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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-17

100000. Nearby is quarry from
which the landlord drew $500 for
the clay extracted.
AS in agriculture and in mining, so
in the towns for factory and business
sites the land concentration makes for
higher burdens. Some concrete in
stances, vouched for by Mr. H. R.
Stockman, who has made study of
the question, will show the result.
"The obvious creator of land wealth, !"
said that canny Scotchman, Andrew
Carnegie, lis not the individual, but
the community" Mr.. Balfour, in an
address in the house of commons,
said: The value of all land, any
where, just as the value of a railway,
wherever it may be and by whomso-
ever it was made, by the state or by
private individuals, the value of this,
as well as of every other kind of prop
erty, depends upon the community"
But to whom does the unearned mere
A1ent go?
Unearned Fortunes for Landlords.
In fifty years the ground rent of the
town of Burton-on-Trent increased
from $4,000 to $350,000. An absentee
owner, the marquis of Anglesey, as
landlord receives this rent. His local
taxes or rates are $3.50.
Sheffield, one of the greatest manu-
featuring cities in England, is owned,
in greater part, by the duke of Nor
folk A dry goods merchant in that
city held a lease on land at SIS a
year. Seven years before the lease
would have expired the duke granted
renewal on condition that the ten
ant surrendered the unexpired part of
the lease, paid $3.50 a year rent in
stead of SIS, spent $4,000 in improving
the building and continued to pay all
the taxes.
A large part of the ground upon
which London's buildings stand is
owned by certain rich peers. Land Is
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-17

owner, 6,53S; squire, 1861; a greater
yeoman, 496; a lesser yeoman, ITO; a
small proprietor, Is, and cottager,
less than half an acre.
100000 Leave Farms in Decade.
What is the effect of this concen-
tration Of land in the hands of the
few?
Land is the mother and labor the
father of wealth." a distinguished
economist has written. Land concen-
rated in a few hands increases the
problem OF poverty, which Mr.. Horace
B. Samuel defines as 1.-The economic
discomfort occasioned to vast masses
of the population by the unequal dis
tribution of wealth" The use of the
land is necessary for economic produc-
ton. whether agricultural or indus
trial, and for housing, whether in city
or country. The whole trend of civili-
Zation just now is away from agricul-
ture and toward industrialism. In
England this tendency is most marked.
Less than nine per cent. Of the popu-
lation of England are now engaged in
agriculture, 100000 having abandoned
the farm in the last ten years, as
many leaving the farm in a single
decade as the entire number of farm
owners in the state of Missouri. In
the United States one person in three
is engaged in agriculture in some
form; in all Great Britain and Ireland
only one in ten is so engaged, and the
proportion is growing rapidly less.
The general tendency of the situation,
TO quote the significant and measured
words of Mr.. Asquith, the British
prime minister. is "a process of deple-
ton at one end and congestion at the
other, by which every year fresh adj
ditions Of recruits are being made to
the ranks of the casual and unem-
ployed."
Land Hoggine spawns Great Evils.
Land concentration in Great Britain
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-17

London, Eng
land.-More than
one-half the land
of England and
Wales is owned
by 1890 persons.
Nearly 100000
or two-thirds of
the entire popu-
lation-are land
less. Eight per
cent. of the pop
uldIlOn OF GTSdL
Britain live in
houses with only
one bedroom Els
timating the to-
tai national in
come at $9,2O5,-
100000, this in
come is divided
one-half to five
and one-half mil
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-17

Griffin and John r. Strachan, runners
up in this years national doubles
championship at Newport. McLough-
lin played in excellent form, but he
refrained from poaching on the pre-
serves of his partner. upon whom
Griffin and Strachan centered their
entire attack The score was Cd,
l0-8.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-17
M. M'LOUGHLlN is DEFEATED
Champion and Veteran Partner Lose
Game in Tennis Tournament on
the Pacific Coast.

United States champion Maurice e.
Mclaughlin, playing with the veter
an Sumner Hardy as his partner was
defeated at San Francisco the other
day in the feature match of the Por-
tola tennis tournament by Clarence J.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-17
TITLE is RETAINED
MiddIeweight Champion PugiIist De-
feats Aspiring Jim Lancaster in
Short Bout at Geneva.

