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Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-05-20
PROBE CONTINUES
N CALHOUN TRIAL
More Sensational Testimony Given by
John Helms During the Days
Session.

San Francisco, May 2O.-John
Helms continued his sensational tes-
tmony i'm the Calhoun trial today. In
telling his story of deals between the
president of the United Railroads and
himself, whereby he was followed by
William j. Burns, head of prosecu-
tions secret service department.,
Helms said William NJ. Abbott, of the
United Railroads legal department,
had furnished him money to pur-
chase papers and information from
Burns men and then once later was
en- the payroll of the United Rail
roads and known as Number 22," he
also related efforts to prevent this
man from going before the grand
jury during the bribery investigation.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-05-20
STRONG ADDRESS BY
DR., WI TING FANG
At LAKE MOHONK
To Arbltrdte Is to Drag Down
the God OF War From HIS
Bloody Throne. and
Install Justice.
LET RIGHT AND NOT
MIGHT Be KING
The Desire of Men to Distinguish
Themselves and be MddC
Heroes Often EnCOur-
age People to
Fight.

Lake Mohonk, n. Y, May 20.-At
this mornings session of the Lake
Mohonk conference on International
Arbitration. DR.. Wu Ting Fang, Chin
ese minister to the United States,
spoke on "Chinas Attitude Toward
Arbitration" In opening Dr. WI
reminded the conference that the art
of war was one that had been much
practiced in China. and that from a
time many centuries before the Chris
tian era until after the fourteenth
century Chinese history dealt i'm large
part with the toll and trouble of
war our history" he continued,
bears testimony to as many deeds
Of desperate valor as that of any
nation. while to this day many of the
eminent generals of olden times en-
JOY the honor and worship due to
them as demigods. II is well known
that our people make good soldiers.
Some of you have, | think. read the
reports of military experts commits
stoned by western powers to witness
the maneuvers of our modern army
in the past few years, and you will
remember that they, one and all, be-
slowed fiattering praise on our Off
GERS and men.
Notwithstanding all this, one may
agree with such eminent sinologues
as Mr.. +. p. Parker, when they state
that our people have none OF the
characteristics of warlike race. and
that our triumphs over less cultivat-
ed peoples who lived in our neigh
borhood have been gained more by
peaceful means than by force Of
arms. From the earliest times our
method of acquiring property has
been of an assimilative and peaceful
nature. Indeed, ii may be truly said
of our people that the expansion of
the empire has been the logical con-
sequence of superior civilization.
Time and again China has been over
whelmed by foreign invaders from
the north, but in every case the con-
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-05-20
LITTLE GIRL VICTIM
OF BRUTAL FItND
Muiilated Body of Nine Year Girl
Found With Throat Cut and
Clothes Torn tO Shrcds.

Los Angeles, Calf May 2O.-EW-
dence Of one Of the most fiendish
outrages and murder ever committed
in this city, was disclosed when the
mutilated body Of little Annie Pol
terra, age nine years. who was attend
ing school inhHollyw was found
today in a secluded spot forty feet
from the roadway. near this city.
The little girl's throat had be n
cut from ear TO ear and her clothing
torn into shreds, and examination re-
yealed the fact that she had been out
ragged. 80 clues could be- found as to
who the fiend was that committed the
crime, but the police are making a
drigent effort, in hopes that they may
get some clue that will lead 10 the
capture of the perpetrator of the
act.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-05-20
BREAD IS FIFTEEN
CENTS A LOAF
strikers Threaten 10 Start CO-Opera-
tive Bakery In Order TO Relieve
Situation.

New York. May 20--The closing
down of four hundred bakeries On
the east side coincident with the gen
eral strike of the bakery employees,
has caused the price of bread to ad-
vance To Is cents a loaf
The strikers in order to avoid a
bread famine are talking of starting
a cooperative bakery in order to re-
li,ve the distress. la order to create
sympathy the strikers have produced
a play. in which are depicted police
officers clubbing and other incidents
Of a general strike.
About one thousand policemen are
doing extra duty In the affected dis
tricts and while order Is maintained
still there are reports of numerous
minor clashes.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-05-20
AANY INJURED IN
ESCAPING FROM FIRE
Gas Explosion In Toledo Flats in CHI
cago Causes Panic Among
Occupants.

