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ITBTOt W,AISDEj»p. M-'HEN FIANCEE OF MORTON ANNUAL BUDGET IS BIG NEWS OF ILLINOIS •UNQRV CIVIL BILL IS REPORTED COMMI83ION RATE MAKING POW Bit 8UPER8EDE8 ALL OTHER* RULES U. 8, COURT. INIDtM ZARAOOZA AN^ BRAV^ FROM PUERTO MEXICO--U. * BHIPS NOT TO INTERFERE. f.wV .•? Carrltd Appropriation of $107,696,759 --Largest Item, $20,718,000, It for Panama Canal. CASEIH-SJUW fl 1»W»b OF ARMS UNLOADED Rear Admiral Mayo Decide# Authority f« Limited and Refuse* to 8top Cap­ tain--Carranza Offers PeacoJTerms to Mediators at Niagara. T&mpico, Me*., June 9, by way of ;„.v • Brownsville, Tex., June, 9.--An official notification was sent to Consul Clap- \if\; ? ence A. Miller by Gov. Luis Caballero 1^, ;, that he had received information of i the Intention of the federal war ves- sels Zaragora and Bravo to come to y Tampico for the purpose of bombard- pi- 1 tog or blockading the port. Fter this reason Governor Caballero . said he thought it proper to notify the -American consul so American war ves- £$?-»V sels lying off the port might keep out of the line of fire. ^ The constitutionalists have made all I#.- arrangements for the defense of the port Several hundred troops with ar- tillery are on the way to LA Barra. . They will throw up earthworks and Iff'K 'p' place cannon in an effort to prevent fc:,Vr:<' any attempt by the gunboats to enter the river. •• The American gunboat Dolphin left J&5V tot Vera Cruz in pursuance of orders w\.r v from Washington on account of the feu * serious outbreak of malaria. ||| On the arrival here of the American |i^vi • echooner Sunshine from Galveston v* with 3,000,000 Mauser and Winchester ?>j ^. ... cartridges for the constitutional au- thoritles, Admiral Mayo sent Blag Lieut. Arthur B. Cook to learn the character of the cargo. Vera Crut, June 9.--Late advices from Puerto Mexico say the Mexican : v gunboats, the Zaragoza and Bravo have sailed to carry out President . Huerta's blockade decree against Tam- pico. American warships are trailing ry.. - ' them. The steamer Antilla, with a large I^V" shipment of arma and ammunition for the constitutionalists, Is approaching that port. ; Rear Admiral Badger's orders, how- r ever, are only to keep the ships under observation, and not to interfere. p^r>. Washington, June 9.--General Car- p^:^. ranza's reply to the last communlca- tlon of the mediators has been rt- |jp.. ceived by the constitutionalist junta in p|:Washington and will be sent to ^Niagara Falls this week. General Car- ^ ̂ -;!' Tanza expresses his willingness to en- *' ter the Niagara Falls conference, but on his own terms. The rebel chief ," will not consent to enter into any *' armistice. He still stands out against &V , any attempt on the part of the United Y. States or the A.-B.H2. diplomats to in- |||. ' - terfere •with Mexico's internal affairs, ^ \ but he gives evidence of a willingness 3$^. to let down the bars slightly in regard to this question of a settlement of v Mexico's '• peaceful own differences through conferences. Carranza is willing to mediate the international questions'involved in the present situ­ ation, and it is understood that he ac­ knowledges that it may be necessary in this connection to discuss some phase* Of Mexico's internal affairs. The stand that Carranza has taken was communicated to Secretary Bryan \ \v' and it was apparent that the adminis- HJO tration found ground for hope in it tfe;" that the mediators might finally admit ||| Carranza to the proceedings. Carran- ^|||: sa's reply to the mediators, as re- '** ceived in Washington, consists merely of certain instructions to his agents here. The mediators' communication vas addressed to Senor Zubaran, Car* ranza's representative here, and the reply based on the first chiefs instruc­ tions, will be sent over the signature of Sehor Zubaran. It is understood that the Zubaran note will seek to minimize the question of an armistice, at the same time giving no indication that Carranza will ever consider yield­ ing on that point. Niagara Falls, Ont., June 8.--Gen­ eral Huerta authorized his delegates to the peace conference to say Fri­ day that he will accept in its entirety the plan agreed upon here and sub- mitted to him and to President Wil­ son nine days ago. One word from President Wilson approving the < agreement reached here would conclude the conference And avert war, but that word is not forthc^ning. The Express adds that this commu­ nication, "decorated with all the frills and embroidery of diplomatic usage and couched. in language emphasizing Great Britain's good will toward the United States, places President Wil- in an awkward position." % lit • • M-: " Washington, June 6.