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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-12-10
DEPENDENTS !. I :. J
| j. FIGHT FOR LIFE
Oppose Giving Bell Company
Long Distance Rights.
PHONE MEN In SESSION

Eight Hundred and Fifty Delegates
{, Attend Convention Of Association at
Chicago and Bitter Contest Is on
Over an Attempt to Relinquish to
the Trust the Right to All Long Dis
! tance Business.
Chicago, Dec. 8.-President E. H.
aIoulton of Minneapolis convened the
$50 delegates of the International In
dependent Telephone association in
annual gathering at the Auditorium
hotel.
Tie association has a membership
of more than $4,000 in twenty-five
states, the presidents and officers of
each state organization comprising
the advisory board of the association
and also the ways and means CON-
mittee.
The test of the life of the associa.
ton, according to various Off cials,
hinges on an attempt that will be
made by James S. Bradley, Jr., of To-
ledo, O., to obtain the adoption of a
resolution whereby the association
will relinquish to the Bell Telephone
company all right and title to long
distance service if the latter will give
the Independents local service into all
large cities of the United States
Mr.. Bradley and his co-workers are
at work with delegates and officials.
Effect Of the Proposal.
If the resolution or similar propo-
sition gets through the convention it
means the end of the independent
telephone movement in the United
States and Canada, it is asserted by
the organizations officials.
"The facts of the whole matter
said Henry w. Mead of New York,
one of the officials of the association,
fare that we are simply in a last ditch
fight for life. This is the crucial
period of our organization.
"The Bell interests have been at
work for year and now are ready to
lay down their hands and give us a
look at the cards and l will say they
don't look good to me-"
"Give us the long distance and you
can have the local service of Chicago
and all large Cities" is the slogan of
the Bell interests, while give us JUS
tce or 20 will get it through the
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-12-10

been termed, the
dense, almost SOL
id--snow clouds set
tied down over the
Rocky mountains
and the adjacent
region, as though
buryfng t b 9 m
mountain de g p
with the feathery
flakes that came,
silently and swirl
ingly down, stead
lily and persistent
ly busy, as though
building q new
range of noun
tains of solid and
never-ending pearl
stretching away
seemingly in an
endless chain, and
creeping up to-
ward the zenith in
an ambition to
Guido Nature her
self. Watersprouts
have been known
in q few moments
of time to inun-
date valleys and
even hills them
selves; and such
a display of the
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-12-10
HOUSE FLY A COSTLY PEST
It's determination Would Save Nation
$4,000, 600, 900, Doctor Says.

New York, Dec. 8.-Twenty billion
dollars would be saved by the United
States If the house fly were exter-
minated, according to DR.. Daniel D.
Jackson, a sanitary expert and repre-
sentative of the New York water pol
luton committee. DR.. Jackson, in a
statement, says: .....
ION the basis of our present knowl-
edge estimate that two years might
be added to the average human life in
this country by the elimination of
transmission of diseases by flies. This
would mean a saving of about $780,
900 900, OOO.'
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-12-10

this was a Christ
mas day, too.
This was one
reason why SO
much, so very
much pains was
taken to make
every Christmas
a delightful one
for her. !
N yer before
had so much been
done for her. To
be sure, she was
older than she
was a year ago
and could aDpre-
ciate better what
was done for her.
Yet somehow she
was not nearly so
happy as she
t h o u g h t 8 h 9
should be.
Such a glorious
Christmas tree
stood out in the
wide hall Of the
great mansion in
which she lived.
It contained such
a load of presents
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-12-10
Bio Sum for Exchange Seat.

New York, Dec. 8.-Sherburn M.
Becker, widely known throughout the
country as the "boy mayor" of Mil.
waukee, has purchased seat on the
New York Stock Exchange for 500, 900,
according to an announcement made
here, and will in a short time come to
this city to make his home.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-12-10

One Christ 11las In
the Mount ains
(C0pyrfght)
BY E3A r y M AR 3 Z E

Two or three days before the holy
holiday" as Christmas has not inaptly
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-12-10
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Chris, t11las
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(Copyright.)
By WILLIAM RossER cDBBE

Nita was just seven years old. She
was born on q Christmas day. and
New-York tribune., 1909-12-26

SElICHl TEKEHASHl.
japanese Third Secretary.
copyright d -4s a E~ing. wsshinEtouD
New-York tribune., 1909-12-26
LIEUTENANT Won ERNST.
German sttsche.

