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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-22
PLANrz CASE TO JURY.
Motion For Directed Verdict For De-
PENDANT Is Cverruled.

PENDANT Is Overruled.
The motion for directed verdict for
the defendant in the case OF Fred
Plantz VS.. Kreutzer & Wasem was
overruled by Judge Nichols Wednes-
day afternoon when the plaintiff
testimony had all been submitted
Arguments were begun shortly before
noon today. and the case was given TO
tho Jury late this afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-22
All Arc Now Agreed.

The outcome of the conference was
an agreement of all concerned, and
particularly the officers of the North
western and the NJ. & ST. L., as to
what the viaduct shall be. 1t is to be
designed to carry double track for
street car service, and strong enough
to carry interurban service, the prin-
cipal point Of what proved to be only
a misunderstanding of the intentions
of the railroads, was quickly adjusted.
Some of the minor changes in the
ordinance. which were asked for by the
Iowa Railway and Light Company. was
provision for building conduits into
the viaduct for carrying electric light
and power wires. and a provision COM
pelling any other street railway or in
terurban company entering the city
from the south to use the tracks of the
Railway and Light Company across
the viaduct.
Procedure Agreed to.
Not only was the type of viaduce
agreed to, but the method OF going
over all the ground that has been gone
over once before was arranged.
Assistant Chief Engineer w. H. Fin
ley, Of the Northwestern. returned to
Chicago this afternoon with the old
viaduct plans. He agreed that IN not
more than ten days the new plans for
a viaduce, strong enough for interurban
traffic. would be prepared This plan
is to be submitted. when completed. to
the II. & St. L., and the Iowa Railway
and Light Company. accepted by all.
and then sent here for the acceptance
Of the city and the railroad commits
s;operQ
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-22

AT conference of railroad attorneys
and engineers and others interested in
the proposed South Third avenue via
duct, the project today took on new
and better defined lease of life. Agree
ment was reached as to Just what the
viaduct is to be, and its loading
capacity. New plans are to be pre-
be revived and passed again.
Tie Iowa Railway and Light Com
pany got what it was after, a stronger
viaduct. and some minor changes in the
ordinance. A structure strong enough
to carry interurban traffic was what
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-01-31

For the average farmer. economy
bars q room especially reserved for
weddings and funerais. a back
stairway IN small houses ID an unnoc
essary luxury. Large halls which
are never used to live in, but merely.
as thoroughfares. are feature which
can be dispensed with Ia the interest
OF smaller outlay Of money.
Other features that should give
way to a comfortable and convenient
kitchen are narrow porches, liligree
work, numerous angles IN walls and
roof, useless doors, There should
be an intelligent purpose for every
cubic foot Of space and for every
piece Of material about the building,
II possible.
1t may not be found practicable
for the Department Of Agriculture to
furnish plans and specifications Of
farm houses worked out for partfcu-
lar individual needs. However, 1t 10
believed to be desirable to work out
plans and specifications for tina gem
eral needs of farmers and to Illus
trate and explain the plans so that
the farmer may understand the prip
ciples involved and apply them y
he remodels his present house. G{
Office of Farm Management is ME
deavoring to help the farmer and tn
farmers wife along these lines.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-01-31
BANKRUPT NOTICE.
In the District Court Of the United
States for the Eastern Dis
trict OF Loujs.ana.
No. 1852, In bankruptcy.
In the Matter of Thomas Brothers.
bankrupt.

All the creditors Of Thomas Broth
ers, Of Slidell, La, adjudged 4 bank
rupt on the I'D day OF January,
1914. on his petition in the District
Court Of the. United States for tho
Eastern District Of Louisiana, are
hereby notified that the first meet
ing of the creditors Of said bankrupt
will be held before the undersigned
Referee ut his office, Room s, City
Bank & Trust Co. building, 124 Ca
rondelet Street, New Orleans. La.
on the Sd day Of February, 1914, Of
the hour OF 10 O'Clock .. n.
Whereat said creditors shall pre-
sent and prove their claims, elect
q trustee, and fix the amount Of his
bond: shall determine in what man-
ner and at what time the property
Of the bankrupt's estate shall be
sold, and shall take such steps as are
pertinent and necessary for the pro-
motion of the best interest OF the
said estate, and shall do such other
things as the law may require and
as may be brought before them.
VIM. A. BELL,
Referee.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-01-31

