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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-03-02

war Shields was given brigadier's
commission and commanded. first a
brigade of Illinois troops, later COM
handing brigade composed of
marines and New York and South
Carolina volunteers. He served I'M
der Gen. Zachary Taylor, Gen. Win
field Scott and General Wool and was
wounded at Cerro Gordo and in the
storming of Chapultepec. For gal
lantry in the latter action he was
breveted a major general. General
Shields was mustered out of service
in 1848 and SHORTLY afterwards was ap-
pointed the first territorial governor
of Oregon.
While serving in the Office he was
elected senator from Illinois and
served out his full term. After quit
ting the senate he moved to Mime
sofa, where he speedily became prom
inent in politics and, on the ad1uis.
sion of that state, he was elected sen.
ator for the shors term, serving two
years, from 1857 to 1859. Quitting
the senate again he went to California
and engaged in mining, and was thus
engaged when the Civil war broke
out. Promptly he offered his sword
and was commissioned brigadier
general.
He was in a number of the blood
lest battles, and is credited with be
ing the only man who ever defeated
Stonewall Jackson.
At his own request he was re
lieved of his command in the army
and went to California, where he re
manned until the close of the war
He then chose Missouri as his home
settling in Carroll county. living on
farm a few miles east of Carrolltou
in peaceful retirement until 1874
when he was chosen to represent the
county in the legislature. In Janu
airy, 1879, he was chosen by the Mis-
souri, legislature to fill the unexpired
term of Senator L. v. BogY, which ey
|, pired March, 1879. He died at o.
\ tumwa in 1879.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-03-02
How About The Silver Set,

Don't you need a good, serviceable
silver set that will hold its color forever
and always look like sterling silverq It
is Jolly No. ID, and consists of six tea
spoons, a sugar shell and butter knife.
Ifyou know anything about silver
ware values, you know that the price of
this one, s2.75 is very low, and less
than it is really worth. But it is sent
tor$S on subscription and 80 cts addi-
tional. Doesn't this look like getting
something THAT is REALLY GOOD for
nothing! Order it and see. Do it now.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-03-02
STONE MARKS HERDS GRAVE
Monument Erected by Government
Shows Its Appreciation of Scrv.
ices Rendered by Shields.

To have served as senator from
three states and as governor of a
fourth is a distinction that has come
to only one man in the history of the
United States. And yet for nearly
thirty years that man, Cen. James H.
Shields, whose military record was
even more illustrious than his record
as statesman, lay in an almost for
gotten and unmarked grave. He was
the first territorial governor of Ore
gon, he served full term as sena-
tor from Illinois, he was one of the
first two senators from Minnesota and
he served out an unexpirnd term as
senator from Missouri. He went into
the Mexican war briga6ier general
and served with such distinction that
his sword found ready acceptance
and he was commissioned hrigadier
general at the outbreak of the Civil
war.
General Shields served four states
and his adopted country Che was Irish
born) both faithfully and we'll, and
doubtless dad public attention been
called earlier to the neglect of his
grave in st. Mary's cemetery at Car
rol, Mo-, congress would have been
quicker to show, by monument, its
appreciation Of his services. How
ever, when Representative Rucker of
Missouri introduced bill ut the last
session Of congress to appropriate
$4,000 for that purpose, it was quick
ly passed. The monument was un-
yelled November 12
General Shields was one of the
many Young Irishmen who came to
America In the generation that pre-
ceded the Civil war and gave their
adopted country cause to feel proud
of them. He was born in County Ty-
rome, December IL, 1910.
About the age of sixteen young
Shields emigrated to the United
States and finished his education. He
studied law and began practise at
Kaskaskia. ILL.,, in 1892 He rapidly
achieved professional distinction and
having entered politics was elected to
the legislature in 1885. In 1889 he
was elected state auditor and in 1843
was appointed judge of the supreme
court Of Illinois. He held the latter
Office two years and resigned to ac-
cept the appointment of commissions
er of the general land office on Was i.
| ington.
At the outbreak of the Mexican
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-03-02
RABBIT TRAP is EASILY MADE.
Good serviceabIe Affair Can Be Con.
structed by Sinking Common
Dry Goods Box In Ground.

