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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1913-05-01

The convention called by the As
sociated Farm Papers, which was held
in Chicago, April 9Th to 10th, proved
to be great success. Below we are
copying a report of the meeting taken
from Farm & Ranch, of Dallas, Texas,
edited by CT Holland. who is presi-
dent OF the Associated Farm Papers.
The Ranch is a member Of this as
ISOLATION. Col. Hollands report OF
the meeting is as follows:
Many conventions have been held
in this country, some of them have
accomplished great good, many OF
them wasted valuable time in bonn
bastic oratory or in wrangling over
questions of selfish interest, but the
First Conference on Marketing and
Farm Credits which was held IN
Chicago, April 9Th to 10th will be long
remen bered as meeting with a
definite aim. This was in no sense a
convention, but ''conference"
where selfish interests we're Lot adj
mitted and where bombastic oratory
was not in order. The conference
was composed of men who are deeply
conc arned over our economic waste
and who are patriotic enough to take
the initiative in searching for the
remedy.
Itwould be indeed difficult to draw
a more representative body, or to lind
an audience composed of as many
occupations, yet there was harmony
working harmony. There were
farmers, fruit growers, railroad men,
merchants, lawyers, university presl-
dents, professors, bankers, newspaper
men, publishers of great agricultural
weeklies and consumers. There we're
interested visitors and delegates from
80 states, Canada and Mexico.
Frank p. Holland of Farm and
Ranch, President of the Associated
Farm Papers, who was chairman OF
UD0 LDdU lSSuOu ChO Ooii,
was chairman of the conference and
briefly and forcefully told the object
of the meeting. He hoped that some
thing definite would be done; the
occasion demanded it. Dr. Chas. IL.
Van Hise, president of the University
of Wisconsin, spoke briefly on "Waste
in Distribution. - investigations
had showed" he said, ''that in many
instances producers get only from III
to II per cent of what consumers
pay" 1t was further shown that
dealers insisted upon small sales and
large profits, rather than larger sales
with smaller potts, thus discouarging
consumption. This, he thought, is
criminal and calculated to counteract
all that is being done to educate far
mers and conserve methods.
President Waters of Kansas Agri-
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1913-05-01
To Save the Peoples Wealth

cultural College discussed "Educa
ton that Aids Organization, urging
cooperation and organization to
eliminate so much waste in buying
and selling.
DR.. Ellis of the University of Texas,
in reading President Mezes paper.
declared that onions that sold at two
cents pound in Laredo, Texas, sold
the next morning in stores at Austin
for Is cents; that the retail dealers,
the commission men, and the carriers
divided among themselves $50 per
cent of the price paid to the growers.
Tomatoes that brought the growers at
Palestine two-thirds of cent the next
morning brought five cents in Austin
stores.
1.-THE glaring injustice of such a
system is made more apparent by
comparison of results of CO. cooperation
in marketing farm products in Den
mark. In that country, for example,
the CO. operation society handles, sorts
according to size, and packs eggs for
three and one-half per cent; the ship
ping and selling cost four per cent,
leaving the farmer 921a per cent of
the final purchase price paid by the
consumer.
Gin Texas, without cooperation,
the farmer receives Ii per cent of the
final selling price of his produce; in
Denmark, through cooperation, the
farmer receives 921@ per cent. -
Hon. E. w. Kirkpatrick of Nc
Kinney, Texas, former president
Texas Farmers Congress. said upon
the subject:
Cline out of mind the greatest
emergency existing among the work
ers of the soil or producers of food
and raiment supply, has been the alb
sence of a system of distribution
founded on justice, economy and eff
cheney. The producer part of the
consumers dollar has been too small !;
the tendency, the result has been cur
tailment of consumption and decrease
of production.
"The main cause of failure of in
dividual or concerted plans or organ
ization to regulate prices is inefficient
supervision, the absence of power to
enforce rules and regulations.
"a federal bureau of markets, with
local supervision, regulation and con-
troll of grading, packing and vaiuing
according to established standards of
supply and demand, is an inevitable
necessity.
GA new dispensation has come
has come to stay. Let the croaking
mossbacks begin to move"
w. J. Spillman of the United States
Department of Agriculture seemed to
echo the foremost thought of the con-
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-09-21
The SOnerS System,

