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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-02-18
Kerrick, Ill.

Mr. Editor:
have been thinking for some
time of trying to write a letter for
the Recorder but kept putting it
off from time to time.
The 21st of Nov. 1911 my family
and l left Doe Hill, the place of
my birth, and moved to Augusta
county, Va. and While there made
some very good friends and no
enemies. On The End day of March
1915, we boarded the train at
Staunton for Illinois and we ar'iv-
ed here on the Sid, just "A hours
after leaving Staunton.
Here where we live is seven miles
north of Bloomington the county,
seat of Mclean county. 1t
is a nice thrifty city, some larger
than Staunton, and best of all it is
dry city. Normal is two miles
north of Bloomington. 1t is grow
ing fast; the two join and the
street cars run from one to the
other every ten minutes.
We live right on the west side of
t e Illinois Central r. R. and on
the main road running north. Our
shipping point is Hudson two miles
north; it is a small town with three
stores two grain elevators. stock
pens, depot, postoflice and several
shops, etc.
This is a farming county-all
corn and oats, not much wheat
and no grass. Wagons run every
day, delivering corn; cora is worth
zoe per bu oats SOC.
| like this county pretty well,
but there is no place that one can
live as easy as in old Highland.
iAn Old Highlander
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-02-18

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-05
HcNICHOL MAY BOOST
COST OF SUBWAY
Continued from rnEe One

t0nIlnueu from Iuge One
subway work has been received by the
keystone State Construction Company. it
was said al the office of the company
Notice from Director Twining that the
work should be resumed was anticipated
today
state Senator McNichol said the con-
struction company would not wait for
formal notification from Director Twin
ing before beginning conferences on the
legal and engineering problems.
we are not standing on ceremony"
Senator McNichol said. MY engineers
and l will confer with the Mayor and
other city officials whenever the Mayor
sends word. We are not going to wait
because of red tape"
Engineers OF McNichoIs company are
making a careful study of conditions un.
der the Hall and n report will be made
later giving estimates of the increased
cost Of continuing the tunnel and of re.
building the foundation walls at the point
where the excavations are being made. 1t
is admitted by all that the amount OF the
contract will be insufficient to carry on
the work in view of the unforeseen con-
dltions.
II was pointed out today that the great
est cost will be to rebuild the foundation
walls where they are crumbling. This was
not intended under the original contract.
and those who have studied the con-
tract believe the ChanRe can be made best
by executing a supplementary contract
with the McNichol Company.
Two separate provisions are included
in the original contract which will per-
nit of additional payments. They follow:
Should the rock be found at greater
or less depths" (than estimated by the
city), "or should changes be ordered
whereby quantities will be increased or
diminished. the total contract price will
be increased or diminished by the differ
ence in quantities computed at the respec-
tive unit prices bid in the proposal"
The excavations thus far have brought
to light the fact that the bedrock to which
the column foundations must be carried IL
from 10 to 10 feet lower than was esti-
mated after the test borings by the Transit
Department. This factor will be one gov
ernlng the increase in the contract price.
The other provision under which the
Company may claim the right to
additional payments, or a new contract
TO cover the additional work, Is given in
the specifications under the caption of
Changes" II follows:
Should the Director change the de.
sign of any portion Of the work for
the requirements of the specifications
the contractor shall conform TO such
change. If such alteration shall in
crease the cost of the work TO the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-05
NATIONAL DELEGATES
CHOSEN BY SEVERAL
STATES AT PRIMARIES
"Organizations' in New York
Apparently Succeed in Carry
ing Their States Through
on a Light Vote
CHICAGO REBUKEs MAYOR

