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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-05-16
London Wool Sales.

LONDON, May S.-There was u large
attendance OF buyers at the opening
OF the third series of wool auction
sales today. \ good selection was
offered and competition was animated
at firm prices. The offerings num-
bered 1880 bales, principally cross
breds, and practically all were sold.
Home buyers took the bulk of the wool.
France and Germany competed for
medium aud fine secured, while Am
erica secured a full lot Of mediums a,
full rates.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-05-16

shows that the railroad companies Q
the country return to the Stand ard Oi
company every year 10 rebates NOR
than $500, 900. Through this open dis
Grimm alton competition has bee|
crushed out in many fields and linite'
in others until the followers of Rookie
Teller control directly or Indirect!
about % 5000, 900 barrels OF the %, 900,
600 barrels of oil annually produced
in the United States.
President Roosevelt says that prose
cutions will soon be started. but ad
vises that they should be preceded b,
the passage of a bill to correct tn,
Interpretation OF the immunity pro
vision rendered in Judge Humphrey:
decision ia the beef cases in Chicago
He does not q another case o.
Immunity bath"
While railroads should be permitted
to unite for protection to themselves
and the public as against the power Of
great corporations, a. the presiden,
advises, the railroad that helps to vic.
late the interstate commerce law
should receive its share OF the pros.
ecution along with the offending mo.
nopoly. The fact that the rebating
was corrected a soon as found out
by Commissioner Garfield goes to
prove that the railroads we're having
q hand in the violation Of the law.
With the power to examine the at.
fairs of the railroads, a. it does the
banks OF the country, the government
would be able to prevent them from
making the concessions to corpora.
tions d is charged in the present in.
vestig alton.
1t is not at all likely that congress
will take action on the report during
this session. The time Of year Is COM
ing when congressman are eager to
get away from Washington and there
are several other measures to be dis
posed of before ad adjournment. Com.
missioner Garfield has gathered the
facts about the Standard Oil aud it
now remains with the department of
justice what shall be done ia the mat.
ter. Expressions OF feeling against
Standard Oil company have been
heard from all over the country and
this report OF Garfeld's will but in.
this feeling, and an urgent call
action will be forced upon con-.
gress.
The Importance OF the passage of the
rec alcohol bill will now become more
evident, as this is one bill that can be
disposed of this present session. 1t
Will provide an element of competitio n
; ainst the offending monopoly aud
lirectly benefit the public.-Drovers'
Journal.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-05-16
THE STANDARD OIL EXPOSE.

The secret systems of the creates,
of monopolies, the Standard Oil com.
pany, have been laid bare and the
business methods which have enabled
it to reach this greatness have been
given to the world. President Roose.
welt has submitted to congress the re.
port of Commissioner of Corporations
James r. Garfield, in which he piles
proof upon proof of a system of re-
bates that almost staggers belief. He
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-05-16
ROOSEVELT AND THE OCTOPUS.

These are strenuous times for the
Standard Oil monopoly. It suffered
q little annoyance from the attacks OF
magazine writer's some months ago, bu,
these exposures were not sufficiently
serious to cause any alarm. They
have been followed, however, by an
investigation undertaken by the fed
eral government, the result OF which
was recently presented to congress by
the president in a special message that
has caused the octopus considerable
anxiety Is to what may happen next.
The presidents message vas an in.
dictment Of Standard Oil methods, as
practiced at the present time. He has
taken the warpath against the octopus
and proposes to secure such legisla.
ton Is will compel it to become q law
abiding industrial organization.
Commenting upon this latest move
against the big oil trust, the Spokes.
man.ISeview remarks that Garield's
report and the presidents accompany
ing message to congress drive straight
ut the core OF the matter, and show
that even if, technically, the Standard
Oil officials r. not themselves open
l~awbreakers, they have at least
coerced the railroads to break the law.
The American people will do we'll in
this matter to strike while the iron is
hot, pressing upon congress a demand
SO emphatic and insistent for a general
strengthening of the laws that con.
yress will not delay the necessary cor.
rectiOn Of the monstrous evil. For it
would be expecting too great q stroke
Of good fortune for the people to hope
for the election of a president to suc-
coed Mr.. Roosevelt who will have the
courage and independence to fight out
this great issue as Theodore Roosevelt
is prepared to fight it out. Mr.. Roose.
velt was advanced to the presidential al
Office under circumstances which may
not be repeated in half Il century. a.
governor of New York he wa:
TROUBLESOME and satisfactory t
Senator Plat and his New Yorl
machine, and Plat and his lieuteu
ants. with the cooperation Of the lat,
Senator Quay of Pennsylvania, con
ceivcd and executed what appeared tc
them to be q sly aud cunning schem,
OF forcing upon Roosevelt, agains
his desire, the nomination for vice
president, expecting in that way t,
eject him from the governorship anu
shelving him in a position of no powe,
or influence. The %atrocious assassin
alton Of President Mckinley was tn,
means OF advancing MIR. Roosevelt t,
the presidency absolutely untram
meled, unprejudiced aud unbound.
Coming into the presidency in tina
way. his sturdy courage aud ~unfalter
l ing devotion to high ideals2 enable,
: him to win the confidence and supper
OF the great masses of the America,
, people. Thus his nomination an.
: election direct to the white house i,
. 1904 was made possible.
IL urlesS Mr.. Roosevelt shalt be ;
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-05-16