The representative Of the Somero
System, Mr.. Walter A. Sweeting OF
phIadelphiA and the City Council
held a conference in the City Hall
Yesterday forenoon. In attendance
were d number of citizens and sew
eral officials.
The Somers System plainly stated
is a system based on practical
knowledge in the assessment OF
property founded on mathematical
accuracy. II deals scientifically as
an elementary factor III reaching
The valuation Of property for basis
OF taxation. It is the result of years
of experience which is being grad
ually installed in progressive towns
and cities.
at the conference the explanatory
working Of the system was impress
i've and viewed favorably. This
could not have been otherwise since
the demonstration being plainly evil
dent could not fail Of approval.
The system is so thorough that IN
lhe course of its application there IS
discovered property which has
never been assessed or has escaped
assessment for years. AS an IN
stance it was developed that thirty
five acres Of valuable property II
Galveston Island. Texas, had never
been assessed until developed in the
progress Of equalization.
Such evasions. although not in
territorial, are subject of develop
mrnt in every community. ShreNe-
port is no exception. To install TIL:
system is costly. but the result, Q:
evidenced in cities and towns where
il has proved to be successful be
yond anticipation, would Justlt,
such an expenditure.
| The purpose Of the system IS no
| taxation. The only authority veste'
with the right of taxation is tn
State, the parishes and the munlel
palities. The essence Of the system
is to secure an equalization Q
values, to equalize lands and lot
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-09-21

and their improvements, and lots
and lands without improvements.
Following such policy every
property owner will be requited to
pay his tax according to the actually
fair and equitable valuation Of his
holdings.
Without dpiracting from this syS-
tenn we may observe that there has
been agltating in Shreveport the
plan in operation in Baton Rouge,
tho front foot plan OF ruualizatlon.
which has led 10 satisfactory re-
sulIIs although When suggested pro
Nokcd considerable criticism an'I
objections The plan referred to was
actively submitted in Shreveport
through Mr. Carstrns OF the Eealiar
Dry Goods Company. In The publ
cation in the Caucasian OF rnmpara-
tive assessments there has resulted
a better understanding Of the i'm
peraliNc needs Of an intelligent sNS-
item OF valuation which will operate
/ fairly on all alike.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-09-21

z7zs2e.da

Atlantic coast sections not far from
October II, % and %; west gulf sec
tions and 25; east gulf 3, i3 and 26;
middle Mississippi valleys ito 13;
middle northwest to 20: lower
lakes 4, II and 81.
Treble line represents normal
temperatures. Where temperature
line goes aobve this normal line in
dicates warmer, where it goes below
indicates cooler than usual Tenn
perature lines dates are for merld-
ian 60 Count | to 3days earlier for
west Of that line and as much later
for east of it in proportion to dis
tance from that line. which runs
north and south through st. Louis.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-09-21

Temperatures of October will av-
erage higher than usual and killing
frosts will come late. The most
probable dates for frOsts in north
ern sections will becnear October !,
9, 13 and %. Severe storms are ex-
pected about Sept. 20 to Oct. 4 and
Oct. l3 to 49,
Fair rains and some excessive
rains from hurricanes are expected
in October along our Mexican Gulf
coasts. Most rain is expected on Pa
cifc slope. Deficient moisture in
most northeast sections and in the
northern parts of the great central
valleys.
Greatest probabilities Of rain in
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-09-21

for the original work without the
expenditures for maintenance and
other needs The conclusion is that
the navigation interests is limited
and if a channel We're opened and
maintained it is very doubtful if the
Red River trade would revive. There
is no demand for water trauspOrta-
tlon and The benefits arising from
the improvement would not warrant
he expenditure. At least this IS
about %:flIr gl~i Of the report as given
Ey the Times Washington special.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-09-21
\ MAN KILLED.
Run Over by Auto Driven by jas>f
Nchcl-tsrId for sfau>laughttr on
$3.50 Bond slo'li1Ning Occurrence

