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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-04-11
RECEIVER IS APPOINTED
FOR ALLlS-CHALM ERS co,

Milwaukee. WIS, April S.-Receivers
were today appointed for the Allis-
Chalmers company by Judge Sanborn,
of the United States district court.
The receivers are D. w. Call, presi-
dent Of the company, and Gen. Otto II.
Falk, Of this city, a manufacturer and
president Of the Merchants and Manu-
facturers' association.
The appointments were made on the
application of the First National and
Wisconsin National banks, of this city,
both creditors of the company, and
w. w. Nichols, of New York, a bond
holder and stakeholder.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-04-11
ALLEN CLAN MEMBER
TO BETRAY OUTLAWS
Reported at Hillsville Reward
Has Lured Someone to Re-
veal Hiding Place.

Hillsville, Va, April 9.-For two days
the outside world has received no
direct information concerning the
movements Of the detective force
which is seeking Sidna Allen and Wes-
ley Edwards along the North Carolina
boundary.
Everybody here is much interested in
the report that a kinsman Of the flu
gitives has offered to bertay them for
a reward. Those directing the search
refuse to admit that any success has
attended their efforts to buy the secret,
but a well defined story is in circu-
lation to the effect hat a member Of
the Allen clan has agreed to tell the
hiding place Of his relatives for $1,000
and a promise Of protection from pub
licity.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-04-11
POINTS NORTH OF ST. LOUIS
NOT IN DANGER BY FLOOD

st. Louis, April 9.-The Mississippi
river was 30.4 feet here today, a slight
fall in "a hours, but the water is still
above the danger line. AT Hannibal
the river was 10 feet. six feet above
the food stage. No great damage has
been reported from n point north Of
here.
The United States engineers depart
ment steamer Nokohomis towing a
steel barge loaded with 800 tons of
provisions tents and forage for the
flood sufferers in Missouri, Kantucky
and Tennessee, departed today in
charge Of Capt. Walter Erwin. The
supplies were taken from the store
houses of the commissary department
on orders from the adjutant general at
Washington.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-04-11
IOWA PATENTS.

ing patents were granted to Iowans
for the week ending April 2, 1912, as
reported from the office of Clarence J..
LOTUS. patent attorney, Croker build
ing, Des Moines. Ia: Acetylene gas
generator. ]. M. Crowner, Batavia;
carrier, r. w. Franklin, Waterloo:
fountain mold, T. ]. Harrison, Subula;
TAPPING machine, w. ]. Kelly, Clinton;
wire stretcher, John McGilvery, Abba;
scale. Alfred Ruch. Minden: cell inter-
locker. Alvin Weis. Waterloo, and J..
Starman, Cedar Rapids; tool for ritual
istic purposes. B. T. Woods, Sheldon:
milling machine, w. Il. Shepard, Lee
Mars.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-04-11
ALL COUNTY OFFICES
FILLED BY REPUBLICANS

Des Moines, Ia, April 9.-The chair
man Of the democratic county conven-
afternoon, JOIN II. Mulvaney, called at
tention to the fact that now, for the
first time almost in its history, Polk
county is without any democratic
county official. The first Of the year
there were two democratic members OF
the board of supervisors, one died and
the other resigned, and both were sue
ceeded by republicans. 1t was charged
also that the attack made upon the
second of the two was part of a gen.
eral plan to keep all democrats out of
office in this county. The speaker also
declared his conviction that the primary
a had been made so that it is a detri-
ment to the minority parties.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-04-11
GAS AFFIRMATION
ENDS SUICIDE PACT

Des Moines. Ia. April 9.-Following
a violent quarrel. Arle Gray, aged 81
and Hattie Gray, his wife, aged 25,
turned on the burner in their gas stove
last night and were found dead in bed
this morning. Between them lay their
dog, also dead. Although the couple
left no note, 1t is thought they entered
into a suicide pact. Gray was for
merly manager of the Baltimore dairy
lunch. He came here from Lacona.
His wife was a former Sigourney girl.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-04-11
NEW YORK'S EASTER
SPOILED BY LIGHT RAIN

