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The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-10-22
WASHINGTON NEWS
STATED IN BRIEF
TEIEGRAPHIC CHRONICLE OF
STATE HAPPENINGS.
COURT ALTERS PRIMARY LAW
Party Designation Not Necessary Is
Ruling of Thurston Court at
Olympia.

Olympia-The provision OF the new
primary election law which requires
voters on registering to declare their
party utilization was held null and
void by Superior Judge Mitchell, Of
this county, in a test case brought by
the Encouragement The court held
that the section Of the primary law
attempted to repeal by implication an
earlier law and, further, that the pro
vision was not covered by the title
of the primary act, and was therefore
unconstitutional
For weeks the attorney-general's
office has been besieged from all
parts of the state for rulings on this
point, as but few of the voters who
had registered had paid any attention
to the provision, and were confronted
with the possibility that the right to
act at the primaries would be denied
them. The case will be taken at once
to the supreme court on writ of re-
view.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-10-22
New Tax Source Is Found.

South Bend-In every deed given
by the Weyerhaeuser Timber Com
pany there is a reservation to the
company of the right and title in all
minerals, oils, gases, coal, fossils,
right to enter and explore for same,
sink shafts on same if found, right to
go over anywhere with logs to dam
streams and make same overflow and
riparian rights. The commissioners
of Pacific county have decided, if pos
sible, to tax these reservations. If it
shall be found feasible to tax these
rights, there will undoubtedly be a
scramble by every county in the state
to follow Pacific county's lead.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-10-22
Upland Owners Lose.

Olympia-The state supreme court,
in denying a rehearing from its orig
inal decision in the case of the Grays
Harbor Boom Company VS.. J. P. O.
Lonsdale and others, says: THE title
to all tide and shore lands is in the
state, and may be sold, leased or
otherwise disposed of in aid OF bust
ness and commerce and without ref
erence to the comfort and convent
ence of the upland owners
In hundreds of instances along Pu-
get Sound, spectators have quietly
bought up at S. and $40 per lineal
chain frontage the shore lands, which
are the lands between high and low
water Owners of the upland under
this decision will have no outlet by
water
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-10-22
TAFT AND D|Az
CLASP HANDS
TWO PRESIDENTS MEET ON
RIO GRANDE.
TRAGEDY MARS OCCASION
Boy Slabs Another to Death in the
Crowd-Brilliant Scenes at FL
Paso and Juarez.
TRAGEDY MARS OCCASION

FL Paso, Tex, Oct. 18-The long
expected meeting between President
Taft and President Diaz of the Re-
public of Mexico occurred here Sat
urday Outwardly it was attended
with display of soldiery, flare Of
trumpets, boom of cannon and
pomp of ceremony suggesting su-
preme authority, but in the actual
handclasp of the two executives and
in the exchange of courteous words
that passed from lip to lip, there was
simple but cordial informality.
President Taft was the first to
speak. He assured President Diaz of
his warm personal regard. President
Diaz assured President Taft of his
high esteem of the American who
had accomplished so much in the
Philippines and Cuba.
The scene of the days ceremonies
shifted from time to time from FL
Paso to the typical little Mexican set
Element of Ciudad Juarez In the Gus
toms house there President Diaz re-
ceived a return call from President
Taft, and again late in the evening
entertained the American President
and large dinner party at a state
banquet.
The day was marred by but one
untoward incident A lad of is years
was stabbed to death by a school
companion just as President Taft was
stepping from his special train upon
its arrival in the center of the city.
Before an ambulance could reach the
scene the boy was dead.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-10-22
Governor Gives Farewell Reception.

Seattle-Gov Hay and the mem
bers Of the Washington state commits
sion Friday night gave farewell re-
ception and ball TO the exposition Of
6cials and other state commissioners
at the Washington state building.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-10-22
Pan Tan Scandal Rends Spokane.

Spokane-Spokanes municipal af
fairs are topsy-turvey, public i'm
provements halted and bitterness of
faction is approaching a white heat
Nearly all of this sorry business is
traceable to the Vaccinations of the
now notorious and unAmerican Pan
Tans," ostensibly defunct Petitions
are circulating for the recall of one
councilman, and similar action is
threatened against two others, while
a fourth has resigned.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-10-22
Six Nations Send Ships.

