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~TOWERMEN STOP A TRAIN.
Union Of Three strike Against an order 70
Work Twelve Hours q Day.

CALEDONIA. n. ", Dec. 23.-The Lehigh
Valley Railroad crosses the Buffalo, Roches-
ter and Pittsburg Railroad at grade near
this pIace-and the trains on eth r road are
pa .sed throu gh on signals operated from a
tower. The Lehigh Valley has run the
tower, with three mel VOL. ing on an eight
hour schedule. Last week orders came from
the headquarters Of the western division
in Buffalo 10 cut the force to two men, each
to work twelve hours a day. They were to
get an Increase in pay OF SO a month.
The tower hands couldn't see things that
way and organized a union OF three. When
the Black Diamond Express came along
from the west at about noon last Wednes-
day the engineer found the signal set against
him. He stopped the train and climbed
down from the cab to find ont what was the
matter. The operator in the tower didn't
know anything about IL. He hadn't re-
ceived any orders to stop the train.
Al about that time the towerman intro
duced himself. He was very sorry 10 detain
the engineer and the passengers, but just
"A soon as the chief dispatcher saw NJ to
rescind that order reducing the tower force
the Black Diamond could proceed. Until
that happened the signal and the switch
were set against her. He was acting under
instructions from the union Of three.
The telegraph wires began to hum with
messages, the engineer continued to swear
and the passenger amused themselves by
walking the ties, while the towerman, lean
ing out OF a window. grinned and ate his
lunch. The telegraph operator finally re-
corded a message from Buffalo resembling
the order, the signal and the switch were
thrown and the Black Diamond sped on
its WaV.
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CAPT. MAckLSN sHOT ny ROnRER.
Nst BcReyea Shsi nrveage Tor Nesrs ssa.
dIers' D1sznlasal Nm sought


FL RENO. o. T.. Dec. ss.-The masked
negro wh shot Capt. Edgar A. Aacklin,
commanding Company ID, T~wenty-hfth
United States Infantry. at his quarters IN
this garrison asst Friday night has dhssp
peared completely.
Major c. W. Penroee. Commanding Fort
Reno, has employed a number Of detectives
in the case. Tn negro was trailed by q
bloodhound four miles 10 Darlington station.
on the Rock Island Railroad. where IL 10
believed be got aboard . train and left the
country.
The regulation army campaign hat
dropped by tine negro in his Tight Is ell
he left behind. This hat vas used to give
the bloodhound the scent in following the
trail. Ii bears the number IS, showing
that at one time il belonged to some man In
the T~wenty-hfth Infantry Regiment. The
company letter Was worn Cd.
The los; army hat 10 not absolute evidence
thar the assault was made by q soldier. a.
these hate have come into he possession Of
many persons living near Fort Reno. The
belief among officers at Fort Reno IL that
II the crime was committed by one OF the
negro soldiers discharged in disgrace from
Companies q. c and ID for refusal to.dls-
close the names OF Lne TtOtefe AZ rOft bfOWns
Tex, last August Il was O for robbery
and not for revenge.
Few OF these dischar Sed men are known
TO be in Oklahoma. Capt Macklin was poet
exchange ofioer and frequently had large
sums Of money In his quarters. Only per-
sons acquainted at the post probably would
ave know ledge OF this fac1.
Anumber OF tbs dischar ged negro soldiers
were practically pennibess IN they left
For Reno. That the shooting vas rot
one by q man in the garrison was shown
by the presence OF al the troops when in
spection was held Immediately after the
attack upon Macklin.
Detectives are searching for an e~x-oonvict,
J.C Eubank. who was az Fort Reno At dusk
on the night Of the shooting. Eubank was
sentenced In 1895 to eight years in the TEXAS
pe~nitenfiary for counterfeiting. In size he
fits the description OF the man who o
Mackln. sEubank was in need Of money
and was selling q o relating TO his prison
experience. Since the shooting no trace Of
him has been found.
Capt. Macklin is strong and able to ak
freely with his friends. despite his wounds.
His full recovery is expected in q few weeks.
One bullet. the first. struck ain in the left
temple, glanced downward through his
mouth and lodged in his lower right jaw,
embedding itself in the bone, which was
fractured. The OF her bullet, which knocked
Macklin from his feet and rendered him
unconscious for q short time. hit him slightly
10 the left Of his heart and passed over his
ribs beneath the skin 70 his back. where il
was easily removed.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-24
NOON sERIIfES ~ FACTORIES.
Federation NJ Churches Plans 10 Reach
FRS NJ Midday.

