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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-08-17
INTERSTATE COMMERCE CON-
MISSIONS REPORT ON THE
SANTA FE VIOLATIONS.
MORTON EX0NERATED
the Law. the Report Says, But
There Was Nc Criminal
Intent.

Washington - In statement is-
sued by the interstate commerce
commission regarding the convic-
ton of the Atchison, Topeka & San
Ia Fe Railway Co. for violating the law
with respect to the giving OF rebates,
the commission says The avowed
purpose Of the practice tends TO sup.
port the view" that there was no Grim.
innl intent on the part of Paul Morton,
former secretary OF the navy, and for.
mcr head Of the traffic department OF
the Santa Fe, and the other railroad
officials involved. The statement calls
attention to the fact that with the i'm.
position of the $4,000 on the railroad,
the history Of the famous Santa Fe re-
bate case is practically closed, and
praises President Roosevelt and Atty.
Gen. Moody for carrying out with sue
cess the administration declared pur.
pogs TO enforce the statute in all such
cases.
Regarding Criticism.
owed the refusal of the adminlstra
ion to prosecute Paul Morton. the
statement says: Too much praise can
not be accorded to Att'y.Gen. Moody in
carrying the case through to success
full conclusion, and that. too, the ad
verse criticism In many journals he
cause OF the refusal of the admlnstra'
ton 10 undertake the prosecution OF
Paul Morton. then secretary of the
navy. and formerly head of the traffic
department OF the Santa Fe syRtem
The attorney general in disagreelng
with Messrs. Harmon and Judson, who
had been employed by the government
to make preliminary investigation.
acted plainly with foreknowledge OF
the legal difficulties that attended
every step in the attempted prosecu.
ton Of Mr.. Morton and other officials
In this peculiar case, which really
grew out OF long-standing practice
intended primarily TO develop the coal
industry in Colorado and New Mexico,
which only became conspicuously un.
lawful after the passage of the Elkins
law In 1903, and the courageous inves.
tigation and report of the facts by the
interstate commerce commission to the
attorney general
There was a technical violation OF
the law involved in the transaction, as
has always been plain. but that there
was criminal intent on the part of Mr..
Morton and the other officials involved
has always been denied and the
ayowed purpose of the practice tends
to support that view"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-08-17

Air navigation has been I'm its In.
fancy" almost long enough to have
reached Its second childhood.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-08-17

A French dancing master has
waltzed IA hours, continuously What
hit he would make as a Russian rev.
olutionist!
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-08-17

The cumulative facts OF good
times are much better than quacki.
tative theories.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-08-17

Died From Effects Of Coughing.
Waterloo, Ill.-Mrs. John Stumpf,
aged "a, burst blood vessel In cough
ing, and died. She was q pioneer set
tier of Monroe county.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-08-17

1t is going to be a big cotton year
also, despite the efforts to restrict
production. The bulletin Of the South
srn Cotton association reports the
acreage planted at 27G34IlS, against
$685. 9l last year a gain OF G35, 227
acres. or 2.29 per cent. The general
condition appears to be favorable. al
though in some localities the crop is
ate and not up to last years quality
or quantity. But the fact that there
Is an increase instead Of a decline is
proof of continued activity and holds
out the promise OF larger prosperity,
even though prices should DO shaded
a trihc.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-08-17

England doubts the purity OF the
American cigarette. America has no
doubts whatever on the gubject.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-08-17

An English writer, noting some Of
the limitations Of the language, says
they are often oyerriddeH in the
nursery, as In the case OF little girl
who, wishing to give her reason for
not carrying certain parcel through
the streets, sought for the right word
and finally said: You sec, mummy,
It makes us rather stareabIe But
one OF the best examples OF this YER
hal confusion is found in an epitaph
In an East Anglican church, which
says OF the deceased lady 1t commem-
orates that her extensive bcncyolence
aud universal charity will be remem.
oered by all who knew her"
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-02-17
Where He Gets In.