San Francisco, Oct 19-Within
the shelter of the Golden Gate the
flags of six nations futter over long
line of battleships assembled to take
part in the Portola festivities, which
opened today, to celebrate the dis
covery of San Francisco bay by Gas
par de Portola and the placing of the
Spanish standard over the site of the
city of St Francis The nations rep
resented are England, Holland, Italy,
Germany and Japan. Besides the for
eigners a large part of Pacific feet of
the United States is here.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-10-22
Tacoma Adopts Commission Plan.

Tacoma-By vote of approx
mately to l Tacoma adopted a new
charter, which provides a commission
form of government modelled after
the plans in use at Des Moines, Gal
weston and Colorado Springs. The
charter will not go into effect until
the regular spring election, the first
Tuesday in April, when mayor and
four councilmen will be elected, the
FIVE to compose the commission"
which will have charge of city affairs.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-10-22
Horse Leaps Over Auto.

Bellingham-A roadster hitched to
a light rig and frightened by street
car performed the sensational stunt
of leaping clear over an auto, with the
rig in tow. when, after a run down
long hill, it found its road blocked
by the machine. Neither auto nor
buggy were occupied at the time of
the accident and the loss is merely
financial
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-10-22
JOBBERS WANT LOW RATES
Chicago Would Encroach on Spokane
Trade.

Chicago, Oct. 20.-In connection
with the Spokane rate case, the COM
mercial interests of Chicago through
the Chicago Association of Commerce
have asked the Interstate Commerce
Commission to give this market COM
modify rates on less than carload
business into the Puget Sound terri
tory
1t is understood that the commits
sion is looking with favor upon the
petition, and if it should be granted
it would enable Chicago merchants
to do considerable jobbing in the ter
ritory around Spokane.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-10-22
THE MARKETS
Portland.

Wheat-New crop, track prices:
Club, SOC; bluestem, 98c; red Rus
sian, 88c
Barley-$26 per ton.
Oats-$27@27. so per ton.
Hay-Timothy, Willamette Valley,
$l6(017 per ton; Eastern Oregon,
slS01o; alfalfa, $14; clover, $l4.
Butter-Extra, Soc; fancy. 33@36c;
store, lo@2lc.
Eggs-Ranch, candled, 32033c.
Hops-lo0o contract, p lie; 1908
crop. 17c; 1907 crop. l2c.
Wool-Eastern Oregon, l8020c
per pound Valley, 2l@23c.
Mohair-23c
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-10-22
Large Communion Is Held.

Pittsburg, Oct 18.-The greatest
religious gathering ever held in this
city, and perhaps in the country, oc-
CURED at Forbes Field here Sunday,
when about $4,000 persons assembled
at the sacrament of the Lords Sup
per, the event being the principal fea-
ture of the session of the convention
of the Disciples of Christ, or the
Christian church
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-10-22
HORSES FOR ALASKA MAIL
Haul Heavier Loads Over Frozen
Trails in Alaska's Fastness.

Washington, Oct. l8-Horses are
superseding dogs in the transporta-
ton of mails in Alaska. A load of
mail weighing not less than 5000
pounds is often drawn over the frozen
roads of Alaska by one horse at
tached to sled. In short time the
postoffice department expects to make
announcement of the awards of con-
tracts for the transportation of mails
in Alaska for the four years period
from July /, 1910, to July 80, 1914.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-10-22
Haskell Must Go to Trial.

Ardmore, Okla, Oct lo-Federal
fudge Marshall has overruled the de-
PENDANTS motion to quash the indict-
ments charging Governor Haskell
and other Oklahomans with fraudu-
lently scheduling town lots in Musk
ogee, Okla.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-10-22

Tacoma-Attorney c. E. George,
of Tacoma, has been engaged to APP
pear as associate counsel with Chas
Manchester, of White Plains, N. Y.
before the New York court of appeals
to argue the case of Harry Thaw
which comes up for hearing Decem-
Der 81.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-10-22
Large Increase in Revenues.

Washington, Oct lo.-The big in
crease in income from internal reve-
nue. continues, and reports indicate
that internal revenue collections dur
ing the current fiscal year will ex-
coed last years by between $1,000
900 and Sl5.OOO.OO0.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-10-22
Seattle.