Chicago, May 20.-Twenty or more
persons were injured by dropping
from a second story window in a fire
starting from gas explosion which
destroyed the Toledo flats on 65th
street and Minera avenue, here today.
The property loss is estimated at
$4,000. The first explosion occurred
in the basement and was followed by
several others in various parts of the
building. Flames burst forth from
several quarters and the halls and
stairways became chOked with smoke.
Those in the building We're thrown in
to d panic. one woman threw her
baby ouo> of the window and then
jumped. The baby was caught ~
spectators, but the woman was seri-
ousIy hurt.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-05-20
MONGQLAN & PROSPERO
STILL PRISONERS
IN ICE BANK
Unless Eastern Gale Should
Suddenly Come UP There
Is no Real Danger
Of Loss OF Life
LIMIT OF BANKS
ARE NOT VISIBLE
Several Boats Standing by to Ren.
der Assistance. While the
Life Saving Station Is
Also on the
Alert

st. Johns, n. F., May 20.--The
grip of ice banks which are holding
fast the steamers Mongolian and
Prosepero just off the entrance of St.
Johns harbor was still hard and
fast at dawn today and while neither
steamer is in immediate danger of
being crushed and the passengers can
gain land within few minutes should
II become necessary for them to leave
the ship, the delay is eXasperating.
While the officers and passengers
realize the great danger surrounding
them. and spent a very anxious night,
they could. If necessary, make their
escape by crossing over one side of
the ice bank, but it is thought that
unless strong gale should come up
from the east that there win be
practically no real danger or loss of
life.
Efforts were made during the
morning to ascertain the exact size
of the ice bank. and to that end sew
eral persons climbed to the highest
hill of the summit, but as far as the
eye could reach even with a strong
glass. the limit could not be seen.
The efforts of the little steamer
Prospero to break through the ice at
the harbor entrance so that the Mon
golian might pass through was watch
ed with much interest and there was
much disappointment when the ice
pack seemed to gather around the
little boat until she suecumbed under
its mighty power
There are several boats standing by
as near as it is safe for them to ven
ture, ready to render any aid that
they might, should a break in the
banks appear at any time. while at
the same time the life saving station
is keeping a vigilant watch over the
lives of the persons aboard the boats,
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-05-20
FRISCO FAST TRAIN
WRECKED NEAR VlA|TA
Was Rounding Curve AT High Speed
Several Cars Derailed and Two
Seriously Injured.

Vinita, Okla, May 2O.-"The met
or, fast passenger train on the
Frisco road, east bound was derailed
at midnight last night twenty-five
miles west of here. The train was
rounding curve at a high rate of
speed when the accident occurred.
Two mail cars. baggage and ordi-
nary coach were hurled into the ditch
seriously injuring two persons, one of
whom was a man who was stealing a
ride on the blind baggage
Wreckng and relief trains were
at once hastened to the scene of the
accident, and 1t is thought that the
track will be cleared so that traffic
can be resumed sometime during the
day. J1S
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-05-20
MRS. ANNIs TO NNUDENILLE.

New York, May 20.-The stage o.
the sensational murder trial which
has come to be so familiar-the vau-
deyille stdge-was reached i'm the
Hlains-Annis tragedy today when
announcement was made that Mrs.
William Annis, wife of the man or
whose death Peter G.. Hains began
serving Sing Sing sentence this
morning. had signed a contract with
"a booking agency to play piano az
CmpaninCGts in vaudeville sketch.
Mrs. Annis is quoted as saying that
since she has been thrown on her own
resources il was necessary 20 adopt
some means Of livelihood.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-05-20
WILL ASK ABDUL HlAID
TO Be REASONABLE {
Government Wants Him To Give Up
Fortune Deposited i'm Foreign
Banks.