The church and labor committee OF the
Federation OF Churches and Christ ian Or
g~anizatious in this city has made plans
for o series OF religious meetings for factory
month OF February. The committee is
made up OF clergymen representing all
the Protestant demonstrations. The Rev
Charles Sickle, supeFintendent OF the de-
partment OF church sse2 labor OF the Home
n chairman
The plan " to get the consent OF shop
owners and then 20 attract the workinkmen
a. soon az the noon whistle blows by ing
oornetist play sacred music, Singers
~ ~ oe snpgile% mans Sns nisn "a h I'll
tried in Chicago and has worked well.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-24
A Merry Christmas
For Two.
YOURSELF and the one YOU help

Yourself and the one YOU help.
Santa Claus will be on duty Christmas
Day At our Office. answering emergency
calls.
Hurry in your giit, large or small. 10 fill
empty stockings, empty dinner baskets,
empty coal bins-empty hearts starving
for q token OF thoughtful kindness.
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PRAISE FOR HARTMAN.
Gov. Pardee % california Thanks m M FOR
Colorado RIyer Action.

Referring to the recent overflow OF the
Colorado River into the Imperial Valley, Cali
%fornia. and the messages which passed be-
tween President Roosevelt and u. H. Har.
riman in regard TO the matter. Gov. George
c. Pardee OF California has wired Mr.. Har.
riman as follows:
Il rejoice at being informed by the Presi-
dent that hi Southern Pacific Railroad
will at once proceed 20 repair the Colorado
River break. pending permanent settle.
q OF the whole question by Congress
l thank you for your action, which viii
save great financial and territorial losses 10
iAdividuas and this State"
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Chess.

Word came from Ithaca yesterday that
cornell University had finally selected her
team FOR the eighth annual tournament Of
the Triangular College Chess League. which
viii be begun In this city next Wednesdsy
morning. The choice fell upon Roy T. Biaca
W. n. Hughes and H.. b. Stone Of Pennsy
xanIa and \: n, Sweet and O. r. Mccoy 81
brown. With the exception OF Hughes and
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Flames at Port Jefferson

PORr JEFFERSON, l.. l., Dec. 2s.-The
Edwards residence, on East Hill. which was
occupied by Herbert s. Wells, was destroyed
by hre early this morning. The family
escaped but lost all their effects. Mr..
and Mrs. Wells and their two children
were cared for by neighbons. The Are is
supposed to have started from a defective
nue. There was a high northwest gale
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-24
Died while at Prayer In Church

While pra ing at the morning service in
". Michael's Roman Catholic Church in
Jerome street near Atlantic avenue avenue
East New York. yesterday Mrs. MARY
N eehan. IS years old. of s24 Shepherd
avenue was stricken with heart failure.
She died before the arrival OF a physician.
Her death interrupted the services. One
OF the priests administered the last rites OF
the Church to her just before she expired.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-24
II Useful presents"
some folks preach.
What is more useful
than content? Give a man
a box of cigars - and glad
den his heart.

The entire scheme Of the
United is this: Have just
the night thing for every
man and make it easy for
him to find that thing.
You know your friend
likes a high grade clear
Havana cigar.
Coodl There's the Ha-
brand:
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TRIBUTES TO her IA YEARS.
,FORsBTH STREET. fELEBR iTES
YRaL M4RkSS BTRTHD4y.

Sne sits T., tsr Etrr srnShlng asd Tells
N Creep saerirs TO se'en Iaisis t'frss
. . Rev -Tss es-s Keeps Hr awe.
sass <es i~sss-B ntr nds to s~e y
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-24

But perhaps he prefers a
mild Domestic. II so, here's
a ia to choose from:
Bensfse.os Superior. $50 s2.5o
Cap. Msrys, lnyinclbles. (25) $50
Roxboro~ lnviseibles, (2S) LIS
Gen. Bssddosk Coloniab. (S0) ZOO
La Belle Creole Perfectos, (5O) 800
the perfection Of good
taste and usefulness is
achieved in a hundred ways
on our Smokers Articles
and Novelty counters.
There you find gifts from
25c. upwards-he kindo5
gift you want 10 keep for
yourself
Mail 0rdcra klled at store prices
delivery charges prepaid. United
Cigar Stores Co, Mail Order Service
Room 100. t4I-ia5 West 18th ST.. n. Y.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-11-01

