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The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1912-12-11


SO with the consciousness that he
has put the country in a way to
work out the problem of making the
available tillable area support the
ever increasing population.
Not only has Mr.. Wilson prepar-
ed the way for the future. but he
has been showing results even dur
ing his tenure of office. Closer
study of the possibilities of the
soil, how to make the farm pay.
these gu ~stions he has been send
ing scouts through all the world
TO answer for the benefit OF the
Am rican husba ndman, and ii
should be sufficient return to him
to consider that the year he term
mates his trust will make high
water mark in the history OF agri-
culture. rhe products oil the
larm this year reach the stagger-
ing total oil O.OOU. which
is doublJ what it was when the re-
firing secretary of agriculture en-
tered into office.
Our cornfields n.arly equal the
entire area OF France. and pro-
duced this year 3,169,00O.0 900 bush
els; valua SI.759.OOO.OOO.
The hay crop Is 72.425.o0O tons;
value, 1861. 100000. Hay is again
our second crop in value.
Cotton. lint and seed. sS6o.OOO.-
900. Tho seed alone. when Mr..
Wilson took office almost waste
product" was worth $4,000, 900.
Wheat. 720.333.O0O bushels; val
ue $5s6.OOO.0O0. Oats. 1.417.172.-
900 bushels;5 value 100000.
Most people think of barley on
ly in conneetion with beer.But it
mas other uses and the crop is
worth sl25.eQO.OOO.
The dairy COW poured from hsr
udder this par products to the
total value 0e3ss6. .eso.O 900. The
American hen contributed 1.70O.-
900. 900 doz N of eggs. worth $780,
100000 and the total value of the
poultry products was 900.
The Hon. James Wilson can re-
tire with the consoling thought that
he helped in all this. that his prop
aganda for closer cultivation and
study of the productivity of the
farms has had a ConsiderabIe ma rt
in making these figures possible
Denver Republican.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1912-12-11
State Capital Notes

The report of tho state board
of canvassers on the result of the
election in Colorado for pres
ident shows that Governor Wilson
won simply because the republicans
were divided. The Taft and the
Roosevelt vote totals 16.460. more
than the Wilson vote. 1t also
shows that Wilson lost 2,460
over Bryan's vote of four years
ago. The cnly party to make a
lain in the state was the socialist,
which party gainej S,469 votes.
The gain in popular vote was 1892.
This year the democrats polled
'114,232, the republicans 5S,3S6.
the progressives 72.3O6. the prohi-
bitionists 5,O63, the socialists 16.-
4IS, the socialist labor 475; total
266,SsO. In 1908 the democrats
polled 1854. the republicans
the socialists 7.949. the
prohibitionists 5,559. the socialist
labor sos, the ind pendent 72S. In
this election Mr.. Taft carried Cos
tilIa, Huerfano and Las Amimas
coun mites, Mr.. Roosevelt carried FIRE.
uont and Sedgwick counties. while
Wilson carried 81 counties. Mr..
Taft led Mr. Roosevelt in "a coun-
ties and Mr.. Roosevelt led Mr..
Taft in 2S counties. Corbin was
high man among the democratic
electors, Downen among the repub
Iicans Grass among the progress
sives, Nesbit among the prohibition
lists. Chareth among the socialists
and Anderson among the socialist
labor.
The above is a summary of the
r suit 1t shows conclusively that
the republicans are alone to blame
for being defeated. Had they been
together they could have carried
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1912-12-11
ABOLITION OF PASSES is IRK-
= SOME
Ticket Sellers Report Increased Bus
mess Under New Law