Georges Carpenter, French middle
weight champion, retained this honor
when he knocked out the aspiring
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-17
Byrne PLAYS Soccer.

Bobby Byrne. the Phillies tnilS
sacker, is playing soccer with one ..
the leading soccer football teams ~
his home city, st. Louis.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-17
Georges Carpenter.

Jim Lancaster in the third rouno:
This bout took place at Geneva anu
was scheduled for 20 rounds.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-17
Better Than Iris Speaker.

Better Than iris Speaker
Mike Finn, who picked up lIi'
Speaker, says that Dave Robertson
the youngster secured by McGra~' 10
a better ball player than Speahel'
If Dave is, he is some star performer
Bisbee daily review., 1913-02-23

ard: Two Women and Two Men"
 Witagraphl Charles Gaskill's work craft and it's possibilities is even more apparent than usual I; is iu- deed an admirable piece of artistry. The character drawing is first class. Most interesting, perhaps. are the roles taken by Edith Story and Harry Northrup: the first. an unscrupuIOus actress Gust wOmanJ and the second. young man about town (wise Ow.1. Gordon is left the role of wroEged
 wife and mother It is ably produc- ed by Van Dyke Brook. "A Busi- ness Buccaneer' (KalemD. This is a story Of business intrigue. in which a rival corporation president tries by the aid of burglarious methods and assistants tO obtain a secret formula. story we'll portrayed and brim fuI Of stirring episodes which hold the attention of the audience from start to finish. "Dynamited Love lPatheD. This is a comedy Of the usual Pathe standard and one that will be well re- ceived by those enjoying a good laugh: The End of the Feud" G-u-
Bisbee daily review., 1913-02-23
BENEFIT WEEK
 AT HE ROYAL

Tonight will mark the beginning Of benefit week for the Children's Play ground fund at the Royal Theatre during which one fourth of the total receipts Of every performance. both evenings and matiuees will be turn ed into the fund During that time tickets will be on sale by various vol unteers through the city and the com mittee and its friends win do ali that they can tu swell the receipts for the fund. It is expected that a hand some sum will be added to it by enc week from tonight
 All of the lodges of the city have now been asked to give their aid to the success Of the project and from several has been received assurance that they will do so with cOntribu- yiOns or in other manner, some vOlun- teeTing before letters had been grit - len tO them. The committee iR con sequence feels more than ever san guine of an early completion of ItE work
 To help with the good cause the Royal theater has made exceptional effort to secure the strongest pOssi- ble line of attractions for the house during the next week. Also the Roy al nas gone 70 the expense of get ting o.UUU extra tickets particularly for the week. The demand that has already developed for these indicates that the special order was wisely made. for everybody appears to be getting in line to help make the bene it week big beyond expectation.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-02-23
WHERE TIE CROWDS
 ARE CONGREGATIHG

When a theatre attendance shows no evidence Of diminuition after scy. eral weeks trial of a new play house It Is sure sign the public is entire iy satisfied with the amusement sgg- piled by the management of that par ticuiar theatre. Such is the experi- ence of the Lowell theatre. where .he best motion pictures and music in the district are shown and heard each week in a series Of three changes of program. The comfort. good taste and thorough cleanliness of the Low ell theatre affords amusement seek CTS satisfying pleasure. and for the public comfort and amusement the management of the Lowell are ever watchful and attentive. the following brief synopsis of the picture plays for Sunday and Monday will give you glimpse of their exceptional stand
Bisbee daily review., 1913-02-23

. Nh T1EH EN Moving pictures. nightly
Bisbee daily review., 1913-02-23
HAS TWO
 B'G ONES COMING

The Orpheum gets in Brown and Lester. tonight and until Wednesday one of the very best teams on ;bn read. Their act Is declared by Der. sons in the city who have seen f. elsewhere to be a top-line- from start to finish. You will get your money,s worth rom this feature, the rest OC an excellent bill being pure gain.
 Wednesday night and the balance or the week, the interior Of the Or Pheum will take on three ring circus appearance for accommodation of the great McFall dog show. declared the best now on the road. The show carries its own settings and in inc drop curtain producing circus arena effect has a creation that is way up. Don't miss the Orphcum this week.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-02-23

the theatre-goers will be kept laugh. ing from the first to the last act. lt is one of those plays that enables ils audience to forget everything else and abandon itself to thorough cr- ioyment.
 There is some exceptionally good singing and dancing in the secord act, and Frank F. Farrell, the dron comedian, is d wnoie show In himself
Bisbee daily review., 1913-02-23