A good serviceable rabbit trap can
be made by sinking common dry
goods box in the ground to within q
in. of its top. A hole or in. square
is cut in each end level with the
earth's surface and boxes 18 in. long,
that will just At are set in, hung on
pivots, with the longest end outside,
SO they will lie horizontal. A rabbit
may now look through the two tubes,
says the American Thresherman. The
bait is hung on string from the top
Of the large box so that 1t may be seen
and smelled from the outside. The
rabbit naturally goes into the holes
and in this trip there is nothing 10
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-03-02
Wanted

Two or three experienced Canvas
sera at once to travel as General
Agents to appoint Local agents.
Also Manager for THE district in
the sale of books, Bibles, etc. on the
easy payment plan, soliciting. de-
livering and collecting. Easy, per-
manent work. Many earning $3.50
to $500 per month. Experience not
necessary. Full particulars for eli.
Their position tree. Address A. b.
kuhlman Company, Chicago, ILL.,,
May Is, 1911.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-03-02

awaken his suspicion. He smells the
bait. squeezes along past the center
of the tube, when it tits down and
the game is is shot into the pit, the
tube righting itself at once for an
other catch. The top and sides of
the large box may be covered with
leaves. snow or anything to hide It.
A door placed in the top will enable
the trapper to take out the animals. BY
placing little hay or other food in
the bottom of the box the trap need
not be visited oftener than once q
week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-03-02
LET THE BOYS ANSWER.

How many teeth have you got?
Which part of the body goes to sleep
first?
Which is the most restful position
in bed?
Why can dog see better in the
dark than boy?
How is tourniquet applied?
What should be done when you get
q fishbone in your throat?
What should you do when you step
on rusty nail?
What is the proper way to take a
einder out of the eye?
What is the best remedy for q
bruise?
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-03-02
An odd Pct.

ways sits in the position shown in the
picture when taking his food. He is
dainty in his habit. He is fond Of
apples, pears. candy and cakes. He
went away once and stayed five
weeks, finally came back and is now
as gentle and affectionate as before.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-03-02
ODD LITTLE ANIMAL FOR PET
West Virginia Miss Makes Playthlns
Of Woodchuck or Groundhoe-
Tame and Loving.

This is a picture of a West Vir-
ginia girl and her pet woodchuck or
grounding as they are generally
called. She says that woodchucks
are very interesting pets. This one
soon got very tame and even affec-
tionate toward his mistress. He NJ
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-14

this would be up and doing They would least be max
ing awful noise about this parcels post thing.
But five representatives along with other repre-
senatve will silently allow the express gouge
just long TIL PEOPLE ARE CHUMPS.
Suppose just suppose. Of course, that Seattle people right
now today would and declare against playing the CHUMP
ROLE any longer.
Suppose they would make awful protest against the
rageous control OF congress by express companies.
Suppose the people OF Seattle would get excited the
extent OF a MILLION DOLLARS, and make it
Washington representatives that they would begin
hot for the express gougers.
WELL, SUPPOSE WE TRY IT.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-14

LIVERPOOL, June fa.--The first
real pinch OF the proposed inter
national Seamen's strike was felt
by ship owners here today. The
crews OF the liners Empress Of
ireland and the White Stars big
Teutonic have abandoned these
vessels, and they were unable to
sail on their regular schedule. That
the failure OF these big passenger
steamers TO leave port 10 an indi-
cation Of the fate OF numerous 9th
er vessels ls the assertion Of the
strikers. As fast as the liners come
In. they aliege, their crews will
strike and leave them helpless.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-14

There only three arguments against the parcels post
the United States Express company the Adams Express
pany and the Wells Fargo company"
But Wanamaker wrong
There arguments against the parcels post but there
are three reasons why the people don't get IL;
Reason number The express companies don't want IT,
Reason number two: The express companies won't let
congress give IL to
REASON NUMBER THREE: THE PEOPLE ARE
CHUMPS.
OF numbers and two only incidental
Reason number three is the big important If
number three did then number
could not number would figure
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-14
FLAG DAY

Have you an American flag
Tying today over your house or
store7 Why7 Simply because
this is flag day.
Just one hundred and thirty
four years ago today the con-
tinentsl congress at PhiladeI-
phia decided that the flag Of
this nation should consist Of
10 stars and f3 stripes. Mra-
eetsey Ross made the very
first flag with her own hands.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-14
SPOTLIGHT ON
FAIR CONCERN

