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Morris tribune., 1907-09-28

It did so promptly. Margaret, who
had decided that fervid and ecstatic
love was not at all likely to come her
way, awoke one fine morning to the
realization that the universe had In it
just one man-Jack's impossible, pow
erty stricken, irresistible cousin-and
Jacks cousin, who had laughed at Mar
garet's feminine cynicism and pretense
of GOODNESS, felt that she and she alone
could be the complement to his life.
They we're both unhappy enough to
give them credit for some good inten-
tons, but in the midst of their unhap-
piness they were supremacy conscious
Of what trif1e misery was compared
to the JOY of seeing each other.
Margaret knew perfectly in her few
sane hours that she did not wish to
marry Louis Radcliffe. She realized
that he would develop into thorough
ly undesirable sort of husband, even
apart from his poverty.
eff only | could get over this" she
moaned to herself. Eat forty l should
be wretched with him. At forty |
should be comfortable if not madly
happy with Jack. If only-if only /
were forty now!'
1t was one day when she and Louis
had sat for an hour staring ahead of
them at the sea that the climax came.
"Why don't you talk" demanded
Margaret, finding her heart beats OPP
pressiye.
because cannot say what wish
to-" he answered Then Of course he
proceeded to say the things which he
should not have said, and for few
minutes the sea and sky reeled before
their eyes and they breathed as II IN
a trance. after which, according to the
sacrificial modern manner, they decid.
ed to part, and the next day the com.
munity was startled to learn that Mr..
Radcliffe was going to Europe.
Then it was that Margaret showed
how thoroughly lacking she was In the
modern mercenary spirit she had al.
ways claimed. 1t gave her mourn
full satisfaction to think that, though
she could not marry Louis, who, to tell
the truth, had not asked her to do so,
she need not marry Jack. So she
broke her engagement promptly and
proceeded to indulge herself In her
great grief She heard nothing OF
either Of the cousins for long time.
Morris tribune., 1907-09-28
The MORRIS TRIBUNE
J. c. MORRISON Editor ana Publisher.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER rs, 1907.
THE RATE CASE.

Things have moved rapidly in the railroad
rate suits the past week. Judge Lockren hand
ed down decision granting the temporary in
junction asked by the railroad to the COM
modify freight rates, but denying it as to the
two-cent fare and the merchandise rates which
are allowed to stand during the progress of the
suit The decision is not wholly satisfactory to
either side, but the commodity rates were
especially the bone of contention, the decision
is regarded as a little more favorable to the
railroads.
The hardship imposed by the decision is
that the present commodity rate will be allowed
to stand during the course of long litigation
and for that reason Acknowledgement Young
Immediately took steps to force the issue in
manner which would carry it quickly to the
supreme court of the United States He inme-
diately sued for writ of mandamus to compel
orthernPacific to put the commodity rates
into effect and by doing so put himself in con-
tempt of the United States court. For this he
may be arrested, anb then by habeas CORPUS
proceedings carry the question as to whether
suit against the attorney general is not suit
against the state Immediately to the United
States supreme court.
Nothing has of the action, far
however, for the railroads refuse to "play ball."
Tn other words they refuse to call Judge Lock
re1n's attention to the contempt and this
method of obtaining early adjudication of
the case may fail
Mr.. Young is being highly praised, how
ever for the ability and determination he is
showing in trying to put into force the state
4I,; bod foil dot
to succeed will find some other way.
Morris tribune., 1907-09-28
Z N G Fl A N T E ID

