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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-04-10
UNDERWOOD WINS
IN SENATE RACE
House Leader Nominated u. S.
Senator From Alabama.
"DRYs' WIN IN MICHIGAN
ingham, in Which Is Located the State
Capital, Votes Against the Saloons
One Switches to SWEET"
Line-Results of Elections.

Birmingham, Ala, April S.-9scar
w. Underwood, majority leader az the
house of representatives at Washing
ton, was nominated over Richmond
Pearson Hobson by substantial ma
jority. Underwoods campaign man
ayers said his lead was about twenty
thousand
The weather throughout the state
was ideal for the primaries and indi-
cations were that the total vote would
be the largest in years. While sew
eral personal encounters at the polls
were reported none was of serious
nature
Former Governor B. B. Conner led
the three other candidates in the CUB
ernatorial contest. Charles Hender-
son OF Troy was second, and r. F.
Kolb of Montgomery was third.
John w. Abercrombie, representa-
tive from the state at large, and Rep
resentative ]. T. Heflin from the Fifth
district was unopposed.
Washington, April 8.--There was
general rejoicing among members of
all parties in Washington on Monday
night when the news came that Rep
resentative Underwood had been vic
torious in his contest for the Alabama
senatorship with Representative Hob
son.
Detroit, Mich, April 8.-Returns
from the II Michigan counties which
voted on Monday on the local op-
ton question gave the drys victory
in the winning of Ingham county, in
which Lansing, the state capital, Is To-
Gated. The vets won over one of the
other counties and lost one to the
anti-saloon forces. Ingham county,
which has been wet, went dry by more
than seven hundred votes.
The county situation follows: Clare
went from dry to wet; Rosccmmon
and Ingham went from wet to dry;
Midland, Kalkaska, Mecosta, Benzie,
Shiawassee and Wexford remained
dry, the latter two by small MAORI
ties. Oscoda, containing one saloon,
went over to the drys. Arenac and
Ogemaw remained wet
The principal counties voting on the
question were Ingham, Shiawassee
and Wexford. In case Oscoda county
remains dry, Michigan, as the result
of the election, has "a dry counties
and 40 counties are wet. The import
ant counties which chose to remain
in the dry column did so by smaller
majorities than two years ago.
In Flint, John R. Macdonald, Pro-
gressive, was elected mayor over
Charles B. Mott, Independent candi-
date, and John Mention, Socialist.
In Grand Rapids Mayor Ellis was
given the battle of his long political
career by Doctor Sinclair.
In Kalamazoo Mayor A B. Gonna
BILE, Republican, was reelected by the
biggest majority a candidate for may
or ever received in that city. He was
opposed by Charles Schaffer, president
of the Trades and Labor council
The following mayors of principal
cities in which elections were held
were elected:
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-04-10
No soard Rule for Kansas CITY

Kansas City, Mo-, April S.-Com-
mission form of government under
the standard of w. r. Nelson, owner
of the Kansas City Star, and C. A.
Burton. independent candidate for
mayor. was beaten by 10000 majority
by the Democrats Henry L. Jost,
Democrat, is reelected mayor. The
Republicans ran third and Progress.
ives last.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-04-10
Fine Cattle of Argentina.

Argentina for many years has been
importing the best breeding cattle
and sheep from Great Britain, and to-
day has some of the finest types in
the world. Uruguay has a good grade
of live stock, but they are not equal
to the cattle in the alfalfa region Of
Argentina
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-04-10
r. n. WEYERHAUsE7 is DEAD.
Lumber King" of U. S. Succumbs at
Pasadena, Cal

Los Angeles, Cal. April Fired
erick w. Weyerhauser declared to be
the richest man in the world, died
here at his mansion at Oak Knoll.
battle in vain with death to save the
life of the eighty-year-old modern
Croesus His wealth, mostly lumber
interests, is estimated to be between
$500 200, 600 and 100000 For sew
eral days Weyerhauser's condition
was critical, his illness being dag
nosed as pneumonia.
For many years Mr.. Weyerhauser
was known as the lumber king" Of
America
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-04-10
BARS LIQUOR FROM NAVY.
Secretary Daniels Forbids Use of In
toxicants by Officers of Warships.

toxicants by Officers of Warships.
Washington, April T. Secretary
Daniels of the navy has prohibited the
use of alcoholic liquors within the
jurisdiction of the navy department.
The new regulation establishes
equality between officers and the en-
listed men, as the latter have not
been allowed to have a wine mess"
or alcoholic beverages on board ship.
1t is expected, following the navy's
lead. that the question of abolishing
liquor in the army will be revived.
Army officers will not discuss the
matter in advance of possible action
by Secretary of War Garrison.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-04-10
Noted Indiana Woman Dead.

