Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, February 22, 1908, Page 3

WAR ‘T00 FELL! 10 BE THOUGHT OF New Japanese Ambassador Says . His People Know of No Break \ With America. SOME MINOR MATTERS PENDING Cruise of the Pacific Fleet Regarded Purely as Naval Maneuver on Grand Scale. New York, Feb. 17.—Declaring that war between the United States and Japan would be “the most inhuman event in the world’s history” and was “too hellish” to be thought of, Baron Kogoro Takahira, the new Japanese ambassador to Washington, said yes- terday upon landing in New York from the steamer Etruria, that the Japanese people know absolutely nothing of a break in the cordial re- lations which have been historic be- tween the two nations. Talk of war, Baron Takahira declared with much emphasis, was utterly unintelligible to him unless, as some one had sug- gested, it was spread broadcast to serve the commercial ends of some newspapers. Some Matters to Fix Up. The new ambassador said there might be some matters pending in ‘Washington which would require his attention, but they were not serious. As to the cruise of the American fleet to the Pacific ocean, he regarded it purely as a “naval maneuver on a grand scale, designed to show to the ‘world at large that America has a wonderful naval power which can be dispatched anywhere at a moment's notice, “in support of a legitimate cause, which always is at the bottom of American diplomacy.” Baron Takahira leaves for Wash- ington this morsing at 11 o’clock to present his credentials to President Roosevelt, 4 Warm Fried of Roosevelt. He is a warm personal friend of Mr. Roosevelt, and is looking forward to his meeting with the chief execu- tive with a great deal of pleasure. ‘The baron is returning to the Ameri- scan capital after an absence of two years spent in Rome as ambassador to Italy. The baron left Washington as minister, and was subsequently elevated to the rank of ambassador. He was one of Japar’s envoys at the Portsmouth peace co.terence. MATRIMONIAL AGENT GUILTY. Charged With Using the Mails in Per- petrating a Fraud. Chicago, Feb. 17.—Marion Goode- nough, who, as Marion Grey, con- -ducted a matrimonial bureau in Elgin, IL, was found guilty of having used the mails in perpetrating a fraud upon William Grable of Dearborn, Mo., by failing to secure for him as a wife a “wealthy and good looking widow,” a: promised in advertising matter sent out by her. The verdict was returned before Judge Landis in the United States district court yesterday after the jury had deliberated nearly twen- ‘ty-four hours. DEATH AFTER LONG CHASE. ‘Man Hunted for Ten Years Hangs Himself in a Cell. Philadelphia, Feb. 17.—After being pursued for more than ten years by detectives, the search taking them ‘three times around the world, Karl Rapp, who was being held here to await a further hearing charged with wetting fire to a factory and dowelling in Rosswag, Germany, in 1898, was found dead in his cell at Moyamen- «sing prison, having committed suicide ‘by hanging himself. JIM CROW INJUNCTION. Suit Against the Cars Is Started in Oklahoma, Guthrie, Okla., Feb. 17.—Suit was filed in the United States circuit court late Saturday night asking for an in- junction against the railroad compa- nies to restrain them from carrying into effect the “Jim Crow” law. The petition states that it is in violation of the enabling act, which provides that there shall be no distinction in the state on account of race, color, etc. CRUISER BREAKS RECORD. North Carolina Makes Best Speed Ever Made by Armored Cruiser. Newport News, Va., Feb. 17.—With ‘brooms at her mastheads and yard- arms, announcing that all records had been swept aside, the new armored cruiser North Carolina returned to the shipyard to-day. During her third test, run Saturday night, the ship maintained an average speed of 22.48 ‘knots. Four Prisoners Break Jail. Fairmont, W. Va., Feb. 17.—Four ‘prisoners in the Marion county jail made their escape early yesterday morning and are still at large, though pbloodhounds were on their trail all afternoon. Murder Is Mystery. Birmingham, Ala., Feb. 17.—Special Agent J, B. Crawford of the Southern railway was shot by unknown persons ‘and his body placed on the tracks where it was run over by an incoming passenger train last night. State Treasurer Reveals Some Interest- ing Facts in Address at Minneapolis. Minneapolis, Feb. 18.