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The San Francisco call., 1908-09-08
COMMISSION WANTS
POWER OF TAXATION
River Improvement and Drain
age Committee Wants Au-
thority to Resume Work
Memorials Addressed to Com
gress and Legislature Ask
for Big Appropriations

Measures with an important bearing
on the future Improvement of Califor-
MIA waterways and drainage systems
were discussed and adopted at the
joint convention of the Sacramento
drainage commission and the execu-
tive committee of the River Improve
ment and Drainage asspciation of
California, held yesterday at the
headquarters of the California Promo
tion committee.
Memorials to congress and the state
legislature were adopted, asking for
the, Immediate appropriation of sums
sufficient to warrant the beginning of
protection work on large scale on
the Sacramento, San Joaquin and
Feather rivers. The sense of the
meeting concerning the continuance
of work by the state commission was
made plain through the adoption of a
resolution that the commission be
clothed by law with the power of
taxation, subject to certain restric-
tions to be determined later
PLAN OF ACTION DISCUSSED
The meeting was well attended and
the discussion of the subjects under
consideration was general. The ques-
ton first discussed was whether work
made possible by taxation of property
owners should proceed on the drain
sistance from the state and federal
governments, and whether it should
follow a general plan under the su-
pervision of government engineers, or
an independent plan. Then followed a
thrashing out of methods to be pur-
sued in bringing about changes in the
present state law under which the
Sacramento drainage commission ex-
lists.
In regard to the pursuance of work
by taxation, M. ]. Boggs of Colusa, a
member of the River improvement and
Drainage association, declared his be-
lief that should the state commission
be given power to go ahead regardless
of the aid of the federal and state
governments, it would cut off all pos
sibility of assistance from these
sources in the future. On the con-
trary, President George w. Peltier of
the Sacramento drainage commission
asserted that far from precluding gov
eminent aid he believed that if the
initiative came from those directly af-
fected by such improvements as are
contemplated, more aid would ulti-
mately be given, although all work
should be done under government SUI
pervision. Several other speakers took
the same view, but no definite action
on this particular phase of the ques-
tion was taken.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-08
San Frnncisco Vetesfnary Co1Ie~e

Next session begins Sept. 10. Catalogue free.
e. ]. Greedy. secretary. ls1o Market ST., s. +. :
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-08

BUTTE. Mont, Sept. 7.-weather threaten
ing; track fast up to fifth race; raining and
muddy thereafter
FIRST RACE-Fiye furIongs, selling, 3 year
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-08

We are closing out certain stocks, also lines
lines in various departments prior to moving into
will be added from time to time. Do not look
those advertised
The daily tribune., 1908-08-10
MISS ETHEL ROOSEVELT
IS seventeen TODAY

Oyster Bay. n. Y, Aug. l0-Miss
Ethel Roosevelt, the presidents only
unmarried daughter, is today receiv-
ing the congratulations OF hundreds
upon the occasion of her 18th birth
day. Scores Of beautiful presents
were received by the young lady OF
the White House. not only from rel
atives. friends and sohoolmates. but
from admirers in all parts of the
country.
At the age of n, the princess
Ethel has become n strikiDgly CHARM
ing and beautiful young woman. AN I
her intellectual attainments ar,
above the average. In nany Of her
personal characteristics she resemble \
her famous father. She will not
actively enter society for several
years yet, although she will likely
take part in several functions this
winter. owing to tho fact that tho
coming season will be the last her
father will spend In the White House.
Many rumors of love affairs In which
she has been involved have been cir.
culated, but there has been little
basis Of truth in any of them.
The daily tribune., 1908-08-10
RECEIVING
RIFLES AND
AMMUNITION

Willemstad. Ouacao. Aug, l0-The
Dutch cruiser Gildeland left here to :
day for the island of Aruba with
rifles and ammunition for the popula-
tion of the same to be used in their
defense against Venezuelan man of
was cruising thers all night
This morning the Venezuelan bark
Amalia, with II passengers, running
between Vela de Caro- and Puerto
Oabello, was driven by the current
into this harbor Permission to en-
ter the port WAS refused by the local
government after supply of provis-
ions and water had been taken.
The daily tribune., 1908-08-10
IRRIGATION CONGRESS.

