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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-04-13
'YOUTOLD ME- THE TRUTH
ANDIWANT THEPEOPLE
TO KNOW IT.

The following unsolicited letter has
been received from Mr.. ]. F. Ward or
Donalda, Alberta. It is a plain state
ment of conditions as Mr.. Ward has
found them:
cit is with pleas
A settlers ure drop line to
PIaln Letter. you. We had q
good year. OF of 65 acres, oats ana
wheat, I got over $500 bushels or
wheat and oats. Oats went here from
80 to 100 bushels per acre, and wheat
from 25 to So per acre. Just see me
being here one year and have over toO
bushels of wheat. It is now over $l.0O
per bushel. Oats is AZ cents, and go
Ing up. You told me the truth, and
want the people Of Toledo to know II.
Hogs are So cents; cattle are high.
Canada is good enough for me. nave
good horses. I sold good colts,
COWS and IS head of hogs and killed 2.
have hogs left. I got 400 bushels
of potatoes off an acre and a good
garden last summer, fine celery ana
good onions. One neighbor had over
100 bushels of wheat, and sold over
800 of hogs and 1000 bushels OF oats.
This is a great country. If you should
tell the people Of Toledo of this 1t
would get some of them thinking. The
soil is a rich black loan, and a pleas
ure to work it.
1--WE have a good farm. We have
flowing we'll with soft water. 1t is
the best water in the country. Some
people think they got to go to war
when they come out here. They need
not be afraid of war. There is no war
tax on land; only school tax, $1,000
On 100 acres, and road tax of two
days with your team. / tell you the
truth, there is no land in or around
Toledo as good as our land here in AL
berta. If anybody wants to write us,
give them our address.
1--WE have had nice weather. We
have had it quite cold for one week,
but no rain and sleet, and the sun
shines nearly every day, and it is hot
In the sun. Coal is $2.25 per ton. The
people are very nice and good here.
We are well enjoying the West.
The horses and cows are feeding on
the prairies all the winter. We just
have two horses in the stable to go to
town with. Yours truly, (Sgd) ]. F.
WARD, Donal6a, Alberta, Feb. 8, 1916"
81 was born in
Sehweltzner9er moved with my
parents when a boy to Stephen Co.,
Iowa. 7 was there farming for 5O
years. sold my land there for over
5000 an acre. / moved to Saskatche-
wan, and located near Briercrest in
the spring of 1912. I bought a half
section of land. have good neigh
bors. I feel quite at home here the
same as in Iowa. We have perfect
safety and no trouble in living up to
the laws in force. My taxes are about
SOS a year on the half section for ev-
erything. I have had splendid crops.
Wheat in 1915 yielded me over 80
bushels to the, acre. That is more than
have ever had in Iowa, and yet the
land there costs four times as much
as it does here. The man who comes
here now and buys land at $50 an acre
or less gets a bargain. (Sgd) s.
Schweitzberger, February 9th, 1885,
Advertisement.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-04-13
I,t>yaniIA KnoMIAdOe-

Juvenile knowledge.
What is the plural of cent, John
n.y." asked the teacher.
1.-TWO cents" was the prompt reply.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-04-13

Our idea OF an innocent woman Il
one who imagines man chews clcva
because he really likes them.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-04-13

Clock in the railroad station at Co
lumbus, N NJ, which was put out OF
business by Villas men. The raid be
gan about 4:10.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-04-13

The following unsolicited letter has
been received from Mr.. ]. F. Ward OF
Donalda, Alberta. It is a plain state
ment of conditions as Mr.. Ward has
found them:
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-16

the policy of conserving natural re-
sources and improving farm life.
Urges the reClaiming of arid land
and the prosecution of those who
would eNploint for selfish purposes the
resources of the country
FaVorS Good Roads
Declares in favor of an extension of
rural credit and other legislation now
pending in Congress relating to agri-
cultural activities.
Goes on record for good roads and
national aid for highway purposes.
Urges eight-hour working dav for
Federal employees and retirement
law for the same
Declares the party's faith in the
seaHen act passed by the Democra tic
congress and favors the speedy enact
ment of Federal child labor law, and
resulation of prison-made goods.
FaVors the alteration of Senate
rule to limit debate and goes on rec
ord as demanding careful economy in
all expenditures.
Rea Is rms declaration for enforce
ment of civil service laws and reiter-
ates endorsement of ultimate inde-
peEdence of the Philippines.
recommends extension to the vo-
men of the country by States the
franchise to vote upon the same terms
as the men.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-16