Many years ago, over the door OF
an inn in London, hung sign rep
rese nting the four ruling elements
Of the Government. I. was the
picture OF four men standing upon
the should ers Of each other. At The
top stood the king; upon bic breast
was the legend: II govern all S
Under him the soldier. and on his
breast was the m,tto: I fight for
all. Under him stood The clergy
mar, and on his bl east the motto:
Il pray for all. = At the bottom,
stood the labOrer. Hiti, hrawney
s,news. with every nerve strained
to support the bur6 len resting upon
him, and ON bis hreast was the
motto: s paw for nj.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-02-17

A Kansas man who was too mean
to advertise the right way land he
wanted TO sell, put written notice
in ore Of the hotels the other dav.
Another, who was 'inquiring for
4 small farm was referred to the
written notice, when he replied:
81 cant buy land II : fair price
from any man who does his own
advertising ia that way. He might
steel tile fence, the pump handle or
the barn doors before giving up
possession. 2
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-02-17

Ginger Snaps That Will Snap
To produce ginger snaps that will
possess the much desired sssnap, .
take one cupful of sorghum, one
cupful of sugar, half cupful Of hot
water, one tablespoonfulof ginger,
quarter teaspoonful black pepper,
one teaspoonfut salt. Stir in az
much -four as 1t will take, but do
not knead. Roll in small pieces
aud bake IN a quick oven. Let
cool in pans before taking out.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-02-17

In the more prosperous parts OF
London eighty mistresses Of house
holds ont Of every one hundred have
domestic help. In the East End
only Eve fsmilles in each hundred
can afford household assistance, In
the provinces generally one family
in every four has servant for
.'help.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-02-17

American lady Shoes, all styles,
from $500 TO es.bo; American
Gentleman Shoes, all stYles, q e.5o
D. ii. WADsWORTH s BRO.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-02-17
Ladies Shirt Waists.

Black Sstteen-Regular price
IS cents; Bargain price. .
Flannel Waists.
Regular price % 90; Bargain
price, ss@'
Regular price $500; Bargain :.
price. 80. e.
Reg price $3.50; Bargain 2.7
Regular price $500; Bargain TO
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1906-01-04
STRUCK ON A ROCK.
British Vessel Founders OFF Vancou.
yer Island, and Her Crew Of
~ Drown.

Victoria, B. c., Dec. ga dispatch
Thursday says the British bark Pass
OF Melfort, Capt. Cougal, from Ancon,
for Puget sound, drove ashore on the
rocks of Vancouver island, a quarter
OF a mile east of Ampitrite Point,
Tuesday night, and all on board were
lost. The vessel was making for the
entrance to the straits when the ter.
rife southwest gale drove her to a
lee shore on Vancouver island and the
doomed ship dashed with terrific force
onto the rocks, breaking up soon after
ward. The crew numbered 20.
There was whistling buoy recent
ly placed off Ampitrite Point, but it
disappeared in gale two weeks ago.
Two days before Christmas the gov.
eminent steamer Quadra was sent to
look for the missing buoy to replace
1t, but failed to find it in a short
search and returned to port for
Christmas.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1906-01-04
RULER A FUGITIVE.
New Revolution in santo Domingo,
and President Morales Flees the
Capital-A Battle.

San Domingo, Santo Domingo, Dec.
27.-President Morales is a fugitive
from the capital, pursued by govern
ment troops, and the island is be-
lieved to be on the eve of another rev.
olution. The first fight is reported to
have occurred Tuesday near San
Cristobal, where Gen. Morales with q
bodyguard of 60 men was overtaken.
In an exchange of shots that ensued
Morales is reported to have been
wounded in the leg. The causes I'M
derlying Gen. Morales sudden flight
from the capital are not fully under
stood, although his action is generally
attributed to the antagonistic attitude
of his cabinet. He is accompanied by
only few followers.
1t is believed here that the intention
of Morales is to join Jiminez, his pre-
decessor as president, establish new
capital, create a new cabinet, and OPP
pose the followers of Horacio Vas
quez, who controls the greater part of
the island. A conflict between the two
parties is believed imminent.
There is also a belief that Morales
endeavored to gain the coast and en-
bark on board a sloop, with the object
of reaching Puerto Plata, on the
north coast of Santo Domingo, and
there join Gov. Perez, who has been
dismissed by the government from the
post of governor of Puerto Plata, but
who refuses to surrender his Office.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1906-01-04
KILLED IN EXPLOSION.
Salvation Army Captain Dies Of In
juries Received While Prepar-
ing Holiday Entertainment.