Crawfordsville, Ind, April S.-Mrs.
Joanna Elston Lane. aged eighty-sev-
en-. died suddenly of heart disease at
her home here. Her husband. Col
Henry S. Lane, who died in 1891, was
Ince governor Of Indiana
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-04-10
mare eIected:
Ex-SCHOOL HEAD GUILTY.
NJ. C. Newton of Peoria, ILL.,, Convicted
of Forgery.

Peoria, H., April Newton c..
Dougherty, former banker and school
board head, was found guilty of
forgery. Dougherty was tried on
charges not included in the indictment
returned against him several years
ago. when he was convicted and spent
a. term in the penitentiary. The jury
in the present trial was out over three
hours. The man was released on a
sheriff's bond of $1,000.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-04-10
Miners. Demands Rejected.

Canonsburg, Pa, April 1.-THE de-
mands of 500 miners of the Pittsburgh
Buffalo Coal company, who went on
strike in support of their demands for
a run of mine basis of pay. were re-
iected. The mines are under guard
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-04-10
TWO Bank Rohhsra slair.

New Hazleton. B. c., April 1.-TWO
bandits were killed here in d battle
with a posse OF citizens, following the
holding up of the Union Bank Of Can
ada branch. Six men held up the bank
and four got away with 81, 100 cash.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-04-10
Mrs Wilson Goes Motoring.

Washington. April S.-Mrs. Wood
TOW Wilson went motoring on Monday
for the first time in Several weeks.
She has entirely recovered from the
injury sustained from fall over a rug
"A shs White House,
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-04-10
Rescued Sailors i'm Port.

Philadelphia. April -Four surviv-
ors OF the three-masted schooner Hat
tie p. Simpson. which sank in mid
ocean, arrived here aboard the battle
ship Michigan The schooner went
down on March q.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-04-10
Ms Rat campbeII a Rride.

London, England, April S.-A few
hours after the decree of divorce
granted Mrs. George Cornwailjs West
was made absolute the divorced hus-
band married Mrs. Patrick Campbell,
the English actress.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-04-10
FAVOR cummins, Freiqht RiII

Washington, April S.-The Cummins
sill to prevent railroads from limiting
their liability on freight shipments.
was favorably reported TO the senate
b. the committee on interstate COM
xsvcss on Monday.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-04-10

Boston, April S.-FiVe hundred
painters and decorators went on strike
for an increase of five cents an hour.
Three of the largest employers an
nounced they would sign the new
agreement.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-04-10
natural eas Blow kiIIs Nine.

Memphis. Tenn, April S.-Nine men
working ON one of the piers of the new
bridge being built across the Missis-
sippi river at Memphis. were killed
when they struck natural gas flow
so feet deep.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-04-10
SUBMARINE is NEARLY LOST.
British Submersible Hits Ships Pro-
pelIer in Rising After Maneuvers.

peIIer IN hTsTHg HIteT WdHeuVeFS.
London, April 6.-While rising after
having been submerged during sham
attack off Harwich, Essex, submarine
CO struck the propeller Of a gunboat
The periscope and part of the coming
tower of the submarine were torn
away by the impact and only the cool
ness of her officers and crew prevented
her from sinking.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-04-10
Forty PeriIed in chicaoo Sore,

Chicago, April 9.--Forty passengers
on Rogers Park car, going through
the LaSalle street tunnel under the
river, We're frightened when 36-inch
water main burst behind them The
passengers walked out of the tunnel!
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-04-10
GOLD MEDAL GIVEN TO PEARY.
North Pole Discoverer Honored by Ex-
plorers' Club in New York

PfU,UTS NFuU VT wv O' N
New York. April S.-The Explorers
club gave a dinner in honor of Rear
Admiral Robert e. Peary To mark the
fifth anniversary of his discovery of
the north pole. A gold medal bearing
on one side a bust of Admiral Peary
and one the other the seal of the
Explorers club was presented to the
admiral.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-04-10
iJn..a chen.

de trouble about bein' good los
sr," said Uncle Eben, is dat too many
folks is liable to git In de habit O,
wantin' to see you perform.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-04-10
Kenosha Reflects Mayor.

