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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-12-22

and in 1909 233 ,0O2. The large in.
crease in net as compared with gross
earnings Is accounted for by a re-
duction of operating expenses In
1909 below those Of 1908 OF $685.
224,9S3. ...t.,, >.r.s,rs -. .e.>y ~' +. r. .:1Ero
2@iThe report indicates that larger
number of formal & complaints was
with the commission in 1909 than in
1908. During the last year 1897 for,
NAL proceedings were instituted and
during the same period 1888 formal
cases were disposed Of APPROX
mately 5000 Informal complaints, of
which about half involved informal
reparation claims, were adjusted du-
reparation claims, were adjusted dur
ing the year. Six hundred and one
hearings and investigations-an aver
age of two for each working day--all
alleged violations Of the In
ter-state commerce act, were held at
sessions of the commission in Wash
ington and in various cities OF the
country, at which 81 900 pages OF tes-
timony were taken.
Since December 1st, 1908, thirty
five indictments for criminal VIOLA
lions of the interstate commerce law
have been returned and forty two
prosecutions have been concluded.
Practically all Of the prosecutions
were for some form of rebate or con-
cessions. The fines collected under
these indictments aggregated $780,
1884. The opinion is expressed that
violations of the law, such was rebat-
ing in one form or in another is de-
creasing.
Some account is given of the pro-
ceedings had during the year In the
enforcement of the safety appliance
law, and the commission states that
the results in this respect are gratify-
ing. In 1903 the number Of men en-
ployed in coupling and uncoupllng
cars for each one killed was 349,
while in 1908 the number employed
for each one killed was 983. The
number of men employed in coupling
and uncoupling cars for each one IN
jured in 1893 was 10, while in 1908
it was 81. Stated in another way, the
number Of men killed in coupling
and uncoupling cars for each 1000
employed was in 1898 and 1 in 1908,
while the number Of injuries was II
in 1898 and 16 in 1908.
In that part of the report devoted
to statistics and accounts detailed hg-
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-12-22
THE TROUBLE IN GREECE.
Failure Of Hellenic Cause In Crete Has
Brought About Disturbance.

Failure Of Hellenic Cause In Crete Has
Brought About Disturbance.
The cause Of the naval revolt in
Greece which led to the fight at his
toric Salamis is to be found probably
in the recent failure of the Greek cause
in Crete when the powers upon Tur-
keys protest removed the Hellenic
flag which had been hoisted in kanea.
For this failure to secure Crete for
Greece the blame was popularity laid
to governmental inetficiency. and as
a result several weeks ago two bat
talions of troops at Athens mut1nied.
Retiring to the suburbs, they demand
ed the surrender of the high places
held in the army by Crown Prince Con-
stantine. commander in chief Of the
Greek army; Prince Andrew. cap
tain Of cavalry. and Prince Christie
pher. sublieutenant in the infantry.
The cause Of the malcontents was
espoused by the powerful Military
league. which on Oct. Is forced the
chamber Of deputies to vote meas
ure abolishing the right Of the crown
prince to hold che post of commander
in chief and of the other princes to
hold military commands. King George
earlier in the day having persuaded
his sons. the Princes Constantine.
George. Nicholas and Christopher. TO
resign their commissions. Before the
passage of the military bills in the
chamber of deputies thirty royalist
members showed their disapproval by
withdra wing from the chamber. These
loyalists insisted that the Military
league was determined to force the
king to abdicate.
To some observers it seemed that
the crisis had been postponed by the
retirement of the princes. but to all 1t
was evident that it was likely to grow
acute again if the Cretans returned
deputies to the chamb Der at the next
election.
Meanwhile the Military league, not
satisfied with the humiliation Of the
royal family. issued an ultimatum de-
handing the enactment within twenty
four hours of an ordina nee Suspending
ali plOluOliOu 1Oi Nv edAS, Tue dDOll-
ton of the post Of rear admiral. here
tofore held by Prince George. together
with two vice admralships and fifteen
positions of lesser rank. The premier
offered compromise in the form of
bill altering the age limit for super
annuation from sixty-fve years to fifty
eight years. This was not satisfactory
to the league. and thirty naval officers
retired to the island Of Salamis, upon
which is situated the arsenal which
these officers seized and where pre-
vious to the engagement between the
feet and their torpedo boats they in
trenched themselves.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-12-22
Twenty.Third Annual Report "
interstate Commerce Com.

