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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-20
DR.. ROBERTS, VIEWS
How the Operators Tried to Import Cheap
Labor, -f

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Scranton. Pa, Nov. 20.-Rev. DR.. Rob-
erts who has written. q: book on the: an
thracite. regions, was on the stand late
yesterday. +c~. e..-
Answering a question by Commissioner
Watkins, DR.. Roberts said that there was
an effort made by the Individual operators
to import cheap labor. into the; anthracite
fields. 1T was. done,g5n said he, Through
ship agents who got Zen in New York to
watch the vessels coming in and turned
the current Of immigration, that is the
Slav immigration, into the coal fields"
Have miners been obtaining homes to
any extent during the last ten years?'
the witness was asked, which ELECTED the
response that they had been, with the
possible exception Of the Italians, who did
not settle in the United States.
Have you noticed the effect OF; sa-
looms on miners?'' was one question.
1.-THE number of saloons in Schuylkill
county has decreased was the reply,
and the consensus or opinion Is that it
Is due largely, to the miners union" He
said that the social worth and n1anliness
and individuality Of the S1av have: been
greatly Increased through the miners
union. go :-~~.',>.- 80 .. -
do you know what was the result of
the strike Of 1900?'jf
1T decidedly improved conditions by
giving 10 per cent advance"
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EQUAL TO OLD BAY. STATE
Territory Added to Bitter Root Re.
serve Makes It as Large as
Massachusetts.

Lewiston, Idaho Nov. 20.-Nctifcation
has been received by the, lewiston land
office from Commissioner Hermann. Of the
general land Office Of the temporary with
drawal Of 100000 acres in Idaho and
Boise counties, lying south Of the present
Bitter Root forest reserve, pending an
investigation as to the advisability of add
ing the territory to the reserve.
With this addition the Bitter Root re-
serve will comprise 100000 acres, or an
area as large as the state of. Massa-
chusetts. The land now temporarily with
drawn lies along the Salmon river water
shed and includes Thunder. Mountain,
Marshall lake, Warren and other mining
districts. s; .sssss..4s s4sszss-= Il a. esss.,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-20
THE ALAMEDA MOLE
A $45o 900 Fire Destroys the Build.
~ p inps Unon It.

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.ings Upon It. -, -,
San Francisco, Nov. 2O-The Southern
Pacific depot and ferry slips at the end of
the Alameda mole, which extends far into
the bay from the eastern shore, were to-
tally destroyed by fire early to-day.
Train Dispatcher Walker estimates the
loss at from $450,000 to 100000. The
sides of the slips and buildings, eight
broad guage passenger coaches and twen-
ty-hVe narrow gauge coaches were
burned. The ferry steamer Encinal, which
place Of safety. The number of men miss
ing Is ten.
The fire broke out from some unknown
cause soon after the ferry boat Ookland
had reached the slip on her last trip from
this city. It was about o'clock and the
kitchen crew of the steamer had retired
to their lodging In a small structure near
the end Of the pier. Suddenly the flames
burst out, quickly spreading through the
depot, a big building of wood and glass.
The upper works Of the Oakland caught
fire. and her captain was forced to cut
loose and leaves her men behind. They
may have escaped, but have not yet been
heard from.
The burning slips were inaccessible for
fire engines from the Alameda county
shore, but two fire boats were dispatched
to the scene from this city, and succeeded
in combining: the flames to the end of the
mole. Nothing else could be done, how
ever, and everything on the broad extern:
sion Of the pier was soon totally destroyed
The depot was the terminal for trains
to Santa Cruz, and also for the trains tc
Oakland and Alameda.
During the last year the Southern Pa
cif1c has expended many thousands Of dol
lars in repairing the approaches to the
mole and the wharf prOper
The ferry buildings proper covered sew
eral acres and contained the we'll fitted
offices Of the railroad operatives.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-20
Employees Go Back to Work.