Wheat-Bluestem ,o8c; Club. SOC
Oats-New, $26@28 per ton.
Barley-New, $40, 50@27 per ton
Hay-Eastern Washington timothy,
s20t02l per ton; Puget Sound hay,
S130l4 per ton; alfalfa, Sl8 per ton
Butter-Washington creamery, soc;
ranch, 26@27c.
Selected, local, 4l@42c.
Potatoes-S15@l8 per ton.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-05-12
PETER PALM.

Peter Palm, the father of Henry
Palm and Mrs. Ed Benson of this
city, died at his home in Litch6eld
Saturday., following a long siege of
rheumatism and paralysis. The
funeral was held yesterday from
the Swedish NJ. E. church. Inter-
ment was made at the Lakeside
cemetery.
The following obituary notice is
taken from the Litchfield Independ-
ent:
Mr.. Palm was Is years of age,
and native of Skane, Sweden.
He located with his family in Litch-
field about forty years ago, in the
early days of the town, building a
house near the Fifth street bridge,
which premises the family has &C.
cupied ever since. Deceased is sur
vived by his wife, three sons, John
and Nels of this city and Henry
Palm of Willmar, and by two
daughters. Mrs. Ed Benson of Will
mar and Miss Annie Palm of Min
neapolis. Deceased leaves we'll
earned reputation for strict honesty
in his business dealings and as a
good citizen of our town he had the
respect of all.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-05-12
ELMA VICTORIA LINAdAN.

The sad news arrived at Willmar
this morning Of the death of Elma
Victoria, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
M. Linman of Fahlun, after an ILL
ness of three months. The de-
ceased was born in Fahlun Sept. 20,
1890. Besides the grief stricken
parents she leaves to mourn her loss
ten brothers and sisters. The fun
eral occurs Friday and services will
be held at the home at ten o'clock
and the interment takes place at
the Baptist church in Fahlun. The
stricken family have the sympathy
Of the community in their bereave-
ment.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-05-12

1909, will be as follows" ETC.. and
1.-The above mentioned rates were
agreed upon by this committee and
our Company during April, 1908,
with the understanding that the
Company should have the privilege
of placing these rates in effect at
once," etc.
It would seem from these state
ments that the Company wishes to
shield itself behind this committee
and that the raise in rates is made
in accordance with an AGREE
MENT entered into by the commit
tee; in other words, the Company
would throw the responsibility on
to the Commercial Club committee.
This so-called agreement" is a
purely imaginary one, as any think
ing person can readily understand.
Whatever views the members of
this committee may entertain, indi-
vidually, respecting the telephone
situation in Willmar, we certainly
never had or assumed to have any
authority to enter into any agree
ment. binding or not, between the
N. w. Tel. Elk. Co. and its patrons
in Willmar, and we deny having
made any such agreement. This
committee was sent by the CONNER
cial Club to interview the officers of
the Company and ascertain what the
Company could or would do, and to
submit a report to the club. This
we did, and we also made certain
recommendations which we deemed
wise and proper. 1t is true that
the Company told US what they
would agree to do and that we set
forth their proposition in our re-
port. but what is not true is that
we accepted and agreed to this pro-
position in behalf of the citizens of
Willmar, or any part of them.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-05-12
Subscriptions Paid.

The following have paid subscrip-
tions during the past week: J. A.
Skoglund, John johnson. S. Sten.
berg, Lille Clausen, C. H. Lund-
yren, Christian Larson, VIM. Lar.
son, Oscar Osberg, Frank Carlson,
D. Elmquist, w. E. Somerville, AL
bert Erlandson, H. O. Halvorson,
Ole Barnstad, Fritz Kritter, A. E.
Anderson, Mrs. John Sand. Mrs.
H. 4. Halvorson, Lars Erickson,
Peter Wicklund, A. W. Bergstrom.
C. G. Nelson, P. w. Peterson, F.
Broman, w. E. Maynard, Lewis
Fridlund, o. A. Norman, M. Wal
ner, Alma Samuelson, o. H. Slim
den, 7. S. Thompson, Edward Carl
son, H. P. Mortenson, E. j. He'd
lof, F. F. Batterberry, L. j. John
son, Bergitta Bratberg, Nels Fauch-
aid.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-05-12
ANUERs LIND.

