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New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1908-09-09
A STORY OF MILLIONS.
The Way One Man Had FORTUNE
Thrust Upon Him. 1890

Thrust Upon Him. -'-~---'-. =
A story is told Of how the reluctant
giving of promissory note by a penni.
less New York lawyer brought for.
tune into his pocket amounting to sew.
eral millions. The man referred to,
John n. Bixby, vent to New York in
1880 from a backwoods district as a
half starved lawyer. To pay 81 week
for board and washing kept him on the
verge of bankruptcy. He struggled on
for year or two and was constantly
seeking odd jobs outside Of the law to
enable him to exist when a friendly
lawyer in whose Office he had desk
room called him aside one day.
"Here is q chance for you, Bixby,"
said the lawyer. II have an estate to
settle and must get rid of the farm on
the north side of the city. It is ap-
praised at 5000. You can have it at
that figure"
II have not a dollar to my name,''
exclaimed Bixby
"You can give me your note, and
will renew it until you get ready to
pay it," replied the lawyer.
The young man hesitated for some
time. He was very nervous about plac.
ing himself under obligation for SC
large sum, but finally consented
Young BiXby had to ask for the re
newal Of his note two or three times
had to deprive himself of the necessi
ties Of life to hold the farm until the
opening of the Erie canal and the frs1
lighting of the city by gas gave the
metropolis a new birth and his farm
was quickly swallowed in the growth
At the time Of his death Bixby's prop
erty was worth S7,00O,Ooo. Today it,
market value is more than $4,000, 900
National Magazine.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1908-09-09
Mr.. Lincoin's Brevity.

A historian recalls the fact that in
Mr.. Lincoln's speech to the notification
committee at Springfield there were
139 words and In his formal letter OF
acceptance there were 134 words. In
his speech Of acceptance to the COM
mittee in Washington in 1864 there are
1856 words. and In his letter Of accept
ance there are 200 words. But let US
remember that there were no typewrit-
ers in those days, and such thing as
a photograph had not been dreamed of.
st. Louis Post-Dispatch.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1908-09-09
PRAISES FOOD Law,
Helps Foreign Trade, Says United
States Consul Murphy.
STATUTE TO COMPEL PURITY.

Has Benefited, Not Hampered, Euro
pean Countries-Increases In Expor-
tation In Many Important Foodstuffs
In France Shown In Report.
That the United States pure food
law instead of hampering foreign
trade has benefited it and seems to
have carried with it a greater respect
for foreign labels is the opinion ex.
pressed by United States Consul Dom.
mic 1. Murphy, at Bordeaux, France,
former commissioner of pensions, in a
report on French exports to the United
States.
Consul Murphy says the records OF
the Bordeaux consulate, one of the first
places which would naturally feel the
effects of changed conditions, show
that the declared values Of exports of
French foods, and food products to the
United States during the first year of
the operation of the pure food law ac-
tually increased
The value of alimentary paste, maca-
roni, increased almost SAT 900 during
1907 as compared with 1906, jams and
jellies increased $19,921, olive oil $685..
1853, preserved fruits $34, 7OS, preserved
vegetables $55,132, still wines $46, 1856
and sparkling wines $1,000. Other ar
ticles classed as foods showed decreas.
ed expectation, but the decrease in al
most every item may be properly ac
counted for without reference to the
pure food law, says the consul.
Exports of brandy fell off $11,2S5
but the records show much greater
falling off in 1906 compared with 1905
The decrease in preserved fish, which
was considerable. was due solely tt
the practical failure of the sardine
fisheries, the packers here having beer
utterly unable to supply a one-hun
dredth part of their American orders.
AS for liquors, the slight decrease is
due to the provision of the pure fooC
law forbidding the use of certain col
ored matters and the difficulty the
manufacturers have found in obtain
ing proper substitutes
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1908-09-09