compared with $50 million a year
ago, 81 million two years ago, 1873
million three years ago, and 142 NIL
lion four years ago. These figures
would indicate that the quantity to
be carried toward the close Of the
season will not be sufficient to cause
depressed prices, as was the case par
ticularly four Years ago lin some
States last year also), nor, on the
other hand, will they be SO scant as
to cause such high prices as prevailed
in the spring Of 1912.-Weekly News
United States Department of Agri-
culture.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-01-31
LAD STAYS FATHER TO SAVE
MOTHER AND SISTERS
LIFE.

| Natchitocheg, La, Jan. 26.-1n q
desperate effort to save his fifteen
lyear-old sister, after his mother had
fled her home in terror. j. c. Clark,
thirteen years old, Sunday night shot
and instantly killed his father, ]. G.
Clark, ST.. at their home ON the Hill
& Clark plantation, two miles from
Natchitoches. The killing followed
threats made against his family of
nine children, his wife and himself.
The tragedy has aroused the keenest
sympathy for the family, particularly
as Mr.. Clark was regarded as a de-
| voted husband and good provider.
The boy is the victim of an incurable
malady. from which he has suffered
many years.
Mr.. Clark some years ago drank
heavily and though he had thrown OF
the habit it is believed that it's faint
remained, and this, coupled with
worry, momentarily crazed him and
prompted last nights tragedy.
1t has been noticeable of late that
Clark was given to violent outbursts
Of anger that would vent themselves.
apparently without cause. on his wife
and children, and, fearing her hus-
band when in this condition, Mrs.
Clark would leave him alone until
he regained control Of himself.
Sunday evening, when Clark re-
turned from hunting trip, he show
ed that he was nervous and i'll at
ease and Mrs. Clark, taking her child
rem, sought another room. Clark
soon followed her, and, entering the
room. he closed the. door, and. draw
ing revolver, announced his in
tention of killing his wife and child
rem and then committing suicide.
Mrs. Clark grappled with her hus-
band and. after some effort, manag
ed to escape from the room with the
seven younger children. John, the
son, was left with his sister and his
raging parent. Mr.. Clark, it is then
said, attacked the young girl. Her
cry for help aroused the boy and he,
taking shotgun, fired at his father.
The entire charge of birdshot enter
ed Clark's head, resulting in instant
death.
At the coroner's inquest it is said
an attempt was made to shield the
son, and report was given out that
Clark's death was the result Of an
accident. It was also stated that
Clark committed suicide. Later,
however, the actual facts in the
were disclosed,
Mr.. Clark's funeral took piece this
evening under the auspices OF the
Woodmen of the World. The family
is prominent In this section and we'll
connected.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-01-31
NOTICE TO PRINCIPALS.

All principals Of the public schools
OF this parish are hereby notified
that they are to be held responsible
for the collection OF the Incidental
Fee. "A list Of the parents and nlm-
ber Of children they have n school
must Re presented to me when they
are rendering their statement OF tho
amount collected, and nothing but
the cash or an excuse from the Ward
Director will be accepted.
ELMER E. LYON,
Superintendent. =
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-01-31
THE KITCHEN THE MOST mPOR.
TANT ROOM IN THE FARM
HOUSE
Governments Farm Architect Points
Out Importance OF an EcOnomi.
cally Constructed Home for
the Farmers Family.

