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Mower County transcript., 1908-12-23
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PHlLANDER C. KNOX.

first great lawyer and second a man
who would fill the public eye, not
only here, but abroad, as a man who
stands out pre-eminently as a erea;
American. > ..>z->:,-..
''Mr. Knox was a great attorney gen
eral; he was a prominent tcandiGatte
for the presidency and he is "recog:
nized in the senate and elsewhere as
one of the great lawyers of that body:
Regarding the report that GeorgH
w. WicKersham of New York wc''lc
be attorney general i'll his cabinet, Mc
Taft said that he had not yet deter
mined on anyone. definitely for the at
torney generalship. . 49, j
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ALLEGES CRIMINAL LIBEL i.
Rockefeller, Jr., Causes Arrest 8
New York Publisher.

New York, Dec. 1S.--On charge Of
criminal libel, made by John D. Rookie
feller, Jr., S. S. Carvalho, president Of
the Star company, publishers of Will
lam R.. .Hearst's New York American,
was arrested and arraigned in police
court before Magistrate Finn. Mr..
Carvalho Was naro1ed until Doc. .2e. Is
Mr.. Rockefeller charged that the
article published in the New York
American Dec. Il, under a Chicago
date Of Dec. 16, with the headline,
"J.. D. Rockefeller, Jr:, Originated
Peonage id Stockade, It IS Said, = tend
ed to injure his good name, reputa-
tion and credit and to make him ap,
pear ridiculous. b t.s 8s$3:
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COUNCiLMEN UNDER ARREST
Pit+sburg City Fathers Accused Of
Various Crimes.

Pittsburg, Dec. 22.-Seven mem
bers of councils were arrested at the
instance of the Voters league, a civic
reform organization, charged with
conspiracy, corrupt practices and brib-
cry in connection with municipal leg
islation during the past two years.
Alleged acts in connection with the
establishment of repositories for the
funds of the city are enumerated in
the complaints against the council
men and it is said number of per-
sons occupying official positions in To-
cal banks will shortly be arrested.
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FATAL TO ELEVEN SOLDIERS
Beverage Served at Resort on
Mindanao Island,

Manila, Dec. 19.-E}even deaths
have occurred and thirteen men are
seriously i'll at keithley camp, Min
danao island, as a result of, the men
of the Eighteenth infantry drinking
calumbic acid, vegetable compound
extracted from the calumba root. An
official Investigation is now being
made by the military authorities, but
no details have been given out. The
beverage, it is learned, was served as
"vino," a native drink, at a. resort
near the camp on Dec IS. The last
death occurred On Dee. II. ~ =
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Thursday. Dec, II.

House-Resolution adopted calling
on the president for evidence justify,
ing the statement in his annual mes
sage regarding attitude of congress
towards appropriations for the secret
service. .s-5z*s
Senate-Mr. Burkett (Neb.) spoke
IN favor of the postal savings bank
bill. Message from president received
recom1n ending a change in form of
government for the District of Colum-
bia,. .s:zj=~.s 49,. -.>., .e.. 49,. e.
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RlGHBINDERS SUSPECTED.
Two Chinese Laundrymen Slain a,
> Winnipeu,

Winnipeg, Dec. 21.-1n their laun'
dry shack at 214 Jarvis street, a few
feet from the sidewalk, at an hour
when scores of people must have been
passing, two Chinese, Kung Pow and
Chun Lung, were found lying in pools
of blood by a belated customer,
( Circumstances connected with. the
crime strongly suggest the theory
that the murders were. committed by
Chinese highbinders and the pelice
are working on this hypothesis. "
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SITUATION 4 ! il VERY j y SERIOUS
Anti-F Foreign Movement at Canton,
China. Dangerous. HI

Hongkong, Dec. Pit is feared
that the anti-foreign movement at Can
ton, 8origi inally caused by the death Of
= coolie on the steamer Falshan. who
Is alleged to have been brutally kicked
BY Portuguese watchman on the
vessel. will Sculmi mate ii an outbreak
against al eigners.s SO serious Il
tbs sitIat ion reg arsie,l that the British
torpedo boat destroyer Hart has bsen
sent to Canton
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! .I'DlOINGs ] o. CONGRESS
"Wednesday, Dec. 16. /:

House-Practical ally the entire ses-
sion devoted to the further considera-
tion Of the bill to revise the penal
laws Of the United States. The Gar
srett amendment which prohibited the
sending through the malls of informa-
tion bearing on transactions in fu-
tures, was defeated by a decisive vote.
S Senate---Ndr. Lodge spoke. on the
Brownsville affair." Investigation of
presidents reference to congress in
annual message ordered.
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SULTAN IN ATTENDANCE
First Ottoman Parliament Opens at
ConstantinopIe.

