Freeport Journal-Standard from Freeport, Illinois • Page 4

THE DAILY FEBBtTAHY 18, THK DAILY JOURNAL At tfee jxmtofflcft in Vt eeport, ai second-class matter. OF SUBSCRIPTION. If-00 earner 6r FEBRUARY 18, 1907. label is issued to the Freeport. ournal by the International Typo- Journal Union in recognition of the fact that it employs Union labor in Its FREEPORT LOSE FARMERS' INSTITUTE REASON IS SAID TO BE LACK OF INTEREST AND SHORTAGE OF FUNDS.

THE PERSONAL RECORD. of Freeport People and Their Many John Stultz was ft morning business passenger to Dlxon. Roes Oblander was at Dixon today transacting business. Jacob Billlg, was at Forreston this morning on business. C.

H. Pease is in the today from Marengo on J. B. Olney left this morning for Detroit, on a business trip. C.

H. Meyer, of Red Oak, was in the city today transacting business. G. O. Barber, of Chicago, spent city the guest of Sunday in the friends.

Henry Coffman was an early morning passenger to Chicago on business. R. E. Counklin, of Joliet, was in the city over Sunday visiting friends and relatives. Mrs.

D. W. Burrell spent Sunday in Winslow the guest of Dr. and Mrs. PaulJ.

Burrell. John Keller, formerly of this city, is here from Fort Dodge, for a shot visit with relatives. S. G. Harris and daughter, Miss Bertha Harris, of Lena, were in the city today calling on relatives.

James F. Cunningham, of Belvi- returned to his home after transacting business in the city. Miss Cora Koenig has returnee from Madison, where she has been 'visiting friends the past few days Mr. and Mrs. D.

N. Brown, of Rockford, spent Sunday in the city guests of friends and relatives Mr. and Mrs. J. H.

Snyder lefi this morning lor Houston, Texas and an extended trip through the state. Mrs. Robert Wilson left this morning for Detroit, where she spend a month with relatives and friends. Miss Clara Armstrong, of Dubuque, was in the city this morning on her way to Chicago, where she vrill visit friends. Mr.

and Mrs. R. F. Brooks left this morning for New Orleans, La. where they will attend the Mard Gras celebration.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Sloan have returned to their home in Chicago after being in the city to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. Burns.

Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Kauflman are spending a few days in Chicago, the guests of their son and wife.

They made the trip over the interurbar line. L. W. Colson and D. E.

Swan left this morning for Amboy, 111., where they will attend a Masonic meeting which will be held in that city this evening. Frank and Miss Annalou Cham berlain, of Chicago, are in the city having been called here on accoun of the death of their father, G. Chamberlain. Mrs. Ellen Rau and Mrs.

F. Chas Donobne have gone to Lena, where they will attend the funeral of the late Mrs. Susan Reardon, which wil be held Tuesday morning. Miss Matilda Schmich left this morning for a visit with relatives ii Chicago. She was accompanied as far as Belvidere by her sister, Miss Rose Schmich, who will visit relatives in that city.

H. B. Smith spent Sunday with his family in Freeport and returnee" to Robinson, 111., this morning. Mr, Smith has been elected vice president of the Un-to-Date club at Robinson, a social organization, and $9,000 was raised in two days for the erection of a club house. LOCAL AND OTHERWISE.

Notice change in SchoeifelitBrok- hausen's ad today. Freeport Shakespeare society will meet this evening at 7:80 with the Misses Hill, 31 Prospect Terrace. There will be a regular meeting of the American Stars of Equity held Tuesday evening, Feb. 19th. 'Members are requested to be present.

A special meeting of the board of managers of the Settlement Home is called for Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Settlement Home. The Martha A'ashington Thimble club will give a card party Wednesday afternoon at K. G. hall. Admission, 10 cents.

