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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-07-18
Making Il Brief.

The pretty girl bit her dainty pen and
pouted.
II think that editor is Just too awful
for anything" She confded.
What is the trouble. dear?' asked her
chum.
why 1 sent him an essay on Ice cream
And did he retain it?"
mo. indeed. The horrid man told me to
boil it down."
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-07-18
srRAYEp or s1oLEN

one light gray mare, 8 years old;
weight, 1850 pounds. Reward for her.
John Mulhall. Sioux City.
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UGLY CHARGES.
Made Against the United States Min
lister to Norway.

Washington, Jan. 14.-Sensa tionaI
charges against Herbert H PIERCE
United States minister to Norway. who
formerly was third assistant secretary
of state, were made before the house
committee ways and means today
by Prof. H. w. Elliott of Cleveland g.,
in connection with a hearing on a reso-
luton for the further protection of fur
seals on the hirh seas.
Prof. Elliott states that while Mr..
PIERCE was representing the United
States government before The Hague
tribunal in the settlement of claims
growing out of the seizure of the seal
ing vessel ]. Hamilton Lewis by the
Russian government on the charge of
conspiracy, he represented the owners
of the vessel and even Instituted action
in the United States district court for
the District of Columbia to insure the
payment of his fee out of the money
awarded to the vessel owners.
Representatives Champ Clark and
John Sharp Williams questioned Mr..
Elliott carefully about the charge and
said that it reflected so seriously upon
the administration that it must be look
ed into carefully
The chief purpose of Prof. Elliott In
appearing before the committee. he ex-
planned. was to have the United States
annul the lease OF the sealing privileges
on the Priblof islands which II has
granted to the North American Com,
merclal company. He stated that the
officers of the North American company
perjured themselves when they obtain
ed the lease, as they swore thew were
not engaged in pelagic sealing. In spite
of this oath, he says, they equipped the
]. Hamilton Lewis. in command of
Captain Alexander McClain. which
Frof. Elliott alleges was rightfully
! seized by the Russian government. This
seizure was in 1901 ana Mr. Elliott made
the statement that Peirce's activity in
collecting fee from the vessels own
ers was in 1905.
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the recurrence of our annual meeting
that weeks and months are passing
while the heavy burden of wrong con-
tinues to rest upon the Congo people,
and we recognize with profound re-
gret that the first step toward Just IN
ternationals action has not yet been
taken.
we speak with deep conviction con-
corning this issue, because we are init
mately associated with many residents
of the Congo state by whom the conol-
lions to which we refer have been dls-
closed But you will not need TO De re-
minded that other testimony tnan ours
has been given to the character ana
credibility of these witnesses "A corn
mission selected by King Leopold him
self has said of them and of their fell
low missionaries in the Congo that they
constitute for the native the sole repre-
sentative of equity and justice. Ot their
testimony dreadful as 1t has oeen, the
commission has declared that they
found it we'll supported by witnesses
and official representatives.
s.rThe request which we, like the great
coronany of petitioners of both govern
ments outside our constituency are urg-
ing. is obviously fair to all interests,
since it asks only for such impartial
action as shall give authoritative reve-
lation of actual facts and insure cor
rection of such wrongs as shall be dis
closed. We submit that the simple is
Sue Tins presented involves a primary
test of national and international hon
or and that Ionger7withholding OF mani
festation of this measure of interna-
tional concern for these wards of the
nations would leave upon all powers re-
sponsible for it a lasting reproach-
I'VE would earnestly urge that no
device of the ruler of the Congo state,
whether of wholesale aspersion of MO
tive or of evasion of accountability
through promotion of transfer of ter
ritory to government of which he IS
himself the head, shall be allowed to
cloud the issue of international respon-
sibility for immediate entertainment or
conditions and correction of wrongs.
..rTbe issue. as you are we'll aware, is
not of motive but of fact, and the duty
of guardianship binding the powers to
nrofection of the people of the territory
IF the Congo basin is independent of
Do1iticaI relations. Moreover, we would
resnectfully urge our conviction that If
the king is a trustee he cannot transfer
his trust, except by international sane
tion If the converting of an internal
tional conference was important in the
onening of the Congo territory it would
seem that a conference for review of
the issue in all it's phases is indispensa-
HE for wise and just dealing now.
I'm the name of humanity, of inter-
national justice, of regard for the pr
NAL rights of man, we would ask that
YOU use the full power reposed in gov
ernments by the supreme ruler in the
interest of an immediate discharge by
the nations of their responsibility of
guardianship over the remnant of the
humble people who a generation ago,
Without choice of their own, were
brought out of their isolation into re-
lations with the world of men and
states"
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FORAKER NOT SATISFIED.
He VIII Continue His Fight for an
Omen Inycstigation

