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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-12-28

Washington were offered as an in
ducement to the boys and girls of
Ohio who won out in corn raising
contest. Last year party of 372
prize winners visited Washington on
a tour personally conducted by Mr..
Sandles. 1t was the first special train
excursion Of the character ever run to
the capital city. With half dozen ex-
ceptions the prize winners last year
were boys, SO this year as a result OF
agitation by Ohio women the contest
was broadened by arranging for con-
tests in baking, sewing, canning, apple
growing, gardening and lawn beautifi-
cation.
Interest in the movement had reach
ed such pitch when the planting sea-
son opened last spring that more than
5000 boys and girls scattered through
every township in the state were
working each his or her acre of ground
or following one or more of. the other
lines of endeavor.
This year 1.20O boys and girls won
the trip to Washington. and the Buck
eye corn special tour, as it is called.
was made an annual and public affair.
A number of Ohio people joined the
excursion. which was under the direc-
ton Of T. P. Riddle and accompanied
by the Hon. A. P. Sandles. Besides
the visit to Washington, which occu-
pied two days, stops were made at
Pittsburgh. Harrisburg and Philadel-
phia. Attractive programs were ar
ranged everywhere. In Washington
the excursionists were received by
Secretary Bryan and by Mrs. Wilson.
the president being i'll at the time.
The tour offered pleasurable as well as
educational advantages. and on many
farm in Ohio echoes and reminis-
cences Of the tour are melting embryo
farmers to new efforts for next season.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-12-28
YOUNG CORN GROWERS.


The Buckeye Boys, Corn specia! rou,
to washington Was a Great Success.
The great success of the tour TO the
natloiiai capital arranged in the early
part Oh december. 1st to 9Th, by the
Ohio Corn Growers association for
the winners Ii the Buckeye boys corn
contest demonstrates the great inter
est taken in agricultural affairs by
ONO people: also it illustrates how
quickly good idea, like a good seed.
will grow and flourish.
Inc movement was inau.urated only
year ago by the Hon. A. P. Sandles.
president Of the agricultural commits
sion OF Ohio. Prizes of free trip to
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-12-28

NoLhN are tWo SoFeiAueAt LII
sttutions which are busily at
work planning for any possible
contingency at this time and
vet about which the public hears little
and In general knows little. These in
situations are the Naval War college
at Newport, R. l., and the United
States War college at Washington.
These are important aids in many ways
to both army and navy.
The Naval War college was the first
to De established, and it's final success
paved the way for like college for
the army. The establishment Of the
navy college was recommended by a
board consisting Of Rear Admiral Luce,
Commander Sampson and Lieutenant
Commander Goodrich. This board was
convened in June, 1884, and in the fol
lowing October the college began its
career on Coasters Harbor island, near
Newport. Rear Admiral Luce was the
first president. and the first class of
eight officers assembled in September.
1885. Another distinguished president
of this institution was Captain Mahan,
who held the Office for several years.
The admirable books on sea power by
Captain Mahan, which have brought
SO much honor to him and through him
to the service to which he belongs. owe
their origin to lectures delivered by
him at the war college.
With each succeeding session this
school, which, like many other valu-
able institutions. began in a small way
and has attained it's present position
through steady progress and develop
ment, commends itself more definitely
to the confidence and support of naval
officers.
It is not in any sense technical es-,
Enlistment 1t has no laboratories or
workshops. nor does it touch upon the
details Of professional requirement
and knowledge. These are previously
obtained elsewhere-at the Naval acad-
envy In the first instance, later at sea
in cruising ships, in actual contact
with men, guns, torpedoes and machin-
cry, and on shore at navy yards and
manufacturing stations.
The officers who form the classes at
the war college are therefore by no
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-12-28
CULEBRA CUT TODAY.
Il IL Monument to the Work of Lieu
tenant Colonel GaiIlard.

