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FURTHER GUTS CAUSE OFFENSE Finance Committee Members Say They Are pjt In “Bed Light." BLAME HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS Assert They Should Have Been Fur* nished With Same Information Con cerning Needs as Legislature Now Is —Philipp Men Charge Plot to Put Governor “In Bad.” Madison, Wis., (Special).—Governor L. Philipp, as anticipated in this column of a week ago, is setting the pace for the legislature iu appropria tion matters. Administration men in both houses nrc offering amendments calling for heavy cuts over those recommended by the joint committee on finances, which in practically every instance recommended a substantial reduction. The position of Governor Philipp* whose men are backed by the heads of departments who are willing to consent to heavier cuts than recom mended by the finance committee, has stirred up no end of excitement in the legislature. Finance Committee Members Angry. Members of the committee say that they labored hard for several months, and that the heads of the departments owed it to the committee to furnish the same information as to depart ments needs as is now being furnish ed to the legislature. Some members of the committee feel that the heavy cuts proposed after the committee made its recommendations casts a “bad light” on the committee in that it carries the inference that a proper de gree of economy was not practiced. The Philipp men, on the other hand, aay that some of the departments hoped to put the governor “in bad” by overloading the administration with appropriations. They insist that the proposed cuts will not hamper service. The fact that heads of de partments consent to the cuts, they contend, indicates that the amend ments being offered call for “sound economy.” Appropriation Is Cut $400,000. One of the heaviest cuts was one of nearly $400,000 over the decrease recommended by the committee on finances for the state charitable and penal institutions. President James O. Davidson of the board of control appeared in the as sembly to speak for the cut of $400,- 000. Asked why he had not made a similar recommendation to Lie com mittee on finance, Mr. Davidson ex plained that it was only recently that he was appointed to the board of control, and that he did not make up the budget. He felt certain that under the heavy reduction proposed that no state charitable or penal institution would in any way be hampered. Upon liis recommendation the assembly voted for the reduction, and the bili went to the senate where it was con curred in without a change by a vote of 22 to 2. Session May Close Soon. If the legislature sticks to the job the session may be concluded in an other week, that it, practically all of the work can be disposed of, but the session would continue as the gov ernor would have several days in which to pass final judgment on bills sent to him by the two houses of the legislature. Presiding officers now face the big task of keeping members on the job when they are tired of their work and strongly disposed to pack up and go home. Twice during .the week it was necessary for the as sembly to operate under a call of the house in order to bring in enough members to pass on appropriation bills, which require a roll call. When the members leave Madison for the week-end recess they dislike to return. Most of them find so much to do at home they feel that they ought to remain there. , „ State Board of Education Bill Signed. A notable chapter in the -present session came to a close last week when Governor Philipp signed the Staudenmayer bill, which the legis lature passed as a substitute for the administration bill to create a central board of education. The governor’s plan called for the abolition of the board of regents for the university and the normal schools. The Stauden mayer bill retains these boards and provides for an additional board to bring about correlation in the state's educational system in all matters re lating to finances. With his signature Governor Philipp attached a lengthy statement to the bill comparing the measure which be comes a law and the one w'hich the administration proposed. The govern or s statement follows in part: Philipp Compares Measures. “Bill 262 a is in some respects not as good a plan for educational gov ernment as the central board plan which was urged before the legisla ture, and for which this bill is a sub stitute. “jt would have been a wiser plan to have selected the members of the board as provided in the original bill. It gave the governor an opportunity to choose from among those iu our state who are best qualified to lead our educational institutions, and se lections made in that manner would have brought men to the board who are not already burdened with public duties. “The board as created by this act will consist of three ex-officio mem bers, namely, the governor, secretary of state and superintendent of public instruction. The other two members will represent the university and the normal schools, respectively. The