be
removed. Any branch which is grow
ing towards the center of the tree
rather than outward should also be
taken out.
In the removal Of any large
branches care should be taken to
make the cut close and parallel to
the remaining stem. Whenever a
stub is left the wound will not heal
properly. II the wound is more than
two inches in diameter the surface
should be coated with some antiseptic
and water proof material such as
white lead.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-04-06

The best time to prune in this sec.
winter is past and from then on to
the middle of May. with the exception
of the brief period just at the leafing-
out time when the tree Is liable to
bleed badly.
For Iowa conditions a low-headed
tree Is to be desired for number OF
reasons. The fruit is much easier to
pick. the spraying can be done more
thoroughly, there are less windfalls.
and the tree is also less liable to sun
scald The first branches should be
formed 20 to "a inches above the
ground. II the tree Is headed too high
when 1t comes from the nursery II
can be cut back, removing the stem
at about the point where 1t Is desired
that the first branches shall appear.
Low-headed trees are sometimes OBJ
iected to on the ground that they are
difficult to cultivate under. In this
connection, we would call attention to
the fact that many growers make .
far more laborious and difficult opera
ton Of cultivating than is necessary
or desirable. The bulk Of the feeding
roots of the trees are In zone at
about the end of the branches and In
the space between the rows. 1t is this
area that should be cultivated. There
Is little advantage lin cultivating up
close around the stem of large tree
as the feeding roots are not within
this area. The main object Of cultiva-
ton can be attained by keeping the
middles and short distance back I'M
der the branches stirred. This plan
also admits of heading the trees low.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-04-06
DECISION LEFT WITH JUDGE
international Tribunal IL Compared
With Unsatisfactory Case OF Hyp-
notism In Murder Trial.

p. J. Corcoran Of the western avia-
ton circuit said at recent banquet
In Salt Lake:
THE International tribunal has de-
cided against US In the Grahame White
claim Well. that International trib-
unal is always unsatisfactory. anyway:
1t is almost as bad as the hypnotist
in the murder trial.
In the days when hypnotism fig.
Wed In every murder trial, famous
hypnotist offered to hypnotic the
prisoner and get a confession out Of
him. This offer was accepted
Accordingly. after thrilling scene
in the courtroom, the accused man
fell back stiffiy in trance, the hypno
tist ceased the weird movements OF
his white hands. and there was a
tense pause.
We'll said the i-dge N a low
voice. you've hvpnotized sim. hav'
emit youg What IRE you waiting forT
~ am waiting the hyprotist an
swered, till you tell me whether I'm
to make him confess that he did 1t or
make him confess that he didn't
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-04-06

ICES. 1t is impossible for anyone to de-
termine the influence the census fig
ures VIII have upon the educational,
people. These numerals will affect
every state, county. city, town, village
and hamlet in the union. The size of
the United States senate, as we'll as
many state senates, will be immedi-
ately enlarged, and in few cases d.
minished. The national house Of rep
resentatives and state assemblies will
also share in this change. Even states
will be bounded differently, and the In
ternal outlines Of the present map Of
our country will undergo most drastic
alterations. Governors of certain
states are anxiously anticipating sub
divisions Of their respective domains.
Each fears the setting up Of another
state government on the east, west.
north or south Of his present undis-
puted territory. The size of our army.
the strength Of our navy, will be
shaped into accord with the findings
of the household OF Uncle Sam.
Millions Of books are being held
over In the press until such time as
the exact and official information of
this census is made public. Absolute
ly nothing which the government does
seems to have so far reaching a power,
and exerts such an influence on the
destinies Of the nation as the taking
of the census; and nothing Is accept.
ed with such calm Indifference by the
people concerned in its findings. Like
the Passion Play, 1t Is in evidence
every ten years; and not unlike the
business inventory which takes place
every year, 1t establishes untold
changes, causes many unforeseen alter.
atoms, and brings to the surface val.
liable details Of both retrogression and
progression.
Trivial and profound themes alike
receive earnest attention. Even the
oft recurring argument that the CAPT.
tot of the United States is not central
ly located will be thoroughly threshed
out in many columns Of space ere the
official report of the census Is sent
broadcast through our land.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-04-06

thirty-five to forty cents q dozen IL the
average. st. Paul is generally account.
ed the chief shipping point Of frogs
legs. and employment is given to many
persons who make It their business to
gather the legs throughout the state.
The heaviest catches are made in
the spring and autumn. Frogs emerge
from their nests" IN great numbers in
the spring. and at that time their cap
ture is most easily effected. At the
approach of cool weather the frogs re-
turn to the water.
The frog Is rapid breeder. and as
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-04-06
HEADING OFF JACK FROST |
Iowa Experiment Station Tells How
to Prevent Damage to the
Fruit Crop.

