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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-10

high school. an education would be easily
within his reach provided he learned the
art Of reading. So, each public school
in Nashville, each class room in each
public school. l might say, was made
sort of library center.
The cooperation of the teachers was
secured, and they entered enthusiastically
into the plan. They took charge Of so
many library books every week. saw that
the children carried them home and read
them and then returned them.
by this plan we distributed more than
5000 books within twelvemonth.
Thousands of these went into homes Of
children too poor to pay carfare to and
from the library. Others went to boys
and girls that the teachers could reach,
but that the library had never before
reached. 1t is a plan that worked won
ders in Nashville, and one which / wish
could be put into effect in every other
city, particularly in counties and rural
districts where reading means SO much to
the people
Mrs. Claxton is an ardent suffragist
and was one of the speakers before the
hearing on equal suffrage recently held
by the United States Senate committee
Her chief interest. however, centers in
the work of her husband. She keeps
actively in touch with all the most ad-
vanced educational movements of the
day, is interested in two schools at the
capital which are taught by the kinder
garten and Montessori method, and also
in all movements for the industrial edu-
cation of the mountain people of the
southern states. Her taste in reading is
unusual Cor a woman. 1t lies along
scientific lines. Her friends laughingly
say that she knows more about wireless
biography than the man who invented it.
Mrs. Claxton comes from one of the
really old and distinguished families of
the south. a family whose annals include
such names as those of Dolly Payne
Madison. the Spottswoods of Virginia and
the Iredells OF North Carolina. Last sea-
son was Mrs. ClaXton's first in Washing
ton, and she went extensively into So
ciety. This year she Is in mourning for
her mother, ITO whom she says, II
owe whatever l am, and whatever / may
have done for other people"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-10
bORLAND HAS A BILL
FOR TAKING THE RICH
Declares District Of Columbia Is a
Paradise for Tax
Dodgers

Characterizing the District of Columbia
as "a paradise for tax dodgers" Repre-.
sentative Borland of Missouri today an
nounced that he would introduce a bill
when Congress reassembies calling for a
revision of the taxation laws whereby
the fortunes brought here from other
states to escape taxation will be taxable E"
Mr.. Boriand pointed out that only the
tangible personal properties are now as
sessed In the District. He said the law
was merely a loophole whereby the ia
vored rich and owners of invested for
tunes who have never been without their
friends in Congress escape taxation.
Says Poor Bear Burdens.
Most of the taxes raised in Washing
ton come from the poor and middle
classes" he said. The banker pays moth
ing on his stocks and bonds" For this
reason Representative Borland explained
he would have a law which would tax
personal property not taxable elsewhere,
including stocks, bonds, credits and all
FORMS of tangible personal property en-
forced in the District.
Representative Borland left for Boston
70 speak in Representative Curley's cam
paign for mayor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-10

In Nashville, Tenn, they still talk
about Miss Mary Hannah johnson. They
bemoan the fact that she no longer heads
their public library. The children Of
Nashville miss her at their storytelling
hour. The suffragists Of Tennessee.
small and courageous clan. want her
back again. The Nashville Art Associa-
ton and the Civic Club need her. But
somehow Tennessee will have to get
along without her. For Miss Mary Han
nah Johnson that was is now Mrs. P.
p. Claxton of Washington, wife of the
United States commissioner of education.
Few women have so endeared them
selves to the people Of an entire state
as did Mrs. CIaxton to the citizens of
Tennessee. When she took charge of
the Nashville Carnegie library she was
the youngest girl in the south to head
such an institution. She had taken
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-10
SUGAR TRUST" BA[KS
At DISSOLUTION PLAN
Negotiations Suspended and Action,
in Courts Is Likely to Be
Pressed.