Contests in several important States for
delegates to the national conventions were
the outstanding features Of yesterdays
primary elections. In New York, while
early Indications appeared to indicate the
defeat of National Committeeman william
Barnes, candidate for delegate at large to
the Republican National Convention, and
TO imperlI the chances Of Governor Whit.
man as member of the big four"
late returns seem TO show that the ''or-
ganisation states" Of both the Republican
and Democratic parties were successful.
Theodore Roosevelt voted at the Progress.
sive primary announcing that he was still
a member of that party.
In Wisconsin, Senator La Toilette seems
10 have met defeat, while in Michigan
there Is a neck-and meek contest between
Senator Smith and Henry Ford for the
post of "favorite SON"
Milwaukee again elected a Socialist
Mayor.
Mayor Thompson. of Chicago, sustained
a severe setback In the Chicago election
when the Democrats gained heavily In
Councils. Kansas City went Republican
by large majority Hartford. Conn, re.
turned to its Republican allegiance.
In Illinois and Wisconsin the local option
forces gained material advantage, while
In Nebraska they were successful in
marked degree. Many saloons were abol-
ished in the States named.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-05
DAVE" LANES IRE
STIRRED BY VICTORY
OF TAYLOR'S PLAN
"Monstrous," Says "Nestor" of
Republican Party, Who
Cleared Way for Smiths
Nomination
SAYS PEOPLE ARE MISLED

David II. Lane, so often called the
nestor of the Republican party, and who
probably did more than any other man
to effect enough harmony in the pre-elec-
tion party councils TO let Thomas b. Smith
get the support OF all organization fac
tions, is wroth at the way the transit stu-
alton has turned out. After debating an
interview today he best expressed himself
in an extra added paragraph. one might
say, when he emphasized this:
THE whole proposition is too monstrous
and too absurd for me to consider seri-
ously"
Mr. Lanes interview does not wholly
express his Ideas He had considerably
more TO say than he dictated for publica-
tion, but he preferred to let the readers
themselves work out the details of his
indefinite predictions.
This Is the interview, exactly as he
dictated. n condition he demanded be full
filled down to the last comma:
81 have very little patience in discuss
Ing tho ability of the city to carry pas
senger 8 miles for cents on 100000 900
per mile construction cost, when the courts
have declared cent per mile for
railroad construction costing 100000 per
mile is conhscatory.
4 am opposed to enrlching suburban
wards at the expense of central wards.
It's done at n price that will never pay,
and when the enormous cost has to be met
by the public these people back OF the
matter will pay the penalty.
Again, II assumes an anomalous phase
when the city Is competing with its own
property--the Philadelphia Rapid Transit
Company. why not start a rival water
works7 The transit companies have paid
SO, 1000, 900 for paving streets which Is cap
italized in 100000 shares of stock on
which they pay SO n share today, or
S1,200,000 annually. They made present
to the city of "A s6O,OOO,OO0 property, sub
iect to n so years leasehold. They have
agreed in perpetuity TO pay 100000 for
paving streets, which, capitalized at per
cent. means $1,000. 900 additional.
"They made II possible since the advent
of passenger railways to increase the
population from 100000 to nearly 2000,-
900: for circulation Is the law of aggre-
cation of population. They have in
creased the tax assessments one billion
dollars. on which the city and school levy
their S1.5O rate.
"It seems to me that the Z. r. r. has
some little claim for consideration, and
those attempting its destruction are men
who represent vested interests who are
sowing the wind that will reap the whirl-
wind.
"rhe whole proposition is too monstrous
and too absurd for me to consider seri-
ously."
Before the interview was given Mr..
Lane announced that he wouldn't discuss
il all, though he did answer one question.
This was the question:
"Do you think the people we're mlsled
in desiring the Taylor plan above the sub
plan?" He roared the answer:
Certainly they were misled."
"And by whom? You mean the Mayor
should have stuck to his guns and defend
ed the Twning plans. regardess?"
81 mean that the public. the people, did
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-05
MILWAUKEE AGAIN ELECTS
SOCIALIST AS MAYOR
Daniel A. Hoan, Former Chef, Elected
Over Nonpartisan Candidate

MILWAUKEE,, April 5.-For the second
time in it's history Milwaukee has elected
Socialist mayor, Daniel W. Hoan, pres
ent city attorney. was chosen by n ma
jorIty of about 1900 over G. A. Bading
nonpartisan candidate.
Hoan was once n chef in Chicago and
ut Madison, Wis, working his way
through the University of Wisconsin and
q Chicago law school by cooking, He was
elected city attorney four years ago
The Socialists failed to gain control
of the Common Council or any of the other
main city offices,
The raflying cry of the nonpartlsans
was Elect q Socialist il you like typhoid
highballs," This is the result of a serious
epidemic of typhoid fever due to contaml-
mated city water. The Socialists in the
City Council blocked plans of the nonparti-
sans to appropriate $4,000, 600 to rush work
on the completion OF the garbage disposal
system. Through tho campaign the Social
lists speakers fought the contaminated
water cry by drinking water at every
meeting, the speakers declaring they were
not afraid of germs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-05
LEAGUE STARTS MOVE
TO GET BUSINESS MAN
AS G. O. P. CANDIDATE
Ormsby McHarg, F or m e r
Roosevelt Man, Heads Ma
tion-wide Campaign.
Not for Colonel
MAY BE DU POINT BACKER

