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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-03
kauohN ThIno.

HauehV Thing.
Lobster-What do you think of Miss
Starfish7
Oyster-Not so very much. I proposed
10 her last night, and she called me a
lobster.
Lobster-And when I proposed to her
she shut me up like an oyster.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-13

Even Sam =. Jones can be- a south
ern gentleman when he desires.
Speaking of the so-called second
sherman march through Georgia, he
says:
Il notice that Sherman's march
through Georgia, with troops fur
nished to escort him, has been Ger
tainly stopped on the way. | think
that was wise We don't want that
now any more than We did want the
other sherman with his soldiers
marching through Georgia. There
are some things We like, some We do
not Father Sherman is welcome in
Georgia, and we extend 10 him the
right hand of friendship, but we
want him to say as little about the
march through Georgia i'm the six
ties as he can recolcile to his religious
belief and duties Some memories
are not rs precious TO as as the mem
cries OF pleasant dream. They are
more like n nightmare"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-13
THE PUBLIC BE
DAMNED"---VAN-
DERBILT.

Recently. the principal through
passenger train from Colorado on
the Missouri Pacific railroad was
held at Pueblo three hours To- per
nit the private car of prominent
railway official coming ON special
10 be attached. II was not case
of sickness. death or other emorgen-
cy. Another train. to which the pri-
vate car could have been attached.
left few hours later. It was a case
of official toadyism pure and simple
The rights of train load OF pas
Sengers and of a hard worked train
crew did not weigh i'm the balance
Think Of what this act meant
\ train for a flight Of $40 miles
was thrown off it's schedule with the
Increased risk OF accident due to dis
arranging the meeting and passing
program with other trains. nccessi-
tated special orders. etc Unable 10
maintain its schedule time the train
arrived at Kansas City four hours
100 VI ~ dlu crews were
Kept ON duty three to -four hours adj
ditional Passengers missed their
connection and were compelled 10 lie
over a whole day The discomrorts
OF travel for women and children
were multiplied many fold. Passen-
gers were on the train bound for dis
tant points as far as the Atlantic sea
board, the delay entailing conse-
quences. domestic and business, ill
ness, death, etc. that can scarcely be
imagined. In a word, the whole com
plicated machinery Of transconti-
mental travel was thrown ont of gear.
And for what? That the afore-
mentioned railway Official might
meet his schedule for the 0ight Of
his private car. And even that fail
ed
And Yet some United States sena-
tors deny the need of furthar govern
. mental regulation of railroads,
Memphis Scimitar.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-13

Al about the same hour as the
earthquake in San Francisco lake
near Seattle was agitated so violent
houses were Observation-Disclosures
~ that houseboats. floats and boat
houses were tossed about and jam
their moorings. During the disturb
ance, lasting six minutes three dis
tinct tidal waves passed across the
lake and mounted high on tn" shore.
The earthquake was felt over a wider
area than at first reported
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-13

Rev. Mr. Bourne Is holding a series
OF meetings with rs this week.
Capt. c. Heck. WHO runs on the
main line on No. : ana 5. is spending
"a few days with his family who are
here for the summer
Capt. X. r. Bower went mp ,o
bluehald on a business trip
VI. f. Carter made business "trip
10 Bramwell on Tuesday.
Bane 4 Birch have arrived ia
town and are getting ready TO pm in
a big line OF hardware and furniture
Rev. Wiley Aker, OF Maybeury arr
rived in town YESTERDAY and viii
spend the summer hcrn
w. c. Headrick OF tine G. IGcld
Enterprise. was "A visitor 20 oar town
ON SATURDAY,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-13

Bluefield can boast OF a most ex-
cellent citizenship. Big hearted. pub
lic-spirited. all of them. Safe. sure
and progressive, they are always rea-
dy for any movement for the good of
the community Our business men
are up-to-date and are full OF activ-
ity 1t could not be otherwise and
reside i'm the city OF Blucncld In a
OF business people i'm IT,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-13

New Jersey hen expert claims to
have developed breed of chickens
that has one leg six inches longer
than the other. At first glance no
startling advantage can be seen to
this. But the careful student will
perceive that hen thus equipped
will be able to walk only in circles
and so will be a very easy pet TO keep
in the back yard and out of the gar
den. You done have TO believe this
if YOU don't want to, but YOU will
feel better if YOU do.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-13

