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The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12
s133,6O9,e74 NAVAL BILL
MEASURE PASSED BY SENATE
PROVIDES FOR TWO BATTLE.
SHIPS.
Senator Johnston Opposes Building
Warshlps and Urges Peace
Treaties.

Washington, July S.-The naval ap-
preparation bill carrying $133,609, GA
and the two battleship provisions was
passed by the senate. 1t now goes
to conference with the house to
thresh out the naval increase program
and other senate amendments.
1t threaded lively course In the
senate. Senator Johnston OF Alabama
proposed q sub provision for one bat
tleship and gave notice he would pro-
pose. when the Panama canal admins
tration Is considered TO deny the use
of the canal to all nations which do
not agree to build only one battle
ship year.
The Johnston one battleship proyi.
sion was rejected.
An amendment was adopted to
make the recently enacted S-hour law
applicable to work on new ships.
which Senators Gallinger and Hey
burn contended would increase the
government expense by 100000 or
100000. A committee amendment
to provide for creation Of a national
council for defense was defeated
on a point of order made by Senator
Overman of North Carolina Demo
craft. who did not withdraw his point,
Notwithstanding a whispered sugges-
ton that the plan was Endorsed by the
new Democratic platform. Senator
Bacon Of Georgia (DemocraD In the
chair. sustained the point Of order.
The senate rejected the amend
ment that proposed revising the grade
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12
Mrs. s. p. Decker 70 Called.

San Francisco. Cal. - Mrs. Sarah
Platt Decker. Of Denver. former presi-
dent of the general federation of Won.
ems clubs. died here. following an
operation for intestinal trouble. The
operation was performed Friday and
Mrs. Decker rallied Immediately. Un-
til Saturday night her condition was
considered hopeful. but after a change
for the worse in the evening. she sank
steadily. Mrs Decker came here to
attend the biennial convention Of the
general federation Of Women's cluhG.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12
Limited Wrecked, Five Hurt.

Jackson. Mississippi. - The pana-
ma limited. southbound. on the Illinois
Central was wrecked two miles south
Of jackson. Five persons were injur.
ed. none fatally. The injured:
Mrs. ellis. Cato. Hazelhurst, Miss.
bruised arms and body and internal
injuries. Mrs. Mary Shry. Phoenix.
Ariz., body bruised: Mrs. f. L. Glover.
Brookhaven, Miss. lower limbs bruis.
ed: !. f. Bell. Wesson. Miss. minor
bruises: Mrs. w. C. Wilkinson. Crystal
Springs. Miss. arm broken. The small
casualty list is due to the fact that
the Panama limited is all steel equip
ment Eight cars left the rails. but
did not turn over.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12
HIGH COST AN ISSUE
DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE FOR PRES
IDENT ALSO DECLARES THAT
TARIFF IS VITAL.
WILSON NOTIFICATION.
Governor Will be Formally Informed
OF Nomination Aug. 7-Refuses
to Take Issue With
Critics.

Sea Girt. New Jersey. Governor
Woodrow Wilson and Standardized
Ollie James of Kentucky, who was
permanent chairman of the Baltimore
convention, have decided to have the
governor formally notified of his nomi.
nation on the lawn of New Jerseys
Little White House" here at 2 o'clock
on the afternoon Of Wednesday, Aug.
z.
Mr.. James came up from Washing.
ton and had a long talk with the nomi.
nee, during which he was requested
to name as late a day as possible to
AFFORD Governor Wilson to catch up
with his correspondence. now some
10000 letters and kilograms behind.
The speech of notification will be
short and the governors reply will
sound the keynote of the campaign.
Mr.. Wilson let 1t be known that he
would deal. with the high cost Of liv.
ing and the tariff which he regards as
the leading issues. He will include
reference to other planks Of the plat.
form also. Until that time, however,
NO uoNS iittt0 W 6oy ~ Icply "
criticisms Of the platform by Thee.
dore Roosevelt or anybody else. His
speech Of acceptance, which he will
shortly begin to draft. will be his first
public comment, he declared. upon
the party platform.
Every attempt to induce Governor
Wilson to take issue with any critics
OF his failed. He discussed the high
cost Of living as an issue, saying that
he regarded II as the leading ISSUE
with the tariff at the heart Of 1t, but
declined to comment upon Colonel
Roosevelt's utterances.
Mr.. James went to New York in
tending later to leave for Washington
where he will write members Of the
notification committee Of the date set
for formally apprising Governor VIII
son Of his nomination. The com.
mittee will meet. he said. at the I'm
perial hotel in New York on the morn
ing Of August 7 and como in q body to
Sea Grit.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12
President Enjoys Vacation.