The American Sugar Company, as the
result Of failure to reach an agreement
with the Department of Justice for an
acceptable plan of reorganization. faces
prospect OF prosecution in the courts OF
the pending suit to dissolve it under the
Sherman antitrust act.
Negotiations between the administra-
ton and the corporation have come to a
sudden end. Unless they are resumed
with adequate acquiescence to the de-
mands for reorganization. the suit al
ready filed will be prosecuted vigorously
Had Hoped for Adjustment.
There had been hope for the past week
of a peaceful settlement of the sugar
trust suit as the result of conference con-
Quoted between the Attorney General and
Snowden Marshall, United States district
attorney at New York. Word has come
from New York, however, that the nego-
tiations have come to halt.
Department Of Justice officials decline
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-10

course in library work at Chicago Uni
versity, where she received the highest
mark that had ever been awarded for
this branch of study. She took up her
duties as head librarian in Nashville with
an enthusiasm that accomplished more
than the experience of many older wom-
en- would have done. The story of one
phase of her work there, as Mrs. Clax-
ton modestly tells it, will prove sugges-
tive and interesting to other women.
While in charge of the library in Nash
VILE she says. II became deeply inter
ested in an idea which occurred to me
one day of co-ordinating the public libra
ry and the public schools. The success
with which this was accomplished there
may be achieved in every other city in(the
country which has library and a public
school. / believe that if we could in
still into the very young child love of
reading. we would have given him the
modus operandi of getting an education
Even If he should have to leave school to
earn a living before he got as far as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-10
SENATORS WILL DECIDE
GLASS AND LEE CASES
Expected Soon to Unravel Tangle
Surrounding Eligibility
of Men.

The Senate committee on privileges
and elections is expected soon after 1t
convenes Monday to take up for final
consideration the cases of Senator-elect
Blair Lee of Maryland and of Frank
Fl. Glass, appointed by the Governor OF
Alabama to fill the uneXpired term of
the late Senator Johnston. 1t was re-
ported today that a meeting of the COM
mittee would be called for Monday.
But Senator Kern, chairman of the COM
mittee, is still in Indiana, and this re-
port could not be confirmed. He will
return to Washington, it is said, to-
the Governor of Maryland, already
have been presented to the Senate and
have been referred to the committee on
privileges and elections. The commit
quire, it is said. and should be able to
act promptly upon his case.
Jackson Keeps Seat.
Senator Jackson, the present senator
from Maryland. appointed by Gov.
to fill the unexpired term
of the late Senator Rayner, will con-
tinue to serve as senator until the Lee
case is settled, it was said at Senator
Jackson's office today. The Maryland
legislature already has met, and by
some it is construed that Senator
Jackson's term of office expired with the
meeting of the legislature. Others hold.
however. that his term will not expire
until the legislature adjourns.
A contest over the election of Senator
Lee is threatened because of the fact
that the election was called by the
governor without first having the legis-
or foy- y,
an election. All the political parties,
however, concurred in the governors
to hold an election last
fall, and all took part in the election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-10

to discuss the case or the exact reasons
why adjustment has failed. While the
law officers of the government have no
present alternative but to proceed with
the litigation begun three years ago. there
is still a hope that at the eleventh hour
some arrangement satisfactory to the ad-
ministration may be brought about.
This is the first failure of negotia-
tions of this sort since the American
Telephone and Telegraph Company
pointed a way by which big business"
might avoid long litigation in the courts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-10
HOPES RAD|UM REMEDY
WILL Be EFFECTIVE
DR.. Mayo's Qualified Endorsement Of
Cancer Treatment-Issues
Warning.

