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New-York tribune., 1908-12-23
SAYS CANAL WILL OPEN JAN l, 1915.
Secretary to Commission Gives Present Amer
icau Excavation as One-third of Total

san Francisco. Dec. 22.-The Panama Canal Will
be opened January l, 1915, according TO an Off
ciaI communication received yesterday by the Cal
ifornia Promotion Committee from Joseph Buck
lin Bishop secretary Of the canal commission.
The statement is. in part, follows:
There has been eXcavated from the line o. the
canal since the Americans took control about 56,-
400 GOO cubic wards This. be CalCu-
lated at the present time. is about one-third Of
entire excavation complete
work In 1908 down 10 November I nearly 81 000.-
GOO cubic yards were removed, and the total for
this year will be far from 100000 cubic
yards.
This will bring the grand total Of American ex-
cavation 10 about 81. 100000 cubic Yards As DraC
ticallv all Of this will have been aCcomPl ished
within three Years the average il between SIS o00,
GOO and - 900. 600 cubic wards year.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-23
C. P. TAFT CONFIDENT OF CAUCUS.
Foraker and Burton Said To Be Opposed
Friends of Mr.. Taft Claim, Majority

Columbus. Ohio. Dec 2.-CharIes P Taft openly
declared to-day for caucus 10 determine the
sker
We vii have caucus he said that fact iz
certain. Furthermore, It may he said that are
progressing finely in canvass for votes. and
we do not care how soon the caucus is held. We
willing 70 submit the Senatorial question 2
caucus at once
Senator Foraker and RepresentaJtve Burton are
both understood to be opposed 10 q caucus Friends
have fifty votes in the caucus Forty-six Is
iority.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-23
OLUER IS TNDORSED.
Opposition Not apparent in Caucus
for keystone Senator.

Flttsburg. Dec 22-George T Oliver owner OF
Inc Gazette-Tinles and The ChronicIe-Tele-
eraPh- was unanimously indorsed to-day by the
Allegheny County members Of the State Legislature
for United States Senator TO succeed Senator
Philander c. Knox. who is to be Secretary Of State
in the Taft Cabinet.
The caucus late this afternoon was attended bv
all members Of the elegation-twenty- mem
oers Of the lower house and six Seustors-and Mr..
oaiFers name was the only one presented. although
Congressman James Francis Burke and John DaI-
zel had previously announced their candidacy for
the place
The caucus also indors=d John F. Cox Of the
Homestead district of this county for Sneaker of
the lower house.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-23
TELLS OF KILLING HIS FATHER.
Beach Hargi8 on the Stand in Own Defence
at Murder Trial

Irvine ky. Dec. "a dramatic recital of the
LillinE OF Judge Hargis given by Beach Hargis
himself this afternoon. when he introduced as
witness in his trial for rhe murder Of his father.
Efforts we're made to get the defendant to recite
The manner in which Judge Hargis lived and as
sert that the Judge a violent man when drink
ing Although objections We're repeatedly made BY
the prosecution. Hargis usually got I'm hts answers
ahead II the ruling the
Witness said he was twenty-five years old and
that he drinking the day OF the killing. He
said his father had maltreated him for years and
often struck and beat him and on several occas sons
ATTEMPTED TO shoot him.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-23
CoNNERs TALKS WITH MURPHY.

William J. Corners. chairman 81 the Demo
cratic State Committee. had an extended talk over
the telephone with Charles Murphy yesterday.
Mr. Conners said last night the Hotel Kuicker-
booker that there particular siEnif, ance
in his talk with Mr.. Murphy and that things po
liticaI dead present.
II is understood however. that the two leaders
discussed the question of the minority leadership
in the Assembly. AsssmblymaH jimmy oliver.
of New York demands the leadership on the
ground Of seniority Of service but Mr.. Corners
has given Mr. Murphy 70 understand that the
upstate Democrats want 4 younger man for the
place and that Assemblymsn Niles r. F~ishie OF
schenectady, has been suggested
New-York tribune., 1908-12-23
TO CONDUCT ELECTION Law INQUIRIES
William z. Fitzsimmons Named Special
Deputy Attorney General.