The damage to the Iowa fruit crop
by frost during the past six years has
been more than million dollars an
nually. This would much more than
pay the cost OF installing orchard heat.
ers In all the orchards Of the state.
Crude oil is the most satisfactory fuel
to use for heating orchards. 1t can be
purchased for about five cents gallon
in barrels, or cheaper In large guam
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-04-06
An Eve for Come osItlon.

An artist In Chicago tells OF WON.
an in that town, who. with her maid.
went to purchase still-life picture for
her dining room. She selected a can
vas on which were painted bunch of
towers. pie cut In two, and roll.
and was about to pay SIS for it. when
her maid approached to whisper in
her ear
Excuse me, ma'am," said the serv-
ant, "but you are making bad bar
gain. saw picture very much like
this sold the other day for SIS"
And was II as good as this?"
Better, ma'am- There was good
deal more pie In it."-Lippincott's
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-04-06
increasing tn. Potato Crop.

The annual value of the potato crop
In Iowa is about 100000. By bet
ter methods Of cultivation this could
easily be increased about 10 per cent,
thus addirg half million dollars an
nually to the potato crop of the state.
The Iowa experiment station has out
lined some cooperative experiments
by which 1t hopes to interest farmers
in improved methods Of potato cul-
ture. Full details of these experiments
may be obtained by writing to the
experiment station at Ames.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-04-06

It attains its full size In q compare
lively short period. the demand for the
legs 10 readily met The breeding
pools In Minnesota number many
thousands.
There is no "r" month for the frog.
so 1t becomes necessary for the hunt.
ers to seek him in winter as well as in
the spring. quest involving no small
difficulty. seeing that. In winter. the
frog catcher must cut through the
ice. In some cases two feet thick. In
order to get at the nests" This dim
,ulty Ia, however. more than Offset by
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-04-06
wouId compeI Housework.

Frau Woerner is the German suf-
fragist who would make course In
Homework compulsory for every Ger
man girl. Just as military training Is
compulsory for the boys. She Is try
ing to interest the men in rhe project
by telling them that they viii reap
the benefit. as all the German house
wives will soon be good cooks.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-04-06

the increased price Of frogs legs IN
winter. During the course Of me gear
the total catch in the state Of Mime
sofa was more than half million
dozen. which involved the slaughter Of
no fewer than 8 million frogs.
Formerly the American people cared
nothing for this luxury, and much fun
used TO be poked At the frog eating"
Frenchmen. but of late years the de-
mand has steadily increased among
Americans, SO that now the titbit is
welcomed In many parts of the United
States.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-04-06
Frog Eating" in America

cipal competition met by the Mime,
sofa variety is the bull" species Of
the south: but this product is not so
gratifying to the terminating palate
for the meat of the southern variety is
not as sweet and delicate as the pro-
duct of the northern swamps.
The cost In the east of the Mime
sofa frogs legs is of course greater
than the price in ST. Faui whore from
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-04-06
Too Slow

A Chinese laundryman IN Oakland,
Cal. recently had his troubles with Q
watch that habitually lost time. So
he took the timepiece to the nearest
matchmaker.
"Watchee no good to Charlie Lee"
said he. briefly. pushing 1t across the
counter. You fixee him. eh?"
Certainly" said the matchmaker.
What seems to be the trouble with
it?"
"Oh. him too much by n b."
said Charlie Lee.--woman's National
Daily.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-04-06
elk Million Represent the Number Of
Frogs Caught In Minnesota
During One Year.

The frogs legs tina. are served to
patrons of cafes and restaurants come,
for the most part. from Minnesota.
that is to say. the finest do, for from
the point of view OF the epicure there
are no frogs legs to be compared witty
thosA uom the northwest. The grin
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-04-06
black BOT Of Grapes.

