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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-04-18
What the Farmers
Are Accomplishing

afternoon in early March OF 1855
twenty-four years ago little
group of prairie farmers met at a
farm home near Rockwell in north
ern Iowa. to write the first page IN
tremendously important chapter
of American business history.
They didn't know they were there
to make history. It was the tar
thest thing from their thoughts.
What they knew was that the corn,
oats. and wheat that they raised
brought them SO poor a price that
their profits, even from good crops,
too often were negative quantity.
They had done some quiet studying
of marketing conditions, and had
decided that they were not getting
what they were entitled to. More
over they believed that the ultimate
consumer Of the grain was often
paving too much for it.
Being ordinary humans. they
weren't so much worried about the
consumer. In those times he had
scarcely been discovered. So far as
they could calculate, the consumer
might be expected to hustle for
HIMSELF. They wele in session to
organize and plan a little hustling
for themselves. at their end of the
line.
After long afternoon Of
straightforward talking, tn sc
farmers proceeded to the history
making. They resolved to organ
ize Farmers Cooperative Gr ain
Elevator Association.
To-day, something like one-thifd
Of the grain marketed in the Uuit-
ed States is handled by farmers CO.
operative assertions.
Why? Because the farmer has
found that he gets honest prices for
what he has to sell when he deals
with himself. Before the advent
Of the farmers elevators, thousands
of which are to-day the most inn
pressive structures at their respec-
tive railroad stations throughout
the middle West and Northwest,
and in Canada. the grain was
bought by big concerns that con-
Quoted lines Of elevators. AS a
rule, a particular concern. OF a
couple of concerns, held the eleva-
tor privilege along each railroad
line. These made the market, paid
what they pleased, knew no such
i
thing as competition, and made vast
profits.
Who paid those profits?
The farmers who gathered that
March afternoon at Rock fgur-
ed that they did. They were about
half right: for the consumers also
paid half, or thereabouts. Excess
sive charges, unreasonable profits,
speculative manipulations were all
covered in the tribute that monop-
oily enabled the middlemen to inn
pose.
These Rockwell farmers started
something bigger than they knew.
They did it in thoroughly Amer
rican way. They saw bad condi-
tian. and set about to remedy it.
They succeeded too, though only af-
ter long and bitter struggle.
Now turn to the other side OF the
world for a glimpse of another ex-
perience.
The dairy industry in Australia
was in bad way.
Monopoly was coming to control
the manufacturing and marketing;
the producers and the consumers
alike were being mulcted.
The Australian farmers believed
that their problem could be solved
by cooperation among themselves.
by which they could own their
creameries. make their own milk
into their own butter, sell i for
|th EN- selves through their own
agens. and make all the profits. in
stead Of some arbitrary part that
somebody else permitted them, But
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-04-18

In the matter of the road peti-
toned for by C. W Biggs ct. al,
the engineer was instructed to
make examination and survey.
In the matter of the road petit
toned for by Andrew Nordstorm
ct. al. tte engineer was instructed
to an examination and survey.
A petition was presented to the
board asking for the creation of a
herd district in the vicinity of East
Sound. Orcas island. The time for
hearing all persons interested in
same was set for 2 O'Clock P. M.
July Z. 1913.
In the matter Of the road petit
toned for by Frank Jensen ct. al,
the time of hearing all persons in
terested in same was set for 2
o'clock P. M, July 8, 1913.
R. P. Guard filed his resignation
as Supervisor Of road district No.
1, the same was accepted and Guy
NJ. King was appointed to fill the
vacancy.
The following bonds were filed
and approved: G. E. Hackett, for
Justice of Peace. San Juan Precinct
No. 2; w. F. Bolton for Justice of
Peace Lopez Precinct No. 2; w. r.
Nichols. for County Supt. Of
Schools; Oren Larabee for Supervis-
|or Of Road Dist. No. g.; E. G. Ea-
ton, for supervisor Of Road Dist.
No. a; w. j. Shaw. for supervisor
Of road Dist. No. 8; Guy NJ. King.
for supervisor cf Road Dist. No. i;
|Omer Freel. for supervisor Of Road
Dist. No. s; E. W. Gurney. for sup
|ervisor VI Road Dist. No. z; Wesley
ELan9eIl. for supervisor Of Road
Dist No. z:
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-04-18

The report of R. P. Guard, SUI
pervisor of Road Dist. No. /, was
checked over and warrants ordered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-16
MISS WILSON NOT ENGAGED.
White House Positively Denies She
Will Wed DR.. Horrax.