for mer two are elected every two years and both of them carry as many duties as they should be asked to assume. The representatives of the two educational institutions, the university and normal schools may reasonably bo expected to be advocates for the institutions which selected them. “In view r of the foregoing facts I tr.ink it is a fair inference to say that this board w’ill not be as effective as a board chosen from among the peo ple. No One to Study Needs. “The bill is open to the further ob jection—that it does not provide for a high b rade commissioner of education to study the needs of all of our edu cational institutions and to keep the board advised of their requirements. “The general powers conferred up on the board by this act are broad and as complete as the powers confer red by the bill that w'as rejected by the senate. It gives the board exclu sive control of the financial affairs of our educational institutions and gen eral charge of their business affairs, including the' selection of sites for new schools, th e purchase of property and the construction of new buildings. While it gives the board no power over the instructional side of the uni versity and normal schools, except so far as the same may be influenced by the expenditure of money, it does not differ widely in this respect from the bill which was rejected, as it was not intended that the central board should exercise any broad authority over the course of instruction to be carried on in those institutions. Will Bring About Closer Co-operation. “While this bill is open to objec tions it is nevertheless a recognition of the value of a central board of edu cation. It will be helpful to the edu cational institutions because It pro vides for a financial correlation, and if its affairs are wisely and honestly conducted it will bring about a much closer co-operation in our educational work, and it will be very helpful in the upbuilding of our public school system. “Inasmuch as it is the duty of this board to present a budget to the legis lature setting forth the financial needs of each institution it is hoped that it will put an end to the practice of lob bying: by educational officers befofe the legislature and that henceforth the money which the people can afford to raise by taxation for educational purposes will be distributed among the several institutions in a more equitable manner. “The powers conferred upon this board leave but little for the boards of regents to do, and I believe that experience will prove that in the fu ture those boards will not be regarded as helpful to the promotion of educa tional interests.” Corruption Charges Fail Flat. The legislature is emerging from a little flurry of talk which found its way into some of the Wisconsin pa pers. A Milwaukee afternoon paper printed a “story” that members of the legislature had been unduly influenced by the lobby which appeared here in favor of the bill to regulate the jitney traffic. Charges were made that mem bers were wined and dined, were given “joy” rides and were unbecom ingly entertained. The news article was written by Fred Heath, a Milwaukee reporter, upon information furnished by. Fred W. Wilson, of the Milwaukee Feder ated Trades Council. When Wilson was called before the committee of the assembly appointed to investigate charges of alleged corruption in the legislature, the whole affair fell flat. Wilson had no specific information to give to the committee. • Bill Creating State Council Passed. The senate, by a vote of 15 to 10. passed Senator George Skogmo’s bill abolishing the state board of public affairs and creating a state council to be composed of elective officers and the heads of practically all state de partments. Senator Skogmo’s bill car ries an annual appropriation of $20,- 000. Senator Skogmo contended that the measure, if it becomes a law, will re sult in greater efficiency in govern ment. The purpose of the* proposed law “shali be, so far as possible, to bring about coordination and correla tion of the work of the state.” The council may devise uniform systems of accounting, may put into force a plan of classification of work in the state service, also a plan for salary limitations. It shall b£ the duty of the council to report to the legisla ture of 1917, as to the feasibility of establishing a central department of purchases for all public bodies. A bill appropriating $200,000 annual ly to the National guard was passed by the assembly by a vote of 32 to 20. It represents an increase of about $40,- 000 to meet the additional expenses of maintaining- a proposed increase of 800 men, as suggested by the federal government. , GRANT COUNTY HERALD, LANCASTER, WISCONSIN, AUGUST 11,1915. UWSMG TG 60THH on nmol May Confer With Financiers on Mexico. PLANS TO MEET M’ADOO Carranza, in Brief Filed at Washing ton, Asks Recognition by United States —Texas Officers Kill Two Mexican Bandits. -C: Mexico City, Aug. 9—Dr. Juan J. Ortega, minister to Mexico from Gua temala, was given his passports and told to leave the country within twen ty-four hours. It is supposed he is persona non grata with Carraaza. Two Mexicans Killed. Brownsville, Tex., Aug. 9. —Two Mexican bandits were killed here in a fight with state officers. Lansing on Secret Trip. Washington, Aug. 9.