rate has been in effect for years it
is presumably reasonable and that
there would be no hardship on the
carrier in giving the commission au-
thority to require continuance of the
rate until opportunity had been Of
forded to Investigate the proposed
advance.
The commissions authority to es-
tablish joint rate and through route
is limited to cases where no such
route exists, and the commission rec
ommends that this limitation be
stricken out of the law, so that it
may establish through route where
ever. upon investigation, it is found
that the public necessity and conven-
fence require such action. A further
recommendation is to the effect that
in certain instances the shipper be
permitted to direct the intermediate
routing of his traffic. 1t is further
requested that the law be so amend
ed as to give the commission I'M
doubted authority to enter correct
i've order as the result of an investi-
CATION instituted by the commission
upon it's own motion.
The commiss ion again calls to the
attention of congress the increasing
Importance of some form of federal
! control over railway capitalization
and expresses the opinion that ade-
quate legislation upon this subject
is required by the interests involved.
The annual reports to the commits
| sion from the carriers show that for
the fiscal year ended June 30th, 1908,
| the gross operating revenues of all
/ railroads in the United States were
81, 461 ,521 345, and the operating in
come derived by substracting oper-
ating expenses and taxes was $685.
418,321. For 1909 the operating rev.
enue was $2,494 lis $3.50 and the oper-
ating income $742,9S7,191 indicating
an increase for 1909 of $32,594, 244 in
gross earnings and $50, $685. $40 in net
earnings. The average number OF
miles operated in 1908 was 22S,164
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-12-22

washington, Dec. %%## ;S.21.--Vigorous
recommendations for changes in the
presentslaw regulating transportation
companies are contained in the TWEEN
ty-third annual report Of Interstate
Commerce Commission transmitted
today to the congress.
Notwithstanding the recommends
lions made, however, the report, IN
this respect, is notable rather FOR
what it does not, than for what 1t
does, contain. Five Of the sugges-
lions made by the special committee
selected by President Taft to draft
changes in the existing Interstate
commerce act are offered in the re-
port. 1t is known that the commls-
sion, as body, favors the plans pro-
posed by that committee; but, as
matter of courtesy, it has refra aimed,
in it's report, from discussing the
changes in advance of the special
message on the subject which Pres
ident Taft has indicated he will send
to the congress.
The commission expresses it's con-
viction that certain amendment to the
present law are necessary to enable
it fully to accomplish the purposes of
congress. Briefly summarized, the
proposed amendments are as follows:
That physical valuation be made
of the interstate railroads of the
country. The commission points to
the difficulty experienced in certain
cases where it's orders are attacked
in court m Getting the testimony as to
physical value offered by the car
riers, and says that if it's rates are
to be defended, some method must
be furnished by which value can be
established which shall be binding on
the courts and the commission.
The commission again suggests that
It be given power to prevent advances
in rates or changes in regulations or
practices to the disadvantage of the
shipper, pending an investiga ton in
to the reaaonableness Of the proposed
change. II is stated that where a
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-12-22
PARIS NOT so VERY GAY.
Can't Hold Candle to Now York, In
Maaoon's Opinion. a. ~ a..

Can't Hold Candle to Now York, In
Masoon's Opinion. A. &&~5E =.
According to Charles u. Magoon. for
mer governor Of Cuba. American dip
lomat and globe trotter of many years
standing, Paris, with all it's reputed
gayety and folly, is not to be CON-
pared in these respects with New
York. ..
New York is bigger place 10 every
way" says Mr.. Magoon. Her build
ings are bigger. her people are buster,
and her lights-why. there is no COM
parison between the lighted thorough
fares of Paris and those of New York.
THE glare Of Broadway has no
equal In the world, and the Promenades
Of Paris. with their centuries Of fame.
are not to be compared with Americas
great Broadway.
And as for the hotels-everybody
knows that New York hotels are big
ger and better than anything in the
world and infinitely better living
places than the hotels of the French
capital.
1.-THE night life of Paris is that of
remote village compared with night
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-12-22
hAxIMS FROM BEvERIDGE.

