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The Washington herald., 1912-02-02
SENATE. TRANSFER
BILL is APPROVED
Executive Committee of Citizens
Conference Will Urge Passage
of Measure by House.

Senate bill 3SlS, prOviding,for universal
transfers in the District, recently passed
by the Upper House Of Congress, was
unanimously indorsed by the executive
committee of the citizens conference on
universal transfers at a meeting last
night in the Chamber of Commerce.
While hill 3Sl3 is not the one framed by
the citizens conference, il complies es-
sentially with all the provisions Of that
measure. the Gallinger bill having been
ripped 10 pieces and a measure framed
by Senator Works and the District Com
lnittee substituted. The committee to-
day will call upon Representative George,
of the District Committee. and ask him
Ia take charge Of the measure.
Endorsement OF the bill came only after
q spirited debate on the part Of the ex-
The Washington herald., 1912-02-02
wATTERsON FOR PEACE.
Editor Makes Speech In Behalf of
Arbitration Treaties.

Augusta, Ga, Feb. 1-col. Henry Wat
terson made his last speech in behalf of
the arbitration treaties here tonight at
a splendid gathering Of citizens from diff
ferent parts OF the country. The sojourn-
ers at the winter resorts near Augusta
brated Kentucky editor and orator de-
liver his speech in behalf Of universal
peace
Coming fresh from lively encounter
with Gov. Woodrow Wilson and Senator
Benjamin r. Tillman. Cob watterson at
tracted more attention than would have
been expected under ordinary circum-
stances. Col Watterson, however. has
put aside politics. and for a time All
other cares, and win depart for his win
The Washington herald., 1912-02-02
HAWLEY'S DEATH
LOSS TO FINANCE
Wall Street MOurns Demise Of
Famous Wizard Of Rail-
road Operation.

New York. Feb. 1.-Edwin HawIsy,
the railroad man who has been called
the successor OF Edward Hartman as
the foremost railroad reconstructor of
the country. died this morning at 4
o'clock at his home, I9 East Sixtieth
street, of heart disease
Mr.. Hawley's principal railroad prop
erty was the Chesapeake and Ohio. He
accumulated a large fortune, the size
Of which is conjectural. by taking over
broken-down traflc lines for a song
and by careful management turning
them into high-grade paying roads.
Likened to Hartman.
He was considered a genius in this
work by Wall street men and railroad
experts. Undoubtedly he had learned
much from Mr.. Harriman's exploits.
but he added new ideas in a system OF
his own invention.
At the time of his death Mr.. Hawley
controlled the Chesapeake and Ohio,
the Chicago and Alton, the Minneapolis
and st. Louis. the Iowa Central, which
was recently Incorporated into the
Minneapolis and st. Louis; the Toledo,
ST. Louis. and Western. the Pittsburg
and Shawmut. and the many small sub
salaries OF these lines
Jointly with B. F. Yoakum. be controlI-
Cd the Missouri. Kansas and Texas and
the st. Louis and San Francisco. He was
director in the Interborough- Metropoli-
tan. the Western Pacific, and the Inter
borough Rapid Transit Company, and
held large blocks Of stock in them, al
though his interests were not preponder-
ant The Colorado and Southern he sold
TO James ]. Hill recently.
He was born at Chatham, N Y. in $50
When he began as errand boy on the
Erie he got - a week. II was his frst
JOB away from the farm. At the end Of
the third month he was promoted to be a
bill clerk at 50 a week. A few months
later he got a S14 a week Job as biil-of-
lading clerk on the Rock Island.
The next step upward made him con-
tracing agent. at 1850 a year. which
was soon increased to 5000. With the
money he saved. he was able to make
Investments shat increased his capital
Mr.. Hawley was still a young man
when he had laid the foundation for a
small fortune. When J. c. Stubbs, the
general freight agent Of the Southern
Pacific, came from San Francisco to es-
taOiish the Sunset Limited route he gave
Mr.. Hawley the general Eastern agency,
at 5000 a year.
Mr.. Hawlsy was a bachelor, and, so
far as his business acquaintanees knew.
had no near relatives living To whom
his great estate will go is problematicaL
The Washington herald., 1912-02-02

ter home in Florida tomorrow morning.
He had also put away all traces Of the
recent conflict when he mounted the plat
form tonight to urge the ratification OF
the arbitration treaties by the United
States Senate. ~
Col. ,Watterson entered heartily into the
subject he was discussing. and was as
vigorous as in the days when he was
fighter with the sword as. well as with
the pen. His remarks were received with
great attention, on account OF his promi-
nence before the country. and also be-
cause the people were not aware here
tofore OF the hostility that has been de-
Yeloped to the treaties.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-02
Trust E4amIper Choaep.