The spotlight was turned on the
Western Washington Fair officials
this morning in Judge Mains court.
and incidentally showed the loose
way OF Commissioner RutheFford's
handling OF eounty money.
The courtroom was titled with sal
AIRY drawers Of the alleged iusolvenf
private corporation which has been
mrIcfing the county out OF thou
sands Of dollars every year, and ex.
pects to draw down $4,000 again
this year
The case Is directed against the
county commissioners on Injunction
proceedings started By Fred W. kei-
ley through Attorneys Vivian
Carkeek and Thomas Meade 20 re-
ryain the further payment OF money
b. the county 20 the Western Wash
ington Fair association.
Deputy Prosecutor Evans appear
ed IN defense OF the continuance
OF the slipshod method Of paving
out money TO private corporations
principally to make fancy salaries
for a favored few. For fear, per
haps. that Evans might not be very
anxious to pursue vigorous de-
fense when all the facts are made
known. the Western Washington
Fair association. which is not a
party to the suit. brought tn. with
the prosecuting attorneys pernris
sion, two OF Its own attorneys. II.
Z. elise and C. X. Poe. to take
charge OF the county's case. III. X
elise is a brother Of J. W elise.
the president of the Western Wash
ingfon Fair association.
elise objected TO going into the
msrits OF the bills paid. III does
not make any difference what the
money has been paid for In previous
years. he said. "Ali that the county
10 interested in is whether the West
ern Washington Fair association
will hold fair this year. " 4 does,
the county commissioners have
right to pay out any money they
want fer H."
we want to show said carkeek,
that the money appropriated for
this year. " II has been properly ap.
proprsated, is going to pay old debts
Of previous years, and therefore the
money 10 not for fair foe this year,
and the county 10 assuming the
debts Of a private corporation" said
Csrkeek. ALREADY 5000 has been
paid this year for debts incurred in
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-14
STRUCK BY ROCK

Reuben Longmore, the two-year-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Victor
Longmore, living at 6732 Earl av.,
was struck by rock thrown by
Albert Johnson, aged 3, and was
badly hurt. As a result OF the ac-
cldent Mrs. Longmore is lying Ill
In her home and Mrs. Johnson is
broken up over the affair. Albert's
mother lays IL to the fact that AL
bert and his small companions
have adopted a rock throwing
habit started by older boys, who
play around the corner Of 9th 1T
and gath av. ". w. Noighbors
have complained frequently about
Il.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-14
THOMSON GOES
TO WASHINGTON

City Engineer X. II. Thomson
win 80 to Washington. D. c. The
city council today voted two
weeks vacation TO give Thomson a
chance TO go East In the interest
OF the Lake Washington canal
Councilman blain. at first oh.
jectcd because OF the expense
Others objected because Thomson
Is nceded in connection with the
Cedar river watershed condemna-
ton. But finally they were all con.
yinced that II would be To the best
interests OF the city to have him
20
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-14

For instance the people ehumps they would
let their congress obey the express monopoo That's self
evident
Therefore number two would disappear
And II number two should disappear that is the
companies could not control congre then
number would not be worth mentioning
What would the express did want
parcels post for the painful and costly fact that
the control congress- We would laugh
at the express concerns instead OF paying them een millions
yearly
BuN tle people are ehumps.
Seattle people cbumps
II they then five congress from
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-14
BEGIN PARCELS POST FIGHT

contracts with the railroads to give
them an average transportation
rate of three.quarters of cent a
pound. With this rate, express
charges by post could be reduced
two-thirds TO onehalf on parcels
ranging from five 20 fifty pounds
and about 2s per cent on heavier
parcels by coordination between
the express companies plants with
postofflce rural delivery.
"The express companies are pos
tive hindranees and obstacles In
the way OF eountry's business. The
average charge for carrying a ton
OF express in Argentina is s6.5f;
for Europe, s4.f2; for America
s3i.2o."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-14