—‘“You will be surprised to learn that there is 1,500,- 500,000. of standing timber belonging to the state of Minnesota, despite the oft repeated story that the lumber in- ‘dustry of the state is dead,” declared Clarence Dinehart, state treasurer, last evening in an address before the Twin City Delta Upsilon club. “The Cost of Running the Minnesota Government” was the subject of Mr. Dinehart’s adrdess. “Few people, among them many of ur county and city officials, are aware of the fact that our state is in debt, or that Minnesota once a year at least is compelled to borrow money. To-day the state of Minnesota owes $550,000, which within a month, however, will be cut by $100,000, making it one of the very few states of the Union which owes so little money. “To-day our permanent school fund has reached the $18,000,000 mark, with the prospects when all the state lands are sold off reaching from $20,000,000 to $25,000,000. The state lands now in possession are in the neighborhood of 2,750,000 acres,; most of which is swamp land in the northern part of the state. The work of the state drainage commission, however, will goon make this property valuable, and mean, in the end, much revenue. “Since the organization of the state the yearly taxes from all sources have increased at a rate seldom seen in state government. In 1858 the tax re- ceipts amounted to $554,000; in 1907 it was $27,000,000. The assessed valu- ation in 1858 amounted to $41,000,000; in 1907 it was $1,048,000,000. The total receipts into the state treasury in 1858 reached the sum of $286,000; last year it was $11,250,000.” . 1OWA BOY DROWNS. Floating Ice Knocks Hole in Boat on lowa River at Marshalltown. Marshalltown, Iowa, Feb. 18.—Leslie ‘Watt, aged fifteen years, was drowned and two companions: had narrow es- capes in the Iowa river last evening. Four boys were in a boat in the swift current, when it struck a cake of ice which jammed a hole in the boat, which upset. Lewis Arnold scram- ‘bled to a floating cake of ice and res- cued two of the boys after a heroic ef- fort. Watt was swept under the ice. ‘he body was recovered two hours later. MAY BUILD TO DULUTH. Brooten Cut-off May Be Intersected by Railroad From Minneapolis. Minneapolis, Feb. 18.—An important meeting of the board of directors of the Soo line was held in Minneapolis yesterday and proposed extensions for the coming year were discussed, and while no official announcement has been made it is understood that the Twin Cities are to have another rail- road to Duluth. The line will run al- most due north from Minneapolis, in- tersecting the cut-off from Brooten to Duluth at Onamia, near Mille Lacs. SCHLEY WILL SPEAK. Admiral Will Address Masonic Bodies | in May at Yankton. Yankton, S. D., Feb. 18.—The Scot- tish Rite Bodies of Oriental Consis- tory No. 1 of Yankton have been ad- vised that Admiral Schley has accept- ed the invitation extended to him to visit Yankton and he will be here in May at which time he will address the bodies of that order. It is expect- @i that a large number will be here from different parts of the state and adjoining territory. AFFIRMS BIG JUDGMENT. Mentana Supreme Court Ratifies $12,- 600 Verdict. Helena, Mont., Feb. 18. — The sus preme court yesterday affirmed the judgment of the district court of Yel- lowstone county in awarding Mrs. Es- ther L. Riley judgment against the Northern Pacific for $12,600 for the deatl. of her husband, who was run down and killed by a switch engine in the Billings yards. Boy Loses Life Playing “Tag.” Minneapolis, Feb. 18.—While play: ing “tag” on his way home from school yesterday afternoon, Harry Aljprim, eleven years old, was push- ed by a playful companion toward a speeding street car, and in trying to catch his balance grabbed hold of a rod beneath the trolley, being drawn under the rear wheels and fearfully mangled. He died a few minutes later. Snell Will Jury Disagrees. Clinton, Ill, Feb. 18.—The jury in the Snell $2,000,000 will case was dis- charged by Judge Cochrane late yes- terday, being unable to reach a ver- dict.. Richard Snell, the contestant, announced that he will ask a new trial of the case at the May term of court. Fined for Blind Pigging. ‘Windom, Mi:n., Feb. 18. — Frank Nolan was arraigned before Justice Peterson, charged with selling liquor to minors. On trial he was found guilty and fined $75 and costs. As ‘Windom has no saloons, one who han- dles liquor is termed a blind pigger. King Alfonso Assassinated? Paris, Feb. 18—Rumors were cur rent here late last night that King Al- fonso of Spain had been assassinated, but no confirmation or denial could be obtained. Treasurer of Edison Manufacturing Company Ends Life in Cellar of His Home. West Orange, N. J. Feb. 18.