Il IL a Monument to the Work of Lieu
tenant Colonel GaiIlard.
The slides in Culebra cut that have
been holding up navigation in the big
ditch are fast being removed by
dredges. The Illustration shows the APP
pearance of the cut today. It will al
ways be a monument to the faithful
and efficient work of the late Lieuten-
ant Colonel David Du Bose Gaillard,
q. s. A., who recently died in Balti-
more from illness brought on by his
arduous labors.
Culebra cut. with its famous slides.
has from the beginning of the con-
struction of the canal been one of the
big news centers Of the isthmus. Call
lard's orders, issued by President
Roosevelt. were, Go to Panama and
make the dirt in Culebra fly" And
that is exactly what Gaillard did. He
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-12-28
NEW RAILWAY PRESIDENT.

The Southern Railway Company Elects
Fairfax Harrison as Its Head.
Fairfax Harrison. formerly vice pfes
ident Of the Southern Railway COM
pany and for the last three years pres
ident of the Chicago, indianapolis and
Louisville railway company, of which
the Southern Is part owner, has been
elected president Of the Southern Rail-
way company to succeed the late Will
liam Wilson Finley.
Mr.. Harrison is virginian, his
home being at Belvoir, Va. He is Pc
culiarly identified with the south, as
his father was private secretary to JET
ferson Davis while president Of the
Confederate States, and all his railroad
experience has been with the Southern
and its associated lines. Mr.. Harrison
was born In 1869 and was graduated
from Yale with the A. B. degree in
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-12-28
DEsoLATIoN IN MEXICO.

The Continued Civil Strife Is Running
the Country Despite Its Resources.
Ruin and desolation is the order Of
the day in unhappy Mexico. In the
country deserted plantations are every
where in evidence. and often a small
town will be found which has been
completely deserted save perhaps for
few half starved cats. The fights in
the streets of various towns between
federals and rebels are adding to the
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-12-28

y
America finds the countries
of the neighboring continent
at an important stage of their
development in many ways, most OF
all perhaps in respect to their systems
of communication. The past half
dozen years have seen not only the
creation of thousands Of miles of trans.
portation lines. but, far more signifi-
cant. the coupling up OF Incomplete
loose ends SO as to create series OF
trunk lines upon which as an outline
will be carried out the circulatory sys-
TEN OF the continents future.
When the first direct train ran
through from Buenos Aires 90 the Par
aguayan capital of Asuncion. only 8
few weeks before the arrival OF Colo
mel Roosevelt. the event marked The
termination of years of preliminary
effort 4 far greater effort was sue
eessfuliy terminated when the through
line between Buenos Aires and Val.
para;s. was opened up in 1910. The
transandean tunnel. carrying the line
through the great mountain chain that
forms the backbone of the continent,
required years 70 bore ana was an e1a-
cheering enterprise of the first mo.
ment. Valparaiso. was placed in touch
with the Atlantic and with the great
Argentine capital BY three clay trip
oddly enough. the all rail line betweerB
Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro was
later to be completed than that over
the Andes by few months. Though
construction was far less difficult than
that Of the most troublesome bits Of
the transandean. it was costly in the
aggregate, owing to much rough sur
face, and. moreover, the through line
cut across the grain. as it were. Of
earlier local lines. which. far from
paralleling the Brazilian coast, ran in
ward from coast points to tap the in
land.
Today it is possible to ride by steam
from point some 200 miles north Of
Rio de Janeiro down to Buenos Aires,
thence west to Valparaiso, and from
there 500 miles and more southwark
along the Chilean coast. The capitals
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-12-28
The Suffrage Movement
Here and Abroad
Shows Rapid Growth

