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New-York tribune., 1912-03-13
ANOTHER POLAR SHIP
SAILS INTO HOBART
The Aurora Back from the Ant
arctic After Landing Two
Exploring Parties.
DR.. MAWS0N LEFT BEHIND
Monoplane Is a Feature OF
Equipment Carried by British
Expedition-Experts
in the Group.

Hobart, Tasmania, March 1.-THE
ship Aurora. which sailed from this port
on December . last with the Australian
Antarctic expedition, under the leader
ship OF DR.. Douglas Mawson. aboard, re-
turned to Hobart to-day. The Aurora is
commanded by Captain ]. K. Davis.
She landed two separate parties at two
points in the Antarctic regions, one
under DR.. Mawson on January 19 and
the other under DR.. Wilde. who is a vet
eran Of the Shackleton and Scott
marches, on February ID.
The Aurora found no trace of the
Claire coast, from which it is concluded
that it was an ice barrier that has
broken up since Durville's discovery. in
1893. The Aurora left Antarctica on
February 81, and will return in the
spring.
Chicago, March ia cable dispatch
TO THE Daily News" from Hobert, Tas-
mania, reads: THE Aurora, the ship
used by the Australian exploring expedi-
ton neaQeO Dy captain IouSioS Ah""
son, returned to Hobart to-day. after
landing DR., Mawson's party on Adele
Land and another party on Determine
ton Land. the most westerly point
reached by the American expedition
under Captain Wilkes in 1910"
Some of the best known British explorer!
are with the parties landed by the Aurora
which muster twenty-five men in all. The
most advanced feature OF the equipment Il
| a n1onoplane. in charge of Lieutenant Wat
| kins. who has taken part in number o
| aviation meets.
| Speaking of the value Of the aeroplane il
exploration. DR. Mawson said prior to tn
departure of the expedition: AN aeroplan
can fly over an ice crevasse or ridge a.
easily as over anything else, whereas {
| party on foot might have to search IONS
| time to find a pass. Moreover, an zero
plane can do a journey of $50 miles In three
! hours"
Lieutenant MINIS. of the Royal Fusleers
who is an expert on surveying and sleag
ing. and a Swiss, DR.. Merz, an expert witt
the skis. are included in the expedition, apf
Australians and New Zealanders complete
the complement.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-13
| MEXICANS VIOLATE BORDER
Armed Rebels Cross River Into
Ell Paso and Steal Horses.

Ell Paso, Tex. March 12-Armed Mexican
rebels crossed the river into FL Paso Ccun-
ty yesterday afternoon and took FIVE horses
and a saddle from residents Of the United
States near Fabens, Tex f. L. Deshazo.
who was in Fabans yesterday. brought the
report of the raid to-day.
A shipment Of 1000 rifles ordered from
the East, together with quantity Of am.
nunition for the rebels. is expected to ar
rive here tomorrow, according to the
Juarez authorities.
In the absence OF definite instructions
from Washington, the indications are the
military authorities here will not permit
the shipment to enter Juarez.
San Antonio, Tex. March 1.-THE re.
nainder Of Troop z. Sd Cavalry part Of
which left for Eagle Pass yesterday by
train. departed to-day for the border over
land Part of a pack train accompanied
the troop, carrying forage and supplies
Troop G and Fl of the Sd left to-day by
rail for Maria and Sanderson. They will
establish headquarters at those places and
patrol the border.
Washington, March l2-Rumors that
Mexican federal troops had engaged the
revolatonists in battle near Torreon and
had won a victory reached the State De-
partment here to-day. The report came
from Consul General Hanna, at Monterey
who said he heard that Torreon had been
relieved.
1t is reported that Henry c. SIanna is
well and safe at Durango. Railway CON-
munication with that city. however Is still
interrupted.
Chihuahua, Mexico. March p.-After the
manner OF Madero and his followers, Pas
cual Orozco and the revolutionists he leads
are 10 have their representative at Wash
inzton. Manuel Lujan and Juan Priete
Quemper, well known local attorneys. left
to-day for Washington to place before
President Taft the merits OF the revolu-
tionary cause
The commission was named by Orozco
and his counsellors in the belief that their
belligereney might be recognized.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-13
HERE FOR PAsTEUR TREATMENT
Victim of Rabid Dog Reported in
Serious Condition.

