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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-05-25

years ago. In 1895 he married Emello
Augusta Randel. daughter Of the head
of the diamond firm Of Randel, Bare
more & Billings. She had been Mrs.
Lucius r. Hart, but had divorced her
husband and obtained permission to
use her maiden name.
Mr.. Rogers had spent. it is estimated,
100000 in making Fairhaven, bis
boyhood home. a model town. His nrst
gift. as already told. was the school.
house. After that came q town hall.
The Millicent library, a memorial to
his daughter. cost 100000. TO the
Unitarian church he gave q group Of
buildings, the total outlay having been
about $1,000, 600. This gift was In
memory of his first wife. Mr.. Rogers
built a beautiful home In Fairhaven,
and many Of his happiest hours were
spent there. Mr.. Rogers interest In
his old town became 20 deep that q
few years ago he accepted the ONCE
of superintendent Of streets, post
which paid him IS day. II u esti
]: mated that MI: Rogers spent ftlly
S1OO.O0O Of his own money On the
streets and road1 Of Fairhaxe1 The
tsswery and waterworks also WerssbhIlt
/ largely with his n1ooey. Last year DO
carried his patronage to the extent OF
giving the teachers. = In ~ pablic
schools 81 900 eack Tor. TIER vaestfon.
He built beautiful three story Ma
sonic hill In the town and requestsd
1 HS,at 49, 1n11Saa aIn6a ~ - ,,AAnnA aftns,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-05-25
o. HENRY h. ROGERS
PrinceIy Benetactor to His Home
Town, Fairhaven-His Advice
to Young Men, Don't Be
a Pessimist"-0nce a
Baggagemaster.

years. Bartholomew Taber, paint
shop proprietor in Fairhaven, heard
from Charles Pratt of the Pratt oil
works in Brooklyn that his company
was looking for a bright young New
= Highlander. Rogers was summoned
from McClintock's, on Oil creek, where
he had mastered in surprisingly
short time all of the details Of the pro-
ducing business. Mr.. Rogers before he
left Pennsylvania had become connect
ed with the Pennsylvania Salt CON-
pany Of Natrona, which operated one
of the largest refineries on the Ale
gheny river in connection with Its
chemical works. During the civil war
he had contributed to the Union cause
and aided soldiers.
1t wasn't long before Mr.. Rogers
was an important factor in the firm
of Charles Pratt & Co., having been
taken in as a partner. This part
nership continued until the formation
of the Standard OIL company in 1874,
when the union of the chief refneries
of New York. Philadelphia. Cleveland
and Plttsburg was effected. Mr.. Rog-
ers became the chairman of the man.
ufacturing committee Of the combina-
ton and also one Of the trustees. From
that day until his death he was one
Of the controlling forces in the affairs
of that company. It has been said Of
him that he had more actual expert
ence in the petroleum industry than
any other Of the men who have be-
come rich in the Standard OIL group.
Mr.. Rogers flrst wife died fourteen
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-05-25

great agricultural and stock raising
empire in the western part of the
state. Few handsomer booklets OF
this nature have been issued. A con-
siderable edition of the booklet has
been printed and a number of them
will be used by the local Commercial
club in distributing first hand infor-
nation of the city and surrounding
country. Both Mr.. Cushing and the
Dickinson people are to be congrat-
ulated upon the preparation and is
sue of so valuable a bit of advertise
ing material, which is an effective
souvenir of the territory illustrated
within it's covers.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-05-25

rector Of the United States Steel cor
poration. the Union Pacific railroad.
the Atchison; Topeka and Santa Fe.
the Tennessee Copper company, the
Guaranty Trust company, the Atlas
Tack company, the New Jersey and
Staten Island Ferry company. the Chi
cago. Milwaukee and st. Paul rail-
road and several other corporations.
Mr.. Rogers was born In 1910 at Mat
tapoisett, Mass, where his ancestors
had lived from colonial days. He at
tended the Fairhaven high school and
was graduated in the first class that
ever left the school, He told his
friends Of later years how the seats IN,
that schoolhouse used to cramp his
long legs and how, in complaining to
the teacher one day, he had vowed
that II ever he got rich he would build
schoolhouse in which boys could be.
comfortable. His very frst gift to the
town Of Fairhaven after he had be-
come man Of wealth was a school
house which cost $4,000.
Fairhaven In the days when Rogers
left high school wasn't tceming with
opportunities for an ambitious youth.
The high school graduate tried his
hand hrst at selling newspapers Tor
want of better employment. but ~
had to run over to New Bedford 20
ind enough people to make the thing
pay. !. = -: +. e. ~
A little experience ~ that line satf
6ed him that there was Z better Or
ing IN 4 store He held his placo;as
clerk for ave years 1t s week ~
board. Then he tried hisl hand 10 haS-
gagemaster on the branch rallroad
which ran through Fairhaven. Thae
Job paid $1.18 q day. The payroll o.
the road showing his receipts tor
wages and also numerous grocery bills
that he signed are kept 40 interesting
relics In the town now. ~
Mr.. Rogers. like many an ambitious
young New: EpgIander. started for
Pennsylvania In the early sixties 70
seek his fortune IN the petroleum bust.
ness. He knew nothing about It ex-
cep what he had read in the newspa.
pers. He had married Miss Abbiei Z.
Clifford Of Fairhaven. and together
they set out for the new land. Their
stay IN Pennsylvania was for only aix
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-05-25
REMARKABLE CAREER
Master Mind Of the Standard
Oil Trust Who Rose From the
Work Of a Newsboy to
Be a Power In World
of Finance.