Indiana Senator Gives Some of the
Rules That Guide Him.
Il never knew any other way in
politics except to trust the people. go
right to them with my story, and to
h with the bossesr'
I'm politics be for the things you
want your son to remember. take them
10 the people and let the consequences
take care of themselves"
THE business of the men in politics
is to make the lives OF the vast masses
Of the people easier. -.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-12-22

In New York." said the governor. by
midnight the Place de rOpera and the
Rue de la Paix are completely deserted
and as quiet as well regulated grave
yards. Why, the doors of my hotel In
the Place Vendome were closed at mid
night. Imagine such thing in New
York! Just picture New Yorker who
would have to ring at the door Of his
own hotel to get in to bed half hour
after he had left theater!'
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-12-22

ures respecting railroad operations
for 1908 and 1909 are given, and the
work of the commission in the for
mutation Of a uniform system Of ac-
counting is described, and satisfac-
ton is expressed with the results OBJ
tanned So
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-12-22

GIVING RED CROSS STAMPS.
Cowan's drug store is giving away
with each purchase Red Cross stamp
until after Christmas.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-12-22
PIANO tuner

H. Ward, "the reliable Piano Tun-
er, is here this week. Leave orders
at Knowles and Haney's.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-12-22
Mothers!

Mothers!
Don't fail to procure Mrn. Win
slows Soothing Syrup for your child
rem while cutting teeth. 1t sOoths the
child, softens the gums, allays all
pain cures wind collie, and is the
best remedy for diarrhoea. Twenty
five cent q bottle.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-12-22

A large line of Jardinieres with or
without pedestals, also umbrella urns
at Fields, Main and Third streets.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-07-06

E. J. MoRRIssEY DEAD
Passed Away at 12:45 After Two
Weeks illness

Edward j. Morrissey, one of tht
most well known citizens of this vii
lage died at his home on Dewey st.
this noon at 12.45. Two weeks age
tonight he was taken suddenly i'll OF
a stroke of paralysis and his condit
ion since has been critical. Several
times he appeared to be dying but
would rally often and appear to be
improving. This morning his condit-
ion was particularly serious and his
strength gradually diminished until
the end
Mr.. Morrissey was son of the late
John and Ellen Lyons Morrissey and
was in his 49th year He had always
made his home here.
Besides his wife he leaves one
brother, Nicholas j. Morrissey and
three daughters, Mrs. William s. Gull
Imam, Katherine and Elizabeth Nor
rissey, all of whom reside in this
town.
The deceased was well liked by his
many friends who are grief stricken
to learn of his untimely death. He
was a generous and good hearted man
and well spoken of by all who knew
him. He was a member of Benning-
ton lodge b. p o. Elks and of the To-
cal aerie Fraternal Order OF Eagles.
The funeral arrangements nave not
been completed but will be announc-
ed later.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-07-06

to Hoosick Falls to witness the ball
game.
The picnic of the Episcopal Sun
day school at Sand Springs and the
Socialists on the lawn of John Spar
go at Bennington Center were both
well attended.
Monday several went to Troy, So.
SALISBURY and Pittsfield to attend
tae celebrations in those places. The
baseball game at Morgan's Park was
well attended. Seventy-fiye couples
were present at the social dance Ia
Foresters hall Monday night for
which Goldsmith's orchestra rendered
music.
Many fine private displays OF fire.
works were seen Monday night in all
sections of the town.
Favored by good weather the cele-
brations both in this town and the
surrounding cities were well attend
ed and few there is who can say That
they did not enjoy the holiday.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-07-06
16O9-CHAMPL LAIN
1909 CELEBRAT'N
OPENING
Historic Crown Point Was The
Opening Scene
AT TIcoNDERoGA TODAY
Thousands Of Visitors FIockino to
Americas Most Famous Lake
For Weeks Exercises