Constantinople, Dec. 17.-After an
interval, of thirty-two years Turkey
has entered upon second attempt at
constitutional government with the
Inauguration in Constantinople Of the
new parliament elected under the
constitution promulgated by the sui.
tan in July of this year.
The sultan opened parliament in
person with elaborate ceremonies.
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Duluth Wheat and Flax.

!, Duluth, Dec. 21.-Wheat-To arrive
and on track-No. i hard, $1.09A; No.
1 Northern, $1,osA; No. 2 Northern,
$1.o6A; Dec, $1.06M; May, s1.o8A:
July, $1.O8M Flax--To arrive and on
track, $1.4bM; Dec, S1.44as; May,
$1.465s.
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Murder TrIaI Postponed.

Media, Pa, Dec. he trial Of
Mrs. Florence Erb and her sister, Mrs
Catherine Beisel, for the murder Of
the formers husband, .. Clayton Erb,
at Village Green. Delaware coun.sy, I,
was postponed by agreement until
! Dec. 20.
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Friday, Dec. IS.

@ House-Attendance far short of a
quorum, nevertheless a good deal Of
business was transacted. This con-
sisted mainly of the passage OF war
claim bills.
+. Senate-Not in session.
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SIMON ELECTED PRESIDENT
Rebel Leader Now Ruler of Haytian
5-<ar 4a'.tE Republic, - 49,

) Port au Prince, Hayti, Dec. 17.---
General Antoine Simon, the leader Of
the last revolution in Hayti that re:
suited in the flight Of President Nord
Alexis from the capital and who made
his triumphal entry into. Port all
Prince ten days ago, has been aunani-
nously elected president aof the;sre-
public by the Haytian congress.
4 AS soon as the result of theseslec-
ton became known the great crowd
that, had assembled outside the sspar-
lament. building broke into cheers
and sa1utas were fred from the the 5.tt.1r .1rt $
ard the taEtssla I; ESs y E
80. " 5sa
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ST. Paul Union Stock Yards.

St. Paul, Dec. 21.---Cattle to
choice steers, $5.50@6.50;z fair to good,
$450@5.25; good to choice cows and
sheifers, 1875 @4.50; veals, $5.0O@5.50.
Hogs $4.75@5.6O. Sheep w Wethers,
$4.25@4.50; yearlings, $4.50@4.85;
spring lambs, $6.00@6.50. Il;
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OIde est Civil q i ar yeteran.

sssl ilWallkee Dec anles Clancy,
said to have beea The cIdests Evil war
veteran, died at the tional oilers
l,f,s'se SsIlcy
With
the Fourth Michigan guards ill ls6
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British Parliament Pr6rosued:;
London, Dec. 21.-king Edward put
an end to the present session of the
British parliament. Only few mem
bers attended the brief prorogation
~. Eqg H. -. r.
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Chicago Union Stock Yards.

Chicago, Dec. 21.-C -Cattl Beeves,
@$S,50@76O;s Texans, $3.50 @4.35;; West
ern cattle, $3.50@5.50; stockers and
feeders, s2.6O@4.75; cows and heifers,
4 $3.50 al. 90; calves. $1,000 $50. Hogs
Light, s4.S0@5.55: mixed, $5.20@
$50; heavy, s5.25@5.86; rough, $5.25
4@5.4O; good to choice heavy, $40
@5.85; pigs, $3. 3.6O@4.75. Sheep, $3.50
@4.75 yearlings. $500 900; lambs,
$3.50 .25.
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ate-NOt in session.
Saturday, Dec. 19.

House and Senate-Brief sessions
held and adjournment taken until
Jan. 4.
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GRAIN AND PROVISION PRICES
MINNEAPOLIS Wheat,

. X minneapolis "neat. -.q
Minneapolis, Dec. -Wheat-Dec.,
$1.06A; May, $1.081a. On track--No.
1 hard, 1.'9A; No. 1 Northern, ST.
08A; No. 2 Northern, $1,O6A @1.06k;
No. 3 Northern, s1.02A A@1.04A. .
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DENIED BY THE PRESIDENT
Has Had No Quarrel With Taft Over
Ohio Senatorship. s's 81