The Free Pass-Holders Policing Squad
The Most Powerful Weapon of this Polie
Bribery System.
Professional Pass Distributors and Pass
The Seductive influence of the Free Pa
Passes and Perjury.
The Lobbyists Organize the Legislature
Pass Bribery leads to Graft.
The Free Pass System Leads to Double
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-11-01
GREAT DEMAND
BEFORE PUBLISHED

Mt. Pleasant. Text want copy
OF that book. Geo. M. Roberts.
Parsons, w. VAL notice that you
have published book entitled The
Free Pass Bribery System" and |
W ould like to read the same. Send
to me copy and will return to you
price for same. J. r. Scout
Greenville, Text wish to order
copy of your book. Please quote
me price. J.P. Yates.
Greenville, Tex.-Please send me
a copy of your book with bill for the
same and will send you the amount.
B. O. Evans.
Royalton. Mimi Please find enclos-
ed 81. 90 for The Free Pass Bribery
system" Most likely l will take the
agency for it. J. V. Raglan.
Lisbon, O.-Whcn can I get your
book and what is the price?
Northfeld. Mimi desire to obtain
a copy of your book. }. 5. Trip.
Bennett, Neb.- Enclosed please find
s1.Co n p. o. tor The Free Pass Brl-
berry System" Gerhardt konoster.
Minden. Neb.-Find enclosed $500
one for your New Book. remain
der to apply on my subscription TO
The Independent. j. ,. Canaoy.
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road methods are exposed in scathing terms.
MT. Berge made his cam align for governor
upon the railroad pass issue and the fact that
he ran many thousands ahead of his ticket
shows in measure the deep in crest the people
of Nebraska are taking in this phase oft erail-
road problem. ''The Free Pass Bribery System"
is a valuable contribution to current political
discussion and should have a wide circulation
among those who are interested in making the
railroads the servants, rather than the masters.
of the people
Eminent Educator Endorses II
Lincoln Neb.--Hon. George w. Berge My
Dear Nr. Berge: / have just finished reading
'"The Free Pass Bribery System, and close it
with the conviction that it will have career.
1t is the clearest and completest explanation of
current western politics that have ever seen.
Your style is terse. brilliant. and effective, you
have avoided partsanship, and you have ex-
pressed yourself with greet moderation and
self-restrant. Although the book deals with
Nebraska condi ions, it will no doubt attract
attentioi outside the state. hope you will not
fail to send copy to the Hon. James Bryce,
author Of THE American Commonw alth !"
who always appreciates realistic studies OF
American politics. With the best wishes for o
hearty reception of your book, l remain.
EDWARD A. Ross.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-11-01
THE CoMMoNER

George W. Berge, of Lincoln, editor and pub
Usher of the Nebraska Independent and fusion
candidate for Governor in 1904 has published
hook entitled "The Free Pass Br berry System"
Mr. Berge deals with the pass trib ry evil in
plain language and points out with unerrng
precision the evils that follow in the train of
this form of political corruption. He is not
content with showing how politics is corrupted
but shows beyond dispute the demoraiizing ef-
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-11-01
The Issue i'm Nebraska

Berge Popust candidate for Gov
would elected by
majority the Roosevelt landslide He made
of Scathng terms
the professional lobby and the free bribery sys
insisted these the nstrumenateS through
which the railroads procured the from the peope
their freight
people whenever railroad
The campaign without parallel
battling since that n
paign year all parties in Nebraska will declare
against this vicious bribery system Cane
legislature will toll its death knel.
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Astounding Disclosures
ey. The
o I t h e
Is Soinsid

it, Like paralysis
steals has him in its before be is aware OF It,
its free organization
police the railroads in their
taxation Of their
perty dispute bel them and the
author shows how this
organization dictates nominations for ONCE how
pulls and independent how 1t
controls legislatures and awmakng Tha this Bribery sys
first DO deS oyod boforo tho people can Get
touching the ontio of tho rail-
roads contention of tho author In this book.
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Ex-Lleutenant Governor Endorses It