Albany Dec 22-On application Of the Associa-
ton for the Prevention Of Corrupt Practices at
Elections. William Z. Fitzsinu1Ons was appointed
to-day special Deputy Attorney General and spe-
rial counsel 20 the Attorney General. without ez-
nense TO the state 20 conduct judicial inquiries
under the election law. Among matters to be in
,-estigated is the statement Of election expenses
fled with the Secretary OF State by the Kings
county Republican Committee. Charles Z Teale
treasurer and the Hamilton Trust Company. OF
Brooklyn. The association alleges that item
appears in the Kings County statement OF $4,000
Maid 70 the Hamilton Trust Company for Election
Ta~ expeuses and that the Hamilton Trust Com
many has fled no statement showing what was
done with the money.
Inquiries are also 70 be made IN the matter Of
electfon expense statements OF the following or
zanizations: United Colored Democracy Of New
York County. Charles z. Lee. treasurer; Putnam
County Democratic Committee. A. c Townsend
chairman and c 2 Cole treasurer: Chemung
Corn-v Democratic Committee John Deister.
treasurer.
0-de-s have been granted returnable December
2 AZ y A. n before Supreme Court Justice Belts
IN Kingston
Iotn z Smith secretary Of the Republican ex-
-,,+ive COMMITTEES Of Kings County. explained yes
tardav afternoon that the use Of the Sl4.o0 men
t,oued in the Albany dispatches, was omitted by
accident
THE money" he said was paid out for watch
~. for the most part We have all our vouchers
and are willing TO be investigated The county
,,,,rotr+ee had its funds at the Hamilton Trust
,-or,nsnv and a check for the S14.0O was drawn
assi1.. IL AL the Hamilton Trust Company had
70 30 with the transaction was 10 cash the checK'
New-York tribune., 1908-12-23
Two DISASTERS RECALLED

IN the fire which destroyed the Iroquois Thes
stre. IN Chicago. on January L 1904. SIS persons
lost their lives There was conflict in the state
uents given out st the time BY those who were
or should have been in g position to have kroFI-
edge 20 the cause Of the calamity and where
the blame should rest The management of tbs
theatre blamed the audience for the fatal PANIC
One hundred and fifty persons lost their lives
in the fire disaster AZ Rhoadss Opera House az
Boyerstown- Penn on January Il Many Of
those who persisted were visitors IN the town.
Seventy-fve were injured in the mad rush for
safety OF by Ieapfng from the windows OF the
burning ayhouse- A majority were members
oT St. Johns Lutheran Church. of Bovsrto-u.
and Of the sunday school. who were IN the opera
house to witness 2 five act tabIeau. The Scot
tish Reformation" The monetary loss was
bout $4,000
New-York tribune., 1908-12-23
FOUR MEN VICTIMS OF PISTOL FIGHT.
Two Brothers and Police Chiefs Son Dead
and Policeman Dying.

DELLA. Ga Dec Z2--Owen Smith son OF Poiics
Chief Smith: Charles Moore and his brother Virgil
Moore dead and Policeman Cain Walters Hes
dying as the result OF a f0ur-cornered pistol fight
here tonight
New-York tribune., 1908-12-23
Mr.. JAoKsoN's CONDITION CRITICAL.
Relatives of Attorney General Summoned to
Bedside After Operation.