| Washington, Jan. 1.-THE presi-
dents Brownsville message, accom-
panied by a box neatly wrapped and
tied with red tape containing cart
case, was received by the senate today.
The message was attentively listened
to. MIR. Foraker requested that 1t be
printed, with the accompanying ex-
hibits. Mr.. Foraker, saying he was
not going to make a speech, but a.
few remarks" observed that the testi-
mony amounted to a great deal. Tor
the president tells US it is CONCLUSIVE.
But it Goes not remove the objection I
have held from the beginning of this
proceeding.
What 1 have been trying to con-
tend for is to cecure a hearing of the
men charged with this serious crime.
This testimony has been taken as
the other was. behind closed doors,
without anybody representing the
men
sist, Notwithstanding what the presi-
dent has said as to the character Of 1t
from pressing for an investigation Of
the subject where especially the men
who are charged with the crimes Of
murder. perjury and conspiracy .an he
heard, to the end that If they can es-
tablish any facts in their favor they
may have an opportunity to do So"
Mr.. Foraker added that he would re-
serve his discussion of the new evidaace
submitted by the president until after
one." to be made in accordance With
the spirit of American institutions.
where every man, no matter how hum
BILE shall have an opportunity to be
heard
After that investigation Mr. Foraker
said, he would have something to say
about the present testimony.
Later Mr.. Foraker went TO the clerls's
desk and unwrapped the package and
took from the cigar box for a thorough
inspection the bullets and shells tns
president had sent
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APPEAL FOR CONGO.
Mission Boards Will Send One to
Roosevelt and King Edward