Ambassador. being counsellor and charge d az
taires for Turkey. and one OF the most expert
enced diplomats and scholars Of that country.
Baron Yasuya Uchida, who very recently ar
rived and presented his credentials IS the last
IN the line OF diplomats with the rank Of am
bassador who viii greet the President, and ne
viii be accompanied by Baroness Cchida, who'
ike her husband. speaks English huently-
Seaor de Ia Barra was Minister 70 Belgium
and % the Argentine Republic before being
raised 70 the rank Of ambassador and appointed
10 this post Rustern Bey speaks English with
great huency, and having spent many years OF
his ufe in this country and in England has
adopted al OF the customs Of the country ex-
cent our style OF head dress when wearing his
full dress uniform Then he dons the conven-
tional fez OF his country, which he wears in
doors as well as out Baron Uchida is little
more than forty years old, and was secretary
Of the japanese Legation here In 1887 after
ward he become secretary Of legation in Lon
DON Later he served in the same capacity In
pektng and was then made Vice Minister OF
Fureign Affairs Of Japan. II 1901 he was sent
New-York tribune., 1909-12-26

10 Peking as ambassador. and was in 1907 ap-
pointed Ambassador 70 Vienna From that post
he received his present appointment Baroness
Uchida viii awaken no end Of interest. She Is
a very rich japanese woman and a Vassr
graduate.
There will De eight new diplomats with the
rank Of minister; nine, If one should reckon MI
CorouiIas in that line he having presented his
credentials anew IN July. after being raised
Continued on eghth page.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-26

COUNTESS Won eERNsroRFr.
wffe Of the German snbasssdor.
tooEyrisht. lss, Harris q D~ins Washington
Evening star., 1909-04-23
BOARD TO SETTLE DISPUTES
MINERS AND OPERATORS NEAR
AN AGREEMENT.
Expected Contract Will Be Signed
Next Week and Be Ratified by
Men in Anthracite Field.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
WILkESBARRE. April 23.-Mine work
er leaders here have been informed that
there is now no reasonable doubt that
the agreement between the mine workers
and anthracite operators here will be
signed next week. The mine workers dis
trict committeeman are expected to af-
firm the recommendations of their leaders
pected to indorse this action Tuesday.
The agreement will be signed doubtless
next Thursday or Friday.
The basic principle of the proposition
is the conciliation board. This board,
from what has been learned. is to be the
same as now constituted-three opera
tors and three miners. The board is to
De on duty at all times prepared promptly
to take up, investigate and settle any
differences arising between employer and
employe. fix the prices of new work.
take up and adjust complaints regarding
reductions, going into mines when neces-
sary TO make personal investigation of
pregailing conditions.
PROVISION is also made for the recon-
pense Cf the men comprising the board,
and the proposition TO the miners in
cludes the levying of a tax of ] cent per
month TO be stopped at the Office as pay
ment of their representatives on this
conciliation board. In case the board be-
comes deadlocked on any question aris-
ing, provision is made for the selection
oil an outsider who will act as referee.
One of the independent Opeiators is
known to be heartily in favor of the prop
oSition as outlined above. and it is under
stood is in favor with the ma jority o!
the others also. Some at least of the
miners officers are disposed TO regard il
favorably, inasmuch as it offers a com
mon ground on which both parties can
come together and thresn out their griev-
ances and comes as near recognition az
il can reasonably lie expected.
Evening star., 1909-04-23
WILD CHEERS FOR RULER
ON HIS WAY TO MOSQUE
Appearance on Streets Guarded by
Troops Excites Enthusiasm.
WEARS MAIL-LINED 0vERC0AT
Many Towns Wiped Out by Mas
sacres Of Armenians-Refug
in Great Terror-Many Are
Starving and Homeless.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
CONSTANTINOPLE, April 2S.-The re-
port that the Turkish parliament. in Sc
cret session at San Stefano under the pro-
lection of the Young Turks army. has
voted in favor Of the deposition of the
sultan is confirmed
The only point left undecided was the
time when the deposition should take
place. The Sheikh-ul-Islam is preparing
a fetfa on the subject.
CONSTANTINOPLE. April o3.-It is re-
ported here today that at a secret ses-
sion of the national assembly held at
San Stefano yesterday $50 deputies voted
in favor of the deposition of the sultan.
There was a slight panic at noon today
in the Galata quarter of the city. Shops
were hurriedly closed and there were
other evidences of nervous apprehension.
There was no apparent reason for the
alarm. Calm was eventually restored.
SEBASTOPOL, April 23.-The active
squadron Of the Russian Black sea feet,
under the command of Admiral Bostrem,
put to sea today. The destination of the
vessels is not known.
Evening star., 1909-04-23
Castro Lands on the Coast of
France.
SAYS HE'S MADE NO PLANS
1ndulges in Rambling Harangue
Against United States.
COMPLAINS OF HIS TREATMENT
Deposed President Declares That He
Considered Himself a Prisoner Of
War-Regrets Frances Action.