Albany. Dec. 22.-Attorney General William :
Jackson. who is confined IN the Albany Hospital
with typhoid fever was reported tonight as being
in critical condition. Complications in during
the last twenty-four hours. which made it naces-
sare to perform an Operation.
Mr.. Jackson's condition IS serious that his
relatives we're informed. and his brother arrived
here tonight
New-York tribune., 1908-12-23
HERALD SQUARE FIRE
Continued from arss page.

lam n DunIevv. and thereafter, until the Shu-
berts converted II into a regular playhouse,
under the name Of the Herald Square. vauds-
vile performances we're given It's staE>- The
site IS owned by the Johnston estate. ard is
valued al 81 10000 The theatre seats 800
persons.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-23
NEw oFFlcE EoR SOUTHERN eAclElc.

The Southern Pacific Railroad Company has
opened = new passenger Office the northeast
corner Of e1th street and Broadway with facilities
Cor sellinx tickets and furnishing Information.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-02-07
FIRE AT RICHARD BROS,
Quick Action in Quenchin&
Flames Averts a Dis
asterous Fire

Fire broke out in one of the show
windows Of tho Richard Bros. store
on First street N. e. shortly after
8 clock Tuesday afternoon. and for 9
few minutes it looked ss if . great
deal of dsmsge would be done. Henry
Lafond of the clerklng force had been
lighting the gas lights about ten
minutes previous, and. as 10 the
custom. reached into the show
window in which were displayed lace
curtains laces, etc, and lit the gas
jet with the lighter, after which ne
shut the door of the show window.
1t is thought that in lighting the
gas jet q drop of burning wax fell in
among the curtains and laces without
Mr.. Lafond peroiving it, as 1T was
fo]ly ten minutes after that the blaze
was noticed. Water was hastily
brought and poured on the inclp,ent
blaze, and 1t was put ont before 1t had
done any great damage.
The damage is estimated at between
$50 and t75, but is covered by
insurance. The injury to the frame
work of the show window 10 not
much, and with little painting will
be in as good shape as before. j
Had tho fire burned through the
ceiling aud got into the 9: cond story
1t would have bsen . hard matter to
check it before q large amount of
damage hsd been done, but luckily it
was noticed before it had had much
start. : ~ 49, . j.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-02-07
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Settlement Asked for by
Hannah Sallden in Dam
AGED Property Case

The city council met IN regular month
ly kession Monday evening, Aldermen
Bastien. Eoke, Dewey and Bolander be-
ing present: s. .
Attorney E A King, representing
Mrs Hannah Sailden. appeared before
the council to ascertain If a settlement
could be reached in the case of Hannah
Sallden vs. City Of Little Falls, which
was for damages alleged to have be n
received by, her property, the Midland
Hotel. situated en- Broadway, near the
bridge. by the raising OF the grade at
the time OF paving.
The plaintiff received verdict in the
district court and the City appealed the
car to the supreme court where the de-
cision Of the lower court Was reversed,
On account Of the damage not being
stated. The matter was left to the build
ing committee, City Attorney Vasaly,
Attorney King and the plaintiff, and
q meeting was held Tuesday evening,
but no agreement could be reached.
"A motion was carried that the city
clerk notify all renters to the poor that
the city will pay no rents after May LIST.
The city attorney brought mp the mat.
ter. of allowing the tax OF the inebriate
farm to be esta bllshed. The amount is
$3.50. The amount is arrived at by tax
ing each license tw pc: cent. which in
this city would be 80 for each licenee
issued. The matter. Will probably be at
tended to AZ the next meeting.
Bills we're allowed az follows;
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-02-07
SKI JUMPING CONTEST
Some Exciting Sport will
Take Place Next Sum-
day Afternoon