This bank solicits accounts, aad
offers to depositors absolute security,
prompt and careful attention, and the
most liberal treatment consistent With
safe and profitable banking. Buys
and sells foreign exchange, drawing
direct on all principal American and
European cities, and issues Its own
Letters of Credit.
Interest paid on time deposits. TIE
highest cash price paid for approved
state, county, city and school bonds
and warrants.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-05-16

The fact that newspaper men have
not sent a lobby to Washington to
work against the passage of Congress.
man Lloyd's bill limiting private for
tunes in this country to SIC, 900. 900, Is
4 powerful testimonial 10 the probity
acd patriotism OF the press.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-09-26
SUMMARY Of A
WEEKS EVENTS
MOST IMPORTANT HAPPENINGS
AT HOME TOLD IN CON-
DENSED FORM.
LATE FOREIGN DISPATCHES
Interesting Items Of News Gathered
from All Parts Of the Globe and
Outlined in the Briefest Manner
Possible.
THE CUBAN REVOLT.


After protracted conference with
Secretary of War Taft, Acting Secre-
tary of State Bacon and Secretary Of
the Navy Bonaparte, President Roose-
Welt addressed an important commun1-
cation to Cuba and arranged to send
Secretary Taft and Bacon to that
island to make thorough investigation
huence to restore peace.
The only results thus far of Presi-
dent Palmas order for the suspension
of hostilities have been that liberal
leaders, who hitherto have had every
reason for anticipating arrest, are cir
culating openly in Havana again and
even comforting with members of the
government with regard to peace.
Points of special and present consid-
GRAFTON in the peace negotiations are
the fixing of neutral zone and camp
ing places Tor the insurgent forces
and the supplying of them with food,
which it seems to be expected will
have to be done by the government.
While no acceptable basis of peace
appears to have been suggested by
either side, the impression is general
that Secretary Taft will take up the
work of peace making with small con-
sideration for past grievances, the
main idea being rather constructive
measures for the future
The newest feature of the revolu-
ton is the appearance of Americans
from the Isle Of Pines complaining
that officials Of the courts of the Isle
of Pines are searching the homes of
all Americans for firearms and seiz-
ing all arms which may be found.
Secretary Taft arrived at Havana
and began effort for peace; saw lead
ers of all factions; Palma threatened
to resign if new elections were or
dered; both parties agreed to present
written terms to Taft.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-09-26
MISCELLANEOUS.