Beverly, Observation-Disclosures
Taft adhered to his determination to
attend strictly to the business Of vaca-
ton. The president was out early on
the links at Myepia with John Hays
Hammond. and said he had called to
see Secretary Of the Navy Meyer. who
is Ill with q slight attack Of typhoid
fever at his home at Hamilton. Mass.
and was glad to md him improved.
Miss Helen Taft and Robert Taft have
Joined the president and Mrs. Taft at
ParramattA and except 70 remain
NEST Of the summer.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12
Constitution Unconstitutiona nal.

Indianapolis. Ind. - The new Indi-
ana constitution as drafted by Gov
ernor Thomas r. Marshall and adopt
ed at the last session of the legisla-
ture has been declared unconstitution-
al by the Indiana supreme court. The
court held that the right to change
the constitution lies with the people
and that the amendments should have
been submitted to the constitutional
convention instead of the legislature.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12
May Get One warship.

Washington. ID. c. - That one bat
tleship will be authorized by house
leaders, as a compromise with the SEN
ate in the naval appropriations bill.
adding two battleships to the list. was
the program advanced in the house.
1t was said the leaders had consent
ed to recede that far from their posi-
ton refusing money for any new bat
tleships. and that the compromise
would be put through In conference.
Majority Leader Underwood would
not positively say.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12
VIII Exonerate Ismay.

London. Eng. Lord Mersey. con-
Quoting the Board Of Trades inquiry
into the sinking Of the Titanic. 1t was
stated has submitted to his associates
q rough draft of his proposed findings
to be made public In about ten days
II is said that Lord Mersey will ex'
onerate J. Bruce Ismay Of any re
sponsibility of the navigation OF the
liner on the fateful Sunday night and
will not make mention of Sir Sosmc
and Lady Duff Gordon.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12
Hail At Ardoeh.

Grand Forks. N. D.. July 10.-Ardoch
was swept by terrific hail storm
which covers q district about three
miles wide and eight or nine miles
long. from the southwest to the north
east. In the town Of Ardoch. practical
" every window was broken. Ice
was banked to the depth Of q foot
agains THE sides of buildings In that
town. and In the country districts on
the open prairie. 1t fell to the depth
az about an inche and q hall
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12
MAY ASK TAFT TO
WITHDRAW NAME
REPUBLICAN oFFIcEHolDERs
WILL CIRCULATE A NATION.
WIDE PETITION.
FEAR OF DEFEAT, CAUSE.
Roosevelt May Also Be Asked to Give
Way TO Compromise Choice
for Sake Of Har.
mony.

Washington, July 10. - A nation
wide movement to petition President
Taft to withdraw as a Republican
presidential candidate ia being back.
ed by a large number OF Republican
Office holders who feel that they face
defeat in November unless the breach.
In the party can be healed.
These men include members Of con-
gress. members Of state legislatures
that will elect United States senators.
state and county office holders and
party candidates.
II the movement to petition Mr..
any volume. 1t Ia said these same men.
in the interest of party harmony. may
ask Colonel Roosevelt also to with.
draw as q prospective candidate for
an Independent nomination and permit
a compromise selection OF some man
agreeable to both factions.
1t II the desire of the promoters of
the scheme that q decision shall be
reached before August s. when the
Roosevelt faction plans to hold q con-
ventiop In Chicago.
The circulation Of petitions. 1t was
declared. would be made within
week. II was said the movement
would begin spontaneously In every
state.
The organizers now are circulating
blank forms of petitions and appoint.
ing supervisors who. In turn. will en-.
gage canvassers to solicit tho sigma
lures of Republican voters.
The authors of the plan expect to
offer to practically every Republican
voter in the United States chance
to express his opinion OF Mr.. Taft's
candidacy. either by signing the petit
ton or rejecting 1t.
The movement Is in tho hands of
several well known members OF con.
gress. They are being aided by many
of the extreme Roosevelt Republicans.
The enlistment of the national Pro-
gressive organization In the movement
has been sought and 1t was said that
Senator Dixon's organization was will.
ling to cooperate.
Information that the petitions were
to be put before the voters has Just
leaked out.
No particular person Is authority for
the statement and members OF con-
gress concerned were unwilling to
stand sponsor for 1t until the move
ment was under way.
In tho circulation Of the anti-Taft
petitions an effort will be made to
get them signed by organization Re-
publicans and others who have stood
with the president as well as by citi.
gems who have occupied neutral
ground.
There will be no special effort made
to get Progressive Republican sigma.
lures as II is believed that to confine
the petitions to that faction would en-.
compass the defeat Of the movement.
The sponsors of the plan say ono
of its first results would be to let Mr..
Taft know IL there are considerable
number of Republicans who believe
he should step aside In the interest OF
harmony.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12
Moods Prey Of Flames,