New York, April 9.-EaSter here was
half spoiled by rain. A morning sun
brought out the usual large crowds to
the churches. where more elaborate
musical programs and more eXtraya-
CANT floral displays than ever before
were noted, but by con the shadow
OF a storm was cast on Fifth avenue
p~romenaders and at l o'clock showers
sent fashion scurrying to cover.
BY 2 o'clock, when the parade is US
ually at its height. the long thorough
fare was deserted. In the late after
aoon IL poured
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-04-11
SECOND HEARING OF THE
"PATENT" CASE IS DENIED

WaShingtOn, April 9.-Hearing of the
so-called Monograph cas- was today
refused by the supreme court of the
United States.
on March IL, the court decided that
in selling a patent machine, a patentee
may require the purchaser to use only
such supplies for the machine as are
purchased from the owner OF the pat
ent. Notwithstanding that the supplies
are not patentable.
The government Joined in the appli-
cation for a rehearing and asked to be
made a party to the case.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-04-11
SHOT BY FORMER WIFE.

Des Moines, Ia, April 9.-Wylan
Pratt was shot and killed this after
noon by a woman formerly his wife.
but whose relations to him are at pres
ent unknown. The shooting occurred
in the Pratt home in North Des Moines.
The woman surrendered to the police,
alleging self defense.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-04-11
MAIN POINT LOST
IN GRAIN Rate SUIT
Commerce Commission Orders
Reduction of Inbound Rates,
But Not Outbound.

Washington, April "a partial
victory and a partial defeat in the
Sioux City grain rate case that has
been before the Interstate Com.
meree commission for more than
TWO years was announced today
when the commission handed down
ITS decision. The suit was by the
terminal Elevator company and
others against the Milwaukee and
all the other railroads entering the
city. The case is Of vast import
anoe and has been hard fought.
The commission held that exist
ing local rates o. grain from
south Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska and
minnesota are unreasonable and
u~niustly discriminatory. IL did not
order a now schedule Of local rates,
but directed that the Ease be held
open for the roads to submit a pro-
posed readiustment of rates to the
commission for it's consideration
and approval.
Main Point is Lost.
In other respects. however. Sioux
City failed to win the advantages hoped
for. The commission held:
That competitive conditions re-
quired the establishment a.. main
tenance of the Omaha and Kansas City
~ oIoi lloildl rates WHICH OOnt Exist al
Sioux City, inc therefore that the cir
and conditions surrounding
the transportation through the re-
spective markets are substantially dis
similar.
That as to great bulk of it's grain
tonnage, Sioux City labors under no
substantial disadvantage, but is on an
equality in rate and choice Of markets
with Omaha.
That the only substantial advantage
to Omaha over Sioux City shown by
this record Is the back haul privilege
from such territory as Omaha can
in competition with Sioux City
and other markets in direct line Of flow
Of h grain from point Of origin to ulti-
mate destination, which advantage,
however. as 1t obtains on a compar-
small tonnage, is not sufficient
basis for an order in accordance with
prayer Of the petition, in serious
Of western grain rates
with substantial loss Of evenue to the
carriers"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-04-11
Logical.

The car labored heavily over wet
and deeply SCARED roads.
Have you any idea where we are?"
asked Blinks.
NO." said Garraway, though the
roads suggest we are near either Wa.
terville or Rutland-I don't know
which."--Harper's Weekly.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-04-11
FARMERS ELEVATOR DEAL
RETURNS BIG DIVIDENDS

Onawa, Ia, April AT a meeting Of
the stockholders Of the Farmers elev-
ator. h board of directors was elected
as follows Levi Mcneil, Orval Nc
Neill. j. r. Murphy, c. G.. oliver, r.
Hackett, A. A. Clodfelter and VIM.
Kelly.
Three years ago the elevator was
bought at a cost of 50, 900. The bust
ness has paid for the building and
shares at $25 each are now valued at
$65 and zone are for sale.
A 10 per cent dividend was declared
from last years profits,
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-04-11
RIVER FALLING. REPORT OF
WASHINGTON WEATHER BUREAU

washington, April 9.-The weather
bureaus report on conditions in the
Mississippi river this morning says:
THE stage Of the river at Cairo, H.,
is 53.9 feet with a falling tendency. The
Mississippi Is falling above Helena,
Ark, with n stage at Memphis OF 43.7
feet, a fall of 1.6 feet from the high
water mark of Saturday. From Helena
southwark the rise continues as pre-
viously forecast"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-04-11
NEW SENATORS ASSIGNED.

