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Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1907-05-04
RECORD FOR ONE DAY.
Fifteen Thousand Aliens Arrive at
New York.

New York, May 3.-Ten transatlan-
tic liners brought more than $4,000
aliens to this port Thursday, which is
a record number of immigrants for
one day Most of the steamers an
chored in the harbor and will probably
not be able TO land their steerage pas
sengers for several days. The fog
which shrouded the coast early this
week kept several of the ships outside
Sandy Hook for from thirty-six to for
ty-e;ght hours Health Officer Doty
and his assistants were worked to
their utmost for thirty-six hours and
succeeded in passing all the vessels.
Ellis island accommodations are al
ready swamped with immigrants and
other immigrants are yet on steamers
at different piers. The capacity OF
the immigration station is 5000 daily.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1907-05-04
MINNESOTA, SATURDAY, MAY 4, 1867
SNUBBED BY THE KAISER.
German Official Resigns After Receiy.
ina Affront.

Berlin, May Sit is unoff1cially an.
nounced that Professor Curtius, who
edited the memoirs Of the late Prince
ChlodWig Won Hohenlohe-Schil
,furst, ex-chancellor of Germany, had
resigned the presidency of the Protes-
tant consistory Of Alsace because EN-
peror William snubbed him during his
recent visit to Strasburg. Prince Her
man Won C. Acknowledgement
the lieutenant OF the emperor in the
two imperial provinces of Alsace and
Lorraine, has answered the protest of
the local Protestant clergy against the
afiront the emperor offered to Profes-
sor Curtius in refusing to invite him
to a banquet by writing letter admit
ting that his majesty struck the pro-
fessor's name from the list of guests
because of the publication of the l1o-
henlohe memoirs, with indiscretions
which necessarily wounded the en-
peror's feelings"
The letter contained pointed inti-
nation that it was time for Curtius 10
resign.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1907-05-04
FRANCO JAPANESE TREATY
Agreement Assures MutuaI Respect
for Asiatic Possessions.

Toxic, May 3.-It is semi-officially
said that a Franco-Japanese agree.
ment to assure mutual respect Of
Frances right in her Asiatic posses
eions and those of Japan in FOrmOsa
and Korea and under the LiaOyang
treaty will probably be concluded.
The instrument will be ratified after
the termination Of the Russo-Japanese
negotiations regarding the commercial
ana fishing rights on the Siberian
coast, now nearing a desnite conclu-
sion at St. Petersburg. It is said that
it will be followed by a definite Russo
japanese agreement for the preserva-
tion of the post bellum status quo in
the Far East. The two agreements
are being independently negotiated
and do not imply any alliance Of ia
par, Great Britain, France or Russia.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1907-05-04
GREATEST IN YEARS
Railroads in Pittsburg District
Advance Freight Rates.
NOTICE OF INCREASE FILED

New Schedule Affects All Points East
OF the Mississippi and Ranges From
Seven and Half to Ten Per Cert
on Various Glasses.
Pittsburg, May 3.-Railroads in the
Pittsburg district have filed tariffs
with the Interstate commerce commits.
sion for a general advance in freight
rates to become effective June /.
Probably the most important feature
of the advanced rates, as far as Pitts
burg is concerned, is the general in
crease of 10 per cent on all iron and
steel finished materials and the ad-
vance of tx per cent on pig iron and
billets.
The tariffs were filed In accordance
with the ruling of the commission
that the proposed changes in rates Of
all kinds must be made public at least
thirty days before they became eff
fective.
It is said that the advance in freight
rates this year is greater than was
ever announced in previous years.
Practically every freight rate has or
will be advanced and it is reported
that coal carrying roads are now con-
sidering the question of making still
further advances in coal freight rates.
The new rates will affect not only
the Pittsburg district but all points
east of the Mississippi river The
present rate for pig iron from the Ma
honing and Shenango valleys to Pitts
burg is S5 cents q ton and under the
new tariff will be 80, cents a ton.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1907-05-04

Steamship Owners Discuss Differences
With Employees.