The Little Falls Ski clubs slide.
which was constructed early In the
season, at q total cost of about 176,
will be tee scene of some very stirr-
ring, aud health iuvigo-ating spot
Ehencefortb, now that the club has
been blessed by q good fall of the
much prayed for snow.
The hill and slide is 210 feet l)nR,
and the width Of the hill itself is 1876
feet and the slide feet, thus giving
ample 8: ace to slide. roll or fall.
In the fixing of the hill and slid', it
was first iced, aud when this last
snow fell. gocdly amount of the
daky stuff was spread over it, so that
now all is in readiness for the ski
riders.
The club mas between thirty five
and forty members, snd a ski-jump.
ing contest has been arranged to take
place at O'Clock Sunday afternoon.
the names Of 'me of the contestants
being ss follows: John Fearing,
Eugene Dunphy, Eddie Berg, George
Greene, Walter Collars Thor Bow
man., Arthur Johnson, IrvinSturge IN,
Ge re Ricketts, Ed. Lakin, Ross
Dunphy. Adolph johnson. Oscar Bow.
man, Elmer Sundstrom, Elmer Nelson,
Howard Steele, Frank Collins. Ohas.
Hanger, Conrad Sundstrom, and few
others whose names could not be
obtained. First, second and third
cash prizes will be given to the three
most succs csssfol~ contt stauts..
One trial jump will be allowed
each contt etap, And then each will
make three slides and jumps. tho
winners being determined by judges
who will preside at the contest. The
ones who make the longest and most
graceful Jumps without tumbliDg viii
be awarded the prizas. s.e = +
All OF the above named have done
. lot of practicinR since tho last SNOW
fall. and are all able to jump thirty.
five feet and more, and the contest
will certainly be very interesting.
Some very ludicrous positions are
invofontarjly taken by the ski.riders
at almost every other turn.
It is expected that there will be q
large turn out and you should not fail
to see the fun. as 1t is very amusing.
A .six.mile long.distauce eki race
will be the next stirring event to
take place in thenear future. and all
who wish to contest should give their
name to N. N Bergheim, the secretary
of the cl: b, and they will be entered
in it. Some fine prizes will be
offered for this race. The start and
finish of the race, it is thought, will
be on Broadway, and the rest of the
race course viii take the contestants
in . circle through the neighboTing
woods and country.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-02-07

Earl Wetxel and Geo. Peterson were
initiated by the Elks Wednesday even
ing, q disrensation having been
granted for the SPECIAL meeting. After
the ceremonies Axsocial session was
held, at which remarks were made bv
Jas. Foley Of Still water. Grand Tiler
Of tho grand lodge, Hon. C. b.
Buckman, District Deputies II. L.
Bryant Of Sc. Paul and J. H. 0ue1ip
OF Little Falls Lud. Simonet ..of
Saltwater. F. Ztaa Of st. Cloud, and
ofhela.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-02-07
BURNED TO DEATH.
Mrs. Mary Stevens Of Syl-
van Perishes in Burn
ing Dwelling

Mrs. Mary Stevens, living near tho
village Of Sylvan, Cass county,
persisted in the burning of her dwell
ing Sunday morning. It 10 thought
that Mrs. Stevens, who was alone.
had lit the fires. and returned to bed,
and was overcome by the smoke or
flames. The remains we're badly
charred. The woman was between sixty
and seventy years of age. Her only
known relative is daughter in New
York.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-02-07
LINDBER0 HAS MORE POST.
OFFICE TROUBLE

Staples, Mimi. Feb. 8.-Congress. s.
man Llndberg seems to have a nice
little pcsto6ce row on his hands ut
this place, and it oil comes about
through the receipt of Information to
the effect that be intends to recon-
mend Thomas Shsrkey as successor to
Harry Arundel, the present incum-
bent: It was not known here that
Mr.. Sharkey was candidate for the
place, he having ostensibly been
supporting the candidacy Of W. K.
McF Farlane.
The knowledge of the congress.
mans intended action has aroused
the citizens considerably and petitions
were circulated today asking Lind
bergh to recommend Arundel, who
has given excellent satisfaction and
who, great many feel, is entitled to
re appointment under the svoWed
policy of the president to retain IN
office those who have proved them
selves efficient.
Mr.. sharkey. is at present one of
the aldermen and IL . retired business
man. Postmaster Arundel is q
retired railroad engineer. Both are
republicans.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-02-07
REV. MILNE WINS PRIZE AT
CHICKEN SHOW,

