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The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-02-07
GOES BACK TO YEAR 17f6
Oldest Structure In Berks County,
Pennsylvania, Was Built by Swed-
Ish Settlers at That Time.

Douglasville, Pa.-Of much interest
to automobilists passing through the
SchuylkiIl valley is the =old Swede
house here. The historic structure,
the oldest building in Berks county,
marks the northernmost settlement in
the state of the Swedes, who were
the first white settlers of Pennsylva-
MIA The building was erected in 1716
and with the exception of slight al
terations stands as it did nearly two
centuries ago.
The Swedes who penetrated the I'M
known wilderness were a part of the
colony which effected the first settle
ment on the Delaware in 1888. At
that time this section Of Pennsylva-
MIA was known as New Sweden. The
question Of encouraging the settle
ment of this region by the Swedes
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-02-07
HUSBAND FAlR' BIG EVENT
Really the Ceremony Of the Year In
Quaint Belgian Village ef
Eceusslnes.

Brussels, Belgium.-The tenth an
sual husband fair" OF the quaint lit
lie village of Eceussines. situated q
few miles from the Belgian capital.
was held recently.
Just about a decade ago the maid
ems Of the town resolved to take ac-
i've steps to remedy the serious fall
ing on in the number OF eligible
young bachelors. Believing In the
welI-known feed the wretch" prin-
ciple, they organized a breakfast, con-
sisting chiefly of those dainty little
cakes for which the Belgians are not
ed, washed down with delicious cof-
fee and fresh cream. All the girls OF
the town club together to pay the cost
Of the breakfast. the excursions. and
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-02-07

WOMAN suffrage is one thing that a
North Carolinian doesn't bother about
until his lady friends tell bin what he
has to do. A North Carolinian can face
any emergency when he has to do it,
says an exchange. Suppose you had to
be South CarOlinian and you had to
face the fact that Blatherskite Blease
was the chief executive Of your State?
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-02-07

The editor Of the Climax Acknowledges
with thanks his appointment as a dele
gate TO the Southern National Highway
Association by Gov. McCreary. This
important convention will be held at
Asheville, n. C, beginning Feb. 18th.
II he can get off he will likely attend.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-02-07
Homes For Sale.

Several beautiful and desirable homes
in Winchester, Ky, at reasonable pr
ces. also blue grass farms, large and
sr all ones. Call and see US. LOOMS
& Oldham, % North Main ST., Win
chester. Ky. 80 81
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-02-07
Architects Notice.

l am prepared to draw plans for
buildings and remodelIng of all kinds.
VIII also furnish estimates or superin-
tend construction of such work. Phone
l01. Orders left for me at THE CLIMAx
Office will receive prompt attention.
3l-tf N. B. TURPIN.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-02-07
Public Sale
WILL ON
Saturday, February 18th

at IL o'clock, sell 40 acres Of land on
the west side Of county road or extern
sion Of Third-st. Said land will be sold
as whole and in FIVE acre lots-ths
way it produces most mouey viii be
accepted. However, from the lot near
est the L. & A. depot and tacks will be
cut 10 feet TO make the 81 eet wider
which runs back west to Waller BEN
lett's farm.
The remainder Of this 5 acres will be
divided into town lots 80 feet wide by
156 feet deep.
This land is very rich and raises good
crops of any thing. Will easily make
1000 pounds Of tobacco to the acre.
Now is the chance to buy a small farm
only one-half mile from the court
house. The sale will be TO the highest
and best bidder and there will be no by
bidding.
TERMS OF SALE-One half cash
and balance payable in six months Sc
cured by negotiable notes bearing 8 per
cent. interest from date Of sale.
S. Neville MOberley
IS Ct
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-02-07
Sheriff's Sale
For Taxes 1912 of Land
And Town Lots

d. A. McCord, sheriff of Madison
county, KY. will offer at public sale 10
front of the court house door in Rich
mond on
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-02-07
Monday, March 3, 1913,

(couIt day., between the hours of 10
a. m. and p. m. the following proper
ty to pay the taxes assessed against the
same for the year 1912.
d. A. McCoRD, Sheriff.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-02-07

Let US make you prices on field seeds.
We handle the best. D. B. Mckinney
87r
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-02-07
Bic Ben
The best of everything

Is coming. Watch Tor this announce
ment
The best of everything for the black
cake. all fresh and new
ID. B. MCKINNEY,
25 If Main Street Grocer.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-02-07