Kenosha, April S.-M. ]. Scholey,
the most unique figure in Wisconsin
politics, who rose from bartender to
mayor of Kenosha, scored another big
personal victory yesterday when he
defeated William NJ. Farr by major
ity of 1872 votes.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-04-10

Superior, April 8.-Joseph S. Kon-
KEEL, mayor of this city, was the victor
yesterday in a recall election, by a
scant SO, out of total of more than
five thousand votes. The supporters
of his opponent, j. R. Hile, threaten a
contest. charging Irregularities.
n
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-05-01
CAT SWIMS RIVER TWICE.
Seemingly Lonesome When Owner ID
Absent For a Few Days.

Seemingly Lonesome When Owner ID
Absent For a Few Days.
Demonstrating the waters of the
Grand river rather than stay on a
ranch alone. Murphy. Maltese tom
cat belonging to Ad Hockett, a
wealthy rancher Of DotserO, Coo.
swan a mile when he was left ON the
ranch while HOckett went to Glenwood
Springs on business trip.
The day after Hockett left his ranch
Murphy wsRt to the river bank. where
he sat for an hour and then swan the
stream to the opposite side. where he
sought company at neighboring
ranch.
Four days later. when Hockett re,
turned and found Murphy missing. he
began search for his mascot.
Standing on the river bank. he saw
his cat swimming back. When Muir
ply reached the shore he jumped on
his masters shoulder.
At the point where Murphy swan
the river the stream is treacherous, and
several men have been swept down the
stream by the swift current.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-05-01
SOLDIER IN LOVE,
WANTS DISCHARGE
Fears He will Be Too Far Away
From Girl He AdOreS.

Lafayette. La. - One year more to
serve in the United States army and
probably in the Philippines. Emile
Martin. three years a soldier, is plead
ing to be released from further service
in order that he may be near Miss
Jeanne Olivier, formerly of this city.
Four years ago Emile Martin tucked
his diploma from the University Of
Paris into his pocket and came to
America. He was of French aristocra-
cy. and the bottom of the family cot
fers had been scraped to provide Emile
with an education.
Emile joined the United States army
when he failed to find work. From
regiment to regiment he was shifted.
until one day he found himself in Tex
rs City. one of the thousands of sol
diers drearily waiting for something to
happen in Mexico.
In Texas City he met Miss Olivier,
who Is of an old creole family Of Lou
isiana. She and her family moved to
Galveston. Tex. Now Emile learns he
is to be sent to the Philippines.
He has been granted leave of absence
and is now in Lafayette. the birthplace
of his bride. appealing to influential
citizens in and about this city to sign
his petition to Congressman Brous-
sard, who is asked to use bis influence
with the government in releasing him.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-05-01
FIND BATTLE MAP
OF new ORLEANS
Bears Signatures Of Those Who
Fought Behind Cotton Bales.

New Orleans.-Interest in the SUM
bering cotton bale theory of the battle
Of New Orleans has been aroused by
the finding Of water color picture
map Of the original battle plan In an
abandoned trunk in the cellar Of a ho
tel. Little Is known about the draw
ing or the other contents of the trunk
which has remained unnoticed for
years In 4 dark corner.
Five veterans of the battle had add
ed their signatures to the remarkable
map TO attest the fact that it Is true
representation of the battle plan as
made under the direction of Andrew
Jackson by his military engineer, II.
Laclotte 1t shows Il line of cotton
bales. which marginal note says was
1000 feet long. with Il prolongment ex-
tending 600 feet into the woods. Some
historians deny the story about the
use of cotton bales.
The five veterans who say they
fought behind cotton bales were 10
seph st. Cyr. Jean Lamonthe, T. NJ
Lapice, Charles Raymond and Jean
Gervais. Pen pictures of these men
appear in the footnotes.
\ full view of the Chalmette field Is
given. and the veteran craftsmen have
set forth the placing OF the diiferen
commands and the plan of attack and
defense.
1t is thought the map and the trunk
in which it was found We're the prop
erty OF a former patron of the hote'
who took "t'rpnch leave"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-05-01
INCREASING POTATO CROP.
Growers Pay Too Little Attention to
the Seed They Use.