Hazleton, Pa. Nov. "2O.-The trouble at
the Cranberry and Crystal Ridge collier
les Of A. Pardee- & Co., where the en-
ployes refused to return to work because
they were asked to sign an agreement
not. to interfere with non-union men, was
settled to-day and operations Will be re-
sumed On Monday. Instead Of signing the
agreement individually at the mines, the
men decided in a body to abide by it's pro-
visions and empowered a. committee Of
their local to make written promises that
all of the employees will comply with these
conditions. All Of the men but three, who
are accused by the company of having
been unduly active during the strike, will
be reinstated. " ,.,,.,.,,- g.
The only collerles in this district where
the differences have not been settled are
those of Coke Brothers. whose men will
meet this afternoon to receive a PROPOSE
ton from the company outlining plan of
settlement.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-20
CIVIL LAW AGAIN
Marshal Law Ceases in the South
African Colonies.

Pretoria, Nov. 2O.-Martial law to-day
was repealed throughout the new colonies
The proclamation, however, reserves the
right to reimpose military rule in case
of necessity, provides for the expulsion
of every one considered dangerous to the
peace of the country and authorizes the
arrest with warrant Of any one sus.
pected Of sedition. s.a5sa l,55 is y
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-20
So Per Day Doesn't Attract.

Trouble is experienced by the secretary
of state in getting district judges to sit on
the state canvassing board. This board
meets Dec. Is, and will be in session about
ten days. It is composed Of. the secretary
of state, two judges of the supreme court,
and two district judges. The compensa-
ton is So per day, and it does not seem to
attract judicial talent.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-20
MlNNESOTANS ARE THERE

They Go to New Haven to See Vale
Harvard Game.
Special to The Journal.
New Haven. Nov. 20.-Several collegians
from Minnesota and other western states
are here to see the Yale Harvard game
Saturday. All hotel accommodat lions have
already been taken. There are applica-
lions for so, 900 seats. but only $4,000 can
be provided for. Tickets are selling at
$35.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-20

Richmond. Ind, Nov. 2o.-The monument to
mark the center of population of the United
States was placed in position to-day in Batholo-
NEW county A large crowd OF farmers from
surrounding towns and counties met to witness
the ceremony which was quiet and unimposing.
The monument proper is placed on the spot
bears the simple inscription, Center OF popula-
ton, 1907
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-20
NEW POSTMASTERS.

Special to The Journal.
Washington, Nov 20.-Postmaster appointed
to-day: ,1owa--Waterville Allamakee county,
Gabriel Peterson. MISUNDERSTANDING, Douglas
cUlnty Cora 3, Landrum.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-20

Richview, ILL.,, Nov. 20.-Mignon Douglas Mich.
oils, aged TO-, has become a member OF the Sig
stage in the character Of Little Lord Fauntleroy
and has shown talent. #a8S5 I's
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-20
pa1TpoaD ExTENs1oN.

Fort Worth, Texas, Nov. 2O.-The Information
al 4 Great Northern railway yesterday laid the
last rail on it's 100-mile extension from Waco,
Texas to this city, The first rain entered the
city on the new line last night. The extension
is considered the most important piece Of railroad
corplctcd In Texas during the present year.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-20

a Series of Artistic Tally Cards -
Has been issued by the $500 Line, Just
the thing for card parties and clubs. Al
the ticket office, 119 Third street S.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-20

London, Nov. 20.-The privy council has re-
yersed the decision of the court of king $ bench
uf the province of Quebec on the appeal Of the
Bank Of Toronto against the st. Lawrence Fire
Insurance company, and has ordered the latter
to pay S2.5OO0OO, the amount secured by the
nolicE. and costs.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-20

500 Line Homeseekers' Rates
During November and December to points
in the Canadian northwest. Call at the
ticket office. l15 Third street S, for par
ticulars. -.-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-20
GiIbert's Plaza Plan Endorsed.

