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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-10-09
DIED

T" dACOA A0OAE5, OAAy SNA VI IL oO48
of Plerz, died suddenly Wednesday
afternoon at 2 O'Clock at St. Johns
University in Collegevllle, Mimi,
where he had been studying, aged 13
years; 10 months and days. He died
of pneumonia, after but one weeks
illness.
Walter Berg was born in Pierz on
December 3, 1894, and had made his
home in that village all his life, leav-
ing there only month ago to enter
St. Johns university. He was a
bright honest boy and was making his
way through college splendidly. His
death comes as terrible blow to his
relatives and friends, especially to his
father who is in the West and cannot
be located at present. P. H. Berg
wrote to this Office under date of
September 20, 1908, from Helena,
Mont, and an effort has been made to
trace him from there.
Mrs. susanna Berg, the boys mother
died on June 9th this year.
Deceased IS survived by his father
and a sister, Miss Lillian Berg.
Miss Lillian Berg went down to
Collegeville and accompanied the
remains to this city on the noon
train yesterday. The body was placed
in the Si1nonet morgue, and taken to
Pierz yesterday afternoon, where it
will held until the arrival of Mr..
Berg.
Funeral arrangements have not yet
been made. Burial will be IN St.
Joseph's Catholic cemetery in Pierz.
g. F. Mlsbe, for the past 38 years
resident of this county, passed away
at the hospital Sunday morning shortly
after II o'clock, death being Cue to
heart failure, from which he had been
suffering during the past year. De-
ceased was 73 years and Z months old
at the time of death.
G. F. Misbe was born at Henetian,
Germany, in March 1885, where he
spent his boyhood days. When 35
years of age he moved to this country,
coming to Morrison county and locat
ing on farm in Swan River. He
owned and operated his Swan River
farm for % years Mr.. Misbe gave up
farming ten years ago, and moved to
Little Falls, during which time he
made his home part of the time with
the hospital. Since last January he
"dS 1O1COO W AOOp w AAo OOu SVVA
part of the time.
His wife, Mrs. susanna Misbe, passed
away on September ~, 1883.
Deceased is survived by family of
seven grown up children, and
William Misbe of this city, Mrs.
Rosie Paine of Wright Station, Mrs.
Edith Stanly and Miss Emma Misbe of
Brainerd, Mrs. Mary German of Far
go, N. D., and Mrs. Florence Nc
Kethiena of Boston, Mass.
|. The funeral was held Tuesday after
noon at 80 from the Methodist Epis-
copal church, Rev. w. H. Farrell Off
c1ating, and interment was in Oakland
cemetery.
Margaret, the eight -months-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. K. G..
Pravitz, died last Friday afternoon of
cholera infantum. The funeral was
held Saturday afternoon from the
residence. Rev. w. H. Farrell o&ciat-
ing, and burial was in Oakland
cemetery.
Mrs. George Nichols of 1904 Sixth
street northeast died Wednesday morn
ing at 5 o'clock at the hospital, aged
Is years. Death was due to puerperal
fever Deceased is survived by hus-
band and q four week s old child. Mr..
Nichols came down from Bemidji
Wednesday afternoon to attend to the
funeral arrangements.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-10-09
DEMOCRATIC MEETINGS.

DEMOCRATIC MEETINGS.
Some of the democratic meetings,
which are scheduled, are as follows
October 14-Rail Prairie town hall.
Oct. 16-Parker town hall.
Oct. 19-Motley village hall.
Oct. 20-C Cushing town hall.
The democratic campaign band and
speakers will be at all meetings.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-10-09

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Gersback, Thursday. Oct. l, 12-
pound daughter.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-10-09

MIS-. 560fK6 Nlch0B or IZO4 S11th
street northeast died Wednesday morn
ing at 5 o'clock at the hospital, aged
l8 years Death was due to puerperal
fever. Deceased is survived by hus-
band and four-week's old child. Mr..
Nichols came down from Bemidji
Wednesday afternoon to attend to the
funeral arrangements.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-19
COMPERS' ACTS
IN BUCKS CASE
ARE ENDORSED

Denver, Nov. 19.-At today'S session
of the convention of the American
Federation of Labor the report on
President Gompers' annual report was
presented. Each subject in the presi-
dents report was commented on and
approved by the committee. AS the
reading proceeded the convention en-
dorsed the recommendation of the
committee. The action of Gompers as
told in his report. in regard to the
Bucks Stove & Range company in
junction, was unanimously endorsed
by rising vote.
Under the heading, Litigation Har-
RAISING Labor the committee de
clared that when a judge issues an
injunction in a labor dispute it is the
duty of organized labor to disobey il
and go to Jail and advised that the
funds of the organization be not used
to defend any such suit because il
would be a useless expenditure. A
long discussion followed and motion
made at the instance of Gompers to
refer the matter back to the commit.
tee was overwhelmingly defeated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-19
FINANCE KING
DIES IN PRISON
David Rothschild, Bank Wrecker
Ends Career Behind
the Bars.
RECORD IN HIS LINE
Head of Federal Institution Which
Robbed Scores of Their
Savings.