Ia View Of a circulated report that Miss
Margaret Wilson. eldest daughter of
President Wilson. was engaged to be
married 10 DR.. Gilbert Horrax of Mont
clair. \. j.. who will be one of the ush-
ers at the wedding OF Miss Jessie Wilson
the White House has requested publica-
tion OF the following statement:
The reported engagement OF Miss Mar
saret Wilson and Dr. Gilbert Horrax is
positively denied Ms Wilson has never
even seen or met DR. HorraX."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-16
kE|tlAATIoNAl
YG 8! y!

EW movements for increasing
the attendance of National
Guardsmen at their drills, for
obtaining recruits and various
other things to build up the or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-16

The Solid Oak Pedestal Dining Table
shown in the illustration to the left
has a heavy turned barrel pedestal
with heavy claw feet. LII has a 42-inch
top, and extends TO six feet. Ii is
well polished This is a very good
table and an exceptional bargain for
the money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-16
AN4%fl}@!ss1
lE|!61Q%@

ARLIkE scenes prevailed at
the quarters of the Naval
Battalion, n. @. l.. c., during
its drills Thursday night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-16

The convenient serving table
shown in the illustration to the
right Is a simple but rich design
and is executed in genuine quar-
tered oak. IT has two drawers.
both Of which have wood pulls,
and it Is very substantially made
throughout.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-16
Work a Pleasure

You will not dread kitchen work
if you have handy McDougall Kitchen
Cabinet. No ''tired-out' feeling by noon,
caused by the running to and fro in the
kitchen to prepare your meals. Everything
in McDougall Kitchen Cabinet is right
at your finger tips, and you save the un-
necessary steps. Every McDougall Kit
chen Cabinet has removable flour bin.
with sitter attachment; full sliding top,
glass sugar bin and glass cereal jars, uten-
sll cupboard, and bread, cake, cutlery and
linen drawer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-16

The Solid CHARTERED Oak Hast
ings" Table shown in the illustration
to the right is a beautiful example of
rich golden oak. 1t has the remov
able top and the other Tyden fea-
lures for ease of operation. 1t has
claw feet, and is highly extended.
The top is "A inches and extends TO
six feet.
Evening journal., 1913-04-08
PROF. POWELL IN
RECITAL HERE

A social event of unusual interest.
and especially to lovers Of music,
will be the invitation recital to be
given in Trinity Parish House on
Wednesday evening by John Powell.
the brilliant young pianist and COM
poser, whose reputation abroad as one
Of Leschitizsky's most brilliant pupils,
Is already widely established
Mr. Powell is a native of Richmond,
Va, and a distinguished alumnus or
the University of Virginia. In his
childhood he was regarded as a musi-
cal prodigy. and in his youth was
early recognized as a genius OF rarest
gifts. He studied in Vienna for six
years and made his European debut
lin Berlin about five years ago. Since
then his fame has rapidly spread. and
IN the principal musical centres OF
Europe he is ranked among the grea,
artists.
He played for the first time in New
York on February 25th last, when he
appeared with Efrem zimbalist in a
joint recital at Carnegie Hall. and
achieved an unqualified success.
The opportunity for hearing him In
Wilmington is due to the Intervention
OF the Rev Frederick NJ. Kirlxus. who
is a personal friend of Mr.. Powell
The invitation privilege has beer
| shared by Mr. Kirkus with about
twenty friends who are oo-operatinl
with him. and tickets have been dis
tributed as widely as the capacity o.
the main hall of Trinity Parish Hous,
will permit.
Evening journal., 1913-04-08
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES

Harry Pyle. Of Cossart was a re-
cent guest of friends here,
Mrs. Lindley c. Kent was a recent
visitor at Kenneth Square. ia.
Mrs. John Everett OF Little Creek,
is a guest of friends In TINS city
Miss Virginia iKrkus entertained a
number of friends at tea at Trinity
Episcopal rectory yesterday after
noon.
Miss Grace Taylor entertained at
her home last week In honor OF her
cousin, Miss Fannie Flick, OF Phila-
delphia.
Mr. and Mrs A. r. Sanborn. of this
city. are stopping for ten days at the
Marlborough -Blenheim. Atlantic City
,ohn Birmingham. of Chadd's Ford
Pa. Charles Walker. OF this city. and
~ WINS Pyle. OF Camden. n. j.. spent
Sunday with Wesley Pyle Edge Moor
Mrs Julian Ford OF Middletown, Is
guest OF Wilmington friends
Mrs. Ezekiel Cooper and children
we're recent guests of friends at Cam.
den
Mrs. Walter n Warrington and
daughter. are visiting Miss Margare
=. Harper, OF Dover
Mrs. Thomas Skillman has returne,
to Dover after a three weeks triI
TO this city.
Elwood Coursey has been spending
few days with friends at Sudlers
villa Md
John Soloway, OF Barclay, Md, 4
spending a few days with friends II
! this city.
Fred Bailey IL spending severa
Evening journal., 1913-04-08
IS YEARS OF SUCCESS IN BUSINESS

This week is a particularly notable
one in the affairs OF the Crosby and
Hill Company. in that It brings with it
the thirty-ffth anniversary Of the
founding of the original firm. On
April 6. 1878. a partnership was form
ed between Joseph Hill and w X.
Crosby and stores opened at Nos. 40
and 222 Market street. under the firm
name Crosby and Hill. where. TOR ten
years. business methods were con-
Quoted In such a manner as TO win
for the proprietors an enviable repu-
tation for honorable deaung. and to
have It understood by their many
customers that their word was as
good as their bond"
Fortune favored the firm. and az the
end of the tenth year. larger proper
4 ties were needed The buildings at
Nos 05.607-609 Market street were
purchased and RACED and the present
splendid establishment was erected
Four years ago. at the close OF a
period of thirty-ono years. the part.
norship between Mr.. Hill and MIR
/ Crosby was dissolved by mutual
agreement and on February /. 1909
the present Crosby and Hill Compan,
was incorporated under Delaware
law. the business passing on to a
number Of their old employees wht
had given faithful service
To eight OF these. the sum OF $50
GOO in stock, the amounts graded &C
cording TO term Of service each. wa,
donated OF these eight. only three
are at present in the nrm-Miss Sarah
Evening journal., 1913-04-08

e. Hayes. W S. Morton and A. "
Hughes.
Mr., Hughes was given the position
of managing director OF the new com
pany az the time OF rs incorporation.
which position he still holds; and
under his efficient management. the
business of the firm has progressed
rapidly until. at this time OF the
thirty-hfth anniversary. there was q
general feeling that there should be a
great anniversary sale. in com
memoration thereof.
Their previous custom has been at
the annual sales to devote certain
per cent of the returns to various
charitable organizations. but this
year the people of the community will
he the benehciaries, in that they will
receive the very best bargains pos
sihle TO he obtained for the very low
est prices TO be found anywhere.
With the anniversary sale In view
for tho past four weeks. the company's
buyers have been securing the coun.
try for seasonable merchandise for
this sale. The old established Gus.
tom Of Quick Sales and Small
Profits" will be carried out to the
letter.
This record anniversary sale viii
begin tomorrow and continue until IN,
end OF the week
One has but 10 scan the striking
advertisements which will appear
shortly in THE EVENING JOURNAL
to get comprehensive idea OF thu
varied bargains which may be obtain
ed al this anniversary sale. which viii
be OF interest 10 the community.
Evening journal., 1913-04-08
HOLD SPECIAL SERVICES.