The necessity of electinE business
man President is the theme Of a nation
wide publicity campaign, which has been
launched in preparation for the ap.
preaching national convention by Re.
publican workers of former campaigns
Hundreds Of replies to the widely cir
culated notices have been received from
all over the country by Ormsby McHarg
head OF the Business Mems Presidential
League. with headquarters In New York
MoHarg, although n Roosevelt worker in
1912. emphatically states that his organl-
cation is opposed to Colonel Roosevelt as
presidential nominee. Taft, also, is
eliminated.
The printed appeal, which has been in.
serted In newspapers from coast to coast,
follows:
You. as taxpayer and business man,
are Interested in the biggest busl-
ness concern In the world-the Gov
ernment Of the United States.
You should demand that the Gov.
ernment business, which Is your
business, be directed by a Presi-
dent who Is n real business man,
administered with the same economy,
efficiency and results as any other
business.
Do you want a business man for
president?
This advertisement is being dis
played in all parts of the country to
arouse sentiment in favor of this
movement.
II you are in sympathy with Il.
sign and mail the coupon below; It
entails no obligation
Business Mems Presidential League.
Suite 1916 165 Broadway, New
York City.
When the foregoing was pubIIshed Tri-
mors circulated in New York to the eff
feet that McFiarg was engineering a boom
for Cen T. Coleman du Pont. president
of the Equitable Life Assurance Society,
for the Presidency Both du Pont and
McTIarg denied this. in spite OF the fact
that literature issued by the league called
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-05
LEAGUE HEADED BY PORTER
FOR UNBOSSED DELEGATES
"Back-to-Party" Men Want Inde-
pendents in Convention

a plan to send to the Republican Ma
tional Convention delegates not controlled
by the contractor bosses was launched
last night by independents in the 46th
Ward, who met at Red Mems Hall. 256
South Goth street.
The meeting was the beginning Of the
''back-to-the-p party" movement in West
Philadelphia. Cyrus d. Foss, secretary of
former Mayor Blankenburg, and former
Director of Public Safety George d. Por-
ter spoke,
The speakers explained tho purpose of
the new Citizens Republican League and
invited Penrose. McNichol and Ware men
desiring a change for the better to join.
Mr. Porter said the league hopes to
form a wedge of independent voters that
shall split the power of the contractors
and eventually get rid of them.
In outlining the objects of the move
ment Mr., Foss said:
THE time has come when we men of
independent mind can do the things within
the party that We have been doing out
side in the past We should go back to
the Republican party and do some of the
good things we have been doing. We
have lost any influence that we might
have had in national political affairs.
We have mighty little TO say because we
have read ourselves out OF the Repub-
lican primaries"
A hundred ward workers attended the
meeting.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-05
CHICAGO DEMOCRATS REGAIN
GROUND LOST A YEAR AGO
City Rebukes Thompson's Admins.
tration in Aldermanic Election

CHICAGO, April 5.-Chicago, which a
year ago elected a Republican Mayor by
the largest plurality in its history, par
TALLY repudlated the administration in
yesterdays election by sending 21 Demo-
cratic aldermen to the City Council out of
35 wards One ward went Socialist. There
are 81 hold-over aldermen. and the Demo-
Gratis came within four wards of wrestling
control Of City Councils from their rivals
About the only strictly party issue was
In the election OF a Municipal Judge which
went TO Leo j. Boyle, Democrat. by 20, 600
votes
A year ago Thompson was elected Mayor
by 147.417 majority.
Mayor Thompson attributed the defeat
of Republicans 10 the ''hurling of the body
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-05

pabilities but McHarg refused to tell the
names of the men financing the campaign.
Men of many ranks are mentioned In
the replies received by the League.
Women from suffrage States have signi-
fed their choice, among whom was one
from Boise City. Idaho, just this side of
the crest of the Rockies John Wanna
maker, Philadelphia merchant and former
Postmaster General. has figured In the
balloting. Other names mentioned beside
those OF General du Pont are Judge George
Gray, of Delaware: Harry A. Wheeler,
of Chicago Elihu Root, General Goethals,
canal zone wizard. Senator Weeks,
former Senator Burton, former Senator
Philander c. Knox and Governor Mccall,
of Massachusetts.
McHarg did not forget, incidentally, to
include his law partner. Estabrook, among
the possibilities.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-05