III view Of the recent convention of
I the National American Woman
Suffrage association held at Wash
ington and at which DR.. Anna
Howard Shaw was reelected president.
It Is interesting to note just what the
suffrage movement is doing and has
done not only in this country, but in
old world countries as well.
A During the present year the Norwe-
I'm storthing has given the full vote
Yomen 1t is worth noting that be-
ley got the official right to vote
men of Norway actually did
lat is, registered their convic-
h the dissolution of the union
Sweden. Almost as many Of them
Of the men declared for national in
dependence. The demonstration appeal
ed to the men.
these women know how 60 vote and
to vote right" said the male sovereigns.
I'VE can't afford to lose their help"
Already limited privileges had been
granted to the sex. These have been
gradually increased through a period
OF twelve years till there is now COM
plete voting equality. One woman has
been admitted to the storthing, and the
others are bringing their best influence
to bear In such fields as education.
regulation Of child labor, ETC.
Not long ago the announcement was
made in speech from the throne of
Holland, where woman sits, that the
first steps had been taken toward Sc
curing constitutional suffrage for the
queens own sex.
Sweden and Denmark will soon have
full, as they now have partial, suffrage.
The women of Norway, Iceland and
Finland have the vote on all matters.
These Scandinavian countries that are
70 advanced In their treatment Of wom-
en- are practically the only ones in Eu-
rope that have complete manhood suf-
frage. Even In England there are vari-
Gus residential and property qualifica-
lions.
New Zealand and Federated Austria
~ long ago took down the bars. In
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-12-28

,c.waus DANIELS, SECRETARY OF THE
@A NAVY.
oo..enf to move the Naval War col
- u Washington and to merge its
- with that Of the Army War col
Ia Progress already has been made
- Is direction by the assignment to
- Naval War college first Of marine
-acess to give information and to sup
NJ the keen appreciation Of purely
my problems and subsequently by
IL assignment Of army officers to the
1yal course The mild winter Eli
Ute Of Washington is favorable to
lahs scheme. and the idea is to have
ia winter sessions Of both institutions
.held at Washington and the summer
sessions at Newport. Washingtoa's
gunner climate is unconducive to If
6ective mental work.
The purpose of the war college"
cid Secretary Daniels to a newspaper
correspondent the other day, lis to
1--WE to the conduct of war coherenee.
and unAty both of thought
ind action"
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-12-28
War Colleges
Fer Emergencies
Plans OF Secretary Dam
iels For a Closer
Coordination.

knowledge that flows there Ike per
en1ial spring.
Its students are selected by proc
ess of elimination. All graduates Oh
West Point go to the garrison schooi
and then to the service school as tney
progress In rank. But none Dus Tie
brightest go to the War college.
For years the army officers OF the
college have been working away quiet
ly and without publicity. storing away
In vaults and chart rooms maps ana
plans that may never see the light OF
day. but which, if needed, may prove
of inestimable value There will be
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-12-28

Photo by American Press Association.
AFTER THE BATTLE IN A MEXICAN TOWN.
universal desolation, and the scenes in
the streets after these battles give evil
dence of the horrors that attend the
civil strife in Mexico.
In many regions railway service is
completely suspended, and gaunt fam
Inc is beginning to stalk through the
land. The amount Of foodstuffs pro-
duced in the country is steadily de-
creasing. and the industries big and
little are gradually closing down. Mex
.co is country wonderfully favored
by nature, but there is limit to its
endurance Of such conditions.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-12-28
Railway Development
In South America
Making Rapid Strides

wAEE Roosevelt tour of South
America finds the countries
of the neighboring continent
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-12-28
Our Govern lleIlt
Are Prepared
The Work of the Army
and Navy lnsti-
tutiOnS.

NHERE are two government in
situations which are busily at
work planning for any possible
The Detroit times., 1913-06-16
FILIBUSTER MAKES
DEMOCRATS SWEAT
Minority Demand Quorum TC
Pass on Extra Clerk
Resolution