The Rev. r. W. Burnside. of the
Fifth Church, Philadelphia, had
charge of the extra services in the
First United Presbyterian Church last
evening. The Rev. T. B Turnbull,
d. D., OF the Dales Memorial Church.
Philadelphia, will be the preacher to-
night The other services will be:
Wednesday evening, the Rev. w NJ.
Anderson; Thursday and Friday even
ings by the Rev. Paul Calhoun, of the
Seventh church. Communion SER
vice on Sunday conducted by the Rev.
c. S. Cleland, of the Second Church.
Evening journal., 1913-04-08
FRIDAY NIGHT
CLASS ENTERTAINED,

The Friday night dancing class.
was entertained last night by e. S.
Taite at the Hotel DUPONT with a
dance in the ball room and supper
The members of the class are Mr..
and Mrs. Edward r. Mode. Mr.. and
Mrs Alfred Moore. Mr.. and Mrs. val
ter s. Butler Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Phil
lips Mr. and Mrs. c. W. Sutton. Mr..
and Mrs. r. O. Crook, Mr. and Mrs.
m. w. Campbell, Mr.. and Mrs. e. s.
Taite, Mr.. AID Mrs r A. Warden
burg, Mr. and Mrs William r. Poole.
Mr. and Mrs. James Stirling, Mr. and
Mrs. W. A. Jordon. DR.. Galian Wright.
Mr. and Mrs William G. Corsey. Mr..
and Mrs Ralph r. Culver, Mr. and
Mrs Leslie r. Mahoney Mr. and Mrs.
William Barr, Mr. and Mrs f. s.
Jenckes. Mr. and Mrs Frank ID.
Lackey. Mr. and Mrs Roscoe Schrad-
err. Mr. Banks, Mrs. Hugh NJ. Browne,
Mr. Richards. Mr. Amery. r. w Lark
ford. Miss Elizabeth Dure and Miss
Martha Perkins
Evening journal., 1913-04-08

A surprise party was given Miss
Reba Miller by her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Miller. at their home. No
2S07 Jefferson street. on Saturday
evening in honor Of Miss Miler's six
teenth birthday anniversary. The
evening was spent in games. music
and dancing Among those present
we're The Misses Gladys Smith, Beat.
rice Smith. Emma Mclean. Elsie God.
win. Lillian Dun. Ruthanna Black
Meta Glenn. Reba Miller, Eslin Pat
terson. Edward Mclean, Paul Gabriel
Clarence Blair. Ellis Tomlinson
Earle Goodwin. James Lloyd. Mr.. anC
Mrs Miller. Mrs. Charles Brice.
Evening journal., 1913-04-08
GIFTS FOR RETIRING PASTOR.

The congregation of Goodman M. f..
Church has. presented the Rev. and
Mrs. j. T. Richardson many tokens Of
their esteem and tomorrow Mr.. Rich
ardson and his family will go to Girls
field, Md, 10 assume charge OF the
church there, he having been trans
ferred recently by the Wilmington
Conference
Mr.. Richardson was presented with
a morocco bound divinity circuit Bible
with his name stamped in gold The
Sewing Circle presented Mrs. Richard
son with a work basket and all the
equipments. while the Ladies' Aid
showed their appreciation by the gift
of a black silk dress.
Evening journal., 1913-04-08
PIONEERS ELECT OFFICERS.

The Pioneer Literary Society
last evening, elected the following Of
fcers: president. L. " McGarvey;
vice-president. j. A. Mclaughlin;
treasurer, W. F. Monigle; sergeant at
arms. G. ]. Dolan; librarian. c. J..
Gallagher, assistant Librarians, f. c.
Miller. +. ri Boyle; board Of directors
J. S. Grant, G. Z. GRANGE, J. J. Cor
rigan; boald of Investigators, J. S.
Grant. c. r. GRANGE, J. j. Corrigan.
Evening journal., 1913-04-08
PFNSToy FIND MEMBERs,