position of sound Democratic policy
at home and abroad"
Praises the new banking law and
the new Federal Trade Commission.
Says that the Underwood tariff law
has established conditions fair to the
consumer and the producer and has
adjusted the burden of taxation equi-
tably."
Holds that the Democrats have ad-
vanced the parcel post and the postal
savings system in general efficiency
and has improved the postal service
in every branch, including rural de
livery.
ReafIirms the belief of Democracy
in the doctrines set forth in the Under
wood tariff law.
Endorses the move for a tariff com
mission.
Condemns Hyphenated
Pronounces the issue of American
ism the most important now before
the people and strongly condemns the
hyphenated citizen
Condemns all alliances and COM
binations of individuals who conspire
for the purpose of embarrassing or
weakening our government or of i'm
properly influencing public opinion for
the benefit of any foreign power.
Endorses the preparedness plan of
the present Congress.
Declares for the maintenance of
American rights and the dignity of the
flag in all lands.
Urges a closer cooperation of the
United States and the Pan-American
nations and declares heartily in favor
of unfolding the principle of the Mon
roe Doctrine.
Expresses the belief of the party in
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-16

hall. When he concluded there was
a great Wilson demonstration.
State standards were uprooted and
al endless parade of delegates march
ed around the aisle encircling the seats
of the delegates.
The demonstration lasted As min
utes. The great spectacular feature
over, thousands in the galleries moved
toward the exits and during the re-
mainder of the session those parts of
the Coliseum were almost empty.
The committee sent to find the
resolutions committee reported that
the subcommittee had reached an
agreement but that it had been un-
able hold a meeting with the full
committee. The motion to take a
re cess until IL a. m. was adopted at
1881 a. m.
Before adjournment it was an
nounced that the new national COM
nittee would meet late to-day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-16

suffrage under an agreement for thirty
minutes debate on each side
Close to Midnight
1t lacked but four minutes of mid
night when Senator Ollie James of
Kentucky, permanent chairman of the
convention, brought down his gavel
with a bang and announced that the
ticket which Democracy will put be
fore the people had been completed
Unbounded enthusiasm marked the
session with a great demonstration
lasting As minutes when John w. Wes-
colt, attorney general of New Jersey
mentioned the name of Woodrow Will
son. 1t was 1882 p. m. when the
President was declared the standard
bearer for a second time.
1t took only four minutes to place
Vice-President Marshall's name before
the convention and to nominate him
by acclamation. Whether superstitu-
tlon against naming the ticket on Fri
day had anything to do with the rush
to put through the Vice-Presidential
nomination, the delegates were not
told, but that 1t was rushed was quite
evident to them all Senator John W.
Kern, who had prepared long speech
nominating Mr.. Marshall. discarded
it and in placing the Indiana mans
name before the convention simply
said that in the name of the great
State of Indiana he nominated Thomas
Riley Marshall for Vice-President.
There was a wild cheer from the
Indiana delegates and others, and in
the din the rules were suspended and
Chairman James announced that the
Vice-President had been renominated
by acclamation
Whether the managers of the booms
of other presidential candidates
had determined to present their names
was not known to the delegates. 1t
was quite evident they did not care,
for none asked questions about the
others, but there were insistent calls
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-16
PLATFORM OVER
TWO YARDSLONG
Lengthy Document Endorses
Wilson, but Does Not Treat
Suffragists Nice

St Louis, June 16. - A fervent en-
dorsement of Americanism and pre-
paredness, bitter denunciation of
hyphenated Americans, lauding of
Democracy's achievements during the
last three years, promise of additional
labor legislation-and an unsatisfac-
tory stand on woman suffrage are the
principal planks of a lengthy plat
form submitted to the Democratic Ma
uonal Convention.
The platform contains TWENTY-FIVE
pianks and closely typewriter meas
ures more than two yards. It points
with pride to the promises, pledges for
the future and endorsements of the
past. The thought of intervention in
Mexico was held as ''revolting." The
fight over suffrage was bitter and
RACED in committee for three hours,
Most OF the opposition against it was
nom the South.
Wilson Endorsed
The platform includes the following
,planks:
Endorses the administration of
President Wilson as the best ex-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-16