Washington, Dec. 19.-President
Roosevelt has stated that there was
no truth in printed story that he
had had disagreement with Pres
ident-Elect Taft about the candidacy
of the latter's brother, Charles p.
Taft, for the senatorship from Ohio.
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FIGHT IhIlss: li, G. Il {. 81 :.
Daring Rosters Loot .Aso !: e:orYskz
81 $5 sss. Is ark ssSS 1'is

ihben. n sseb., d Dec. is s. s.-- Six robbers,
after dynamit,n the safes Of the
Farmers, ststa bank Keene at
Keene, twenty At miles south Of
g bbon, and the Comm ereiaI bank Of
sGibbon, engaged il q pitched battle
here with a number 8of. citizens and
ESCAPED in ar auto with SIS, 800. One
of the robbers is elie,ed to have
been wounded and to have been car
risd off by his coIlrad les. #3ss 80 ss.ss
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CHICAGO Graf, and Provisions.

Chicago, Dee. q Wheat Dec, 81
oo55as MAJ, .O5 IS q LOS IS; july.
975sc;; Sept, 50 11kkc. Corn Dec,
s561l q; May, so X q 81. July, go 11kkc;;tt
Sept go 1kzc. Oats Dec.. 49 11sc;; May.
s511s @5111z July. 4oo11s &; Sept, 10 IS
\ @4O1l g. PorlkDe 81 AGO; Jan,
$685. @15.97s1.as May. $$16. SO. Butter
sreameries % m3 soc; dairies, p X 1s
ND25c Egg I'oult urkeys.
l5c iekens. 11dc spring
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-10
Uhief Clerk in New York Gen. tral Auditing Department
 at No. T.
JURY BOX TWICE FILLED
Court Excuses Hat Manufacturer Who Never Heard of the
 Thaw Case.

New York, Jan. 9--One new sworn juror was added to the trial panel in the Thaw case to-day, making seven in all selected from the 400 talesmen sum- moned since the beginning 1of the sec ond hearing on Monday Another panel of 100 will report tomorrow morning. Justice Bowling has announced that he will hold court on Saturday. If neces- sary to complete the jury. At the luncheon recess to- day the box was fill ed with six permanent and six tenn porary jurors. but peremptory chal- lenges cleared 1t of all of the latter. Just before adjournment at o'clock, when to-day's venire had been ex- hausted five temporary jurors had again been selected to fill the vacancies But once more arbitrary challenges were used and all but one of the men on probation were allowed to go.
 The sole survivor of the day, who took his place as trial juror No, : was William +. Doolittle, chief clerk in the auditing department of the New York Central railway The rate of progress to-day was not gratifying either to the prosecution or the defense and bet ter things are hored for morrow At the close Of to-days work the prose- cution had employed fourteen of the thirty challenges allowed by law. and the defense had expended nineteen. The court can, in it's discretion, increase the number of challenges allowed each side, and last year at the first trial Justice Fitzgerald did so.
 Patrick McCue. a hat manufacturer, furnished the only spice to o-day's proceedings by declaring that he never hnn v Af tNA t.,f.g 1x had no disqualifying opinion, and was placed on the temporary side of the trial panel only to be excused per emptorily later on
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-10
ORGANIZE AGAINST BRYAN.
Murphy and His Enemy Hill to Unite
 Against Common Enemy.

Albany, Jan. 9-The democrats are beginning to attach some importance to the conference between William J. Corners. state chairman, and ex-Sen- ator David B. Hill. which took place yesterday. There seems to be general impression that the former state boss has been asked to go to Denver as one of the Big Four, that is, the four del- egates-at- large, Ccnnors, Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Chanler are the names mentioned with Hills.
 It is known also that other confer ences are being held with ex-Senator Hill, and the notion prevails that an effort Is being madeto get all the fac- tions in the state together against Bry- an. Hill has been entirely out of poli- tics now for three years: and no one expects that he will re-enter the field. To the very last he fought Murphy in the state. Now the fact that Connors, who represents Murphy. IS conferring with Hill indicates that Murphy has accepted Hill's retirement as genuine, and Is ready to make use of the old leaders advice.
 One definite result of the Corners Hill conference has been decision to postpone the date of the democratic state convention until late in May or early in June. This Is regarded as done to await the developments of the re- publican convention, and also to afford an opportunity to assess the Bryan sen timent in the state
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-10
DEMOCRATIC SPLIT GROWS.
Committeeman Refuse to Answer Call
 Two Conventions Probable.