Mark Twain in prayer for success
of Carnegie and simple spelling plead
ed for abolition Of "phthisic," and
''pterodactyl,' and their kin, at New
York.
EXtradition warrant was signed by
governor of New York permitting re-
moval of Stensland to Illinois; similar
warrant asked in New Jersey.
Validity Of Union Pacific's titles to
Wyoming coal lands was brought up
before interstate commerce commits
eion at Omaha.
Capt. Grammer, of New York Gen.
trail, urged rule against allowing ex-
port and import freight rates lower
than domestic.
Ten were killed and 16 injured in
plunge of London and Edinburgh ex-
press through bridge.
Gen. Nicolaieff, enormously thought
member of field court martial, assassi-
mated at Warsaw; more warnings to
Jews; failure of car to attend Ire
pof's funeral cause of unfavorable
comment.
by several railroad unions, following
lead of Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers.
General staff OF the army at Wash
ington is making preparations for in
vading Cuba if armed Intervention be-
comes necessary. War maps are be-
ing printed, instructions are issued
hn ~
and members OF the staff are ordered
home.
President Roosevelt issues from
Oyster Bay an order extending the
eight-hour law to apply to all public
work under the supervision OF any de-
partment of the government.
Strong evidence bearing on the ex-
tensive land frauds of which the Union
Pacific is accused is brought out in
the hearing at Omaha.
The late Francis G. Welton, of Cam
bridge, ILL.,, who was clerk of Henry
county, was more than $4,000, and
possibly 100000, short in his accounts,
say members Of the vigilance associa-
ton which is investigating the rec
ords.
Democratic National Committeeman
Mack, of Buffalo, withdraws his SUD-
port from William r. Hearst and asks
Mayor Adam, of Buffalo, to run for
governor. District Attorney Jerome.
of New York, makes an attack of Mr..
Hearst.
President Gompers reported to the
federation council on the question of a
universal label for all of the interna,
tional organizations, or for the use of
the seal of the American Federation Of
Labor as a universal design and part
of the various union labels issued by
the affiliated organizations.
Former Gov. Aaron Thomas Bliss.
OF Michigan, died at Sacred Heart
sanitorium, Milwaukee, of apoplexy.
The big steel steamer Crescent City,
with the whaleback No. 1913 in tow.
went aground about two miles above
Washburn, Wis, within 500 feet of
the shore.
Delegates from all parts of Canada
now in session at the dominion trades
congress at Victoria, B. c., will bring
forward resolutions seeking legisla-
ton for the imposition OF a tax on
Hindus, large numbers of whom have
been entering Canada within the last
few months.
Winnipeg Is in the grip Of one Of
the most extensive building strikes
ever experienced.
+ !. Father James H. Brady, assistant
!: rector of St. Johns cathedral, Mil
I 3 waukee, died at st. Mary's hospital of
acute diabetes, after an illness Of
about three; weeks S.. II. -: =.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-09-26
Thirtv-TWo Mules Burned.

East st. Louis, 1ll.-Fire destroyed
the sales stables of James Bluff Thurs
day, incinerating 80 mules, badly
damaged Goldberg's furnishing store
and communicated to the st. Clair no.
tel in which were 80 guests. =
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-09-26
Visible Supply of Cotton.

New misunderstanding Testers
statement Of the worlds visible sup
ply Of cotton shows a total Of 1,751, s61
bales, against 1,741,249 last week. OF
this the total American cotton is 919,-
661 against 872.249 last week. 81 = 1s.=z.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-09-26
Peru Paws Root Honor

Lima, Peru.-A festival was held
at the university, and Secretary Root
was elected an honorary member Of
the institutions: In the afternoon Min.
lister Dudley gave. a garden party 1t
the American legation :s=
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-09-26
Tobacco Crop Is" Large.

Hartford, Conn.-From the entire
tobacco raising region of Connecticut
come reports of banner crop. Old
growers say they cannot remember
a year when there has been a season
as favorable as the present one.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-09-26
Earthquakes in Sicily.

Palermo.-For several days slight
earthquake shocks have been felt here
and in several other parts of Sicily.
At Travia several houses were badly
damaged, the inhabitants being panic
stricken.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-09-26

Buying F1orses tor Cuba.
Fort Worth, TEXAN agent at the
Cuban government is here buying
horses for cavalry mounts and they
are being sent forward at the rate Of
carload day. The horses are of
the pony type and are a cheap grade.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-09-26
Injured in Hotel Fire

Ottawa, Ont.-The Gilmour hotel
on Bank street was destroyed by fire
late Friday night. Many of the guests
jumped from windows and were seri-
ously injured.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-09-26
kilIinq the Animals,

Minneapolis order of members
of the park board the smallest of the
three bears at Minnehaha Park was
shot yesterday morning. This bear
had been sick for some time and all
hope of curing it Of its malady had
been given up.
The fate of the other animals in the
ZOO at Minnehaha will remain unde-
cided until after the conference be-
tween the park board and the Mime
apolls Humane society to be held to-
morrow, but it is generally believed
that the decision Will be in favor OF
disposing of the remaining bears and
all of the smaller beasts and abandon
ment Of the zoo. Most Of the nembers
Of the board desire TO retain the. deer.
elk and buffalo. and it is believed that
this will be found to be practica bic,
although the bear pit and the quarters
Of the smaller animals have been pro-
nounced insufficient in size AND ,,thc.-
wise unsuitable.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-09-26
Weiahs 400, Dies at Ace Of IS.