Paterson. N. j.. March 12.-John J. Hart
meier. formerly vice-president OF Hart
meier & Sons Company. manufacturers OF
furniture here. who was severely bitten
by mad dog In West Nutiey yesterday
is In a serious condition to-day.
Mr.. Hartmeier was hurried TO the Pas
teur Institute. New York. The head of the
dog was examined, and experts at the In
stitute said the animal had the worst case
of rabies they had observed Tor months.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-13
RECORD COAL OUTPUT
Philadelphia & Reading Company Mined
$4,000 Tons in February.

Pottsville. Penn. March 12-February
was the biggest month for coal production
In the history Of the Philadelphia and
Reading Coal and Iron Company. At the
companys big classification yards at ST.
Clair Palo Alto and Pottsville there were
handled 1854 cars. or $4,000 tons. Coal
trains were sent from here every half hour
during the month.
March thus far gives promise of breaking
any single months record the company has
ever had. Reports for the last five months
show that 4,0ss,000 tons Of coal were shipped
from the local yards.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-13
1000 MINERS ON STRIKE
Result of Non Union Men Refusing to
- Join United Mine Workers.

Pottsvlle, Penn. March 12-Although
three hundred Of the men who went on
strike at the collieries of the Lchigh Coal
and Navigation Company yesterday re-
turned to work this morning, the number
of idle men was increased by the closing
down OF the company's shaft at Coaldale,
making the total number of strikers about
$50.
The strike was the result of non-union
miners declining TO join the United Nine
Workers Of America, and the union miners
refused TO work until every employe wore
a button showing paid up membership.
There is no grievance against the company,
which employs about nine thousand men.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-13
PROPOSES HIGHWAY BONDS
Senate Bill Displaces Plan to
Amend Constitution.

Albany, March 12-The plan to amend
the constitution so as to permit the ex-
penditure OF an additional s5OOoo.Ooo for the
Improvement of the state highways has
been dropped. and to-day Senator Murtaugh
introduced bill providing for bond issue
OF SoDooo@ for highway purposes and the
proposition to be submitted to the people
for their approval at the fall election II
the measure passes the Legislature.
OF this sum s30.oooooo is to be set aside
solely for the Improvement OF state high.
ways and ssocoo,oco for county road i'm
provements. 1t is provided that the
money be distributed upon the basis OF
population, mileage and total area.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-13

Hong Kong. March 1.-THE situation at
Canton, where revolters under LUX.
brigand chief, are endeavoring to oust the
local and provincial governments, is re-
garded by the consular authorities here as
most alarming. European missionaries
have been ordered to quit the city at once.
Several British boats are waiting at
their piers in Canton to-day. On account
of the danger of sudden trouble they are
keeping steam up, ready to depart on the
instant If necessary. The gunboats sta
toned off Canton are cleared for action.
even the stokers being armed to the teeth.
The number of persons killed or seri-
ously wounded thus far is estimated by
refugees at between 100 and $50. The
followers Of LUX are meeting with stub
born resistance. and one of their chiefs
has been captured by the loyal troops.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-13
FIGHTING IN MOROCCO
Movement in Tangier Assumes
Anti Foreign Character.

Tangier. March 12-Reports reaching here
disclose serious situation in Morocco CITY
where the population has reyolted as A re-
suit Of the exactions of Caid Mtousi. one
of the chiefs, who was reported In 1898 TO
have proclaimed himself Sultan Of Southern
Morocco.
The movement is assuming an anti-for-
eIgn character German engineer has
been wounded.
Casablanca, March IA French column
has had fierce all day engagement with
the Zammour tribe. which II defeated with
heavy loss. The French casualties were
two men killed and nineteen wounded.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-13
HON0RS FOR AMUNDSEN
Norwegian Government Wishes
To Finance Next EXpedition.

Christiania, March PA motion was pre-
sented in the storthing to-day for the es-
tablishment of a chair for Road Amundsen
in Christiania University. The matter was
referred to the Budget Committee.
The Premier announced that the govern
ment on Thursday would propose that
grant be made Amundsen TO enable him to
undertake an Arctic expedition.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-13
TAKES SHARE OF CHINESE LOAN
Russia's Part To Be One-sixth-Trou-
bles in Canton.

st. Petersburg. March 1.-THE Foreign
oflce Yesterday informed the powers that
Russia is willing TO participate in the
Chinese loan, her share OF which Ia to be
one-sixth.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-13
Passengers All Kept Cool.