--Chairman Fitz­ gerald of the approprations commit­ tee reported to the house the sundry civil bill Thursday, one of the largest of the annual budgets, which carries for the next fiscal year $107,696,759.20. The committee slashed the esti­ mates more than $17,000,000, and the bill Is approximately $16,900,000 less than the sundry civil bill for this year. The largest item in the bill is an ap­ propriation of $20,718,000 for contin­ uing construction on the Panama ca­ nal, which now is nearing completion. For fortification of the canal, $1,1S5,- 000 is appropriated. The interstate commerce commis­ sion receives a total appropriation of $3,650,000, and of this amount $1,900,- 000 is to be used In making the phys­ ical valuation of railroads. - The estimates for the Ellis Island Immigrant station were cut $500,000, leaving an appropriation of $133,500. The board of mediation and concilia­ tion receives the $50,000 asked for, and a $200,000 appropriation is allowed the commission on industrial relations. The customary item of $25,000 for the traveling expenses of the presi­ dent Is Included. The sundry civil bill carries a leg­ islative rider providing that any rail­ road whose property is being valued by the interstate commerce commis­ sion shall transport free of charge the agents of the commission to the point where the survey is being made. The sum of $200,000 is appropriated tor the customs service at the Pana­ ma exposition of 1915. The president is given a special fund of $50,000 to aid the states in checking any actual or threatened epi­ demic of contagious diseases. U. S. SEEKS NO WAR, WILSON President Tells Graduates of Annap» oils That Mission of America la That of Service. Annapolis, Md., June 8.--President Wilson on Friday told 154 graduates of the Naval academy, many of whom leave shortly for Mexican waters, that the mission of the United States is one of service to humanity, not of aggrand­ izement or conquest He spoke at the annual academy graduation exercises, and later delivered the diplomas to the young midshipmen. He declared the duty of the United States is to serve the world. Speaking of the Vera Cruz situa­ tion, the president reverently declared that "I pray God the boys there will not have to fight any more." tie added that-the real good they will do will be their impression on the Mexi­ cans. EX-MAYOR IS FATALLY SHOT "He Refused to Treat My 8!ck Child," 8ays Assassin of Doctor Dunn at Duquotn. III. Duouoin, 111., June 9.--D. D. Win ton Dunn, formerly mayor of Duquoin. was shot and fatally wounded here on Sunday by Jesse Joplin. "He refused to treat my aick child because of an unpaid bill,** said Jop­ lin in extenuation of his act. News of the shooting so inflamed the community that the authorities took the precaution of hurrying Jop­ lin to Pinckneyvllle, where he is held In the Perry county jail. Doctor Dunn was taken to St. Louis on a special train soon after the shooting, but died in a hospital later. He had been wounded in six places by Joplin, none of whose bullets failed to hit the physician. . ^ "Diamond Jim" Brady Better. • >. K New York, June 8.--Although still confined to his room, it was reported that James B. Brady, "Diamond Jim," who suffered an attack of stomach trouble recently, was greatly im­ proved. ( 36 PLUMBERS ARE HELD United 8tates Qrand Jury Indicts Members of Body at Des Moines, la. Pes Moines, la., Jna« $.--Indict­ ments were returned on Thursday against 36 officials and members of the National Association of Master Plumbers and officials of state organi­ zations. in Illinois, Wisconsin. Minne­ sota, Michigan. Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa by the federal grand Jury here. The indictments charge con- V/"' Convicted; KMs Own Lift.' Dayton, O., June 6.---The body of Arthur . Fowler, a British subject,^ found guilty of. the murder of JotuT Jeames, was found in the county jail. Fowler had secured a strap and fhanged himself to the bars la his cell. • * --rr-- ~ . il "'<•' • DrougM Muiteie.,- ITtmcle, Ind.t June 6.'