Sauh Ste. Marie. Michigan. - The
forest fires in the vicinity Of Shell
Drake. which II was thought were un.
der control. have broken out afresh
and a vast area OF timber lands is
burning or Is In danger of destruc.
ton. The course Of the fire reaches
twelve miles. The last reports were
that the flames were within a mile
and half Of the village. Camp No
/. the headquarters OF a force Of sixty
men, has been wiped out.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12
Contract Let.

Minneapolis. June 10.-Contract has
been let for the construction by Oct.
/ Of a suburban electric line between
Minneapolis and Anoka- The road is
to be operated by the Minneapolis &
Northern Railway company. incorpor-
ated under the laws of Maine with
capitalization of 100000.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12
Armed Prisoner oefies Guards.

New York. N. Y. At midnight
the keepers OF the Tombs prison
and squad Of police were being held
at bay by "trusty" prisoner who two
hours before had felled a guard with
q cold chisel. armed himself with the
guards "sixshooter" and fortified him.
self in a manhole in the prison yard.
The prisoner is George Wilson. a
chauffeur. Up to midnight I was be-
lieved that he still had five shots left
In his gun.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12
July Crop Report.

Washington. July 10.--The July crop
report of the department Of agricul-
ture. indicated yield per acre and the
total production Of winter wheat.
Condition 73.3 per cent OF normal.
compared with 76.s per cent on July
last year and S02 per cent. the aver
age normal condition for the past 10
years on July l. Indicated yield per
acre 1873 bushels. compared with 14.S
bushels last year and 1875 bushels. the
average for the past FIVE years. Esti-
mated total production S5S.000.000
bushels. compared with 430.656.O00
bushels last year. 434.l42.000 bushels
in 1910 and 4lS.0O0.O0O bushels in
1909. as returned by the census
bureau.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12
TWO AvlAToRs KILLED.
Army Crops Officers Meet Death Ma
neuverine.

Salisbury Plain. England = Capt
e. B. Lorraine and Sergeant Ma
for Wilson Of the army flying corps
were killed while flying over the great
military encampment here. They
were taking their usual early morning
practice and the areoplane had
reached q height Of 400 feet when the
machine lost its balance. turned over
and fell 70 the roadway.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12

A scientific experimenter has suo
ceeAed In producing artificial malaria.
Such achievements may be fun for
the scientists. but It makes the gen.
er,l public feel very much like the
famous protesting frogs.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12

washington man in support Of tia
Hsrm that the ''6tar-Spangled Banner
q not sinsable says. you ought te
Aavo heard tie house Of represents
taves trying 10 sing NJ Great snakssi
49, uusieal co0Doe1tioo in ciassls
- mnaana opull 0nEv1vp tat tsstf
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12

Another foolish scientist has been
heard from. He says kissing II the
most dangerous thing In the world
The most dangerous thing In the
world 10 encouraging q man who
ahanks hs has ability AZ an after-din
mar speaker.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12

A French duelist IL about a. harm
less a. q chess master. but q French
taxicab bandit II not the sort Of per
son one would care to meet In . dark
alley.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12