New York, May 3.-Conferences
were held in this city during the day
between the officers of coastwise
steamers who have left their positions
tc enforce a demand for an increase Of
$40 a month in wages and the officers
of the steamship lines which have not
already acceded to the demand Off
cials of the c. W. Morse lines have
held out for a sliding scale, contend
ing that whatever increase of pay they
may grant shall be based on length of
service OF officers and class of ships
The Morgan line has agreed to the de-
mands of the men entirely on it's first
class ships and upon a lower scale for
shiDs Of the second class.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1907-05-04
NOT GUILTY OF CHARGES.
Verdict of Courtmartial in Case OF
Captain MackIin.

San Antonio, Tex, May 3.-The
courtmartial which has been trying
Captain Edgar Macklin of the Twenty
fifth infantry in connection with the
shooting up of Brownsville went into
secret session at noon and after sit
ting one hour returned a verdict of not
guilty for the accused. The verdict
was not made public at once, but first
went to Colonel r. w. Hoyt, the re
viewing authority, who later gave out
the decision of the court The accused
was found not guilty on all charges
and specifications and the verdict read
''acluitted fully and honorably.'
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1907-05-04
WILL REPLY BY LETTER.
New York Labor Men Talk to Roose,
welt About Moyer Incident.

Washington, May 3.-William A.
Coakley, John s. Henry and Maurice
Brown, representatives of the Central
Federated union of New York, had a
talk with the president concerning his
letter to Representative Sherman de-
scribing Messrs Meyer and Haywood
as undesirable citizens" While they
declined to say anything about their
interview further than that it was
pleasant and satisfactory it was
learned that the president will write q
letter to the union to be read at its
next meeting, which will occur Sun
day, at which time the committee also
will make report. The committee
was accompanied by James B. Rey-
nolds, who arranged for the interview
with the president
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1907-05-04

Must Cease Digging Coal Under Sag
inaW, Mich.

Saginaw, Mich, May 3.-Circuit
Judge Gage has enjoined three local
coal mining companies, the Barnard
Coal company, the Chapel & Fordney
Coal company and the Pere Marquette
Coal company from mining coal under
the streets of the city until the COM
mon council shall have established
some system for protecting surface
property from damage by the opera
tions. The companies are also prohib-
tied from mining under the Saginaw
river until consent is obtained of the
federal government and the state of
Michigan and provision made so that
bridges, piers and abuttments cannot
be injured by the digging.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1907-05-04
To Revise State Constitution.

Madison. Wis, May 3.-The assem-
bly,, by a vote of so to 80, adopted a
resolution favoring a convention for
revising the state constitution. The
senate passed bill requiring the vac
cination of school children in case
there IS an epidemic of smallpox. Gov
ernor Davidson appointed E. NJ. Tracy
OF Milwaukee state oil inspector to
succeed F. F. Mills of Burlington.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1907-05-04
Woman suffraoists in Contest.

London, May 3.-The woman suf-
fragists have decided to oppose the
election to the house of commons of
Henry Chaplin, eX-president of the
local government board, who is the
Unionist candidate for the vacancy at
Wimbledon caused by the resignation
of Charles E. Hambre, Conservative
The suffragist candidate is Bertrand
Russell, brother and heir presumptiye
of Earl Russell.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1907-05-04
Extensive Terminal Planned.

Milwaukee, May 3-The Grand
Trunk railway system has acquired
twenty-four and one-haif acres of land
in Milwaukee, between Lake Michigan
and the Kinnickinnic river, on the
south side of the city, which will be
usei as an extensive terminal. The
property is skirted by the lines of the
Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul and
the Chicago and Northwestern rail-
roads
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1907-05-04
Highwaymen Commit Murder.

Chicago, May 3.--The first murder
of the prolonged holdup season is re-
ported from South Chicago. High
waymen shot and killed Charles Lind
ley, a machinist, twenty-three years
old Lindley was on his way home
when he was stopped by two men,
who were seen running away after
the shooting. 1t is supposed they
were robbers, as Lindley's coat pock-
cts were turned inside out.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1907-05-04
Annual Pilgrimage of Afflicted.