Attorney General wickersham yester-
day appointed Samuel NJ. Hitchcock an
examiner TO take testimony IN the gov
ernments case against the lumber trust
which was filed in New York some time
ago. Special Attorney McKercher will
leave for New York next week, wnen
the taking of testimony will begin.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-02
william II. Chapman Dead.

New London, Conn. Feb. 1-wflliam
Henry Chapman, president OF the New
London Savings Bank and a prominent
philanthropist. died at his home here to-
day OF pneumonia One Of his gifts was
the donation OF $780, 900 for the founding
OF a manual training school here. He
was nfnety-three years old
The Washington herald., 1912-02-02
Indor.e Bieber and wilder.

The Republicans Of the Twenty-firsi
district held a meeting Wednesday night
at 1870 C street southeast, when the
following officers were elected: Frank
Joyce, president; George Gray. secretary;
William Coleman. vice president, and
James z. Harvey, treasurer. A reso-
luton was offered by George Scott In
dorsing the Bieber-Wilder ticket for dele
gates TO the national convention.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-02
Couple Burned to Death.

jackson, Mich. Feb. I.-Mr. and Mrs.
William Smith were burned to death in
their home. in Faker street, this morn
ing, when their house was destroyed by
FIRE. The charred bodies were found by
the firemen while eXtinguishing the
flames. The fire started from an explo-
sion OF q coal oil stove.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-02

Pittsburg. Pa, Feb. 1.-Two masked
burglars raided the apartment of Charles
B. Mueller. 1854 Fifth avenue. early to-
day. Going into the bedroom, they
pulled the diamond earrings from the
ears OF Mrs. Mueller. tore diamond
brooch from her neck, and escaped. The
gems are valued at 1900.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-02
Plan Fleet of Destroyers,

London, Feb. 1.-The admiralty to-day
asked all the shipbuilders on the list Of
constructors for the British navy to sub
NIT tenders on a new feet Of torpedo
boat destroyers. Naval men have COM
planned for some time that the weakest
point Of England's navy was its lack Of
destroyers. .s j. 49, r-
The Washington herald., 1912-02-02
SUPPORT GIVEN TO
HOSPITAL PROJECT
Strong Fight for Appropriation for
Columbia to Be Made Before
Senate Committee.

Pledges Of support from many different
sources were received yesterday by the
board Of lady visitors Of Columbia Hos
pital in their fight to have the Senate
Put into the District appropriation bill
the provision for the maintenance Of
Columbia Hospital, which was left out
by the House.
Letters by the thousands were received
yesterday by Mrs. Emile A Fitch, head
Of the board Of lady Visitors. and RAN
dolph McMahon, president OF the board
Of directors Of the hospital, containing
promises of support and compliments on
the sturdy fight which is being waged
by the two boards to save the hospital
a special meeting Of the board OF lady
visitors has been called for 1890 o'clock
this morning TO discuss the situation and
TO map out plan Of action for the hear
ing before the Senate District Commit
tee early next week. 1t was at first sup
posed that a hearing would be held by
the Senate committee to-day, but II has
been decided to delay the hearing until
next week
The board of directors OF the hospital
will meet at 8 o'clock next Tuesday even
ing to discuss the situation and to con-
slider the proposition of requesting Con-
gress to appropriate a sufficient sum for
work to be started on a new hospital
building. For some time past the board
Of directors has been advocating a new
building for Columbia Hospital, recog-
nizing the fact that the present building
is not completely suited to the needs Of
a modern hospital.
Original Building Plan.
Five years ago, when Gen. John NJ
Wilson was president Of the board OF
directors Of the hospital. the subject of
a new building was advocated. Gen. Will
son having tentative plans prepared for
a modern structure. The plans called
for a fireproof building Of three stories,
with a long central section and two
wings, to cost 5000
These plans will be considered at the
meeting Of the board OF directors and a
campaign for a new building will be
mapped out.
President Mcmahon, of the board OF
directors, said yesterday:
Il think that the general opinion Is
that II the Columbia Hospital is to be
continued II ought to have new
building. In fact, the debate In the
House would so indicate. The board
of directors at their meeting on Tues
day will take this up. The present
site of Columbia Hospital is among the
best in the world, and although great
work has been done in the present
hospital, the facilities would be enor-
mously Increased by a new building.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-02
George II. sIunroe Dead.