Washington, d. c., April SIN the
committee assignments made by the
Senate yesterday, Senator Catron, of
New Mexico. was made chairman of the
committee on expenditures in the inte-
rior department, and Senator Fall, of
New Mexico, OF the committee on ex-
penditures in the department of COM
merce and labor.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-04-11
TURNING POINT OF
FLOOD IS AT HAND
Many River Steamers Are Ply.
ing Over the Inundated
Tracts, Rescuing the
Helpless.

Promise OF relief is given food suf-
ierers along the central Mississippi
river valley in the government bulle-
tins as to the stage of the river today.
The crest is thought to be passing
Cairo and Hickman, though towns be-
low these two places may see a further
rise.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-04-11
a Quarter Century

Before the public. Over Five Million Free
Samples given away each year. The con-
slant and increasing sales from samples
proves the genuine merit of Aliens Foot.
Ease, the antiseptic powder to be shaken
into the shoes for Tired, Aching, Swollen
Tender feet. Sample free. Address, Allen
S. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-04-11
wlcKERsHAM MAKES REPORT.

Washington, April 9.-Attorney Cen
eral Wickersham SEN 10 the House to-
Leslie ]. Lyons, United States attorney
for the western district of Missouri.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-04-11
BIG LOAN NEGOTIATED.

London, April S.-Russia has definite
ly agreed to participate in the six
power loan to China to the extent of
$50, 900, 900, says the Daily Telegraph's
st. Petersburg correspondent.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-04-11
Defined.

Freddie-Say, dad, what's morbid
curiosity?
Cobwigger-That's what the fellow
has who butts in ahead of you and
keeps you from seeing anything.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-04-11
Quiet, as a Rule.

What sort Of town Is Squidge-
ville?"
THE sort of town where a funeral
is a social event"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-04-11
FRENCH SENIOR ROBBED.

Paris, April S.-The residence Of
Senior Sebastian Mier. former Mexican
minister to France, was robbed. The
thieves secured Jewels valued at $50, 900.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-04-11
Extreme Mea

Extreme Measures.
81 hand my husband the bills.
"Well?"
Then he foots them"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-04-11

To overcome constipation and resultant
ills, take Garfield Tea, a pure herb laxative
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-04-11

CURED IN 9 TO IA DAYS
Your druggist will refund money IL PAZ ONT
MkNT falls TO cure any. case of Itching, Blind,
Bleeding or Protrud.ng Piles In 8 to Ii days. 50c.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-04-11
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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-21

all places visited by them. The pres
cnt law on this subject passed over
20 years ago is obsolete and useless
because 1t is made the duty of no ON
cial 10 enforce the same.
Any change that may hereafter be
made, and all new food legislation
should be made 10 conform IA nearly
as possible Ia the national law. The
national law and the Michigan law IN
their application To willful adultcratior
are practically alike. The differences
That exist affect technical questions OF
labelling, and have a tendency tn EN-
oarass and confuse hoEest manufac
turers who have no intention 10 de-
fraud the public, yet they are put Il
enormous expense in the preparati ons
of the different labels without afford
ing any real benefit To the consumer
Gy reason of such differences"
The report also contains articles
relative to dairylng by Deputy Com
missioner James Helme, and State
Analyst Fern Shannon gives in detail
the Investigations and examinations
made by his department last year. The
report Is one Of the most complete
ever published by the department.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-21

urday night, but was not open to Wis.
itors either Saturday or Sunday.
This morning 1t was taken TO Calu-
met and Hancock and did not return
to Houghton. 1t Will be open to Wis
itors this afternoon and evening. a
big meeting has been arranged for to-
night at the Amphidrome wber adj
dresses will be made by the trains
staff Of lecturers
The reception that has been ac-
corded tc the train in the upper pen
insula. has been most gratifying. Every
town that has been visited SO far has
turned out large chowds to see the ex-
hibits.
The meeting at the Amphidrome to-
night will be the third of its kind that
has been held in the peninsula. THE
first was at the 500 and the second at
Marquette.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-21
FOR WEIGHTS
AND MEASURES
Food Commissioner Asks For an
Efficient Law