Rev. N. e. Milne won two first
prizes at the poultry show held In
Duluth last week. A cockrell and q
pollet were the first prize winners in
tne Golden spraDgled HamPurs class
raiser for many years, having had
many prize winners in other classes.
The raising Of this class of chickens,
is new, however and he is much
eleatedover bis success in captur ing
the prizes. as he only had three
entries.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-02-07
M1LLARD ADDRESSES HIGH
SCHOOL,

Prof. R. B. Millard of the Little
Falls Business College addressed the
students at : tho local high school
Tnursday morning On Work, and
Learning How to Work" which VA
in tho speakers we'll k1own, straight.
forward manner. He spoke with con-
viction On what was required bv. the
business man OF today Of their em.
ployee, and aleo gave the employees e
side of tho question. The impression
gwen was that oil h&d TO- work in
some: manner, and. that the student
should prepare for it,. % that when he
soatsa would make = good. sSs business world 10
This is tho third of series of
lectures which 10 being given BY
local business and professional mer,
and so far all have been instructive
and very well appreciated. ? /
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-02-07
NfW FACTORY IN SIGHT
Possibility Of a Chandelier
Factory Being Established
In This City

Secretary T. +. Murphy of the Com.
mercial club Of this city is in receipt
Of . very promising letter from a
Minneapolis business man. According
to the letter. which is given below,
the business man expresses his inten.
tlon of locating q large chandelier
factory in this city providing he can
get tue necessary facilit,es. Mr..
Murphy's Interpretation Of the letter
is that the prospective manufacturer
wishes to have some concessions
from the city. but whether it is the
electric power that he wishes
furnlsed him or not, he cannot say.
he makes regular monthly trips to
Minneapolis, however, and on his
and obtain all the inform alton he can
from him, relative to the factory.
In the meantime he has written the
party. asking for more information,
viz, the size of the prospective factory,
how many men it will employ. etc. I,
and what concessions would be ex-
pected
The letter, which is dated February
4th, and addressed to the Little Falls
Commercial CLUB. reads as follows:
II have never visited Little Fslls
but from the information I have
obtained from others l understa- d
that it 10 . very interprisinz city. I
am looking for . good location for my
business. rising city whose ap-
pearance and character are an
advertisement to my business, which
will in its turn advertise the CITY. for
shall do catalogue business al over
the West. I am the only chandelier
manufacturer in tho northwest, west
OF Milwaukee.
Foundry work. metal spinning and
electro plating are some of the
branches of my business. I need
electric power and good railroad
facilities.
Kindly advise me further as to
the conditions and advantages of your
city,
There is no doubt but what sue b a
factory would be of great benefit to
Little Falls. and providing every
thing is all right. it il most likely
that an effort will be made to get
the factory for this city.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-02-07
NICHOLS FOX AAYOR
FRAZEE.

TIE Frazee Free Press in q recent
issue, sugge SITS the name of J. A.
Nichol. formerly of tnis city, fol
mayor of Frszee. The paper explains
that Mr.. Nichols is its choice fol
mayor. because be is an exemplary,
progressive and enterprising citizen,
one IN whom the people of that town
has implicit conhdepce, aud that with
him ss the head officer OF the town,
the place wonld be sure to make
wonderful improvements.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-02-07

TO TALK ON ADVERTISING.
T. F. Murphy, secretary of the com.
mercial club. while in Minneapolis.
interviewed the president of the
Publicity club of that city as to the
best methods to be employed In
advertising the city and county. Mr..
Murphy will lay before tho Com.
mercial club tho matter of securing
either tho president or vics- president
of the clob to address q meeting in
this city. both being able speakers.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-02-07
THE BIG CONCERT.