Chicago, Dec. 2S.-Preparations for
a Christmas tree celebration in the bar
racks of Salvation Army corps No. IA
at No. 6337 Halsted street were brought
to disastrous end Wednesday night
by an explosion of a tank containing
bromide gas. The gas was to be used
to operate stereopticon lantern which
was to compose part of the evenings
entertainment and exploded while
Capt. A. w. Toilet, of the army corps,
was adjusting the lantern mechanism.
Capt. Toilet and his wife, Capt. Mary
G. Toilet, and their daughter Goldie, 16
years old, were the only occupants of
the room at the time of the explosion
and of these only Mrs. Toilet escaped
injury. Capt. Toilet suffered the loss
OF his left leg and died in the Engle-
wood Union hospital while on the OPP
Grating table. Goldie Toilet was blown
through plate glass window in the
front part of the hall and lifted half
way across the street. It was thought
at first that she was killed, but exami-
nation revealed that she was unin-
jured, except for some minor bruises
on the left arm and face.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1906-01-04
CALL MONEY RATES SOAR.
New York Brokers Forced to Pay 1876
Per Cent-Figure Is Highest
Since 1899.

New York, Dec. 29.-Rates for call
money to supply the demands of spec.
ulators scared Thursday to 1875 per
cent, the highest figure since 1899.
In spite of the tremendous advance,
there was no panic in the stock or
money market. Stocks slumped at
first, and there was heavy selling
amid some excitement, but all shares
rallied. BY 1890 o'clock the rate for
call money had slipped back to IS per
cent, and the demand seemed to have
been largely supplied.
While call money was in great de-
mand during the morning, Russell
Sage, it is reported, loaned 100000
at between 80 and 100 per cent.
After having reached 40 per cent.
on the stock exchange and 1875 per cent.
on privately arranged loans, the rate
for call money late in the afternoon
fell to six per cent. Just before the
close it advanced again and closed Is
bid, offered at 20. AS the money rate
fell the stock market advanced, and
approximately the highest prices of
the day were reached at the close. The
stock market. except for an early de.
cline in industrials shares was fairly
steady throughout the money tension.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1906-01-04
NORTH DAKOTA NEWS


fhsDo There are excellent prospects
for the establishment of nsh hatchery
Mt the agricultural college next tall. 1t
will prove q valuable adjunct to the A.
c. ~ from the hatchery fish can be dis
'tributed into state rivers, streams. lakes
and suitable artificial waters.
Senator Hanna, yesterday. received
most encouraging letter from U. s.
Senator McComber. which stated in
substance that Mr.. Hanna's letter re-
ferring to the fish hatchery at Fargo.
had been received and that the senator,
in congress. had introduced q bill sev-
eral days ago and that he should do
all he could to secure its enactment at
an early date. He thought he should
be able to carry 1t through. There is
nothing of the kind in the state and
a hatchery should be here. Mr.. Hanna
says IL the government follows out its
usual course in such matters there will
probably be an initial appropriation Of
about $4,000, which will be expended
in the hatchery building proper, and
that will very likely be followed up by
the erection of residence for the
superintendent of the hatchery and
perhaps supplemental structure. pos
sibly at total cost of about $4,000.
The bill presented asks for hatchery
for North Dakota, and that 1t be 10.
Gated at Fargo.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1906-01-04
COAL COMBINE MEN FINED.
Charged with Antitrust Law Viola
lions, Cleveland Dealers Pay
$500 Each.

Cleveland, Dec. 29.-The officers Of
the Cleveland Retail Coal Dealers
association indicted on the charge Of
violating the Valentine antitrust law
pleaded guilty in common pleas court
Thursday and were sentenced to pay
fines. The three officials who appeared
in court were William Schaffer, presi.
dent; H. G. Brayton, secretary, and
]. v. N. Yates. member of the ex.
ecutive committee. Each of the three
defendants was fined $500 and costs,
and ordered to stand committed till
the same was paid. Each paid the
fine and costs at once. Prosecutor
Ross then announced that the indict.
ments against the other coal dealers
would be nolled.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1906-01-04
DEATH IN FIRE.
A Flat in Minneapolis Burns and An
Old Lady Loses Life, Caused by
Explosion of Stove.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Dec. 3o-Mrs
Lorraine Buckless, aged sixty-nine, was
burned to death, two persons injured,
twenty-seven families driven from
their homes and several small stores
were put out of business, by flames
which Quilted the Higgins block, s17-29
Minnehaha avenue, at $3.50 Friday
morning.
The flames started in the apartments
of Mrs Buckless, when Mrs. Mary Fo-
ley arose and lighted kerosene heater
to take the chill off the room
The stove exploded and burning oil
was scattered about the room. After
trying vainly to save Mrs. Buckless,
Mrs Foley ran for Steve Lewis, a bar
Der, who slept hn the same floor.
The three Swartz children refused to
to leave their apartments. Wells had
to exert force with them. When car.
rying one he fell and broke his arm.
He took the child up in the other arm
and carried it to safety and did not
cease his efforts until the block was
cleared.
Charles Bates, in an effort to enter
the rooms where the old lady was i'm
prisoned' was badly burned about the
face and hands and inhaled hot smoke.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1906-01-04