Daytona, Fla, Feb. 1.-George II. Mum
roe. treasurer Of the National Waterways
Commission, dropped dead here tonight
The Washington herald., 1912-02-02

The practice of tarring roads has been
found to destroy trout fishing in some
parts Of England, tar washed into the
streams by rain killing the fish.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-02

The city oE Hamburg viii build a threemIls nnno
rsi rairuad 10 test the availability q the plan q
the municipal traction system.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-09-11
GOV. EBERHART
VISITS COUNTY
Makes Five Speeches and Meets
Many Constituents Last
Sunday.

Governor A. 0. Eberhart made a
swing around the circle in Kandivohi
county last Sunday. He arrived on
the late train Saturday night in
company with State Superintendent
G. g., Schultz. In the morning they
went aboard the touring car Of J.
F. Millard, who drove the car him
Self. The county superintendent of
schools, W. D. Frederickson, accom-
panied the party. The first trip was
made to the northwest corner Of the
county, where stop was made at
the young peoples picnic in Glesne's
grove. The Synod and United Luth-
cram churches were giving this fes-
tival for the benefit Of their Young
peoples societies. The Governors
party arrived there about eleven o.
clock. At the close Of the sermon
by Rev. 7. 0. Tolo, the Governor was
introduced by Hon. P. A. Gandrud of
Sunburg, and made a speech to the
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-09-11
The State Fair Exhibit.

Kandiyohi County's Booth in the
Agricultural building at the State
Fair grounds served admirably to
advertise the county which was the
main purpose for making the effort.
1t attracted crowd all the time, day
and evening, and the clever miniature
farm caused it to be talked about
more than any othe county booth.
For that very reason, likely, the
judges absolutely ignored the booth
in judging for beauty and attractive
ness. They were there to please the
greater number and they evidently
did not wish to encourage an effort
which might tend to discourage 9TH
ers. John Alstrom and assistants,
were kept busy all the time meeting
the crowds attracted to the booth and
handed out many thousand pieces Of
literature advertising the county. The:
following is the scorv of the products
shown:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-09-11
State Elections.

The early state elections are in
'teresting as furnishing straws to
show how the wind blows.
On Tuesday, Sept 8, Vermont had
its state election. This is a rock.
ribbed Republican state where the
Democratic party has practically nc
organization. There were five can
didates for governor whom received
votes as follows:
Fletcher, Republican, 26,259.
Howe, Democrat, 20,35O.
Metzger, Progressive (bull moose)
1890.
Smith, Prohibition, l,443.
Suiter, Socialist, l,181.
All three leading parties make ou1
that they are satisfied with the result
Taft probably got as much comfort
out Of it as anybody.
Last Monday the state of Maine
elected Republican governor by E
small majority:
Haines, Republican, 70,880.
Plaisted, Democrat, 67,848.
At the suggestion Of Col. Roosevelt
the split of the Republican party was
postponed until after the state cleo.
tion. With the Republican vote divi.
ded between Taft and Roosevelt i,
looks like sure thing for Wilson il
Maine in November.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-09-11
nd knowledge of the State.

and knowledge Of the State.
Il believe in an employers liability
law and even if a man is guilty of
contributory negligence, his wife and
children should not be made to pay
the penalty for it.
"Less money for punishment and
more money for prevention and train
ing would be money well spent.
II am intensely interested in tho
work I have begun and shall devote
the rest Of my life to the task of try
ing to better conditions of human
life,
my opponents dwell so strongly
on the subject of expense that they
multiply the truth by two. Yet 1
have never heard one of them dwell
on the fact that the equation Of a
human soul is greater by far than
the equation Of a dollar.
"The Anti-Pass Law was enacted
during my service in the Legislature.
| believed in it then and believe in
it now. 1t was aimed at the influence
Of the corporation in politics, and
will never again be adopted.
"The welfare and health Of the
mother and Of the child is of far
greater Importance than the great
est economic problem Of the day.
The latter involves economic condi-
tons, the former involves human life
and human souls and they are the
measure Of all value"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-09-11