--Muncie, a city of nearly thirty thousand population, will bo without saloons after Saturday, according to the ruling of Judge Frank Ellis in the Delaware circuit court An appeal will be filed at once. ^piracy in restraint of trade, In viol* ^tion of the Shetuiun aiiU-trust law. It Is alleged that the Nae tlonal Association of Master Plumbers has been operating in violation of law ever since its organization in 1884, and that It has continually conspired to Interfere with the business of plumb­ ers and plumbing supply houses. No Hope for 8tevenson. Chicago, June 9.--Adlai Stevenson, former vice-president of the United States, remains in a critical condition at the Presbyterian hospital. Physi­ cians admitted there was little hope of recovery. I (MTtPAWrtOWA). Ruling Is Believed to Be Most Sweep­ ing Declaration In Favor of Gov­ ernment. Authority Ever M'ad.e by U. 8. Juried. : t, Mrs. Selden H. Manwaring, a young widow of Grdton, Conn., whose en­ gagement to Morton F. Plant, the wealthy railroad man, has been announced. Mr. Plant is sixty-two years of age. With Mrs. Manwaring ts.her son. KILLED N 8IX MUfrr IN CYCLONE WHICH DCSTROY8 IOWA TOWN, Electrical 8torm Does Great Damage tp Northern Indihna--Loss Will " ! Reach $100,000. Mason City, la., June 9.--Three persons were killed and six injured by a cyclone which partially demol­ ished the town of Sanborn, i near here, Sd caused considerable damage in B territory surrounding that place according to advices received here. , tf • - ANTi-TRUST MEASURE CARRIE8 EXEMPTION FOR LABOR AND FARMERS' 80CIETIS8. ONLY 2 DEMOCRATS OBJECT inh Ith tion with Sanborn was destroyed by the storm and only meager details have been received here. Automobiles loaded with food and medical supplies and clothing were dispatched to Sanborn. According to reports received here, ten residences, four business buildings, two grain elevators and the Chicago, Milwau­ kee & St. Paul roundhouse were razed. Scores of other buildings In the town and in the surrounding country were damaged^ ' Mrs. B. L. Fisk and P. W. Yotuma, sixteen, were killed when their homes were demolished. , Patrick Doherty was missing today and it was believed his body was burled in the debris. Among the severely injured were J. B. Long and Mrs. G. W. Bonner, both of whom were struck by* falling wreckage. Laporte, Ind., June 9.--The electri­ cal storm which passed over north­ ern Indiana did great damage. The losses are the heaviest in the rural districts where a number of barns and farmhouses were Btruck by light­ ning and burned to the ground. The Fine Lake summer rcsidcnce of C. M. Hyde, Chicago, architect, containing many valuable curios and elaborately furnished, was struck by lightning and destroyed, Insurance men say the loss­ es in the northern Indiana tier of countries may reach $100,000. Wilson Qrostp Boy Crlppl*. " Washington, June 6.--President Wil- •on kept a long line of callers waiting to shahe hands with John W. Kern, Jr., a son of Senator Kern, who h»« infantile paralysis and went to' the White House on crutches. Urges Commission Co Settle ttrlka, Washington, June 6.--A federal commission to settle the Colorado •trike troubles was proposed to Pres- MAant Wilson hy Senator Owen, who announced bis intention of introducing Man Killed In Auto Crash. Rochester, N. Y., Jane 9.--Harry Bakei- was killed and Bertha Res ter twenty-one years old, was terribly in^ Jured when Baker's automobile turned eteering goar broke on Britons Greet Col. Roosevelt. Plymouth, England, June 8.--The mayor of Plymouth and a party of dis- tinguished persons went on board the Olympic on her arrival from New York, to greet Theodore Roosevelt M behalf of the city. .0,1 Sentence of I. W. W. Leader Uphold Trenton, N. J., June 8.-The .u- preme court affirmed the conviction of Patrick Quinlan. I. W. W. leader charged with advocating hostilities during strike. QulnUn mi Mtesaaij tolrtMft. m9mi Omaha, Neb., June 6.--Fifty peo- people were stunned by a lightning shock when a bolt struck the Collins apartments and set fire to the build­ ing. Firemen carried all to safety and saved the building from destruc­ tion. None of those stunned were badly injured. Philadelphia, June 6.--George Cros- sin, nineteen years old, a messenger for the Corn Exchange National bank of this city, was robbed of over $5,000 in cash, drafts and checks in a crowd on Market street London, June 6.--The suffragette who appealed to King George at the court levee to stop the forcible feed­ ing of women prisoners was identified as Miss Mary Blomfleld, daughter of' Lady Blomfield. Miss Blomfield's sis­ ter was also present when the appeal was made. Montreal, Que.,'4 June /{.