Margaret Brockton never for an in
slant suspected herself of being SEN
timentalist She thought she was mod
ern In every particular, including heart
and soul She was charming. she
knew, and somewhat vain, clever and
q little mercenary and thoroughly
worldly wise and worldly minded, and
vet there were three years when Miss
Brockton rivaled any old time heroine
of romance in her sentimental attitude.
1t happened in this wise: One day
when she was twenty three there came
to her a certain stalwart fellow she
had known from infancy and told her
what she already knew-that he loved
her and wished to marry her Miss
Brockton, liking him exceedingly well,
realizing how pleasant life might be
made with his money, his name, his
devotion to he. md his companionship
and deciding that the ecstatic love Of
which poems and novels treated would
never come to her anyway, accepted
him. The engagement came out duly.
The cups and saucers came in. Mar
garet liked Jack Whittlestone a great
deal and found the position of fiancee
charming, and all was well.
Then the villain appeared upon the
scene in the shape Of Louis Radcliffe,
Jacks cousin. Louis was delight
fully unmOdern person, who seemed
to have taken for his model some or
the early Victorian heroes. He was
combination Of youthful romanticism,
elderly cynicism and other interesting
qualities. He had superb scorn Of
the conventions, magnificent belief
In himself and corresponding ami
able skepticism in regard to other peo-
pie.
He interested" Margaret greatly,
she said, at first. Then she ceased to
say anything about him. Jack, not be-
ing skilled in the ways OF women did
not worry over either his betrotheds
speech or it's absence. He knew the
new woman well enough not to assert
his rights and bid her have less CON
versation with his cousin, even had he
wished to do SO. Liberty being the
law Of Margarets life and unsuspect-
ing good nature of Jacks, the situation
had every chance to complicate itself,
Morris tribune., 1907-09-28
FEEDING Adds 10 Fertility.

When a flock Of sheep Is kept on a
field the land will he made fertile in
short time, as the sheep not only dis,
tribute the manure, but press 1t into
the ground by trampling, the loss be-
Ing but little. For that reason It has
been said that "the foot OF the sheep
is gold to the land" A flock of sheep.
however, cannot add anything to the
land other than to prevent waste Of
materials, which they naturally con-
sumo and are therefore more valuable
when they are fed at barn at night,
the additional food rendering the ma,
nure more valuable.
Morris tribune., 1907-09-28
His Ambition.

What do you want to become when
you grow up, Tommiep
"A fireman"
"And why. young MANI"
"'Cause when Willie Browns house
catches fire could take an AK an
KNOCK the stufin' outn t."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Morris tribune., 1907-09-28

With Johnson talked of for president on the
Democratic ticket and his boom seems to have
new life) and Clapp talked of for vice.
president, it may not be such a fiction for Min
nesota mothers to tell their boys they may
some day be president.
Morris tribune., 1907-09-28

Judge Lockren has been Knocked by the
newspapers from one end of the state to the
other on account of his decision of the railroad
rate cases. Such universal criticism of judg-
ment is unusual-but it is interesting to note
that contempt of federal district court must
be committed in it's presence.
Morris tribune., 1907-09-28

the national convention, but it will not do to
have merely passive candidate for the place
there must be aggressive work along the line if
such movement is to succeed.
Much comment favorable to Senator Moses
3. Clapp as Minnesota's candidate for vice
president may be heard all over the state and it
is not at all impossible that definite move
ment, looking to an aggressive candidacy, may
be inaugurated by the Republican party
of the state, with Senator Clapp the central
figure. Such campaign, if in the right hands,
would make the popular senator formidable
factor in the race, with excellent chances of Sc
curing the position"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-20
MICHIGAN CROP REPORT.