If you have any corn for sale. see
Earring. He has advanced his bid. 81 At
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-02-07

Pinkstone's hrs IA acres 3 60
Reed Abe one acre land ----- 6 25
White Mary acres land ------ 2 80
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-15
WEAK TEAMS ARE
TO RECEIVE HELP
National Commission Has Plan
Up for Consideration at
Cincinnati Meeting.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept. 15.-Major
and minor league magnates and
others interested in the drafting OF
players by major league clubs from
minor leagues were present when the
national baseball Commission began
its annual meeting today. More
drafts are entered than in any year
since the national agreement went i'll
20 effect 1t is reported the commits
sion will discuss a new plan for draft
ing players which would give an ad-
vantage to second division teams in
major leagues which would help
them build up. At present all clubs
in the big leagues have equal advan-
tage.
Chairman Hermann announced that
instead of the old way of placing in
a hat the names of major league clubs
who had entered drafts for same play
er of a class A or AA club and con-
filming the selection to the player
named winner in the lottery be given
opportunity to choose any player from
that club on which drafts have been
made by any club. The old rule pro,
vided only one player could be draft.
ed from one club and the winner in
a drawing could only obtain the man
for whom it entered draft
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-15
BOWERY MOURNS
FOR DEAD LEADER
Impressive Honors Paid the
Memory of Big Tim" Suli-
van in Gotham.

New York, Sept 15.-"Big Tim"
Sullivan passed through the streets of
the East Side the last time today. The
body was taken this morning to the
old cathedral st. Patrick's a quarter
Of a mile from the rooms of the asso-
citation bearing his name. where it lay
in state since Saturday afternoon.
Tens of thousands of men and women
from every section of New York had
gazed on the features there, and a
throng as only the East Side can fur
nish followed it today to the cathedral
and to the last resting place in Cal
vary cemetery, Brooklyn. A delega-
ton of congressman led the mourn
ers and behind them marched the
longest funeral trains the East Side
has ever seen. A thousand members
Of the Timothy d. Sullivan association
and a dozen other East Side organiza.
tiOns and an army of the Bowery' s
poor were in line.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-15
BURGLARS BLOW
OPEN TWO SAFES
Crimes Committed During tho
Night at Atkinson Not Dis
covered Till Morning.
FIRST HAUL DISAPP0INTS
Taking Chance on Explosion Arousing
Citizens Thieves Try Again
With Poor Results.

Atkinson, ILL.,, Sept. 15.-Yeggmen
blew safes in two business houses here
last night and escaped with Sis cash.
Being disappointed in the size of their
first haul they risked the chance of
the first explosion awakening citizens
and broke into a second building. Only
one resident of the village heard the
charges fired and he was not aware
of their significance and did not give
an alarm.
The first place entered was the hard,
ware store of NJ. T. Booth. The front
door was pried off the hinges and
nitroglycerine used in blowing up the
safe, which was completely destroyed
All the currency in it, 800, was taken
FORCE REAR DOOR.
At tie other place, Rumler's gro
cery, rear door was forced open and
the method used in forcing the safe re-
peated. But S1S was found here.
The robberies were not discovered
till the morning. Then there were nc
promising clues to work on. 1t is be
lieved that the yeggs came and went
by auto.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-15
CHARGE FAILURE
TO A new RULING
Big Coal Companies Located in
Chicago Are in Hands of
Receivers.

Chicago, H., Sept 15.-Fred A.
Bussa and T. j. O'Gara, appointed
Saturday as receivers for the O'Gara
coal company of Harrisburg, the Big
Muddy Coal company, Harrisburg and
the Saline Colliery company, with IL
abilities of S1,5OO,OOO, were today ap-
pointed by Federal Judge Carpenter,
acting on a petition of creditors. re-
ceivers for the Middle States Coal
company. The Vivian Colleries com
pany and the Imperial Mining COM
pany, Illinois corporations, whose IL
abilities aggregate s1,00O,OOO. Coun.
sci Hanecy for the creditors, said the
insolvency was brought about by a
new rule of the United States com.
merce commission requiring railroads
to insist upon payment of freight
bills within 80 days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-15
VOTE IN PRIMARY
ON BENCH LIGHT
Puterbaugh, Craig and Shay
Nominated for Supreme
Court Vacancy.
SUPREME COURT NOMINEES.
CHARLES c. CRAIG