The concert to be given tonight at
the Congregational church promises to
be the musical event of, the winter
Tho talent 10 nearly oil we'll known
and the combination of the artists ia
q single program bids fair to excel
any entertainment hitherto given
here. MIS-. La Bars singing has made
her q great favorite with everyone
here Sen. Alderman, tho best baritone
in this section of the state, will be
welcomed again with enthusiasm. No
comment for AisS Isabel Rosenberger &
violin playing is needed, for she il
well known here as an unusually
gifted artist with the bow, and her
part in tho program viii be feature
The reader tor the evening is Miss
Walden Of the st. Paul Teachers's
Trimming School, whore abe 10 librarian!
aud professor Of literature, and o. q
reader with IN unli mited repertoire,
is unequilled in the cities. The price,
Of admission has been fixed ct the ex..
tremely low price iof 26,centS in <trddfs
to give: every ono an opportunity TO-
hear this unusual array Of talent.
Do not fail to take advantage of ..
really great privilege. :,
Violin Selection. ...................... f.
Miss Isabel Rosenberer. st Cloud.
Soprano Solo Selected. .............
......Mrs. George La Bar. Brainerd
Readlpg-Selected d......................
Miss Mary 9. Walden. st. Paul;
Baritone Solo -Selected...... .......
Sen. 3. p: Alderman, Brainerd
Trio-Violin, Piano. Organ .......
............. Misses Rosenbe1ger
and Brannen and Mr.. Hall Irwin,
Solo-Selec d................ Are. La Bsr
Selected ........... Sen. Alderman
1ieading SELECTED. d......... Miss Walden
Vocal Duet-6elected cted............ .....
Mrs. Ia Bar and Sen. Alderman
Violin Solo o............ Miss Ro6enberger
Accompanies ..s... .............. ..... ......
........,...t.8 8iN: llabelle Bran. ).
nsn, NJ 1all Irwin; st. Cloud.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-02-07
FIRE

Chemical No. l, service.., 1876
Hose company No. ], eeEviCe.-. 2S.&
Hose company No. 2, service: 2o.36
Hose company No. 8 service ....-.-. 11.75
Hook and Ladder company, service 15.00
Dana Brown, hauling fire apparatus 1880
N Jansen, hauling fire ap 0arat1e 10 SO
fEP Eerrow. hauling FIRE apparatus $50
Hub FresinRer, ree1in4 hose............ 1.S
William Batters, reeling hose e
N Coleman, washing towels 6,45
.... POOR 49,
Herman Utsch, rent to Mrs Borgan son
"a X ball, rent to Mre BroSean......... 500
Joe Generaux, rent to Mrs Robbins 500
Andrew Johnson, ndse to Mrs
Victor Olson. mdse 1 to Mrs Mrs Johnson 5.o0
Mattson .....,.:... ....................... 1000
u Gottetein, wood to joe Dinner. 800
Pine Fuel company, wood to poor 1890
+ MISCELLANEOUS
Pine Tree Lumber company,
water aeTSs1 Power company; water rent aS:a5 S:s9
Water Power company, lights .. 258.96
Water Power company, wire in
~ hose house No. 3..-..s.S S. 4.96
Transcript Publishing company,
S official printing .. ...-..........-....... lilo
"A Herrick. flowere. .. 1000
Northwestern Telephone ex change,
Telephones .---...-.....--......... . 2.75
Ehas SX,vestes. express < g g
VII Ryan. n1dse se-........................- 50.6e
Jones 4 Ferrell, plumbing city hall 6.&
January ........,............:::!........... $3.50
n The annual report of the library was
accepted. 49, -.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-02-07
SUBSCRIBERS PAYING Up.

We are pleased to state that quite
. number of our subscribers have
called or sent money orders to Us the
past week t) apply on their subscrip-
tions. and in most cases have paid
year in advance. We hope to be
able to easily comply with the new
postal regulations which are soon to
70 into affect, and can d. 80 with the
help of our large family OF
subscribers. Who'll be the next1
Thanks.