ST. NAZAIRE. France, April 23.-The
steamship Versailles with Cipriano Cas-
tro. the deposed president of Venezuela,
aboard. arrived here at daylight. An inti-
mate friend Of Castro and a number of
Venezuelans and journalists boarded the
vessel as soon as possible. Castro had
not emerged from his cabin, and his friend
was the first to reach him. When the
friend appeared after fifteen minutes he
announced that Senior Castro still COM
planned of being i'll and that he had suf-
fered severely from the rolling of the
ship. The captain Of the Versailles took
Castro appeared to be in fairly good con-
dition and during the voyage had ap-
peared frequently on deck, talking with
compatriots and gesticulating wildly
Denounces United States.
Before Senor Castro left his cabin he
sent for a newspaper correspondent, and
sitting up in bed with a nghtcap on his
head delivered long and rambling ha-
ran2ue. His remarks were directed princi-
pally against the United States for play
ing into the hands OF his enemies in Vene-
Zuela and sending warships to follow his
movements lie declared that Venezuela
was lost if the people submitted like slaves
to foreign meddling.
Referring to France, Castro said he
was astonished that a country, which had
shed torrents of blood in the cause Of
liberty should join in the cabal against
him. He then declared that the motion
of the ship had reopened the wound of
the operation performed at Berlin, tnat
his condition was extremely Serious. and
that he must have immediate medical at
tentiOn.
When asked regarding his future plans,
the depoSed president said he had made
none as he consider ed himself a prisoner
Of war.
When infromed that the French govern
ment gave him flu lib. rty, he replied
But | am not free If / desire to return
to Fort-de- France and cannot. France
should respect the rights of man pro-
claimed century ago.
Departs for Paris.
In spite of his assertion that he die
not know what he was going To do il:
later became ciea- that Castro had plan
ned TO go to Paris. His baggage was
taken ashore and placed on train ana
he left at once for the capital.
Passengers on the Versailles say that
when Castro was brought on board the
steamer at FOrt-deFrance he declared
that il he mad been allowed TO make his
way to Venezuela he would soon have
raised an army to overthrow his enemies
Evening star., 1909-04-23
CODE OF LAWS DRAFTED.
Regulating Fishing Contiguous to
Canada and United States.

PALO ALTO. Cal. April 23.-Prof. Z. L.
Prince and Dr. David Starr Jordan. re-
spectively English and American commits
sioners on fisheries. who have been at
Stanford University in conference for the
past two weeks. have completed the work
of drawing up code of laws 10 cover the
fisheries within waters contiguous TO the
United States and Canada. The work OF
the commissioners has been done sepa-
fately for months. each drawing up stat
utes. and the recent meeting was TO COM
bipe their findings in one common code
Mr. Prntc Will submit the statutes TO
the Canadian parliament and DIR Jordan
VIII p'asent them to President Taft, who
will submit them to the Senate for rati-
ht alton. The wcrk, which is considered
OF vast importance. has been left entirely
to the commissioners.
Evening star., 1909-04-23
BOYLE TRIALS NEXT WEEK.
Extra Guard Put in Jail for Addi-
tional Precautions.