WASHINGTON. June i4.-As-
ser,ino that ths express companies
are positive hindrances and OBJ
ssacles In the way OF the country's
business, Representative David
Lewis ldem.. Marylsnd) appeared
before the house committee on
possoffices and post roads In the
opening hearing today on several
measures demanding a parcels post.
His chief reasons why the express
companies should be absorbed fol
low:
First: The express service does
not reach beyond the railways to
the farmer.
Second: The express companies
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-14
BET ON WEATHER
FOR CORONATION

LONDON, June i4.--The odds
In favor OF fair weather on eoro-
nation day and the day follow.
ing. according TO Lioyd's today,
are 5 10 I. Twenty puineas per
cent 10 the rate charged 70 pro-
tect against total loss In the
event that the rainfall exceeds
one-fifth OF an inch during the
20 hours. Policies are being
taken out mainly by the big no
tells. owners of stalls. and the
holders OF seats In the uneov.
cred Westminster stands. who
fear the ladies' fine raiment will
be spoiled " the day 10 rainy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-14
VIOLATING
NEUTRALITY

iasino the neutrality laws.
The grand jury which has been
quietly investigating tho case for
several weeks. returned indictments
against the three men today and
they were Immediately acted upon.
The charge against the three men
10 that they hired men and enlisted
them in the insurreeso army on this
side Of the line.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-14
Bribery Case June 26

The second trial Of Wappcnstein
on one OF the eight indictments
against him sill be tried sometime
during the month, probably begin.
ming June &c. The cxtortion trial.
which Ia set for tomorrow. will
probably 20 over VIII II. Morris.
Wappenstcln's attorney. filed a mo
ton for continuance several days
ago. and II will likely be granted.
The extortion charged is the oh.
tanning OF money from the Pacific
Coast Co for protecting its piers.
while that duty rested upon the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-14

They might have been decided yes
terday by Judge Alain II Solomon
Reitler were not resident OF Van
couver. II. G. Reitler gave these
reasons. among others. as grounds
for divorce. Mrs. Reitler. through
her attorney, objected to the juris-
diction OF the court TO try the case.
Judge Main dismissed the case. and
the much-mooted questions OF mat
rimonial etiquette are still debat-
N hla
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-14

EVERETT, June 1i.--Delegates
from all parts OF Snohomish met
today to discuss the organizing OF
an association to include all com
mercial clubs iG Snohomish.
CENTRALlA. June 1i.--Ayiator
Walsh will be seen in flights here
Thursday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-14

Oscar Bordsan. aged 80. an old
resident of Ballard. living at 2it2
West s3rd Et.. died Of consumption
at his residence yesterday after n
long siege OF Illness. lie In survived
by a widow. Funeral services will
be held from the Swedish Mission
church tomorrow afternoon at .
o'clock. Rev. Nils Helner will
ofiiciate.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-14

chief OF police anyhow. The penalty
involved is a small county Jail sen.
tence or a fine.
A second bribery trial. however.
Is scheduled for June 2s. This case
will be fought out at that time.
There has been no move on either
side TO change the date. This In
dictment charges Wappenstein with
obtaining a hribe OF s.. 500 from Gid
Tupper and Clarence Gerald for per.
mission to operate the notorious
Northern gambling club in the re-
stricted district
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-14

Here's all that is left of a boat
old timers like TO talk about. Years
ago IL was the proudest steamer
on the Sound--today IL lies deep in
the sands of Ballard beach Thou
sands of world-famed travellers at
one time rode In its luxurious cab
ins. Today its weatherbleached and
crumbling deck is a playground for
venturesome boys.
Its name was the zephyrs The
letters are still dimly outlined on
the bow, but. to the casual observ-
er. mean little. To the old timers,
though. they recall days when Sc
attic was a village without railroad
connections; days when all sup
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-14
WILL TEST.
8-HOUR
LAW

On behalf Of some Seattle ert-
pioyer Of girls, Attorney Loren
orinsteao admitted this afternoon
that he would take the eiah,.hour
law 10 the supreme court 20 have II
tested. before tina, body takes l,s
vacation. he would no, give the
name Of the firm which ne repre-
senss.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-14

plies arrived by boat from San
Francisco: days when Queen Anne
hill was the home of forest-and
a hundred days Of past genera
tion.
The Zephyr was built SS years
ago. For years II piled between
Seattle and Olympia. stopping at Ia
coma now and then with Aail and
news from the outside world. IL
was then the good word in ship
building.
Today it's crumbling hull lies half
buried in the sands within sight OF
the scenes where Il worked for 80
years, starting In as queen of them
all and passing out as log hauler,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-14