One OF them, Mrs Roy l.. Pendleton
of Atlanta, Ga, who was on her way
home, was standing with another woman
up In the peak Of the bow when they
first made out the oncoming Navahoe
through the mist. The Clyde liner
seemed, so Mrs. Pendleton said, to be ap-
preaching almost at right angles, and 50
near that she and her friend had only
time enough to turn and run few yards
back in their fright before the impac.
sent them sprawling. They were rot
hurt, however. No one even tainted or
developed hysteria. Mrs. Pendleton as
serted. while the quartermaster at the
wheel declared that he had hardly Felt
the shock when the two boats met.
The officers Of the Clyde Line and the
crew Of the Navahoe were so anxious to
avoid giving publicity to the accident
that thcy refused TO admit any one 10
their pier, No sc, North River. adjoining
the pier of the Savannah Line. Fred
Flake. civil engineer. of New York. the
lone passenger on the Navahoe, which is
commanded by Captain Packer, walked
out into the pouring rain in West street.
none the worse for wear, apparently, al
/, though the fates, he thought seemed fol-
| lowing him with violence. He explained
| that he went to the Navahoe from the
hospital In Georgetown. where he had
been confined for forty five days as the
/ result Of revolver bullet negro mad
pumped into him while he was surveying
| in the mountains of South Carolina
The Navahoe lay last night in her dock
with a bad list
New-York tribune., 1912-03-13
COAST LINERS IN CRASH
Continued from first page.

avoidable under the circumstances"
Captain Dreyer was asked
Il think it might have been avoided"
he replied. I'VE didn't hit the Navahoe;
she hit u.s."
The No. 1 lifesaving crew of Sandy
Hook stood by the two vessels after the
collision to give any aid needful, but its
services were not required. An unnamed
tramp Of the seas also fingered about
the scene, In case any quick transfer of
passengers might be necessary. The
Savannah was so little damaged that the
majority of her passengers spent the
night aboard of her.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-04-05
AMkWAR?!.
H{Rd1MSe1E4E{S5S
PATHETIC INCIDENT OF WAR
Body Of Unidentified Soldier Found at
Gettysburg Holding Picture Of
Three Children.

All wars, as is inevitable, give rise
to many pathetic Incidents, and our
own Civil war was no exception in
this respect, for after every battle
came stories of individual heroism or
sorrowful mementoes OF the loyalty
and devotion to the Union which actu-
hted our soldiers all through the con-
test.
: One melancholy incident that oc-
CURED after the battle Of Gettysburg
was the finding Of the body Of a SOL
der, unidentified, who had in his dead
hand a picture representing three chill
dren, on which the yes Of the dying
soldier had been fastened to the last.
The picture was brought to Phila-
delphia and the circumstances OF it's
finding widely advertised in the news
papers Of the country. A Photographic
copy OF 1t was also made, in the hope
that by its means the identity OF the
dead patriot would be ascertained and
the whereabouts of his family discov-
cred. says q writer In the Philadelphia
Enquirer. The copies were placed on
sale and were purchased in consider
able numbers, as the proceeds, 1t was
announced, were to be used for the
benefit Of the children If they were
found, and failing that, were to be
given to some benevolent institution
for assisting soldiers.
The broadcast publication Of tho
facts relative to the finding Of the SOL
der and the reproduction Of the por-
traits Of the children had the hoped
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-04-05
TENDER TROOPS TO LINCOLN
First Offer of Private Individual Was
Observation-Disclosures of Kan
sas Was Second.

So far as the printed records of the
rebellion show, the first private or in
individual tender of troops made to
the United States government was
that of one Charles H. Volk, captain
of the Elk artillery company, No. |,
of Elk county, Pennsylvania, writes j.
B. Work in the Chicago News. 1t is
a historical fact of record in the war
department at Washington, D. c.. that
Daniel McCook, Jr., stands of record
as having made the second tender of
local troops to the Washington au-
thorittes. Captain McCook's offer was
couched in the following terms:
"~Leavenworth City, Kan, Feb 20,
1S61.--The Hon. Joseph Holt, Secretary
of War. Sir: I have the honor to
tender to you and the government the
services of the volunteer militia COM
pany, consisting of sixty rank and file,
infantry, which l at present command.
We are willing to serve in any ca
pacity, and any way. and against any
powers which the public need may re
quire, or the constituted authorities or
der. Hoping that you will at least
give us an equal chance, l remain,
with sentiments of highest respect,
your obedient servant.
DANIEL M'COOK,
Captain Leavenworth State Guard
Captain McCook of the L~eavenworth
guards was afterward colonel of the
Fffty-second Ohio volunteer infantry
and ~brigadier general United States
volunteers and was MORALLY wounded
on the Confederate works at the dead
angle of Kenesaw. Ga, while leading
and commanding his brigade in the
assault June 81, 1864.
!. To Pennsylvania should be accorded
the honor of the first tender of troops
and to Kansas the honor of the Sec
ond tender of troops to the authorities
at Washington.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-04-05
LAYING hen requires N