MERCER, Pa, April 23-Anticpating
the return of true bills against James
H. Boyle and Mrs. Boyle today, on the
charge Of kidnapping Willie Whitia. plans
have been made for the beginning of the
trials Friday of net week. 1t was the
intention to begin them Monday. butt
owing to the critical illness of the sis
ter of T. c. Cochran, who is 10 conduct
the prosecution, Quincy Adams Gordon
has been added to the counsel for the
prosecution, SO that if Mr. Cochran should
be called away. the case may go right
on. Mr.. Gordon has engagements for
the first of the week, and the data was
fixed for Friday to accommodate him.
Sheriff William Chess has put an extra
guard in the Jail since the supposed at
tempt of Boyle to take his own life and
the discovery of a ladder under his cell
window. II is said Boyle made the re-
mark last night that they would never
bring him to trial Taken in conn sction
with the alleged attempts at Jail deliv-
cry and suicide. the remark convinced the
sheriff that more than ordinary precau-
tions should be taken with his prisoner.
Evening star., 1909-04-23
TO LIE IN IDLENESS.
Eight-Inch Gun Removed From Fort
Mason

SAN FRANCISCO. April 23.-An S-inch
rife cannon. weighing 319o7 pounds.
which has been a portion of the disap-
pearing battery at For, Mason for some
years. has been loaded on a dray and
hauled to Benecia arsenal. where t will
lie i'm idlenass because big gun experts OF
the War Department deem it of too
small caliber'' to serve as a protector OF
the Golden Gate. The weight of the re-
tired fighting machine was so great that
the wheels of the dray which bore il
were driven through the pavement.
The removal of the S-inch gun marks
the first step of the new harbor def, n Sc
program which contemplates the replac-
ing Of all S-inch and 6-inch rifles with
guns of II and Ii inch caliber.
Evening star., 1909-04-23
Sultan Drives to Mosque;
Wildly Cheered by People

CONSTANTINOPLE.A April 23.-The sui
tan appeared upon the streets of Con-
stantinople today and was greeted by the
people with cries of alteration.
With a masklike countenance and his
head sunk between his stopped shoulders
he acknowledged the salutations of the
throng by curt mods.
The occasion Of his majesty's appear
ance was his regular Friday visit to the
white mosque outside the walls of Yil-
diz Kiosk. a ceremony known as the Sc
lamlik. 1t was the first time the sultan
had been seen in public since the revolu-
sionary outbreak of April 13.
Guards Line Route.
On the word that the selamlik would
occur today the people in great numbers
made their way in carriages and on foot
to greet the sultan at the Yiluiz Kiosk
From the gate of the palace enclosure to
the mosque the broad driveway was lined
on either side by the picked regiments
o. the army, representing every branch in
the service.
All were in their best uniforms, white
tunics and trousers, canvas leggings
trappings of red, yellow and green with
red feZes or red and green turbans on
their heads. Every point Of vantage
was occupied by the Soldiery and the
mosque was completely surrounded by
them.
Regiments of cavalry filled a nearby
open field. The avenue leading from the
mosque to the palace safe, freshly sprin-
klod with white sand that the sultan
might have an undefiled path 10 his place
Of worship was lined four and six deep
by the troops of the empire.
Back of the soldiers the people gathered
in dense throng
AT noon the gates were thrown open.
The sultan appeared in his customary
victoria. lie drove the short distance
to the mosque and at once entered to
say his prayers.
Cheered by People.
After the completion of his devotions
he returned by the same way he came
and disappeared through the broad por-
tai into the guarded precincts Of his pal
ace. The sultan's progress was marked
by an ovation.
The peope as he drove by saluted him
as their master and a saint The sultan
was driven at a slow pace through the
lines OF soldiers. He carried his right
hand al a salute.
AS the sultan drove by the terrace OF
white stone that is used by distinguished
visitors to witness his passage to and
from the mosque he looked carefully to
see if any one OF tie ambassadors were
present. None there, however, as
they had by common consent agreed tn
remain away.
The terrace was occupied by a large
gathering of sore,gn visitors and junior
members of the various diplomatic mis-
sions.
The sultan's customary uniform, that
of a field marshal. was covered today
by an old gray overcoat that he has had
and worn for years This garment is
commonly believed 70 have lining of
fine steel mail.
The sultan certainly looked thicker
through the body today than he does
when he is receiving in the palace.
Evening star., 1909-04-23
Diggers Unearth Two. Skulls.