New York, Nov 19.-News of the
death i'll Sing Sing prison of David
RothschiId, former president of the
Federal bank of this city, renews in
terest in one Of the most remarkable
instances of high finance" that ever
occurred here. The Federal bank was
CLOSED by the banking department in
1904, at which latter time Rothschild
was charged with misappropriatins
$500, 900 of the banks funds.
Globe Also Failed.
At that time the Globe Security
company, another Rothschild concern
also failed. Hundreds of small invest
ors in Michigan, Illinois. Iowa, Indi
ana, Ohio and Missouri bought bonds
of the Globe under promise of high
rates of interest. These lost practic
ally all their money.
Scores Ruined.
The Federal bank did business with
small merchants and manufacturers in
the east side of New York. Its failure
ruined many of them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-19
MERCURY TELESCOPE MAY BE MEANS
OF REVEALING MYSTERIES OF MARS

Baltimore, Nov. 19.-R. w. Wood,
who occupies the chair of experiment
tai physics at Johns Hopkins univer-
sity, has worked out mercury tele-
scope by which it is hoped that life,
if it exists, may be seen on the planet
Mars. In detailing his discovery to
the National Academy of Science in
session here yesterday Dr. Wood said ::
"The fundamental principle of the
new telescope is that a liquid surface,
such as mercury, when set in motion
becomes a concave, assuming the form
of surface best adapted to telescope
mirrors. The mirror already con
structed has a diameter of 20 inches
and consists of a shallow circular
basin filed with mercury and mounted
on vertical shaft and set in motor
by an electric motor. Star images
lsmaller than pin hole have been oh
ltained with the mirror rotating witt
:such speed that its focal length wa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-19

Is feet. A slight disturbance due to
periodic variations in the velocity re-
mains, which probably can be over
come by altering the construction of
the mounting of the mirror.
IF the 90 inch instrument can be
made to give perfect definition which
appears to be extremely probable. the
construction of a much larger one
will be undertaken One of the great
advantages of the mercury mirror is
that the focal length can be made as
long or as short as one pleases by
altering the speed of rotation"
Professor Wood refused to make
any definite statement as to the fu-
ture possibilities of the instrument.
II is possible, he said. that a mirror
Is or 20 feet in diameter, mounted in
| the tropics at the bottom of a deep
pit might enable people to observe de
tails on Mars and the other planets
which cannot be seen with smaller in
J Istruments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-19
PAYNE PROMPTS AGENT OF STARCH
TRUST HARD PRESSED BEFORE WAYS AND MEANS

Washington Nov. 19-The so-called
starch trust" was under fire at the
hearing on tariff revision yesterday be-
fore the house committee on ways and
means. The cross examination" of
j. B. Walton, representing the Corn
Products Refining company, which, it
was claimed, monopolizes the starch
dent The hearing of the day covered
agricultural products and provisions.
Citrus fruits also occupied consider
able attention.
Mr.. Walton admitted that his com
pany sells corn starch in the united
kingdom at price 40 cents hundred
weight less than it is sold in this coun
try. He also admitted that there was
la loss in selling corn starch in Great
Britain.
Wants to Know why.
Mr.. Boutell of Illinois wanted tt
know why Mr. Hill, a member of the
committee from Connecticut, who i!
interested in the manufacture of al
article requiring corn starch, could no
buy the starch in Great Britain a
1925 hundred pounds, pay the oceal
freight of 10 cents, and secure deliv
cry of the article at a saving of 8
cents over the price demanded in th
home market where does the 8
cents go?"
These and similar questions MI
Walton was evidently at loss to re
ply to, when Representative Seren
Payne, chairman of the committee an
a "standpatter," supplied the answe
for Mr.. Walton.
Points Way Ont.
"The sales of your products hav
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-19
WILD RUMORS OF CHINA
STIR AS|AT|C CIRCLES
S0N-IN-LAW OF
LATE SENATOR
IS SENTENCED

Washington, Nov. 19.-Having been
adjudged guilty of desertion from the
navy by court martial at Philadelphia,
Secretary Metcalf today approved the
sentence in the case of Charles j
Hartlove, musician of the first class
(alias c.. J. Magnes), who left the
service in order to marry the daugh
ter of the late Senator German OF
Maryland. His punishment will be
imprisonment for one year at the naval
prison at Portsmouth, n. H., at the
end of which he is to be dishonorably
discharged
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-19
BULL MOVEMENT
CATCHES A FIRM
John A. Boardman & Co., Stock
Brokers, with 10 Branch Offices
in East, Make Assignment.