ENRY a. ROGERS. the million
aire Standard Oil man. who
died Of apoplexy on May 10 in
New York, had not been in
rugged health for some time.
Mr.. Rogers was one of the best
known men in financial affairs IN
America, but his name was less often
in print than the names of some other
very wealthy men. He was an enthusi-
astic yachtsman and very often took
parties of friends on cruises. Since
Mark Twain's return from his long
residence abroad Mr.. Rogers on more
than one occasion made the humorist
one of his yachting guests, and it was
something of toss-up on those trips
whether Mr.. Rogers got the more fun
out of Mr.. Clemens or Mr.. Clemens
had the more sport with his host The
yacht of these recent voyages was the
Kanawha. Some years ago Mr.. Rog-
ers'' yacht was the Lotowana.
Mr.. Rogers business interests were
diversified. He was an officer or d.
rector Of at least twenty-five corpora
lions. He was president Of the Anal
gamated Copper company. vice presi'
dent Of the Anaconda Mining CON-
pany, vice president Of the Atlantic
Coast Electric Railway company. vice
president Of the Brooklyn Union Gas
company. president of the National
Transit company, president Of the Rich
mond Light and Railroad company.
vice president Of the Standard OIL COM
pany and vice president Of the United
Metals Selling company. He was a d.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-05-25

We read that Charley Patterson OF
the Emmons County Advocate, who
is also an automobile agent, received
carload of machines few days
ago. We do not know how many ma
chimes there are in a carload, but it is
apparent from this liberal 1nshipplng
of devil wagons, that Emmons county
people are prosperous and are buying
literally.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-05-25

The Buford Tribune issues a spe-
cial illustrated edition showing the
country tributary to and transversed
by the Buford-Trenton irrigation pro-
ject, which is just now attracting the
attention of that class of landseekers.
who know what intensified farm
ing means. Editor MUMMY is some
thing of an enthusiast and has faith
in the future of North Dakota, irri-
cation and-Buford, one of the busy
places in Williams county.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-05-25
OF the outlook in the business
world, Henry Clews weekly financial

OF the outlook in the business
world, Henry Clews weekly financial
review says: .
Much will depend upon our next
harvest. It is yet too early to form
any reliable expectations. The out
look as to wheat, though not entirely
satisfactory, is better than a month
ago, and there is hope of fair yield
at unusually profitable prices. The
acreage of corn should be consider
ably ahead of last year. and as this
crop is also bringing very profitable
figures, the outlook in this respect is
also satisfactory. Reports from the
cotton belt are generally encouraging
and the strength of that staple ma
turally makes producers more opti-
mistic. All things considered, the
agricultural outlook is fairly good,
but not extravagantly so. The prom
Use thus far is not for large crops,
much as they are to be desired; but
owing to high prices the yield will
certainly be profitable, and our farm
ers as a class are as certain as can
be at this stage of the season of an
other prosperous year.
'Our industrial situation shows
steady Improvements, and nearly
all lines of industry are beginning to
feel the stimulus; Of renewed conf.
dence.5 Railroads, the largest buyers
of materials, are making heavy pur-
chases Of iron, steel, cars, locomotives
and other products, partly to carry
out deferred improvements and re-
newals and partly for new extensions,
as we'll as, to meet now growing in
crease of traflc. Gross and net re-
turns plainly show that our railroads
are once more enjoying normal con-
ditions. Building and real estate
circles are experiencing pronounced
recovery. In mercantile circles there
is also more activity. Reports from
interior merchants are generally of a
favorable character; consumption de-
mands are increasing, and a general
spirit of hopefulness prevails.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-05-25
News of the State