An elect 1 was held b. the Po-
ice Depi rtment yesterday at which
the members of the department voted
for five new members of the Police
Pension Fund Commission. Each
members voted for five commission
ers. The votes viii! be counted by
the Police Commissioners at their
weekly meeting, this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1913-04-08
AMENDMENT EXCEPTIONS
IN STEEL co. LITIGATION

William G. Mahaffy, clerk Of the
United States Court, and special
master in the Diamond State Steel
Company case has filed a report on
the amended exceptions made by the
receivers of the concern, and he re-
commends that all be overruled ex-
oept one which claimed a credit of
$3.50 on account of rent of the Phila-
delphia office Of the receivers. The
next move of the receivers. should
they be dissatisfied with the report, is
to bring the matter before the United
States District Court for the purpose
of having the report modified
Evening journal., 1913-04-08
Summer Floor Coverings

Rag Rugs will be much used; their
quaint old-tme designs, clean, cool and
sanitary appearance make them most de-
sirable for bedroom use:
f. by II fl. sizes $3.50, $10.50 and Sl2 ca.
II. by 10 II. sizes. ........... $500 each
f. by 6 IT, sizes
SIPS, $1.50, S1.75 and $500 each
27 in. by 81 in. sizes 75c, 81 and S1.25 ca.
WOOL FIBRE RUGS are very service
able and make an extremely attractive
floor covering
Q Fl. by II IT, sizes $500 and $12.75 each
7 #. 6 inches by 10 #. sizes. $3.50 and $40
"CREX" CARPETS AND RUGS-lf you
want "Crex," don't be put off with sub
stitute get the original, trade-marked
kind; it looks better, wears longer and
costs no more.
kugS from ...........-. .oOC 10 ciO cdSn
Carpets from ...... 32c to SIPS yard
Fourth Floor-Use Elevator.
Evening journal., 1913-04-08
CLASS ENrERrAINrn-

Mrs. Lorenzo ID. Cloud, OF No. 2701
Tatnall street, entertained her Sunday
school class of Silverbrook M. II.
Church. at dinner last Thursday
evening. A very enjoyable time was
spent. The decorations were red and
blue, the colors of the SilverbroolS
A. A.
Those present we're Misses Helen
Rash, Margaret Cook. Helena Marvel,
Cora Roe. Ethel Hartman, Miss
Thompson. Edward Warren, Fred
Miller, Evan Simpson John Egling-
ton, Leonard Coverdale, John Thomp-
son. NJ. Thompson. Mr.. and Mrs. l..
D. Cloud
Evening journal., 1913-04-08
SCHOOL ELECTS OFFICERS

The International Correspondence,
School of the World elected the fol
lowing officers last night; j. A. vii
liams, president; NJ B. Kaufman
first vice-president; H. J. Wagner
second vice-president; P. j. Rowens
secretary; c. S. Smock. treasurer: 7
B. Kilvington, j. r. Davis, directors
Evening journal., 1913-04-08
NEW DATE on COURT.

Under 8 new law passed by tho
present Legislature the New Castle
county criminal court will open on
April IS. The court on that day will
accept pleas Of guilty from all prison
ers who desire to plead. In this way
the County is saved expense and thu
prisonets get lighter sentences.
Evening journal., 1913-04-08

days with friends at CentreviIle. Nd
Miss Helen Klpe has been spend
ing a week with friends az Chadd's
Ford. Pa.
Miss Margaret Taylor and Miss En-
ma Guest OF Chadd's Ford. have been
visiting friends in this city
Mrs Brooke W Miller has been the
guest of her parents. Mr. and Mrs.
Horace Sinclair, Of Chadd's Ford Pa.
Evening journal., 1913-04-08
OPFIlTOR NAV BECOME p. NJ.

Postcfice Inspector Plummer went
to Poher's Station today to select
a SUCCESSOR for the postmastership of
that place. made vacant by resigna-
ton. The only candidate for the office
SO far known is Archie w Bradley
a telegraph operator in the employ
of TIE Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany at that place.
Evening journal., 1913-04-08
BROKEN CARRIAGE

bAIhS TRAVEL.
The rear wheel of a wagon belong
ing to J. L. Miller No 1928 East
Thirteenth street. came off yesterday
afternoon at Front and Market streets,
and travei was delayed for half an
hour.
Evening journal., 1913-04-08
ESCAPES FLOOD FURY.