Boston, Jan. 9-That the split in the ranks of the democratic party in Massachusetts, manifested at the memorable state convention at Spring field last October. is still wide open. was shown to-day at 8 meeting In this city of twenty-seven out of the fifty seven members of the state committee. Many members of the committee re fused to attend the meeting and de- clared they would head the call for what they consider the regular meet ing of the committee tomorrow The call for to-day's meeting was issued by William S, McNary Of Boston, second vice chairman of last years state com mittee, The call for o-morrow's meeting is by John P, Feeney of Wo- burn. chairman of the state commit tee IL is expected that there will be two state conventions this spring and that the claims of the two sets of del- egates to. the Denver convention will have to be adjusted by the democratic national committee.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-10
TAFT AND NEW HAMPSHIRE. Leading Republicans Endorse Him but Approve Uninstructed Delegates.

Concord, N H, Jan 9.--Ahout l5o republicans from various parts of the state met here to day and formed the Taft association Of New Hampshire. Former Governor Frank w Rollins of this city presided at the meeting and was chosen president of the new asso- ciation Letters were read from Unit cd States Senator's Gallinger and Burn ham and Consressnen Currier and Sulloway. expressing disapproval of the meeting on the ground that it was un- wise for the prty to place itself on rec ord at this time in favor of any one candidate Many other letters were read endorsing Secretary Taft and pledging membership in the associa- tion.
 In course of the proce eedings objection was offered to the plan of organization. on the ground that its ulterior motive was to bring about a change in New Hampshire representation at Washing ton. This was denied by former Gov ernor Rollins.
 Before adjournment a resolution fla voring continuance of New Hamp- shires custom of sending unpledged delegates to the national convention was adopted
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-10
"PRIscILLA" RUGS.
Hand Woven, Durable, Artistic and Washabie--Can be Re-Woyen by
 Any Good Weaver.


 There is a constant tendency toward the use of rugs in the American home of to-day Everywhere they have been replacing carpets. The reason for this is twofold. In the first place, rugs, in stead of consisting almost entirely of Oriental lmportations, and being with In the reach only of the wealthy, are now made by many home manufaetur- CTS and can be bought at all prices. In fact, they are now an economy instead of a luxury. In the second place, the movement towards artistic beauty and comfort in the home has created new demand for the rug as a floor covering.
 It would he idle to dwell at length on the advantage of rugs over car pets; suffice 1t to say they are more healthful, more beautiful, more con- venient and more economical They are easily taken up and quickly put down; they fit all floors without alter ation, while to clean them and the floors beneath them is a simple matter.
 The Priscilla rug sold by The Cham DtTldlD tu., CoTUer OTdHge anu troWn streets, is a hand woven rag rug-ar- tistic and durable--modeled after the beautiful old Colonial designs; made on similar hand looms, with the se -re careful efforts. They are distinctly Anne. lcan, and have quickly won a place for themselves in the American home. They are made from new ma terial torn into strips, put into hanks and dyed In beautiful soft colors The rug is intended for simple and Colon ial furnishing. 1t can be easily washed and the colors will remain perfectly fast. The Priscilla rugs are made in all sizes from 24x36 inches to 12x1s feet The light and dainty colorings arc principally used for the upstairs rooms of the home, while the dark colors are especially serviceable for libraries, din- ing rooms, dens and drawing rooms As these rugs are comparatively new a cordial invitation is extended tn, public by the Chamberlain company tt call and look them over.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-10
IMMIGRATION SLACK Extravagant Rumors of Hard
 Times Cause a Turn of Tide.
STEERAGE ALMOST EMPTY
Those Who Returned to Europe for the Holidays Fail to Come
 Back.