The funeral of Anders Lind, whose
death was announced in last weeks
issue of the Tribune, took place
Sunday forenoon from the Mamre-
lund church.
Anders Lind was born in Gustaf
Adolph parish, Vermland, Sweden,
October l, 1888. He came to this
country and settled at St. Joseph,
Michigan, where he lived until in
1871, when he came to this county.
He had been a resident of this
county ever since. He leaves to
mourn his death. besides his wife,
four daughters, Mrs. Peter Lind of
Pennock, Mrs. John Larson. of Arc
lander, Betsy and Agnes. who live
at home; two sons, John and Eddie;
one sister, Mrs. Hendrick Nelson of
Templeton, CAL, and one brother,
J. P. johnson Of Strandberg. S. D..
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-05-12
OBITUARY..
CONTINUED from fir,t paee,

Mr.. and Mrs. C. G.. Nelson of Arc
lander. She was born March Is,
1885. and death thus claimed her at
the age of about % years. She had
been ailing for couple Of years,
but Of late she had improved, until
about two weeks ago. when severe
attack Of typhoid fever again put
her on the sickbed, from which she
never again arose. Miss Laura was
a sweet and kindhearted girl, who
thru her quiet and unassuming
ways and cheerful disposition won
a good many friends both in this
city, where she at one time worked
at the store of Berkness. Peterson
Co.. and in her own home commun.
ity. They all wish to extend their
sympathy to the sorrowing family.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-05-12
PHONE RATES RAISED
CONTINUED from first page)

assertion we would say that the
committee did not examine the
Company's books and we are not in
a position to know of our own
knowledge whether or not the Com
pany has been or is losing money in
Willmar. 1t is true that the Com
pany furnished the committee with
a statement which Mr.. Wainman
claimed could be verified from the
Company's books, which statement
showed that the Company had been
operating the Willmar Exchange at
a loss during the period which it
purported to cover, namely: May
LIST to December 31st, 1907. The
claim of the company and also this
statement may be found in para
graph ~" of the committees re-
port.
Aside from the statements made
to the committee by the Vice Presi-
dent Of the Company at that time,
the committee never had and never
assumed to have any knowledge
whether or not the Company has
been or is operating at a loss in
Willmar, nor do we have any such
personal knowledge at the present
time. We are, therefore, in no
position to vouch for or to verify
the claims made by the Company.
The other circular contains these
remarkable statements: '1n &C.
cordance with the agreement made
by our Vice President with the
Committee appointed by the Will
mar Commercial Club, the rates for
telephone service in the City of
Willmar, commencing June LIST,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-05-12

The theatrical event of the season
will occur at the Willmar opera
house Friday evening, May 81,
when Donald Robertson and his
splendid company of players will
present Carol Goldini s comedy, "A
Curious Mishap.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-05-12

Does your wife love comedy
Then be sure and send her to see, or
what is the matter with your es-
corting her to witness that extreme
ly amusing comedy, "A Curious
Mishap" to be presented by the
Donald Robertson Players. It will
remove that tired look from the
wife's face and you will both enjoy
the performance.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-05-12

FOR RENT-One furnished room
at 621 Second Street. 1lf
FOR RENT-A good Z room
house for rent by M. O. Thorpe.
12f
FOR SALE-$17O0 Residence
Property, on installment plan. See
J. T. Otos. 6f
TO LET-Steam heated rooms,
single or en- suite, the Ames Block,
5th St. 492pf
FOR RENT-Five rooms up
stairs. Apply to E. A. Erickson,
4l5 First St.
WANTED-Good girl for gener-
al house work. Apply to Mrs. C.
E. Gerretson. l3f
BOARDERS AND BOOMERS
wanted, opposite roundhouse. Mrs.
Anton Swenson. 1882
FOR RENT-Five-room house in
Ferring's addition, with barn. In
quire at Tribune office. Of
GIRL WANTED-For general
housework. Inquire of Mrs. B. j.
Branton, 402 First street. 9
GIRLS WANTED-to work in
hotel; dining room and kitchen
work. Enquire at Merchant Ho-
tel. Of
Furnished Room for Rent. In
quire at 1929 Becker Ave. or Carl
son Bros. & Frost drug store. N.
B. Carlson. 49f
GIRL WANTED-For general
homework on farm. Inquire at
Tallman Stock Farm by phone or
address Route 5. l2f
FOR RENT-Six rooms, End
floor Falk residence, E. Litchfeld.
Modern and in good condition. In
quire Kandiyohi Co. Bank. 10
LOST-A purse containing about
$2.40 in bill and silver, on or near
Fourth St. Finder please leave at
Tribune Office and receive reward.
Il
WANTED-Teachers and Stu
dents wishing pleasant remunera-
tive employment during the sum-
mer would do we'll to communicate
with Box 204, Willmar, MINI.
122p
AUTO LIVERY-Am now pre-
pared to furnish automobile livery
on short notice. With a IS h. %.
Queen and an expert driver you can
depend on getting there in time.
Telephone 489, Halvorson's Garage,
Willmar.
SIS PER MONTH.
Will be paid by US for first class
man who understands handling of
horses and can milk and care for
cows. Must be strictly temperance.
For further information see J.
Emil Nelson, Willmar, or address,
Copper Creek Mining Co., Copper
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-05-12