A laying hen requires more water
than food.
The COWS that produce the largest
amounts of butter fat do 1t most eco
nomically.
The calves should by all means hA
kept in clean, well lighted and yen
tilated stables.
A gallon of cream testing rs per
cent. should churn a little over two
pounds of butter.
The object of COW testing and keep
ing record to improve b herd n
increase the output.
The thermometer must be used as
regularly in the dairy during the
summer as during the winter.
BY intelligent breeding and care.
most of the dairy herds can be
brought up to double their produc-
ton.
The spread between the common
and good cattle keeps widening all
the time, as good cattle are getting
scarcer.
By kneading and rubbing the teats
a good form may be given this organ
and future milk secretion be much
increased.
Prof. Smith of the Nebraska sta
ton believes that corn fodder is one
of the most economical feeds for fat
tening steers.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-04-05
IMPORTANCE OF THE BARREL
O1siness Part of Dairy Cow Should
De Well Rounded and Long-Legs
8iH4 Should Curve Out.

The Darrell is the business part of tho
sow, hence it should be well rounded
and long. The ribs should be far
apart and we'll sprung. The back
should be long and slightly arching.
The long tail is simply an indication
of 4 long spinal column. The legs
should be curved out, in order to give
ample room for the udder between.
This should be square, well set behind
and extending we'll forward. The teats
bhould neither be too long o too
short, and set square on the our quar-
bars. The texture of the udder should
Be like hat of a soft glove, SO that
when it is MIXED out, it would o
lapse. The whole form should be
redge-shaped. No one of these points
kAken alone is a safe guide; AIKEN
.eollectively they are safe to indicate
+ good COW.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-04-05

for result, and it was ascertained that
the soldier was a sergeant in the One
Hundred and Fif%ty-fOurth regiment Of
New York state volunteers. named
Hummiston, who before he enlisted
had resided in Portville, N. Y.
His widow recognized the pictures,
the first reliable information she had
received of her husbands death On the
battlefield. Details Of his life were
eagerly sought for and it soon became
generally known that Sergeant Hum
mission had been a harnessmaker by
trade, though early in life he had
been a sailor, making several whaling
voyages to the south Pacific. He en-
listed after the call for 100000 more
volunteers, citizens Of Portville assur-
ing him that his family should not suf-
fer during his absence. He was with
his regiment at the battle Of Chancel-
louisville and his captain testified to
his good conduct, soldierly qualities
and courage during the engagement.
Indeed, all who knew him in the army.
or in his home town also testified to
his sterling and lovable character.
The original picture was e to
Mrs. Hummiston and the story was
the means Of creating a wide and
heartfelt interest in the widow and the
three children, with beneficial results
to them all.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-04-05
BAzAARS OF CAIRO
Picturesque Vendors in Labyrinth
of Treasures.
Merchants OF These Shops Arc the
Most Patient In Old World
Temptation to Buy Sends Tour
kt Away Psnniisss.

Cairo, Egypt-The bazaars Of Cairo
are q network Of narrow lanes, turn
ing and crossing one another In 80 be-
vildertng a manner that b stranger
would lose his way In them inside OF
five minutes walking. The only re-
hinder of our own world writes an
English visitor in the Queen. rs the
tourist. Even he land she) has q
native dragoman dressed in the beau
tiful silks OF the country.
1T Is ama2ing what quantities Of
their ware these men OF b bazaars
get into the small space at their dis
posal. And they are SO keen ON their
business. They bargain with such
sest.
There are booths Of YER sort and
description, from those where one
sees priceless silk carpets from Per
sta to those where are heaped the
merest ~tr11es, and seated In the mid
die of each booth (when not engaged
in bargaining or i~ngratiattng himself
to possible buyers) sits the owner
murmuring the attributes of Allah to
his amber beads or smoking a chg
arctic in contemplative silence.
One lovely part to wander IN Is
the brass bazaar 1t seems one
get everything conceivable in lovely
carved brass while some are beauti-
fully inlaid with silver. This Is a very
chic bazaar, n n ts served with
coffee and Turkish delight
In one part they make the queer
est thfngs-scenes done in rough ap-
phuue work on coarse stun. There
they sit tailorwise On the floor Of heir
stalls, stitching away with the great
.est diligence, and when any n stops
to look, Iauding up their wares to the
skies. They are very good natured
in the way they will show their wares,
even though you tell them O have
no intention Of buying. or course
they do it in the hope that you may
be tempted to buy something. but
they are certainly patient. 1t Is Of
course one of their famous charac-
teristics in business-enormcus pa
thence.
Then there are the stalls OF little
%ltrifies, quaint and charming n most
Fascinating, though Of little value.
There is a tiny model Of a mummy
case about half an inch long, which
in spite of its smallness opens and
behold, inside a funny little doll, sup
posed to be a model of a mummy.
And here is Moses in the bulrushes,
and the lotus flower on every con-
,%ceivable thing-hatpins. brooches,
charms and so Il.
The precious stone stall, with its
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-04-05