Vernon, b O., Aug. lO-All of the
four western provinces are we'll repre-
sented at the congress of the Western
Canada Irrigation association, open
cd here today Plans OF increasing
the productiveness of this section of
the dominion. by means of irrigation,
will be discussed by experts during
the business session. The latter part
Of the week the delegates will make Il
steamer trip on Lake Okenagen.
The daily tribune., 1908-08-10
JUSTICE M'KENNA's BIRTHDAY

Washington, Aug. l0-J oseph Nc
Kenna. associate justice of the Unit.
ed States supreme court is today six.
ty-five years of age. He was born in
Philadelphia. August 10, lSI3, but
removed to California at an early
age. Becoming lawyer he took
active interest in politics and was
elect d to the Calf, rnia legislature
in 1876. He served ns the represen.
tative OF his district IN congress
from 1885 to 1893 In the latter year
he WAS appointed circuit judge. In
| March. 1897, he entered President
McKinley's cabinet ~ attorney gener.
al and In January. 1898, he was ele.
yated to the supreme bench.
OKLAHOMA VETERANS.
Sulphur, Okla Aug i0-Confed.
crate veterans OF Oklahoma are here
IN force today aud are celebru tin :
with great enthusiasm the anniversary
Of the battle OF Oak Hill, or Wilson
Creek. Mo. the first important clash
Of arms and the first great victory
for the Confederatos west OF the
Mississippi. The Oklahomn aud
Indian Territory divisions OF tho
Uniteu Confederate Veterans will be
merged into one state division Mt this
meeting, and IA major general for the
new division will be elected. The
hotels and business houses of this
resort have been elaborately decorated
The daily tribune., 1908-08-10
John Houston
Wall Iaper. Paint, Glass, Oil
Vsrnish, Brushes and Paint.
srs' Supplies. lO3 X. Main.

1 honor of the visiting veterans and
their stay of three days will be made
a noteworthy event.
The daily tribune., 1908-08-10

PRESIDENTS DAUGHTER WEEDS.
Paris. Aug. 10 Mile. Fallieres,
daughter of the president of France
today became the bride of NJ Jean
Lanes. her fathers private secretary.
The wedding was queit affair and
was wholly accompanied by the en-.
thusiasm and publicity which attend
ed the marriage of President Roose
velt's daughter. The bride received
many handsome presents
The daily tribune., 1908-08-10
TELEGRAPHIC BREIFS.
RAISE TEXAS RATES,


Houston, Tex. Aug. l0-A raise of
10 per cent in interstate freight rates
and steamship rates to Texas com
mon points becomes effective today
Owing to neglect in filing the new
tariff with the interstate commerce
commi IS ion. the increase will not
affect the seaport cities. Galveston.
Houston and Beaumont, until next
month.
DISCUSS AMERICAN QUESTIONS.
Rome, Aug. l0-A meeting of the
congregation of the propaganda was
commenced today with Cardinal Glib
bons in attendance. American ques-
tions are being discussed for the last
time by the congregation, Among
the matters up for consideration are
the selection of bishop for the
new diocese of Rockford, Ill and
coadjutor bishop of San Francisco.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-07-30
TWENTY SAVED FROM DEATH
LSesayers Swim TO Shore With Women
in Their Arms Launch
Swamped in Storm.

kenosha. Wis, July 90. Twenty
passengers, six OF them women, were
taken OFF the launch Jobberwock. a
little pleasure craft plying ont of this
harbor by the Kenosha lifesaving
crew just before midnight last night
The boat became disabled two miles
from port. Then storm came up
the waves began To beat covsf the
-ks. II was at this time that the
peril Of the craft was discovered by
the lifesavers.
II was impossible to tow the launch
in and the passengers were huddied
into a small lifeboat and an attempt
was made to beach the lifeboat Just
north of the city. This was found i'm
possible and as last resort the mem
beers OF the crew took the women in
their arms and swan TO the beach
The men were taken off in the same
way
All the members of the party were
drenched and several of the women
became hysterical while being carried
through the surf.
Later the launch was lowed into the
harbor.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-07-30
Interstate Commerce Commas
sion Decides That Bulk Ship
ments Are Legal.
WILL INVESTIGATE ADVANCES
Commission Will Not Wait for Complaint
Before Locking Into Raise
in Rates.