Quests will be welcome. Miss Daisy Anna Binges sang a solo at the First Baptist church Sunday evening in a very pleasing manner which was highly appreciated by the congregation. Harris' complete orchestra of ten pieces has buen secured to furnish music for the O. R. C.

ball and card party at Masonic hall, Wednesday evening, April 10th. It is the fifteenth annual ball. There will be a basket social and play entitled, "A Family Affair," at the Pleasant View school in Lancaster, next Thursday evening, Feb. gist, at o'clock. Ladies, bring baskets, otherwise admission 15cts.

Margaret E. Armstrong, teacher. BOARD OP SUPERVISORS WILL UK ASKED TO APPROPRIATE flOO. of Institute Consider Advisa- bility of Holding Annual Mooting in Snmllor Features Overlooked. There is a strong probability that Preeport will lose the annual meet- ng of the Stephenson County Farmers' institute, owing to insufficient funds and lack of interest at the last meeting in December.

The directors met in Freeport last Saturday and discussed the situation. There was a feeling among -several of the members that the annual institute would attract greater interest if it was held in one of the smaller towns, and Lena was favored above the other towns mentioned. The institute officers receive $75 per year from the state for expenses, and this sum is inadequate for holding the institute in Freeport. At the next meeting of the board of supervisors the members will be petitioned to appropriate $100 io the fund, and unless they comply, there is every reason to believe that Freeport will lose the institute. Local Institutes are held at different places in the county prior to the bounty institute, and it has been pointed out that, the expense is met by the people of these places, while in Freeport, the money is given by the state.

The local institute at Lena early in the winter attracted an enormous crowd, but there is a question whether the, interest would be maintained should it become an annual feature, and whether the farmers from all parts of the county would be able to attend. There are nlany advantages in holding the annual institute in Freeport. Centrally located, and being easy of access by several lines of railroads, this city attracts farmers who otherwise would be unable to go to towns where the means of transportation is limited. Then, too, the influence of the daily press must be considered. They have been the means of keeping the interest alive and greater publicity has been given the proceedings than would result if the institute was held in a smaller place.

One of the officers stated Saturday to a Journal representative that the farmers Jftilly appreciate what the Freeport papers have done and that he did not know of another county in the state where the press has done so much for the institute. Another matter which must be considered is that December is rather an inopportune month for holding meetings of this kind, as many of the farmers do not finish up their work before the holidays. Heretofore the institutes were held during January and always attracted large crowds at the day and evening sessions. The date for the next institute has been selected for January, and should Freeport be again selected, the interest and would no doubt be as great as in previous years. However, if Freeport people want to retain the farmers' institute they will have to wake up, as the material results are also to be considered.

A large amount of shopping is done by the farmers durjng their stay of two or three clays, and the restaurants and hotels are busy places. Conforrnrp of Neighboring tlons AVill Hold nt Rockford Wednesday. On February 20 the physical directors and directors of the boys' deportments of the Y. M. C.

A's of the neighboring cities will meet at Rockford to make arrangements for nn Indoor athletic, meet which will be held In the near future. A similar meet was held last. year. About 22 of the boys from here attended and won a number of firsts In the different events. The boys department is very much stronger this year, and they expect to come out ahead.

The events are open only to members of the boys departments. Janesville, Belvidere, Freeport and Rockford will be the towns represented. About twenty boys will go from here. "(Jym" Closed. Beginning Wednesday morning the at the Y.

M. C. A. will be closed for one week while repairs are being made. At the end of that time an "open house" will be held and a special athletic program will be given to celebrate the reopening.

The swimming pool, bowling alleys, gymnasium and reading rooms will all be thrown open on that occasion for the inspection of the friends of the association. The program will be announced later. The contracts for the work have been let and work will be started Wednesday morning. Rubendall Lattig will do the carpenter work; Wright, the plastering; Ridgway, the electric wiring and Demeter, Seitz the calclminlng. lecture Tomorrow Evening.

Ralph Parlette, the humorist and platform philosopher will be at the Y. M. C. A. tomorrow evening.