dSnin8tOQ, -. u. Jan. Z9.-The
Importance to the farmer of having
an economical farm house has been
emphasized by the farm architect 81
the Department of Agriculture, who
states that the mental and physical
fitness of the laborkrs both within
the house and In the fields are Wit
ally affected by the building that at
fords the family shelter. The aver
age American farm home has failed
to share in the improvements that
are every day being made in agri-
cultural conditions and, according to
the architect. is rebuke to our
boosted civilization. Relatively, he
says. the housewife of a century ago
with her fireplace cooking and log
cabin was better provided for than
is the housewife today.
The most important building ON a
farm Is the home. The health, CON-
fort and happiness of the family are
dependent upon its construction and
equipment, and unless these matters
are looked after the sanitary dairy
barn or the economically constructed
buildings for stock are Of little value.
Happiness and contentment in the
family are as essential to efficient
service as improved tools and out
buildings.
Although the housewife spends, In
many cases, a lifetime in her work
shop" the kitchen and the family
rooms, she is not. as a rule, capable
Of planning house in the highest
degree serviceable and comfortable
without assistance. Her help, how
ever, is essential to the farm archi-
tect, as the result of his plans most
vitality concerns her.
In 1910 a Western farm paper,
at the suggestion OF the Department
of Agriculture, conducted q compe-
tition for farm mouse plans. About
$50 plans of farm houses were sub
mitted, not one Of which was fully
satisfactory. The larger number in
sisted on some particular pet notion
and emphasized a single feature to
the neglect of other important ones.
The men and women who familiarze
themselves with the work to be done
and then apply themselves to the sin
gle task of devising means, are the
ones who, with the cooperation Of
the farmers, and their wives, can
best handle the farm house problem.
One Of the most important details
the average American farm
house Is that 1t must be inexpensive.
The average annual net income of
q farmer today, after deducting five
per cent interest on his investment,
Is less than 500. This does not
mean that the houses may not be at
tractive. They may, il intelligently
planned, with the help Of vines, shrub
and trees, become the prettiest spots
in the landscape, and more beautiful
and inexpensive than the crowded
city houses.
The tenant-house problem is grow
ing in Importance, as can be seen
from the fact that the number OF
rented farms increased by more than
324 200 during the last decade. To !,
lay little more than half the farms
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-01-31
in this country are operated by tn
owners.

-. sA4A0 aSVAAAsAy 0AV -VPS1otCN ny liz
owners.
To Economize the Housewives
Strength.
The possible economy in house
hold labor and the conservation Of
the strength of the housewife are
two important factors to be consider.
ed In the construction of farm
house. Pleasant and comfortable
farm homes tend to hold families to.
gether, but the cherries, unlovable
and nsanitary houses drive boys and
girls to the cities. Investigation OF
prisons, insane asylums and houses
OF correction, see to prove the fact
that the sins which account for the
existence Of these institutions are
often bred in inadequate and unhap-
Ply farm homes. : So this social as
pect Of the problem is considerable.
The public is awakening to. the
fasi that better farm hons. are
needed. and the special feature which
many farm papers now issue as a
House Building Number" proves its
interest to thousands of readers.
The Office Of Farm Management
OF the Department Of Agriculture has
now undertaken to investigate this
problem Systematically and to evolve,
II possible. practical improvements
for the benefit Of the farmers home.
Certain features are often over
looked in providing economical ar
rangements for the household when
they might be easily provided for.
One of the specialists Of the Office
OF Farm Management learned from
q woman In Pennsylvania. who had
broken down from overwork, that
she had been carrying coal from the
barn for years. When the husband
was asked II there was any reason
why coal bunker could not have
been provided near the cookstoM
and filled directly from the wagon,
he answered that there was none,
but that no one had ever thought Of
It. This one detail has been found
neglected in other cases where it
could have been easily remedied, if
only some one had thought of 1t.
After economy in the construction
Of the building and in the homework
has been attended, attention will be
given to developing beauty. Sim
plicity in line and good proportions
are meant by the use Of this word
beauty, and not so-called applied orr
naments. This simplicity is entirely
Ia keeping with a general plan Of
economy.
Economy, however, is not a syn
Dnym for cheapness Double strength
glass may even be more economical
IN a tenant house than single
strength, Notwithstanding its great
er first cost. A kitchen sink may be
l paying investment although it ex-
cludes bay window, or a fireplace,
which has been the pet notion of the
housewife. Screened kitchen porch
Is, sleeping porches. double or ripple
windows and kitchen conveniences
are fine economical features which
even the smallest house plans may
we'll consider. Separate dining
rooms for families that generally eat
u the kitchen are less important, as
ire parlors. These separate rooms
nay have complete systems Of plumb
ng, heating and lighting which in
1olve additional expense. The kiteh-
u is the most important room in the
arm house.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-01-31
HOLDING OF poraTnrs
By THE FARMERS.
supply Is Nearl Normal, But Dstri-
button Is Unusually Uneven. Prin-
clpal Potato Producing States Hold
Supplies. With Shortage in a Mum.
Der OF Consuming States.