THREE RoeUEs oUTWiTTED-Percy is spending pleasant evening with friends in the neighborhood when suddenly he remembers tha; he must ~call up" his house The servant ans wers. bgt tho conversation is violently cut off with the cry of Thieves" Percy has a clever scheme to ensnare them the film will best describe.
 PICTURESQUE DALMkTIA-Owing 70 the hos tilities in the Balkan States. Dalmatia has lately been drawT. more into the public eye. We are taken upon a trip along the coast visiting the military posts. Groyosa, Pols and Rsrusa which are well equipped with Garrisons and karbor de lenses.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-02-23
oRPHElJM rurArpr

February 23. 24 and 25. Brnv,p
 . and Lester direct from Sullivan .
 ' and Considine time in a novelty ,
 - musical act Aldman and Mic ,
 Farland in black face reckless. |, ' ness consisting Of good siagine |, . and dancing numbers and smart.
 . witty conversation. Between . Two Girls Pathe comedy fea- . turing Whiffles. the funny man , . Two ether splendid reels of mo { . ton pictures and the Orpheum |, . orchestra ( . February %. 27 and 2S. Ne. z Fans HipDodrome. dog and mon. { . key circus. The Original Billie { . Burns one Of the old school en- { . tertainers in witty songs and { 5 snappy dialogue The Artists { . Romance. Lubin feature { . showing scenes in and around { 2 Tucson and two other good reels { : of motion pictures with the Or { , pheum orchestra. ( STAR THEATER ( Moving pictures. nightly ( D changes. (
Bisbee daily review., 1913-02-23
"oNE BIG SCREAM

The Missouri Girl upon its appear ance here Monday night March & will more than likely draw a packed house. There Is TO question but what
Bisbee daily review., 1913-02-23

RUSH HOURS IN NEW YoRH-New Workers will find many familiar scenes in this novel pro- duction and non-residents will be able to gain an idea of what the rush hour means in ,he metrop- oils We see the arrival of an early morning fer ry-boat at the slip; a glimpse Of the City Hall al eight the Brooklyn Bridge at sunrise; the boot blacks at City Hall Park: noon in Herald Square. with the many shoppers thrcnged about the department stores; the matinee-goers in the thcater district; the exit from the subway at 42nd Street and Broadway; the curb market in wan Street
Bisbee daily review., 1913-02-23
LOWELL rAEArer

February 2a and sg Tv, y-- men and Two Men. drama ,r heart stirring interest sA 0e.
 lIess tidcaneor thriliipa uISiaa or hieb finance and two |, olher pictures 6 ths dates. make Miss Kate poweS ip h,r llimltahie sons sHecialtiss fsen
 .iarcia and able orchestrs in .
 line program of sacred a9sssc
 febrdary 25 90 and s- Love
 among the Geysers, scenic sa auu dramatic picture Of more lhan usual Interest Simnle . Maid a new Pathe release gslI. |. ng a homely story of love ana . devotion, a Viiagraph comeIy , and drama and another dram showing splendid riding afiss |. Kate Powers in new songs and s
 Juan Garcia orchestra.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-02-23

in his famous comedy character of ''Zeke, ' the country boy. The re- maining cast are well balanced and clever.
 If you're from Missouri. don't fail to see the show; it you're not from Missouri. be sure 10 see it., as it IS a show me" production.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-02-23
What The Theatres Offer Public This Week
. : C . . - ,
TIE ROYAL

Benefit week for Ckildrr Play Grounds Fund.
 One-iourth or an receir.s 40 10 tb.s worthy cause.
 High Glass Moving Pictures Three changes weekly
 Illustrated S0ngs tV inc na.p. at Glen Henry.
 See display ad for alr fca. lures in moving pictures
Bisbee daily review., 1913-02-23

Advertise in Bisbee Review
Bisbee daily review., 1913-02-23

has starred: Hattie Williams and Richard Carle in ''Ths Girl from Monmartre."
 William Gillette will pose for nIns in Secret Service" and "sher- loch Holmes Julia Sanderson VIII act The Sunshine Girl.'' John Drew and Edith Wynne Matthison win an pear but 1t is nor yet known ia what plays.
 Q m the casts surrounding the stars Will be such artists as Eva Daven. port Tom Lewis Alan Mudie. Yer non Castle. Julian LEstransc and others.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-01
II AM THAT MAN."
Caleb Powers Startles q Lecturer to
q Law Glass.