Denver, Dec. City ticket Of
fices of local railroads report an
incre ased business by reason of
the abolition of the pass system.
A good joke is going around on
Daddy Mcfarland, city ticket agent
of the Rio Grande. The other day
The phone bell rang and Mcfarland
answered.
"Save me a berth to Alamosa,"
cam I over the wire. To which Nc
Farland replied. "what kind of
transportation have you?" "Havn't
any," was the answer, GIVE got
pass" ''Passes don't go any
more. you'll have to buy a ticket" "
"oh. is that SO, had forgotten
about that; what's the fare to Ala
mosa." the inquirer asked. Darn
ed If l know, it has been so long
since L sold ticket to Alamosa I
have forgotten, wait until I look at
the rate sheet" said Mcfarland as
he pulled out dust-covered book
entitled ID. G. r. G. passenger rates.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1912-12-11

ern states have been treated by
new methods of culture and hav.
in every instance verified claims
of the experts of the agricultural
experiment stations.
The remarkable growth of agri-
culture OF late calls attention to
another singular feature of farm
ing. 1t has been demonstrated that
lne decline in results was not so
much due to lack of enterprise on
the part of husbandman as to i'm
proper application of farming ele-
ments. For nearly u half century
the American farmer has endeavor-
ed to increase his producing ca
pacity by the use OF farm machin-
cry. Millions have been spent i'll
implements calculated to accelerate
work on the farm and enable the
workman to cultivate more acreage.
Labor saving machinery and ma
chinery devised for rapidly and ex-
cellence in the fields and in the
dairy have found ready sale in
every community where the wide
awake farmer titled the soil. But
while investing dollars in imple-
ments to get the best results
from the soil, not many thought OF
returning anything to the soil that
was gradually being impoverished
Tor want of proper fertilization.
mus, in spite OF the moving ma
chimes, harvesters, harrows, butter
workers and countless other speci-
mems of Yankee invention. agricul-
ture declined in every section save
the great West, where steam plOws.
harvesters and other inventions for
gigantic farming worked over the
vast prairie farms.
But new order of things has
followed the counsels of the coll, ,ge-
trained farmer. Since the land
owners all over the country have
begun to take notice of the returns
showered upon those who have
needed the advice of the scientists
there have been more bountiful
crops, not only in cereals and tu-
bers but in fruits also. 1t has
shown that the man who works
and thinks does not need thousand
acree farms to make a living. A
few acres properly cultivated will
now yield more than hundreds
farmed in the old way. This seems
to be but the beginning of new
era in agriculture. And the incep-
tion augure well.-National Farmer.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1912-12-11
The Farm Propaganda Bringing;
Results

Hon. James Wilson boss farmer
of these United d States for sixteen
years secretary of agriculture hold
er of the record for long servic, in
a cabinet position. will be stepping
down when another Wilson steps
into governmental prominence. Mr..
Wilson has from his entry in pub
lie life been zealoius advocate of
intensive farming, and enthusiastic
school teacher and instructor in
the land. He all but created inter
est in farming problems now man
ifested throughout the country, and
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1912-12-11

ID. E. Corbin was in town from
Wiley on Tuesday making arrange
ments for a big joint sale of his
and Mr.. Andrus' stock and imple-
ments at the latter's place near the
Keesee beet dump. They have some
fine horses for sale and some good
implements and machinery besides
household goods and other things.
A free lunch will be served at noon
and sale will begin at 1920 in the
morning. G. B. Ray Is the
auctoiner and Chas. Spencer clerk.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1912-12-11