Philadelphia, Nov. 19.-The firm of
John A. Boardman & Co., stock
brokers, made an assignment today,
The firm has chain of 10 Offices in
eastern cities. The assignment was
voluntary and was caused by the bull
movement in the stock market. While
no figures are yet available, it is be
lieved the failure will not prove al
important one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-19
ACTION AGAINST
MRS. READ STARTED
Made for Would-Be Blackmailer
of Mrs. Phipps.

Denver, Nov. 19.-Inf0rmation charg
ing Mrs. Allen f. Read with assault
with intent to commit robbery and
assault with intent to do great bodily
injury in the alleged attempt made by
her to blackmail Mrs. Genevieve Chan
dler Phipps We're filed in the criminal
court today by District Attorney Std
ger Stidger discredits the story that
Mrs. Read was drugged or hypnotized
by another with powerful influence
over her and claims the accused
woman is not as sick as she has beer
represented
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-19

urged that tapioca flour be kept on the
free list, where it was placed under a
decision of the supreme court.
Representatives of the California
and Florida citrus fruit growers urged
q higher tariff on oranges and lemons.
a protective tariff on pineapples and
fresh vegetables was requested by
Florida growers of these articles
A protective tariff on oranges and
lemons was strongly opposed by F. A.
Hamilton, representing the Italian
chamber of commerce and the citrus
fruit trade of New York.
Calls Standpatters Hard Names.
affairs, and, at our own expense, go to
Washington on a desperate mission is
asking a little too much, whether the
demand comes from the committee or
from a president-elect."
The foregoing is the substance of a
letter addressed by Charles Francis
Adams to Representative Mccall OF
Massachusetts and made public by the
latter in his explanation of the failure
of the tariff reformers to present their
case to the ways and means commit
/ tee.
Mr. Adams declares that the persons
who wish the tariff schedules to re
main unchanged are either thieves ol
hogs" and admits that he has induce
merits to belong to the first class, bu
he is also tariff reformer, desiring tt
see every protective schedule swep
out of existence. AS a mere citizen b,
would receive from the ways an,
means committee scarcely a respect
full hearing. if any at all, being thus Ii
the position of millions of others.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-19
Peter Van vlissengen is
Hurried to Joliet
Penitentiary.
TRIES TO SHIELD FACE
Moved to BaIk a Possible At
tempt at Self De-
structi0n.

Chicago. Nov 19.-Peter Van Wis
sengen, the self confessed forger to
the amount of more than 100000, was
taken to Joliet today. Fear that the
disgraced financier might attempt sui
eide was given as the reason for his
removal from Jail at an earlier date
than had been expected.
Held Paper Over Face.
To avoid newspaper photographers
the prisoner in leaving the Jail held
a newspaper over his face. He con-
tinued to use this device in the ON
nibus TO avoid recognition on the way
to the union depot.
News that he was awaiting the
train spread quickly in the neighbor-
hood of the station and a crowd of
200 or 300 people crowded about him
until he went aboard. There was no
demonstration.
Is No. 603.
Joliet, ILL.,. Nov. 19-Peter Van
Vlissengen today became convict No
603.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-19

and caused disturbance, and de-
mand went up that he be opposed. A
committee of 25 business men named
Banker Robert F. Maddox as candi.
date. and two days ago Woodward an.
nounced that he would withdraw.
But the action of 25 men in trying
TO upset primary in which nearly
5000 voters took part caused indigna
tion and resulted in the meeting last
night, which again brought Woodward
into the race. Woodward has served
two terms as mayor and made good
official, despite his occasionel spectac
ular lapses from sobriety.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-19
RAISE THE CHINESE FLAG
Authorities Proclaim Sovereignty Over
Portuguese Colony.