! Washington, July 29.--Accordlng 10
a decision by the interstate commerce
commission yesterday, shippers may
combine small quantities of freight OF
various owherships either by arrang-
ment among themselves or through
the medium OF forwarding agency
and ship the combined lot at the rela-
lively low rates applicable TO large
shipments
The commission decided 10 favor OF
the sms Her shippers upon the ground
that the ownership of property ten
dered for shipment cannot be made
test as TO the applicability as TO car
riers' rates.
The interstate commerce law for
bids discrimination between shippers,
and the fact that one shipper tenders
a "bulked shipment" made up OF prop
erty of various ownership consolidat.
ed before delivery to the carrier VIII
not justify the carrier in making a
different charge than for a shipment
of similar character rendered by a
shipper who is also the owner.
Refers TO Carriage.
The commission rests its decision
principally upon the case of Wight VS..
United States, where the supreme
court held that the phrase under
substantially similar circumstances
and conditions" as found in section 2
of the act prohibiting discrimination
refers to the matter of carriage The
decision also follows the English
cases interpreting the eso-called
equality clause" of the English act
which clause has been substantially
incorporated into the interstate com
merce law
This decision was made by Commis'
sioner Lane, based on complaint by
the California Commercial Association
VS.. Wells-Fargo Company
The commission issued a statement
to the effect that, without waiting for
the fling of formal complains, ii will
institute an investigation of its own
motion for the purpose of determining
or not advances in freight
rates are justified.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-07-30
AMERICANS CARRY Off MEDALS
Scored Fifteen Firsts, Ten SECONDS ana
Eight Thirds 10 Olympic Games
Just Closed.

London, July 28. The Olympic
games were brought to conclusion
Saturday afternoon, so far as the
sports held in the Stadium were con
eened, when Queen Alexandra pre-
sented the gold medals and trophies
To the successful competitors. and the
dowager duchess OF Westminster, the
duchess of Westminster the duchess
If Rutland and Lady Desborough
handed the silver and bronze medals
the diplomas and the commemorative
medals to those entitled TO them.
"A big crowd attended the function
and cheered the athletes as they came
ap to receive their prizes. The Ital-
Ian, DOrando, was honored with the
greatest ovation, the sympathies of
the spectators going out to the man
who had missed the prize of the Mar
athon race when it was just within
bis grasp.
Before the ceremony of prize-giving
began America captured two events,
the l00-meter hurdles and the l.600-
meter relay the latter being the last
event on the program.
In the field and track events. in
which the points are counted for
3rst, 3 for second and for third, the
standing is.
America, ia 1-2: United Kingdom,
SO 1-3; Sweden, IL 1-2 Canada, II;
South Africa and Greece, each;
Norway, s. Germany, g. Italy. 3; Hun
gary 2l-3; France. 21-3; Australia
and Finland, each i
Americas score In the field and
track events is made up of Is firsts,
10 seconds and thirds, in addition to
a tie for the third place In the pole
ault. The United Kingdom got s
irsts, 6 seconds and 3 thirds; Sweden
won 2 frsts, 2 seconds and a tie for
bird; South Africa won j first and
econd; Canada won ] first, ] second
nd thirds; Germany, / second and
third; Italy, Australia and Hungary.
third each.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-07-30
BARON DoDGEs AVALANCHE.
Won Rosenbere, German Tourist, Has
Miraculous Escape From Death.

Won Rosenbere, German Tourist, Has
Miraculous Escape From Death.
Winnipeg, July 29.-Baron Won Ro
senberg, a tourist In the Canadian
Rockies and leading aristocrat of
Germany, had a miraculous escape
from death near Ranff while climbing
Mount Rundell He stepped on some
projecting snow near the summit, his
weight caused the hank To give way
and he was carried down about forty
feet
Fortunately there was small Cliff
under which he was carried, and there
he remained in safety while tons of
snow and Ice rumbled over him in a
mad rush to the base. Had he made
the slightest move he would have
been dashed beneath thousand tons
OF ice.
When the avalanche ended the
baron crept out from under the elf
and descended to the village, hun,
dfeds Of feet below.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-07-30
REJOICING OVER suLTAN's ACT.
Enthusiasm Over PRONUNCIATION Of
Constitution Shown In Turkey.