the state. DemOcracyS vote ing
less than 1t was even four years
ago, shows that the people are no
more in favor of free trado than
they were at that time. The total
Roosevelt and Taft vote this year
is 6,992 in excess of the republi-
can vote of four years ago, thus
showing that the protective senti-
ment gained while the free trade
sentiment lost in popular favor.
Notwithstanding all this the free
trade sentiment was victorious at
the polls.
The progressive party expended
$17.137.23 during the last cam
paign; has balance in the bank
of $2S2.37, and has estimated un-
paid bills of $500. This. according
to the report of the chairman and
secretary of that party which re-
port was filed with the secretary of
state today. Tho report shows
that the party received s9.5O0.00
from the national committee, $3,775
from candidates, $639 as special
contributions and $685. as general
contributions. The largest expend-
iture was s3.516.67 to maintain
the state organization and the next
largest was $500 given to the
various counties.
State Treasurer Kenehan has
a new idea as to how to keep the
state expenses within its income.
He intends to urge the adoption
of a constitutional amendment pre-
venting the governor from signing
any appropriation bills in excess of
an estimated income. the estimate
to be compiled by the governor. the
state treasurer. the attorney gen.
era1, the state auditor and one
member of the house, and one
members of the senate.
The official count on the United
States senatorial candidates shows
that the republican party came
second and the progressives third.
The vote resulted:
Shafroth :. :. :. -. .118260
Thomas, dem E. E. ..111633
Dawson, rep :. :. E. go. 69949
Waterman, rep :. :. 80. 66627
Stevens. pro =. =. =. =. 644O5
Catltn, pro 5S649
Governor Shafroth followed his
usual custom this week of leaving
the state without leaving Lieutenant
Governor Fitzgerald in charge of
the office. Governor Shafroth
the salary which he would lose If
he allowed thu lieutenant governor.
to act as governor while he is out
of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
MEET
 HERE IN OCTOBER Departments of Superin- tendents of Educational
 Association to Meet

Montgomery, September 25.-(Speclal)- tendents of the Alabama Educational as- sociation will be held at Birmingham October Il and 12, and addresses will be delivered by several well known edu- cators.
 State Superintendent of Education Henry J. Willingham will discuss the cam paign for local district taxation and com pulsory education. and handicaps of edu- cational institutions will be placed before the superintendents by Superintendent J.. W. Phillips of Birmingham. President George H. Denny of the University of Alabama will discuss Some Criticisms of Popular Education.
 The programme follows: Friday, Octo- Der II, D. m.-Address by Superintendent w. F. Jones of New Decatur on "The Campaign for Local District Taxation and Compulsory Education;" State Superin- tendent H. J. Willingham, Montgomery, ''The Educational Handicaps of Cities and Towns in Alabama'' Some Criticisms of Popular Education, President George H. Denny, University; meeting of the execu- tive committee of Alabama Educational association, Saturday, October 12,' 9 a. m Uniform Attendance and Scholarship Records" Assistant Superintendent c. B. Glenn, Birmingham, and Superintendent J. R. Mcclure, Troy; "The Essentials in Education" Superintendent R. l.. Ses- sions. Huntsville. and Superintendent IT. NJ. Morrow, Thomasville; "The Proper Basis of Salary Schedules for Teachers, {" Superintendent F.. Hall, Opelika; Princi- pal l.. K. Benson, Hefiin, "The Meaning of Medical Inspection of Schools:'' re- port of committe and election of officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
BAPTISTS CLOSE
 ANNUAL SESSION
Home and Foreign Missions Discussed and Committee Reports
 Made

Yesterday saw the closing ot the seventy ninth annual session of the Bir- mingham Baptist association at the Avon dale Baptist church. The morning meet ing was largely devoted to the general dis cussion of the home and foreign missions, and papers by several prominent workers were read.
 Dr. J. R. Stodghil presented paper on state missions: c. ]. Bently of the Avon dale Baptist church read a report on home missions. comprising the work of the Baptist convention of the southeastern states. and Dr. w. M. Anderson of the Woodlawn Baptist church reported on foreign missions. After a general discus sion plans were made by the association to conduct a canvass of every Baptist church in the district to get pledges for mission work.
 The afternoon meeting after the devo tional exercises by the Rev V. c. Kincaid proceeded to listen to the reports of spe- cial committees by finance digest of let ters. apportionment and nominations Among other reports during the afternoon was one on aged ministers by the Rev R. w. Carlisle and the report on orphan age by the Rev. w. s. Brown. After general discussion of these various reports the miscellaneous business was disposed of. The evening meeting opened with de- votional exercises by the Rev. John w. Stewart and closed with an inspiring doc trinal sermon by the Rev. James R. Ed- wards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
TAFT SPEAKS ID
 WAR GOVERNORS Crowd Large and the Presi- dent Is Applauded
 Frequently

