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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-31
MINIMUM RATE
GRANTED To
CANADA
TARIFF CONTROVERSY
SETTLED SATISFACTORILY Y
One Hundred and Thirty Other
Countries Of Lesser Import
ance Included in ProcIama-
tion Issued by President,


kbN morning JOuruHl rnetlef AsHNsn Nifri
Washington March 30-The proc
lamation of the president granting
The minimum rates Of tariff under
the payne-Aldrich act to Canada.
Australia and "a number of coun-
tries less important commercially,
signed today. together with those that
win be signed tomorrow, completes
the extension Of the country's mini-
mum rates to the whole world About
lS0 nations and dependencies are in
cluded In the list.
The work involved IN determining
whether any of the nations included
in this long list We're discriminating in
their tariffs against the United states
has occupied the attention OF the
tariff officers OF the government all
most continuously since last August.
Although no official statements are
avulable as to the net results OF the
negotiations with all nations OF the
world, so far as the rates on Amcri-
can products are concerned, there is
reason TO believe that the government
officials regard them as eminently
satisfactory. A seml-official state
mcnt Is made however, that hence
forth from 50 to 60 per cent Of the
products Of the United States win be
admitted 70 foreign countries free Of
duty and that OF the American prod
nots which pay a duty in foreign
countries. so per cent will be entitled
20 the minimum foreign rates; a large
proportion Of these products hitherto
have paid the maXimum rates.
Tho president today signed proc
lamations granting the minimum rate
to Australia. New Zealand, British
south Africa. New rstii,it.si.s.. and
Venezueia. or ,hese. the most inn
portant commercially is Australia
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-31
JURY ON
TRAIL Of MAN
HIGHER Up
MORE INDICTMENTS OF
GRAFTERS IN PlTTSBUR6
Former President Of Select
Council Among the Latest to-
Be Accused Of BfIbe Taking
Klein in Penitentiay


tBy Morning Jou~ual hpeeth iensed Ntrei
Pittsburg PA, March 30.-Dr. T..
II Waters. former president of select
council, now director OF public health
nnd charities. was Indicted today as
the alleged recipient OF $1,000 hribe
money and fifteen other former Sc
lcctmen were named IN the grand
Jury report today as having received
amounts between $500 and $3.50
The indictments make total Of
ninety-one. IN two weeks, ana there
are more to come, suys District At
torneN Blakeley.
The jury had before it today thirty
more officials, directors and employees
OF the six banks alleged to have paid
money to obtain an ordinance naming
them as city repositories. There were
also four local express agents be-
fore the grand jury. which is seeking
now 60 trace the $4,000 sent to or
taken to New York to be passed over
there to former Councilman Charles
y. stewart
The progress Of the grand jury in
It's probe for the men higher up
WAS stil undiscloscd today, but it is
said that progress is being made and
that the early naming OF bigger men
Is certain.
The indictment Of sixteen former
sclectmen today WAS based npon the
confession of Stewart that he had dis
tributed to these men $4,000 to buy
their votes IN favor OF the bank ordi-
nance
The grand jury Will be in session
again tomorrow
John Klein. whose confessions let
loose all recent developments in the
graft scandal went Off mcckly to the
Western penltcntiary to a serve n
three and half year sentence today.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-31
PASSENGER WITH STOLEN
TICKET APPEARS INSANE

Ottawa. Kan. March 3o.- Riding
en- ticket sent by james b. Iiornn
of williamsburg, Kan, to his son
Carl in san Francisco, Morris Du-
bow was taken from Santa Fo train
here late today DuboW, who appears
to be mentally unbalanced, had In his
possession the suit case and several
personal belongings Of Carl Horne.
The elder Horne sent his son trans
portation from san Francisco home,
and also Sil5, No word has been re-
ceived from Horne and Duhow has
with his possessions.
An investigation IS being made.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-31

Trying to fool the people again is a
hard job Two years ago the demo-
cratic bosses gave us half a dozen
false issues and an even dozen prom
ises This year they give us Just one
issue-water.
Water is pretty weak Here is a
sample from the evening paper:
some things might be made clear
TO the people when they are informed
that the life Of the water company
franchise is short and that the COM
pany would not be averse to get a
renewal of the franchise without amy
strings attached to it from the coming
council
Now it may be that Mayor Lester
doesn't know it; it may DE that his
official legal adviser, Mr.. Collins and
his special expert legal adviser, MT
Burkhart. do not know it-hut the
most abject ignoramus upon matters
municipal. outside of the present ad-
minstration knows that the city conn
cil has no right to grant "a franchise.
or extenson of a franchise to tho
present water company or any other
water company. that the granting OF
such franchise or extension of fran
chise rests solely with the people, and
must be submitted to the people 90 be
determined by the ballot
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-31
EGIPT BIDS FAREWELL
To DISTINGUISHED GUEST.