Hong Kong, China, Nov. 19.-Ad-
vices from Macao say Chinese con.
tinue to insist Portugal has practi
cally made remuneration of sovereign.
ty and have raised the Chinese flag
over the colony and are levying taxes
The authorities are preparing to re
sist the Portuguese claim by force il
necessary. 1t is probable the matter
will be made the subject of a confer
ence between the Chinese and Portu
guese authorities
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-19
Rockefeller Much Worried
for Fear Wells Would
Become Dry.
BOUGHT OUT HIS RIVALS
Head of Standard, Denies,
However, That Advantage
Was Taken of Them.

New York, Nov. 19.-John ID. Rookie
feller went on the witness stand when
the Standard Oil hearing was resumed
this morning. His counsel said Rookie
feller would probably be on the stand
all day. 1t was announced after
ROckefeller's examination by govern
ment counsel John D. Archbold, vice
president of the Standard Oil COM
pany. will take the witness stand.
Feared supply Would Fail.
Replying to questions by his coun-
sci, Rockefeller said the oil business
was made hazardous because of the
apprehension that the crude oil sup
ply would be exhausted. some oil
wells being very short lived He told
union and Refiners' association formed
prior to December. 1872, and of the
agreement entered into by them in
that month, the purpose of which was
ito secure as high a price for crude
oil as possible" The agreement,
which fixed the price at s. per barrel,
did not last long because the pro-
ing oil under that price.
How Rogers Came In.
Rockefeller then told of the pur-
chase by the Standard of number of
refining companies, including one of
which Fl. II. Rogers was a member,
in order, he said, that the Standard
might secure better facilities and en-
Il g.
property bought Rockefeller estimated
at $3,000,000
Tells of Another Purchase.
Regarding the purchase of the En-
pire Transportation company. which
was the owner of cars and transport
ers of oil and other products on the
Pennsylvania railroad which, it was
understood. controlled the Empire
company, Mr.. Rockefeller said there
was much cutting of rates at the time
and the refining interests were dis
tuIbed as were the railroads.
Disseminated Against.
eve objected to the Pennsylvania
railroad engaging in the refining bust
ness" he continued. 1--WE did not
know where we stood They were
shipping their own oil over their OWL
lines and discriminating against us
Other railroads agreed to stand by us
but there was much bitterness be
tween the railroads. Finally we pur
chased the Empire company by buy
ing the car trust certificates ISSUED
by the Pennsylvania railroad"
Did Not Try to Crush.
Rockefeller's counsel asked him i
it is true the rates obtained by hin
during the period of the Standard
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-19
SPREE NO BAR TO CANDIDACY FOR
MAYOR, ATLANTA VOTERS DECLARE

Atlanta, Ca, Nov. 19.-In response
to the demand of mass meeting of
5000 voters. James G. Woodward last
night reentered the race for mayor of
Atlanta. He announced that he would
fight, to a finish the kid glove ele-
ment which is trying to ruin him po-
1itically and dominate the city.
Woodward was regularly nominated
for mayor at the recent primary. re-
ceiying majority over two leading
business men who opposed him. Two
weeks ago Woodward became intoxi-
Gated for the first time in three years
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-19
Other Cities Hear Peking
is Burning and in
Hands of Mob.
LEADERS DEAD OR ILL
All Officially Denied---Bid Made
by New Rulers for Sup
port of Powers.

Pekin, Nov 19.-There is absolute
ly no truth in the report telegraphed
here from Singapore, and elsewhere to
the effect Pekin is in flames and in
the hands of a mob: that Prince
Ching. president of the foreign board,
is dead, and that Dowager Empress
Yehonala is i'll. Official denial to
these various rumors was given today.
Sends Letter to Roosevelt.
Peking, Nov. 19.-Prince Ching,
president of the board of foreign af-
fairs, has forwarded direct to Presi-
dent Roosevelt personal letter in the
name of Pu-Yi, the infant emperor of
China, setting forth the crisis through
which the throne has passed during
the last week Similar letters have
been sent to all other powers friendly
to China.
Point with Pride.
The communications make an ap-
peal for sympathy and understand
ing of the new rulers of China and
emphasizes the efficiency with which
the events of the past week have been
conducted
Several foreign legations here have
expressed their surprise and gratifica-
ton at the manner i'll which the gov
erEment is managing the situation.
JeaIousies In the Palace.
Pekin. China, Nov. 19.-The situa-
| ton here shows no material change,
| but rumors are heard of political iea1-
ousies at the palace. Adverse COM
ment has been provoked by the fact
that Prince Chun, the regent, ignored
the Chinese in announcing the COM
mittees which are to have the obse-
quies of the late emperor and empress
in hand. The only Chinese appointees
are Yuan Shi Kai and Liu Chun-Lin.
| The remainder are Manchus.
| The selection of Prince Pu Lun and
Chen-Pi to proceed to the western
tombs and select the site for the mau-
soleum of Kuang-Hsu has been receiv-
ed with great dissatisfaction, princi-
pally because Pu Lun at one time
was active in the intrigues to win the
throne for himself. Chen-Pi is a for
mer Boxer and anti-foreigned He
owes his position and power to the
| eunuchs
Banks ReOpened.
The IA native banks which suspend
ed payment a few days ago were re-
opened yesterday and began to pay out
with funds supplied by the government
to tide over the panic. They are un-
der police supervision. Payments are
TO continue for five days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-19
.DENEEN in SADDLE.
Governor Gets Pledges Of Enough
Members OF Senate to Gust
Old Organization.
WILL DOMINATE THE CAUCUS
Change of Rules Will Result and Ad-
minstration May Dictate Nature
of Legislation.