The first market day in Atwater
for the season will be held next Sat-
urday. There will be free auc-
tion, various prizes will be given,
among which is SIS in cash for the
best matched team driven upon the
street at IL o'clock, and cash and
other prizes for various sports, in
Guiding a $40 purse for ball game.
The Atwater band will furnish
music.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-05-12
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire in this manner to
thank the many friends who so gen.
erously extended to US help and
sympathy during the illness and at
the funeral of our beloved daugh-
ter.
Also we desire to express our
thanks for the many and beautiful
floral offerings.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. G.. Nelson and
family. ~.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-05-12
Married ut St. Cloud.

The many Willmar friends of the
bride will be interested in the mar
riage of Miss Camilla Wennerlund,
formerly Of this city but of late
years resident of Minneapolis, to
Arthur Douley, also of Minneapolis.
The happy event occurred at St.
Cloud Tuesday of last week, and
MIR. and Mrs. Douley are already
at home in the Mill city, where Mr..
Douley is employed in the United
States Collection Agency.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-05-12

Those who subscribed to the Lin
coin Memorial fund, and are enti-
tied to certificates Of membership
in the Lincoln Memorial Associa-
ton, are requested to call at Carl
son Bros. & Frost's drug store and
get their certificates.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-05-12

Every housekeeper who has used
Campbell's Varnish Stain is delight.
ed with the results obtained. No.
thing else like it they say. So easy
to apply, and so durable. Carlson
Bros. Frost carry a full line of this
popular stain.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-05-12

which we necessarily must have
done if there was any agreement. -
We have deemed it necessary, in
view of the statements made in the
aforesaid circular letters, to set
forth the foregoing facts in order
to prevent any further misunder-
standing of our position as COM
mittee and to prevent our being
placed in false light respecting
our relations with the telephone
company.
Dated May 10th. 1909.
A. E. Rice.
L. O. Thorpe.
C. w. Odell.
E. C. Wellin.
T. o. Gilbert.
In addition to this, Manager Will
liams furnished the Tribune with a
signed statement in which he apollo
gizes for the use of the committees
names in this way:
To A. E. Rice, l.. O. Thorpe,
Einar Wellin, C. w. Odell and T.
O. Gilbert:
Gentlemen:
In a letter which l addressed to
the subscribers of the Telephone
Company there was a paragraph
with reference to whether the tele-
phone Company was losing money
or not. and referred them to you
stating you had examined the books
of the company. It has been my
understanding all the time that
when you were down there the gen.
eral ledger and some other books of
the Company were placed before
you for examination and certain
figures taken from these books, and
from reading the statement you
made after your Committee re-
turned which stated The follow
ing statement of actual earnings and
expenses for the Willmar Exchange
for eight months from May LIST to
December 31st, 1907, was furnished
your Committee by the Company
and the same can be verified from
the Company's books This state
ment shows a loss for the period Of
eight months Of $618. 90, and from
this statement l was led to believe
you had seen the books and were
satisfied in your own mind that the
statement made by the Company
had been verified from the books
and was substantially correct.
Since reading your reply l wish to
retract this statement as it certain
~ was not my intention to do you
the injustice Of making a false &C.
cusation.
John Williams.