For the month of October, the mean
temperature and rainfall through out
the State were below tue normal The
fore part of the month was cloudy and
rainy the last decade was clear and
pleasant Killing frost occurred in
the Upper Peninsula OF the lst and
Sth, and were general over the State
on the 18th.
WHEAT-The condition Of wheat
as compared with an average per cent
is ~ in the southren and northern
counties, 81 in the central. counties
and So in the State
The total number of bushels of
wheat marketed by farmers in October
at 1870 Touring mills is 22i, 4l4 AID at
100 elevators and TO grain dealers i5S-
SO or total OF 81. 06a bushels OF
this amount 2gi. 45G mishel were
marketed in the southern four tiers of
counties. 81, 100 in the central counties
and 81 4O1 in the northern counties.
The estimated total number OF bushels
of wheat marketed i'm the three
months. August October is ,. $50. 0OO
Seventy one mills. elevators and grain
dealers report DO wheat marketed in
October.
CORN The estimate average yield
of corn in bushels is 80 in the State
aud southern counties and % in the
central and northern counties The per
cent cut up for fodder in the southern
counties is ~. in the central counties
u. in the northern counties 81, and
in the State 80.
CLOVER SEED-The per cent of
acreage of clover seed harvested as
compared with average years in the
State and northern counties is 66. lin
the southern counties 6s and in the
central counties So. The average yield
pab acre in bushels in the southern
counties is l.35. in the central couD-
ties LIS in the northern counties
2 10 spd in the State ! 80
IOl AlOES- ne estimated average
yield per acre. in bushels in the south
ern and central counties is si4, in the
northern counties lOS. and in the State
80
COMMERCIAL FERTILIZERS
The per cent of farmers who ha' Q used
commercial fertilizers on their wheat
this fail in the southern ana central
counties l. Is and in the northern
counties / and in the State IL.
LIVE STOCK The average condi-
tion of horses. cattle and swine in the
state Is 90 and sheep 90
George a Prescott
Secretary Of State
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-20
Hearst Loses Out on Mayoralty
Recount Bill
VOTES WON'T BE COUNTED
Court of Appeals Unanimously De-
cides Legislative Measure Is unoon-
stltutIonsI on Three Grounds
Hearst Still Has a Chance.

Albany, Nov. 2O.-Willlam Randolph
Hearst cannot attack the validity OF
George b. McClellan's election in No.
yember. 1905, to the Office of mayor OF
New York under the provisions Of the
so-called recount bill passed by the
legislature last winter The court OF
appeals has unanimously declared the
act unconstitutional; but, in its opin-
ion, points out that Hearst has still
a sufficient remedy in the quo war
ranto suit now pending.
The court finds the act unconstitu.
tlonal on three grounds.
First-In that il provides for an
original canvass OF the ballots cast
at the 1905 election by others than the
bipartisan boards of canvassers pre-
scribed by Art VI. of Sec. of the
constitution.
Second-In that as a judicial deter
mination OF title to Office IL fails 70
accord Mcclellan his constitutional
rights to trial by jury
Third-In that y applies the right
OF the legislature to legislate a man
into Office.
Chief Judge Cullen writes the opin-
ion. which is voluminous. with the
concurrence of the other judges who
sat In the case
The case came mp on appeals from
orders OF the appellate division In the
first snd second departments, both OF
which upheld the law, though the
Judges in the first department. even
while formally sustaining the act. de-
clared their belief that II was uncon-
stitutional refraining from so adjudg-
ing In their decision, however, be-
cause they deemed il inexpedlent 10
send to the highest court conflicting
judgments from coordinate courts.
The court OF appeals reversed both
Judgments
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-20
Country Should Appreciate What
Railroads Are Doing.
so DECLARES JAMES ]. HILL.
Transportation Facilities Can Hardly
Keep Pace With Growing condl-
tions-scaroIty Of Money and Re
Iuctsnce to Invest overshadOw Out
look.

Kansas City, Nov. 20.-James j.
Hill of St Paul. executive head Of
the Great Northern railway, was the
principal speaker at the thirteenth an
nual banquet OF the Commercial club
In this city.
Hill discussed the Commercial de-
velopment OF the Mississippi valley"
and gave comprehensive history and
review OF industrial conditions as they
exist today. He said in part:
"The transportation facilities OF the
whole country are and have been I'M.
equaled TO its present means They
must be made equal 10 the burdens
they bear or the country cannot pros
per The whole situation declares
that we must have more new lines
more double tracks. more and greatly
enlarged terminal facilities
"a year ago 7 said that II would
require $5.5O0.000 600 or 100000.
900 a wear for FIVE wears 10 make our
railroad facilities equal 70 Che de-
mands upon them Although substan-
TALLY The amount Of money suggested
by me as Indispensable hes been col
lected and spent the railroads have
barely held their own and the future
remains 70 be provided for.
"Thers are but two reasons. actual
scarcity Of money ana reluctance 90
invest. which overshalow the outlook.
Promising enterprises can no LONGER
be financed on any basis consistent
with present rates and conditions.
"A more serious factor. perhaps the
controlling factor of the situation in
this country is the shock given to
confidence IN our investments al over
the world and the consequent limita.
tion OF credit
Before we again realize a favoring
disposition TO invest there must be
different temper, larger view OF jus.
tice. a better appreciation of what the
railroads Of the United States have
done and are doing as compared with
those OF the rest OF the world and 4
settled policy of fair and reasonable
liberal treatment. and protection for
ward railroad property. which should
have the rights common 70 other prop
erty. mus be considered as well as
the duty OF the railroad to the pub
lie
1T is time for the whole country 10
sober down and think out the problem
before IT,"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-20
Meetings Postponed.