York Neb.-HOn. George W. Berge. Ny Dear
Sir: am reading your book, 'Ihe Free Pass
Bribery System" and hasten to assure you of
my high appreciation of it, 1t is an able inter
esting an instructive exposition of the infiu-
ence OF the pass in defeating wholesome rail-
road legislation and in maintaining most de-
testable railroad domination in this country.
Your book is a timely and valuable contrbu-
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The Railroads and the U. S. Senate

To overthrow railroad state or st
with their be
BY des royine the free bribery system: strike them
their Able This book strikes feevoss
erfNy tho evils OF
time. and with uneErins precision the po!iti
col which beGets 1t is the only book ever
subject everybody viii read it.
than 800 Illustrated and bound
in heavy cloth
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ton to the discussion of the paramount issue Of
the hour and Will, no do BIT, have great inlu-
ence in centering attent on upon the most po-
tent and demoraiizing agency of corruption in
existence Everybody ought to read it.
E. A. GILBERT.
candidate Seeks information
Jeromeville, OIL have always looked upon
the pass as polite br be- am sure your book
will interest me. Please send a copy to my ad-
dress and will remit you the price Of your book
whatever it Is. We are hoping to elect our gov
eTnor Pattison and we may have a majority
in the legislature and am hopeful Of getting
some legis1 ion on this subject at the coming
session if reelected. DAVID ELEY.
Values The Book Highly
Bridgeport. Neb.-I think that every voter in
Nebraska should read It, would not be with
out it for four prices of 1t. G. e. CALDWELL
Former Land Commits sIoner's View
Normal, Neb.--I have scanned its pages with
much satisfaction. 1t treats the subject in all
of its phases and leaves no point unexhausted
1t ought to be read by every voter in the whole
country. To all it will be found full Of interest
and to many it will prove a veritable revela-
taon ]. V. WOLFE.
Fighting the Pass Evil
Weatherford, rex.-I am making fight down
here against this evil. r. L. SrERNIs.
Texas Legislator Needs II
Waxohachie, TEXAS a member Of the last
two legislatures of this state have striven for
anti free pass legislation, and desire to read
what you have to say fnasmuch as expect to
renew my efforts next session. J.M.ALDERDICE.
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YORK. NEB., DEMOCRAT

ssThe contents of the book highly salts
factory. AS It. title imparts, it is a discussion
OF the pass evil and is forciblv and clearly writ
ten. 1t shows up the methods by which the
railroad lmpanies de eat railroad legislation
and maintain their dom MON over the state
through the instrumentality in the main by the
raj roa pass. The book strikes fearlessly and
powerfully at one of the greatest evils OF our
time and ought to meet with hearty reception
from the reading public"
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-11-01
THE REPUBLICAN,.

1.-THE Free Pass Bribery System is book Of
Nebraska production and consists of various
addresses, new spaper editorials and chapters
in vigorous denuncation of the free pass evil.
The author is George w. Berge, a lawyer OF
I.inco n. and editor of the Independent newspa-
per, who ran for governor of the state in 1894 on
the fusion ticket. Mr.. Berge speaks strongly,
and his handling of the poll .icians who accept
these little brides is scathing as it ought 70 be-
1t is his opinion that the people will never Sc
cure through their legislative agencies an eff
fectye control of the railroads as long as the
free pass control of politicians is tolerated.
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whole shocked the disclosures OF money b
this book the startling revelation that
railroad bribery evil than bribery with mon
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| n fuence
free pass
iOuS that
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State Institutions in Grip of Pass Bribery System
The Betrayal of the People by PassH Holding Official
No Hope for Railroad Regulation From the Nationa
Until the Free Pass System is Destroyed in the
Serving Two Masters.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1906-10-05
ROBBED THE STRONG BOX
Took Two twenty Dollar Gold Pieces
From His Employer