—John F. ‘Rendolph, treasurer of the Edison Manufacturing company, of which Thomas A. Edison is president, com- mitted suicide in the cellar of his resi- dence on New Valley way yesterday by shooting himself in the head. It is believed that Mr. Randolph was tem- porarily insane, as neither in his busi- ness nor his family affairs was there any known cause for such an act. This belief was given further credence by the knowledge that a near relative be- came mentally,unbalanced a few years ‘ago. Alphonse Westee, secretary of the Edison Manufacturing company, said that Mr. Randolph’s accounts were absolutely straight. : Mr. Randolph was private secretary to Thomas A. Edison, and Mr. Edison was one of the first to reach his house after his death was known. That Mrs. Randolph did not follow her husband to death was due to the prompt and determined action of Mr. ‘Edison. When he reached the house Mrs. Randolph was hysterical, wring- ing her hands and crying out that she ‘would kill herself. Mr. Edison follow- ed Mrs. Randolph to the second floor and came upen her as she was about to throw herself from a second-story window. He seized the frenzied wom- an and after a hard struggle succeeded in pulling her back to a place of safe- ty. Several letters left by Mr. Randolph showed the suicide to have been de- liberately planned. VANDERBILT LOSES SILVER. Arrest of Negro Discloses Looting of Millionaire’s Mansion. New York, Feb. 18.—That the man- sion of William K. Vanderbilt on Fifth avenue was looted by burglars last Thursday night became publicly ‘known yesterday through the arraign- ment of James Anderson, a negro, in the police court. The negro said he came to New York from Boston two years ago. Anderson, who the police declare is really Dlijah C. Hovey, was arrested in a Sixth avenue pawn shop last Saturday while trying to dispose of some silver spoons on which were inscribed the initials “W. K. V.” About $400 worth of silver was taken from the Vanderbilt house. WARRANT FOR OFFICIAL, Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor Is Charged With Flourishing Gun. El Reno, Okla., Feb. 18.—A warrant ‘was sworn out here yesterday for G. W. Bellamy, lieutenant governor, charging him with flourishing a revol- ver during a row in the Democratic county convention here last Saturday. As: a result of the row there was a split and contesting delegates were sent to the state convention at Musko- gee. SOLON IS NEAR DEATH. Senator Latimer in Critical Condition, Following Operation. ‘Washington, Feb. 18.—Following an operation for a twist of the bowels, Senator Asbury C. Latimer of South Carolina, for five terms a member of the house of representatives and since 1903 a member of the senate, is lying in a critcial condition at the Provi- dence hospital here. THE MARKETS, Latest Quotations From Grain and Live Stock Centers. St. Paul, Feb. 18. — Wheat — No. 1 Northern, $1.04; No. 2 northern, $1.01 3-4@1.02. Corn — No. 2 yellow, 53 3-4@55 3-4c. Oats — No. 2 white, 48 5-8c. s Minneapolis, Feb. 18.— Wheat—No. 1 hard, $1.07; No. 1 Northern, $1.04; No. 2 Northern, $1.01 3-4@1.02; durum, 91c. Corn — No. 2 yellow, 533-4@ 55 3-4c. Oats—No. 2 white, 48 5-8¢. Duluth, Feb. 18. — Wheat — No. 1 hard, $1.051-2; No. 1 Northern, $1.03 1-2; No. 2 Northern, $1.00 1-2. Oats—No, 2 white, 48 1-2c. Chicago, Feb. 18. — Wheat — No. 2 red, 945-8@96c; No. 2 hard, 945-8c@ $1; No. 3 spring, $1@1.08. Oats — No. 2 white, 515-8. Corn — No, 2, 87 1-2@58 1-2c. Milwaukee, Feb. 18.—Wheat—No, 1 Northern, $1.06@1.08; No. 2 Northern. .$1.04@1.06. Rye—No. 1, 82@83c. Chicago, Feb. 18. — Cattle—Beeves, $3.60@6.15; stockers and __ feeders, $2.60@4.60; calves, $5@7. Hogs — Mixed and butchers, $4.20@4.47 1-2 bulk, $4.35@4.40. Sheep—$3.25@5.65; lambs, $5.20@7.25. Sioux City, Iowa, Feb. 18.—Cattle— Beeves, $3.65@4.75; cows and heifers, $2.75@4.10; stockers and feeders, $3.75@4.10; calves and yearlings, $2.75 @3.60. Hogs—$4.20@4.30. South St. Paul, Feb. 18. — Cattle — Good to choice steers, $5@5.75; good to choice cows and ‘heifers, $3@3.75. Hogs — Price range, $4.10@4.27 1-2; bulk, $4.20@4.25. Sheep — Wethers, $4.75@5.25; good to choice lambs, $6.50 @6.85. War Scare in Russia, St. Petersburg, Feb. 18.—The alarm- ist reports of the possibilities of hos- tilities between Russia and Turkey, which have permeated all stratas of Russian society, have assumed the proportions of a war scare. Priests Killed. South Bend, Ind., Feb. 18.—Rev. An- drew J. Sammon was killed and Rev. T. J. Murphy was seriously injured last evening when a sleigh in which they were driving was struck by an | interurban car. sa? The Use of Large and Small Stones in Large Stones Working Out to the Road Construction Results in the Surface. A Very Common Fault of Country Roads Where Statute Labor Is Relied Upon. a . EXCAVATING AND PREPARING ROADBED FOR MACADAM SURFACE. Broken Stone and Use of a Heavy Roller Are Essential to making a solid Roadbed. Good roads like good streets make habitation along them desirable; they economize time and force in trans- portation of products, reduce wear and tear on horses and vehicles, and in- crease the market value of farms. With impassable roads life