A Chicago hotel has abolished the
register. and the guests sign cards.
which are filed out Of sight. Thus 10
passing away another cherished insti.
tuition.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12

We are doing our best in the ny
swatting campaign, but We would DO
persuaded to waste one healthy swat
on the weather man.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12

Policeman In Berlin shot three bur
glars without notifying the moving
picture men A mistake Of that
kind In Paris would have cost him his
fob.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12

One Chicago man has moved his
home by sailing 1t on the lake. This
10 another proof that Chicago people
have got past the stage where they
use their lake exclusively for boiling
purposes.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12

The neighbor who runs his phono
graph late into the night generally 10
the fellow who arises at 6 q. m. to
run the lawn mower.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12

A Californian has written to his
congressman asking for copy Of the
Congressional Record. Evidently he
u looking for q cure for insomnia.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12

A Harvard professor says he has dis
covered a way to restore life. This win
arouse the enmity of the undertakers'
association.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12

Perhaps the modern styles in WON
ems dress were designed to make
bathing suits seem modest by com.
parison.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12

French army aeroplanes are being
used to carry ammunition. but It
strikes US that they are dangerous
enough. even when not loaded.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12

"a New York man has been ar
rested for stealing 1920 collars"
Look again and see whether he isn't
really Pittsburg man.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12
Rye Harvest Begun.

Cannon Falls, Mimi, July 10.-The
rye harvest has begun here, with
prospects for q good yield. All the
tame fruits except apples will be
plenty. Wild grapes and plums give
promise to being more abundant than
usual
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12

The American girl who has lifted
an English nobleman evidently would
rather be q wife than q financial as
set.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12

An italian organ grinder is going
back home with q fortune OF $4,000.
Sometimes crime IL highly profitable
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12

Verify. this is a world Of wonders.
Occasionally we meet man who
owns a motor car. and has not mort
gagged his house.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12

1t is reported that one Of the war
correspondents In Tripoli Is dead. The
ennui probably was too much for him.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12

A noncapsizable boat has been IN.
vented by a genius in Norway. but the
fool who rocks the boat win ind some
other method of bursting into print.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12

Brunette In New York wants . di.
vorce because her husband raves In
his sleep about Blonde" Evidently
she does not like the color Of his A.
tections.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12

A court has decided that It IL not
unlawful for q man to play poker In
his own house. But II he II wise he
viii not do II unless his wife Is away.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12
Earth Quake Shock In Kansas,

Lawrence, Kansas. A heavy
earthquake shocks of 70 minutes dur
alton were recorded on the seismo-
graph at the University Of Kansas,
beginning at 1:l5 o'clock. The center
of the disturbance was estimated at
$500 miles distant.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12

Tho manager of a losing baseball
team has as hard Job explaining az
the husband returning from q late
lodge meeting.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12

This IL the time Of the year for
turning on the electric fan.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12

A man in New Jersey was arrested
and fined for raising mosquitoes. Inc
war Is on in earnest.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12

big hats" says a physician. re
suit In brain fag." II you don't De-
We've II, ask father.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12

It is said that Kaiser Wilhelm
chooses his wife's hats. That man
isn't afraid Of anything.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12

One way to cure insomnia Is to
read the history Of the alleged war
between Italy and Turkey.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12

The farmers welcome hot nights. as
we'll as hot days. and also steamy
Showers.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12

Mona Lisa bids fair to rival Charley
Ross in the frequency Of discovery.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-07-12

The failure of the peach crop 10
overdue.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-11-15
ROUTE I, LADYSMtTH
Spec ial Correspondence.