During the voting ON amendments
proposed to ~" railway rate bill in
the senate former Senator Pugh of
Alabama, entered the chamber and
He was quickly Joined by Senator
Morgan of Alabama and the two
were chatting together when Sena-
tor Pettus OF Alabama Joined the
group. The combined ages OF the
three men 253 years Pugh is eigety-
six Morgan cighty-two and Pettus
eighty-hvc vars old There is a fine
bunch of boys said Senator Beve-
ridge the Youngest member of the
senate. as he passed
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-13

J. ID. Tant. of Quanah, Tex, is ar
ranging for the establishment of a
colony of American farmers in the
state Of Sonora, Mexico. They will
90 from Texas, Kentucky and Ten
nessee. Only those having resources
sufficient TO maintain them for a
couple OF years while the land is be
ing improved will be accepted as col
onistS
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-13

Congressman John Sharp Williams
was recently asked TO oppose the
free seed distribution. In declining
Mr.. Williams said: "WadswOrth, !
can imagine a man with the courage
OF the early Christian martyrs; |
can imagine a man with the courage
10 walk steadily to the cannon's
mouth and can imagine a man with
the courage TO look into the barrel Of
pistol in a duel. but in my widest
imagining | cannot imagine man
with courage enough to refuse to
vote for the seed distribution If he
comes from n rural district"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-13
DO YOU LIKE
NEAT PRINTING?
WE CAN DO 1T.

We have the most modern
appliances. the best work
men and finest stock TO be
had.
We strive TO please Gus
TONER'S.
Let us have your orders
for amy kind of printing Won
may need.
We can please YOU and
Will guarantee satisfaction
in every instance.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-13

Japan's earthquake experts. now
on route 20 San Francisco. should
be able 10 give useful advice. I'm ia
pan the earthquake come along 50
frequently that the inhabitants are
lonesome without one.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-13

This ior nal would like 10 employ
"a good lin" ype operator. II amy OF
our exchanges would start such
man this way We would appreciate.
The favor
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-13
WE WANT
THE NE US

We wal YOU TO send MS the cws,
II matter not what it is. So in is fit
To print, We Will pay amy rc soma
Bile expense. Use the wiz or md it
by mail as you like Zee il i'm
your memory thai we want a. news
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-13

We wish to return thanks to all
our patrons for the liberal patron
age extended to this Office under it's
new management Such evidences Of
appreciation stimulates MS to renew
ed effort To please
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-13

Make BlueGeld more attractive by
putting your thoroughfares in perfect
condition. Let us have the best side
walks and clcanest town in the state
You needn't smile, and think of the
mud We sometimes have All this can
be done away with by a little more
effort
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-13

Om neighbor, the Bluefeld Telc-
graph, is putting in new front aud
in other ways improving her Office
building. The old lady seems to bee
putting on airs and spruceiug up con
sideable Of late
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-13
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-04-01
MUTUAL LIFE REPORT.
Reform All Along the Line Is Strong
Iy Advocated.

New York, March 31.-The special COM
mttee Of trustees of the Mutual Life In
surance company made public its fifth re-
port today. EpitomiZed, it is as follows:
There, has been great ambition to
write more policies than competitors, an
undesirable effort to make the company
the strongest financial institution in the
country.
Foreign business is recommended with
the possible exception OF Great Britain
Holland. Belgium, Mexico and France
Approves limiting new business to $780,
100000 per year.
Recommends abolishlng writing deferred
dividend policies.
DisapprOves participation in syndicates.
Believes funds contributed for cam
paign purposes to have been illegally con-
tributed, and approves steps taken to re
cover moneys so distributed.
Expenditures to influence legislation OBJ
viously so wrong that no recommends
ton is necessary
The committee recommends the reduc-
tior of the number Of trustees of the Mu-
tual from thirty-six 20 tWenty-One mem
bers and expresses the opinion that the
trustees should take a more active part
than heretofore in the cOmpany's affairs.
1t is suggested also that the three big
New York companies cooperate to les
sen the competition for our business.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-04-01
BARNES IN BIG LUCK.
White House Secretary Made Post
master of Washinqton.