Ashley has received It's nre nentlng
apparatus.
Garden truck is booming this
spring.
The Gackle band has purchased
uniforms.
Dickinson is to have an enthusiast
tbs tennis club this summer.
The Dazy Herald in Barnes coun-
ty has suspended publication.
Ice cream socials will soon be in
vogue.
A musical director at Cando will
attempt to organize a girls band.
According to the Homestead the
Napoleon cornet band is flourishing
this summer.
When the recent earthquake struck
Kenmare Editor Stickley thought it
was an explosion in his print shop.
30
The sentiment for Senator Frank
Talcott for governor seems to be
steadily growing.
The brick plant at Denbigh is run
ming day and night crew and is
turning out $4,000 brick day.
There will probably be but little
opposition to the issue of bonds for
the new court house for Foster coun-
| ty.
The Grafton News and Times has
moved into new quarters.
%
The 500 has promised to build
new depot at Napoleon within the
next thirty days.
The Edgeley Mail has installed
typesetting machine.
The old depot at Edgeley will be
cut in two and arranged to make de-
pots for two small towns along that
line Of road.
The Encouragement of the train
service of both the Great Northern
and Northern Pacific roads make so
trains a day pass through Fargo.
. The editor of the Wishek News
found a pair of corsets last week
but he cannot find anyone who will
claim the wearing apparel
%
puffonc opo hoino oo11 OF noui1o
Lake as a means of raising money
with which to support the band.
The Crary Opinion tells of a large
posse going out from that town one
day last week ON a gopher hunt and
bagging only one gopher.
The Bowman County Pioneer has
started on its third year and the edi-
tor of that paper proposes to boost
for his t0wnw1 more energy than
ever. r .-s
The Maxbass hopes that it was only
a happenstance that q carload of
cohins arrived at Maxbass about the
same time the hospital was opened
there. $@E
Billy -Sherrard-formerly Of Bis
marck-now of Steele-has signed up
for a prize Tight to be pulled OF in
Canadian June. =,
The postage bill In mailing the
Minot Independent amounts to 327
q week-which gives the Independent
some right to claim the largest cir
Iculatfon Of any weekly in the state.
3% = % - 8 - - ,
l. The town Of Bowdon In Wells coun-
ty has taken on renewed life and
thousands Of dollars will be spent
there this year In tae way OF improv-
ling the village. n. u! .s.-;
I The Lisbon Free Press finally OBJ
serves that after all North Dakota
has been well governed and the
states administrators forces have
equalled that Of any state In the
union and that 1t is high time that
both factions Of the republican party
IWere united.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-05-25
Flower Festival For Washington.

Flower Festival For Washington.
Inspired by Mrs. Taft's idea Of an
esplanade. Washington is thinking Of
establishing an annual flower festival
similar to those In Los Angeles, the
CITY Of Mexico, New Orleans and 9th.
er cities of gentle climates. It is pro-
posed that the flower carnival be held
, in the new Potomac park ="
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-05-25

Will Close at $3.50 ?. NJ, i
: Beginning Monday, May "a, the fol-
lowing clothing and shoe stores will
close at $50 p. M, except Saturday
evenings: ~
=, ">=t, CHAS. GLATT, z2;
- @, NJ. DAHL, :.
"; W. p. BREEN, =, y: T. iSst
r. L BEST CO. .<>ty
HOOVER & EPPINGER.
Try The Tribune Want Columns.
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Trv The Tribune Want Columns.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-17