Constantinople, May 20.-The grand
vizier has chosen a small committee,
the names OF the members of which,
however. are withheld for the pres
ent, to visit Abdul Hamid, deposed
sultan of Turkey, at sailor ika, and
ask him to give up to tie present
government the various sums of mon
ey he has on deposit in foreign coun-
tries. This committee wi remind
Abdul Hamid that his life was spared
and will be spared; that the govern
ment allows him 5000 month
maintenance. and that it is only just
that he should return the money
drawn from the country 1t is OK
pected that Abdul Hamid will con-
sent to this proposal
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-05-20

queror has surrendered to the laws,
customs and institutions of the con-
quered.
How do We account for this alb
sence of warlike spirit in our peo-
pie? believe 1t is due in large
part 10 the teachings OF our sages
Whatever might be the shortcomings
of our old system of education, IL
cannot be gainsaid that it Insisted
upon thorough study OF the ethics
of Confucius and Mencius, with the
result that their teachings were firm
ly implanted i'm the hearts of our
people. The essence of the Con-
tucian system was that right and not
might is king. Not the strong. the
powerful. but the just and the vir-
tuous ruler or people must prevail.
The doctrine instllcd into our rulers
is not to him that has, much shall be
given, but TO him who deserves by
his virtues to have, much shall be
given. Every question, whether re-
latinE To the nati"H. The family or
tho Individual is viewed from the
moral standpoint II Is this view Of
the order of life that has made our
people lovers Of peace and tranquil
ity. As Sir Robert Hart has aptly
expressed il, they believe I'm right
so firmly that they scoru 20 think IL
requires Ia be defended or enforced
by might.
"And what is arbitration? Is IL not
TO submit TO the judgment Of an inn
partial court the decision of the
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-05-20
WRECK IN COLORADO TIES
UP TRAFFIC OF TWO ROADS
Rio Grandc Train DeraiIed on Lines
of Colorado MidIand-TunncI
Cave-in Had Blocked Their
Line.

Glcnwood springs, Colo, May go
An east bound passenger train on the
Rio Grande railroad was derailed
about o'clock this morning at
Wheeler On the line Of the Colorado
Midland The first five cars of the
train went into the ditch while the
engine and two Pullmans remained
on the track. the mail and baggage
cars and one Of the coaches turned
completely over. Only two passengers
pre- thought to have been injured,
The Rio Grande was using the
tracks of the Midland west of divide
by reason of the caving in OF the
Tennessee pass tunnel a few days ago.
Both lines are now blocked and II
will be necessary to construct a tenn
porary track around the wreck which
Fas caused by a broken rail.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-05-20
FAMOUS CHARACTER SUICIDES

Seattle, Wash, May 20.-C. b..
Smith, better known as Shanghai
Smith, a saloonkeeper known all over
the sporting world as "Crimp," com
mitted suicide by shooting here today.
smiths wife obtained decree of di-
vorce yesterday and made out case
against him.
For ten years smith ran a water
front saloon and a sailors resort and
his impressing of seamen had given
endless trouble to vessel masters and
police.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-05-20
HARTMAN PAYING DIVIDENDS.

NV York, May 2O.-The regular
quarterly dividends on common stock
wac declared today by the directors
Of the Union Pacific and Southern
Pacific railroads. The Southern Pa
cific also declared its regular semi
annual dividend on preferred stock.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-05-20
NO ALIMoNY FOR MRS. TUCKER.

gan Tucker, who is suing her hus-
United states army, retired, for sep
arate maintenance, was denied tenn
Porary alimOny in the superior court
today.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-05-20
TURKISH DEPUTIES TAKE OATH.

COnstantinOpIe, May 2O.-The
members of the chambers of deputies
took their oath this afternoon in the
presence of the sultan. Great crowds
gathered on the outside of the cham
ber and gave grand ovation to Me-
hemed V when ne appeared upon the
scene
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-05-20
A Gentleman Marauder

from the pen of William Ches-
ter Estabrook. This story is
one of adveutura and portrays
the mishaps and experiences Of
one Todd and his friend Read
evening and you will follow the
tale through 70 the end with in
creasing interest The story is
a copyright and We publish il
first
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-05-20
NEGRos NOT DIsFRANCHIsEp.