Philadelphia, Jan. 14.-At a confer
ence of the foreign mission boards of
the United States and Canada here it
has been unanimously agreed to for
ward to President Roosevelt, the
United States senate and King Edward
an appeal on behalf of the Congo Free
State.
The appeal follows:
1.-The conference of the foreign mis-
sion boards of the United States and
the Dominion of Canada most re-
spectfuliy and earnestly bring to you
an appeal on behalf of the stricken
people of the Congo Free State. We
do this in the name of forty mission
airy organizations. whose work is
prosecuted in all section: of the world
and we are persuaded that the petition
interprets faithfully the sentiment of
their constituency of upward of co.
000,000 of Christian men and women.
I'VE are not forgetful that recogni-
ton has been given by both govern
ments to international duty in relation
to this unhappy people. 1t is a source
of keen satisfaction to US that our gov
ernments are united in leadership in
a work 50 closely, affecting internation-
al honor. But we are reminded by
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MURDOCH VICTORY
House Committee on POstOffices
Takes Notice.
Will Recommend Reduction of
Pay to Railroads.
REFORM IN WEIGHING.
Stop Steal to Which kansan
Called Attention.
Mr.. Shallenberger Treats Con-
gress to a Surprise.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE house
committee on postoffices has decided
to recommend d 10 per cent cut in the
pay of railroads for carrying the
mails. AS the total now paid annually
for this service is about 3 million
dollars, the reduction, if accomplished,
will mean a saving of almost Il mil
lions year. This is the direct result
of the fight made by Representative
Victor Murdoch of Kansas.
Another blow at the railroads also is
being considered by the committee
and may be adopted. 1t involves a
mails, by which the rate of pay to the
railroads is determined. This conten-
ton is that the present. system unduly
favors the roads. Representative
James T. Lloyd of Missouri, a member
of the house committee, is the most
conspicuous advocate of a change in
the system. which would reduce the
pay of the roads another million dol
lars. A tentative vote already has
been taken on the 10 per cent cut and
the committee stands twelve to six in
favor of the proposition.
w. S. Shallenbarger, second assist
ant postmaster general, appeared be-
fore the committee in an executive
declarations which startled the COM
mittee, as his opinion was entirely at
variance with views expressed by him
in past years and the position of other
pOStOf1ce officials. Mr.. Shallen berger
admitted that the roads arc now be-
ing overpaid and himself recommend
ed a reduction. complex in its applica-
ton, that would effect an average de.
crease of per cent. In previous years
he contended vigorously that the scale
of pay was fair.
Mr.. Shallenberger's second assertion
which aroused interest, was that no
such tremendous loss as has been be-
lieved is sustained by the postoffice de-
partment from carrying second class
mall which includes newspapers. Mr.
Shallenberger said that the balance of
profit or loss is not great from second
class mail, when the amount of first
class postage derived from second class
is taken into account. For the last ten
years the annual reports of the post
master general have contended that tho
loss on second class Is in the ratio of 0
to 1, so that in the last fiscal year the
receipts from second class having been
8 million dollars. the loss, on this basis,
would be 81 million dollars.
Congressman of the house committee
believe that Mr.. Shallenberger changed
position on these propositions, railway,
pay and second class mail, to trim his
sails in accordance with the report of
the postal commission, which is expect
ed TO be rendered to congress at an ear
ly date.
The commission was appointed to in
vestigate the second class mail question.
and the cost of mail transportation
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ITO serve the people of this great
state and my party with every effort OF
my mind and body is the dedication
now and here I make of myself In your
and their services" Vigorous applause
was given the governor when he con-
cluded. The proceedings which lasted
a half hour had already been adjourn
ed and the new officers held sort of a
levee on the floor of the chamber receiv-
ing the congratulations of their many
friends who were present.
This evening there will be more
elaborate display at the state capitol
when the inaugural reception takes
place on the second floor of the rotunda.
The rotunda has been handsomely dec
grated with palms. and long rows OF
electric globes, and the receiving line,
composed of state officers, members of
the legislature and their wives, will be
on duty throughout the evening. All
who desire to shake hands with the new
official dignitaries of the state will have
a chance to do so.
There will be music by the orchestra,
but no refreshments.
The guests will be allowed to ramble
around in the senate and house of rep
resentatives and see what they can find
of interest.
Most of the new state officers will
move to Topeka, and make their home
here during their terms of office.
stalled in the executive mansion. He
will retain his present Office force, con-
sisting of S. c. drummer, private secre-
tary, John Smith, executive clerk, and
Charles Kellogg, stenographer.
Secretary Denton will live in Topeka.
He has appointed ]. T. Botkin as his as
sistant, and H. E. Morrison as chief
clerk.
James Nation has lived in Topeka for
four years, having come here shortly af-
ter he took the position of assistant
state auditor. Mr.. Nation has chosen
as his assistant w. E. Davis of Dodge
ial assistant.
Fred S. Jackson, who has been
serving as assistant attorney general
for six months, already has moved to
Topeka, and will continue to live at
the Devon Mr.. Jackson's assistant is
John Dawson of Hill City. and the spe-
cial assistant is Charles d. Shukers of
Chautauqua county.
Mark Turey of Independence is liv-
ing in Topeka, but will not move his
family here for several months. He
has appointed w. G. Shirley as his as
sistant, and Walter Payne as CHIEF
clerk.
Edward T. Fairchild of Ellsworth.
the new superintendent of public in
struction, has not yet moved to To-
peka, but probably will do SO in a few
months. Mr.. Fafrchild's assistant is
c. c. Starr Of Seneca.
Charles w. Barnes will continue to
make Usage City his home. T. S.
Lewis has been appointed assistant
superintendent.
Justices Johnston and Burch will
continue to live in Topeka, and JUS
tees Porter and Graves will keep their
families at Kansas City and Emporia
respectively.
G. w. Kanavel and c. A Ryker will
in all probability move to Topeka very
soon. Mr.. Ryan will probably follow
suit The board has selected E. S.
Sinner for secretary, but the Office of
stenographer has not been filled.
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WBnuN6tO 1OONh
Good Demand by Commission
Houses Make Wheat Active.
Cold Wave in Northwest Holds
Corn Steady.
LIVE STOCK TRADE.
Cattle Quoted Steady to Shade
Lower.
Hogs Are OFF About Five Cents
Per Hundred.