Washington The American potato
grower is charged with paying too lit
tie attention TO the selection of seed
potatoes by the department Of agricul
ture In statement declaring that by
the use of high grade seed the returns
from the crop would be increased by
many millions of dollars.
The increase that might be expected
from the use of high grade seed is con
servativey estimated at not less than
10 per cent. Such an increase. based
on the average production or the aver
age production of the last five years.
says the statement, would amount to
over 34.000.000 bushels. having an ap-
proXimate value of S21 100000.
or the many causes which operate to
produce II low average potato yield in
the United States. it is pointed ont. i'm
pure seed is an important one. Euro
pean potato growers, especially those
of Great Britain and Germany. pay the
strictest attention to the quality of the
seed used.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-05-01
SPRING FEVER BULLETIN OUT.
Rules For Diet and Dress to Counter.
act lassitude

New fOrk.-A list Of instructions FOR
the lighting Of spring fever was issued
oy the Young Mems Christian associa.
ton in health bulletin for members
1t urges first Of all that neither gin
rlckeys and highballs nor beer should
De used as cure for spring fever"
adding that neither medicine nor al
coholic drinks OF any kind can cure
that maady. The real cause of the
general lassitude Of Office folk these
days. the bulletin asserts, is the clog
ging up of the body with food beyond
the amount necessary to supply the
proper amount Of heat units.
The bulletin urges the observation of
these health rules:
Eat lightly. The body doesn't need
the amount Of food that 1t does in win.
ter.
Exercise regularly. Help nature BY
training down.
Ihe man with the paunch may look
prosperous. but It's dollars to dough.
nuts he'd feel better without the abb
dominal hump.
Dress for the season. Discard your
heavy winter clothing. but do 1t grad
ually.
Breathe in plenty Of fresh air to
wash the blood and help carry of
waste.
Most people experience a distaste
for fat foods ut this season. 1t is
good thing. Shun fat foods. Your body
doesn't need them.
Eat plenty Of fresh vegetables and
fruits. A tasty salad is more beneficial
than steak"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-05-01
FIRST FULL BATH WHEN II.
Civil War Vet Ordered to Take One Is
Apprehensive.

Sandusky. O.-According to Sergeant
5. \. Cooke of Cottage Mack. State
Soldiers home, Il veteran from near
Urbana. admitted the other day, sighed
when ushered into the receiving bar
racks anteroom tn await his turn in
the barracks bath and remarked:
well. I'm seventy two years old, ana
this Is going to be the first time | ever
took regular ont ana out bath"
The old man made no effort to con
cea feeling that II he survived the
first operation he might try it again
according to Sergeant Cooke.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-05-01
FARM WAGES OF
s3,500,O00,O00
United States Treasurer Burke
Due This Amount Now.
AGREEMENT MADE YEARS AGO

Farmer Promised "Johnny" All the
Money That Had His Name on It.
Now His Name Appears on All Bank.
notes-Thousands Printed Each Day
at Washington.
New York. - John Burke. United
States treasurer, made bargain near
ly fifty years ago by which he was to
be paid a bonus on his services for
work done at that time. when there
seemed little hope of its fulfillment
When Chester Ferry has fulfilled his
part Of the contract with Mr.. Burke
he will make the latter easily the rich.
est man In the world. says the Tribune
Of this city
Burke hired out when boy not yet
ten years old to husk corn for a neigh
boring farmer and received for his
pay the small sum Of so cents a day.
When the time came for his employer
to pay him for his seasons work Ferry
said:
johnny, want you to know that
what can afford to give you now for
your work l regard as insufficient pay.
l am sure you will think that you have
earned more. for you have been dill
gent and painstaking and have never
complained. So while l can pay you
only so cents day for your time I'll
agree to hand over to you in the future
all the money you can show me with
your name on It,"
81 accepted his proposition" says
Mr.. Burke. 'but gave it little con-
sideration during the intervening years
until the beginning of the present ad-
ministration. when l became treasurer
of the United States. Then the episode
came to mind. and l have written to
Mr.. Ferry. reminding him Of his obli-
cations"
This Is the letter In part:
When we lived neighbors on adjoining
farms In German township and l was
little mite of ten you frequently en-
ployed me in corn husking and corn plant.
Ing times and on various other occasions,
for which services you paid me 80 cents
day. You will remember however, that
at the time Of settlement you assured me
that you were not certain that 30 cents
was SuN1clent remuneration Tor my Serv-
ices and that in addition to the payment
of 80 cents a day you were to turn over
to me all the money that you got with my
name on 1t. which agreement was perfect
ly satisfactory to me and was duly ac-
cepted at the time.
Fearing that you may have forgotten
this obligation on account of lapse OF
time. ! am calling your attention to II
now for OF course know that all that ia
necessary for me to do Is simply to call
your attention to it, that your part Of the
agreement will be faithfully kept,
The bureau Of engraving prints Mr.
Burke's name on 1.0SO.OOO notes Of the
United States currency a day. In addi
ton to this vast daily increasing obi
cation on the part Of the farmer. Mr.
Burke has signed his name to a mum
Der Of $4,000 certificates.
At this rate the bureau Of engraving
prints currency bearing his name to the
amount of $2.S76.OOO day. which by
the end Of his term as treasurer will
net him $500, OO0.O 600 should he be for
tunate enough to realize upon his
youthful investment.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-05-01
EXILE DIED IN 1C4TH YEAR.
Baron de Turckheim Was an Intimate
Friend of Chopin.