Weighs 400, Dies at Age Of rs.
Fairfield, Ill.-Michael Croughan,
aged IS, is dead. He weighed 400
pounds and spent most of his time sit
ting in chair made especially for.
him.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-09-26
MINNESOTA STATE E NEWS
Timber Sale.


Duluth-Forty- five million feet Of
timber will be offered at the annual
sale of state timber which the state
auditor will hold at the capitol on Oct.
II. A complete list of the timber was
ready for distribution yesterday.
Most of the timber is in Itasca and st.
Louis counties.
The amount is not much more than
half of what was offered last year,
when 100000 feet were sold at high
prices. The amount last year was
little over the usual amount, however
The small amount offered this year is
partly on account of the growing
scarcity of timber. Although the tim
Der is not all of the highest grade, 1T
is expected that a great deal Of it will
bring fancy prices. Most of it is
pine, but there is some spruce, tam
arack, cedar and balsam.
The purchaser Of this timber must
pay rs per cent Of the appraised value
before the close Of the sale. II he
fails to do this, the timber will again
be put on sale. The permit to cue
the timber is good for two years and
the purchaser must give bond to pay
the full price whether he cuts 1t or
not, except that the timber board may
grant an extension for one year.
Mother and Tot Burned.
Moorhead-With her tWo-year- old
baby in her arms and her clothing
enveloped in flames, Mrs. r. H. Ack-
ley rushed out Of her house screaming
for help. Neighbors quickly responded
and with great presence of mind
snatched the burning clothing from
the woman and took the child out Of
her arms. The flames were quickly
extinguished, but not until Mrs. Ack
ley was severely burned
Mrs. Ackley was preparing to clean
some clothes and had placed a pan
| containing water and gasoline on top
| Of the stove to heat. After the pan
| had been on the stove a while Mrs
! Ackley lifted the stove lid to replenish
the fire. Instantly there was an ex-
plosion and the Womans clothing was
set on fire. The fire spread to the
kitchen, and Mrs. Ackley, snatching
up her child, which had been playing
about on the floor, fled to the yard.
1t is thought she will recover
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-09-26
TAFT AND BACON TALK
OF PEACE WITH CUBANS
Both Sides Presenting Statements of Their Grievances
War Secretary Expects His Errand to Keep Him
in Island Considerable 71n1e- Palma
Threatens to Resign.
Threatens to Resign.

PALACE OF THE PRESIDENT At HAVANA.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-09-26
Burglars and tricycle..

Crookston-It is now believed that
the gang of burglars and safe;ruy kers
VINO have been operating in this r;srl
OF the state go from town to town bv
means of railroad tricycle. whi,}?
they have gained possession of il,
some manner. This would cumnletelv
throw off the scent Of the blnDdhnunCs
which have been used in a number uf
instances in an attempt to trace the
robbers. Two men who were seen j..
Mentor just before the robbery IF the.
bank there are said to have been see,
later going down the railroad tracks
on a tricycle. which looked as if il
might have been homemade. Chief
Eek of this place states that it is his
opinion that the robbers have q con-
t1rvance OF this sort which can be
taken apart and set up again with
little trouble, and that they thus 20
back and forth on the railroad With
little fear Of pursuit
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-09-26

tive in congress, positively declined to
accept the denomination from the Re.
publican party in the new Thirty-sec.
ond New York district.
Gen. Oliver, acting secretary of war;
has returned to Washington from an
inspection of the large maneuve1
camp at Fort Riley, Kan. He is en-.
thusiastic in his praise of the troops
at that camp.
Frederick E. Rosebuck, a well~to-do
produce merchant of Brooklyn. was
placed upder arrest there on the
charges Of grand larceny, preferred in
Kansas.
With panic threatening in crowd
estimated at $4,000 people, surging
about the stand erected in the capitol
grounds frantic to secure a glimpse
of Mrs. Nicholas Longworth, the pres
ident's daughter, the exercises ar.
ranged for the dedication of the Nc
k1nley monument were suddenly term
mated after the statue of the martyred
president had been huriredly unveiled
by Mrs. Longworth.
A monument to George Washington
was unveiled in Budapest, Hungary
and the entire population from morn,
ing until night gave itself up to en-.
thusiasm over the unwilling on mon.
archical territory of a monument to
the first president of the United
States. The Stars and Stripes and the
Hungarian colors intertwined were to
be seen everywhere.
G. M. Daniels, of the New York A.
c., holder Of many amateur swimming
records, lowered his own, and the
worlds record of =@220 yards at st.
Louis. The. New Yorker set the mark
at AZ /. ..s :.s.: .. ST..
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-09-26
Nearly Killed.