Washington, March 31.-The president
today announced the appointment of Ben
jamin Barnes, at present secretary to the
president, as postmaster of Washington,
to succeed Mr.. Merritt, who was apz
pointed collector of the port of Buffalo.
Mr.. Barnes, who is 81 years old, has
been a resident of Washington for the
past eighteen years. He was appointed
to a position in the postOffice department
from New Jersey, and served altogether
about seven years in that department In
January 1895 ne Waas transferred to the
W hite House as a stenograFher. He was
promoted to executive clerk July ], 1898,
and was made assistant secretary to the
president May l, 1900. In April, 1902, he
was reappOinted assistant secretary by
President Roosevelt. Mr.. Barnes IS a
graduate of the law department OF
Georgetown university. He is a close
friend of Postmaster General COrtelyou.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-04-01
TOM GONTA IS DISCHARGED
Judge DiehI Finds Defendant
Not Guilty of Assault With
Intent to Kill.

t. Gonta, the Japanese, charged with
assault with a deadly weapon with
intent to kill 7. Matsunama, another
Japanese, was discharged by Judge
Diehi yesterday morning in the Grim
inal division of the city court In pass
ing upon the case Judge G. B. Diehl
said that he believed that an effort
had been made upon the part of several
of the witnesses in the case to railroad
the defendant into jail. Further he
stated that it was evident that several
of the witnesses for the state had COM
1nitted perjury on the witness stand.
The other defendants, T. Nakamura
and II. Asanama, were discharged
Thursday by Judge Diehl.
An investigation is being made into
the trouble which has arisen between
the two Japanese factions Deputy
Sheriffs Joseph Sharp and Ike Emery
have been working on the case for
several days, and County Attorney 2.
p. Christensen is considering the evil
dence taken at the trial. 1t is prob
liable that several arrests will follow
the investigation.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-04-01
KAISER STANDS
!. ALMOST ALONE
Triple Alliance Did Not Hold Italy
in Line at Algeeiras Con-
ference.
AUSTRIA PROVED FAITHFUL
RESULT OF MOROCCAN SETTLE
MENT oUMMED UP.

Algeciras, March 31.--A complete &C
cord resulted from a long conference
held this morning between NJ Re
vol. head of the French mission, and
Count Won Tattenbach of the German
mission The division and the polio
ing of the ports of Morocco was ar
ranged as follows:
Spain policies Tetuan and Larache
a FrancO-SDanish mixed police will be
established at Casablanca and Tangier,
and a French police force alone Will
have charge of MOgador, Saffi, Maza-
gan and RABBIT This gives France
four atlantic ports.
The duration Of this police agree
ment was fixed at five years. The set
Element of the question of the State
bank of Morocco gives France three
shares, including those of the French
syndicate. The other nations have one
share. Four bank supervisors will be
appointed by the Bank of England, the
Bank of France. the Imperial bank
OF Germany and the Bank of Spain.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-04-01

the Anglo-French entente, and dissipat-
ing the belief held in many continental
capitals that Great Britain would only
So 1port her friend when il was to her
own interests. On the other hand it as
sired Great Britain that she is not in
volved with a dangerous, aggressive
power.
not so optimistic, the officials looking
upor the agreement as merely tempo
rary relief. It stops aggressive action.
lions continuing to strengthen their po-
s,itions- until either feels strong enough
to take without parley what it failed to
secure there by diplomacy. 1t is not be-
lievad that Germany will give up her ef-
fort to obtain a footing in the Medlterra-
mean.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-04-01
MRS. MARY H. SNOW DIES
Widow of Late President of the
Mormon Church Expires
After Long Illness.

Mrs Mary Houtz Snow, relct of the
late President Lorenzo Snow, died at
her home In Brigham City yesterday
morning. Death was caused by val
vular leakage of the heart. Mrs. Snow
had been i'll about a month.
Mrs. Snow was the daughter of the
late Jacob Houtz of Springville. She
was born I'm Selins Grove, Pa, in May,
1870 She came with her parents 10
Utah in 1S47. Immediately after the ad-
vent of the pioneers.
She is survived by four children, NJ
L. Snow. Mortimer H. Snow, Virginia
Snow Stephen and Mrs. George Hard
ing
Funeral arrangements have not yet
been made.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-04-01
BOYS BEFORE COURT.
District Judge Holds a Session for
Juvenile Offenders.