— Secretary Lansing departed for New York on a secret mission concerning the Mexican situation. He will be met in New York by Secretary McAdoo of the treasury, who left his summer home at North Haven, Me., for New York. During the pan-American confer ence in Washington there was dis cussion of the question of financing any government which might be set up in Mexico, either through a peace conference of the factional leaders or by direct action of the pan-American concert This subject, however, was put over for consideration when the conferees reconvene in New York next week. Financiers to Be Consulted. Undoubtedly American financiers will have to be consulted. It was sug gested that Secretary McAdoo might be charged with the duty of sounding them. If this is true he will have to be acquainted with the whole pur pose of the Washington government and the South and Central American powers which join in restoring peace in Mexico! Carranza Yields to U. 8. Two other developments of first im portance brought the Mexican situa tion Into a position regarded by Amer ican officials as more encouraging than for months. General Carranza, in a brief filed in his behalf with Secretary Lansing, practically asking recognition, receded from his refusal to join his adversaries in a peace conference and virtually proposed such a meeting. General Villa was at at once notified by his Washington agents and an early re sponse is expected. The attitude of the United States, outlined officially for the first time since the pan-American conference was called, made clear that it consid ers 1. That the purposes of the Mexican revolution were accomplished when Huerta was deposed. 2. That all fighting since has been only over factional differences. 3. That neither Carranza nor Villa controls Mexico to an extent which entitles either to recognition, al though both must be taken into con sideration. 4. That the first problem to be solved is to find a man for provisional president who represents the cause of the original revolution against Huerta, but who is not necessarily identified with any of the warring factions The brief was submitted by Charles A. Douglas, Carranza’s Ameri can consul. It contends that Carran za controls more than half of Mexico, has 99 per cent of the people with him and therefore is entitled to American recognition,: Consideration of the Mexican prob lem has been reflected by increased activity in the r war department. Plans Idng ago msfde for military occupation of Mekico have ben readjusted. At tention lately has been given to the accumulation of supplies and tentative arrangement . for land and water transportation of troops. MONEY FOR TAGGART’S TRIAL County Council at Indianapolis Votes $25,000 for Election Cases—Pros ecutor to Have $9,000. ; ■ Indianapolis, Ind., Aug 9.—A spe cial appropriation of $25,000 was made by the Marion county council to cover the expenses of the trials of Thomas Taggart, Democratic national com mitteeman; Mayor 8611 of Indianapo lis and more than 100 others who are charged with conspiring■< to corrupt elections. Nine thousand dollars of the fund is to be used, Prosecutor A. J. Rucker said,' for “procuring the at tendance of witnesses, including the traveling expenses of special investi gators.” * - * . •: President to Take Charge^ Washington, Aug. 9. —President, Wil son will take’a personal hard this week in the department of commerce’s inquiry into the Eastland tragedy at Chicago. It was asserted at the de partment that inquiry had been sus pended pending conferences between the ;chief executive and Secretary Redfield. Milwaukee Bishop Dead. Milwaukee, Aug., 9. —Rt. Rev. Ed ward Kozlowski, auxiliary boship of the Milwaukee archdiocese, died in 8L Joseph's hospital. DIO KILLED ON IN9EEIMH Joe Cooper and Mechanism Die at Des Moines. RALPH DE PALMA WINS RACE Dario Resta Burns Up Space at Rate of 102.85 Miles an Hour, Shat tering World's Speed Record at Chicago. Des Moines. la., Aug. 9. —As 7,000 persons packed the grandstand on the new one-mile saucer speedway wit nessing the 300-mile auto derby that marked its dedication, they saw Joe Cooper shoot around the east end of the bowl at a speed of 100 miles an hour in his Sebring. The next instant the machine was catapulted off the rim of the saucer, dropped on the ground 20 feet below and, carried by the terrific momentum at which it was traveling, (lowed through the dirt for 50 feet under the seats on which they were standing. The car was upside down when it came to a stop. Cooper and Louis Piel, his mechanician, was pinned beneath it. Cooper Dies Instantly. Cooper was dead when taken from the twisted body. Piel was carried to a hospital unconscious and may live. With 60 miles left to go. “Billy" Chandler blew a tire and his Deusen berg crashed through the wire fence at the “pole" turned