Twin Valley-Helmer Husebv, work.
ing at the Northern Pacific pumping
station here, was caught in the Shaft
ing of a gasoline engine and nearly
pounded to death before he could be
released. In passing by the engine his
foot slipped and he fell against it. his
clothing catching in the shafting and
gradually pulling him forward under
the blows of the piston. He fought
desperately for his life, but It was
some little time before his cries
brought any one to his assistance
Finally the engine was stopped and
the unfortunate man was released.
His right arm was broken, two ribs
were broken and his head bruised.
and 1t is thought that he sustained in
ternal injuries. He was taken to Far
go for treatment.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-09-26

business the
northwest this season breaks records.
st. Paul-By the decree of Judge
Baz1lle entered in the probate court
the state Of Minnesota gets s75399
from the inheritance tax on the estate
of Joseph o. Pattee.
Hallock-Whle ACCOMMODATING hie
father in the harvest field, Herman
kre1re, the three-year-old son of VIII
liam Kreier, was kicked in the face nv
a vicious horse and was instantly
killed. The accident occurred on the
Hutton farm, near Lancaster.
Sank Center-Diphtheria in virulent
form has appeared here. \ 12-vear-
old son Of O. H. Doo1ittle died last
night. There has been but little ex-
posure' though there is great anxiety.
M1nneapols-Anna Tripanier has
brought suit in the district conrt
against the Chicago, st. Paul, Minne-
apohs & Omaha Railroad company for
$4,000 for personal injuries.
Bovey-While out rowing with SOW.
eral companions Samuel Manson. aged
35 years, suddenly rose and i,1mned
into the river, disappearing from
sight. His startled compaions thouebt
ne was playing a joke upon them but
after he had been under for some time
they made efforts to locate him, but
without success Later his dead body
was recovered. 1t is not known what
caused the suicide
Lewiston-Only hard work by the
volunteer fire department, aided bv
citizens bucket brigades, saved this
village from total destruction in an
early morning fire which started in
the elevator of E. ]. Minges & Co.
st. Faul-Fire started in the finish.
ing rooms of the Isaac Katz Furniture
company, Alb Rosabel street, and the
damage is estimated at $4,000.
st. Peter-Complaints that have
been lodged against sewer on Mn,-
berry street are likely to give St.
Peter a new sewer system.
Owatonna-A handsome new Oh
Fellows Temple has been dedicated
in this city. Appropriate ceremonies
characterized the most important
event thus far in the history Of DIVA.
tonna Odd Fellows.
M1nneapolis-The state board Of
equalization raises the valuation on
automobiles. -. = -.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-09-26

ers and the author of many crimes,
was arrested at Mitau.
AS the result OF overtures made by
the officials OF the Vandalia Coal CON-
pany to the district officials of the
miners of Indiana, the strike at the
mines of the coal company which in
volved 5000 men, has been declared
of, and the miners returned to work.
The coal company grants all the de-
mands of the miners.
A cloudburst in the northwestern
part of Dakota county and the east
ern part Of Dixon county, Nebraska,
rushed down the valley OF Elk creek,
sweeping away hundreds of tons of
hay, drowning hogs caught in pens,
flooding cellars, washing away rail-
road tracks and doing other damage,
all of which is conservatively esti.
mated at 100000.
Two men were drowned in the mo.
torboat races on the Hudson river.
They were Mr.. Ferry and Oberon, who
were on the motorboat Vesuvius, OBJ.
eron being drowned in an attempt to
save Ferry.
Capt. Roaldy Amundsen, the dis
coverer OF the northwest passage,
reached Seattle on the steamship Sar-
atoga from Nome.
Several persons were killed and
property valued at thousands of dol.
lars was damaged or DESTROYED in a
terrific storm and cloudburst that
broke over Zacatecas. Mexico.
David Ross, secretary of the Illinois
state bureau of labor, received a tele-
gram announcing the death at his
castle near Edinburgh, Scotland, Of J,
J. G. Simpson, formerly OF Mount o.
i've, Ill. Mr.. Simpson was president of
the Consolidated Coal company. l.