Those who have heard him state that as an entertainer he is great. Reserved seats are going fast and the indications are that those who wait until the last moment will be disappointed. "The University of Hard Knocks" will be the subject, of his lecture in this city. c. A AFFAIRS.

WLL HERE FOB INTERMENT FUNERAL SERVICES FOR OUR' DEN S. CHAMBERLIN MORROW MORNING. P1OXKKU imt'GOIST SKTTLKI) HTKl'HENSOiY COtNTV SIXTY AGO. T. P.

Hasbnrli, Well Known Hero Kxpiros nt West Frocport Grocery Store Hovornl Years Ago. NATIONAL GUARD. Ofliwr From United States Army to Inspect Company March 11. on Five of the United States regular army have been detailed to make the annual inspections of the various units comprising the Illinois National Guard, and Adjutant General Thomas W. Scott bus Issued the schedule for tho inspections.

The following regular army officers will make the inspections: Capt. Melville S. Jarvis, Fourth United States infantry. Fort Thomas, ('apt. William F.

Fourth I'. S. infantry, Fort Thomas, Ky; First Lit-iit. William H. Grade, Twenty-seventh United States infantry, Fort.

Sheridan; ('apt. Lueien G. Berry, Artillery, Fort Sheridan; George N. Ninth United States cavalry, military secretary, Chicago. The schedule for inspections in the northern part of the state is as follows: C'o.

Sixth infantry, L', Rock Island. Headquarters Sixth infantry, March C'o. Sixth infantry, Band Sixth infantry, Moline. Co. 15, Sixth infantry.

5, Co. Dixon. Co. Sterling. Sixth infantry, March Sixth infantry, March 7, Morrison.

Cu. Galena. Cu. Sixth infantry, March Sixth infantry, March 9, Sixth infantry, March 1 1, Sale Postponed. The sheriff's sale of the property of the Meridianal Oil and Cheese company at Buena Vista has been indefinitely postponed.

4- tissue builder, reconetructor, waste force, makes strong aod muscles. Some people se what a great remedy Rocky Mountain Tea is. of Joseph Speakers at Springfield. R. C.

Umedley, secretary of the Freeport Y. M. C. anil J. L.

Rogers, secretary of the institution at Moline, and who was formerly in charge in Freeport, were among the speakers at Bpringllelil yesterday in interests of the M. C. A. of the capital city. Tonight a big banquet will be spread.

The speakers will be Governor Deneen, Hon. Edwanl A. Holsey, Dr. Eil- mund James, president University of Illinois, and I. E.

Brown, state secretary. AT WOMAN'S CLUB. Discussion of Western Poets Saturday Musicale at the Next Meeting. The meeting of the Woman's club was held Saturday. The topic was "Western Poets." Joaquin Miller, the first on the program, was presented by Mrs.

Smedley. Mrs.H.H. Antrim gave an instructive talk on Walt Whitman, reading several selections from his poems. At Mrs. Antrim's request, Mrs.

Verbeck recited Captain, My Captain." This poem of Whitman's was written about Lincoln, and was given in a very pleasing manner. Bret Harte was presented by Mrs. C. H. Seeley.

At the close of her paper, Mrs. Verbeck read Bret Harte's "Heathen Chinee." In the discussion which followed, Mrs.W.M.Sanford, Mrs. E. H.Allen, Mrs. John Barrett, Miss Holderby, Mrs.

O. B. Sanford, Mrs. Price and Mrs. Towslee took part.

Next Saturday the club will have a musicale. The Rotzler trio and Mrs. John Oyler are on the program. The Botzler trio is so well known that it is hardly necessary to say the club will have a fine program. Tickets will be on sale at the book stores.

Onrden S. Chamberlin, whose death was briefly told In Saturday's issue, died at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon from the effects of a third stroke of paralysis. The remains will arrive here this evening at 7:35 o'clock. The deceased was born near Waverly, N. May 8, 1833, and had he lived until his next birthday would have been seventy-four years old.

