Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1906-03-03

decision bears especially upon the mo-
nopolization Of the coal trade, both
bituminous and anthracite, by the rail-
roads which cross Pennsylvania, West
Virginia. Maryland and Virginia.
The particular case in consideration
was one in which the c. and 0. had
contracted to deliver a lot of coal to
the n. Y, n H and H for $2.75 ton,
whereas the cost of the coal at the
mines is $2.47, leaving the carrier only
% cents for hauling from the mines to
Newport News. This was practicable
only because the C. and 0. was hauling
coal from it's own mines. The publish
ed rate for this haul being $1.45, the
court holds that the transaction was
illegal, as railroad may not transport
coal or other commodities at less than
it's published rate. The court leaves no
doubt that it's ruling applies to all rail-
roads. This is expected to give the In
dependent coal producers a fair show
once more. The court declares that the
purpose of the law twas to procure an
equality of rates to ALL The decision
was delivered by Justice White.
The Mutual Sues McCurdy.
Following the publication of letter
from Associate Justice Peckham OF
the supreme court to Chairman Trues-
dale of the Mutual Life's self investi-
eating committee urging that action
be taken at once against former Pres
ident McCurdy in view Of his reported
intention of going to Europe soon,
President Pea body Of the Mutual an
nounced that the company had begun
suits for restitution Of funds against
| Richard A McCurdy, son Robert H.
and Charles II. Raymond, head OF the
Mutual's metropolitan agency. All OF
| the plaintiffs accepted service through
| their lawyers.
The retirement of StuyyeSant Fish
| as a member Of the Investigating com
mittee was due to President Peabody's
refusal to supply certain information
asked for. The officers Of the company
admitted that certain records Of the
| supply department disappeared with
Andrew Fields, it's head, and were
gone for good. Later Mr.. Fish got out
of the board of trustees.
/ Pat Grove Rearrested.
! Although Pat Grove was acquitted
by the Omaha jury Of the charge of
kidnapping the son Of Edward Cudahy,
| the millionaire packer. and of obtain
| ing 5000 ransom, he was arrested
| moment later on a charge of holding
up and robDing two street cars last
| July. Uhe judge expressed surprise
when the verdict of the jury was an
nounced, and the jury is said to have
! SO decided because Of bitter prejudice
against the beef trust and because OF
Mr.. Cudahy's connection herewith.
Held For Steunenbers's Murder.
President Charles H. Meyer and Sec
rotary William D. Haywood of the
| Western Federation of Miners and G..
A. Pettibone, former member Of the
executive board, were arrested at Den
YER on the charge of conspiracy and
being accessories to the murder Of eX-
Governor Frank Steunenberg at Cald-
well, Ida, on Dec. 80. The arrests were
made by the request Of Governor Good
ing of Idaho, and the prisoners were
promptly extradited by Governor Nc
Donald of Colorado and We're hurried
to Boise City, Ida, on a special train
with dozen armed guards. They were
taken later to the state penitentiary for
safety. Vincent St John, president Of
the Miners union at Burke, Ida, was
also arrested. The authorities claim to
lave Ian II custo.5, Harry Orchard,