The directors of the St. Paul Commercial
club yesterday Endorsed Architect Gilbert 8
plan for plaza in front Of the new state
capitol, and appointed a committee to con-
fer with the other organized bodies Of the
city, toward bringing about the improve
ment.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-20

The Savings Bank Of Minneapolis. Io7
Fourth street s. Bank OF Commerce build
Ing. Adam Hannah, treasurer.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-20

The Savings Bank of Minneapolis 1.
open Monday evenings from till s
Adam Hannah, Treas, 107 Fourth st S.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-20
THE "GETTING
EVEN" RUMORS
Continued from First Page.

merely to crafty the personal resentment
of a defeated candidate for congress. Sem
ator Clapp would probably be a. far from
doing such thing as Senator Nelson.
AS to either Grimshaw nor Hay would
Mr.. Fletcher, in a campaign of revenge,
have leg left to stand upon.
w. w. Jermane,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-20

Thomas W. Russell, liberal .unionist member
for South Tyrone, began another land campaign
near Belfast early in October. He declared that
80 per cent of the landlords were ready TO sell
their land under fair scheme. and suggested
state. would give $50. 100000 for the benefit Of
the LANDLORDS Mr. Russell is opposed to home
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-20
DIED IN A SALOON FIRE
Mary Cotter Burned to Death in a
Fond du Lac Wineroom.

Fond du Lac. Wis, Nov. 20.-In a fire
which destroyed the Philip Rothgery sa-
loon to-day. Mary Cotter of Monticello lost
her life. Her rema ms were found on the
floor of the wineroom, burned almost be-
yond recognition. She was apparently the
only occupant of the building.
Do not suffer from sick headache mo-
ment longer. 1t is net necessary. Car
ters Little Liver Pills will cure YOU
Dose, one, little pill Small price. Small
dose. Small pill. Re ~~ -. - .-- -
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AS to Hay. it is understood here that he has
no knowledge Of any purpose to offer him
FEDERAL position In Washington although some
a good many may be urging bis appointment
Whether he would accept or not would probably
depend largely upon what was offered.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-20
TOO HOT POLITICS
. itn. - - ~ ~ l1g. .#.as
An Anti-Home Ruler Is Stoned il
@rE Ireland.

+. Belfast, Nov. 20.--Mr.s, RUSSELL the
unionist m member, Off parliament, was
a meeting at Drpmore last night The
rioters attacked the hall where Mr.. Rus
sell had made his speech and caused him
to seek refuge in a neighboring house,
whence he tried to escape in carriage.
The mob discovered him and bombarded
the vehicle with stones. Mr.. Russell was
struck on the head but was not seriously
injured. i5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-29
EXCURSIONS, ETC.

To GREAT FALLS
Steamer Louise leaves 32d and Canal Sunday at
$50; leaves Cabin Johns at 1918
Its Round Trip, Soc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-29

Liebermann & Hawn have just concluded
the sale OF the lot at the southwest corner
of Columbia road and Mintwood place,
Washington Heights. to an apartment
house company. for $685. The lot con-
tains nearly 10000 square feet, which
makes the price paid about s.. 80 per square
foot. The location Is admirable, being con-
yenient to both car lines and commanding
a fine view OF Rock Creek valley and the
surrounding country.
Mr.. 7. Franklin Schneider is preparing
plans for a seven-story apartment house to
be erected on this site by the company The
names Of the incorporators and officers
who are to manage the affairs OF the COM
pany are: President. s. Walter Woodward;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-29
Houses to Be Erected.

The same firm has just sold for Edward
j. Stellwagen. trustee. to George w. Bark
man, builder. large frontage on tine north
side of Cincinnati street. "Cliffbourne," for
SIG. 80. which is at the rate of $1.35 per
square foot.
Mr.. Barkman will at once erect on this
site nine modern residences, containing
eleven rooms and two baths each: Lieber-
mann & Hawn will have the exclusive sale
of these houses
The firm has also sold for Lewis e. Breu-
ninger and Harry Wardman four new resi-
dences. 2473-75-77-7S 18th street northwest.
Washington Heights, for &, 800 each. All
We're sold before completion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-29

vice president. r. Franklin Schneider; treas.
urer, f. Southland Parker; director, Phe-
Ian c. Hawn, all of this city. Liebermann
& Hawn will have the management and
rental of the apartments when completed
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-20
RATES AGAIN REDUCED.
From All Points East.