He came to this county in 1S47 with his parents and settled at Winslow. A few years later he came to this city and began to study medicine in the office of his brother-in-law. Dr, F. W. Hance, who was then one of the leading physicians of the town.

In 1858 he was married to Miss Anne Allen. Five or six years later he went to Michigan, where the family stayed for about ten years. During the year 1874 he returned to this city and at once accepted a position with the firm of Burrell, where he remained as drug clerk for eight or nine years. -He then opened a drug store of his own. This was about 1882.

Owing to failing health he was obliged to close out his store about a year.ago. Mr. Chamberlin was a stanch Republican and was actively engaged for many years in the town, city and county campaigns. He was town clerk, the election of a Republican being unusual and for a long period was a conspicuous figure in the community. Tose surviving him arc his wife, Mrs.

Anna Chamberlin. and four children, Frank W. and Annalou, of Chicago, and Harry A. and Helen, of this city. One sister, Mrs.

O. H. THIS IS RICH STATE Minornl Resources fnvofttignted by mid Xittlonnl Government. The last general assembly provided for the organization of a geological survey for the purpose of thoroughly Investigating the great mineral resources of the state. The work wns promptly organized, and In co-operation with the federal government, the latter assuming half the cost, the work of preparing a suitable topographic base was taken up.

Surveys have been begun in twenty- two counties. One map has been engraved and printed, five are now being engraved, and at the close of this season field work in six more areas will be finished. These maps will show accurately not only the location of roads, houses, and streams, but also the height and location of all hills. In the course of the first season's work the elevation of 24,446 points was determined, and approximately as mafty more measurements will be made this season. The maps are of great value in all matters relating to drainage districts and engineering construction, as well as In the location of coal beds and artesian waters, for which purpose they are LOWDENINPLEIFOR SAYS INVESTORS HAVf RIGHT TO KNOW CORPORATION SECRETS.

CONOUESSMAN FKOJt THIS TKICT ADDRESSES JtOtSE mainly constructed. The geological work proper was inaugurated by the preparation and publication of a general geological map of the state, showing the distribution of the coal mines, the coal formation, the clay-bearing formations, and other natural features. As better information is obtained it is expected that corrections and additions will be made. The very important oil and gas fields now being developed In the Mllllor alumei Baking Powder tho ol etory Declares the Railroads Have Abused the Palrneaa-of the Manipulator Blnmcd for the Existing Conditions. Washington, Feb.

in anything Is impossible without knowledge. A Gibraltar in fogs seems no longer a fortress to the world." When Frank O. Lowden, of Illinois, said this today in the house in support of the bill requiring publicity on the part of corporations engaged in interstate commerce, the members of that body gave immediate atten-' tion. "The total wealth of the United of Chicago, also survives Happenings at Lena Lena, Feb. 18.

Miss Emma Berhenke went to Freeport Saturday afternoon to visit the Koym families at that place. Arthur Altenbern was the guest of his parents, W. H. Altenbern and wife yesterday. Mrs.

F. I). Confer and son came home yesterday from a week's visit with relatives at Warren. Ansel Deuth was here from Freeport yesterday. Miss Mabel Bunker is the guest of relatives here.

The remains of Mrs. Sue Beardon were brought here yesterdaynoon from St. Louis and taken to the home of hef brother, P. J. Jerodat, who was called to St.

Louis on account of her illness. Mrs. D. P. Francisco, Mrs.

Ida Burns and Vada and Francis Beardon accompanied them from St. Louie. The funeral services will take place tomorrow at 10 o'clock at St. Joseph's church. Mr.

and Mrs. Martin J. Ehrler came home from their wedding trip yesterday noon. Mrs. Caroline Leamon is here from Rock ford for a few clays.

The funeral of the late Charles Bongye, which took place at the Methodist church at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon, was well attended. Rev. Loofbourrow preached an excellent sermon. Among those present from out of town were Mrs. Wm.

Johnson and son, Royal Bongye, Kgan, S. Mrs. Stella llammel, Kockford; Tnos. Bonerye, T. K.