The chief danger of the Republican
party today is its responsibility for
Cannon and his works. 1t made him
speaker, it continued him in power
long after his abuse of that power
had become fragrant and obnoxious to
the people, its platform contains no re-
proach for methods that have enraged
the people, and its leaders and candi-
dates-except those running for con-
gress upon an anti Cannon platform
have no word of disapproyal about
him. The Republican party made
Cannon and before it can ever stand
rightly with the people again 1t must
unmake him and repudiate his methods
and his distractions Of progress.
The case of Jenkins is not the only
one showing the indignation of an out
ragged people against Cannon. Con-
gressmen Cooper and Nelson of Wis
consin both openly opposed Cannon
on the floor of the house, being among
the few who dared to do SO. Though
they were promptly blacklisted by the
speaker and his friends, both were
triumphantly nominated in Tuesday S
primaries over men who ran upon old
fashioned Republican platforms which
did not repudiate Cannon and Cannon
ism. In Kansas Victor Murdoch, a
fiery, red-headed young Republican
editor who was sent to congress few
years ago and who made a violent
speech against the Cannon methods in
the house, was sent to Coventry by
Cannon, and unanimously nominated
by the voters of his party recently
In other districts Cannon satellites
are in grave danger of being defeated,
including several in Minnesota.
All of which shows that though the
organization of the Republican party
may be wrong, though it may still
cling to the aeshpots of service to the
''interests,' the rank and file of the
party are right, and the Republican
candidate for president must take that
fact into consideration and square
himself with the trend of public senti
ment, or his political fortunes will be
wrecked upon the same rock that de-
stroyed Jenkins in Wisconsin.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1908-09-09
Uncorrupted.

II once spurned a bride of 500, 600, I"
said the orator, naturally evoking a
round of applause.
Nay. friends, do not cheer" he con-
tinued. 1T is the duty Of all to be
honest Besides, the services demanded
by the brazen scoundrel were worth
double the money" = Philadelphia
Ledger.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1908-09-09

Our loss is your gain. At
Pfefferle's fire sale next week you
will have chance to buy goods
at prices never before heard of in
New Uln, They were in the fire,
but can you tell the difference?
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1908-09-09

Representatives of various insurance
companies we're in the city last week
and adjusted most Of the losses in
Cured through the recent fire as
follows: VIM. A. Pfefferle, $3.50;
Miss Ida Sommer, 800; Ed. Malt
zahn, $3.50: John Backer, $50; Hummel
Bros, 1925. Both W. A. Pfefferle
and Hummel Bros. are allowed to
retain there damaged stock. Mrs.
Boesch's building loss will not be
adjusted until later.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1908-09-09

Hunts Perfect Extracts and Bak-
ing Powder are preferred by good
cooks who know a good thing when
they see it.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1908-09-09
ROCKEFELLER MAKES JOKES
Tells Press Humorists He Passes of
Their Work as His Own.

Tells Press Humorists He Passes of
Their Work as His Own.
The following letter from John D.
Rockefeller was read at the convention
of American press humorists, held in
Denver recently:
Forest Hill. Cleveland, o.
Gentlemen-With the pleasant memories
of an official call by the American Press
humorists, send you my best wishes for
a successful convention. The echoes at
Forest Hill still laugh now and then over
the quips sprinkled through our quiet at
mosphere by your members. My own
success in approaching those jokes Of
yours and in passing them off as my
own has made me feel that I am almost
entitled to a union card in your order.
May you always be able to collect for
your witticism on the union SCALE
Speaking seriously, as one should to
professional humorists, the rest Of the
world owes you real gratitude and the
best Of good wishes. gentlemen. You are
the true specialists in dyspepsia. Charity
is born Of a good, hearty, honest laugh.
1t spreads a kindlier feeling among man
kind. I wish you collectively and individ-
ually all success. I am sorry that I can
not attend your sessions. hope to re-
ceive you again some day at my home
Fraternally yours,
JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER
The convention Of American press
h:morists elected j. Edmund Vance
Cooke of Cleveland secretary treasurer
and reelected Frank ]. Seabright OF
Los Angeles president
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-01
DARK HORSE MOTOR BOAT
It's Name Is ~. S. A. and 1t Qualities
for Internatlonals.

New York, July 31-A dark
horse appeared to-day on the motor
boat course in Huntington bay, over
which the International race for the
Harmsworth cup will be held to-
morrow 1t was a boat with the name
~. S. A. and to the surprise of those
who came prepared to see another
failure, the boat with the nations
Initials made good" by travelling
over the course at better than thirty
miles an hour. The patient commit
tee selected her at once as one of the
defenders Of the cup.
John Sheppard is the owner, builder
and navigator of the ~. S. A." She
halls from Philadelphia, and she has
twin screws driven by pair of Chad
wick engines of 100 horse power each
She measures Just trlfe less than
the limit allowed.-forty feet--and she
is a good looking craft from stem to
stern.
The three boats chosen to meet the
Wolesley-Siddeley and the Daimler III.
in to-morrow's race for the cup,
which is to be started at 1880 p. m.
are the Dixie H., owned by Il. j..
Schroeder; the Den, owned by COM
modore j. H. Hoadley, of the motor
boat club of America. and the ~. S.
A." owned by John Sheppard of Phil
adelphia,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-01
PISTOL DUEL WITH
GREEN WITCH THIEVES
Bold Attempt to Rob Villa of
r. g. Converse, Steel Trust
Director, Is Frus-
trated.
COLLIE DOG GIVES ALARM
Many shots Exchanged and One Of
Three Robbers Is Wounded, But
All Escape In Motor
Car.
COLLIE DOG GIVES ALARM