In mis- annual report to Governor
Osborn, state Dairy and Food Com
missioner Gilman Dame says during
The past year there has been employed
IN the inspection work an average OF
twelve men.
The duties OF these men coy cred the
inspection OF food products at the fac
tory, Ia the Wholesale house and with
The retailer. The WORK also called the
inspectors to- the creameries, cheese
factories and other dairy producing
plants In the state as wei. as to the
dairies themselves. Drug stores,
bakeries, restaurants, hotels. ice cream
plants apd all other places. where
foods are kept or stored. We're visited
by the representatives oi tile dairy
and food department
There was appropriated for the
dairy and food department by the
last legislature $52,64s.90. but the-de.
partment expended only s41,122.45 and
$il,52G45 was turned back into the
state treasury.
During the past year The depart
pent made s2025, inspections. which
are divided as follows: Food inspec-
lions, S12,154; bakeries, 3,l11. dairies,
cream factories. creameries, etc, 2,3O7
hotels, 352, and drug stores 2."73. Four
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-21
ADDITIONAL HOUGHTON
HAZARDOUS BOAT TRIP.
Duluth Men Have Close Call After
leavino Houoht,n

After g. decidedly hazardous trip in
the cruising launch 'Inquisitive, a
:S-foot boat which Is propelled by a
5)-horsepower gasoline engine, Will
liam White Jr.. and ]. A. McLennar of
Duluth. who left Houghton Tuesday,
reached Bayfield,, Wis. yesterday
morning and tied up to await more ia
vorable weather, says the News
Tribune.
while a big sea was rolling during
all the trip from Houghton to Ash
land, Wis. there was not time when
we felt that we were in any real dan
ger" said William White, Jr discuss
ing the trip. III was pretty stormy ali.
right, but our craft is of the cabin
variety, and the waves simply rolled
over without doing any harm. We
reached Ashland Thursday night and
left there, intending te go through to
Duluth. A decidedly heavy sea was
running and we thought It, best to lie
in tn await more favorable weather."
The ''lnpuisitive." with White, Nc
Lehman and n Marquette man, namel
Ward Powell. ftft Marquette Monday
travelling as far as Houghton that
evening, when stop was made IT,
provision for the trip to Duluth. Powell
quit the boat at Houghton, and White
and McLennan left Houghton Tuesday
for this city.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-21

chemists were employed in the de-
partment during the year, one OF
whom gave his entire attention TO the
drug work
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-21

Many seeds that Americans throw
away are used by the Chinese as food
delicacies Roasted watermelon seeds
are always offered at the tea houses
and thcaters. There are several varie-
ties-red, black, yellow and white. The
red are considered the best and some
watermelons are grown especially for
these seeds. Squash and pumpkin
seeds are similarly used, not only in
China, but by the Russians in Siberia,
Sunfower seeds are eaten both raw
eaten these seeds in China speak fav-
OrablN of them.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-21
TO ENTE RTAIN.
Copper City Fire Department Will
Give Oancinu Party.

Sive OsUSHl9 TdrtJ'
The Copper city flremen will Civ,
another of their popular dancing par
ties i'm Kuhn's hall on Saturday, Oct
ober 26, says the Kewcenaw Times
The department have given the public
a couple of parties in the past which
were very much enjoyed
The firemen are in need of the support
of their towns people and it is hoped
by them that the hall will be vel
filed at this dance.
Manager Albert Voelker, whose or.
chestra has been secured for The
evening has prepared the following
program, which program includes a
number of the latest dance numbers:
TWo-step-Who Are You With To.
night?
Waltz-Jolly Fellows.
Two-step-Put Your Arms Around
Me Honey.
Waltz-Dream of Heaven.
Two step-Everybody's DOM 1t.
Waltz-Td Love to Live in Love .
land
-step--Oh. You Beautiful Doll.
Waltz-Rose Leaves.
Two. step-Esyptia.
Intermission.
Waltz-Italian Nights
Two. step-Sweet Italian Nights.
Waltz-Wedding of the Winds.
Two step-Silver Bells.
Waltz-Dreams ut Twilight.
Two-step-l'illy.
Waltz-Chirlbfribin.
Two step-'Wh ben Broadway Was a
Pasture.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-21
s2s,sso.o2 s24.sss.4