Best and wife and Daniel Bongyo, Freuport. Harold Hinds, eim King, Milton Luta, Floyd Haubach and Charles and Arthur Horsch acted as pallbearers. W. O. Rife transacted business at the county seat today.

Miss Mabel Kailey came up from Roekford and spent Sunday with her parents in this city. W. E. Bowler was home over Sunday. Enos Harris, who has been here from Champaign visiting at the liorne of Henry Harris, went to Sliabhona, 111., this Diununtf to visit J.

M. Olson and wife. Miss Bertha Harris accompanied him. Mrs. Alice Wasson is moving to Freeport this week.

Young married people and old ones too, Thai have no children to laugh and coo, Find their troubles will "Little ones" be, If they tfke Kooky Mountain Tea. Joseph Confusion in Names. Joe II. Punning, an employe at the Stover factory, its not any relation tho George Penning who was arrested recently for cashing a forged check on a Kreeport bank. He says the similarity of names lias caused him considerable embarrassment, but those who know him never for a moment thought he was the person who was arrested.

Itisiug From the Grave. A prominent manufacturer, Win. A. Fertwell, of Lucania, N. relates a most remarkable experience.

Ho ways: "After taking less than three bottles of Electric Bitters, feel like one rising from the grave. My trouble is Blight's disease, in the diabetes stage. 1 fully believe Electric Bitters will cure me permanently, for it has already stopped the liver and bladder complications, which have troubled mo (or years." Guaranteed at Joseph Emmert's, Druggist. Price, only 50 cents. Horton, him.

The funeral will be held morning from the home at 158 Stephenson street, at 1 0 o'clock. Rev. C. W. McCaskill will officiate and interment will be at the city cemetery.

The pallbearers have been selected from among the druggists of the city and are as Joseph Emmert, William F. H. J. Moogk, George F. Swartx, Charles P.

Guenther and Anisey Resh. Frank W. and Annalou, both of Chicago, are here to attend the funeral of their father. Relatives from Durand are expected here tomorrow. Knsbach.

T. F. Rasbach, who was proprietor of the West Freepout. grocery store a number of years ago, but who has been a resident of Sterling for the past seven years, died on Friday. Death was due to paralysis, following an illness of heart disease.

During the residence of the family in Freeport their eldest daughter was married to Frank B. Kennedy, who was then employed at the Journal office, and who is now connected with one of the Sterling banks. The deceased was a native of New York, but spent most of his life in Illinois. He was born in Herkimer, Herkimer county, N. on September 25, 1S42.

Years ago he moved to Assumption, 111., where he engaged in the hardware business. Mr. Rasbach was a soldier during the civil war, having faithfully served his country as a member of company Thirteenth Illinois infantry, enlisting at Amboy and serving until the close of the rebellion. He was a member of the G. A.

also a Knight Templar. Mr. Rasbach was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church in Sterling. A wife and two daughters are bereaved by the death of a loving, affectionate- husband and kind and indulgent father. The remains were taken to Assumption, 111., for interment, Died at Fort Dodge, Mrs.

Robert Casey left last evening for Fort Dodge, Iowa, in response to a letter stating that her uncle, Edward Dcneen, was seriously ill. Mr. Casey received a telegram this morning announcing the death of Mr. Deneon, which occurred this morning. Mr.

Deneen was ninety-four years of age and the direct cause of his death was pneumonia. He was the oldest person in Fort Dodge in point of age and residence. He had been married twice, his last wife passing away four years at the age of eighty-six. He was also the father of five children, all of whom have died. He conducted a farm near Fort Dodge up to four years ago, when he disposed of it and came to Freeport to live with Mrs.

Casey, who is his i iece, but only remained A few months. He longed for his old-time Iowa friends and returned, to Fort Dodge. He purchased a comfortable residence in the city, and Miss Helen Stack, of this city, a niece, of the old gentlemen, took charge of his home, and tenderly administered to the old gentleman's wants to the time of his death. He was very active for his years; his eyesight was wonderful, never in all 1 is life using glasses, reading the finest print without any ditllculty. He was a well read and a polished old gentleman and highly respected in Fort Dodge.