Chicago, Jan. 14-WHEAT-The marker
opened today active and nrm on S ooIi
demand by commission houses ana local
shorts the continued small recelpts ~
the Northwest with small prospect OF am
increased movement was the underlyinS
source of the strength. May opened 1sc
to &c higher, at I6s4c to Iotsc anu 1oL d
time held at these figures. Minneapolis
Duluth and Chicago reported receipts CT
549 cars.
A decline at Minneapolis caused an
easier feeling on the local eXchanssee. , ia
the last hour and May sold down TO 1880.
The close was easy, with May on 1sc, at
CORN-The cold wave in the Northwest,
which is expected to INCREASE the annoi i
of contract corn by aiding IN the cuItns
of the crop, held the corn market steady-
Trading was very quiet May opened I'M
changed, at 4S2zc, and sold to 4S7sQ4S74c
all day The low point for May was 431s@
zSSsc The close was easy. with May d
shade lower, at 435s@4S24c.
OATS-The market was steady ana Ianr-
ing was scattered May opened shade
TO 1sGAc higher, at $3.50 to So74c' ana
held within these figures
PROVISIONS-The market was Steauy
SC decline in the price of live hogs Prices,
however, soon rallied on good buying by
local packers May pork opened un,
changed to SC lower. at SIG 40 to Sl6i 40, and
to 211c lower, at 50 40 to 50 421z and sold
up to $50. Ribs were up 2lzc' at Ss-Oo'
and sold at 50 TO-
WHEAT-No. 2 red. 731zc; No red.
7oG73c; No ? hard, 73d7rkc; No. hard.
65G73stc: No. northern, 79qS1c; NO. :
northern. 76QsOc; No. 3 spring, 67979c-
CORN-Cash: No. 3, 391zqS9Ac.
OATS-Cash: No 2, 35Q41c; No ), S41zq
RYELCash. 62d67c
BARLEY-Cash, 44d66c.
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NEW MEN ARE IN.
econtinued from PAGE One,

fCOnt1nued rage
interrupted their labors for a minute
to extend personal congratulations.
While the railroad commissioners
were being given the oath of office an
infant in the rear of the chamber let
out a few lusty how1s. Some one sug-
gested that these were howls of joy on
the part of the baby because he thought
it possible that the new commissioners
would give him and his friends a
square deaP' on milk rates.
After T. A. McNeal had been sworn
in as state printer Speaker Simons de-
clared the proceedings adjourned.
Hoch Forced to Speak.
Some one to the rear of the chamber
started the cry of "Hoch, Hoch.'' It
was taken up all over the house and
by those in the galleries and the gov
ernor with no apparent reluctance
mounted the rostrum and spoke as fol-
lows:
Mr. President. Ladies and Gentle
men: In harmony with the custom of
former years; in obedience to the de-
sires of the managing committee and In
harmony with my own wishes, it was
decided to have no inaugural address.
But in response to the generous call
which you have made wish to say that
my appreciation is more than 1 have
words to tell of the honor the people of
this great state have conferred upon me
in thus browning my life OF more than
a third of century that I have labor
ed in this state 1 can only say that 1
am deeply grateful. that the people OF
this state today are so prosperous and
enjoying such a great measure of pros
perity.
Il am grateful beyond the power of
expression for the kindness the people
of this great and prosperous state have
shown me, and I desir above
all things,'-affd here the COVER
nor's voice rang out with
resonant tones-'that / may be able
during the two years before me to show
to the people that their second conf
dence placed in me has not been mis-
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martial proceedings pending against
Captain Macklin and which have
therefore transmitted to Brigadier
General McCaskey, commanding the
Department of Texas. to be delivered
to the Judge advocate in the court
martial proceedings. 1 also enclose a
sworn statement of one witness, who
is A hospital steward named Francis
Oltmans, taken by Inspector General
Darlington by my direction. 1 also
enclose a report from General Crozier,
chief of the ordnance, and Captain
Rice with respect to the Springfield
rifle, model of 1893. in use by the SOL
diers of the Twenty-fifth Infantry, ITS
operation, it's .caMber and its rifiing.
the existence of other guns using the
same. cartridge of the same size. = etc
Secretary Taft then submits a de-
tailed review of all the evidence taken
which indicates that the shooting was
done by negro soldiers using Spring
field rifles
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OUT FOR GOOD.
Continued from Page one3


testimony in the Brownsville case is in
part as follows:
WAR Department, Washington, d. C..
January IL. 1907.
MY Dear Mr.. President:
ION the 22d day of December. 1906,
you directed me to send Major Block
some to Brownsville and neighboring
places to procure sworn testimony. re-
duced to writing and signed by the
witnesses, with reference to the per
sons who were the perpetrators of the
outrage committed at Brownsville on
the night of the 18th of August, and
ordered the assistant to the attorney
general, Mr.. Purdy, to accompany
Major Blocksom to assist him in the
som TO Brownsville and neighboring
nesses.
81 have the honor now to transmit
to you a copy of all the testimony
taken and reduced to writing by Major
Dickson, under Mr.. Purdv's examin-
examination by examile l the wit
ness which had little or no bea ring
or weight upon the issues raised upon
the 1resent evidence, but did have, if
trustworthy a very direct bearing
unon the issue to be raised in the court
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Kansas CITY Produce Market.