turtle. Chandler was picked up for dead but was re vived. His mechanician, Maurice Keiler, died at the hospital at 8:30 p. m. The doctors say Chandler may recover. Dispute as to Winner. The 300-mile derby, a fight all the way between Ralph De Palma, Ralph Mulford and Eddie O'Donnell, was won by De Palma, although a dispute arose among the judges and officials as to the winner. For the greater part of the race the speed slightly exceeded 85 miles, while at times De Palma, Mulford and O’Donnell struck a 90 and 94-mile gait. De Palma’s average was 86.2 miles an hour. Here's Official Time. The official time and the order in which the cars finished follow: De Palma, Stutz 3:28:52 Mulford, Deusenberg ...3:30:26 O'Donnell, Deusenberg 3:33:04 In both accidents tire blowouts were ascribed as the cause, although in the case of Cooper a broken steering knuckle was said to have been the immediate reason for his loss of con trol. Cooper's Career Brief. Cooper, who was twenty-four years old, was a resident of Sebring, 0., where he lived with his young wife, Mrs. Annie Cooper, whom he married four years ago. He entered the pro fessional racing game a year ago at Los Angeles, and the first race in which he took part was at Indianapo lis last year. He failed to finish there, but was tenth in the derby at Speed way park in Chicago on June 26. The Results at Chicago. Driver Time. Average. Resta 58:54 102.85 Cooper 59:39 101.41 Burman 61:22 98.63 Oldfield Flagged Resta Sets 100-MiJe Record. Speedway Park, Chicago, Aug. 9. Daria Resta won the world’s 100-mile speed championship by driving his French Peugeot 100 miles at an aver age speed of 102.8 miles per hour. His time was 58 minutes and 54 seconds. Earl Cooper, in an American Stutz, roared across the tape only 45 seconds behind Resta, with a record for the century of 101.41 miles an hour. It was the first time in the world’s history of competitive automobile rac ing that 100 miles was covered in less than an hour; The best previous 100- mile record in competition was made by Porporato on this same track in the 500-mile ;race on the 26th of last June, when he covered 100 miles at the rate of 99.05 miles an hour. Harry Stutz a Good Sport. “Wild Bob’’ Burman, who in 1911 at Daytonia, Fla., traveled at the fastest speed ever made by a human being in a short spurt at the rate of 142 miles an hour, trailed in third with a speed average for the 100 miles of 98;63 miles an hour. - . ..* ’ •'* Oldfield Fails to Finish. ' * ■' Famous Barney. Oldfield in a' hew French Delage played in bad luck from the start. Toward the end of the race he was flagged and failed to finish." .. If yras a remarkably clean race, which upheld the new track’s growing reputation for safety—no one engaged in ' the race- being so ’much as scratched. * •* ' * • „ „ A record in tire .changing was made by Burman in replacing a tire in 16 seconds,at the pit,s. s . . Resta Wins $2,500. . Resta’s reward for winning the race was the silver trophy cup emblematic of the world’s 100-mile championship, and $2,500 cash. Each of his .three competitors also received $2,500 in cash froin the Association. Shot From Ambush. - Tampa. Fla., Aug. 9. —Tom Scott ia dead and Elmore Tucker seriously wounded as.the result of shots from ambush while the men were crossing the Withlacoochee river, ten chiles from Dade City. ’ Bloomington Fair Wednesday, Thursday and Friday August 18, 19, 20 3 Big Days Program Instead of the two days’ program presented in former years. Two ball games Wednesday p. m. Usual big pro gram Thursday and Friday. Big Baseball Tournament For the championship of West Grant. Two games Wed nes day afternoon starting at I:3o—Glen Haven vs. Bagley, and Patch Grove vs. Mt. Hope. Winners of these two games play Thursday at 12:30, and on Friday at 12:30 the winner of Thursday’s game vs. Bloomington. Professional Horse Racing THURSDAY, AUGUST 19. 2:30 Pace S3OO 2:30 Trot S3OO Half-mile Run and Repeat SIOO FRIDAY, AUGUST 20. 2:24 Trot - S3OO 2:19 Pace S3OO Free-for-All Pace or Trot S4OO Half-Mile Run and Repeat SIOO A good field of fast horses is assured. Don’t fail to see these races. Address bylU. S. Senator LaFollette On Thursday morning at 10:30 in front of the amphi theatre. The Bloomington Concert . Band ■ •' Of 25 pieces—the same band that will play at the 1915 Wisconsin State Fair—has been engaged to furnish music during the entire fair.... v \> i Don’t Forget the Midway A steam Merry-Go-Round and several shows have already contracted for space. Plenty of lunch and refreshment stands. Warm meals served on the grounds. Good water from two wells on the grounds. Hatch’s Opera House AUG. 14 PLAY *S? f SPLENDID eOMEDY EPAjVA ma/iaj?a PPESENTS TN£ NEWJPIP/f eQM££Y POMAWCF WiT/f MUSIC, Bms.mmiMAMi/SM/(wm CZ,£VEJP ' .- ’•*:* , QOJ>/jPI*I?7%? - jwojpcf&CfQtf •-:;: ; ; a ■ -- - - - - 1 ' ; —■* 1-: : *1 As «S ' onf>^y Seats 35c“50c=7 5c Children 25c ' ' * * , -*! *i«(t :'•... •: ..- . ■ ...'• Seats on sale at . Hatch’s. Drug Store Wednesday morning. * ' ** •* *•'• * * ; '* 1U * **-:r f i. *• « .