Robert Casey and Mrs. R. M. Stack and sou will leave tomorrow morning for Fort Dodge, Iowa, to attend the funeral which will be held Wednesday. Sudden Death at Piyon.

George A. Morris died suddenly night at Dixon. lie was a former resident of that place, but had moved to Chicago two years ago, returning several days ago to visit relatives. state have been carefully studied, and the report issued by the survey has proven of great value in their development. The great coal industry of the state is now being investigated.

A large number of samples and drill records have been collected, and a report upon the character and composition of the coals has been prepared. Further tests and surveys are under way. Illinois produces more coal thnn any other state in the Union except Pennsylvania, but it. does not command as large a share of the general market as the quality of its coal and its central position warrant. It is important that these conditions should be studied in all of tneir bearings, to the end that the true value of the coal is appreciated, that the most economical methods of burning it be found, and marketing it be practiced.

To this end much additional work is necessary. Next to coal, clay, and clay products are of first importance. The fire clays and paving brick clays have been studied with great care, and a comprehensive report upon them is now being prepared. The work has resulted in the discovery of hitherto unsuspected high grade material. Cement materials have been investigated at.

several points, and near Warsaw, abundant materials suitable for making high grade Portland cement have been found, and other localities are yet to be investigated. Various samples of ochre have tested, and at least one deposit of probable value has been discovered. Maps are being made In the zinc district of Jo Daviess county, which will aid greatly in the development of that area and bfing to Illinois some of the benefits of the recent remarkable revival of mining in that region. The agricultural experiment station has shown that in certain counties in southern Illinois where the soils- are reputed to be poor, the addition of finely crushed limestone is all that is, necessary to make them highly productive. At present this limestone is in the main being shipped in from neighboring states.

The survey has, however, found, in co-operation with the experiment staion, abundant supplies of suitable material within the state. It is hoped that plants may be erected for crushing it, thereby materially reducing the cost to the farmer as well as stimulating its use. In connection with the state water survey, studies are being made of the water resources of the state, both for municipal purposes and for steam plants. Advice has been given a number of cities and manufacturing plants. In these and other ways the survey Is proving itself an efficient agency for building up the mineral industier of the state, and for advertising its resources.

States," said Mr. Lowden, "is ninety billions of 'dollars. It is stated on excellent authority that one-fifth of this total is in corporations which would become subject to the provisions of this law. There is already a vast number of our people who hold securities in these corporations. of Stock Manipulation.

"How can most of them know what these securities represent, either in tangible value or in earning capacity? They must depend for their knowledge of their'property upon rumors in the newspapers and Quotations in the stock markets. Opportunity is thus afforded the unscrupulous manipulator upon the stock exchange to set in circulation all kinds of slanders and depress the stock. In the condition of panic which follows he can frighten the legitimate investor in that stock into selling for whatever he can get. "Then, when the manipulator has acquired all the stock he desires, he takes his hand from the market and the stock rises once more to its real value. The result of this is not only a great financial loss to those who can least afford it, but they also lose something more, and that is confidence in the integrity of our commercial conditions.

Let this confidence disappear and havoc always comes." Corporations to Blame. He contended that the corporations are themselves to blame for the lack of confidence In tttem, adding that in the fans are wondering whether his- luck will land him with another; championship team. Me has played' with two American league organizations that have won the pennant. McGraw is said to have offered $10,000 for Johnny Evers, of the Chicago club, but the offer evidently proved no temptation for Chicago, to release the star player. Clarence Beaumont, who was once Pittsburgh best run getter, has asked Barney Dreyfuss for his release.