.t1luthrr death by auInnn"h'I" IS
recorded i,he only surprise Is Thai
these fatalities are limited. II would
Seem ~ II 4 k;nd Providence j. ever
WArhiuI over pedestrians crossing
the strr)s. Indeed, The many who
escape daily from being ru' dnWn
or run over are subjects OF sell
rurgraIuIatlon over their good Tor
tGlc Tho auto is one OF The grtal
developments of modern times. II
is not only medium for traffic but
i is q source Of comfort and pleas
urc to many. Unfortunately there
arc autOmanIcs who are reck .tsS III
The handling of their machines, and
thereby provoke an inlmical srntl-
mCnf.
1t was 1910 o'clock when w.
w. Dare was knocked down and
run over at the crossing of Market
street from the Phoenix Hotel cor
ner He was run over by the auto
which Joe Michel was driving. AS
related by an eyewitness, Rctter's
auto and Mlchel's Were in close
proximity at this crossing, and in
DETECTING from his course Michel $
auto struck Dare as he was crossing
The street The auto passed oN@f
Dare'> breast He was fatally III
.Iurrd ana died as he reached lne
North Louisiana SanIjm'lum.
i The body was then conveyc:' to
Osborn's, where it was prepared Ter
u burial.
The unfort,naI" victim Of his
+ auto was a pl1sirrcr by Trade. Hs
was employed by J. H. Harrison,
contractor He was an industrious
Workmrn and Il good citizen. He
/ had returned from keachie Friday
night and had gone from his home
to attend some business when he
was Killed.
III his untimely death his wife Is
hereft of a good husband and his
children. of whom there are scvera!
OF 4 good father.
After this distressing OrcurrrEct
!, Jake Michel expressed his sofroN
and protested that it was unavo'd-
: able. Soon after the accident Niche
n was arrested by Officer Rogers
He was charged with man
slaughter and released on a bol,1
tCf $50. He is engaged in the mnlt
trade, his barn being on Spring al
4 Travis streets. His home is ~
Hamilton Terrace and he is the SON
:, ir-law of Aaron Kahn, one OF tn
: ; oldest citizens of Shreveport.
IN explanation Jake Michel stattt
in substance that he was coming VI
Texas street from Spring street AM
: as he turned to the right on Marke
street a bakery automobile and
wagon were turning from Marke
street and he drove in betWee1
them. He was not going at a create
speed than ten miles when he say
the man on the crossing. He seeme'
: : to have jumped in front OF the cal
He stopped as soon as possible.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-09-21
Not Advisable at Present. -

According TO the report by the
chief of army engineers the pro-
jectrd waterway from Shreveport to
Jefferson Via the lakes is deemed to-
ID lnadvisablr at least at this time.
1t is estimated that the. proposed
would reach 1900, ,0OO
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-09-21
lIa> Warehouse Fire.

The Warehouse on lhc Ievee of
kaIlnbach-For1 Company, Limited.
was destroyed by fire after midnight
Friday from cause not known, The
loss is covered by insurance. The
responded quick " and
hold tIln fire in Lhn warehouse.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-09-21
River STAGE.

Denison 80: Arthur City 90, fall
Of l.9: White Cliffs 7.3, fall Of "a
Fulton 1870, fall Of Is; Ringo Gross
ing i6.O. fall Of t.6:: Finley 1872. rise
of 10: Spring Bank ia, rise Of o.:
Jefferson 6.2, rise Of O.6; Shreveport
So. rise Of i.3.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-09-21
COTTON MARKET
Office Of The Caucasian,
Shreveport. La, Sept. 20, 1913.
Shreveport Market.

Market closed steady i-S up.
Receipts 1924 bales.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-09-21
Cotton i,ruiOn Bulletin

Light to heavy showers, more or
less scattered. have occurred over
much Of the cotton belt from Okla
homa and east Texas to the eastern
coast districts. Temperatures have
mostly been not far from normal.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-09-21

Local forecast for Shreveport and
Sunday fair and continued cool.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-04-18
Scarf Pins

Scarf Pins-Platinum setting; diamond in
centre surrounded by ten small diamonds; regular
ly S37.25, at $2S.44.
Scarf Pin of Platinum and Gold--Mercury
wings set with diamonds and one real pearl regu-
larry $780, at $21.7S
Scarf Pin of Platinum and Gold horseshoe de-
sirn; set with II diamonds; regularly SAL, at
$3C.7E.
Scarf Pin of Platinum and Gold; large pearl
surrounded by nine diamonds; regularly $33.75 at
S25.3s.
Scarf Pin-One large diamond and real pearl;
regularly $50, at S. $50.
Scarf Pin of Platinum and Gold-Mercury
wings three real pearls set with diamonds; regu-
larry $50, at SIS.
Scarf Pin of Platinum and Gold; horseshoe de-
sign; set with II diamonds; regularly SGT, at
S42.75.
Scarf Pin English Scroll design one diamond;
hook for pendant; regularly $3.50, at $9.35.
Scarf Pin in Scroll design English finish; one
diamond in centre regularly Sl2, at So.
Scarf Pin--Roman Sunburst set with half
pearls; one diamond in centre; safety clasp; reg
uary Si0.25, at $3.50.
Scarf Pin-Egyptan design; English finish;
one diamond in centres safety catch regularly S14,
at S1O.5O.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-04-18
Bar Pins