---The com­ mission to investigate the Bmpress of Ireland wreck will open its sensiam: at Qucbec June 16. San Francisco, June 8.--Taraknath Das, a Hindu postgraduate student at the University of California, was ad­ mitted to citizenship. He is the fourth Hindu to become an American citi­ zen. f Woman Wins Bfg Love Suit. Chicago, June 9.--Miss (Georgia W. Jay, pretty stenographer, who sued Homer Rodeheaver, choirmaster for Billy Sunday, the evangelist, for al­ leged breach of promise to marry, was awarded $20,000 damages by a Jury. Dr. C- B. Wslcott to Msrry. Philadelphia, June 9.--The engage ment was announced of Miss Mary Morris Vaux, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Vaux of Bryn Mawr, to Dr. C. D. Walcott, secretary of the Smith­ sonian institution of Washington. Provision In document Against later- locking Directorates Expected to * Open New and Larger Opportunities to Men Long Subordinates. Washington, June 8.--The adminis­ tration's anti-trust legislation passed the house of representatives by de­ cisive votes on Friday. The three bills carying plans for fifrther reforms of big business and an issuance of securities will he, rushed to the senate. Cm the Clayton general trust hill which carried the labor and farmers' organizations exemption clause and limitations on the power of courts to issue injunctions in labor disputes the vote was 275 to 54. A roll call on the stocks and bonds bill resulted 326 to 12. The federal trade commission biU passed without opposition. The Clayton bill, besides the pro- labor amendments, carries legislation against the use of unfair methods by large corporations and seeks to re­ store competition. It provides also against interlocking directorates among competing concerns and be­ tween corporations and their supply companies . It Is believed this provi­ sion will bring to the front a number of new men now held in subordinate positions because of the enforced re­ tirement of directorates, besides open­ ing to individuals opportunities in the supplies contract field. Opposition to this bill came largely on the labor exemption and tho in­ junctive and contempt sections. Only two Democrats went on record' as opposing this legislation. They were White of Ohio and Geary of Rhode Island. The latter announced a pair with another member and with­ drew his vote. All the Progressives except Chandlef of Jtfew York voted for the bill, . ̂ ' Republicans voting against the bill were: Austin, Bartholdt, Calder, Dan- forth Edmonds, Druckker, Dunn, Esch, FaJrchlld, Foss, Gillett, Green (Vt.), .Humphreys (Wash.), Kahn, Kelster, Langley, McGuire, Madden, Mann, Moore (Pa.), Paige (Mass.), Parker, Payne, Pratt, Plumley, Sells, Shreeve, Stevens (Minn.), Switzer, Treadway, Wolstead, Wallin, Willis, Winslow, Anthony, Britten. Browne (Wis.), Graham (Pa.), Hamilton (N. Y.), HayeB, Hinds, Howell, Johnston (Utah). Kennedy (R. I.), Kiess, Motty ^Nelson, Slemp and Steenerson. > BOTH DEAD IN BLOODY DUEL Adlal Stevenson Very Low. Chicago. June 8.--Adlal Ewlng Stevenson, former vice-president of the United States, was reported in a serious condition at the Presby­ terian hospital. He suffered a nerv- oua breakdown several weeks ago. Moyer Trial Set for July 6. . Houghton, Mich., June 8.--The open­ ing of the trial of President Charles Moyer of the Western Federation of Miners ou a charge of counpiracy growing out of the recent strike, pi copper miners was set tor Jtoly «, Family Feud In Missiaslppl Results In Desth of Heads of Two Homes. Poplarvllle, Miss., June 8.--In a fam­ ily feud, that started here, John Lee and Boyd Ladnc; klllvd e*cu other after a ten-minute battle. Ladner shot Lee five times, three of the bullets taking effect. Staggering into posi­ tion, Lee stumbled toward Ladner, clasped his throat In death grip, drew a knife from one pocket and cut his throat. Both men fell died la each other's blood. 8alvatlon Army Bury Dead, - • Toronto, Ont, June 9.--Seventeen Salvation Army victims of the Em­ press of Ireland were burled at Mount Pleasant cemetery here In the pres­ ence of Commissioner McKie and a large assemblage of army people. Governor Hughes Wins Csse. Topeka, Kan., June 9.--A verdict ia favor of Governor Hughes, who was sued for $2,310 damages by Mrs. Lu- ella West, was returned by a Jury in the district court here. The jury de­ liberated one minute. Indlsns Polios Chief Hurt Newcastle, Ind., June 8.