Seattle people pay the express companies ONE MILLION
DOLLARS every year.
Therefore Seattle people have ONE MILLION DOL
LAR interest in that investigation which congressional com,
n;,,ec begins in Washington, d. c., today
IF the parcels post established in this country Seattle
,ople would pay its MILLION the express concerns
Instead Seattle would pay about onefourth OF that million to
h.ostofee for and the s7soooo would
STAY in the peoples pockets.
Iohn Wanamaker made himself less famous once
anon a time BY saying;
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-14
OFFICIALS DROWN.

WASHINGTON. June IL. The
department OF commerce and labor
today received telegram say.
Ing that Dr. Harry Chichester OF
Texas and Walter Hahn ot Indiana.
by the bureau OF fish.
cries, and assigned to duty at the
Pribylof seal islands. had been
drowned.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-14
MADE IT Myself

OF a shiny. new $40 gold piece, Ray
Rising, a cigar store clerk, asked
the man who presented II where
he got Il.
"Made II myself" said the man
shortly.
Rising turned TO the telephone.
trying to call the police. Then the
man laughed heartily and presented
his card. II read: Frank Downcr,
director OF the United States Mint.
Denver. Colo"
Cigars. on the house.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-14
JINks on CUPID

The links" was on ID. Cupid yes.
terday. II was the 18th OF the
month, and Danny's wing WAS all
right TN he got over the 18th home.
plate. and Marriage License Clerk
wrote out the i3th marriage license.
After that. Cupid blew up. and there
waa nothing stirring A year ago.
the links" didn't affect Danny 80
much. for he pulled "a over the
home sack.
The score from June / To June IL:
pnr Conf Gnin
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-14
NIGHT BULLETINS


10y United Wire Direct to Seattle star ofeeJ
NEW f4When the Of Miss Lillian Graham and
Miss Ethel Conrad with assault TO murder w. D. Stokes vas
called that they justified
$4,000
and the was
continued Friday
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-14
sBy raii~a r~-- rsa.~a w,rs ,

fHy tnifed rre-~ Fea~Ta WtrrF
Los ANGELES, June ts.--prest
dent Ricardo Flores Maacn Of the
local liberal Iunsa, Anselno Fisue-
rca, editor OF Regeneration, a Mest.
can sceialistie weekly organ and
Libsrsdc Rivera, junta secretary.
we're taken into custody this after
noon By United States federal gov
eminent officers on charge Of vio-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-14
STRIKE
Of SEAMEN
BEGINS

= LIVERPOOL, June iI.--A 4
= number Of big ship-owning 4
= firms today advised the strik.
= ers that they were willing 20 4
h receive the unions committee
= and discuss a settlement. The
= strikers are Iubilant. Hereto.
= fore the ship owners have re- 4
= fused 10 treat.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-14
....444.x&++ 4%+%%%++4+

A Blethen newspaper John L. Wilson
another owner libel
ton back with 100000 suit against
Alden J. likewise for damage to reputation
Query: their reps have been damaged to this extent
howm reputation have they left?
s.444 &&%k%%
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-14
VITAL QUESTION
NOT Answered

No. Zenobia, they have not been
answered May wife keep lights
burning and read In bed when her
'husband Is anxious TO snore away?
May she talk to him In bed when he
wants to sleep?
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-14
BIG SMOKE" IN
AUTO WRECK AGAIN

fbS United Press Leased Wire.D
LONDON, June f4.--Jaek
johnson and his big automobile
got in their first serape today
when he figured in a smashup
In the East End. The machine
was wrecked but johnson was
unhurt. The police took the
names Of every one in john
sons party. They alIege he
was speeding. This Jack de-
MED.
~ guess these fellows have
heard IL is customary TO arrest
me for seorchine. and they
want to be In style" he said.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-14
ANOTHER BATTLE NEAR SAN DIEGO.

BAN DIEGO 14An engagement betWeeh INC Ih
cariso
mills according received from the
nea this morning all well equipped
and with four carrying their supplies.