The first sitting of the district court
as a Juvenile court for that portion of
Salt Lake county outside the city was
held yesterday. District Judge L. ID.
Lewis presided, and disposed OF three
cases of truancy. John Neve, a thir-
teen-year-old boy from the Granite
district, was arrdigned for playing
hockey and was directed to report to
the probation officer every Wednesday.
Similar action was taken in the case
of wallace HakansOn and Percy Mon
teer. two boys from the East Jordan
school. Ordinarily Judge Armstrong
would have disposed of the cases, but
he is out of the city.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-04-01
JUDGE SALOMON TO SPEAK
Distinguished Swedish Visitor
viii Address Boys Meet
ing at the Y. M. C. A.

Judge Harold Solomon of Stockholm,
Sweden, who is travelling in America
to study juvenile court methods, viii
be the principal speaker at the boys
meeting at the Y. NJ. G. A. this after
noon at o'clock. Attorney General
NJ. A. Breeder will also speak r. ID.
Rurtner will sing a solo, and the
'rbooster buttons" will be distributed
You will find everything in the line
of imported goods at the Bismarck
such as imported beers, wines, liquors
cigars and lunches.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-04-01
WAR CLAIM DAY.
Nearly Two Hundred Bills Put
Through the House.

Washington, March 31.-This being
war claim day in the house, only those
directly interested I'm the legislation on
the private calendar were in attend
ance. The house during the four
hours 1t was in session considered and
passed 179 bills, many, however, send
ing the particular claims TO the court
of claims for adjudication.
Previous to taking UD the calendar
a bill was passed granting to the Cap
ital City Improvement company of
Helena, Mont, the right to construct
a dam across the Missouri river in
Montana.
A bill to pay the claim Of the French
transatlantic Gable company for ST.
712 growing out of the cutting of ca
bles during the Spanish war, was
passed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-04-01
GIVES LAND FOR COURTHOUSE
Sugar City ToWnSite Company
Makes Appropriation Condi-
tiOnal on Action Of Citizens.

The matter of changing the county
seat from ST. Anthony to Sugar City
or Rexburg, Ida, came up before the
meeting of the board of directors of the
Sugar City TOwnsite company in Salt
Lake yesterday. A resolution of the
company was TO the effect that $15,-
600 cash would he contributed by the
company, together with the necessary
free building lots for "A court house, If
the people of Sugar City would raise
s., 600 for the same purpose The lat
ter amount, it was learned, had al
ready been promised for the enter
prise.
For genuine Rhine and Moselle wines
GO to the Heidelberg. First class Ger
man lunches. Z and East Third South
street. Karl II. Mayer, Proprietor.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-04-01
PLANS SEVENTH REUNION
Scottish Rite of Free Masonry
Will Convene in Salt
Like April 1920.

The seventh reunion of the Ancient
Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Mason
~ will convene in Salt Lake from
April % to &c. The programme of work
is already published in attractive book
let form.
The sessions will be held in the Ma
sonic hall in this city. A large class
of candidates is expected.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-04-01
PREss Clue DINNER.

The fourth annual dinner of the Press
club was given last evening in the Com
mercial club. There were 1T5 guests. The
dinner consisted largely of beefsteak and
heer After the dinner a programme was
given. consisting Of a seeing America
trip by stereOpticon, meeting or the
az n7er.ican'' party committee. q minstrel
show and a series of speeches. for va
riOus candidates for a Hall of Fame to be
eeFa blisned somewhere. There were also
nsrodies on popular songs, introducing To-
cal hits
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-04-01
VICTORY FOR FRANCE.
London Opinion of the Result of the
Conference.