SUPREME COURT NOMINEES.
CHARLES C. CRAIG
of Galesburg .......... Democrat
LESLIE D. PUTERBAUGH
of Peoria .......... Republican
ARTHUR II. SHAY
OF Streator .....-..... Progressive
Returns received from the 10
counties in the Fifth supreme court
district indicate an unusually light
vote polled in the primary elections
for supreme court justice to succeed
John P. Hand. In Peoria county the
vote was only about one-tenth of the
normal poll.
The nomination of Leslie D. Puter-
baugh of Peoria, republican, is assur.
ed, he being the only candidate OIL
that ticket On the basis of returns
received Charles c. Craig of Gales
burg, democrat, is nominated on that
ticket over A. NJ. Bergland of Galva.
On the progressive ticket the nom
ination of Arthur H. Shay OF Streat'
or is assured. The other progressive
in the race was John Root of Galva
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-15
SuIzer SIeuth Charges
Party Leader Keeping
Campaign Funds.
SECURED TO HELP DIX
Alleged Contractors Contribut-
ed Large Sums in Fight
for GovernorShip.

Albany, y. Y, Sept. 15.-Instead of
Appearing before Judge A. Hennessy,
Governor Suffers special investigator,
to answer charges of having failed to
account for money contributed to him
in the gubernatorial campaign of 1903,
Norman E. Mack, former chairman of
the democratic national and state COM
mittees, today through his secretary
served Hennessy with a summons and
complaint in a $4,000 libel suit
Mack complains that Hennessy
caused to be published charges to the
effect that the plaintiff unlawfully ap-
propriated to his own use moneys con-
tributed by others as campaign fund
toward the election of John A. Dix as
governor" Mack said the publication
also charges in effect that the plaintiff
blackmailed corporations and individ-
uals with the collection of campaign
funds.
BLACKMAIL Is ALLEGED.
Hennessy in a statement today said
he has personal knowledge that canal
and highway contractors and others
were blackmailed for sums approx
mating 100000, which were not re-
ported by Mack. 81 predict the libel
suit will never come to trial" said
Hennessy. Mack could not be drawn
into court even by his bosses and
friends, Charley Murphy and Ross
Fitzpatrick"
Concerning Arthur A Mclean of
the democratic state committee, who
failed to appear today. Hennessy's
statement says: -.- ~,
Mclean of course does not dare
come. In any event his case is for
the first grand jury we can take it
to-" Charges of the gravest nature
respecting alleged misuse of campaign
funds are included in Helnessy's
statement
STAR WITNESS GONE.
New York, Sept. 15.-Frederick l..
Colwell of Yonkers, regarded as the
star witness against Governor SuIser
at the forthcoming trial of impeach-
ment charges, has disappeared, accord
ing to a statement of the impeach-
ment managers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-15
FL. HOUCH, NOTED
SPORTSMAN, DIES
Writer and Promoter of Boxing
and Baseball Passes at
Philadelphia Home.

Philadelphia, Pa, Sept 15.-Frank
L. Hough, sporting editor of the Phila-
delphia Enquirer. is dead at his home
after a long illness. He was 55. and
was known from coast 10 coast At
various times he had financial inter
est in both boxing and baseball. In
1901 he was instrumental in placing
the American league on a firm founda-
ton in this city and had much to do
with bringing players of the National
league 70 the American. Last fall he
sold his interest in the local Ameri.
cans to Connie Mack,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-15
WILL HEAR THAW
WRIT TOMORROW
Protection of United States AL.
lays Fears of Attempts at
kidnapping.

Colebrook, n. H., Sept. 15.-Harry
ThaW awaited anxiously today the ar
rival of Federal Marshal Mute bear
ing notice to Sheriff Drew that the
fugitive must be produced on a writ
of habeas corpus before Judge Aid
rich at Littleton tomorrow morning.
ThaW will then be under the protec-
tion of the United States pending dis
position of the writ and this guarantee
of safety in the face of many rumors
of kidnapping was source of relief
to him. Thaw lawyers desired to
have the argument continued in order
that the writ may be available at a
later date, should it be found neces-
sary to block extraditon. If Aldrich
insists that the argument proceed to-
morrow it might result in freeing
Thaw at once prior to the eXtradition
hearing which Governor Felker has
set for Wednesday. With Thaw free
again serious complications would be
possible. His lawyers would be act.
ing within their rights if they attempt,
ed to rush him from the state. Jerome
and his forces would of course seek to
hold him. A physical struggle be.
tween the factions is not out of the
question as both sides have a lot of
private detectives On hand.
Concord, n. H., Sept. 15.-Governor
Felker's desk is buried beneath a pile
of letters and kilograms relating to
the Thaw case. Most of these mess.
ages appeared to be the result of a
movement originating in Kansas to
create sentiment favorable to Thaw
The governor is not expected at the
statehouse today. Official request for
the extraditon of Thaw has been filed
at the governors office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-15
MULHALL FIBBER
Mr.. COLE STATES