Mrs. Lawrence j. Cartwright of
Daton, Ohio. whose maiden name was
Miss Mary Clark and who lived here
has written a letter to Mrs. A. +.
Cbud of No 140S King street, stating
that she and her husband escaped
tie recent food. The water reached
a height of five feet in their home,
tDwever. but they we're rescued by
lDatg
Evening journal., 1913-04-08
ICALL FoR RANK STATEMENT.

WASHINGTON. April S.-Comp-
troller of the Currency Murray today
issued call on national banks for
a report on their condition at the
close of business on April 4.
Evening journal., 1913-04-08

The Rev. d. NJ Cleland left this
morning to attend the conference on
educational work for non English
speaking people, which is being held
in Albany
Evening journal., 1913-04-08
TO REGULATE MIDWIFERY.

At a conference held yesterday by
Assistant City Solicitor John F. Lynn
and members of the Board of Health,
City Solicitor Hastings was asked to
draw up an ordinance to regulate the
practice of midwifery in Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1913-04-08
HaviIand China Dinner Sets

special assortment of Haviland China
Dinner Sets, containing 100 pieces to each
set New styles and decorations.
l00-piece set, pink and green border
decoration
l00-piece set lavender spray decoration.
lO0-piece set, pink spray decoration.
l0O-piece set, pink border decoration.
All gold trimmed, these sets sell regu-
lary for $3.50 each. For this week
only, $500 each Complete.
BERRY SETS-Seven pieces, beautifully
decorated Regular price, $500. Special
price, S1.90 each.
BERRY BOWLS-The Kelsey" Colo
NAL glass. Berry Bowls that sell regularly
for soc, now marked, pc each
China Section-Head OF Stairs.
Evening journal., 1913-04-08
TAKEN SICK ON STREET.

Bannus Ferguson, of No. AIS Frank
lin street was taken sick yesterday
afternoon while in the store No. 500
Market street He was removed 10
his home.
Evening journal., 1913-04-08
e Spring and Summer Seasons

Slip Covers and Window Shades
New Chinaware Cut Glass; Berry Sets ETC. Etc.
We are sole agents in Wilmington for the "Eddy"
RelrigeraorS and Ice Chests Get catalog and learn
why the Eddy Rergeraors give the best reIrigeratng
Suits with the least ice consumption Or better STILL call
at the store and let us show you the superior points in
their construction.
Evening journal., 1913-04-08

Our stocks are bigger better, complete than
ever assuring prompt and satisfactory service.
New furniture fresh from the manufacturers hands,
for Livngroom Dningroom, Bedroom Hail. Den and
Porch
New carpets and rugs; clean cool and sanitary,
specially adapted for spring and summer New Lace
Curtains Curtain material Draperies, Awning Goods
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-05-08
ARE THAIHEiMER RECEIVES
 CAR LOAD OF FINE STOCI

Abe Thalheimer has received car load combination horses, saddle and drausht, which he desires to close out at once. Parties desiring to pur- chase stock are requested to either call at his barn, 11S West Fourth, or telephone 2o4s 5-7 St
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-05-08
GRANTED DIVORCE DECREE
 AND CUSTODY OF CHILD

A decree of divorce and custody of their two-year-old daughter, Goldie, was awarded to Mrs. Bessie Starke Dunn yesterday by Judge J. M Elliott in the Jefferson chancery court, from her husband, A. V. Dunn. The peti- tion was filed by w. B. Sorrells, coun- sel for the plaintiff, and in it is charged non-suport and neglect. The couple was married in this city on February 1, 1910, and lived together until May 3, 1913. Attorney s. A. Miller represented the defendant, who was given the right to see his child but was enjoined from interfering with it's being cared for at the moth er's home.