Altoona. Pa. September 25.-Pres dent Taft was the principal speaker to- day at Altoonas celebration of the | fftieth anniversary of the meeting here of the loyal war governors, who de- cided that Abraham Lincoln and his war policy should be upheld and his call for more troops should be met promptly with yolun nteers. The Presi- | dents speech dealt almost entirely with the conferences of the war gov ernors The President left late today for Beverly
 1 The President spoke today within the | canvas walls of a big tent The crowd was large and applauded frequently. MT Taft was introduced by Governor Tener of Pennsylvania. The President said in part;
 Fifty years ago today we were in the throes of a rebellion the like of which had never been seen in the world before and l hope may never be seen in the world again.
 Early in September. 1862 your great war governor, Andrew G. Curtin, con- cluded that while the war governors had been working and helping along the cause as. well as they could, the time had come when 300,000 more troops were necessary to accomplish the task before the federal govern ment, and so he suggested to MT. Sew ard, whom he met in New York, that 1t might be good thing to call the loyal governors and have them talk 1t out and tell the President how them out and tell the President how they were determined to uphold his hands
 And that is what Andrew G. Curtin proposed to do. He told Seward so and Seward told Lincoln, and Lincoln said: Let us have them,' and they had them. They came here. Some of them could not come and they sent repre- sentatives. but most of them came Then when they talked it out and got into their minds what they were go- ing to do and say. they went down to Washington on the 27th. and through Governor Andrew of Massa- chusetts northern hero who occupies place in the hall of fame with your own Governor Curtin, they drafted an address to MT. Lincoln. I want you to read that address. There are no | butts or ifs or 'ands' in it. There was one suggestion that they would like to raise 100000 more troops to have them in reserve. Then they did what was very dear to the heart of Mir. Lincoln, because two days before he had issued his emancipation procla- nation. They said:
 I've are with you on that, we con graduate you on it and we rejoice with you that you have taken Inc step
 There was no bad taste that fol- lowed that meeting. only there entered into the soul of that great patriot and President, Abraham Lincoln, the feel ins-you know it and I know it. that he had a nation behind him and that the cause he was engaged in was worthy of their lives and their for tunes and also the high resolve that he proposed to fight out the battle and bring back the erring sisters Into the union"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
MOTORCYCLE WRECK MAY PROVE FATAL Lloyd H. Smith Seriously
 Hurt Yesterday PRACTICING FOR FAIR Tore Down Three Panels of Fence When He Lost Control While
 Going Mile Minute
 at Fair Grounds

Lloyd H. Smith, a machinist living at 906 Second avenue. West End, was prob ably fatally hurt yesterday evening at 6:ii o o'clock at the Alabama State Fair grounds when a motorcycle upon which he was practicing for the coming races at the fair got beyond his control while he was going almost a mile minute, ran into the out side fence enclosing the race track and tore down thre panels, including the heavy wooden posts and the two-by-four rail- ings.
 Smith received broken arm in two places, a broken leg. broken, nose, three broken ribs severe cuts about the face and body and probably internal injuries. He was taken to the South Highlands in- firmary in Shaw's ambulance where It was stated last night that he was In a very good condition. considering the seri- ous nature of his injuries. He will be operated upon this morning, having not sufficiently overcome the shock to stand the operation last night He was uncon- scious after the accident for several hours but regained consciousness last night and hopes were entertained for his recovery provided no serious internal injury devel- oped,
 Bob Stubbs, who was witness of the accident, had the following to say last night:
 Several of the boys were practicine this afternoon and was timing them. My hoys had concluded their work and at the time of the accident there was but one other man on the track besides Smith, and he was not near him. I had timed Smith the round before he ran into the fence and at that time he was going the mile in one minute and five seconds. When the accident happened he was probably going about the same speed, if anything a little slower.
 He was riding an Excelsior machine and apparently the accident was due only to his losing control. The accident oc- Walter Gather was made cripple for life in the accident during the automobile races last spring. This is the quick bend in the track below the grandstand, just after the racer completes the long stretch in front of the grandstand Smiths ma chine had been fitted up with a light tire in front and heavy tire behind which did not look good to me, but this may not have had anything to do with the wreck. His machine was completely torn to pieces.
 Smith evidently hit the fence with great force. The way he broke up the fence and snapped solid two-by-fours made the scene look like an automobile had struck the fence instead of the much lighter motorcycle.
 Smith was unconscious when we picked him up. We did everything we could until the ambulance came and I hope he Is not fatally injured. although l feaI that severe internal injuries may be found when he is examined"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
WILLIAM MARCON| |SPA|NF JULY HURT Wireless Inventor Is Injured in Automobile Accident
 in Italy