Cincinnati. Nov. 2O.-The meeting
OF the Cincinnati. Hamilton and Day.
ton railroad stockholders, which was
scheduled TO be held here Tuesday to
take final steps looking to the cancel
lation of the lease OF the Pere Mar.
quette road to the Cincinnati. Hamil-
ton and Dayton. was postponed until
Dec. 9 The postponement was
caused by the action of the Pere Mar
quette stockholders. who on meeting
in Detroit, decided to hold their meet
ing on Dec 3 AT that meeting II IS
expected the Pere Marquette will vote
that the lease Of the road TO the Gin
cinnau. Hamilton and Dayton o. can
oelied. The stockholders Of the Tat
fer road are expected 10 faufy this
action at their meeting the following
day.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-20

No Federal officer Shall 90 70 Con.
ventlon es Delegate For Him.


vention ss Delegate For Him.
Detroit Nov. 2O.--A Washington
correspondent OF The Detroit News
wires his paper the following:
Those federal officials who have
been openly and secretly working for
another term for President Roosevelt;
have just heard something drop which
is likely 10 affect their activities.
Hon. Frank II. Hitchcock. first as
sistant postmaster-general, has been
one OF those, and there are others.
But Hitchcock has been the most
lively
The ching which has happened 70
these energetic and patriotic people
has been a message from the presl-
dent himself couched In terms that
have no doubt that he means business
The exact language cannot Of course.
be given, but the message ran some
thing as follows:
Il cannot, OF course, control the po
litical choice Of public servants, nor
direct them in the exercise Of their
inherent rights as citizens. but there
IS one order coming within my prov.
lnce that | will and DO issue. II Is
this No federal officer must go to the
next Republican national convention
as a Roosevelt delegate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-20
RATING LEAGUE

Many business men of Alma have
recently become associated with the
National Rating League OF Chicago.
This firm is collection agency that
employs all honorable means TO collect
accounts against debtors more particu-
larly those that have moved away from
this city, and are beyond the reach OF
the business men. Their success IN
collecting old debts considered outlaw
ed. has been remarkable, and all with
whom they have done business are
much pleased with the results OH
tanned
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-20
stereOptlcOn For School Purposes.

Port Huron. Mich. Nov 2O.-With
the idea OF popularizing the studies.
Principal Rose Osterhout of tha Wash.
ington school. has secured a stereopti-
con machine and Illustrations 10 go
with the studies. Superintendent OF
Schools Lewis says he believes the
innovation will create an interest In
the studies which Otherwise MIGHT be
lacking So far as the principals Of
local schools and the superintendent
know this is the only school in the
state which uses this method Of teach
ing
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-20

Vassar Mich. Nov. 90 William H.
Haskin ana wife. both about 20 years
OF age and residents OF Millington
had remarkably narrow escape from
death IN runaway here The horse
which Is blind. became frightened and
dashed down Huron street toward the
Cass river Fearful lest they should
be thrown over the rail. the old man
put his entire strength on one rein.
turning the animal into the plate glass
window OF J. L. Roots store The
horse was badly cut and Mr.. and Mrs.
Hsskn were thrown 70 the pavement
receiving some minor cuts and bruises.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-20

Kalamazoo. Mich, Nov 2o.-Alder
man J. p Mumey has served notice ON
other members of the city council that
he proposes 20 bring injunction pro.
ceedinps 10 prevent the salaries of
the city clerk and city engineer from
being increased $500 a year. Repub.
licans were about 10 increase the sal
arv Of the new Republican city clerk.
and Democrats then demanded more
money for the Democratic employee
In the council he charged other alder.
men with INDUCING in child's play.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-20