Bar Pins in plain Roman finish. with diamond
in centre; safety catch; regularly S., at $3.7S.
Bar Pin in fancy design set with four pearls,
with diamond in crown setting in centre; also safety
catch; regularly Sl2, at So.
Bar Pin in Grecan design; three pearls on each
side with diamond in centre safety CATCH regularly
SITS, at S13.32,
Bar Pin of fancy design, with ten pearls four
amethysts and diamond in centre; safety catch; reg
ulary $3.50, at $13.13.
Bar Pin of fancy design; five pearls on each
side; daisy design, set with diamond in centre;
safety catch; regularly S18, at $3.50.
Many other fancy designs set with pearls and
diamonds in centre; regularly SIG to Sl8, at
$3.50.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-04-18
S1.SS to S3.08

Infants Long and Short Slips
and Dresses, made of nainsook
and lawn; baby yoke effect;
neatly trimmed with embroidery
or lace insertions and edgings,
4Sc to SEC
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-04-18
CSC to S6.9S

Children's Coats of fancy mix
lures and serges, in spring and
summer styles, light and dark
colors, with fancy buttons,
braid, silk or satin collar and
cuffs; some with belts attached
for boys and girls; value $2.9S
to $500, for
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-04-18
Brooches

SunDuTSJ BTOOCn--ES diamonds, I4-kdrat, Safety
catch; can be used for pendant; regularly Sl5L75
$121.32.
10-Pointed Star-Shaped Brooch-Studded with
small diamonds; one large diamond in crown set
ting in centre; 14,karat safety catch be used
for pendant; regularly Sl02.75, at S77.12.
Sunhurst Brooch-Fancy scroll, set with eight
diamonds around edge large diamond in
centre; 4-karat safety catch; regularly S1o4.50,
at $78.3S.
Sunburst Brooch--Fancy SCROLL set with four
diamonds; one large diamond in centre: l4-karat
safety catch; regularly Sl0325 at $77.44.
Sunburst Brooch--Fancy scroll, set with eight
diamonds around edge; one diamond In centre set
in crown; 14-karat safety catch; regularly $780,
at SIS.
Sunburst Brooch, in fancy scroll setting; seven
diamonds around edge; one diamond in centre; IA
karat safety catch; can be used for pendant; regu-
larly S63.75; special at S62.92.
Real Coral Cameo Brooch, mounted in l4-karat
gold, with ono diamond and three real pearls and
real pearl drop; regularly $780, at $25.13.
Real Coral Brooch mounted in 14-karat gold
with one diamond, three real pearls and real pearl
drop; safety catch; regularly s30.50, at SASS.
Enameled Pansy Brooch l4-karat gold, with
large diaTond in centre; safety CATCH regularly
Rose-Finish Dragon Head Brooch. in l4-karat
set with three diamonds-two in eyes and one
larger in mouth regularly S2025, at sI5.1e.
Crown Brooch of 14-kara gold five diamonds
set IN platinum; nine real pearls and four half
pearls regularly S26, at $3.50.
Brooch of conventional design. set with two da-
nonds, two pearls and eight half pearls; amethyst
centre; safety catch' regularly SIS, at $19.13.
Sunhurst of Half Pearls: one diamond in CEN
ire; safety catch; regularly S33 at SIZES.
Brooch of Enameled Spray of Flowers in IA
Karat; two diamonds three real pearls; regularly
sol, at $23.2S.
Pearl Sunhurst Brooch; one diamond in GEN.
tire: regularly S30.50, at $15.38.
Fancy Scroll Brooch English finish; one da-
mond crown setting in centre; regularly $1,000, at
1888.
Fleur-de -Lis-l4-karat, in blue enamel, with
seven diamonds; safety catch; regularly $33 at
Enamel 4-Leaf Clover one diamond in centres
half pearls in stem; l4-karat regularly $l925, at
$14 "a.
Scroll Brooch; English finish: one diamond in
centre; hook on back; regularly |S13, at S9.75.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-04-18
BraSSie reS

HIS W.. b. 81, De Bevoise,
Sterling, Model w. B. and Shap-
ley, in hook front or button back,
of good, strong material, lace
and embroidery; reg. soc
and 59c, Saturday. -. fNkC
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-04-18
For Riddles

Children's Hats of lingerie,
pongee, straw and poplin; va
rious shapes; trimmed with flow
ers, ribbon, lace and feathers;
fancies for boys and girls. from
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-12-11