Kansas City, Mo, Jan. 14-WHEAI-
Close: Market re higher. May. 7oaac
July, zoe; Sept, 7OZc Cash: No hard,
69073c; No. 8 hard, 66171c; No. , red, ia
721kc; No. red, 66G571c
Receipts of wheat, 1873 cars.
CORN-Market NC higher May, 3S34ci
July. 1850; Sept, 401sc. Cash: No
white, 3724c; No. 8, white, 371zc; No.
mixed IS @3S1c.
OATS-Market nc higher. No. white.
35lkG35Ac; No , mixed, 351zc.
Rye-Steady, 60G62c.
HAY-Prairie. 25c higher. Choice timo-
thy. SIS. 50d16.O0; choice prairie, $11 COO
1.50.
BUTTER 2Sc; packing stock,
EGGS-1hc higher; fresh. 211zc.
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New York Stocks.

Wall St, New York, Jan. 14.-STOCKS-
The tendency of prices at the opening
helping in this result. Transactions were
in moderate volume and changes gener-
ally small Northern Pacific rose =, Pa
cific Mail IA, National Biscuit ~, ST.
Paul, Great Northern preferred and
Pressed Steel Car "a and Southern Pa
cific, Amalgamated Copper and Corn Pro-
ducts large fractions.
The market was up considerably higher
before the room traders began to sell out.
St. Paul touched 1914 and Reading, the
Pacifics and the Metal stocks were taken
freely The Hill stocks showed the first
signs of weakness and were followed by
Reading and st. Paul Reactions, how
ever, did not amount to much in the
money market and there was subse-
which the Pacifics led. The important
cifc Southern Pacific, Missouri Pacific.
Amalgamated Copper and American Car
l, Northwestern; Denver q no S1rande
United States Express 3.
Prices fell back gradually until gains
were about balanced in the high stocks
ST. Paul and Reading and Northw6H ern
fell back to a point below Saturday, Allis
Chalmers lost 1 and the preferred 3D.
II and Central Leather and Sloss Shelf
field Steel 1. Bonds were firm.
small amounts. BY o'clock the market
had practically settled back to parity
the weakest feature, which had much to
do with the selling at other points, and
The weakness of the market had be-
come more pronounced by the middle of
the afternoon, especially for the North
ally with wide fluctuations in some cases.
Northwestern'S drop of points was at
tended by rumors of a forthcoming stock
fell /, Northern Pacific III, Great North
ern preferred ia and Canadian Pacific ?.
Range of Prices on Stocks.
Furnished by ]. E. Call mmissions.
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Kansas City. January IA.
High Low Close Sat
Kansas Cftn live stnck.

Kansas City. Jan. 14.-CATTLE-Re-
ceipJs, 1900 head, including 400 southerns.
Market steady to a shade lower. Native
steers, s4.0OQ6.75; southern steers. 50. 25@
SIS; southern cows, 81 .00q3.7 native
cows and heifers. 81 COOS 90; stockerS and
feeders, s.. 25d4. 10 bulls, So 00Q4. 50 calves,
s.. 50d7 so; western fed steers, $S-75Q5 so;
western fed cows, 81. 50G4. 25.
HOGS Receipts. 1000 head. Market sc
lower. Bulk of sales. s. :35Q6. 421z; heavy.
Sc .40Q6. As; packers. $6 $500. 421z; pigs and
light. s.. 25Q6 .371z.
SHEEP-Receipts. 5000 head. Market
steady. Muttons, 81 .50Q5.75; lambs, Sc. 50q
81 .00d5. Is.
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New York Iroduce markell.

New York, Jan 14.-BUTTER-Weak
western factory, common to firsts. 1718@
2012c; western imitation creamery, firsts,
21G22c.
CHEESE@Steady; New York state, full
cream, small and large, Sept. fancy, 141zc.
EGGS-Steady; western frsts, 27Q2715c;
seconds, 25426c.
POULTRY-Dressed Irregular; western
chickens, 12q15c: turkeys, 13Ql7c; fowls.
SQ131zc.
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placed" The audience applauded this
sentiment vigorously.
L am growing more and more in the
conviction continued Governor Hoch,
land it is an old time conviction, that
a public office is a burden to be borne,
rather than a prize to be coveted, and
that no position honors any man unless
he honors the position.