'Constantinople, July 28.-Following
the momentous act of the sultan of
Turkey In proclaiming Saturday the
estoration OF the constitution of 1876,
he Turkish newspapers are trying to
awaken the enthusiasm of the people
They published long articles praising
The sultan for the re-establishment OF
the constitution, which the writer's
leclare finally assures the prosperity,
liberty, justice and equality SO long
waited
The imperial trade was officially
read in all OF the provincial centers.
where II was received with signs of
popular rejoicing such as were nota-
by lacking in the capital.
Day of Rejoicing.
Sunday was given up to patriotic
demonstrations and speeches In the
General rejoicing. All the steamers
~ the B0sphorous were gsiIy deco
ated with flags ana 10000 men
marched In procession to the Yildez
Siosk and cheered the sultan continu-
ausly, The evening papers publish an
imperial rescript pointing out that
wing to the previous condition of the
onntry II was impossible to apply a
constitution but that the time had
rived to grant this to the people.
The hope was expressed In the re-
scripf that the people would cooper
ate With the parliament and the sui
an The rescript concludes with the
imperial thanks for the popular mani
astations During the demonstra-
ions on Saturday the people COMPEL
4 the ministers OF state to swear
ideiity to the constitution.
What constitution Grants.
The principal points Of the new con
stitution are.
PERSONAL liberty; no punishment
Without trial; religious federation; a
Tee press; equality Of all Ottoman
ubjectss security Of property; invio-
ability 81 domicile, and abolition oil
torture.
The general assembly will consist
II two chambers, the senators to be
hosen Nv the sultan for distinguished
eryice 70 the state; the deputies to
Al elected IN the proportion Of one
III each $4,000 Inhabitants.
Following the sultan's trade order
MS the dismissal Of spies, these ab.
aorrsd persons who formerly haunted
all the public places. have now com
tx,Ixy ~ - ichnd 9 fsF
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-07-30
pyTHIANs ON WARPATH.

Plan "HousecIeanine" at Next State
Meeting.
Cedar RAPIDS, Iowa, July 29.-Fifty
Pythians from various parts of the
state met here and planned a "house-
cleaning when the next convention
meets at Oskaloosa. Their candidate
for grand chancellor will be M. J. To
bin OF Vinton. The present grand
chancellor was sharply criticised
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-07-30
DUTCH AROUSED
AGAINST CASTRO
Relations Between Holland and
Venezuela Strained to
Breaking Point.
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NlR lITACuc f0MClIl,c unilcI
MOB ATTACKS CONSUL HOUSE
Resent Publication of Article Derog.
story to CHfaeao Troops Are
Called 0ut.

Niiienlstad Island Of Curacao, July
2S The relations between Venezuela
and the people of the Island OF Cura
Gao, Dutch West Indies, are strained
70 the breaking point. Following a
long series Of what the residents OF
Curacao regard as antagonistic ac-
, tons on the part OF President Castro.
directed against themselves and the
Dutch government. mobs gathered in
force At this capital Saturday night
and yesterday and expressed their re-
sentiment LII an attack upon the home
Of a Venezuelan who had publishea
statements in Venezuelan papers de
rogatory to the island, and later held
Violent Demonstrations
In front OF the residence of the vene-
zuelan consul, surrounded the German
consulate, where he had taken refuge
and compelled the ordering out of
armed troops so that the consul might
the protected from injury The demon
stTation before the residence of the
Venezuelan consul, Senior Lopez, oc-
Cured late saturday night, and al
though no actual attack was made II
is stated that two shots We're fired
from the consul's house. No one, how
ever. was injured
Prior to this, about 10 O'Clock al
night, a mob numbering about 100
gathered In front OF the dwelling @
a Venezuelan resident. who, II is al
legged, had insu.ted Curacao in thu
Venezuela papers, broke down tbs
doors with stones and, selling the
man, compelled him TO sign paper
which set forth an elaborate excuse
for the publication Of the statements
with which he was charged
Forced to Apologize.
The leaders Of the populace also
forced him to make a public apology
from the balcony OF his home, while
the crowd below hooted and groaned
In accompaniment. No bodily harm
was done TO any one, but the shoutins
and cheering continued for a time
and then d procession was formed an6
4 march made upon the consul
house.
There was q gathering again of I'd
mob yesterday morning, and when i |
was learned that the Venezuelan cor
sui bad proceeded 10 the German cor
sulate this building was SURROUNDED |
~ an ever increasing mob
Troops Patrol Streets.
The attorney general made q deter
mined effort 70 quiet the popuIace
rhich was becoming more and more
excited al the while. A small mill
airy force attempted to check tht
demonstration but for time thai /
vas found impossible.
II became necessary eventually tt
All out additional troops, and these
il once proceeded to patrol the
streets and stop the rioting All
lrmed guard was left to protect the
'enezuelan consulate and anothe,
ynard was stationed at the consul's
residence. Other troops continued
'atFolling the city,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-07-30
FOR A SWISS COLONY.
Adam Bran Has Bought 1000 Acres
of Land Near Chippewa Falls.