-TaIahassce, Fla. May 2O.-The ne
gro disfranchisemcnt bill received Il
final defeat in the house today. This
ends the present attempt of the legis-
lature TO disfranchise negroes.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-05-20
THEIR INDEPENDENCE

Manila. May 2O.-With but
} slight variation from its action
on final adjournment Of It's ses-
sion of 1908, the Philippine gem
eral assembly i'm closing its ses-
sion tonight, passed second
resolution declaring In favor of
the independence Of the islands
Delegates to the Congress Of the
United states We're instructed to
present the question whenever
Opportune.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-05-20
READ 1T

Beginning tomorrow evening,
the citizen viii publish in in
stallments. ON page 6 con-
tinued story,
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-05-20
PRES. TAFT INTERESTED
IN MECKLENBERG
DECLARATION
Says It Shows Ability Of An.
qlo-SaxonS to Rule and
rteir Value of Civil
Liberty.
ANTfDATts FAMOUS
1776 DECLARATION
After Celebrations OF the Day the
President Addressed the
C0lOred CitiZsnS
OF Char
lotte.


Charlotte May 20.--A cloud 4
burst broke over the city this Z
afternoon which caused a panic Z
among the dense crowd that had Z
gathered in frort of the stand on I
which President Taft was re-
viewing the parade. No one was Z
anrinnslN hiIrt
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-05-20

CONTINUED on page four1
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-10-30
CRYSTAL FALLS HARDWARE CO.

telephone companies. which will insure
plethorio fund for the support OF the
schools.
The law specifically states that the
primary money can only be used TO
pay teachers salaries, and ms many
districts do not have a teaching staff
which requires the use Of the full
amount apportiooed 10 them. the fund
has been growing year Ivy year, until
the amount is very large. This con-
dition OF affairs was called to the at
tention of the last legislature, but no
action was taken. Several suggestions
have been made for abandoning the
present system and adopting one
which would allow :Or the use OF the
entire fund. Superintendent Of Public
Instruction Wright favors sy stem OF
centralized schools in the townships
where more thorough schooling could
be given the children. There has also
been proposal that the tax on corpor-
ations be used TO maintain the state
government and the taxes collected on
other property be- held In the support
wherein II is collected for the support
of the schools and local government
Thi- last plan Is strongly opposed on
the ground that the state should never
lose its interest In the schools and that
IL each localitv nrovidod for its own
school. in some OF the poorer districts
the maintenance fund would not pro-
vide for tho common school education
which has 30 long been the glory of
the state. Meanwhile the state will
continue TO pile mp useless money In
certain districts. while lacking the
funds with which 10 pay the salaries
OF employees. aud being forced IA
borrow money. The apportionment
will DO made on Nov. 10.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-10-30
BETTER GO SLOW ON TONNAGE
TAX

Certain citizens are proposing that
the state should require the collection
OF tonnage tax on all ore mined in
Michigan, the rich mines of the upper
peninsula being the particular object
aimed at. II Is their theory that at
present non-residents OF the state are
enjoying the greatest benefits from the
vast riches being taken out OF Michi-
gan and that the state IL entitled 10
greater percentage of the profits than
is being secured at present. Last win
ter there was a bill before the legisla
ture providing for such a tax. hut the
upper peninsula delegation successfully
prevented it's consideration Now the
plan IL TO make the tonnage tax an is
sue In the state campaign next year.
Those who are contending for ton.
mage tax on ores do not discuss one
phase OF the situation. and that IL the
fact that Michigan has spent huge
sum OF money in the last fifteen years
TO establish an nd vRlorem system of
taxation. ana that has required all this
time and money to complete the enact
ment OF laws fortifying and effectually
establishing the system. Only last
winter was the state able TO secure leg
islation bringing the last Of the cor.
porations under the nd valorem law.
when the telegraph and telephone com
panies were finally forosd 10 come out
from under their specific tax law and
pay taxes on the same basis "a other
corporations. In view OF this 10 seems
unwlse TO start at this time to break
up the system just established ut 30
much cost. It IL undoubtedly lacking
in features which make il perfect
taxation system. but up TO date there
is no known system which IL not the
subject of frequent criticism, and no
two tax experts agree as to what is the
best system.
Michigan has been able under the
present system 10 collect hundreds Of
thousands OF dollars more IN taxes than
ever before, aud the law provides a
way for investigation as to whether
each piece OF property is bearing it's
full share of the burden. Under that
condition. unless there can be unan.
swerable arguments offered in favor OF
the tonnage tax on ores. 1t would seem
to he the better plan to fortify the
present system and use IL to collect the
states fair proportion of taxes from
the mines. rather than try some new
scheme. II neu are In Office who are
showing favoritism there Ia way 10
reach them. and II is effective. There
are not many citizens who will desire
10 face the storm which broke over
IRA and Amariah' for their notorious
railway afidavits. and IL o showing
can DO made that the mines Of upper
Michigan are not bearing their proper.
tionste part Of the tax levy. IL will
not take long TO remedy the condition.
State Republican.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-10-30
Useless Cash TO be Increased