For 40 minutes she had been pro-
nounced dead by DIR. William s. Law.
renee, of the city dispensary stan, st.
Louis. Rosie Fisher, 81 years old. who
took carbolic acid early in the morn.
ing, continued to breathe spasmodical-
ly as SIZE lay on an operating table.
She was practically dead when she
reached the dispensary, DR.. Lawrence
said. and her heart and pulse beats
stopped a few minutes afterward.
Spinal reflex respiration, very rare. but
not unkonwn to medical science, DR..
Lawrence said, was responsible for
the breathing after life was extinct.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1906-01-04
TO REPRESENT JAPAN.
The Mikado Appoints viscount Aoki
as Ambassador to the
United States.

Washington, Dec. 27.-viscount ST.
uzo Aoki has been appointed Japan's
ambassador to this country. Informa-
ton to this effect was conveyed to Sec
rotary Root Tuesday by Mr.. Hiroki,
the Japanese charge here
The viscount is a member of the
privy council and of the first class
of the Order of the Rising Sun, the
highest order in Japan. He stands
in the first rank of Japanese diplo-
macy, far outranking Mr.. Takahira
and even Baron Hiyashi, the present
Japanese minister to London. He has
occupied prominent place in the Jap
anese foreign Office and was delegate
representing his country at The Hague
conference.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1906-01-04
REVOLT NEARING END.
Werkmsn Considering QUESTION Of
Calling OF 0triks-0uszrilla
WaxfaSo Continues.

81 Fetenburg, Dec. 70.-AccOrdtng
to advices received BY the government
the rebellion" Ut Moscow IL entering
on its fnal stage. The same guerilla
warfare was continued Thursday. but
on smaller scale. Governor General
Doubassoff is Getting with great ener-
gy and hundreds of members Of the
'drujina" are already behind the bara
The strikers have lost heart and the
workmen's council Is considering the
question Of calling OF the strike.
The principal danger now seems to
be that the BLACK hundreds will
complete the work begun by the
troops and end the revolt with hor-
rible massacre of the rebels. The lower
classes are represented as enraged at
the attempt of the revolutionaries to
overthrow the emperor, and even with
the best intentions it may be impos-
sible for the authorities to restrain
the fury Of these classes once the op-
portunity is offered them. The attacks
made on striking railroad men at way
side stations sufficiently shows the
temper of the peasant class.
Four thousand strikers marched out
of Moscow and completely destroyed
several miles of the railroad track be
tween st. Petersburg and Moscow, 30
miles outside of Moscow, in order to
prevent the arrival of troop trains
bearing the Seminovsky battalion of
the horse guard, and the trains backed
20 miles to Clyne, whence it is under
stood the troops will proceed on foot
for their destination.
Chief of Police Slain.
London, Dec 29.-The St. Petersburg
correspondent of the Daily Telegraph
describes as follows the execution of the
chief of police of Moscow: "The revo-
lutionists entered the lodging Of the
chief of police at midnight and told him
to bid an eternal farewell to his family
because he was condemned to die. Find
ing that it was no joke, the chief expos
tulated, but to no purpose. Realizing
his awful position, he said farewell to
his family and was hurried into the
street and shot. His body was left lying
in pool of blood"
At the medical bureau $50 wounded
and 105 killed have been registered,
but it is known that there are fully
1000 unidentified dead in the Lout-
chow quarter alone.
Moscow, Dec. 29.-The revolt is
practically over and the strike will be
called of Monday. Comparative quiet
prevailed Thursday. Only few fana-
tics are continuing the struggle.
Odessa, Dec. 20. - Martial law has
been proclaimed in this city. The strike.
however, is nearly over.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1906-01-04

Allied lnGeitutions Forced % 01o0o
1hsir Doers-0vsr-Loa1s tbs
1eported Cause.