f- na
 New. York, Jan. Comparatively speaking, immigration at this port has fallen to practically nothing. Steam ship men, in view of the heavy rush of emigrants from America that marked the weeks preceding Christmas, were more or less prepared for reduction in the westward flow of travel, which sets in after the holidays, but they had 10 idea that the slump would be so pronounced.
 The White Star line steamship Oce- anic. just in. which usually brings large number of thlrd-cabin passengers, had just 43 aliens in her steerage, and the Sannio of the Italian line, which halls direct from ports from which good proportion of immigrants usually sail, brought only 150 steerage passen- gers. Her average list Is about 2,100 at this time of the year.
 < Patricia, of the Hamburg American line, which at corresponding period last year brought In 2,500 aliens, came last week with 261 foreigners, and fig ures showing similar decline may be observed fin the cases of every line Of steamships having steerage accomnlo- dations.
 Moskva of the Russian Volunteer fleet, which arrived to-day from great center of immigration. Libau, and which also touched at Rotterdam brought In less than 200 immigrants whereas her steerage last year aver aged 2,G00 a trip westward The Rus sian emigration officer stationed on this vessel said that while the extent of the falling off was unexpected now that it could be observed, he had no hesitation in saying that there would be little immigration to this country in 1908
 There have been too many tales of hard times here" he said.
 Reports of the financial and indus trial conditions in this country have reached foreign lands, and those who emigrated from this country in the weeks prior to Christmas have told grossly extravagant stories. And you can see that the tide which set east ward in the early winter Is not return Ing westward now, as 1t ordinarily does"
 At Ellis Island long period of in activity Is looked for. There was a re- port attributed to Commissione, Watchorn that, considering the condi. ton of business at the governments re- ceiving station for the aliens of the world, the staff on duty there would be materially decreased. This caused much uneasiness at the island, and in spectors, watchers, and others wen, about with extremely long faces. To. Nay, however, Commissioner watchorn denied he had said anything of tht kind
 There will be no cutting down Q the staff here," he remarked. "It woult not be wise. One can never tell whel immigration will increase. There vii be no action of the sort taken by me.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-10
PROMINENT PHYSICIANS
Endorse Our Cod Liver Preparation,
 Vinol

Many of the most eminent physicians are now prescribing Vinol as the most satisfactory cod liver preparation Thus 1t is fast superseding other forms of cod liver oil and emulsions.
 ". W. Rand, N. D, of Evans Mills, W. Y, writes. From personal eyperi- ence, am able to appreciate the value of your cod liver preparation, Vinol. I have used it and prescribed it largely during the past eighteen months, and want to say that vinol is all you claim for il and more
 Dr. Bonchelle of Thomasville, Ga, 2 physician well known in the south writes: 1T use Vinol Tn my family and in my general practice with most ex- cellent results for bronchial and pull nonary troubles and to cseate strength
 Another physician writes: I am sat isisd that Vinel derives its wonderful live-giving and strength pow CT from the medicinal curative ele- nlents found in the eod's liver II is the most satisfactory strength creator and VltalZer for old people, weak wc- men and delicate children which it has ever been my pleasure to prescribe
 The reason that Vinol has such re- naarkable curative and strength-creat- ing power is because it is made by a scientific, extractive and concenratine process from fresh cods' livers, com bining with peptonate of iron (which is needful constituent for the hlood) all the medicinal, bealing and body building elements Of cod liver oil. but no oil
 We ask every person in New Haven who is in need of such a medicine to try Vinol on our guarantee to return money if it fails to give satisfaction. Hulls Corner Drug Stores, corner State and Chapel streets; corner Howard and Congress avenues
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-10
NO WAGE REDUCTION.
Textile Manufacturers See No Cloud
 On Business Horizon.

Philadelphia, Jan. 9.-Manufacturer of textiles here believe that the out look for the present year is a prosper ous one. both for the manufacturer and the wage earner. Since the announce ment of the curtailment in the wage list of the New England cotton mills, mill workers in this city. which is a center of textile industries, have fear ed that conditions would force a re- duction here, Leading manufacturers said to-day that there would be no cut ting of wages in Philadelphia
 We intend to sell our goods on the basis of the wage scale now in exist ence," one of the large manufacturers said, and contemplate no reduction do not know of others in this market who expect reduction I fall to sec why manufacturers have anything to fear. There is nothing on the horizon to create any apprehension on the part of either the manufacturer or the com mon laborer in this country today.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-10
JUROR DROPS DEAD IN COURT.

New York, Jan. e-Moses Olenick, a wealthy real estate owner in the Bronx, who had been serving as juror :n Part I, general sessions under Judge Crane since Monday died suddenly in the courtroom to-day
 When his name was called he had already answered to his name befors a higher bar. and made no response to Clerk Cowing. Then it was found that he had been dead for some time.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-10
PLOT TO DYNAMITE FARMER.
Prominent Bethel Resident Finds Ex-
 plosive Outside His Door.

Bethel. Jan s.--Frederick W. Owens, a prominent farmer in Stony Hill, a country district three miles east of this place. discovered to-day what he believes to have been a delib- crate plot to kill him and destroy his farm buildings. In small out build ing used as a workship he found box containing thirteen sticks of dynamite with which was mixed percussion caps and scrap iron. The dynamite had been placed close to the door of the building, where he might easily have stumbled over it. He thinks that the fact that he visited the shop in the day time instead of in the evening saved his life.