NEW YORK, January Reimbursement
OF the radium treatment for cancer. to-
Sether with the hope that it would prove
efficient. was expressed yesterday by DR..
Charles Mayo of Rochester. MINI DR..
Mayo was here for the meeting of the
board of regents of the American Col
lege of Surgeons.
The rad;um treatment, DR.. Mayo said,
was still in an experimental stage and
has not been tested often enough nor
long enough to warrant unqualified in
dorsement. While in hundreds of cases.
ne said. it had shown favorable results,
thousands must be treated successfully
before the treatment could be pronounced
generally effective.
Will Cure Surface Cancer.
DIR. Franklin H. Martin of Chicago, also
here to attend the regents meeting, ex-
pressed views similar to those Of Dr.
Mayo. adding that ''it is safe to say that
radium will cure the majority of cases
Of surface cancer"
DR.. Mayo sounded a warning to the
public not to stampede to the radiun
treatment as sure cure for cancer. He
cited instances of where thousands of
sufferers had been disappointed when a
much heralded cure proved Of little value.
Admission Free of Duty.
That radium should be admitted to this
country free of duty was held in a de-
cision Of the board Of United States gen
eral appraisers on an appeal from the
action OF the collector of the port Of New
York, assessing a duty Of % per cent ad
valorem. under the old tariff law as a
medicinal preparation. The board re-
versed Collector Dudley Field Malone.s
tax and held that broad construction
should be given the provision for radium.
The importations consisted of radio
active water and bandages impregnated
with a radioactive solution and RADIO
active preparations for use in the treat
ment of cancer Of the stomach, acute
arthritis and other maladies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-10
Says Poor Bear Burdens.
May Buy French Submarine.

NO action has yet been taken. by the
secretary OF the Navy regarding the
award Of the contract for the construc-
Ton OF submarine torpedo boats Nos As
10 81. bids for which were opened De-
cemoer The delay in awarding the
contract Is due, it is said. to the fact
that the secretary is considering the
purehzse OF o French submarine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-10
Commissioner Newman to Speak.

District Commissioner Oliver P. New
man is announced to deliver an address
at a meeting Of the Howard Park Citi-
zens' Association at the Church Of Our
Redeemer. Sth street near Barry place,
Monday evening at s o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-10

r. HE cuts here shown indicate
! the exclusiveness Of the Pri-
vate Family Mausoleums built
within, these magnificent structures.
Each such Private Room is set
apart by heavy bronze doors leading
directly from the beautifully deco
rated Chapel Section, and is obtain
able at cost far below that of un-
sanitary individual buildings, and,
in many instances, less than the ex-
pense of earth burial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-10
Admission Free of Duty.

Miss Oda L. Shipley and Charles E.
Scharf were married Thursday night at
Frederick, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-10
Allegations Against "Trust."

In the bill filed against the so-called
trust the government held that it con-
trolled about 20 per cent of the total
output of refined sugar in the country,
exclusive of the beet sugar product,
and that its percentage of the beet
suger produced was about 81 per cent
of the total. The bill asked that the
American Company, the National Sugar
Refining Company of New Jersey and
the Great Western Sugar Company be
found unlawful monopolies and that
the community of stock interest held
to exist between them be broken and
enjoined.
The case has not progressed at great
speed, but the government recently
completed its taking of testimony be-
fore an examiner. Arguments prob
ably will be made in the near future
unless there is a resumption of nego-
tiationS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-10
Washington News.

There Is perhaps no better
way to keep out-of-town
friends Informed az to Wash
ington news than to mail to
them from time to time q
copy Of The Star otter you
have finished with It, soms-
times marking an article Of
special interest
The out-of-town postage az
today's Star Is 2 cents.
Better yet you might send
some one out-of-town q sub
scription to receive The Even
ing Star every day at the rate
Of 40 cents a month. or Tbs
Evening and Sunday Star 1t
70 cents q month.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-02-04
FOR THE RYE cRopq

National Crop Improvement Service.l
Many farmers have much to learn
about growing rye. This is shown by
the large number of poor rye crops
reported on every hand. and yet good
crops Of rye can be grown without
much trouble and expense. The Ell
sential thing is to use the right kind
Of fertilizer.
Since an average crop of rye (say
30 bushels of grain to the acre. re-
moves from the soil in the straw and
the grain As pounds OF Potash and 26
pounds of Phosphoric Acid, it will be-
seen that Potash must be supplied to
the rye crop II full yield is to be
expected From an analysis of the
rye plant 1t is evident that both the
straw and the grain require a COM
plete fertilizer and that when both
are taken together the manural re-
quirements of the crop is mainly for
Nitrogen and Potash. In addition to
supplying actual plant food essential
to growth and maturity, potash es-
pecially useful in giving strength and
stability to the straw and plumpness
and weight to the grain.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-02-04
HOW TO GROW RYE.
Climate Soil, Seed, TiIIa9e and Care
of Rye-Rye Money Crop.
BY c. p. Bull.