Washington, D. c., Sept. 15-For-
mer Representative Cole of Ohio to-
day before the house lobby commit
tee. branded as false the charges made
against him by Mulhall
"Mulhall came to my office" said
Cole, and started to tell me had TO
stop my fight on Speaker Cannon. l
ordered Mulhall out of the room and
told him if he returned / would throw
him out Of the window. From that
day have never seen Mulhall. That's
the way served the national MANI.
facturers."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-15

l procured marriage license. She
trusted me. ! am priest and ordain-
ed to perform the marriage ceremony,
so when she insisted upon a ceremony
/ married myself to her. There was
no need of any other priest doing it.
1t was just as absolute as If l had
called in another person with author
ity 10 perform a marriage ceremony.
She was my wife"
The priest, according to his story,
was born in Aschaffenburg. Germany,
in 1881. He attended college and at
the age OF IS enrolled in St Angus
tines seminary in Mainz and on Dec
&c, 1904. was ordained. He held sew
eral charges in Germany and then
came TO America because Of poor
health.
After remaining in New York City
short time he was assigned to a
church at Louisville, KY. In 1909 he
went to Trenton, n. j., and in Decem-
ber 1910. he became assistant to
Father Braun, rector of st. Boniface's
church, where he met the Aumuller
girl
In November, 1912, Schmidt left St
Boniface to become assistant rector
Confined on Page Five.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-15
ARE SLAIN
IN A FAMILY WAR

Memphis, Tenn, Sept 15.-The po-
lice are searching for D. E. Baxter. 80,
a telephone lineman, who it is said,
e-rly today went to the home of his
wife's father, Henry Smith, and shot
and killed Smith and his wife and
son Oscar, 16. Baxter and his wife
have been separated. Mrs Baxter sue
ceeded in eluding her husband and
escaped from the house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-15
Milk PRODUCERS
Get PRICE BOOST
Increase in Elgin District Is
Ten Cents per Hundred
Over Last Year.

Elgin, Ill, Sept. 15.-Winter con-
tracts for milk opened in the Elgin
district today by big dealers offering
an increase of 10 cents a hundred on
a fiat rate over last years price. This
years fat rate offer is S175. For
milk that tests 3.S or over the aver
age price offered is S1S5. Producers
in Elgin signed up freely, but in other
localities it is declared the farmers
are holding off for an average of
s1-9212 for the winter months, Octo-
ber to March inclusive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-15
union VETERANS
GATHER IN Dixie
Annual Encampment of Grand
Army of Republic Opens at
Chattanooga.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Sept 15.-As-
sembled for the first time in a South
ern city, more than $4,000 Union vet
erans are here today foT the opening
of the 47th annual encampment of the
Grand Army of the Republic Several
thousand representatives of allied or
ganizations, meeting in this city sim
ultaneously with the annual encamp-
ment are also in the city. Incoming
trains today swelled the attendance
and a record crowd is predicted dur
ing the encampment week, which ends
Saturday. Today is Lookout Noun
tain Day" Despite light rain hun
dreds visited the famous battle field.
Minneapolis, Mimi, Sept. 15.-The
39th annual sovereign grand lodge of
the Independent Order of Odd Eel.
lows formally opened this morning.
Delegates are present in every part OF
the United States and Canada, Euro
pean countries, PHILIPPINE Islands and
Hawaii. Many thousands of visitors
were already arrived and more are
expected during the week.
Boston, Mass, Sept. 15.-The Con.
yention of the International Brother
hood OF Electrical Workers opened in
Faneuil hall today. The first time in
the history of the brotherhood, women
were seated as delegates on the floor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-15
PROC CAMPAIGN.
BODY APPOINTED

Washington, D. c., Sept 15.-The
progressive congressional campaign
committee organized today and 19
progressives Of the house and Sena-
tor Poindexter were named upon it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-15
FALLS
TOHISDEATH
ATKNOXFAIR

Galesburg, Ill, Sept. Is
Aviator Lille was killed at the
district fair today when a gust
of wind hit his machine when
several hundred feet in the air.
Several thousand saw the
accident.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-15
ASK S25,OOO,OOo
FOR GOOD ROADS

Washington, d. C., Sept 15.-Sena-
tors Thornton and Bankhead introduc-
ed bills appropriating s25.000,00O for
good roads operation with
states.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-15
On Long Trip.