Crown Point, N. Y. July with
the crumbling ruins of Forts Amherst
and Frederic forming historic set
ting, the first of the series of events
celebrating the Booth anniversary of
the discovery of Lake Champlain by
the famous French explorer. naviga-
tor and colonizer, Samuel de Cham
plain, occurred today at Grown Point
where Champlain with his Canadian
Indian allies of the Huron and Algon-
quin tribes, is supposed to have first
met the Iroquois in battle.
The celebration was arranged joint
ly between the states of New York
and Vermont and will continue
through the week, representatives Of
France, of England, Of Canada and of
those of the states and of the federal
government in exercises commemora-
tive of the history making struggles
throughout the Champlain valley.
The discovery of Lake Champlain
in July. 1909, anteates the discovery
by whites of any portion of the terri
tory now comprised in the state OF
New York and deeming 1t an event
worthy of commemoration in the an
nails of state and nation, the state of
Vermont in 1906 appointed commits
sion headed by Governor Prouty to
arrange with similar commission to
be appointed on the part of New York
to arrange for the observance Of such
tercentenary.
| The New York commission was ap
pointed the following year and jointly
the Representatives of the two states
arranged the program. H. Wallace
Knapp of Mooers is head OF the New
York commission. During the weeh
will be entertained President Taft
United States Senator Root, Ambassa
dor Bryce of Great Britain and Jusser
and of France, members of the r..n
York legislature and--~sner uistih
ouishad -,--ssvs Thursday and Friday
THE party will be guests of the STATE
of Vermont
Today's program included a shan
battle between companies of the
Tenth regiment which has been IN
Continued on last page.)
camp for week at Crown Point, q
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-07-06
FRANCIS LEAHY
IN A SERIOUS
CONDITION
Severely Injured by Fire Crack.
or Saturday Night
SEVERAL MINOR ACCIDENTS
Large Crowds Attend Ball Games
Fine Display of Fire Works
Amusements

The glorious Fourth celebration In
Bennington was both unsafe and in.
sane. Vandalism, noise and accidents
were features of the days during
which young America was allowed to
celebrate. In many cities and towns
tae sale of explosives was curtailed
and reports from these centers show
the wisdom of the ordinances. Where.
ever the socalled safe and sane laws
were faithfully carried out the num-
Der of deaths and injuries were much
less than in years
The most serious accident which
occurred was a painful injury to the
left hand of Francis. fourteen year
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. john H.
Leahy of the Cottage hotel. The
hoy had never been allowed by his
parents to use firecrackers or other
explosives to any extent and showed
no desire to do So Saturday night
however, he was on Main street with
a party of boys of his own age who
had liberal supply of large fire
crackers. Some of his companions
dare aim to set one off in his hand
Being unacQuainted with the power
of the explosive and like all boys UNI
willing to be known as coward, he
set the cracker Off The force of the
explosion lacerated a bad cut at the
base of the forefinger and a portion
of the wadding was driven into the
hand. T hepalm of the nand was al
so badly burned
| Physicians dressed the wound
which is very painful. Fearing loci
jaw mignt follow the physician in
| iected tenatus antitoxin. Today al
| though suffering considerably his con
dition seems to be improved. I'm
less further developments prove un
favorable it is not expected that th'
child will lose the use of his hand
There were numerous minor accid
ents to children and older people.
me iovai celebration may be saiC
TO have started Saturday Afternoon
when $50 people watcneu rne glorious
defeat of the Hoosick Falls baseball
team on Morgan's Park. Considering
the weather the attendance was al
that could be expected.
| Saturday evening the Mt. Anthem,
| Country club was the scene of bril-
liant gathering. An elaborate Dime
was served during which Goldsmith
orchestra rendered several selections
A large display of fireworks unde
the direction of j. Lawrence Griswolt
| followed. Later in the evening dan
cling was enjoyed by the members o
the club and invited guests.
| In the village Saturday evening
was a night of noise and vandalism
On Main street the noise was loud
est and at times there was considerable
disorder among the fun makers. OF
the side streets fences were tori
down and many stepping stones mis-
placed.
| The Walloomsac Inn was filled
with guests over the holiday. AT the
Putnam House $50 guests registered
Saturday, Sunday and Monday ant
about 200 signed the register at the
monument ON the same three days
The visitors for the most part were
from Troy, Albany and the Berk
shires.
On Sunday fully 800 people wen
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-07-06
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR eolNG
Taft commandry viii Help Escort
President Taft.