1928, $4,000 S24,999.4t
The various townships were author
ICED Ia raise the following amounts
for township. highway, poor and
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-21
DR." TILL IN TROUBLE.

st. Paul, Mimi, Oct. 21.-"Dr" John
I'll, New Richmond. Wis.,. must stand
trial here In the $4,000 damage suit
filed by Thomas ]. F1aherty. alleging
fraud in connection with plaster treat
ment administered.
This decision was narded down by
the Minnesota supreme court today on
DR." THIS appeal on demurrer In
which he alleged that the charge did
not constitute n basis of action for
fraud.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-21
Hours of labor?

lOuIS VI ldDOI?
: The average number of hours work ex-
acted from each employe in 1894 was 1919.
In l9l it was reduced to SO.
Although the days work is one hour
LESS. the days wage is nearly ONE
DOLLAR MORE. And the total
amount paid in wages in Michigan in 1911
was nearly SEVEN MILLION DOL
LARS IN EXCESS of the total amount
paid to labor in 1894
But the FARMER. you may say. how
has HE. been bene6teda
The price Of wheat in 1894 was s.
cents; NOW it is $l.06. Corn WAS 80
cents while PRESENT quotations are GO
cents per bushel. Oats. barley. rye. hay.
butter, cheese. eggs and milk have nearly
doubled in value. Horses, cattle, sheep
and swine have greatly increased-nearly
doubled-in value.
And conditions throughout the entire
country compare with those of Michigan.
The amount of money in circulation has
increased approximately 50 for every man.
woman and child in the United States dur
ing the Taft administration
The total bank clearngs increased from
$l38.823. 100000 during RooseveIt's ad-
ministration to $l53.369.OOO,OOO under
Taft rule.
The total amount deposited in banks
under three years of Roosevelt was $ll,
667.OOO,OO0. During three years of
Taft's occupancy of the White House they
amounted to $l4.53l 100000.
Would you changer
The postofice receipts during the Roose-
welt administration was $l62.0OO,OOO and
they jumped to $2I4.OOO.OOO during the
three years following the ascendency of
MIR. Taft to the presidential chair.
Forgetting the fine language, the oratory,
the hish-soundng phrases of politicians who
seek a change for their own benefit, ask
yourself the question. Would a
CHANGE benefit ME2"
Are you a laborera Then ask yourself
if change would raise YOUR wages and
ask yourself the question as to whether or
not it would throw YOU out of Job.
You are enjoying prosperity NOW. Do
YOU want changer
Are you farmer? You are getting
higher prices than ever before for your
farm products Fewer of you are working
10 raise mortgage from the homestead.
Some of you have just pulled off that
plaster the Democrats placed on the
home-the shelter of your wife and chill
dren.
The wise man votes for what is best for
HIMSELF and those he holds dear to
him.
Do YOU want change,
A vote for William Howard Taft isa
I'D for further prosperity and material wei
are. 49,
E CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-21
Better M,rce Meat Now.

"hoin gave MS entirc httention 10 TIT
drug work.
Better M,rce Meat Now.
In the past twelve monrlis Comllis
sioner Dame has paid particular at
which heretofore had attracted it'll,
attention from the department. Mine,
meat was one of the products tina
received some attention and of thi!
Commissioner Dame says:
1T H. the understanding OF thos,
charged with the enforcement Of tn,
states food laws that minoe mea
means legally what The housewife,
and consumers understand IL TO mean
Il mixture of boiled meat, suet, etc.
with frair added. AS mince meat was
and il manufactured I'm the homo
corn syrup has no place in its formula
and a considerable amount of meat l.
always present, The investigation by
this department disclosed the fact thai
in some brands Of commercial mince
meat there was no meat Of any kind
or description present.
"Mince meat without any meat In
Ut was determined TO be not in con-
fornity with the spirit and intent of
the states food law and II is now held
that mince meat shall contain not less
than 10 FER cent cooked meat. Manu-
factnrers were warned 10 comply with
the law as Interpreted by the depart
inert and almost without exception
changed their formulas.
Weights and Measures Law.
Il would recommend that an eff e
Gent state law be passed relative to
weights and measures. Tho food in
spectors Of this department could
with very little additional trouble. IN
spect the WEIGHTS and measures of