Greenwich, July 31.-Converse Manor,
the l,200-acre estate Of e, C. Converse,
a wealthy New York man, and direc-
tor of the United States Steel corpora
ton, was the scene Of thrilling pistol
duel between three burglars and the
night Waterman on the estate early to-
day The men were driven off after a
number OF shots had been fred and
Just as Mr. Converse, himself heavily
armed, rushed from the house and went
to the watchman's assistance.
The Waterman declares that one OF
the would-be robbers was struck by a
bullet but he probably was not dam
gerously hurt, as he picked himself up
and made his escape with his compan-
ions 1t is believed the three men had
an automobile In waiting outside the
grounds, as a moment after the shoot
ing a car with three men was seen
racing away toward Bedford, n. Y.
The presence Of the burglars in the
grounds was made known by Mr. Con-
verses pet collie. which dashed out OF
the house, barking loudly and ran to a
hedge near the watchman's cottage
No attention was paid to the dog s
actions at first, but when he continued
to bark and run around and around the
hedge, the Waterman went down tc
make an investigation.
As he approached the hedge three
men sprang upon him and pinoned hi.
arms, and then one Of the trio pushed
/ the muzzle of revolver into his face
and directed him to make no cutlery. In
/ the meantime the colie's bark has
when lights began to flash in the win.
dovs, the robbers became frightened
1 and, releasing their prisoner, ran dowr
beside the hedge toward the street. TIL,
moment he was released the watchmar
] opened fire with two revolvers which
he carried, and the fleeing desperadoes
turning as they ran, sent back shot fo
shot.
Just as the three men were about 4
turn through an opening In the hedg'
leading to the road, the Waterman say
one of them threw up his arms, spranl
into the air and fell TO the ground In
heap. A moment later, however, he wa
on his feet and running like mad ate
his companions, All three succeeded II
getting away Just as Mr.. Converse
with a revolver In either hand, rushed
down across the lawn to take fant
In the battle.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-01
MCKINLEY SEES SHERMAN
Conference at Utica on Transfer OF
Committee Craftsmanship.

Utica, N. Y, July 31-Chairman Nc
Kinley of the republican congressional
campaign committee; Secretary Loud
enslager of the same committee, and
Charles c. Dawes, ex-comptroller Of
the currency, came here today and are
in consultation with representatives
James B, Sherman, the republican can
didate for vice president. 1t was said
that the conference had to do with the
transfer OF the Craftsmanship Of the
committee from Mr. Sherman to Mr.,
Mckinley and other matters pertain
ing to the campaign.
Arrangements are going forward here
for the notification celebration on Au-
gust 10, and the local committees to
arrange all the details we're announc-
ed by the mayor today. Mr. Sherman
will leave for the st. Lawrence river
on Monday and will remain there sew
eral days.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-01
CONSTITUTION IN FORCE
Special Turkish Council Formed TO
Put II Into Operation at Once.

Constantinople. July 31.-An Of
fetal communication issued to-day an
nounces the formation OF special
council to put the constitution In force
Immediately. The council is COM
posed of Kiamil Pasha and the minis
ters of Foreign Affairs and Interior,
the president OF the State council and
the legal advisor to the Porte.
The sultan has decided shortly to
issue q rescript consecratng the con-
sttution
The leaders Of the Young Turks are
working methodically to insure the
success of the new regime. They are
devoting their efforts In the first place
to getting the finances of the country
In order and to the regular payment
of officials. With this as their aim
they have secured the grand vizier's
promise that the salaries of high Of
fcials will be reduced TO proper
amounts and that none of the iddi-
tional sums hitherto will be allowed
them, Nobody will be permitted To
retain two offices and all needless
under secretaryships and like offices
will be abolished.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-01
DANAHER DENIEsIT.
Says He Never Contemplated Action
Against Local Club.