young people along the lines of Rev.
Tolo's address.
From this picnic the gubernatoria]
party left for Lake Andrew where
they had lunch at the residence of
Lars H. Larson. About three o'clock
dedlcatory exercises Of the new
school house in District 25 took
place. There were violin solos by
Prof. Swain, piano solo by Miss
Nelson and duet by Mesdames Nelson
and Nordgren. State Superintendent
Schultz was introduced by Sunerin-
tendent Frederickson and made a
speech pertaining to school matters.
de complimented the district by say
ing that this was the finest one-room
school house he had yet seen in the
state OF Minnesota. The Governor
then spoke, giving an address along
educational lines. An historical
sketch Of school district number Is.
written by Ole Newman, was read by
}. S. Christensen. The dedicatorv
address by the county superintendent
gave the district credit for it's enter
prise and progressiveness in provid-
ing such fine ediice for the educa-
ton Of it's children. The cost of the
building and improvements will be
close to $4,000.
The gubernatorial party left the
school house for New London where
a meeting had been announced to take
place at 4:30 o'clock at the picnic
ground or park Of that beautiful lit
tie city. The Governor was intro
duced by DR.. Oppegaard, Mayor of
New London. Quite a large crowd
had gathered and the Governor made
talk along the same lines as he had
at the other two stops.
From New London the return trim
was made to Willmar, where the par
ty was entertained at dinner at the
). +. Millard home. In the early eve
ming the Governor spoke at the Pres
byterian church and later at the
Swedish Baptist church. All in all,
the chief executive of Minnesota put
in strenuous day and travelled
about seventy-fve miles by auto and
made five speeches.
There were quite a few Willma1
people who attended the meeting at
Lake Ahdrew-Peter Bonde, Chas.
Wallin, H. j. Ramsett, Ed. Sander
son, O.. A. Sandven, Sivert Benson,
o. A. jacobson, with their respective
ladies. Some Of these people also
attended the picnic at Glesne's grove
The following extracts from Gov
Eberhart's speeches at MINNEAPOLIS
Monday are characteristic of his ut.
terances:
eve believe in publicity for the
State. 1t has received such publicity
and it has resulted in an increase OF
a million dollars in the trust funds
1t seems to pay. "
"some of my opponents say they
will sit in the Governors Office IL
hours a day for 365 days a year
including Sundays, and shake hands
with the politicians. This may make
them popular with the politicians, but
it is difficult to determine the exact
relationship between an easy chai1
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-09-11
HARRY 0T0S LOSES
y LEG while SWITCHING
Young Switchman Foreman Meets
With Serious Accident in East
End Yards.

Just before going to press we learn
the sad news that Harry Otos,
switching foreman, was caught under
the wheels of some cars he was
switching and had his left leg cut
off above the knee. He was taken
the Bethesda hospital where the sur
geons are now operating upon him.
The unfortunate young man was but
recently married, and is son of
Burton T. Otos, the barber. Harry
is popular with his comrades, and he
has the profound sympathy of many
friends in his misfortune.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-09-11
O BIT U A RY
CHARLES SMITH.

The news Of the death Of Charles
Smith Of St. Johns township reached
Willmar last Sunday. He passed
away at his home on that day at an
age Of ffty-seven years and two
months
He was born at Fogeltofta, Khrist-
ianstads Ian, Sweden, July 9th, 1855.
He is mourned by his wife and three
children, Selma, Oscar and Esther.
The funeral takes place today, Rev.
G. Peterson of W;llmar officiating.
Services were held at one o'clock at
the house and at three o'clock at
the Mamre church, Of which the de-
ceased was valued member,
We have no particulars at this
writing. Louis Smith, a brother of
the, deceased, died last winter.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-09-11
Anti-Tuberculosis Society.