ANY amount on real estate, first or second mort
gage. or on any security; no delay low rates
o. W. BECKER, 211l Fillmore near California.
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PROPOSALS AND BIDS-Continued
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Office OF the Board Of State Harbor Commisslon-
ers. Union Depot and Ferry House, San Fran
Sealed proposals or bids win be received at
this office at or prior to IL o'clock a. m on
THURSDAY. June 10. 1909. for furnishing ma
terials and constructing section Of the
Nall, on the water front OF the city and county
OF San Francisco, in accordance with the plans
sistant State Engineer OF the Board and adopt
ed By the Board April -. 1909, and on fle In
By made. The materiais to be used in the
work consist OF the requisite Quantities OF
pe. e eH ps yellow
lumber. slaves for cylinders, sheet piiing. band
iron portland cement, sand crushed rock. en-
steel rails and fastenings. etc, all to
ject to a rigid examination No bid win be
received unless 1t is made blank form fur
nished from this office and Is accompanied by
. certified check for Ave co. per cent Of the
amount Of the bid, payable to the order OF the
seeres. 2, = Of the Board Is guarantee On the
In six (6) days after the acceptance Of the
bid enter into a written contract to do said
prepared therefor and viii also execute and die
pitn this Board bond In such sum as the
n S0ayc =, NAY deem sasq1Ste WITH a surety som
Harbor Commissioners. and conditioned for the
fsithfnl s performance q such contract nor VIII
Secretary at the office Of the Secretary at or
prior to IL o'clock a. N. on THURSDAY, June
10, 1903. at which time and place the bids
will be opened.
The Board reserves the right to reject any
or all bids II deemed for the best interests Of
the State.
Bidders are invited to be present At the open
ing Of the bids.
JAMES n GILLETr,
Governor OF the State OF California, ex 0fnclO
member OF the Board OF State Harbor Com
missieners.
EDWARD r. TAYLOR.
Mayor of the City and County OF San Francisco
OfIf1n member I'd OF fafa
Harbor Commissioners.
W. v. STAFFORD.
W. B. DENNIS0N,
p. 8. TELLER
Board OF State Harbor Commissioners
RALPH BARKER
Assistant State Engineer.
w Il THORPE SecrptarY
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MAKE MONEY GRowING OLIVES

We are offering acres in RINCON PARK, the
ideal residence park. about mile east of Santa
Rosa, at $3.50 aud up per acre. years time
for payment large section of this park is a
full grown. olive grove and oil and olive pick
ling plant right on the ground takes care OF the
product. The finest Mission olives grow here in
profusion. These olives bring good prices and
your property will produce income besides af-
fording lovely domestic. As the district be-
comes more closely settled lots in these tracts
will be worth much acres: $50 per acre
and up, 4 years time for payment. II You
don't want to move here now we will plant aud
care for your olive grove. for you
We have a number OF other tracts improved
and unimproved In and around Santa Rosa. Call
or write for booklet.
SANTA ROSA REALTY COMPANY.
Office 5 Elks building Santa Rosa
Offices 1910, g38 Market st.. San Francisco
Branch Office 245 Montgomery st.
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OREGON ORCHARDS

ROGUE RIVER VALLEY
southern Oregon is only a small spot Of this
country. but its peculiar elements OF climate
and soil make Il famous for its greatly su-
perior quality OF fruits. The New York and
London markets are paying today twice as
much for ROGUE RIVER VALLEY appleS and
pears as they are for the same varieties Of
Cah1oFnsas. It's quality that gets the prices
and ROGUE RIVER VALLEY produces the
quality and quantity. A 10 acre apple orchard
here viii give you an income equal to 25 times
the same amount invested In U. y g0vs bonds
and - equally safe. We have some SPLEEN
did orchard land and several young orchard
properties TO ener a very attractive price
and terms. Cell or write f0r the new. fully
illustrated booklet issued BY businessmen 5
COMMERCIAL CLUB.
ROGUE RIVER VALLEY IMPROVEMENT CO.,
sol Metropolis Bank Bldg. $ +.
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PROPOSALS AND BIDS
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

office OF the Board of State Harpor Commission
ers. Union Depot and Ferry House, San Fran
cisco, California, April %, 1909.
Sealed proposals or bids win be received at
this office at or prior to IL O'Clock q. ID. on
IHuRsDAY. June 10; 1903. for furnishing ma
wall, on the water front of the city and county
Of San Francisco, in accordance with the plans
and specifications prepared therefor by the As
ed by the Board April %. 1908, and on die In
by made. The materials to be used In the
work consist of the requisite quantities Of
fresh cut, close grained Douglass yellow Ar
piles. sheet piIing. portland cement, sand.
crushed rock and rock for embankment, etc..
all to be OF the best quality specified and sub
1ect to a rigid examination. No bid will be
received unless it Is made on a blank form fur
nished from this office and is accompanied by
e s BID 70 70 ss o sens Of
Secretary OF the Board, as guarantee on the
part of the successful bidder that he Win with
IN six (6) days after the acceptance Of the
bid enter into written contract to do said
work according to the plans and specifics atoms
with this Board bond in such sum as the
Board may deem adequate with surety com
Earbor Commissioners. and conditioned for the the
faithful performance Of such contract, nor will
devee to the Secretary or to the
Secretary at the office Of the Secretary At or
prior to II O'Clock a. m. on THURSDAY June
will be opened.
The Board reserves the right to reject any
or all bids If deemed for the best interests Of
the State
Bidders are invited to be present at the Open
ing Of the bids.
JAMES N. GILLETT.
Governor Of the State Of CALIFORNIA; ex offcio
member OF the Board Of State Harbor Com
missiouers.
EDWARD r. TAYLOR
Mayer OF the City and County Of San Francisco
ex ofdcio member of the Board Of State
Harbor Commissioners.
W. v. STAFFORD,
w. e. DENEIS0N,
p. 8. TELLER,
Board OF State Harbor Commissioner
RALPH BARKER
Assistant State Engineer.
W. B. THORPE. Secretary.
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COUNTRY REAL ESTATE