OF DR. Theodore sachs into the political
arena" Or. Sachs, noted authority on
tuberculosis and head Of the Chicago
tuberculosis sanitariumi killed himself
Sunday because Of attacks on him by the
Administration.
Only $4,000 women voted, a decrease
of 10000 from the poll ut the last alder
manic election. A feature Of the days 8
voting was the defeat Of Miss Ellen Gates,
an associate Of Miss Jane Addams. at Hull
House, Socialist candidate for Alderman
in the 18th Ward. Alderman James
Bowler. her opponent, had about 10 votes
to every one cast for Miss Starr.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-05
HENRY FORD LEADING SMITH
AS MICHIGAN'S 'FAVORITE SON
Automobile Maker and Senator Hav-
ing Neck and Neck Race

DETROIT, Mich. April with Henry
Ford still In the lead, only an official COM
pflation of the vote at Lansing can de-
termine definitely whether Senator will
liam Alden Smith or Ford Is the choice
of Michigan Republicans as the States
fayorite son.
This was indicated today when complete
returns from. nine of the SO counties in
the State and incomplete figures from 81
others showed the Senator and the auto
mobile builder running neck and neck in
the fight for control of the 80 Wolverine
delegates.
The latest available figures show this
vote:
Ford, 43,0O1
Smith, 4l,s7s.
Simpson. 5000.
Friends of Senator Smith here were con-
fident that he would win the Endorsement
of his party by a safe margin. They
pointed TO the fact that the lead OF more
than 5000 votes given to Ford in Wayne
County (DetroiD had been gradually cut
down by the returns from the upstate
counties.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-05
"DRYS" WIN SUBSTANTIAL
ADVANTAGE IN WISCONSIN
Forty-fve Cities, Including Superior,
Vote Against Saloon

MILWAUKEE,. Wis. April 5.-Forty-
five Wisconsin cities have voted to abol-
ish saloons, according to returns today
and In 3S the "wets" have been vctorl-
GUS The biggest blow given the liquor
forces was the vote of Superior, with i63
saIoons to go dry" the majority being
the scanty one of 33 votes.
There probably will be contest. Me-
nominee has Joined the dry ranks by
majority of 30.
Ashland. Beloit Anttgo and Bayfield,
were among the towns that voted wet"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-05
LA TOILETTE LOSES HIS
OWN STATE IN PRIMARIES
Republicans Elect Majority of "Con-
servative" Delegates

MILWAUKEE. Wis. April 5.--wiscon-
sin has turned down her "favorlte SON."
Senator Robert NJ. La Toilette, in his
race for the Republican presidential nom
nation, complete returns today indicated.
The conservative branch of the party.
headed by Governor +. l.. Philip. will con-
troll the delegation to the Republican Ma
tional Convention by large majority. ac-
cording to present figures.
The delegation will be split, the con-
servatives having about 20 out Of the dell
egatlon Of 26. The conservatives will go
to the convention uninstructcd. while the
are pledged TO vote for La
Toilette.
without opposition.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-05
NEBRASKA VOTES STRONGLY
AGAINST THE SALOON
Twelve Cities Change From "wet" to
"Dry"-Bryan's Influence Felt

LINCOLN. Neb., April 5.--The drys
carried virtually every Nebraska town in
which William Jennings Bryan aided in
the anti-saloon campaign.
Returns today from Yesterdays cleo
tions indicated 10 cities changed from wet
to dry and only three from dry to wet
The drys won in North Platte, Fairbury.
Superior. Beatrice, McCook Wahoo Sut-
ton and other smaller towns
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-05
Maine Progressives Convene Today