Carey, O., May 3.-Hundreds Of
afflicted people, many of them Grip
pied, scores of them blind and Others
almost helpless from paralysis ana
other diseases, are praying before the
holy relic in the Church of Our Lady
Of the Consolation here. This is the
annual pilgrimage of the afflicted from
all over the country to the church.
where they petition for cure of their
ailments.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1907-05-04

The session has accomplished much
of common consequence, yet taken as
a whole the legislature has failed to
take advantage of most of it's golden
opportunities. The session has brought
to light senator's and representatives
upon whom the people can depend in
the future, but regarded as whole
the membership have employed their
positions for personal rather than
patriotic purposes. The corporations
controlled to such an extent that
much that was accomplished for the
common good was done under pro-
test.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1907-05-04
Inside Water Route to Alaska,

1t is well known fact that it Is pos
sible to go from Seattle to Sitka. Alas
ka, along series Of channels" "ca-
nails" and reaches" without once en-
tering the open ocean. In addition to
this unique inside passage Of upward
Of 1000 miles, there is a maze of
branches Of such enormous extent that
the whole system Of channels has not
yet been charted. Everywhere these
arms of the sea are inclosed between
mountain walls, and in many places
they have the characteristics of grand
fiords.-New York World.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1907-05-04
lR0NWORKERS ON STRIKE.
Three Thousand Men Quit Work at
San Francisco.

San Francisco, May 3.-Three thou
sand men engaged in the iron trades
in this city and around the bay walked
out of the shops because their employ
ers had refused an eight-hour day.
The Union iron works, the Risdon
iron works and twenty other shops
are completely tied up.
Twenty-seven shops granted to the
men the eight-hour day for which the
fight is being waged and 10 per cent
Of the men continued at work. An
arbitration proposal has been made by
the organization of employers, but the
men will stay out pending its consid-
Grafton
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1907-05-04
SLIGHTLY SUMMARIZED
A Study of Results Session Shows How Completely
the Interests Ruled
by LYNN HAINEs, st. Paul Correspondent

tax matters is Insignificant when
compared with What was actually ac-
complished by the corporations thru
the creation of tax commission.
This commission of three men will at
the end of two years, entirely super
sede the state board of equalization.
The tax commission idea is from be-
ginning to end corporation scherse
to place the supreme control of tax
alton as far from the people as pos
sible in the hands of few men. Thru
this ultimate extinction of the board
of equalization the special interests
will be able to throw the tax burden
even more completely upon the
shoulders of the masses.
The 'sfriends" of the tax commission
idea have argued that such body
must blaze the way for tax reforms.
But little investigation and study
will convince the people that the sur
est way to obtain just and necessary
tax enactments will be to elect men of
intelligence and independence to make
the laws of the land.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1907-05-04
BeIated Blizzard at Superior.

Superior, Wis, May 3.-Superior is
having belated blizzard It started
in about a. m. and in an hour half
an inch of snow had fallen with pros
poets good for a heavy fall A high
wind accompanies the snow.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1907-05-04
|: |. K''''o1'''' DEAD
CAGES BLOWN FROM SHAFT
Heavy Charge Used in Blasting Ignited
the Accumulated Dust in the In
terror of the coIiery, Thereby caus-
= ing the Disaster.

Charleston, w. Va, May 3.-The
bodies of eleven dead have been re.
covered from the Whipple mine,
where an explosion Of gas occurred
and this is thought to be the full ex-
tent of the fatalities. The number of
injured is five. The mine was but
slightly damaged.
The explosion occurred in the main
return heading, 1900 feet from the
mouth of the shaft, and is said to have
been caused by heavy shot, which
ignited the accumulated dust. The in
terror of the mine was not damaged,
the force of the explosion expending
at the top of the shaft. The cages
were blown out and the tipple build
ings were wrecked. Six men who
were working a tipple escaped unhurt,
although heavy timbers were hurled
in every direction.
There were no marks on the bodies
of the dead. These men suffocated
from the afterdamp and could have
been rescued had they been reached
ten minutes sooner.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1907-05-04

In matters of morals the session
SHE'D at everything which tended to-
ward better conditions, both civicly
and in politics. Ever bill aimed at
saloons, or cigarettes, or any kindred
reform, was killed. The big breweries
and all associated institutions were
among the interests most favored by
a majority.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1907-05-04
Alleged Shortage Increases.

st. Paul, May 3,-Harry E. Kicker.
former business manager of the Met
fopolitan Opera House, was taken to
police court for arrai ganent. on
charge of grand larceny !t at his re
guest the case was continued. The,
complaint charges Ricl 81 with grand
larceny in the first dasfee, alleging.
the taking OF S3.O65.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1907-05-04