Before you make definite arrange
ments for that trip east let us quote
you rates via the Illinois Central rail-
road. Our rates are the lowest to be
had. and 1t will pay you to write US.
If You have not time to communicate
with us tell the agent from whom
you purchase your ticket that you
want to travel by way of the Illinois
Central, and you win never regret the
trip.
If any of your relatives or friends in
the East are coming west while the
low rates are in effect write us about
them. and we will see that they get
the lowest rates with the best service
Through tourist cars, personally con-
Quoted excursion cars, free reclining
chair cars--in fact all the latest con-
yeniences known TO modern railroad
ing.
For particulars regarding rates, time
service, stopoyers, different connec-
tions and routes, etc, etc, call on or
address: B. H. TRUMBULL,
Commercial Agent
142 Third Street, Portland, Oregon
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-20
a--aznn-a~MzzsazazE
CALL FOR CONVENTION.

Notice is hereby given that there will
b.. Eeld in the City II Asfn a at Fish
er's opera house on Friday. March IS
at the hour of 10 o'clock a. m. a Re-
/ publican county convention. for the
purpose of nominating candidates for
the various county officers, as follows:
One state senator. two representa-
tives, county judge, one commissioner,
clerk. sheriff. treasurer. assessor. sur
veyor. school superintendent, coroner,
justice of the peace, constable, road
supervisor.
The apportionment of delegates is
based on the vote cast for Malcolm A.
Moody for congress. in 1900, allowing
one delegate for each 20 votes cast
in each precinct, one for each fraction
over 20 votes and one delegate at large,
emitting the city precinct to % dele
gates from the first ward, 16 deleagtes
from the second ward. 10 delegates
from the third ward. The country
precincts are entitled to the follow
ing delegates: Olney, 8; John Day, 3;
Svensen. 2; Walluska, 2; New Astoria,
4; Warrenton, 3; Clatsop, 8; Seaside,
S; Westport, 8; Clifton, 4; Knappa,
g. Melville, 2; Chadwell, 8; Elsie, 2;
Push, 2; Youngs River. 2; Mishawaka,
2; vesper, 2, and Jewell, 2.
1t is recommended by the chairman
of the county central committee that
no proxy be accepted at the conven-
tlon unless it be held by resident Of
the precinct in which the delegate is
suing the proxy resides.
BY order Of the County Central Com
mittee. F. J. CARNEY,
HARRY D. GRAY, Chairman.
Secretary.
Est oria, Greg, March II. 1902
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-20
CALI. FOR PRIMARIES.

Notice is hereby given that there
vii, be held in The City of astoria,
between the hours OF o'clock and {
o'clock p. m. Saturday. March 80, a
Republican primary election for the
selection of delegates to the county
convention. to be held Friday, March
2S for the purpose of nominating can
didates for the various county offices.
The apportionment Of delegates is based
on the vote cast for Malcolm Moody
for congress in 1900 allowing one dele
gate for each twenty votes cas-. in
each precinct. one for each fraction
over twenty and one delegate at large
emitting the first ward to e delegates.
tie second ward - IL delegates, snd
the third ward to 10 delegates.
The following judges and clerks have
been appointed to serve at the several
polling places Or wards,as follows:
From First Ward, at engine house
No. l, corner Commercial and Seventh
stieet; Judges. Ed I.ewe,iya, y ].
Goodman, T. Mokko; clerks-Paul Bad
ollet, Grant Trullinger.
From Second Ward, at Welch block:
Judges-August Danielson. C. ]. Cur
It's, H. D. Thing; clerks-Ed. Foster,
D. Fl. Welch.
Third Ward. at Schofield & Hauke's
store: Judges-Gust Holmes, W. T.
Schofield, L. Agren; clerks-Asmus
Brix, ]. F. Kearney.
By order Of Republican County Gem
trail Committee. F. J. CARNEY,
HARRY ID. GRAY, Chairman.
Secretary
Astoria. Greg, March II, 1902.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-20
VOTERS SHOULD REGISTER.
County Clerk wherity Is Doing His
Part.

Only $40 of the s&oc voters in clat-
sop county have thus far registered,
and from Monday night to the close
OF business last evening but eight
names were added to the lists. The
voters are manifesting Indifference as
to this very necessary formaltty, and
indications are that the fun vote win
not be polled this year, notwithstsnd-
ing the interest that attaches to the
election.
County Clerk wherlty yesterday
stated that. beginning tonight. his Of
flee would be kept open every Thurs
day evening between the hours of Z
and . in order that the workingmen
might have an opportunity to register,
Doubtless the voters win take advant-
age of the kindness of MIR, Wherlty,
and rush Is anticipated.
The normal vote of the city Is about
1850, while the number of registrations
to date is only 44o. the number regis
tered outside the city being $50, The
following statement shows the regis
trations in the several precincts:
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1902-06-20
Augnstana College.