Friends in the city have received
word that Bert Mayo of Moline has
arrived at Salt Lake City on his over
land trip in an auto hearse He IS
enroute from Los Angeles to Boston,
and expects to stop here on his waxs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-15
ST. Louis Merchant Dead.

st, Louis, Mo, Sept 15.-Elias
Michael, president of one of the largest
wholesale and retail dry goods firms in
st. Louis, is dead, aged 50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-15
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Evening star: Jupiter Morning
stars: Saturn. Venus. Mars. Mercury.
Total eclipse Of the moon visible part
ly in the United States. Moon enters
shadow at Charleston. S. c., 5:33 a.
m; Chicago. 5:2:1 a. m; Denver, 1925
a. m; San Francisco 2:42:S a. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-15
URRUTIA RESIGNS.

Mexico City, Sept. 15.-Dr. Aurell.
ano Urrutia, Mexican minister of the;
interior, author of the so-called ulti.
matum to the United States, which
was promptly repudiated by Foreign
Minister Gambio, has left the cabinet.
His resignation was accepted at mid
night by Huerta. 1t is said foreign
diplomats here were opposed to the
retention of Urrutia because Of his
antiforeign sentiments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-15
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till p. m. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.

and Vicinity.
Generally fair tonight and Tuesday,
not much change in temperature, mod
crate winds.
Temperature at Z a. m 40. Highest
yesterday 76, lowest last night 40.
Velocity of wind at Z a. N. 10 miles
per hour.
Precipitation none.
Relative humidity at Z p. m. SO, at
Z a. m4 Il.
Stage of water "a, no change in last
As hours.
J. NJ. SHERIER, Local Fprecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-15

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The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-07-19
SCHOOL AT PRINCE
Tax Levied to Obtain Funds to Con.
struct New Buildings

A new school house is to be built
In the near future at the Priael
Consolidated mine At the last
meeting of the board of county COM
misioners, B. L. Smith, represent
ing the Prince Consolidated Mining
& Smelling company, and Nelson
Baker, one Of the trustees appeared
and presntd petition asking the
board to make a levy Of 25 cents upe'
each $100 assessed valuation of prop
crty in the Prince district The
petition was granted and the board
ordered an advalorem tax levied OF
property lying and being within th'
boundaries of the Prince school dist
riot including the proceeds OF mines
such tax is to be in addition to thu
levies heretofore made for stat
county and other special purposes
and is to be known as the Primo
school fund.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-07-19
ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
Commissioners Appropriate Money for
Such Purpose

The board of county commissioners
received communication from Jos.
McGiffie at Delamar asking for an ap-
preparation Of 500 to be applied on
road Improvement in that vicinity.
The sum OF $45.51 was authorized
with the understanding that the sum
be taken from the Delamar town fund
Robert Finn, supervisor of the
Phoebe district. asked for an approp-
Ration Of $50 for like purposes and
the request was granted.
|. Huntsman, supervisor OF the Cal
iente road district. asked for an ap-
preparation of $50 to be expended on
road improvements in the vicinity OF
Caliente. This request was also
granted.
A petition was received from the
owners and agents of property on
Front street, and adjacent to that
street in the town of Caiiente, ask
ing the board to order that Front
street be opened in westerly direc-
ton to connect with the c1uny road.
The board ordered the clerk to not
lily the petitioners that the the
board had no jurisdiction over the
land adjoining the townsite OF Cali
en- over which this road would have
to be constructed, they therefore
could not order the street op ned as
prayed for in the petition, and in the
syent that a right Of way was secured
over said land from the owners there
"a they had no objections to road
) ing made pro- idtas that the peti
Il ners would y a tao expense o
ssraeti1g sale To'd.
a aso was rs39 wed fora tae
=. 1. A. e s. L. P. r. Co, Ter Ger
tain grou1d in thetoTa q Cal
a all Sc fjr fire her.
and right-of-way for pipe lines witt
/ & gu st tnat tle board execute san
The board ordered the clerk to for
ward The same to the fire commits
. sioners of the town Of Caliente TO
.heir approval before they would exc
cute same.