Chicago Nov .19-The Tribune to-
day says: THE senate ancients have
been run to cover by the yearling in
surrection in the upper branch of the
Illinois legislature . AT a conference
| in Springfield yesterday afternoon
Governor Deneen and eight senators
sitting in, four additional names were
signed to the pledge which the in
surgents have been circulating, bring
ing the total up to 90, which is eX-
actly enough to control the republican
caucus.
-Four other votes are in prospect and
the old senate organization seems to
be doomed for the scrap pile. 1t is
said not to be the intention of the in
surgent members to run roughshOd
over the ancients, but merely to take
| the organization out of their hands
and control legislation in the upper
| branch
Those Who FlOpped.
The four senators who signed up
with the governor and the yearling
movement were Thomas B. Stewart of
Aurora, the man who defeated Sena
tor II. H. Evans in the republican pri-
maries; Robert S. Hamilton of Maris-
| sa, a holdover; w o. Potter of Mar.
ion. and Robert j. McElvain of Muir.
lphysbOro.
They were in conference with the
governor and with Senator Jones oil
Chicago, Hay of Springfield, Dunlap OF
Savoy, and Hurburgh of Knox county
OF the four other votes which are il
prospect it is said that two are Ger
tain and it is probable that the mo
ment it is apparent that the youns
crowd has the Old one beaten there
will be votes to spare.
| Pledged to Reform.
| The insurgents are pledged to ;
program of reform which includes
lrevision of the rules to allow majorit.
control of all legislation. 1t does no
follow that because they have succeed
ed in getting the votes to control tn,
republican caucus that they will b.
liable to control legislation, but thei
success in lining up enough senator
to insure the reorganization of tn
upper branch is an indication tina
they may be able to control a majorit.
of the senate. in which case they will
be able to run things according t.
their own ideas"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-19
BALLOON WHICH
LEFT ST. LOUIS
LANDS IN SOUTH

Tiger, Ga, Nov. 19.-The balloon
Yankee landed here this morning.
Tiger is station not far from Tai
lalah Falls, Ga.
Rome, Ga, Nov, 19.-The report
that the balloon Yankee landed here
is untrue. No report was received
here that balloon was sighted near
here.
st. Louis, Nov. ia message to
the PostDispatch says the balloon
Yankee which sailed from here yes
terday landed at Rome, Ga, today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-19

been falling off in this country for
some time past" said Mr.. Payne, land
you are selling at a loss abroad in
order to get rid of your product
Senator Hale, who was a member
of the finance committee of the senate
will have to consider the proposed new
tariff bill next March, asked that tap
ioca flour be specifically included in
the paragraph of the tariff putting a
duty on starch. Several importers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-19
RELATES DIFFICULTIES OF
EARLY DAYS OF OIL TRADE
We BUILT MANY
SHIPS IN YEAR.;
OUTLOOK POOR

New York. Nov. 19.-The output o.
the shipbuilding plants of the United
States for the fiscal year ending June
80 last was the greatest in the history
of the business. according to a state
ment made by Rear Admiral Francis
T. Bowles at the annual meeting OF
the Society of Naval Architects and
Marine Engineers in this city today
The present year, however, opens
gloomily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-19
TOM |. JOHNSON
NOW POOR MAN.;
FORTUNE CONE

Cleveland. Nov. 19.-Mayor Tom l..
johnson. for years reputed to be
millionaire several times over. today
announced his entire fortune had been
lost He added large part was spent
in an effort to save properties left by
his late brother. Albert,