The horticultural section OF tho
Iowa experiment station wishes tho
cooperation Of grape growers In ex.
periments with different methods of
controlling the black rot. ANY one In
terested can obtain full details OF
these experiments by writing to the
experiment station at Ames.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-04-06
Quit Whining.

DO you whine? Do you find fault
with everything and everybody? Then
make an effort to quit it. You are not
only harming others. but what Is
worse for selfish person Of your
stamp. you are harming yourself
Ntchison Globe.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-04-06

He then added: 1T Is seen that the
ratio Of increase at no one Of these
periods is either two per cent.
below or two ger cent above
the average. thus showing how infiex.
ible and consequently how reliable
the law Of increase in our case (coun-
try is. Assuming that It will con-
tinue. It gives the following results:
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-04-06
An Error.

First Anarchist-Dont you think
II would be a good idea to throw
bombs all the time to terrorize the
public?
Second Ditto-No: throwing bombs
v IN exploded theory.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-04-06
hNE ROMANcE @etb0 CENSUS q


indefatigable zeal TO
count and systematize
the census Of 1910. An
army Of experts is ca
gerly toiling to bring
forth the figures in
which not only Ameri-
cans, but the world at
large, ~ interested.
Upon the result de-
ponds more than the
average reader real
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-04-06
OF Course Not.

OF Course Not.
is II true that you punched Johnny
on the nose?"
"Yessum. but II was his own fault !"
And how was II his own FAULT"
"He amt got no business bein
smaller'n me-"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-04-06

This verse. composed before the union OF
the 13 colonies. was probably criticised by the
practical men Of the authors generation as
being manufactured from the stuff that
dreams are made Of" But to Freneaus inspired
vision the changes he foretod were clearly out
lined in times magic mirror. If the poet were
alive today and could read the marvellous
census figures which come daily from our fed
eral capitol he would find not only every word
of his prophecy fulfilled. but discover that des-
tiny had added even greater surprises to the
prediction.
The first national census was taken during
Washington's administration in 1890. jefferson.
then secretary of state and under whose direc-
ton the count was made. expressed disappoint-
ment whsu the final fgures-3. 929 ,214-werc
shown him. On August a. 1871. he wrote to
William Carmichael as follows:
Il inclose you copy of our census, which
so far as 1t is written in black ink is founded
on actual returns; what is in red ink being
conjectural but very near the truth. Max
Ing very small allowance for omissions. which
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-04-20
ELIMINATE THE
 SCHOOL LEVY
Senator FriedeIl Introduces Substi- tute Because of Strong PabIic
 Sentiment.

Little Rock, Ark. A3ri! 19-Sena tor Friedell introduced a substitute for his bill providing for the levy of state taxes His original hlll in- creased the general levy from ore and three-fourts mills to two and one half mills, and decreased the common school levy from three to two and one-half mills. So strong was the protest against the reduction of the school levy that he agreed to intro- duce the substitute, leaving tn } school levy untouched, and increasing the general levy as originallp rovided.
 The Senate passed a bill by Senator Covington enacting Railroad Gcmmis- sion Freight Tariff Mo- 3, whict was drawn by Chairman Wallace and was in effect eight years. The railroads then secured an injunction agains. the tariff, and made their own rate, whereupon the court by Judge Trieb- CT, put in effect a compromise rate between the two, which is LOW in force, pending a decision on the ori- ginal suit. Rodgers of Benton Bought the bill should not pass while tha question is in the hands of the feder- al courts.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-04-20

of the most practical and forefal writers and speakers on vital busi- ness subjects before the public to- day. He throws into his lectures a wonderful wealth of experience, study and research. He has studied busi- ness methods from it's many sides. He will talk about the philosophy of mo- dern commerce and the art of mak- ing a sale. He will be royalty en- tertained by the merchants when he visits Pine Bluff.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-04-20
M|LWFE SAYS
 HE WILL RESIGN As Speaker if Legislature Extends the Session
 Again NO NEED FOR IT
Says He Will Give Important Meas
 ures Preference Over Other Bills of Minor Note.