My aunt has a beautiful parrot
which, like many others of it's species,
is addicted to profanity. To break
the bird Of this habit, my aunt would
duck him in water every time he
would swear. On an April day he had
been profuse in profanity, and had re-
ceived the accustomed ducking. Now,
1t happened that a brood of newly
Matched chickens had been drenched
in a shower of rain and auntie
brought them into the house and
placed them in the kitchen to dry, be-
meath the parrot, who was drying his
feathers. He seemed much interested
and gazed ~intently at the little chicks
for some time, and then exclaimed:
Did little fools; been swear
ing, too"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-04-05

i: NEk43@
IALANCING THE W RATION
'elrabIe to Furnish as Much Rough
n AGE as Possible Because 1t Ia
N Cheapest Food.

In making up a ration for cows 1t Is
haairable to feed as much roughage
- possible because 1t is usually the
hnrmers' cheapest feed. However,
- capacity of the animal is limited,
~ we must be ruled by common
AaGSe.
u is possible to balance a ration IN
peptein. carbohydrate and fat with
lH coarse dry roughage which the
- would not be able to consume IN
IRE enough quantities to produce a
kUaoonable amount of milk. 1t 10 easy
- Balance a ration Of grain alone
EW11ch is also undesirable.
The ration should be balanced IN
naanlount of roughage and grain as we'll
I'D protein, carbohydrate and fat.
H. amount of grain by weight should
boaaly equal the amount Of dry rough.
- and should usually be less than
GGshalf. This does not apply where
18Th roughage as silage is fed, be-
knnoe silage contains more moisture
- weighs heavier han other rough
-
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-04-05
His Preferences.

A distinguished eye surgeon tells =
good story of his hospital days. Three
other young, newly fedged ocuiists
and himself were chatting in their
quarters in the hospital when the con-
versation turned, as was natural In
young men, upon the beauty OF diher
ent colors Of eyes. One c~hamp1oned
the superior brilliancy and sparkle OF
the blue eye; another the depth and
fire Of the brown, while the third was
all for the clear, cool light Of the
hazel. After they had exhausted their
eloquence, with the usual effect Of con-
f1rming themselves in their original
opinions, the fourth young sawbones
suddenly broke in:
9" don't care a hang about your blue
eyes, or your brown eyes, or your graz
eyes! Just give me sore eyes and
plenty Of 'em-and I'll be happy"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-04-05
Jersey Cows.

I am building a herd of registered
jerseys and do not have many calves
to feed at a time. A very little calf
meal in a gallon of warm separator
skim milk three times a day is all
I let n calf have till large enough
to be put on some kind Of coarse, dry
feed, says a writer in an exchange.
I mix my own feed for grown dairy
cows. 1 swap my cottonseed for cot
tonseed meal, grind my corn into
meal, buy wheat bran and mix these
equal parts. I sometimes use lin
seed meal with these, equal parts.
This linseed meal Is used in the win
ter when we have no grass.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-04-05
"GHOsT" sCAREs OFF THIEF
Youngstown, O., Woman in Night.
gown Appears at Window and
Burglar Runs.

Youngstown, O.-Mrs. Peter Truog
failed to answer a doorbell owing to
the fact that she was i'll in bed. A
crack of broken glass caused her to
arise and investigate.
AS she raised the window shade, a
burglars hand was reaching through
the broken window to unfasten the
catch. The crook uttered a cry OF
horror as he saw the woman in her
night dress, evidently mistaking her
for a ghost.
Mrs. Truog. as frightened as the
burglar, managed to call the police
posure.