National CTIp Improvement Seryice-1
Some important factors in the grow
ing of rye set forth in brief by C. P.
Bull, Agricultural Experimental Sta
ton. University of Minnesota:
Kinds Of soil best adapted to grow
ing rye: Any soil not depleted Of its
fertility, though it will do better on
impoverished land than any of our ce-
reals; sandy loan and loan or clay
loans are best.
Climate best suited to growing rye:
Any spring wheat region will be found
suited to rye. It will also grow well
in winter wheat districts, but in the
latitude Of the As degree parallel will
probably grow best rye.
Methods OF preparing the grounds
Flowing (sub-surfaee packing if dry,
rolling and disking if lumpy; harrow.
Depth to pillow for rye: Depends on
the soil; to z inches for sandy to
clay soils.
Preparing the seed bed: Depends
on conditions Of soil. Make it fine and
firm.
manure used with good A, 5, or 7
year rotation of crops.
Disking for rye: Good crops of fall
rye have been grown on cereal stubble
(crop harvested) when the land was
disked and seed sown: not to be rec
commended but can be done.
Selecting seed rye: Same as for
wheat-with tanning mill and graders.
Varieties best adapted to soil and
climate of various states: Native win
ter varieties for Minnesota and north
ern climates; Minnesota No. for Min
nesota and northern climates; spring
rye is not recommended.
Amount of seed to SOW to the acre;
i1s bu. per acre.
Best time for seeding: Sept. to
Oct. 9Th; best about Sept. 18th.
Where to get seed: In Minnesota
and the northwest get a seed stock of
Minnesota No 2 from Experiment
Station, University of Minnesota,
Farmers should grow one variety.
But practically speaking. there is but
one variety commonly grown.
Effect of freezing in winter and
spring: Winter rye is perfectly hardy.
Best treatment for rye diseases:
Smut does not bother rye Ergot is
bad. Use pure seed stock Grade
seed and rotate crops and use grading
mill most vigorously and long.
Insect enemies of rye-how to COM
bat; Does not seem to be bothered to-
any appreciable extent.
How to take care of crop after har-
vest: Shock; thresh at once as soon
as dry, or stack 1t will not pay to
stack If 1t can be threshed from shock.
Rye as food for animals A little
heavy-laxative.
Rye as human food: o. K More
Of it should be used. People have
false idea of what is best for health
and fashion.
Rye as cover crop: good cover
crop.
Value of rye as green manure; One
Of the best-the best not counting the
legumes.
Profits in rye growing compared to
other grains: A top notcher. Just as
good as any when properly grown.
Rye as forage crop; Excellent
offers great opportunities as a green
pasture both fall and spring, and will
afterward produce a profitable seed
crop.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-02-04
TO THE PUBLIC

Having purchased from E. II. Officer
ard taken possession of the city bus
and dray line, together with his coal
business. | shall hope to serve the pub
lie with promptness and the very best
servicepossible. My personal attention
will be given to directing affairs and
hope the patronage so long extended to
my predecessors viii be continued
Prompt response to telephone calls and
orders for work aud coal will be our en-
deavor. Ny helpers will be at your
service at all times. Any delinquency
on their part shall hope to have re-
ported to me Immediately.
O. l.. BUCHANAN
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-02-04
RYE cTRAw.
A Valuable Article Of Commerce
Equal In Some Cases TO Grain.