SMALL ORCHARD AT HAYWARD.
1-3 acres. half mile from streetears; all
rich black garden soil. in bearing pIums and
mixed fruits; buildings Will exchange or
sell for 81, 500, on easy terms or discount far
cash
Also 8 acres, 2 miles from Hayward; tine
soil nice view; no improvements; 5000; easy
terms. These cheap.
Ill acres 5 miles from VacaviIle In early
fruit belt. which shipped the earliest cherries
to Chicago this year at enormous prices: Is
acres bearing orchard 20 acres in hay 50
acres good alfalfa land. so acres level balance
rolling fruit land: good farm buildings; wind,
mill and tank; all farming tools. near school !;
productive place; only sc, 600. 3,500 cash.
so acres deep rich loan Of best quality !:
level; extra good buildings: near Vacaville:
family orchard: pair of good mules; a ranch
with extra good soil: $1,000. Sc. 600 cash
COUNTRY DEPT, H0LCOMB REALTY CO..
investor of CapitaA.
500 San Pablo av.,
Oakland Cal.
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MONEY TO LOAN
os FRuITvALE AVENUE
NEAR FeuRrgEHss srREgr

1855 sSS$SS<Ss 1855.
SIS sALARiED PEOPLES FRIEND. SS,
IS That is what office is to all
| working people. We loan strictly on
persons SALARY; no indorser no
security We make loans quickest
easiest and charge the lowest in fhe
city YOUR EMPLOYER NEVER
KNOWS. <!
is WESTERN LOAN CO.. 4.
4Os Call building I'd and Market sts.
Open $50 to p. M Mon, Wed and
rS& sat Evenings until o. M sS.
Issssxs sssss$sss
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SAVE YOUR NOM
nv nsrrffnr n fuff

SAVE YOUR MONEY
By putting IL into irrigated alfalfa aud fruit
land In the FULLY TRACT In the TURIOCK
IRRIGATION DISTRICT. The best land In
the district; four shipping points: SOS per
acre down. SIS per acre per year. Central
Cal. Land Agency, 703 Monadnock bldg.
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BILL COLLECTING

SOME PEOPLE DON'T LIKE US. We get the
Law Association. 6I5 Pacific bldg, S. F.
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cnIrNrRY PROPERTY


beautiful country home within 80 minutes
of San Francisco; rooms. bath, electric lights:
lot 81 by 101 feet situated in Burlingame 7
minutes walk from s. p station or minutes
from san Mateo electric road: will net 10 per
cent as an investment; strictly cash; So 500
Box 1880, Call office.
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1t Pays To Advertise In The Call
teLEPHo
GOLDEN RULE REALTY COMPANY

GOLDEN RULE REALTY COMPANY y
nE sr
s m.u... sa,.e Jaaae.cag May.la, sslaoa.
The vertis sing Nanag -'rHE cALL'
San Calf.
Dear
bog exrre cALtzas-an
advertising
better
ST. classified
Of
hanesa nothe -rending
extended
PROMISING further patronage
yours,
GOLDEN '''' 'ltF{ COMPANY
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EDUCATIONAL

All kinds of bills and debts collected percent
1 age. uldalI Adjustment 90. Z. 5le. as Mkt:
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81. go.
Beautiful home Of . rooms. large lot. sunny
corner; call any time. S9s .35th St cor OF Mar
ket; terms.
A. X PERCIvAL., Owner
Tel Oakland 49,. Room 90 Bacon Block,
Piedmont ga Oakland.
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Super AcRE-sl5

Germs. l-6 cash. balance easy installments; pat
ented lands in 40 acre trsetS: title perfect:
rich. level land IN proven artesisn belt near
Western Pacific railroad This land will pro-
duSe FraRqnette walRuts finest favored
apples or the best Of alfalfa in the state 81
California. PACIFIC LAND Co.. no bacon
block. Oakland.