Meriden, July 31,-For several days
there has been rumor that Attorney
G. j. Danaher, who formerly owned
the New Haven baseball team, was
about to attach said team and fran
chise because the payments promised
have been neglected Attorney Dan
aher says the report is entirely false
and without foundation in fact. When
seen to-day he said;
"Its an unmitigated lie. The payment
has been made. have received a
check for the full amount. Every pay
ment from the new owners has been
sent me ahead Of time. Another, the
final one, Is due September 3. l have
every reason to expect that this will
be made promptly on time.
In fact the present owners Of the
team have told me that If l wanted
the entire amount now could have it
There Is no foundation for the story
that ! intended to attach the New
Haven mines box receipts for the
amount"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-01
BREAKS WALKING RECORD
52-Year-Old Army Sergeant Crosses
Continent I'm Less Than "a Days.

New York, July accompanying a
walk from San Francisco to New York
In SO days and 20 hours which he said
was a record, Sergeant Walsh Of the
United States army on furlough from
his station at the Presidio, walked into
the mayors office in this city today.
He carried a pole from which the
American flag few Sergeant Walsh
said he made the walk on a wager
that he could not cross the great divide
twice and he added that he had already
crossed it once going west,
Walsh lost fifty pounds weight dur
ing the trip and declares he would not
make it again for 100000 At one part
of his walk he said he craWled along
a trail nine inches wide, 10000 feet
high, where, he said burro would not
go. He declared that he was snow
blind from the reflection Of the sun on
the snow of the mountain tops, He
had the signatures of many mayors and
town officials on his route Sergeant
Walsh is 90 years old.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-01
FOREIGN ECHOES.

Christiania. July 31.-The French
battleship verlte, having on board Pres
ident Fallleres and conveyed by a
squadron of French warships, arrived
here this afternoon King Haakon
boarded the battleship and greeted NJ
Fallleres, and the king and president
landed and drove together to the royal
castle.
St Petersburg, July 31.-The naval
commission has decided that the new
battleships for the Russian navy shall
be built either In Italy or Germany
ST. Petersburg, July Sl.-A dispatch
from Teheran says that the shah to-
day left the palace for drive for the
first time since the recent plot against
him
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-01
THREE MINIATURE
WILLIAM H. TAFTS
New York, Indiana and Illinois
Have Young Citizens
Named After the
Candidate.
ONE WEIGHS 254 POUNDS
Another Has a Perfect Imitation of
That Famous Smile-Mr. Taft
Spends Day With STEM
ographcrs.

Hot Springs, July Si.--Although he
kept three stenographers exceedingly
busy ALI day and into the night hand
ling replies to his heavy mail, Candi-
date Taft had comparatively care
free day. He divided his work with a
game Of golf In the morning and a ride
with General corbin as companion in
the afternoon.
Colorado wants Mr., Taft's presence
in September according to an urgent
invitation, which came today from the
management of the interstate fair and
exposition to be opened Labor day in
Denver. AS the acceptance Of the in
vitation would mena an abandonment
of Mr.. Taft's present plan to conduct
his personal campaign without travel,
his regrets were sent.
Three miniature William Howard
Tafts' have made dots on the political
and domestic horizon in New York,
Indiana and Illinois, respectively. ac-
cording to letters from the proud
parents to the candidate and each of
the three will get an autograph letter
from the original bearer of the name,
and perhaps something besides. The
Hoosier Taft was born, according TO
advices, to-day. during the delivery of
the Taft speech of acceptance. The
parents OF the Illinois William How
ard chose the name nearly year ago.
but not for political reasons as their
statement Is that the boy weighed
% IA pounds at birth. The New
York baby is credited with the real
"Taft smile" His father, phar-
macist. writes: From the way the
youngster smiles every time | ask
him If the republican party is going to
win feel sure you are going to win, :
More Taft clubs were reported from
New York city, Philadelphia, Beaumont
California, Kendallville, Ind, Knoxville
Tenn, (colored); East Orange, n. j,
Middletown, O., Lanesboro Mimi, Yves
Milton Pa, Phoebus, Va, Cincinnati, o.
and Woodstock, va.
This dispatch from Samuel L. Powers
president Of the Middlesex club, Of Bo,
ton, was received o-day:
Sitting by the shore of the loud re
sounding sea. the Mlddlesex club, at It
annual holiday banquet sends you as
surances of It's affectlonate regard an
admiration, and OF It's certainty of you
overwhelming eleotions r. . ~ l.
Many congratulatory letters on TIL
acceptance speech were received by MI
Taft to-day Mr.. Taft hasanot yet In
dicated whether reply WET be made t
Mr.. Bryan's comment on thefspeech
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-01
ON TO VENEZUELA
Dutch Cruiser Sails sor Main Seaport
OF Castro's Republic.