BANGOR. Me- April 5.-The advance
guard OF the Maine Progressive hosts ar
rived here last night for the convention
which will be held today. Efforts have
been made to bring about n merger with
the Republicans, but on account of the
pronounced Hughes sentiment shown at
the convention held at Portland the
merger talk has been opposed by the
Roosevelt men in the Progressive party.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-05
ORGANIZATIONS APPARENTLY
SUCCESSFUL IN NEW YORK
Light Vote at Election of Delegates
to National Conventions

NEW YORK April 5.--Complete reports
from Yesterdays primaries will not be
available for several days, but returns
thus far received show that organization
candidates--both Republican and Demo-
cratlc-for delegates to the national con-
ventions were elected. The vote was vefy
light, reaching normal figures only In the
districts where there were bitter contests.
Friends Of Governor whitman said to-
day that he would be we'll in the lead OF
the other candidates for delegates s-at-large,
the upstate vote for the Governor having
been particularly heavy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-05

George ID. Cox and Harry S. Drake were
indorsed as candidates for Roosevelt dele.
gate and alternate to the Progressive Ma
ttonal Convention at n meeting of the
Franklin and Washington party commit.
tee, of the 31st Ward. held last night
at 24O0 Frankford avenue. DIR. Henry
Fisher was indorsed for Congress from
the 9TH District. Daniel McAvoy presided
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-05
Coal Operator Fined for Owning Gun

SCRANTON, Pa, April 8. - James r.
Dainty wealthy local coal operator and
promoter. n resident Of the city 35 years
but still subject of King George of Eng
land, in court today before Judge Searle,
entered a plea of nole contendere when
arraigned. charged with owning a gun in
violation of the alien gun act Of 1909. He
was fined S25 and costs. State Game War
den Armenian caused Daintys arrest.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-05

KANSAS CITY. Mo, April 5.-Kansas
City elected Republicans in large numbers.
from Mayor down, according to revised
figures today of yesterdays municipal
election. George II. Edwards was elected
Mayor over the Democratic incumbent.
Henry l.. Jost, by a majority estimated at
10000. The election was turbulent one.
and during its progress the acting chief
of police and two police commissioners
were committed to jail for contempt of
court
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-05
FOES OF SALOON WIN
MATERIAL ADVANTAGE
IN THE MIDDLE WEST
Local Option Victorious in Many
Illinois, Wisconsin and Ne
braska Cities-Hot Con-
tests in Three States
HUNDREDS OF BARS CLOSE

CHICAGO, April 5.--Returns today In
Illinois local option elections indicate n
slight victory for the "drys" Figures re.
ccived thus far show that $50 to 400 sa.
looms we're eliminated, while wet victories
re.established $50 saloons.
The drys won waukegan and Joline
and held Elgin. The vets won back
Bloomington and Carlinville and preserved
Aurora, Lincoln and Alton and picked up
90 scattering towns over the State, now
dry"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-05
Democratic Delegate Indorsed

Thomas j Minnck Sr,, was indorsed as
n candidate for delegate to the Democratic
National Convention from the I'd Congress
slonal District at a meeting of the 5th
Ward Democratic Executive Committee.
held last night. President Wilson was in
dorsed for denomination and recollection.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-05
Measles Close Fernwood Schools

Fernwood public schools are closed be-
cause of an epidemic Of measles. There
are more than score of children i'll with
the disease in Fernwood.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-05

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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-09-28
FLYER DIES IN FRANCE.
Young Carolinian, Aviator for French
Army, Loses Life.

Winston-Salem, N. c., Sept. 23.-
Kitten Yates, Rockwell, formerly OF
Asheville and Atlanta, who has been
serving with the French aero corps
on the western battle front, was kill
ed this morning in fight with a
German aircraft. Announcement OF
his death was contained in a cable
gram from Paris received here late
today by his mother, Mrs. L. A. Rock
we'll, of this city.
The message announcing the avla-
tors death came from friend of the
family in Paris and read as follows:
tsKiffen killed this morning in az
rial battle in Alsace.''
Young Rockwell served at Verdun
during the long months of fighting
there and succeeded in bringing down
four German aeroplanes unassisted
For this feat he recently received a
war cross and military medal from
the hands of Gen. Joffre, who refer;
red to him as "a bold and courageous
pilot He had been mentioned fire.
.quently for bravery in official re
ports.
Mrs. Rockwell received a letter
from her son only a few hours before
the cablegram came telling her of his