--Chief- of Police Williams is reported fatally In­ jured and Sheriff Bouslog and Chester M. De Witt are slightly injured as the result of the overturning of an auto­ mobile driven by Bouslog. Seventy-Five 8aved From 8tesmer. New London. Conn,, June 8.--Seven­ ty-five passengers, including a number of women and children, were rescued from the steamer Northland, wMch was driven ashore oa Bartlott's rwtf lnr the tus Tasoo. . v1" . Washington, June 10.--Holding that the rate making power of the inter­ state commerce commission takes precedence over the jurisdiction of state commissions in situations where the reasonableness of interstate rates is called into question, the United States Supreme court handed down a decision on Monday upholding the ef­ forts of sipper8 of Shreveport, La., to prevent alleged discrimination against them by the Texas railroad commis­ sion in favor of Houston and Dallas, Tex. The decision is believed to be one of the most sweeping declarations In favor of the dominant authority of the federal government that the Su­ preme court has yet made. The interstate commerce commis­ sion found that class and other rates from -Sjhreveport to Texas points were unreasonable and ordered rates to be equalled so that Shreveport would not be discriminated against in favor of Dallas and Houston. Justice Hughes said there were sev­ eral ways of conforming to the com­ mission's order. Reviewing the ob­ jection of the railroads that the com­ mission could not reduce Intrastate rates to conform with Interstate rates. Justice Hughes said the power of con­ gress was adequate to meet all the emergencies that arise out Of local interference with national Inter­ course. Justice Hughes said that congress, not the state, might prescribe the rule when state and national interests conflict "Congress is entitled to keep open the highways of interstate commerce In the interest of fair treatment to all persons," said Justice Hughes. He indicated that the government must control rates in* the Interest of Interstate commerce. Whether con­ gress reduces intrastate rates to con­ form with Interstate rates was not material, the court said. The Shreveport litigation grew ,out of a protest made by shippers of Shreveport, La., against discrimina­ tion by the Texas railway cbmmis- sion. The Louisville railroad com­ mission joined in this protest. It was contended that the Texas commission fixed rates so that business, which should have come to Shreveport be­ cause of its geographical location near the Texas line, went to Houston and Dallas. In other words,' Shreveport could not get business in competitive territory In Texas--territory which was a fair commercial field for the activities of all three cities. The Loulsianans appealed to the inter­ state commerce commission, claim­ ing that the rates from Shreveport to Texas points on the Texas Pacific railway and the Houston East & West Texas railway were unreason­ able and discriminatory. The com­ mission decided they were unreason­ able and prescribed lower Interstate rates. TAMPIC0 BLOCKADE IS OFF Dictator Rescinds Decree as Gunboats Usach Mexican Port--Makes Ap­ peal to Mediators. Mexican City, June 10.--"The block­ ade of Tampico has been suspended."' This formal announcement was Is­ sued on Monday by the government. Niagara Falls, June 10.--The pro­ tests of the Mexican delegates and the A.-B.-C. plenipotentiaries have forced President Wilson to stop the shipment of war supplies to the con­ stitutionalists. A statement was1 made public by the Mexican envoys which shows that Washington has promised that the ammunition aboard the Antilla will not be landed at Tam­ pico. Washington, June 10.--General Car­ ranza will address a note to the A.- B.-C. mediators in which he will an­ nounce that he is sending delegates to fhe mediation conference. The In­ structions of these envoys will pre­ clude their acceptance of any protocol or other agrement which provides for the settlement of Mexico's inter­ nal affairs. Niagara Falls, Ont., June 10.--The nouncement that the 'Huerta govern­ ment at Mexico City had countermand­ ed the order on Mond.iy for the block­ ade of the port of Tampico was scarce­ ly of greater significance here than the disclosure that the United States government had accepted in principle the plan of pacification for Mexico drawn by the American and Mexican delegates here. Asks Wilson's Aid in Strike. Washington, June 10.--A joint reso­ lution asking President Wilson to ap­ point a commission of five specialists to settle the Colorado coal strike was introduced in congress by Representa­ tive Keating and Senator Owen. Heat Kills Three in Chicago. Chicago, June 10.