Work on the new college is going
forward under the careful and watch
full superintendency of John Isakson,
who assumed the responsibility, because
some man had to do it who could de-.
vote his entire time free TO the work.
Mr.. Isakson is the man who can super.
intend and give his time free for the
good of the college. John Ulberg, one
of the best carpenters in the state, has
charge Of the woodwork, and John
Ringdahl the stone work. Fourteen
men are now employed on the work
and everything is moving along finely.
The stone work above the foundation is
genuine ASHER and it looks handsome.
The old college building which is a
new building now. has been handsome.
ly painted and is being thoroughly
renovated for the fall term. When the
new college is completed, the present
college building will be used as o
for students and new DOR
mitory for ladies will be erected south
Of the new college building. Within
the next five years, Augustana college
will rank with any of the big colleges
Of the northwest and pass many in the
race for supremacy. Augustana will
become one of the great educational
of the west. The right
Kind of men are behind it and the
proper spirit directs it in its onward
march. ..@ r.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1902-06-20
A Black Hills Excursi on.

Travelling Passenger Agent J. Fl.
Gable Of the Fremont. Elkhorn and
Mo. Valley Railroad, the road that
takes you from Sioux City into the
finest and most romantic scenery in
the world-the Black Hills, is arrang-
ing for magnificent excursion from
Sioux City to all Black Hills points on
July 8. We say again as we have said
in the past, that all Dakotans who have
never been over in the Black Hills,
should 60 and see that wonderland of
wealth and beautiful valley, gulch and
towering mountain. You can not af-
ford to miss trip into the wonderland
Of the west. Don't go to Europe or
Niagara or California to see the beauty
and grandeur of nature-just run down
to Sioux City July 8, and you will find
safe and speedy transit into the Black
Hills, because that prince of excursion
managers, Jake Gable, will be there
to meet you. The rate is about one
fare for the round trip. For particu-
lars address J. H. GABLE, T. p. A.,
-s Denison, Iowa.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1902-06-20

gician, i'll give give one of their un.
excelled programs. The afternoon
exercises will be free to Sunday school
children and only ten cents will be
charged the children in the evening.
Special cars will be put on the trains
from Sioux Falls and special train
will leave for the Falls after the even
ing exercises. This same arrangement
trains has been made for
Hobson Day and the Fourth and we
are expecting large numbers down
from The metropolis.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1902-06-20

The second annual session of the Can
ton Interstate Epworth Assembly
opens on the evening of June %, and a
magnificent opening program has been
arranged. It will be red letter day
in the history Of Canton.
During the day the old settlers will
meet and tell Of the glorious past and
sing and make merry and enjoy the
bounty of health, wealth and content
ment. It will be record breaker so
far as numbers go. and the provision
made for the comfort of all will meet
the hearty approval and appreciation
of the people who have made Lincoln
county one Of the most beautiful spots
in the glorious Northwest. The people
of Lincoln county can well afford to
devote one entire day to recreation and
rest from their labors Dobson Park is
big enough to hold the entire popula-
tion of the county, and 5000 people can
sit in the great auditorium and enjoy
the program. Come ye happy, pros
porous people and honor the occasion.
At 8 o'clock in the evening the assem-
bly, opens and it is expected great
many old settlers will participate in
opening exercises. Here's the old set
tiers program and it is good one.
Al 40 o'clock a. M, exercises ut the audi
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1902-06-20
Grand Benefit Ball.

The officers and members of Compa-
ny "E" Second Regiment State Guard,
will give grand ball on Old Settlers
Day, June 25, in order to raise some
money to aid the Company in attending
the encampment. The soldier boys
should receive aid and encouragement.
They will occupy the big circus tent
which will be on Broadway and will
have refreshment stand in connection.
They promise all pleasant time, and
invite generous patronage. Indseth's
orchestra will furnish the music.