Chippewa Falls, Wis. July %. -
Adm Bran of Madison is here in
speeting a 7.000-acre tract of land
which he recently purchased near this
city. Mr.. Bran intends to establish
get the Swiss direct from Europe His
plan is TO divide his land into tracts
Of from forty to a hundred and sixty
acres. The chief industry of the pro-
posed colony will be dairying.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-07-30
Farmer Shot From Ambush.

Hopkinsyilie, Ky. July 90 Walter
Goodwin, farmer. who at the last
term Of the county court gave the
names Of seven men who with him
self composed might rider squad,
ron At Center Furnace, was shot while
returning home late last night. I'm
tn recently be has been under the
constant protection Of the militia.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-07-30
HEART VALUE FIXED AT ST..
Jury Returns Verdict for Cir in $40,
GOO Breach of Promise Suit

Devils Lake, N D., July 20. The
jury in the breach of promise case Of
son brought in a verdict in favor d
the plaintiff for 81 The plaintiff
sought $4,000 damages and asserted
that she had travelled all the way
from Sweden in 1901 to marry the de-
PENDANT, who is one of the well-todo
farmers OF Ramsey county. After she
arrived .Johnson's love grew cold and
he has sidestepped matrimony
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-07-30
Police Stop Flcht.

New York, July %. The six-round
bout between Billy Papke, the West
ern middleweight. and ~Sailor Burke
sof New York. which was set tor hast
night at the Coliseum Athletic club,
did not take place. owing to police in-
reference, a number of persons had
gathered to see the Tight.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-07-30
BAR sunday Shows Forever.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, July 29.- Near
~ a hundred ministers and church
members waited upon the city council
yesterday and demanded that all sun
day theaters be closed in Cedar Rap
ids and that an ordinance be passed
forever prohibiting Sunday theaters.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-07-30
FATHER or TEN is SUICIDE.

Farmer Of Means Hangs Himself for
Unknown Reason
Red Lake Falls, Mimi, July 81.
q. Tommerdahl. 4 tanner forty-three
years old, who lived in the town of
STAR Committed suicide by> taking
carbolic acid He had wife and ten
children and was we'll fixed financial
ly.s No cause Is assigned for the act.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-07-30
Rsne River Saloon Robhecl

Pine River, MINI, July as Rob
hers forced an entrance into Cro-
mette u Westgreene's saloon, secur-
ms SIG from the cash register and
also whisky and some cigars
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-07-30
ACCIDENTS KILL TWO MEN.
iowan Who Tried to Board Moving
Train One Victim.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, July 80. H
Sturdeyant, a prominent young bust
ness man Of this city, died in the hos
pital yesterday as the result of a frac-
tured skull, sustained while trying to
board a moving car
Earl M. Alexander of Marion was
killed by st. Paul freight train. his
head being severed from his body An
inquest las SO far failed to throw any
light on the mystery.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-07-30
RUSTY NAIL WOUND KILLS.

Carpenter Who Nesiects Slight Injury
Dies Of Lockjaw.
Grand Forks, N. D., July 29.-Arne
Halverson is dead as result of lock-
jaw. He was carpenter and while
at work ran a rusty nail in his foot.
The injury was SO slight that he con-
tinued to work, Death came two days
after he consulted physician
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-07-30
Foreign.

Foreign.
Violent storms which have beer
raging In the valley Of the Ebro il
Spafp have done enormous damage.
III is announced that the king ol
Sweden will pay Official visits to Eng
lard and France 10 October and No
yember.
Floods have washed away the vii
Alage Of Juazeyna On the GaIician es
tate 81 Archduke Stephen. Twenty,
two people were drowned
II Is rumored that 1000 Turkish
soldiers In the Monistar district are
in open revolt and that $4,000 troops
have been ordered 70 the scene of the
outbreak,
The Brussels journal states that the
Belgium authorities are greatly
alarmed over d rumor Of d plot to as.
sassinate King Leopold Several an
arcfists have been arrested
The South Manchurian railroad has
been officially under the control OF
the department Of copmunications OF
the japanese government The week.
~ service between Darien and Shang-
bal Will be inaugurated Aug. 10.
The London Express has polled the
readers on the question or woman
suffrage, with the following result:
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