It is believed that the Cleveland club will suffer next year because of the lack of good catchers. Plttsburg is looking for a pair of pitchers-) a catcher and an outfielder. Dreyfuss says he Is willing to pay the price if the right man can be secured. Tom McCreary, a former amateur ball player in Chicago, will hold down one of the outfield positions for the- Columbus club this summer. Charlie Murphy paid $105,000 for the Chicago club, franchise- and all, and then cleaned up $148,000 the first year.

This does not look as though Interest in the national game- is out. FARMERS WITH JAG Disported Themselves in Unseein- ingly Manner Saturday Afternoon While Visit ing Here. Too much the "Hennessey Star" and reckless driving might have resulted in a serious accident late Saturday afternoon in front of the court house. William Nix, living near Adeline, 111., and Fred Seamens, of Silver Creek, were in the city observing some sort of a celebration, and after spending considerable time in several beverage resorts, started out to see the town, using a horse and single buggy owned by Seamens. Nix was driving and attempted to turn the corner from North Galena avenue onto Stephenson street while going at a rapid pace, with the result that they drove into a horse and buggy which was going west on Stephensou street.

Seamens' horse was thrown to the pavement, the shafts broken and Seamens thrown under the buggy, two wheels passing over his body, but he was very fortunate and escaped with only slight bruises. The horse broke loose from the buggy and in turning out for another rig which was coming up street, ran onto the slippery sidewalk in front of the court house and fell and was caught by Officers Joseph Metzgar and John Fowler. Immediately after the accident Nix made his "get away," and Seamens to gather up the broken parts of the rig and take them to a repair shop. Several ladies were on the sidewalk at tlie time of the accident and their escape from injury was miraculous, as the frightened animal ran directly toward them. Resources Illinois National Banks.

Washington, D. C. Feb. comptroller of the currency today announced that the national banks of Illinois outside of Chicago at the time of the last bank call, Jan. 26.

showed resources amounting to The loans and dis counts amounted to stock, surplus and undivided profits, national bank notes issued. individual deposits, Percentage of legal to deposits, BASEBALL LEAGUE. Fond du Accepts Franchise Of-- ferotl to Appleton Milwaukee Meeting March 1. President Fred Rodemeyer this morning received a letter from President Charles H. Moll, of the Wisconsin State advising him that Fond du Lac, had decided to enter the league and would take the franchise which had been offered to- Appleton, this deal having been closed last week during the visit of Mr.

Moll to Fond du Lac. His letter also stated that the annual meet-, ing of the league would be held in Milwaukee on Saturday, March 1, when the work of finishing up the- constitution and by-laws would be completed. Mr. Moll states that the enthusiasm, in Fond du Lac was at its height and that that city would no doubt send a fast team into the field at the opening of the season. The schedule of games has been submitted to the gentlemen in charge at that city and' has been heartily agreed with, they taking the games which were scheduled to Appleton.

the early days of The railroad it was treated not only fairly but generously by the people. "How did it repay the people for this treatment?" he asked, and, replying, said: "In some instances it used its popularity and growing power in an effort, to dictate the politics of a state. It intrigued for the elevation bench whose of some one to the decisions would bf favorable to the railroads." Mr. Lowden asked if it wasn't time for the senseless war between the corporations and the public to end. HONOR MEMORY OF R.

R. HITT. Former Colleagues Gather in Meeting to Praise Services of Late Congressman. Washington, D. Feb.

house of representatives today paid tribute to the memory of the late Kepresentative R. R. Hitt, who, for nearly twenty-five years, represented In congress the Ninth, and afterward the Thirteenth district in Illinois. Speaker Cannon, contrary to his usual custom on memorial days, presided, and there was present at the session an unusually large number of the older members of the house who had been associated with Mr. Hitt for many years.

Speaker Cannon had intended to take the floor and pay tribute to his deceased friend, but owing to the effects of a cold from which he has been suffering for a week was unable to do so. The session was opened by a prayer by Chaplain Dr. Condon, who repeated the first threw verses of the first psalm. The speakers were Representatives Lowden, Clark of Missouri, Lacy, Foss, Payne, Dalzell, Boutell, Fuller, and Cousins, who succeeded Mr. Hitt as chairman of the committee on foreign affairs.