. London. March 3L-Although anticipat-
ed for a fortnight. the successful out
come of the Algeciras conference on Mo
rCCCan reforms brought great relief to
England. as during the past year the
Moroccan question was the only one caus
Europe.
The agreement is considered to be a
victory for France, who retains the pre-
pCnderance of influence in the financial
affairs of the empire and loses little of
what she demanded with respect to the
policing of the country. for, with a ma
jCrity of the powers supporting her pol
icv, the diplomats at Tang1er are not
likely TO interfere much with the Franco
Spanish officers
While Great Britain opposed the con
ference until France had agreed to IL, 4
is now realized that the meeting of the
delegates has been useful in cementIng
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-04-01

Deposit your savings April / and
draw interest on July 1. The Home
Trust & Savings Bank g. s. 10 w First
south st. Cash paid up capital $3.50.
600.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-04-01
ITALY PROVED FALSE.
Austria the Only Friend Upon Whom
Germany Can Rely.

Berlin. March 31.-The gains and
losses due to Germany's Moroccan pol
ley are being reckoned UP at the for
eign office. That it is Germanys pur-
pose. to be consulted when other pow
ers are arranging the future of weak
states, is now regarded as established.
In the fact of the diplomatic resistance
of France, Great Britain. Italy Spain and
Russia, the Germans throughout the
long controversy have been compelled
to recognize that they have not a
friend i'm Europe except Austria. The
triple alliance failed to hold Italy to
the support of Germany. The strain of
these months revealed that italy is In
secret agreement with France and the
triple alliance. although existing as
before on parchment is considered to
be virtually ended.
Only One Friend.
Diplomacy may reconstruct the al
lance at the expiration Of its term. but
the reliance of Germany on the con-
stancy Of Italy has been shaken for
the present. Russia also, upon whom
Germany counted as remaining neutral
I'm the discussions of the Moroccan
question, has been against her Ger
mans, however, il is pointed out. re-
gard it as great gain to learn that
they CanOt rely in international pol
itics on any one except themselves and
Austria.
Respecting Morocco itself Germany
has secured equal trade for the future
and has checked for some wears the
development of French political de-
signs.
Germany's Losses.
The losses sustained by Germany
and they are deemed great ones by
those who are opposed to her Moroccan
policy. are that a reconciliation with
France has been delayed indefinitely
while France and Great Britain have
been pressed closely together in their
mutual dislike of Germany.
The effect on internal opinion in Ger
many of the governments Moroccan
policy has been to consolidate and
strengthen the conviction that Ger
many must continue to develop her
navy I'm order to be safe in future inter
national discussions and that il has
also increased Germany's determine
ton to avoid the ruin of war.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-04-01
WALL PAPER SALE.

zoe to 25c papers going at..........15c
25c to 40c papers going at. .20c
SOC papers going at..........25c and 35c
Large assortment at-...... .10c
GEO. w EBERT & Co.
81 Main
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-04-01

Rose sale at Vogeler Seed Store on
Monday at 10 a. m Choice roses, 19c
Regular price. 75c and $1o0.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-04-01
MOULDERS ARE
OUT ON STRIKE
Two Hundred Men Quit Work Sat-
urday and Demand In
crease of Pay.

The iron moulders of Salt Lake City
have gone out on a strike. The crisis
came last night when the employers
refused to comply with the unions de-
mauds. Seventy-five skilled mechanics
and about 125 helpers and clippers
are affected by the proceeding SIX
concerns are also tied up as result
and a battle to the finish IS promised
by both sides to the controversy.
The moulders have been agitating an
increase in pay for some time Up 10
yesterday they had been receiving
$3.50 per day of nine hours Their
present demand is for raise to 81
day.
Decided at Meeting.
meeting of the international
MouIders' Union No. 231, was held III
Federation hall. last night Nearly
every member of the organization was
present. A number OF the 1nterna-
tionaI Foundry Helpers union mem
bers were also in attendance
The railroad shops are not affected
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-04-01
QUARTERLY INTEREST.

siegers Modern Clothing House. 22S
23O Main.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-04-01
pecided at Meetina.
DR.. Broadbent's

Dental office moved from Eagle block
to
5o0-5O1 Scott building, 168 Main.
over Kings hardware store.
Two-year-old nursery grown roses
only 19c at Vogeler's on Monday.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-04-01
Modern Plumbing

At moderate prices. George q. Doyle
& Co, 211 State street. Phone 162.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-04-01

QUICKSILVER Bedbugs
take 1t Up in the circu-
lation when going over
where IL is brushed on
lightly. It's invaluable
If brushed on beds
when apart, and on
back of picture frames,
nnnIIl0inU s etc Il I'LL