WASHINGTON June l4.-That the
one-man fihbuster conducted during
the past two weeks BY Senator Jones,
of Washington. ostensibly to force the
Democrats to give all extra clerk to
each Republican senator, has really
been a Republican test OF the Demo
Gratis ability To hasten the tariff dis
cussions, was the view taken Ey q
number OF Democrats today. Sena-
tor Jones has been overworking the
privilege OF calling for quorum.
The Republicans expect 20 compel the
Democrats TO maintain quorum dur
Ing the long days of the debate. The
Jones filibuster mas tended to discour-
age the majority with the prospect OF
an August adjournment
While Senator Simmons, chairman
OF the finance committee. predicted
today that the CAUCUS will begin work
on the tariff bill next Wednesday, he
admitted that there was no assur-
ance that the measure would reach
the senate floor before the end of the
month. Caucus sessions will be held
from 10 until 6. and possibly from s
TO 10 at night.
The Detroit times., 1913-06-16
GOODYEAR TRUCKS
WIN AT WASHINGTON

At the end Of the recent truck en-.
durance run held in Washington. the
tires were removed and subjected t.
most searching examination by the
the government officials in charge OF
tie test. According to their report
Goodyear Truck Tires won a decided
victory. c. w. Martin, manager truck
tire department. the Goodyear Tire &
Rubber company, Akron, o., was par
ticularly pleased with the outcome OF
the tests and ascribed the success or
the tires to the fact that the Goodyear
concern has specialized on six types
Of truck tires. thus aiming at spe-
cia! tire for every purpose.
No one type OF tire can meet every
condition." said Mr. Martin. The
weight and speed OF different trucks,
and different road conditions. demand
specific treatment. In my opinion.
the fact that each of eight classes OF
trucks in this run was equipped with
tires made especially to meet the con
ditions that particular type Of truck
most undergo. played large part in
determining the success OF the run.
The Detroit times., 1913-06-16
REALTY OUTLOOK
IS VERY BRIGHT
Lambrecht, Kelly & Co. Sell
More Than 800 Lots in Their
Subdivision in 10 Days

An indication of the favor with
which people look upon Detroit real
estate Is shown by the ready sale that
Lambrecht, Kelly & Co. have made OF
lots In their North Woodward-ave
subdivision No. 2. on Palmer 'B0ule-
ward. corner Oakland-ave. This Arm
which have long been established Ia
business circles In this city, has dis
posed of more than three hundred
lots In this subdivision In ten days
With the development OF the city In
every direction Woodward-ave. has
led In this expansion and the demand
for real estate In and along that thor
oughfare means that It's growth is
based upon substantial business condi.
lions Lambrecht. Kelly 4 Co pre-
dicted several years ago that the
North WoOdward-ave. section would
develop remarkably and their faith In
the street has been well held and
their confidence well placed
While the sale OF our property has
exceeded our expectations We predict
ed big sale" said Daniel Kelly, OF
I.Anibrecht, Kelly & Co.. Detroit has
become essentially q city OF home
owners and with the future flaming
with promise We do not wonder that
the development of the city is being
discussed in all sections of the coun.
try. We are more than pleased with
the outlook"
The Detroit times., 1913-06-16
INJUNCTION SERVED ON
WHITE FRONT STORE

A restraining order was served on
Miss Bessie FitzsimmOns, of the
White Front Butter q Egg Co, No
1853 Michigan-ave., Friday, by federal
authorities. to prevent further con
duct of the business or the dispose
OF the property. Twenty days ago az
assessment OF $4,000 was levied
against the owner of the place. foy
alleged Irregularities in the sale OF
oleomargarine
II is said by officers OF the depart
ment OF justice who took charge O.
the store. Friday, that in the mean
time Mss Fitzslmmons had sold on
the stock. so that all that was lef'
10 seize we're the fixtures and othe'
permanent equipment These. TOO
had been sold TO Thomas Faust. bu
the sale Ia not valid. They will b.
resold at auction and the proceed
turned over to the government.
The Detroit times., 1913-06-16
BUILDERS GO TO
1ASHMOO, JUNE II
Elaborate Program of "Doings'
Prepared-Fred l.. Hall Heads
Entertainment Committee