John Hoff returned from the west
the first of the week.
Hunters are very plentiful; more
so than the deer this year.
Leslie Letha and Floyd Guthrie
have all been having a serious time
with the quincy
Ralph Goldsmith has gone to
Cleveland, Mimi, to visit his mother
and other relatives for a few days.
Miss Fora Churchill remained at
home Monday and Tuesday owing to
the illness of her little sister. She
returned to her school Wednesday.
Will Wakefield's sale was we'll at
tended, things selling fairly we'll.
They left Tuesday morning for
Cleveland, Mimi. their former home,
where Mr.. Wakefield has rented a
farm.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-11-15
APOLLONlA
Special Correspondence

Special Correspondence
Mrs. H. Ball did shopping in
Bruce Friday.
d. L. Blackburn went up to Buck S
Camp Saturday with a load for the
hunters.
Charles Harris has returned home
from the west, where he has been
employed all summer.
Roll Doughty, of Arkansas, Wis,
is visiting his brother, John, week
during hunting season
John Kenno returned last Tues
day from Canada, where he has been
employed since last spring.
Tom Mills returned Monday from
Chippewa Falls, where he has been
visiting his brother, Newton
Mrs. J. Doughty transacted bust
ness in I.adysmith Thursday, return
ing Friday. Ernest Doughty and Des-
sic Drum accompanied her home
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-11-15
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
Earl Hutchinson. Editor


The first basketball game of the
season, Friday Nov. %.
State Inspector, H. L. Terry visit
ed the high school Tuesday.
Coach Harms has started canning
factory. EVERYBODY wear gags.
Walter Madden, of Wausau, EN-
rolled in the Freshman class last
Monday.
Frances Hadden has returned to
school. after a weeks absence on ac-
count of sprained ankle.
Thursday and Friday of this week
are the two days set aside for the
benefit of those who wish to go deer
hunting.
The names and lineup Of the team
which plays on the 22nd will be given
in next weeks notes Don't forget,
our team is just as good this year
as it was last.
Earl Hutchinson is coaching the
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-11-15
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
Warranty Deed
r. H. Black and wife to Robert Fl
Burns and wife, VIZ he 1876.

r. H. Black and wife to Robert H.
Burns and wife, VIZ he 1876.
-. .Sl5OO
Main Valley Land Co. to Roman Ii
1wski, sw Sc 21-34-5 49,. 800
Mary NJ. Brown and husband to G.
G. Thwing, ne Sc 3534-9 .....
Carl Flohr and wife to J. l.. Gates
Land Co, e1a swA 13-34-7 W..
Elmer Peterson and wife to Lillian
r. Kolles, lot 20 blk y Original
plat of Bruce 80. -. -. $1,000
P A Liberty and wife to Harry E.
Christensen, lots 6, Z, blk. s VIII
l1ge of Hawkins 49,. 80. 800
H. H. Cokey and wife to Olive
Kurth, lots l., 2, blk > Village of
Fred George and wife to Frank
SwiersZ, sw NV me- sw 20-34-SW
Bill Labanoski to Thomas Borek, pit
Of Sc Sc 35-35-6 -. 80. -. $245
T. F. Armstrong and wife to Joseph
Schmidt, NV ne 1856 W.. $500
Olaf Olson and wife to 7. F. Arm
strong, NV he 1856 80. $400
j. L. Gates Land Co to Nels NJ Han
son, lot l 1887 W.. -. $3.50
Ben F. Faast Land Co. to Cicile w.
Gallien, VIE ne Sc Sc 30-34-5W.
Ben F. Faast Land Co to Eugene
Brewster ct al, e12 ne Sc Sc 1904
oW. ........ Sl6O
Helen G. Crosby to p V. Westerberg,
NE NV 27-35-3-W. -. 49,.
y. L. Gates Land Co. to Clarence l..
Dorey, sw 1s-33-SW -. .$196S75
T. NJ. Thomas and wife to w. n.
Mackin, lot 1 blk. / Thomas 1st.
dud 9lZo
c. c. Ellingson to John LANCER ct al,
NV sw 1868 -. $500
F.. N. Jaworski to Michael F. Jawor-
ski and wife, NV ne l6-349. 800
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-11-15

katzenjammers and playing OH the
II. S. team. Can anyone inform him
which team will have to win in or
der for him to claim a victory.
The election of our basketball mas
cot is now over, Hutchinson's hound,
Sport, and Bill Luelfs pup, Snoozer
We're the candidates. Snoozer was
elected because Sport would have to
travel as excess baggage
Last weeks notes did not contain
the names of those who secured per
feet records in October, OIL account
of an oversight. The names are as
follows: Charles Bugher, Mildred Ell
wood, Mildred Sinclair, Elwood
Bruegger, Vinton Moore