The question of taxes was given
constant consideration by the corpor-
ations and the net results of the ses-
Sion show how effectively the special
interests guarded their advantage
over the people. Each and every op-
portunity afforded the legislature to
compel those forms of property which
now evade the payment of a just pro-
pArtion of the tax burden of the state
to contribute their share of revenue
from taxation was turned down. This
legislature was characterized above all
else by a most Jealous regard for the
welfare of the trusts in this respect
on one hand and by an extravagant
and profiigate expenditure of the
peoples money oA the other. The
session has necessitated increased
taxation and at the same time refused
to provide for tax revenue in any
of the indirect ways offered thru the
various laws proposed.
The law compelling sleeping car
companies to pay gross earnings tax
would accomplish something in the
right direction were it not for the fact
that the bill was either so ignorantly
or so dishonesty drawn as to enable
the Pullman people to choose between
the gross earnings or another system,
which will enable them to pay much
or little in t'xes, just as they may
elect.
But what the legislature didn't do in
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1907-05-04

The corporations scored a shut out
against the people ia the primary
election game. The history of the
contest for the extension of the pri-
mary principle to the nomination of
state officials simply illustrates the
effectiveness of the "system." The
story is too long to be told here, but
the recital and analysis will come lat
er. The cid law stands and it will
again be possible for the democratic
boss of Minnesota to dictate the NOM
nations of the republican state con-
vention for governor and lieutenant
governor, just as easily as this feat
was accomplished at Duluth last sum-
ner.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1907-05-04

In railroad legislation the session
attempted much and accomplished
little. The only law Of any great con-
sequence is the tWo-cent fare measure
and, in view of the fate of other re-
forms, it can be safely asserted that
the people would never have been
given this enactment if majority of
members had not been pledged to it's
passage is the fact that the law will
work no financial injury to the rail
roads. Increased travel will newt
ably result from this cheaper trans
portation and the Jim Hills of Mime
sofa may make more money with
two-cent fare than they would had
the rate remained at three.
Next in consequence comes recipro-
sal demurrage. This bill experienced
a stormy and extremely perilous pass
age toward the statute books of the
state. 1t had to run gauntlet of
amendments containing poisonous
provisions intended to preverC the
purposes of the measure. Then after
passing both houses, crooked clerk
~changed it's phraseology, so the bill
had to be recalled and passed second
time.
The compromise rate bill is at best
q weak..and Intellectual substitute for
the eastman distance tariff and re-
duced schedule of rates. AS remedy
rfor existing evils, it is almost farcical,
m many cases rates are raised under
the provisions of this act.
Then comes the anti-pass law-an
enactment too absurd for serious con-
sideration. After a series of Incidents
which should shame any statesman,
bill was finally passed-to become eff
fective December 81, 1908.
The legislature contained members
who honestly endeavored to provide
sensible and adequate railroad reforms
but the majority must be held re-
sponsible for the weak laws enacted
and the refusal to pass measures of
merit which were killed. And it will
be long before the public will forget
the stealthy attempts to insert 'jokers'
even in the two-cent fare bill and the
contemplate changing of bills after
their passage by both branches.
Among the railroad reform meas
Ares killed were the Rockne bill which
would have prevented the watering of
railway stock and the Johnson bill re-
quiring companies to move live stock
at certain rate of speed. The former
was one of the very biggest bills of
tthe session, but it stood no show
against the combination.
During the last three days of the
session the corridors of the capitol
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1907-05-04

During the last three days of the
session the corridors of the capitol
were filled with lobbiests for the rail-
roads, the breweries and the steel
trust. These attorneys pulled off some
startling stunts just before adjourn
ment, one of these being the passage
,of an innocent looking bill which may
bring the well-remembered name of
"merger" into public prominence
again. What these skillful lobbiests
really did and how, will be discussed
in detail in one of the special articles
to be published later under the cap
ton, "Closeted With the Legislative
Skeleton"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-07
Birthday Anniversary.

Alfred Nicely, the little son OF Mr.
and Mrs. NJ. NJ. Nicely, entertained q
number of his little friends on Satur
day afternoon at his home on Watson
avenue. The occasion was Master At
fred's third birthday anniversary and
his small friends celebrated the occa
sion in a royal manner. Childish
games were played during the after
noon and tempting refreshments were
served, a feature being small boxes OF
animal crackers which were presented
as souvenirs of the occasion. About
thirty guests enjoyed the hospitality
OF Master Alfred.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-07
Sunday evening Weddlna.