Memphis, Tenn, Dec. 2S.--Antcipa-
ton Of Q heavy run ON the Merchants
Trust company, No. Ill Madison street,
preliminary intimation Of which was
given BY the withdrawal Of many de-
posits Tuesday afternoon, was the Inn
mediate cause of the suspension of
that hank and the appointment of q re-
ceiver. The American Savings Bank
and Trust company, No. 176 South
Main street, which ID dominated by tho
directorate of the Merchants Trust
company, fearing that the failure Of the
other institution would cause q run on
its own deposits, also suspended pay
ment until the affairs Of the Merchants
Trust company shall have been adjust
ed. The American Savings Bank and
Trust company, it develops, absorbed
the Mechanics Savings bank at Main
and Calhoun street, and took charge of
the latter company's business. It is
stated by the officials of both institu-
tions that the depositors will be fully
protected and paid dollar for dollar.
The stockholders of the Merchants
Trust company, it is said, will suffer
to the extent of 20 per cent. on the
capital invested. The assets of the
Merchants Trust company greatly ex-
coed the liabilities. The American Saw
ings Bank and Trust company, accord
ing to its latest statement, is in ex-
cellent condition and is carrying more
ready cash than is usual for an insti-
tuition Of its size. The Merchants
Trust company has on hand only $780,
O0O the remainder of its capital being
loaned out. The fact that the bank
had overloaned, and the stringency of
the New York money market are given
as the direct cause of the suspension.
Memphis, Tenn, Dec. ga bill
was filed Thursday seeking to have
John p. Edmondson removed as re-
ceiver of the Merchants Trust com.
pany, which closed its doors Wednes-
day. The petitioners are creditors,
and the bill sets forth that the liza
bilities are 100000 and assets
$2,500,O00. The bill alleges the
company owes 100000 more than
its assets will bring. It further al
leges Edmundson is q director and
large stockholder in the Merchants
Trust company.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1906-01-04
NO PRESENT FOR ALICE.
President Roosevelt Puts His Foot on
the Oregon TennCent Sub
scription Scheme.

Washington, Dec. ga press dis.
patch from Baker City, Ore, published
Tuesday announced that a ten-cent sub.
scription was to be started in Oregon
and extend over the country for the
purpose of raising sum which prob.
ably would aggregate 100000, to be
presented to Miss Alice Roosevelt on
the occasion of her marriage to Mr..
Nicholas Longworth. The president
disapproves of the proposition, as is
indicated by the following statement
issued from the White House Wednes.
day:
1.-THE presidents attention having
been called to the dispatch from Baker
City, Ore, to the effect tina: a sub.
scription was about to be started for a
wedding present for Miss Roosevelt,
the president stated that while he ap-
rreciated this evidence of good will
he hoped nothing of the kind would
be undertaken. In fact, he wished
particularly that the proposed work
should not be DONE"
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1906-01-04
After Bogus Paint.

Fargo, N. D., Dec. 29.-Prof. e F.
Ladd, Of the. Agricultural college and
state pure food commissioner, fore
stalled certain paint manufacturers of
the country by an arraignment of the
tricks Of the trade in the penetration
of white paint in an official bulletin,
the first edition of which is $1,000 COD.
les The new law relating to paints
goes into effect on Jan. 1, and the man
ufacturers have threatened proceed
ings to stop its operation. The bulle.
tin contains an analysis of the prod
ucts of % paint manufacturers.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1906-01-04
A Double Lynching.

Columbia. s. c., Dec. 27.-News of q
double lynching at Barnwell Friday
has teen received here. Sheriff Creech
has wired Gov. Hayward that the af-
fair was brutal murder; that help
less prisoners were butchered in open
daylight and that officers we're guilty
of dereliction of duty. H. S. Grad
dock. a well-known white merchant,
was killed by Frank and John DE
Loacne, negroes, who were arrested
by the constable and placed in lock-
up. The men were taken out and shot
to death with guns and pistols Friday.
The news of the lynching was sup
pressed. Sheriff Creech is preparing
to make arrests and Gov. Hayward an-
nounces he will sustain the sheriff.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1906-01-04

With its annual average of about
100000 bales, Texas raises between
a third and a fourth of the entire cot.
ton crop of the United States, and
more than is raised in all the world
outside Of this country. In it's cotton
belt 100000 or $4,000 900 bales could
be raised annually if there were a
market for it, and before many more
years pass there will be market.
Nearly everything grown in the TEN.
perate and torrid zones is grown, or
can be grown, in Texas. 1t has vast
tracts of good timber lands and mex,
haustible deposits of coal, lead. zinc
and other minerals.