Mrs, f NJ Green and Mrs. G. F
Scheid spent Thursday in Richmond
with Mr. and Mrs. T {. Green
Mrs Alfred Thompson or Iudianap-
Oils, is visiting her father, Henry [
Clear, and other relatives.
Miss katherine Van Ausdal of Day
ton spent several days this week at
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs, J. W. Ac-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Young have
gone 10 Long Beach, Cal, TO spend the
winter.
Lee Duggins, OF South Whitley, Ind
returned 10 his home Wednesday after
TWO weeks visit with local relatives
and friends.
John Gardner, of Edgar, Neb. is
visiting his sisters. Mrs. Laura Up
ham and Mrs. Emma ONer.
The members of the Smart Set club
were pleasantly entertained Thurs.
day afternoop by Mrs. Joseph Ii
Norman and Mrs Chester A. Burns
at the home OF Mrs Norman or
North Maple street Following the
usual hour at cards the hostesses
served refreshments
Mrs. William Reel is visiting Mr.
and Mrs. Gush Bosch in Hamilton.
A sewing was held at the home OF
Mrs. Thomas A. Barrett Thursday aft
ernOon by the Ladies' Aid society of
the Barron Street Church of Christ.
Isaac Young and William Gregg of
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-12-11
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications. a they cannot
reach the diseased portion OF the ear.
There is only one way 10 cure deal
ness, and thar is by constitutional
remedies Deafness Is caused by an in
famed condition Of the mucous lining
OF the Eustachian Tube. When this
tube is infsamed you have rumhlins
sound or imperfect hearing, ami when
II Is entirely clos ed. Deafness Is the re-
suit and unless the inflammation can
be taken out and this tube restored 10
its normal condition. hearing will be
destroyed forever; nine cases out OF
ten are caused by Catarrh. which is
nothinS but an inflamed condition Of
the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case Of Deafness lcaused by
catarrhl that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure, Send for circulars.
free
F. ]. CHENEY. & co, Toledo. Ohio
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
Advertisement
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-12-11
HEAD AND NOSTRILS
STUFFED FROM COLD
"Pape's Cold Compound" Ends a Cold
or Grippe in Few
Hours.

Your cold viii break and all grippe
misery end after taking a dose OF
"Papes Cold Compound" every two
hours until three doses are taken
1t promptly opens clOgged-up nos
trils and air passages in the head,
stops nasty discharge or nose run
ming, relieves sick headache, dullness.
feverishness, sore throat, sneezing
soreness and stiffness.
Don't stay stopped-up! Quit blowing
and snuffing! Ease your throbbing
head-nothing else in the world gives
such prompt relief as "Pape's Cold
Compound" which costs only % cents
at any drug store. II acts without as
sistance, tastes nice, and causes no
inconvenience. Accept no substitute
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-12-11

Connersville. Ind. spent Wednesday
with relatives In Eaton
Mr. and Mrs L J Potenberger are
planning 70 spend several days in
Florida some time during the holiday
season
Miss Mary Fisher viii spend Sunday
with Miss Pearl Halter in New Paris
Mrs. Harry { BLACK OF Detroit. Who
has been spending couple Of weeks
With local Relatives. will 20 10 Ham
jlton Sunday 10 spend week with
her father. Reubeut TELLS. before re-
turning home
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-12-11
SETH LOW OPPOSES
NATIONAL RAILROADS
Tells Civic Federation Rea-
sons Against Government
Ownership.
WARNS ROAD USERS
No Increase of Wages Pos
sible if Private C0mpan-
les Cease.
WARNS ROAD USERS

NEW YORK, Dec. 11.-Sharp warn
roads was sounded today in an ad-
dress before the fourteenth annual
meeting of the National Civic Fedora
ton by Seth Low, president of that
organization This warning was di-
rected to the government, to the en-
ployes of the railroads. to the national
investors and the great American
travelling public.
. Mr.. Low says that investigation has
shown him that in Europe earnings
of government railways barely equal
the amounts paid out by American
railways in taxes. The freight rates
abroad are higher, but the passen-
ger rates are generally lower, this lat
ter fact arising from the large number
of passengers who travel third class,
he asserted.
Argues Against Purchase.
The argument against the nation
aliZatiOn of the railroads is so strong
that it is worth while TO try to think
why one should give it serious con
sideration," said Mr. Low. The ar
guments in favor of government own
ership. | take to be mainly three:
First, that the government will
treat every one alike and will not
discriminate between shippers.
Second, that government ownership,
even if it does result in higher freight
rates, is likely to mean lower pas
senger rates.
Third, that government ownership,
however costly it may be. makes it
unnecessary for the public which uses
the railroads to pay dividends on vast
y0lumaS of Waterad stock
Railroads that are publicly owned
have available for wages only such
sums as are appropriated by law. In
IA country Of the vast extent of the
United States, it will always be diff