AS seems fitting Taft Commandry
Knights Templar, of Bennington will
form part of the escort for Presi-
dent Taft at Burlington Thursday
The Grand Commandery of Vermont
is to form the left of the line for the
Presidential parade While the right
will be i."IS ny the Vermont national
guard.
Taft Commandry, through w. II.
Nichols, Eminent Commander, 1as
arranged for special car on the
special train leaving here Thursday
morning at 6:45 and will be accom-
panied by the Bennington band, Geo
c. Wood leader All Knights Tenn
plar of this section are invited to
Join Taft Commandery which will
take along all their extra uniforms
so that other Sir Knights can be pro-
vided. nEII
Many of the knights WIN be &C.
companied by their wives as tne
Vermont Commandery has arranged
for accoh1mQdations for all knights
remplar and their ladies' at the lar.
gest of the University of Vermont
dormitories where they will have a
caturer from New York and meals
will be served at moderate prices.
Masons OF other bodies are also in
vited to fall in and will be accom-
modated as far as possible.
Taft commandery members will
meet at Masonic hall at 6:15 sharp
Thursday morning and will be escort
ed to the station by the band.
The commandery will drill tonight
in preparation and all members are
requested to be present
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-07-06
HEAVY HITTERs HERE
Schenectady Team 6atted Out Vic
tory Manday

Bennington was defeated athome the
first time this season Monday AFTER
noon by the heavy hitting team from
the General Electric works at Sche-
nectady. The score was s to 2. 1t
was a clean, snappy game that the
visitors played while Bennington was
little off in batting.
The Schenectady team was perhaps
the hardest nitting aggregation that
has played here in years and their
superior stick work made them sure
winners from the start Sauter went
in to pitch and did well considering
what he was up against but after the
visitors had made four hits and hye
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-07-06
MONEY PAID SUNDAY
District Attorney Dunnett Brought
Warrant for Site

The United States Treasury depart
ment through District Attorney Alex
ander Dunnett of ST. Johnsbury on
Sunday paid for the site at the corner
of South and Union streets bought for
a postoffice building
Mr.. Dunnett arrived here early Sun
day morning and was anxious to close
the matter up so as to get back
home. While Dr. +. S. Pratt was
equally anxious as he was just ready
to start in his car for the Champlain
celebration. The lot belonged to his
mother, Mrs. S. S. Pratt but he was
looking after the business for her.
The parties interested met at Ben
nett & Graves office and the title
was passed and Mrs. Pratt received
the warrant for $4,000 which pays for
the site. The house on the lot must
be removed at any time at the re-
quest of the government.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-07-06

runs in the fifth inning he was reliev-
ed and Corey finished the game. He
held the visitors down except in the
ninth inning when three hits, one of
them two Dagger netted Science
tady one run.
The gentlemanly conduct and clean
cut style of the Schenectady team
was an agreeable relief after the
Hoosick Falls games and Manager
Higgins will try to secure them for
another game later in the season. TIE
umpiring of Daley the other pitcher of
the Schenectady team was the best
seen here this year. The score:
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-07-06
Hoosick Falls

DSuhiHSIOh " v 4 " u
Hoosick Falls 0 300 % Ks
Earned runs. Bennington 4. Hoo
sick Falls, 5; home run, Watson;
first base on balls. by Corey 2;
struck out, by Mack 4, by Corey 2;
stolen bases, Williams; umpires,
O'Brien and Morrissey.
One of the features" of the game
at Hoosick Falls was an attempt by
"the only Bucket" Downey to pull off
a trick that was originated by the
great Kelly of Chicago about the
year that Bucket" made mis- appear
ance In this vale of tears. Downey
left the Hoosick bench with a ball
in his hand and asked Corey to let
him see the one then In play. Had
Corey complied with the Hoosick
players request the ball would have
been thrown over the fence and
runner would nave been allowed to
score. The trick is decidedly Illegal,
but it would undoubtedly have been
successful under the Hoosick umpir-
ing that prevailed.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-07-06
WEATHER FORECAST

Probabilities for This Section for the
Next "a Hours
For Eastern New York and Western
Vermont showers tonignt and We'd
nesday.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-07-06

Fact is, our regular makers could not
supply us all we needed and we bought
some suits of another maker. Some of
these suits we find are sewed in part with
silk, not strong as it should be-nor are the
buttons on some fastened as tightly as needs
be-hence we cut the price vigorously.
Get the boy suit to wear for nice dur
inc the Summer then let him use for school
in September