--Three are dead and many were prostrated in the sec­ ond day of Chicago's heat wave. The government weather bureau predicted a still further rise. The na^aaimum temperature was 93 degrees: % Feared Disease; Ends Life. Los Angeles, Cal., June 10.--Leav­ ing a note that she feared a disease which had caused the death of her fa­ ther would soon kill her, Mrs. A. G. Purcell of Oak Pork, 111., committed suicide by drinking poison. ' p ' v -J •'/< ii-a-.ai: X&1 V&&1S. J Child Is Kidnaped by Men. Grand Rapids, Mich., June 10.--A kidnaping took place here when the seven-year-old daughter of Mrs. H. S. Terry was taken from her home by three men, who used two automobile? to;get aws^r, ooooq Elgin.--The organization of a chap­ ter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy in Elgin is contemplated Lamon.--The intense heat caused the death here of Mrs. Harriet Turned, ninety-seven years old. She dropped dead while walking in the yard Savanna.--Henry Bowman of Wacker reported seeing a pack of eight wolves running through <tn orchard on the Dauphine farm, each of this city. Rock Island--Miss Vera Geiger of Rock Island killed a rattlesnake whleli had nine rattles. Her only weapon was a light stick. • Belvidere.--Friends of Rev. H. E. Ronpel, Methodist ministers, are urg- fc-5 ."jim to seek the Progressive nomi­ nation for member of the assembly. Chicago.--The Illinois Woman's Press association Ijeld its annual elec­ tion of officers in the Hotel La Salle. Miss Ethel Colson was re-elected pres­ ident. Sullivan.--No marriage licenses have ben issued in Moultrie county since April 8, and ministers, it is said, plan to offer premiums to couples who will enter the' matrimonial state. . Macomb.--Alfred Olson, a.' farmer, took refuge in a barn when a storm broke. As he stood in the doorway a olt of lightning struck him, passing own his side and tearing off his right shoe. His wife found him dead. Anna.--Rev. lEdwin Sahin, pastor of the Presbyterian churches at Ava and Campbell Hill, married Mies Jessie Gordon of Ava. Rev. George Gordon, an uncle of the bride, and pastof of the Ava Baptist church, performed the cerempny. The couple will reside* in Ava. Springfield.--E. P. Brockhouse of Jacksonville has been made investi­ gating officer for state institutions at Jacksonville by the Illinois civil serv­ ice commission. Brockhouse will su'o- ceed F. E. Baldwin, who resigned in May to take a position in the legal department of .the state public util­ ities commission. Rock Island.--Clyde Meier, employed In the harness shop at the Rock Island arsenal, was found to be suffering with smallpox. There is a large force of men in the harness shop and all have been ordered vaccinated by Commis­ sioner Burr of the arsenal to prevent if possible a spread of the disease to other departments of the establish­ ment. " Freeport--Freeport brewers have aBked Attorney General Lucey for an opinion as to whether they may law­ fully establish shipping stations in the adjoining township of Silver Creek, the township of Freeport hav­ ing been voted dry. If Lucey holds it is legal, all the local breweries will establish stations there and reship beer back into Freeport. Aurora.--The Aurora police arrest­ ed and jailed a man wearing the habit of a pastor, styling himself "The Rev. Dr. Walter Henry Hawkins" of Peoria. He had opened headquarters at the Arthur' hotel, and was meeting a steady procession of the lame, the halt and the blind,- who came to be cured. Hawkins was liberated and or­ dered out of the city. Pearl ,City.--Fire of unknown origin destroyed the home of Simon Ploeger, a farmer, with all Its contents, which included a tin box containing $800 In currency. Mr. Ploeger, eighty-nine years old, had been saving the money for a long time, Intending to give it, before his death, to a favorite daugh­ ter who had cared for him in his old age. Sparta.--The graduating exercises of the Sparta High school were held in the Auditorium and A. J. Stephen­ son, president of the board of educa­ tion, presented diplomas to 19 seniors. The commencement lecture was deliv­ ered by Dr. Wirt Lowther of Colum­ bus, Ind. Miss Edith J. Hughes was valedictorian and John Blair - saluta- torian. Bloomington.