Washington, Nov. Law students at
Georgetown university were telling today
of a dramatic scene in a class room last
night In which DR.. Holmes Conrad. pro
lessor of law. and Caleb Powers, the
Kentucky congressman. were the actors
In a lecture to a postgraduate class, pr.
for criminals and declared that some.
through q mistaken public sentiment tHn mt
leased from prison: Nv no was that man
in Kentucky who killed another and was
sent to congress?" asked the professor OF
the class to illustrate his point 80,
During the hush that Immediately tell
over the room, Caleb Powers. student
sitting in the front row. rose to his feet.
with perfect composure and In clear
voice said: II am that man. doctor; l
was not guilty.
Dr. Conrad apologized. continued his
lecture and afterward made q formal
apology to Powers, saying he had not
known the congressman was member
of his class.
Powers spent eight years. three months
and three days in Kentucky prison fight
ing for his life: He was charged with
completely in the murder of Governor
GOebel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-01
MORE WHEAT S0WN.
Largest Acreage Ever Planted in Kan
sas, L. Reported.

Kansas City. Nov. 1.-Some Of the
grain men on the local board of trade
believe that Kansas has close to nine
million acres sown to winter wheat
and reports uniformly indicate that
the plants have made a promising
start. The area is the largest ever
planted In Kansas or any other state.
Allen Logan has received reports from
more than q hundred millers which
indicate an increase Of about ia
million acres over the area sown a
year ago. which was 7.693,000 acres,
according to Secretary Coburn's re-
port.
The Oklahoma crop bulletin issued
today reports an increase of 80 per
cent in the winter wheat area sown in
that state, which makes It about IA
million acres. Nebraska also will
have a large increase. These three
states have close to 40 per cent of
the entire winter wheat area Of the
country this year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-01
HALLOWEEN FRANKS.
The Boys swiped Chairs and Changed
Signs.

There was not much damage done by
Halloween celebraters in Topeka last
night but the following annoyances
were reported to the police:
Two bu2gies were taken out of barns
on tho 200 block, Fillmore street, AMI
carried to other parts of the city. These
were not found this morning.
An electric coupe received damage
to the extent Of many dollars owing to
boys cutting the glass with tile. Other
automobiles were punctured and sew
eral moved blocks away. Lights on
autos were turned out In all parts Of
the city. --.-.~--.ss.-e
A robbery occurred at LIS Kansas
avenue, several overcoats being taken
from Cohen's store. presumably by >
gang Of boys or men.
Chairs were the chief object Of de-
struction by large gangs Of youngsters.
Those on porches- In the west part of
Topeka were thrown into yards and on
the street cur tracks. Bethany college
reported several chairs found on the
campus.
The large iron plates on the street
crossings were removed. signs on un-
finished buildings and For Sale" signs
were hung ON private houses, a few
street directions were changed, throw
ing bricks and lumber on houses, tear
ing down fences, throwing material in
newly laid cement, being chased by po-
licemen and other unpleasantry was
INDUCED in by young Topeka Friday
evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-01

calls for a busy week for those who
are seeking universal suffrage for
women. Upwards OF one thousand
suffragists are expected to attend and
an array Of noted speakers are on the
program for addresses.
The convention will begin its ses-
sions on the same day that congress
convenes in regular session ana II
planned by the suffragists to mark the
opening of an active campaign to
persuade congress to pass the pend
ing constitutional amendment grant,
ing nationwide suffrage to women.
The suffragists plan to appear before
committees Of the two houses Of con-
gress and have chosen their best
speakers to present their claims for
votes for women
The day preceding the opening of
the convention will be marked BY
mass meeting here. Y Prominent
speakers who are on the program
include DIR. Anna Howard Shaw, pres
ident Of the association. Miss Jane
Adams Of Chicago. State Senator
Helen Robinson Of Colorado and
others. A celebration Of the winning
of the vote by Illinois women and the
adoption Of q new constitution will
be the feature Of the convention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-01
nL-TIMED PARSIM0NY
The United States Democracy Places
Economy Above Efficiency.