Willemstad, July 3l.-The Dutch
cruiser Gelderland left here today for
La Guaira. She Is carrying to the Ger
man minister, who has charge of
Dutch affairs in Venezuela, a detailed
report Of the latest events In Willem-
stad in connection with the troubles
between the Netherlands and Ven
ezuela.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-01

The single men Of Woodbridge and
the Teddy Bears of Bethany will play
ball in Miller's lot this afternoon. The
game will be called at 1870. The
Woodbridge lineup Is as follows: c..
Hitchcock p, L. Forsyth C, j. Shop
hard 1b, William Beecher 2b, H.
Dickerson S. A. Miller 3b, W. Sholtz
RI, G. Shotz cf W. Hitchcock rf
Teddy Bears-Ward Doolittle p, Old
Man Kllnkhammer C, Louis Kllnk-
hammer Id, Ed. Corell 2b, Henry
Russell IS, Roy Short 3b, Harold
Beecher (Capt.) If, Ikey Klinkham-
mer CT, Gordon MacDougall, esq., RI.
Arthur Smith will be umpire of the
game.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-01
FORTY VESSELS LOST
Havoc Created Among Fishing Fleet
Off Labrador.

st. Johns N. f., July S1.--Reports re-
ceived to-day from Labrador Indicate
that at least forty flshlng vessels We're
wrecked In the NORTHEASTERN winch
swept the coast early In the present
week. All but three men of the crews
reached shore, but fully 400 of these
were without food or shelter for several
DAYS, and their sufferlngs were severe
4 The disasters thus far reported were
all within hundred miles north q
from the fleet ine the extreme northern
coast.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-01
AUTOMOBILE ARRIVALS.
Many Out of Town Autoists Were
Here Yesterday.

The following automobile parties
arrived at the New Haven house yes
terday. Grace l., Dean, Hugo Braben-
der, Charles Van Opstal, en- route from
New York city to Madison, Conn; G,
Y. Lansing, Albany, n. Y, en- route
from New York to Newport; Arthur e.
Childs, Boston; Joseph Balch, Boston,
All route from Boston to New York.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-01
ANOTHER UNTAGGED AUTO.

For operating an automobile In the
limits of the ctsy without the proper
tags required by state law, Hugh
Dealy Of New York city, salesman
twenty-six years of age, rms arrested
last evening by Patrolmen Murphy ana
Heenan, He will be charged Mis-
morning In court with violation Of tbs
auto law,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-01

Ernest Matthews OF Barnett street
leaves tonight for Delaware, where
he will join his wife and daughter,
who have been there for the past
month.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-01

Shadrach has been cast In the fiery
furnace Of Bible fame Yes he said,
1.-THE days were warm, but the nights
were always cool"
Herewith he emerged to start high
class summer resort,-Puek.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-01
WESYVILLE.

The forty-third annual reunion Of
the Second Connecticut Volunteers,
Heavy Artillery, will be held at Savin
Rock, Thursday. August 81. Com
rades and friends are invited to at
tend.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Jeffcott Of 80
Fountain street are the proud par
ents OF baby boy.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-01

Harry Merwins second team and
the Broadway clerks played a good
game of ball In the West Rock park
grounds, Thursday afternoon, in
which Harry's team won in score Of
to 0.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-01

Miss Anna Barrett OF New York
who has been the guest Of her par.
ents on Valley street. has returned
home.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-05-30
strong Minded Lover.
Z From the Youths Companion

aF from the lOuiH 1omp1iiot'
Nobody had ever accused Nathan
Harlowe OF indulging In romance or
sentiment. When 1t came to question
of young Jared Parker's marrying one
Of Mr. Harlowes daughters, the prac-
tical father was amazed TO find how lit
tie influence his wisdom had.
'Got his mind all set on 'Phemie,
Mr.. Harlowe remarked, in dazed tone,
to one of his neighbors, land couldn't
turn him no more'n could turn an in
jine! put It to him plain and offered
him Inducements, but .'twa mt mite
o. use.
"'Marthy's the oldest and ought to
be married fust. by rights ] said to
him; and rlore'n that, she's a suitable
height. You'd oughtn't to take a little
short piece like 'Phemie, tall as you
are!' But I couldn't convince him.
I'm going to have 'Phenie and
that mahogany bureau she's told me
about, he says. laughing.
"'Sakes alive, mani i said to him.
There's two bureaus goes with Marthy,
and maybe three!' But he just laughed
| and shook his head. So then J gave up
contending with him once and for all.
| There's no reason to him"