Each of the speakers talked feelingly and gracefully of his personal and official relations with the deceased member, telling of tho valuable work he had done for his state and country, not only in congress but in the state department and in the diplomatic service and other fields of activity. NEWS AND Richard Smith, the veteran pitcher who played last year with Bloomington in the Three-Bye league, will twirl for the Springfield club of the same league during the coming season. The St. Louis university meet, to be held the latter athletic part of next month promises to be a notable affair. Among the stars who are counted upon to take part are James Lightbody, Archie Hahn and Wesley W.

Coe. A convention of the members of the power boat clubs of the great lakes will be held in Chicago next month in connection with the annual power boat show. Invitations have been sent to all the clubs of the great lakes to take part in the convention. Catcher Frank Cross and Shortstop Buch, who played lust year with Dayton, have been secured by the South Bend team of the Central league. If a bill now before the Massachusetts legislature goes through.

there may soon be Sunday baseball in the Old Bay state. New York, Rhode Island and Pennsylvania are also considering Sunday ball. Since Pat Dougherty signed with the American league club for 1907, Inquests This Week. Coroner Peck stated this morning that he would tryto hold the inquests at German Valley, Lena and Pearl City some time this week, although he thought it ha'fclly probable that the inquest at the latter place would' be held this week owing to the absence of Juror Goodrich, who had been called to Kansas City on account of the serious illness of a relative. Dr.

Peck ie in receipt of a telegram from the Great Western officials stating that as soon as the condition of the fireman, who was badly scalded would permit, he would be sent to German Valley to testify. Pension Fur Joseph Rodemeier. The bureau of pensions has notified Joseph Rodemeier, of this city, that his application for renewal and increase of pension hasbeen allowed. He will draw $14 a month from January 17, 1907. Mr.

Rodemeier served during the civil war as sergeant of Company 57th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry. The gen tie- man is in very poor health, and is in every way deserving of the increase. Mr. Rodemeier feels very grateful to Congressman Lowden for the interest he took in having this claim allowed. We are showing New Spring Hats.

Bought your Hat-chet? "Stetson" from $3.50 to "Leonard" Hats "Century" $2, all guaranteed. SCHMIDT, A cm LIN PFKIFKER. 2-lficllw Notice of Increase of Capital Stock and Increase of Board of Directors. Krneport, February JH, Public notliM! Is lioivby Kiveu, that at a special iiuiotlnK of tlit) stockholders of tht, FriH-port Artlilclal leu and Oolcl StoraKt; Company, at ofllrcof this Company on thu sixth iluy of Ki'lmmry, liHff, at tint hour of 2 p. tint i-upHiil stock of said corporation wns Inrivasod from to anil tin- nuinlutr of tho illn-ntors of said corporation was lnorvitHud from flvu to Kuvon, iiiul that I'tTllllratos of tmld Increasn of tlit) capital stock and of tin 1 number of boon filed la thu ofllcu of thu of state, and In thu offlue of the reronlcr of dui'ds (Olrcuit Ulork) In thi: county of as provided by law.

JTMOGOWAN, I'l-esidi'ut. W. H. Hecretary. 10 Days' Anniversary Sale! Many Lines Being Sold for Less than They Can Be Bought Wholesale Today.

This seems ridiculous in the face of an advancing we anticipated this and bought heavily before the advance and wilt give our customers bargains during this sale in all departments. ia-quart granite 10 quart granite water 12-quart mild cans 25c bars P. G. Soap 25c bars best laundry la bars mechanic hand soap.25c 25u box White Dove soap lOc sheets sand lOc Our best Japan tea per AH fancy Lamps at one-fourth off Big sample line of Brushes of all kinds, from a 3o scrub to a 13.00 paint, will be closed put at one-fourth off regular price. See our new spring Embroideries and Laces.

New York Racket Store BILEY WHEAT 801 Van Buren St 126 Galena St S-lMwtf.