National Crop Improvement Service.l
The ripe straw from which the
grain has been thrashed is also a
valuable article of commerce, its value
per acre equalling in many instances
the value of the grain. II Is used ex-
tensively for stuffing horr collars,
for manufacturing into paper, for
packing fruit trees and other nursery
products, and as bedding for live
stock, horse trainers and exhibitors
especially favoring II for this latter
purpose. The straw for horse collars
must receive special care and treat,
ment to bring high price. but a mar
ket Of considerable extent could I'M
doubtedly be developed IL the industry
were properly managed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-02-04

Remember Chas. S. Slack & Com
pany are soon to receive a shipment of
the Simplicity Hatchers and Breeders
in so and 100 egg sizes, and they are
guaranteed to do the work satisfactor :
". and sold with that understanding
They use the hot water system and reg
ulate themselves, doing away with the
sonstsnt care of the old style hatchers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-02-04

For SALE Because too large for
oul needs. offer my new and modern
IL room residence and accompanying
land for sale. For particulars address
c. E. Morley, Viroqua, or call at the
house and look it over.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-02-04

| will personally guarantee
anything sent by me. Call
and see samples of Robes
and Coats.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-02-04

For SALE-I have for sale register.
ed Shorthorn bull, 10 months old, very
fine individual, sired by Roam Clay, a
famous dairy Shorthorn bull; from a
heavy milking strain. Price $780, if
taken before February 10, if taken be-
tween February Is and March l, $l25.
After March /, not for sale. c. ].
Smith. Viroqua. Wisconsin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-02-04
VAR RED

At the home of the brides parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. c. L, Foss Of Harmony. January 81. at noon,
by Rev. Ramherg Mr.. Louis Peterson and Mrs.
Nellie Mckinstry. both Of Bristow.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-02-04

For SALE Two cheap work horses
Als5 span Of driving ponies. Inquire
OF or address II. r. vergeront, Viroqua
RI
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-02-04

For SALE-My 5-rocm residence and
one lot, with new barn. Well located,
3 blocks south and east from postof-
fee. Call on Robert Small, Viroqus.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-02-04

For SALE-A good work mare in
foal; weight l4O0, sound and gentle.
Address or call on y. A. Homstad,
Westby, r. 5. Telephone 26O.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-02-04

Stoddard congregation Of German
Luthersns recently ordered new and
larger BEN for their church which
weighs 1912 pounds ard cost some ov-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-02-04
ROUND AND ABOUT US.

Five hundred rabbits was the bag of
two teams of fifty men each who seour-
ed the woods near Moudovi. The con-
test was for an oyster supper to be
furnished by the losers. One side killed
200 and the other killed 500. The rab-
bits were sent TO Chicago for mar
ket.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-02-04

For SALE 80 acre fam in Dunn
county. close to town of Wheeler. Will
sell cheap if taker soon. Irquire OF
z. N. Simonson. Viroqua. Z. g II
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-02-04

For SALE Ten head Of mules, three
to five years old, all broken to work.
Inquire of George Hornby, Liberty Pole,
Viroqua, R4.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-02-04

For SALE The old Thos. Taylor
homestead in same black with Viroqua
hotel. Two lots, old house. Apply toll
II Drake or Elmer Davis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-02-04

For SALE "A house and two lots in
southern section Of Yroqua Inquire
of P. E Hay.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-02-04

For SALE Short. horn cattle, pure.
bred and high grades. always on hand
at right prices. f, P. Bean, DeSoto.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-02-04
WANT AID. COLUMN


F0s SALE Having purchased farm
near Chicago wish 70 sell nv Viroqua
farm Of Sc acres, well fixed for dsirv
purposes. 2 silos. 28 stan6ions, also will
sell IN March, IS head OF jersey cows
ard heifers, mostly registered, 9 horses
and colts. Speak quick W. 2. Gors-
line, 300 Sheffield Avenue, Chicago
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-02-04
Crop Improvement

Farming is a business and far
mers should be business men.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-02-04

WANTED TO reEt n ordinary sized
farm, owner to furnish cows and portion
of farm tools. For particulars address
Simeon Collins, Viroqua, RI.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-02-04
4 Renl


WANTED = A farmer to represent
reliable firm making one of the neces.
sites forihe Improvement of the farm
To solicit in towns of Franklin, Hills
boro, Jefferson. Harmony and Hamburg
a representative for each town. AID
dress 3, VERNON COUNTY CENSOR, Vi
roqua.