on the farm becomes isolated and barren of social enjoyments; the people be- come discouraged and ambition is checked. An objection that is made by far- mers to the improvement of highways is that automobilists will reap the ad- vantage, and horse vehicles can use them only at great risk—the better the roads the more inducement for touring motorists to make race courses of them. If public sentiment were suf- ficiently awakened to demand better roads, the men who pay for the im- provements would be no longer indif- ferent about their rights, but would see that the present laws which are quite adequate are enforced. THE PLANTING OF FRUIT TREES When fruit trees arrive in the spring they should be unpacked at once as, after being on the way a long time, they may be partially dried up. If it is not possible to plant when they ar- rive they should be at once heeled in by digging a trench, placing the trees in a sloping position and covering the roots well with soil. Sufficient soil should be put over the roots to pre- vent their drying out before planting. If the trees or bushes look at all dry it is a good plan to cover the tops as well as the roots for a few days to prevent further drying and to restore their plumpness. If the plants are very dry when received a good plan is to cover them entirely with water for about a day and a half, when, if there is any life left in them when received they will stand a better chance of growing. The trees and bushes should, however, be planted as soon as pos- sible. The soi] should be well prepared as, if not, it will dry out more readily. No manure is necessary if the soil is fairly good. If manured when planted, especially with strawy manure the soil would be made more open and would be likely to dry out sooner. The trees should be planted from 20 to 25 feet apart, and the bushes could be planted between. Currants should be about six by five feet apart and goose- berries about six by four. The crab apple trees should be planted about two inches deeper than they were in the nursery. The soil should be well tramped about the roots, as it is put in, to bring it and the moisture in close contact with them. As soon as plant- ed cut back the tops of the trees at least one-half, making the cut just above buds pointing outward. Loosen the surface soil afterwards to check evaporation from the soil. The cur- rants and gooseberries may be planted three or four inches deeper than they’ were in the nursery, which will make their chances of growing better than if the whole top was exposed to the dry- ing winds. The soil should be tramped about them as with trees and the plants headed back about one-half. A Stump Pulling Device I have had 20 years’ experience in glearing stumps from new land, and still continue to clear more land each year. I inclose a sketch of a device which will do good work in the way of removing stumps. It can be operated by a man and a boy if stumps do not exceed six or eight inches in diameter. For larger stumps two men and a boy may be employed. The boy can change the hook at each swing of the pole. In the illustration two short chains (No. 1 and 2) are shown at- tached to the pole. These are each four feet long with a common grab hook on one end and a round hook or ring at the other end. The longer chains are fixed to the stumps, one of them reaching to the pole, the oth- er to the grab hooks. quires to be 16 or 16 feet long and five or six inches in diameter at the butt. The pole re- To operate, put chain No. 4 on the biggesc stump and have the other end” fixed to the pole about 18 or 20 inches from the end. Take chain No. 1 and place it six inches nearer the end and chain No, 2 six inches on the other side. Now place chain No. 3 on the stump that is to be pulled and swing the pole as far as possible; attach the grab hook from No. 1 to No. 3 chain; swing the lever (pole) until No. 3 chain can be attached to No. 3. Keep swinging back and forth, changing hoops at every swing until stump is up. . For heavier stumping a horse rig on a similar principle may be used, only the chain requires to be heavier and stronger. Make the hooks on No. 1 and 2 with just turn enough to hold on the link of No. 3. I have a horse rig that cost only $18. x “ mc See ¥ ra: * ” : s: “ ie ss FER wy “ 2 | VOLUMES MIGHT BE WRITTEN Of the Success That Awaits the Farm- er in Western Canada. The story of wheat farming in Wes- tern Canada (that portion of Canada lying north of Dakota and Montana) has been frequently told, but it will stand a-lot of telling, and still retain its touch of interest. During the year just closed 277,376 persons made their homes in Canada as compared with 215,912 for the year 1906, an increase of 61,464. Those from the United States numbered 56,551. A