The Anti tuberculosis society held
their regular meeting Sept. 3rd at
the Commercial Club rooms. Bills to
the amount Of $46.6O were allowed.
Mrs. Lee, the County Visiting Nurse
gave report Of her work done dur
ing the first month It was voted to
adopt her suggestions as read
Among the suggestions was a new
policy for the future work, in that all
temporal local financial aid be sus-
pended for the present and that af-
ter Oct. 1st the society use their
funds for assisting in defraying ex-
penses in sending needy cases to san
itariums.
Further interest in the local work
will be shown at the county Fair next
week.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-09-11

Clerk Of Court H. j. Ramsett is
confined to his home today by sick.
ness.
l Miss Mabel Lundin returned YES.
terday from a few days. visit in the
twin cities.
Barney: Boyd of Barnesville is Wis.
iting with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
J. B. Boyd.
Amy and Victor Fridlund spent
Sunday at the Chas. johnson home
in Tripolis.
Miss Alma Edwardson left the first
part Of the week for Owatonna, MINI
tor a visit with relatives.
Emanuel Erickson left Sunday
night for Menommee, Wis, where he
is taking a course in Manual Train
ing.
! Mrs.. August Forsberg underwent
an operation at the Willmar hospital
last week. She was able to return
to her home yesterday.
Among the many Willmar people
who attended the Minnesota State
Fair were R. G. Bonham, F. H. Vail,
Hans Gunderson, Mr.. and Mrs. Nels
Bredeson and Ed. Bredeson.
! Mr.. A. A. Adams, round house
foreman, is mourning the death of
his brother, Frank, which occurred
Lat Seattle, Wash, last Sunday. Death
was caused from the effects of an
operation.
Mrs. Julius Holland and two child
rem OF Benson spent yesterday and
today with relatives in this city, af-
ter an over Sunday visit in Spicer.
Miss Jennie Erickson accompanied
her sister home for few days' visit.
Master Harold Larson while rid
ing on his bicycle last Monday after
noon, accidentally fell off, the handle
bars striking him in the face Just
below the left eye, which might have
proved serious. His face is badly
bruised up, but he is able to be out
and around.
George johnson and family are
preparing to move the latter part of
the present month for their new home
Fat Crookston. Mr.. johnson has for
several years past been engaged in
Che ice cream business here. He will
conf in the same business there,
IN company with his brother.
Mrs. Mathilda johnson was de-
lightfully surprised at her home on
Third street yesterday afternoon.
An elaborate luncheon was served,
the table being prettily decorated
with garden flowers. Mrs. Johnson's
guests presented her with beautiful
rug as a remembrance from her
many friends in this city. Mrs. John
Son and son will leave soon for Min
neapolis to make their future home.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-09-11
Just Imagine Yourself.
Just imagine yourself unloved

Just imagine yourself unloved and
with no desire to be loved. Add to
this predicament a depleted pocket
book and you have the condition of
Jack Wright, reporter in the play of
'"The Lottery Man."
Jack needs money badly, so he ar
ranges human lottery with him
self as prize. Thousands of old maids
buy chances at one dollar the cou-
pom. No sooner has the scheme got
ten under way than Wright falls in
love with Helen Heyer, and spin
ster gets the lucky coupon. This, in
brief, furnishes the foundation fon
the refreshing and amusing plot OF
the latest comedy ''The Lottery Man
which after six months run at the
Bijou theatre, New York, is coming
to the Willmar opera house.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-09-11
Struck by Water Tank Spout.

j. Leo Kennedy, brakeman, was
hurt at Spicer Saturday at nine o.
clock, on extra train number 1921 on
the Sandstone & Willmar division.
He was struck by the spout Of the
water tank and was badly bruised
about his body and received deep
cash in the back Of his head, which
required several stitches to be taken
by the surgeon. He was treated at
the Bethesda hospital at Wil]mar and
is doing very nicely at present. Mr..
Kennedy's horne is at Foreston, MINI.
His parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Ken
nedy, and his s'brother William arrived
on the evening train Saturday. His
mother is still with him, but his faith
er and brother returned home last
Sunday,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-09-11
Wished Him Godspeed.

Selmer A. Berg was made the OBJ
Ject OF ha appy surprise at the home
at 995 Park avenue last Friday eve
ming. The members Of the Young
Peoples so obiety of the Lutheran Free
church al d few other intimate
friends awe eited Mr.. Berg as he was
returning from an automobile ride.
The party numbered thirty-fve The
evening \ as spent very pleasantly
with music and various games. A
luncheon vas served by the ladies.
Mr.. Berg fas presented with USE
tul gift as a remembrance Of the oc-
caslon. lie departed on the early
morning t. 3hin yesterday for his claim
near CutHnk, Mont.