Acknowledgment Bay, Oct 9th, 1915
$50 Mile Race, at 102 Miles per hour
Mulford,-Sheepshead Bay, May 4th, 1916
"a Hour Race, at 75s Miles per hour
Resta,-Indianapolis May 30th, 1916
500 Miles, on Brick Track, at 834 Miles
Resta-Chicago, June 11th, 1916
300 Mile Derby, at 98.6 Miles per hour
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-16

for a report from the resolutions COM
mittee and when it became apparent
that the committee was not on the
floor a committee was appointed TO
find out when the platform would be
ready.
Doctrines Expounded
What is the pleasure of the con-
vention?" shouted Chairman James,
and back came the answer speech"
Then for half hour the crowd listen
ed to Democratic doctrine eXpounded
by Senator Lewis, of Illinois, and
Representative Heflin, of Alabama,
and the recess followed. The galleries
were empty when the recess was taken
and the tired crowd that streamed out
was composed mostly of delegates and
alternates
The crowd came early last night to
hear the oratory and to see the
dem onstrations in honor of the candi-
dates.
Bryan Speaks
When Chairman James raped for
order at 9:15 there were instant and
insistent demands for Bryan and he
was escorted to the platform.
The unqualified support given Mr..
Wilson's activities in the interest of
peace won Mr.. Bryan most en-
thusiastic demonstration when he
concluded and returned to his seat in
the press section.
The crowd having been satisfied
with hearing Mr.. Bryan settled back
for the nominations. Alabama yielded
to New Jersey when the roll was
called for presidential nominations,
and as Judge Wescott, who made the
nomination speech for Mr.. Wilson at
Baltimore four years ago, started for
the platform, an enthusiastic Jersey
mar slapped him on the back and
said: Good luck to you, Judge"
Wilson Nominated
Judge Wescott spoke slowly and his
voice was heard in every part of the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-16
President Wilson Is in
Happy Frame of Mind
By .4sssciated Press

Washington, June Is. - President
Wilson was in happy frame of mind
to-day. He rose early enough to read
newspaper accounts of his nomination,
of which he had been notified by Sec
retary Tumulty just as he was retiring
at l o'clock this morning and to go
through many of the congratulatory
messages before the semiweekly cabi-
net meeting.
The members of the cabinet came
to- the White House wearing broad
smiles and Fastening to extend con-
gratulations.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-16
NAME WILSON
AND MARSHALL
Continued From First Page1


ericanism drawn by President Wilson
himself was next read. 1t was inter
rupted by handclapping. Its denun-
citation of conspirators for the ad-
Vancement of foreign influence in this
country was Toundly applauded.
Applaud Preparedness
The plank was intently followed
It's criticism of disloyalty by some
Americans was loudly applauded. Ex-
coriauon of a political party that
should receive such support received
similar approval.
Close attention was given the plank
relating to foreign policies. There
was occasional scattering applause
and cheers.
Declarations for military prepared
ness were also uniformly applauded.
The Latin-American policy plank
got some applause but more greeted
the Mexican plank and frequently in
terrupted its reading, especially the
reaftirmatton of the Monroe Doctrine.
The assertion that American troops
should be kept in Mexico until danger
of raids subsided was loudly applaud
ed. The assertion that intervention is
last recourse" received applause
but generous approval was given TO
the endorsement of the Presidents at
tempts to prevent intervention.
After concluding the Mexican plank
Senator Walsh was Spelled" as SEN
ator Stone characterized it, in the
reading of the platform by Senator
Hollis.
Suffrage Plank App1auded
The reading of the planks went on
to scattered applause but when the
plank declaring for an eight-hour day
for federal employees, civil service,
pension, child labor and the general
welfare planks were read there were
loud yells of "hoorah!"
When the woman suffrage plank
was reached the galleries started a
demonstration. Prolonged cheers
applause and whistling followed its
reading, emphasized by Senator Hollis.
The suffrage plank got more of a
demonstration from the men than II
DID from the women.
Debate on Suffrage
The reading of the platform was
finished at 1920 p. m. There were
cheers and the band struck up again.
Chairman Stone moved the adoption
OF the platform as read. There were
some cries of vote 1t down" There
were other cries of shut up" Martin
N. Lomasny, q Massachusetts, dele
gate, objected to the adoption. After
wrangle Senator Stone Yielded to
Lomasny ten minutes of his time.
II turned out that Lamasny wanted
to put in a plank to express the
sympathy of the convention with "the
people of Ireland"
'Raus NIT him" roared a Maryland
delegate. The convention rocked with
laughter.
Cummings. of Maryland, moved
that Mr.. Lomasny's resolution be re-
fcrred to the resolutions committee
and Chairman James so ruled.
Governor Ferguson of Texas, pre-
sented this minority report on woman
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-16
| GAIN they bear away the Palm !