CHICAGO. April G;.-Workmen exca-
waiting a tract for Fairgrounds. on the
South Side have unearthed two skulls
which had been buried in chloride OF
lime. The find was made about eighteen
inches he ow the surface. A row of one
story frame buildings had occupied the
size UP To year ago. when they were
RACED by the school board. Detectives
have been detailed on the case.
Evening star., 1909-04-23
WILLING TO BE MARTYRS.
Salvation Army Clash With Police
Rule at South Bend. Ind.

SOUTH BEND. Ind. April 23-"We'll
fill the South Bend Jail with Salvation
Army officers, declared Maj William
Escott, division manager CT the Saliva
tion Army who arrived here TODAY to
take charge of the campaign against the
police rule that the army shall not holu
meetings on business corners. Every Of
ficer in the country he continued, will
volunteer 10 go TO Jail here just as Capt.
Brooke has done.
Capt. Brooke, who was sentenced 10
Jail few days ago. and whose wife and
children, against their protest are free
under suspended sentences. continues TO
hold religious meetings with tie other
prisoners, and says his Imprisonment is
OF good effect.
Evening star., 1909-04-23
Massacres Wipe Out Towns;
Refugees in Great Terror

BEIRUT. April 23.-The Armenian pop
ulation of Antioch and vicinity has been
practically wiped out i'm the massacres of
the last few days by fanatical Moslems.
There are thousands of destitute Ar
menian widows and orphans still in the
district. unable to get away. There is no
security anywhere in the vicinity of An
tioch.
The situation at AleXandretta continues
critical Beilan is still holding out against
tribesmen who surround IL.
Beirut is quiet yet. but there is great
tension between the Ch1stian and thA
Evening star., 1909-04-23
ARRESTED IN ST. PETERSBURG.
Natural;zed American Charged With
Complicity in Plot.

ST. PETERSBURG. April 2i.-Stefan
Dubrowsky a naturalized American citi-
zen was arrested here today charged with
completely in a plot to incite mutiny in
one of the local garrsons. discriminating
literature was found in his lodgings, but
the man explained that he was keeping
this for friend.
DubrowSky was arres; ed some time ago
cu a similar charge and spent four
months in prison.
Dubrowsky was born in Warsaw When
in America he lived at Newark. n. j., but
he has been in Europe since 1900.
Evening star., 1909-04-23
FOUND WITH HIS THROAT CUT.
Mysterious Death Of Lieut.. A. n.
Brunzell at Olangapo, p. I.

MANILA, April 23.-Lieut. Albert H.
Brunzell of the 1st Brigade Marines has
been found dead in the rear of his quar-
ters at Olangapo. with his throat cut 1t
is not known whether the young officer
committed suicide or met with foul play
Brunzell had just successfully passed
an examination for promotion to a cap
taincy. He was appointed 10 the Marine
Corps from Idaho, his native state, in
February. 1900.
"A brief telegram announcing the sud
den death Of Lieut.. Brunzel was re-
ceived at the Navy Department this morn
ing His friends here are much dist ressed
AT the intimation that the young officer
committed suicide. as they assert there is
no known reason for such an act He
had been in the Philippines since Sep
tember, 1898. and had just been pro-
noted.
Evening star., 1909-04-23
TRAINMEN KILLED.
Two Passengers Seriously Hurt in
Ditching of D.. L. & W. Train.

ROCHESTER. n. Y. April 23.-In an
accident late last night near Geneseo. on
the D., L. and W.. one of the train crew
G. d. Buchanan of Elmira. was killed
and number of passengers injured. The
train that left Buffalo at $50 O'clock for
New York was ditched. The two mea
most seriously injured are Michael Mi
chaeIson of Buffalo. ribs fractured. and
Mr.. Runts of New York. These men were
taken to Buffalo. Tho wreck was caus cd
by the engine leaving the track and car
rying all the cars with it.
Evening star., 1909-04-23
NINETEEN PERSONS DROWNED.
Norwegian Steamer Edith Sunk by
a British Steamer.

CHRISTIANIA. Norway, April 2.-Nine-
teen persons were drowned off Christiania
last night by the sinking of the Norwe-
gian steamer Edith after collision with
the British steamer Oxford. Those who
went down with the Edith are the cap
tain and mis- wife, one passenger and
sixteen members of her crew.
The Edith, a vessel of S67 tons, was
ford is of S02 tons and is owned in Hull.