--Rev.. Hairy Caldwell of Alona has been made defendant in a suit for damages filed by James T. Jackson of the same place, asking $10,000 and alleging alienation of his wife's affections. The clergyman is accused of advicing Mrs. Jackson to leave her husband. Mrs. Jackson is a relative of the minister, -find has been making her home with the .fam­ ily of the defendant since the es­ trangement. Sycamore.--The synodlcal council, which Is the governing body of the Swedish Lythern church in the United States and Canada* met here. The body is composed of 27 members con­ sisting of the president and one lay­ man from each conference. Dr. L. A. Johnson of Great Falls, Mont, pres­ ident, is 111 and unable to be pres­ ent. Dr. G. A. Brandell of Denver, Colo., vice-president, is in the chair. The synod has more than one hundred and eighty thousand active communi­ cants. Freeport--Two deaths resulting from attempts to rekindle fires kitchen stoves by means of kerosent1 occurred here within a few hours of each other. The victims were Mrs. Rhoda Townsecd and Joseph G. Gal­ lagher. Peoria.--John H. Garrett, charged with marketing . nearly two hundred thousand dollars valueless securities in Chicagp, waived a preliminary ex­ amination on the charge of perpetrat­ ing a confidence game. He Is accused of swindling a local real estate dealer out of $6,000. In default of $10,000 bouls Garrett is In the county jail. Pecatonica.--Elijah Guilford. Winne­ bago county's oldest living settler, cele­ brated his ninetieth birthday anni­ versary. He came to the county in 1835, when the Inhabitants were In­ dians only, and his lived here since. Peoria.--The twentieth annua: na­ tional ' convention of the Supreme Shrine of the White Shrine of Jerusa­ lem, a Masonic order, opened with 40C delegates in attendance. Mayor E. N. Woodruff offered the city's welcome to the delegates. Supreme Worthy High Priestess Mrs. Millie B. Shaw of Grand Rapids, Miefc., acccgte;! the ,welc?m* for the organisation. Quite True. The vicar of an English mining vil­ lage 6ent a pair of boots to the cob­ bler's for repairs, hut Bill, who had been imbibing rather freely, felt no inclination for work, so the boots were not touched that day. Next morning his nerves were rather shaky and he longed for' "a hair of the dog that bit him."» His own boots were ratherjdir- ty, so he thought there was no harm in putting on the parson's, which he accordingly did, and turned off into the village pub. for a big "reviver." He had not gone very far when whom did he meet but the vicar, who said: "I sent my boots down for repairs; ' William. Are you not finished with tbem yet?" "Wey, ml8tor," answered Bill, calm­ ly, "they're not mended yit, but they're on the road." " ; r-. J,. ... ~L. • SCALY PSORIASIS ON UMBlt Troop H, 6th H-u. S. Cavalry, Camp McCoy, Sparta, Wis.-- I wts troubled- with psoriasis for nearly two years. Portions of my arms and limbs were affected mostly with it. It appeqj*ed in scaly form, breaking put in very small dots and gradually grew larger and white scales fonned when about the size of an ordinary match-head. > The looks of it was horrible, whielfc made it very unpleasant for me. It itched a little at times. " - "I tried several treatments which cured me for a month, but it always broke out again. One day a friend saw the advertisement of Cuticura Soap and Ointment in the paper and- I sent for a sample. They helped me, so I purchased two more boxes of Cuticura Ointment and some Cuticura Soap and they completely cured me. It took three months for Cutlcurs Soap and Ointment to complete my cure." (Signed) Walter Mahony, O0m 22, 1912. Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold throughout the world. Sample of each free,with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post­ card "Cuticura, Dept L, Boston."--sAdv. Ancestral. Mrs. Farthingale was going out and was wearing--it was not quite alto­ gether spring time yet--the wonderful red fox furs that her toother had given her as a birthday present. Little Walter, Mrs. Farthingale's eldest hopb, was amusing himself by playing some­ what roughly with the tail that had be­ longed to the fox. "Be careful, child," said his mother,' "that came from your dear grandmam­ ma." To which little Walter, surprisaft 1 and puzzled, replied: -', c • "Did grandma use to haVe a ftfl then, mother?" * • ; • -u-ssi >' .• •- Vr- -jy,' . WvT. " ^ Worms expelled promptly from the homa* SBtem with Dr. Peery's Vermifuge ot." Adv. '£>•*4 Don't follow your Inclinations unletii you Jknow where they are leading ytfcfc,; WOMAN COULD S HARDLY STAND Because of Terrible Bacl(j» ache. 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