Ben Eurrets, working on John
Anderson's farm near Hampden.
was arrested the first of the week
for stealing two twenty dollar gold
pieces from Anderson's strong
box. Eurrets had been paid off
and was going to his eastern home.
He knew where Anderson kept his
money, and when he took his de-
parture the money also disappear
ed. He had one of the gold pieces
changed into bills at the Hampden
bank. As soon as Anderson mis-
sed his money, he had All officer
wire to Lakota to intercept Eur
rets. He was arrested in Lakota
and brought Devils Lake. The
evidence produced at the trial be-
fore Judge Henry was strong
enough to warrant the prisoner
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day evening Oct. 10th. The
money is to go to a worthy cause
and all the people in that neigh
borhood are urged TO be present.
Smyser Baughman, day clerk
In the Metropole hotel, Fargo,
came up yesterday to take his
hrst degree in Masonry, and to
visit his parenes.
The Epworth League will
hold their regular monthly bust
ness meeting at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. n G. Gurnee on Sat
urday evening at 8 o'clock. All
young people invited.
The Ladies Aid society Of the
Methodist church will give q
fifteen cent social at the home 81
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Taylor OF
Sixth street, on Friday evening
Oct. 9Th. Come and have 3
good time.
i is understood that the blue
prints are ont for the new
freight depot for Devils Lake
which the Great Northern in.
tends to build next summer.
The structure will be Of stone
and brick. ard will be amply
large to take care Of the con.
stantly increasing business 81
the company at this point fol
years to come.
One Of the stellar attraction
of the season will be a new
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the Commercial Club Of that city,
for copy Of the August number
Eof the North Dakota M agaziine.
which4is issued BY the agricultur-
al department Of the state. 1t con-
tains an elaborate and handsome
Fly illustrated article On Ramsey
County one Of the greatest coun-
ties Of the state. It gives every
information that the homeseeker
and investor could ask for. Facts
are presented which prove Ramsey
County. North Dakota, most de-
sirable region in which to make
your home It raises nearly four
million bushels Of wheat, oats, fax
and rye. We hope to- publish
some extended extracts from this
valuable publication in our next
issue. Farm Loans and City
Bonds, Chicago 4.
WE n Orr came up from Crazy
last Saturday to do some shop
ping.
Attorney j G Adamson 81
Bottineau rs in the city shaking
hands with old friends
This week Tom Miller bur
chased the Mrs. Tyvan residence
for q Iteration Of 81, SOC
cash.
The city council at the meet.
ing Monday night did little
business besides passing the two
ordinances which are published
IN this issue Of the Int Ocean.
Theodore Hanson was in town
Monday with sample Of corr
raised on his farm this year,
The ears average about ter
inches in length and are wei
filled with plump, healthy ker.
lnels. The varieties raised are
Flint and Early Dent or Mime.
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will be IN better shape this fall
than it has for many years,

Iiia al it mas IOr many years,
Our schools are progressing
very nicely under the manage
3ment Of Mr. HI. S. Upper and
Miss Margaret Ekanger.
Johnson Bros. lost their sepa-
rator last week by fire, this is
the second one they have lost in
the same manner within the last
two years. This is a hard stroke
on the boys, but they are not
the kind to mourn, but are up
and at it again. We like to
see such pluck.
W. Fl. Reid is placing a wind
mill on his farm west of town
which will help a great deal in
taking care Of his stock. His
present tenant, John s. Robin
sou, is doing the work and
Jack is a hustler.
Mrs. Peter Anderson IS visit
ing with her mother for a few
weeks in the southeastern part
of the state.
M. D. Butler is building "a
barn on the block he lately
purchased.
O. A. Tinglestad who has
been teaching private school
here during the summer months
left for st. Paul last week.
3. G. Arlnstad is erecting q
comfortable resid ence on his
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sofa King. MI. Hanson has
raised field corn ON his farm fora
number Of years but went into
it more extensively this year
than in former years. He has
s335 acres from which he anticii-
1pates a yield of not more than
40 bushels per acre, OF about
Y, 400 bushels. The fact is now
thoroughly demonstrated that
corn can be successfully and
profitabl " raised in this north
Eern climate. and farmers will do
we'll to secure northern grown
seed seed that Isl acclifnated y
and plant q few acres each year.
Churchs Ferry Sun.
w. Breakey has his new
resid ence we'll under way It id
located near the flour mill, Id
which institution Mr. Breakey
Is employed Ass book keep per.
George o Walton, travelling
passenger agent of the MilWau-
kee, was in the city w Wednesday
and Thursday looking after the
interests Of his road
Ont Of 70 sidential post
Offices Id North Dakota, Devils
) Lake stands seventh iii oOst-
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Second avenue, which will be
ready for occupancy in q few
days.
Alex Cray is building a very
nice residence on his farm d few
miles southwest of town.
Alfred Pihlgreen returned
from Minnesota last week and
will help the Northwestern