AGAIN they bear away the Palm!
n On Sunday June 11,-a the Chicago Derby 300mile
I Race, all of the FIRST NINE cars we're Sivetoond!
The 1st2nd-3rd and 4h Places and Prizes,
SILVERTOWN CORD TIRES.
These by Resa De Palma Chrisaens and ODonne respec-
lively
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-16
MORE MEN ARE
TAKEN BY RUSSIANS
Continued From First Page1


edge of the Caillette wood. All at
tacks were repulsed.
The trench captured by the French
yesterday on the southern slope of
Dead Man Hill was also the object
of several German counter attacks
during the night, all of which failed.
Tt is announced that the total num-
Der of prisoners taken by the French
at the time of the capture of the
trench is FIVE officers and 1S0 SOL
diers.
Berlin, June 16, via London.-Two
attacks by the French yesterday and
last night on the German line along
the German line along the southern
slope of Dead Man Hill Verdun front,
were unsuccessful, the war office an
nounced to-day. In the first attack
the French temporarily gained some
ground but a counter attack drove
them back.
Amsterdam, June 6.-Disturbances
at Rotterdam by demonstrators
against the high price of food were
repeated last night, especially in the
neighborhood of the town hall. There
was some stone throwing and the po-
lice cleared the streets by charging
the crowds.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-16
JULES MILES

JULES MILES
Jules Miles, aged rs years, 121 Balm
street, died at the State Hospital for
the Insane, this morning. No arrange
ments have been made for the funeral.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-16
Some Silvertown Tr;umphs

De Palma indianapolis, May 31st, 1915
500 Mile Race, at 89t Miles per hour
Resta,-Chicago, June 26th, 1915
500 Mile Race, at 97s Miles per hour
Resta,--Chicago, August 9TH, 1915
100 Mile Race, at 100b Miles per hour
Cooper,-Mnneapolis, Sept 4th, 1915
800 Mile Race
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-27
English Army Surgeon
Saved From a Grave In
Local Potter's Field

The body of DR.. Joseph M. Dobsen,
the aged English army surgeon who
died friendless and alone in the
Bridgeport hospital Saturday night
has been saved from a paupers grave
by the action of the Sons of St
George, who have agreed to provide g
funeral and grave in their plot in
Park cemetery, The services will be
held tomorrew morning from the
mortuary chapel of Henry E. Bishop
Full fraternal orders will be accorded
the dead surgeon,
DR.. DobseH, who was 7S years old
had studied at Oxford university and
also at some of the larger medical
schools in England. He was one OF
the first to volunteer for medical SER
vice when the Boer war broke ou,
and as a surgeon in the British army
was mentioned in dispatches by Gen
eTal9 Butler for gallant conduct. He
came to- America a number of wears
ago, practicing first in Barkhamsted
and later in Hartford. About a yeas
ago he came to Fairfield and attempt
ed to establish practice there, but
was not very successful due to his ad-
vanced age and failing health. He
resided At the Unquowa hotel while in
Fairfield. He was removed to the
hospital several months ago. He is
said to have a son and daughter in
this city, but efforts to locate 1aen
have been without result.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-27
CROSS CHARGES
BY WYCK0FF FOR
THOSE OF WIFE
Stamford Manufacturer Ac
cuses His Spouse of
Infidelity.