Miss Mary Morgan and Mr.. Gail
Fishback, two popular young people of
this city, were united in marriage last
evening Mt ten o'clock at the home
of the officiating minister, Rev. c. D.
Smith on CASTOR avenue. Miss Artha
Morgan. cousin OF the bride. and
Mr.. Gershaw accompanied the couple
to the parsonage and witnessed the
ceremony. Mrs. Flshback is the
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. James E.
Morgan; of High street, and is a pop.
ular young woman. For some time
she Ind been employed in E. G. Jones,
department store. MIR. Fishbaek has
been resident Of Fairmont for anunl;
Der Of Sears, and holds a responsible
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-07

The bride was attired in a beautiful
suit of Alice blue broad cloth. she:fs
very fine young lady. Mr. Tennant
is employed at the Fairmopt Mintnss
Machinery Co. and Is considered a.
fine young man. Only a few friends
and relativeswere presentlat{ 1.-THE, core
mony. After the ceremony refrcsh-s
ments were served at Mr.. Oscar Rpbs
inson's, of Barnsville. Mrs. Robinson
being sister to: the bridegroom
Those present at supper we're, Mr.. and
Mrs. Oscar Ncase, Mr.. and Mrs. Q. d!
Robinson and daughters, Leola and.
Stella, Mr.. and Mrs. D. o. Robinson
and son, Carl, ollie Smith. Jeannete
Baker, Jessie Neptune. Messrs. Arthur
Tenant and Russell Tenant. str.
and Mrs. Tenant Wilt. make theit
home in Fairmont. g
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-07
In Honor Of Miss Scott.

The Ellsins Daily lnter.Mountain
gives an account OF n number OF pre-.
nuptial events given in honor Of Miss
Edna Scott. who on Wednesday Of
this week. will be united In marriage
10 Mr., Guy Kump, formerly of this
city.
On Friday evening Mrs. W. E. Ba'
ker gave reception in her honor be-
tween the hours OF three and six AMI
about fifty ladies' were entertained.
On Saturday Miss Marguerite Talbot
gave linen shower in honor of Miss
Scott and this afternoon Miss Mabel
Fout and Miss Eleanor Daley are en-.
tertainlng at Kitchen Shower which
is also an entertainment compliment.
tary to the bride.to.bc.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-07
RIVESVILLE


RIyEsvULE. Oct. :. - Foirmont
people IN Ritestiiiq on Sunday last
were Mr.. md Mrs. H. ]. Price. Mr.. and
Mrs. John Phillips and daughter, RutA,
Mr.. and Mrs. C. o. Jackson, Attorney
X. A. Watts. Mr.. and MIS-, Hugh Mar.
tin, Mr.. and Mrs. Smith Hood, Miss
Lizzie Cunningham. Mrs. Harness and
little daughter, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Glen Shaver, Mr.. and Mrs. James Wis.
man, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Toothman and
Mr., J. n. Rowand and Homer Likens.
also OF the city. These two well
Known and prominent Fairmont gen.
tlemen seemingly Started early Sun.
day morning to Morgantown by the
overland route. rs from their actions
when they got to Rivesville they had
intended to hare beaten the excursion
, boat 10 Morgantown, but when they
entered the corporate limits OF the
wlde.awalie little village they look
tired to us and to see two fine starehy
looking strangers wcarily pounding
their way through our streets. OF
course. aroused curiosity, so the Lone
Star had Just said his prayers and was
! fixing for Sunday school when his mt.
/ tentfon was called to them, AMI the
problem was soon solved by his say
Ing that the two gentlemen were well
known to him and that neither Mars
Venus, Saturn nor Jupiter, neither the
moon nor the town OF Rivesville
should or had any right to shadow
them as any other than gentlemen oil
honor and credit to their country.
Though the Lone Star kept his eye on
them until they scraped the mud of
OF their shoes and walked straight
way on and in the boat which steam
! ell away toward the north pole.
|. Mrs. Roy Steele and son, of Smith
town, were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Keener, of this place, Sunday
last.
! Mrs. Kiser, of the Morgan Bend
was visiting Mr.. David Trickett am
family sunday Her three children &C
'companied her.
Miss Alice Frum, who has been the
gnest of Rivesyille friends for somt
time. returned to her home at Littlt
Falls Sunday.
/ LONE STAR.