Spezia, Italy. September 25.-William Marconi of wireless fame was injured to- day in an automobile accident near Bor- ghetto, in the valley of the Vara river. He was brought back to this city suffer- ing from a wound of the right eye and a badly bruised right cheek and temple He also was severely bruised about the body.
 MT. Marconi was motoring with his wife and shortly after passing Borghetto, in turning a sharp curve, his machine came into collision with another automobile from Genoa. Both cars were overturned. Mrs. Marconi was not injured, but MT Marconi's secretary and chauffeur re- ceived slight injuries In the other car were five women, all of whom received severe bruises.
 An eye specialist here said he hoped the optic nerve was not injured, but that it was impossible to say definitely until the swelling had been reduced. He or dered cold congresses. MT. Marconis temperature was reported tonight to be above 100.
 Among the first inquirers regarding the noted inventors condition was one from King Victor Emanuel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
W|LSON-MARSHALL . CLUB IN PIKE ACTIVE
Johnson States Something Like $500 Raised for
 Campaign

Montgomery, September 25.-tSpeciai)-- The Wilson and Marshall club of Pike county is one of the most active in the state, according to Frank Johnson chair man of the board of excise commissioners of Troy, who spent Tuesday in Montgom- cry.
 We have one of the best clubs in the state" declared MT. Johnson. We have raised by subscription for the support of the campaign something like $500, which l consider pretty good for our county
 Mir. Johnson spent considerable time in the office of William F. Feagin, chief clerk in the department of education, with whom he went to college. He swapped a number of jokes with "Bill' F'eagin while in his office, told him oA the educational advance made by his com munlty and finished by telling "Bill' he would vote for him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
GOVERNOR WILL
 ANSWER CITIZENS
O'Neal Determined Raises by Tax Commission
 Will Stand

Montgomery September 25.-(Special.)- Governor O'Neal will probably answer the citizens of Montgomery county, who met in mass meeting at the courthouse to- night for the purpose of protesting against the raises made by the state tax commis- sion. During the greater part of Wednes- day morning the governor was in the auditors office collecting figures, and this information will be used in his reply to the citizens of the county.
 Governor O'Neal declared that he in- tends tc use every effort in enforcing the laws of the state with reference to tax assessments in Montgomery county. Ac- cording to the executive. the people of the county are misinformed with refer ence to the duties of the tax commission. He maintains that many of the loudest in denouncing the administration and the tax commission are among the foremost in endeavsring to dodge their taxes.
 q shall wait until after the meeting.'' - said Governor Neal, when I shall have something to say in reply to their state ments. The property in this county has increased in value wonderfully during the past decade, as shown by statistics, yet there is 8 howl and a protest if the tax commissions shows any disposition to ar rive at an equitable assessment"
 It is expected that the governor will is- sue his reply to the taxpayers of Mont gomery county during the next few tdEHs. at which time he will show how property has increased in the county, and will also show what disposition he has made of his contingent fund, on which matter he has been attacked.
 The governor Is willing to meet the is- sue, he declares, and he believes that he has back of him in his contention not only justice, but the strong arm of the state.