Montreux. switzerland. Baron Fer
dinand de Tnrckheim. a French ASA
tan exile since the prussian conquest
died here in his one hundred ana
fourth year, He was an Intimate
friend OF Chopin and celebrated his one
hundred and third birthday on March
II by playing some manuscript pieces
presented to him by the composer.
Baroness de Turckheim. who was
born in 1919 and to whom he was
married in 1913. Is still living and was
Mt her husbands bedside when he died
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-05-01
REVENUE CUTTERS
SAVE M.ANY LIVES
Good SarIaIiians Of the Seas
Brave Aallships and Dangers.
REVIEW Of YEARS WORK.

RESPONDED to One Hundred and Three
Calls, Mostly Wireless Signals For
Aid-Hundreds Of Lives and Vast
Amount of Property Rescued From
Waters-Report Of Winters Toll.
VushinctOn.-The winter just closed
has been the busiest for the revenue
cutter service in its history. During
the winter cruising season beginning
Dec. I and ending March 81 its little
feet has rendered assistance to nearly
1000 persons and to several million
dollars worth Of cargo and vessels.
The cruising feet was distributed as
follows: At Eastport. Me-, the Wood
bury; at Portland. Me-. the andre.
scoggin; at Boston. the Gresham; at
Woods Hole. Mass, the Acushnet; at
New York. the ltasca: Mt Baltimore
and in the Chesapeake bay. the Apa.
che; Mt Norfolk. the Onondaga: at VIII.
mington. n. c.. the Yamacraw.
The Seneca was sent out from New
York the middle Of February to resume
the north Atlantic ice patrol. which
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-05-01
FARM TO CONSUMER PLAN.
SerNte Bill! to Create Clearing House
to . stribute Products

washington Senator Borah of Ida.
no introduced Il bill to create ma
tiOnal clearing house for the grading
and distribution of all the farm prod
uctS OF the country. the idea being to
eliminate the middlcmen and put the
producers in immediate touch with the
retail market
The clearing house would be under
the management of a board of fifteen
directors chosen by agricultural sub
divisions of the country for terms Of
five years 1t would draw its strength
from county associations consisting of
not fewer than fifty farmers each
The national association regulations
would fix IL detail provisions for pack
ing. purifying. grading. shipping. sell
ing and delivering.fArm products. The
county associaa56g Gould be made by
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-05-01
GETS NEW TEETH AT SO.
Connecticut Woman Wants Rubber
Rinq to Cut Third.

Somers. Conn. Mrs. Euphemia l.
Loughlin. lightweight years old, who
lives with her daughter, Mrs. George
W. Green of Hazardville, was assured
by dentist that her swollen gums.
soreness of which tempted her to get n
teething ring, presaged II new set of
mOlars.
Mrs. I.oughin says her first teeth
never amounted to much. but with her
second set she could maSticate tough
steaks until twenty years ago. Al
ready she has cut three lower teeth
and the upper set are due in Il week
or so
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-05-01
Women OPPOSE SMOKING,

Portland, Ore. -Becuuse they say
cigar aud cigarette smoke in the city
hall and courthouse. where they 60 to
register. makes them sick. Portland
women have started Il move for city
ordinance forhidding smoking in pub
lie buildings
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-05-01
Girl Poisons Two Wolves.

Mountain Home, Ark Miss Anna
Adams. daughter of t. f. Adams OF
Big Flat. poisoned two wolves few
nights ago that had killed goat for
her the day before She pnt poison in
the carcass. and next mO.ning when
she went dut to see the results there
were two black timber wolves stretch
ed ont dead The larger of the pair
wei .hrd eighty fUi.. aounds.