The annual outing OF the Builders
b Traders exchange will take place
Tuesday. June IL, the members going
TO Tashmoo park for the day on the
steamer Tashmoo
The entertainment committee has
made extensive preparations for the
day There will be a baseball game
between Court Detroit. No. 1919. /.
O. F.. and the Builders Exchange
team. Another game Will be pulled
on between the Fats" and the
Leans" Any member OF the ex-
change who can qualify will be al.
lowed to take part in this contest.
There will be a number OF special
contests such as races for boys and
girls, wcmen's foot races, fat man s
race. sack races, egg and needle
threading contests, etc. A box lunch
Will be served AT noon and a light
lunch before the boat leaves the isl
and In the evening
W. c. Martin. secretary of the
Grand Rapids Builders exchange, and
George G. Schroeder. president. Will
be guests OF the local exchange on
the outing. The entertainment com
mittee, which has the affair In
charge. Is composed OF Fred l.. Hall,
chairman Fl. b. Holden. j. w. Rol-
linson, Charles "a Bowen and VIII W.
Norton The steamer Tashmoo will
leave the foot of Griswold-st., at $50
a. m, and will return TO the city
about $50 o'clock, in the evening
The Detroit times., 1913-06-16
SOCIAL us6
PERSONAL

A. NJ, Henry and Miss Fay Henry
VIII sail next week for Germany.
%
Mrs. X. n, Torrey and .ss Steils
Ford will give q luncheon. Tuesday
June II, In the Country club I'm hon
or of their sister, Mrs, Elmer ID
Speck. who recently came from Pitts
burgh To Detroit, 10 reside.
o
Br Carl 0akman was the hest OF
a theater party and supper, Friday
evening, IA honor OF Miss Anne vii.
liams, OF Baltimore, who Is visiting
Miss Elizabeth Miller.
o
Mrs. Charles ID. Aarons has gone
40 Europe for the summer.
o
DR. NJ. W. I.au will leave Detroit
Saturday, To spend week visiting
in Toronto. before sailing from Mon.
treai, for a two months trip to En-.
rope. While abroad. DR.. I.au will at.
tend the worlds Sunday school con.
vention in Switzerland
O.
Campbell Symingtop and Miss
Christine Symington left for Europe,
Thursday. Mrs. Symington and Miss
Grace Symington arc at their sum.
mer home, in the Adirondacks.
The Detroit times., 1913-06-16
BUILDING PERMITS.

Henry Rebbeck. 265 Merrick, 2-story
brick ven. dwell. 3sx7lx20. type 5 class
2. gravel roof. pit lots 1872 and l2S. N
s. Lothrop, bet. Third and Hamilton
owner. L. NJ Day, $50 Brush. $500.
Rose h Rose. 1874 Jos. campau. =
story frame dwell, 24xi4xlS, type D
class 3. shinglo roof. II. s. sheridan. bet
Gratiot and Forest: owner. Frank Wo-
brock. Grattot. m. sheridan, $4,000
e. F. Morrison. WAYNE, Mich. two 2.
story frame dwell 22x2Sxls. type s
class 3. shingle roof lots 2l-22. II. 8
Scotch, bet. Moore and Milford $4,000
Peter Van Conterloo. 1872 Hurlbut
2-stcry frame dwell. 22x40X1S, type 5
class 3, shingle roof lot $40, W. $. Cad
lilac. bet. Shoemaker and Harper; own
er. Marie simon 1872 Hurlbut, s., 900.
chas Kerr, 1876 Military. 2-story
frame dwell. 24N3SxlS, type 8. class g.
shingle roof. pt. lot 40 g. $. Dragoon
mr.. Jefferson. $500.
q. !. Church. 25 Longworth. 2-story
frame dwell. 24x2Sx1s. type :. class g.
shingle roof lot 1877. q. 3 Chopin. bet.
Michigan and Herbert: owner. Frank
Klein. 335 ast-blvd.. 81 800
Same. ] u STORY frame dwell. 22x2Sx
a. type s, class g. shingle roof. lot
2s5. W. 3. Chopin. bet. Michigan and
The Detroit times., 1913-06-16