L. s. Harvey, assistant United States
district attorney. left for his home In
Kansas City today. Mr.. Harvey's Of
nee was Officially abolished today by
federal order and unless word comes
from Washington canceling it, Harvey
will not return to Topeka. It is pos
sible that Attorney General McReynoldE
will reverse the order and allow the
position Of second assistant to stand.
Mr.. Harvey, brother Of Major A. NJ.
Harvey Of Topeka. was appointed by
District Attorney Robertson last spring.
The department Of justice at Washing
ton decided to abolish his office August
/, but later changed It to November 1.
For the past few weeks Mr.. Robertson
has been trying to persuade the federal
authorities to keep the Office in Topeka
but no word has come from Washing
ton favorable to It.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-01
MUST LOOK TO US.
Methodist Bishop Talks OF South
America Missionary Affairs.

South America must look to North
America for remedial agencies ac-
cording to Bishop II. c. Stuntz of that
continent who was the distinguished
meeting of the general executive com
mittee Of the Women's Foreign Mis-
sionary society of the Methodist
Episcopal church.
Bishop Stuntz intimated that the
church is in q state of degeneration;
European influence, and that nothing
is being done for the education Of the
women. There are III missionaries
from the Methodist Episcopal church
in the field; and Peru has just voted
religious liberty, both Of which are
good signs
Great Childrcn's Rally.
There was a great missionary rally
among the children at the church this
afternoon, about thousand indi-
viduals participating. Fifty mission
aries were dressed in the attire typical
of the children took out life member
ships in the Kings Heralds, a mis-
sionary society for children.
Late this afternoon the visitors
were given an automobile ride over
Sunday will be the big day of the
meeting. Bishop Francis J. McCon-
nell OF Denver will give the sermon
at IL o'clock in the morning in the
First Methodist church. At O'Clock
in the afternoon there will be a SER
vice Of commission for fifty newly ap-
pointed missionaries. The commits
sions will be given by Bishop Stuntz OF
South America In the evening the
forty-fourth annual service will be
held. the president of the organization,
Mrs. w. r. Mcdowell Of Chicago, pre-
siding. Mrs. C. w. Barnes, the re-
c0rding secretary, will report on the
work Of the year. The main address
will be given by Bishop H. C. Stuntz.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-01

Of lengthy conferences which have
been held every evening this week at
ter business hours. The object Of all
these conferences was the income tax
law.
I'VE are swimming in mud" said
one of these officers, expressively.
For a day or two thought myself
was coming to know what was meant
by the income tax law and the treas
ury regulations concerning 1t, but now
I am convinced that I hardly know
anything about them and my fellow
officers know less"
The Source of Trouble.
The source Of trouble is that portion
of the law which provides for the col
lection lat the source of the tax on
income derived from interest on bonds,
mortgages and certain other Obltga-
lions. Banks and corporations are re-
quired to withhold this tax in making
payments of interests due to holders
in securities. More than $S0.OOO,OOO
is due today in November interest pay
ments in New York.
The ruling in question has given
rise to endless confusion. In cases In
which bonds are not registered the
names of their owners often are not
known to the banks or fiscal agents to
whom coupons are presented for pay
ment. The identity of the owners
must be established to determine
whether the tax is to be deducted.
Certain exemptions have been defined.
Every lawyer and bank officer In
New York has life made burden by
clients who wish to know IL the six
forms of exemption apply to their par
ticular cases. There are no prece-
dents to apply. No system has yet
been evolved whereby banks and other
agencies which are called upon to
make bond interest payment Will be
able to determine in what cases to
deduct the income tax.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-01
NAVY HAS HARD ROAD.
Remaining Games Are With Teams o.
Recognized Caliber.

Annapolis, Md, Nov. with the
smaller games of the schedule behind
them, the Navy football team win
have a rougher road to travel from
now until the end of the season. Be-
ginning with Lehigh today. the Mid
dies will contend with teams of recog-
nized caliber. The Midshipmen will
go into today's game with the heaviest
and most powerful lot of players that
have ever represented the naval
academy, and a determination to wipe
out the fourteen to nothing defeat ad-
mlnlstered by the South Bethlehem
lads last season.