Perry. Mich. Nov 2O-Neighbors
OF Thomas Foley, who was pardoned
from Jackson prison by Governor
Pingree. have complained 10 the auth
ofities Of Folley's alleged cruel treat.
ment OF i2-year-old boy. bound out
TO him They claim Foley mistreats
the lad h'hiWallv but their anger took
high pitch on q recent evening BE.
cause the boy was somewhat late en-
getting the COWS Follev is alleged to
have beaten him insausihle Justice
Hewley is INVESTIGATING
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-20

Owosa Mich Nov 20-Glalgs Gill
Die AGED 70 years started for Saginaw
saving thal sho was soiu. 90 visit
eir f3eud The youIf voman's
mother has now received q letter from
heg dauehte saying That SHE was
married TO CLYDE Lake. member OF
an Uncle Tom Cabin company
which PLAYED in-this city last week.
1ho YOUNG people had never met D.
fore Gladys writes thar She an her
actor man" win continue ON the road
with UfNle Tom
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-20

Washington. Nov -yeleeams
from Special Agent Downs OF the Ute
Indians and Supervisor of indian Em-
ployment Baanett, received at the
Indian Office here. state that 81 able
bodied Indians with their families. con-
sisting OF q total Of about 1870 have
left the Ute camp for Rapid City S d.,
10 go TO work. The total number
Of Indians at the camp is about 37O
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-20
Victor Alden stIlI Lives.

81. Joseph, Mich, Nov. 20.-Victor
Alden. the 11-year-old lad who was
shot in the brain by his playmate
Lester wyckof. Is still alive. but Is
sinking fast. Young wyckoh Is in the
county Jail awaiting the death Of his
cbum and the serving OF the warrant
charging him with murder.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-20

Lincoln, Neb.. Nov 2O-After hit
ting 1906 flying blocks without a
miss Captain A H. Hardy has stopped
his rife shooting demonstration a
Judge had to leave and this stopped
the shoot. Hardy was striving for a
10000 record. The worlds record
was formerly held by Topper Vein OF
San Antonio who secured S,S62.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-20
FIREMEN HURT.
Building Fell In While They Were Ex
tinguishino Blaze.


Grand Rapids, Nov. 20.--In fire
which destroyed the parish house of
the Crosby Street Christian Reformed
church three firemen were seriously
injured and might have been killed
but for the prompt aid of fellow fire.
men.
Charles Condor. Adria DonlIer and
William Jousma were sent into the
attic, through window, with a line
OF hose. The roof fell In with them
and they were carried through to the
first floor Firemen rushed 10 their
aid. Condon was carried ont uncon-
scious Donker has a sprained ankle
and severe bruises. and Jousma re
ceived bad cuts. The loss on the
building is $500
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-20

May the Lord help You make Buck
LENS Arnica Salye known to all A"
writes J. 6 jenkins. of Chapel Hill
y. G. 1t quickly took the pain out OF
a felon for me and cured il in won
d riuly short time - Best on earth fer
sores burns and wounds 25c AT Geo
r. Sbarrar' ; drug store
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-20
VALENTINE GOES FREE.
Jury In Midland Murder Case Brings
N JustifIabIe Homicide Verdict.

n JusllfabIe HomlcIde VERDICT.
Midland. Mich. Nov 2O--Norman
Valentine OF Ayeril who stabbed
Chris Peterson 10 death at Sanford
about two months AGO was tried I'm
the circuit court ON the charge Of mpr
der After celebrating for two hours
the fury brought IN a verdict of not
guilty ami Valentine was discharged
The evidence showed that Peterson
had attacked Valentine, who Is a much
older and smaller man The Jurors
decided il justihable homicide
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-20
NEW PATTERN HATS.

have just received special line OF
Pattern Hats which Twill offer at bar
gain prices Friday and Saturday Of
his week. Mrs. J T. Gaffney K
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-20

Best Coal mined in Michigan 1915 per
on. delivered, hy Thornton & Son
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-20

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve
is foothing, coolingand healing. Sold by
Chas. Rhodes.