Der OF Consuming States.
The yearly estimates of the amount
OF potatoes remaining in growers
hands and the stocks in dealers,
hands on January in the important
potato States just completed by the
bureau OF Statistics agricultural
forecasts) United States Department
OF Agriculture, indicate that larger
proportion of the marketable crou
OF potatoes was still in the hands OF
farmers on January than had been
the case for four years past. The
proportion estimated to be in deal
ers' hands was smaller than for any
year OF the four except January /,
1872. The figures showed that the
total estimated potato production was
below normal, but, owing to the slow
movement Of the crop up to January
!, the supply for the remainder of
the year will be almost normal. Dis
trlbut1on, however, seems to be un-
usually uneven. The holdings of no.
tatoes are relatively large in the inn
'portant producing States of Maine.
Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota:
and relatively small in New York,
Ohio, Indiana, Illinois. Iowa, and
Kansas. which are important both as
potato-producing and potato-consum-
ing States.
In consequence of the firm holding
by farmers, the price early in the
season has been unusually high, be-
ing on December / about II 1-2 cents
per bushel higher than q yea: ago,
and 16 IL cents higher than three
years ago, but II 1-2 cents lower
than two years ago, when potatoes
on January / were selling for 77 l-c
cents per bushel, and the supply was
short owing to the drought
Of the previous year.
Present conditions do not seem to
forecast material, If any, advance in
prices in the important producing
States this year. In 1911, when sup
plies were but moderately larger
than now. and in 1913 the price
movement after January / was down
ward instead of upward. The Only
other factor which may enter to
change the experience of 1911 and
1913 is the somewhat different dis
tribution Of the crop which exists this
year.
Southern growers who plant in the =
spring for the early market would
seem to be justified, from present
in putting out a normal
acreage, but should not expect the
zig advance in prices which prevailed
,wo years ago.
The estimates indicate that about
FL per cent of the marketable sup
ply of potatoes of the 1913 crop re-
NAMED in the hands of farmers and
IS per cent in the hands of dealers
N January / in the important pota-
States. These figures
compare with 1913 and 9.8 per cent
similarity estimated a year ago, 1871
md S.6 per cent two years ago, 40.2
md 10.9 per cent three years ago,
md 41.2sand 80 per cent four years
Igo. II, for the purpose of compari
on, these percentages were applied
p the estimates of total production,
{ would show total stocks Of 1913 i
nilnon bushels on January /, 1914
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-09
ADJUSTMENTS.
At the Colonial.

Motion pictures OF the great Mexi-
can ar, showing the great battles
of Juarez. TERRA Blanca, Mesa and
Oiinaga, will be shown at the Colonial
tonight. Actual pictures taken on the
firing line showing the famous rebel
chieftain, Pacho Villa. The capture
Of the cities. the burning OF the dead,
hospital scenes, etc, will be display
ed. These pictures were taken by DR..
Charles A. Pryor, Associated Press
reporter and motion picture operator,
Four wonderful reels. The reels are
authenticated by responsible United
States officials and are no framed-up
pictures for this occasion, but are acr
tual reproductions.
Colvin and Emmons, in new SONG
hits tonight. A great program. Don't
miss 1t, It's at the Colonial. -Adver
tisement.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-09
SALTS If BACkACHY
AND KIDNEYS HURT
stop Eating Meat for a While II
Your Bladder 10 Troubling
You.