Little Rock, Ark, April 19.-"1 serve notice here and now that if | .e leedsAature votes for an additional extension the House will have to elect another Speaker on May 13,' declared Speaker Milwee this morning in reg istering his opposition to the exfen- sion talk now going the rounds. T am opposed to any further extension beyond the limit of May 13 already fixed and I shall resign the place as Speaker if there is any< extension be- yond that date," he added. MT. Mil wee stated that he had heard it talk ed that there would probably be ;n extension until June@2~ but he wanted the House to understand that he was not in sympathy with this talk
 .tssI see no reason why we should have either an extension or an extra session." he said, "ani for that req son I urge the House to use every possible moment or time between nc" and Maas B in clearing the calendar Of portant busin ess As Speaker ISa rI give precedence to aff hills affect Ing the affairs of state, such as neees |ayy appropriation bills, etc. in the hl lpSs&hat we can get through or time and not leave vital legisaation On the osehdar."
 There is much important legislation pending in both houses, and it was A fear of being unable to properly dispose of this that lec many meln- bers recently to suggest the necessity of any extension of fifteen or twenty days if it was found at the time the bresen extension closes that these rnatters could not be given the con- sideration they demaad. It is Speak CT Milwee's belief that they can be considered if proper dispatch is used.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-04-20
UNIVERSITY BILL
 BRINGS WRANCLE House Cuts Down .Appro priation Listed For Vari- ous Departments
HURST IS LIBERAL
Washington County Man Takes Up Fight-May Move to For
 rest City.

Little Rock, April 19.-The House in Committee of the Whole spent Wednesday afternoon i'll the consider ation of the University appropriation bill, carrying originally the sum of $31S,910. At the very outset there was shown disposition on the part of some to cut down the items. and as it's friends contenle1, cripple the institution Representative Hardage, with an arm full of proposed amend ments, led the fight and his efforts were from time to time augmented by Mir. Toler and Davis, cs Lafayette. When the House adjourned at g. 15 p. rl.. 32 of the 69 items had been con- sidered and $2200 had been saved, as follows: Y. M C. A., maintenance, from s750 to $500; eloeution and phy- sical culture, s1,000 TO $50: German ic languages $1,000 to $500: depart ment of fine art, 1900 to $500 The House in, it's wisdom cut out alto gether an item of $3o0 for draining snd fitting up the arnlory.
 It was during the discussion of the bill that Representative Hn>et, of Washington stated he had not Intend cd to talk on the measure. but he de- sired to come to the aid of the ap- and later when another bill came up he would make good his promise of several weeks ago to make announcements that won'd not set very we'll with some of his con- stituents. He reitera'ed the state- ment that he expects t., remove from Fayetteville soon and locate else where. It is reported that he may locate at Forrest City, ard that he has formed law partnership there. anu will conduct his campaign Tor attor- ney general from that place. He declared that Arkansas IS paying less per capita for it's students in the Uni versity than any other state, and in- sisted on liberal appropriation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-04-20
Generally Believed He Will Marry Poison Attendant
 When He Gets a Divorce
NOW BEING HEARD
Miss Evans Was On tbe Stard il Wheeling Case Ali of Yes.
 terday Afternoon.

Wheeling, W. Va. April 19.--Laura FarnsWorth Schenk 3loWered at Miss Alma Evans, the nurse who attended her husband during his illness, while she was testify1ng today in the di- vorce suit of John Schenk> against his wife
 Miss Evans was on the stand the entire afternoon, there be- ing no morning session. 1T testi- mony was the same that she save at the trial of Mrs. Schenk on the charge of attempting to murde.. her husband by poison. Mrs. Schcnk regards Miss Evans as the person. 10 whom her husband has transferred his af- fections. The general impression is that Schenk will wed the nurse as soon as the bonds that holds him to his present wife are re ceased.
 Miss Eleanor Klein, the detective. nurse, who figured in the Schenk trial has been summoned Us wit ness.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-04-20
NEGROES IN A
 SHOOTING SCRAPE

Gentry Thompson, a negro lying at No. 1219 East Thirteenth avena ae, and tending bar at the Cotton Belt saloon on East Third avenle was arrested last night on a charge of assault to kill, by Patrolman Mitchell, and plac- ed in the city jail. Thompson is al. legged to have shot at Gertrude Lohn- son, negro woman, in the front door of the saloon. It IS claim ad that the woman went to the saloon and shot through the door at Thompson, who returned the fire. The woman had not been arrested at midnight. She lives at No. 1916 Missouri street. Thompson says the woman is after him on account of his recent ma rriag , with another negro woman