Warm, oontrAots for his new brtok
store and nat building on Qrstiet sad
shsridan-avss.. a. toilows, Masa'
CUT stone. stssl and sraaollth.e noors,
to Kulow Bros.
Ch'ttspdon 4 kotiug Lot J. d. Ford
contracts for his nsw two-story and
basement addition 70 stsus residence
1t No. 1850 Js0srsou-avs.. n follows:
Gut stone. Batchsldsr 4 Wasmund
Co.: plastertng. Schneider Bros:
roofing and sheet metAl. Robert Hut
ton 4 Co.
Van Lsysn &Schilling let for Chas.
Werner & Sons Co.. additional con.
tracts for their new four-story sddi-
ton to store building Oh Center-st.. as
Follows: Cut stone. w. 8. Piggins
Sons: carpenter. Sohmedd-Sisman Co.
The Detroit times., 1913-06-16
EPSILON SAVED, BUT
new FIRES APPEAR
As Flames Die Down In West
New Blaze Begins In
Pressure Isle Co.

PETOSKEY. Mich, June l4.-When
the sun went down last night the wind
which has been driving forest fires
toward the village OF Epsilon subsidized
and the flames died down At day
break this morning, they were confin-
ed to the frelines and seemed we'll
under control.
ALPENA. Mich, June 14.-Fores:
fires are raging In Case. Allis and Will
con townships OF Presque Isle county
and employees OF the Fletcher Paper
company are busy fighting the flames
Unless rain falls within the next As
hours. serious trouble is feared.
The Detroit times., 1913-06-16
THE BIG BOATS ATTRACT
THE PEOPLE"

Increased facilities on the Buff
falo and Cleveland Divisions of
the ID. & c. Lake Lines assures
travellers solid comfort and real
enjoyment Ell route. Avoid the
heat and dust and travel the
"Only Way" The w at er
WAY"
The Detroit times., 1913-06-16
ANOTHER TROOPER
SLAIN BY M0R0S
u. S. Troops Expected To Cap.
ture Last Rebel Fort
Today

MANILA, June l4.-With one man
killed, in addition to the six reported
on the first day of the battle. and six
others injured, making the total 10,
the United States troops today ex'
pected to capture the last Moro fort
at Bagsag.
Fighting has continued for three
days an dthe Americans expected to
attack in greater force today and
end the encounter The Moros have
fought with fanatical bravery.
The Detroit times., 1913-06-16

The Mississippi river Is $3.50 miles
l?ng and the Missouri, which empties
into it, is 800 miles long.
The Detroit times., 1913-06-16

busiucss-Ifke Printing. No fuss and
no feathers. The plain. neat kind that
looks right. Times Printing Co.. Is
John R.-st. Phone Main 1898
The Detroit times., 1913-06-16
Wire Briefs

! WASHINGTON, June IA renew
al OF the hve-year general Arbitration
treaty existing between the United
! States and Japan, which expires On
Aug. q, is desired by the Nipponeso
government Baron Chinda. the Japa-
hese ambassador, Today called upon
Secretary OF State Bryan, CONVEYING
tnc desire or mis- nation to re-enteY
the agreement
LACROSSE. Wis, June l4.-Lieut.-
Gov Morris today announced today
he will be candidate In the Repuh
licah primaries in 1914 for the United
States senate. TO succeed Uncle Ike
| stephenson, whose term expires In
. 9l5.
PORTLAND, Ore, June 14.-E. C.
Won Klein. Minneapolis diamond bro
ker. and alleged marriage swindler.~
arrested in Chicago, was indicted to-
day OH charges that he swindled Miss
Ethel NJ. Newcomb out OF IS 500 worth
OF diamonds and sustained polygamous
relations with her.
CHICAGO. June 14.-Charles Blood
smith, Topeka, kas., attorney, admit
ted today before Special Examiner
Iay.or, III the hearing OF the govern,
ments suit against the alleged Har.
vester trust that he was paid ST..
500 BY the International HarvesteY
company to encompass the defeat at
two bills aimed at the International
and introduced In the Kansas legisla.
ture. In 1903.