When you wake up with backachs
and dull misery in the kidney region
II generally means you have been
eating too much meat. says a well
known authority Meat forms uric
acid which overworks the kidpeys IN
their effort to filter it from the HOOD
and they become sort of paralyzed and
loggy. When your kidneys get slug
Igish and clog, you must relieve them
like You relieve your bowels; remov.
ing all the body's urinous waste. elsa
you have backache, sick headache.
dizzy spells; Your stomach sours
tongue is coated, and when the wealth.
er is bad you have rheumatic twinges
The urine is cloudy, full OF sediment
channels often get sore, water scalda
and you are obliged to seek relief two
or three times during the night.
Either consult good, reliable phy-
stefan at once or get from your pl,ar.
macist about four ounces OF lad Salt.
take tablespoonful in glass ~
water before breakfast for a few dava
and your kidneys VIII then act f,na
This famous salts is made from the
acid Of grapes and lemon Juice. com.
bfned with lithia. and has been used
for generations to clean and Stimulate
sluggish kidneys, also to neutralize
acids in the urine SO It no longer ~.
ritates, thus ending bladder weakness
Jad Salts is life saver for regular
meat eaters. 1t is inexpensive. can.
not in1ure and makes a delightful.
Ienervescent lithia-water drink.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-09
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT
To the Voters Of the City Of Keokuk

elected Of your councimen at the coming city
election my platform will be as follows, to-wit:
FIRST respectful consideration Of all requests and
complaints Of the people, with open meetings according to
law
SECOND No increase Of the bonded debt without IA
fvorable vote Of the people,
THIRD No grants to private corporate enterprises
IN which the rights Of city not fully protected
FoUTH careful scrutiny Of all expenditure Of public
and approval only Of SUCH for which the city receives
full compensation.
FIFTH. The adoption Of the q. s. army method (of
which am perfectly amiliar Of accounting for all supplies
issued to the Police Fire and Public Improvement depart
lments.
SIXTH. close and thorough investigation into the
OF the present charge for gas and the minimum
charge OF one dollar for electric light confess that APP
this subject with great prejudice against present
price, therefore will hastily but with the thought
ever present that both sides should be treated fairly
SEVENTH. Either give the saloon men the protection
they pay for by driving the bootegger Of business or
quit taking their money The present system is robbery
ElGHTH If elected TO office will devote all my time
TO caring for your interests If they were all my own
T these your sentiments then vote for me.
J. "A. N. COLLINS.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-09
ARE TAKING STEPS
TO SECURE PASTOR
Congregational Church Meeting De
cides on Committee to Fill
Pulpit Permanently.

Steps will be taken by tbs First
Congregational church to secure a
minister to fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation of the Rev. George C.
Williams A nesting was held after
church services yesterday morning to
consider the question.
]. A. NJ Collins was authorized to
appoint a committee OF five men which
would assume the task OF selecting a
man to fill the pulpit permanently.
Mr.. Collins will name his committee
soon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-09

ranza's Telegram to villa suggesting
that he drop the demand for ran,
som, will have its effect and that Ter.
razas will be spared further trouble
Villa is not so intant upon getting
money as he is upon stopping the
financing Of filibusters by General
Luis Terrazas. father OF the prisoner
Constitutionalists assert that
should the elder Terrazas arm and
equip filibusters again, his sons lifa
might be forfeited.
A dispatch from Chihuahua says
several members OF General Car,
ranza's commission, named to inussti.
gate the execution Of VIM. Benton,
Engiishman, and the disappearance OF
Gustave Bauch, American, arrived
there Sunday night. No testimony
VIII be tahsn, however, until the ar.
rival this afternoon OF General Fraus,
to, president OF the commission.
Attack on Torreon.
by United Press stan correspon.
dent.J
MEXICO CITY, March 9.--Rebel
attack on Torreon by Genzral Villas
troops began early today, according tc
hespatches received here and imme
diately 1000 federals wers rushed to
the town by special train to rein
force the defenders.
A dozen of the leading citizams oil
Torreon wore killed when the rebels
blew up a passenger tram near Hor
nos, not far from Torreon. Most Of
tina passengers on the dynamited train
were refugees fleeing from the rebe
attack.
Salvador Cortes, one OF the creates,
poets Mexico ever produced, who f,ac
allied himself with the rebels. wal
executed at Tizimdn, In the state O
Yucatan.
God will rule In Mexico" shouted
Cortes with his last breath as tn;
guns Of the firing squad barked out
The poet was defiant to the last. Fo,,l
other rebel leaders were enscutee
with Cortes by the Yucatan officiaIs
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-09

After heavy meal. take couple
OF Doan's Regulets. and give your
stomach liver and bowels the help
they will need. Regulets bring easy.
regular passages of the bowels. -Ad
yertisement