Spofford F. Wyckoff, the wealthy
young Stamford manufacturer who
was recently sued for divorce by
Vera Wyckoff, filed a cross complaint
in the superior court today accusing
his wife of inf1delity and intolerable
cruelty. He says the names Of the
men with whom his wife is alleged
to have been friendly are unknown.
4 Wyckoff also charges that his wife
is not a resident Of this city because
she has not lived here three years as
thel aw requires in the case Of per-
son bringing a divorce action. He
declares the superior court has no
jurisdiction. In reply to the charge
of cruelty made kv his wife. Wyckoff
issues a denial. He also denies own
ing any property.
In her divorce action Mrs. Wyckoff
declared her husband had property
worth 100000 and she asked for ALI
nony. The couple were married
April II, 1910. Mrs. Wyckoff's 8
maiden name was Vera Bailey. One
of the allegations against her hus-
band was that he forced her to ride
across Arizona in Ford car when
the Temperature was 1o2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-27
C. OF C.. FACING
$500 DEFICIT IN
FIRST u MONTHS
Prominent Citizens Who
Owe 5000, However, Ex-
pected to Settle.

After a years existence the Cham
ber of Commerce is facing a deficit
of $507.94,. but it has 80 members,
all prominent citizens, who owe $S65.75
in dues and assessments, enough to
offset the deficit and leave a small
balance. Secretary Cove of the
Chamber has prepared some interest
ing figures concerning the finances
OF the body since it was formed and
one item in particular concerns the
fee taken by agents of the American
City bureau for organizing the Cham
Der. This bureau claimed 20 per cent
of the first years income as ergani-
zation. fee. 1t amounted to $936.25.
The bureau also recommended the
chambers efficient secretary, Mr..
Cove.
Notices have been sent delinquent
members asking them to pay up as
soon as convenient. Although the
Chamber has balance of $77O.21 in
the banks, it has indebtedness~o sa,-
354.42 to be met When the Bridge
port Housing association gave up the
ghost there was a note outstanding
which Leet B. Myers had endorsed for
$1S7.7e. The Chamber paid this
note. The Commission Form Of Gov
ernment League had $500 in it's treas
ury after the labors of it's members
was com mpleted. This sum was turn
ed over to the Chamber of Commerce
and by that body given to the Com
mission government union prior to the
special election.
The chamber has a membership of
391. The total receipts for Dues ETC.,
have been $9,775. From the Business
Mems association SIS was received; ;
from the Manufa cturers' association
$3.50: from Charles r. Crane, 5000;
for the Raymond lecture. $50; from
the McAvoy dinner $122.92; from the
Bridgeport Housing association, $500.
In salaries $4,699 has been paid
out; $517.50 for rent and $630.85 for
printing and stationery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-27
Doctor Blameless =
For Benton Death

Accidental death was the finding of
Coroner John J. Phe1an today in the
case of w. Nj. Benton, the engineer
who was struck last week ia Black
Rock by an automobile driven by
Health Officer w. T. Nagle of Fair
field. After hearing a, number of wit
nesses the coroner said he was salts
fed DIR. Nagle had driven his car with
all due care.
Tomorrow fnefAing at 10 the cor
ener will hold a hearing in the case of
Joseph Stoff, the four year old boy
who was struck by a moter truck last
Saturday at Clarence street and Cres-
cent avenue. Charles Ward, employed
as chauffeur by the American 6,
British Manufacturing Co., which
owned the truck, has been held for
nanslaughter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-27
JOSEPH BROOKS,
THEATRICAL. man,
| KILLED BY FALL
Plunges From Eighth Story
Window in His N. Y.
Apartments.

New York, Nov. N.-Joseph Brooks,
theatrical manager, was killed today
by a. afan from his eighth floor apart
ment in West 18th street.
He was 65 years old Several weeks
ago Mr.. Brooks NsJs4sred, a nervous
breakdown, according to his family.
Today his. wife left their bedroom to
prepare a warm bath for him and
during her absence he went to the
open window. A few minutes later a
policeman notified Mrs Brooks. that
her husbands body had been found in
the courtyard.
MI. Brooks was general manager OF
the Klaw & Erlangeri productions and
was actively associated with many of
the theatrical successes OF that cor
poration. He was the first producer
LOT Ben Hur'' and at various periods
managed Booth, Barrett, Fanny Day.
export. Lillian Russell, william n.
Crane and others. In 1908 he went to
England. where he arranged to have
the Drury Lane melodramas produced
in Chicago.
Mr.. Brooks Is survived by his widow
and a daughter, Virginia Fox Brooks.
He was born in Memphis, Tenn.