writer in “Industry” recently said: “To-day the “Dominion of Canada is witnessing a “mightier movement of population “than ever stimulated a Biblical writ- “er to pen a chapter of Scripture.” The samewriter says: “From the Rhine “and the Rhone river valleys; from “the port cities of Germany and the “farms of the Fatherland, from the “peasant soil of Russia; and out from “the grimy Lancashire and over-popu- “lated Yorkshire, the discontented “and ambitious of every clime are “seeking to take advantage of the “opportunities afforded by the fertile “soil and exhilarating climate of the “Empire of the North.” Continuing the same writer says: “While a million human beings throng “the shores of the United States every ‘year, the smaller number arriving in “Canada come with a more well-de- “fined purpose.” The question has been asked why do these people come to Canada? The available land be- tween the Mississippi and the Pacific has been exhausted, and the farmers within that territory find that their sons have to seek newer climes. Cana- da offers one hundred and sixty acres of land free to edch. This land yields from 20 to 40 bushels of wheat to the acre. In Southern Alberta, the winter wheat belt of Canada, as high as 60 bushels per acre have been harvested. Less yields than the one mentioned have netted the farmer as much as '$35 per acre. There are no words that tell the tale so effectively as those of the farmer himself, the man who has ploughed the fields, sowed the grain, and with folded hands rests while nature, bounteous in that country, in less than three months, placed at his disposal hundreds of acres of ripened grain, now waiting the arrival of the reaper, and therefore we reproduce the following letter. Any agent of the Canadian govern- ment will be pleased to give informa- tion regarding the district mentioned or any of any other that may be de sired. E. T. Holmes, Esq., Canadian Government Agent, St. Paul, Minn. Dear Sir:— In 1905 I located on a claim about 30 miles from the town of Wadena, on the Canadian Northern Railroad, have lived on my claim most of the time since. I consider this to be one of the best districts in the country for grain growing. In 1906 wheat averaged from 30 to 51 bushels per acre on some of my neighbors’ farms, within 4 miles of my claim. Oats go jfrom 75 to 100 bushels. It is also a good country for stock. Where I am there is plenty of fuel. Homesteads nearly all taken the settlement being largely Germans, and Americans, all well-to-do. I left Wadena in Febru- ary, 1907, returning April 25, so that I missed part of the winter, which the old settlers tell me was one of the worst they ever saw, but there was no suffering, as the people are pretty well fixed, and there are no blizzards in that country, at least there never has been known to be one. Wild land sells at from $10 to $15; closer to ‘town it is higher. | In the summer we have all sorts of wild fruits very plentiful, and I never saw better vegetables, and game is so plentiful a man need not starve for want of something to eat. Plenty of good water too. You need not hesitate to recommend this district, but the homesteads are nearly all taken, most of the homesteaders are living right on their claims. (Signed), FRANK MORREY, Kelvington, Sask. Bees Race Pigeons. It is not generally known that bees are swifter in flight than pigeons— that is, for short distances. Some years ago a pigeon fancier of Hamme, Westphalia, laid a wager that a dozen bees liberated three miles from their hives would reach home in less time than a dozen pigeons. The competit- ors were given wing at Rybern, a vil- lage nearly a league from Hamme, and the first bee reached the hive a quarter of a minute in advance of the first pigeon. Three other bees reached the goal before the second pigeon. The bees were also slightly handicapped, having been rolled in flour before starting for the purpose of identifica- tion.—The Reader. The Nibblers. Hiram Ryetop—So the checker club argued here on the Panama canal, hey? How long did they argue, Jeff. The Storekeeper—Let’s see. Half a wedge of cheese, peck of prunes, pint of dried peaches and a pound of crack- ers. : No Liar. A policeman saw a man acting rather suspiciously near a jewelry store in Germantown one evening, so, going over to him, he demanded to know who he was and what he wanted “I'm thinking of opening a jewelry store in this neighborhood,” replied the man, “and I’m watching to see if there is much trade.” The policeman went on his way satis- fied. Next morning word was received at the station house that the jewelry store had been entered and robbed dur- ing the night. The policeman who had accosted the stranger said refiectively: “He may bea thafe, but he’s no liar.” | | |