In about two weeks the state will
send ont to the school districts OF the
state approximately $747, 300 in pri-
mary school money apportioned at
about the rate Of 81 per capita, and
this fund instead OF fulfilling the pur-
poee for which the "sacred primary
school fund" was established, will In
many districts simply be added to a
hoard IL useless cash now on hand.
It isa somewhat remarkable situa-
ton, says the Lansing State Republi-
can, that the state, which Is short OF
money with which to pay running ex-
penses and liable TO continue to face a
deficit for another year, should be
sending out such an amount to districts
which have already on hand more
money than they can ever spend legally
under present laws. Under the last
census the count OF children OF school
age was TAI, 300 and dividing the mon
ey ut the rate Of III head. Auditor
General Fuller says. will just about
clean out the treasury OF the funds
collected which must 20 into the pri-
mary school fund. Last May the
money was apportioned at the rate OF
IS per capita and he adds that 1t is
probable that 30 long as the present
system endures. the amount will never
run under 81 per capita, for in Eaddi-
tion to the tax.colleoted from the rail-
way. inheritance and insurance fees.
the state will next year collect an nd
valorem tax from the telegraph and
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-10-30
4m0so News.

The High Singing ciass are Ger.
tainiy training their voices and will
soon 20 travelling with Mr.. Ward
Norwood director and Geo. Premo.
yr.. assistant
: Mr.. Arthur Kiefe returned from
Metropolitan where be has been work.
ing for Fred Hall.
Mr.. Geo. Hughes left for bis home
last Saturday night 10 visit after his
injury nj the Hemlock mine.
Mr.. Peter Dondsuan spent Sunday
1T his home In Iron Mountain
You can't touch Roy Whitehead
with q tishpole now. He is the proud
father Of baby girl which arrived
last Tuesday.
J. T. Gibson liant In IL with his big
potatoes. that Is be liant IN 10 with
this kind. A Deighbor Of his not far
distant sent his man out with a team
10 pull stumpe He caught his chain
In somo obstruction and pulled and
jsrked for half day when oat came
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-10-30

the obstruction which proved to be-
just-a potato.
Mr.. John McHugn. general salesman
for the celebrated Smith Wallace Shoe
Co.. was caller on Louis Minxus last
Thursday.
There will be halloween party
given at the Town Hall next Saturday
under the auspices of the NJ K. church
Everybody is cordially invited to
Come and meet 'Hecate.
John Thompson was Crystal Falls
caller last Tuesday. returning wednes-
day noon,
Mr. VIM. Champion spent Sunday
morning with his family at Palatka.
Miss E. Kelota attended the Finnish
Society meeting at Crystal Falls last
Sunday.
Mr. Fred Hall was an Amasa visitor
during the week.
Mr. Il. Hurtyz agent for Gable Co.
Pianos OF Chicago was an Amasa Wis
itor last Wednesday.
A. Sander OF Green Bay was an
Amasa visitor last Wednesday.
Mr. Goldman. clerk for T.. Marks.
moved his family here during the
week.
Capt. Jacobson who holds q position
at the Gibson mine moved his family
here from Ishpeming the fore part OF
the week.
Chas. Peterson and Dave Gilbert
drove 10 Crystal Falls last Monday.
Mr.. LsRoux Of Republic arrived
here last Sunday and is working on tho
81 Clair Diamond Drill : operating
northwest of here.
Joe Gordon. the oldest barber In the
upper peninsula left last Sunday for a
brief visit at his home at Marinetts,
via