Alexandiia. Egypt. March s0.-For-
mer President Roosevelt. Mrs Roosc-
Welt. Kermit and Miss Ethel. sailed
Tor Naples this afternoon on the
steamer Prime Heinrich.
Mir. Roosevelt received an ovation
as he stopped from the train at the
pier station. a great crowd followed
him across the pier and on to the YES
sci As be- stepped aboard Mr- isoose-
NeIt acknowledged the popular well
come hy raising his hat The weather
TO-DAY was magnificent and the steam
er sailed with the promise of a splen-
lid trip to Naples.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-31

pect Of healthy growth il the pres
cnt policies hc continued
The surest WAY to waste public
money Is to bnild up municipal pay
rolls. II is also most effective
way of building UP healthy political
machine. which, properly manipu-
lated. can be depended upon 70 run
m ana out Of season.
This oitylS payroll has increased
33 l-3 per cent in two years.
Il Nth significant Fact that ntt city
wagon cuniemerge from "A stable these
Gays without two men 1t used to be
that one man sufficcd Every Job
undertaken anywhere requires more
men It would appear that some one
has devoted not little time and
thought To the creation OF jobs that
would harmonic with increased rev
enues.
The fact that the people have re-
ceived no adequate results either IN
permanent hetterment, or improved
public service, is Of small considera-
tion TO the bosses of the democratic
machine The people pay the bills.
The first Year this administration
increased the per capita cost Of run
ming this town from $5.61 to S1.A5.
During the second year ii has
mounted to sS.02.
Where would it go in two more
years? How much additional bur-
den can the real estate Of Albuquer-
que carry2 Thoughtful men are ask
ing this question nowadays. There
are many who think we have about
H.. 4 -
ment of taxes ii was shown that OF all
leyies made the levy for county pur-
poses was the only one decreased. II
is recognized that great calls are e.
be made soon upon the resources OF
the city. streets must be cared for.
crossings built. paving put IN and
extended. These burdens
fall upon the real estate-whether II
be By taxation or direct charges for
construction.
Against this record Of extravaganza
and incompetent financial manage
mont we are told that the tax rate
for city purposes has been reduced .
per cent.
The first year Of this administra-
tion, the tax rate for city purposes
was increased twenty oae-hundredths
81 mill above the liulit allowed BY
law. or SIS.
For the current year the levy for
city purposes is STA. the legal limit.
where it has always been-and this
IN spite Of the great increase in prop
crty valuation which brings in large
additions for every mill levied. over
the income in 1901-0S.
What this administration has done
this year. in a Wild effort to make a
and to cover up its eXtrfva
sance and Incompetence, has been 10
ut the levies for outstanding bond
issues. the levies with which we pay
,ur debts. The levy for the old sewer
bonds and for the yiaduct bonhN have
been cut That is where the . per
cent decrease comes in
Yet, instead Of a per cent de-
.rCase. when We take out the four mill
evy for The new sewer bonds. we still
find an increase of .65 Of a mill over
laD last Naar Of r9subliran admins
ration.
Had the tax levy for general city
purposes actually been reduced there
night be some small mitigation for
he record Of this administration, But
here It stands at S.75, just where it
las stood.
And We have lS per cent increase !
n operating expense in two years /
Where would it go to in two years
nora
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-31
RIGID ECONOMY
As PRACTICEO
BY EXPERTS
SHOWING HOW TAX RATE
SCARED IN LESTER REGIME
Thoughtful Men Inquire Anx-
iousIy How Much Additional
Burden Can Real Estate of
Albuquerque Cary2

..,
h'S'" e'o'o'''N W an p'"'" cNp'"-
dilnres"-was the pledge of the pres
ent administration to the people two
,.rs aor ~, - ~ ,,,ia,. ,.t,a,,,...
oh "iliU' y was siec'eu'
Within two years this administra-
tion has increased the citv's annual
exncnditurcs from, se= aos os IN no
lasl year OF fepuplcah aamihls'ra-
tion-to more than $4,000, for the
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-31

apply only to something like per
cent of American exports TO Canada
the large part of the exports are In
non-comnetitNe classes where Amer
lea would have the market anyway.
Canadn conceded thirteen numbers
to the United States. the thirteenth
heing basket or omnibus clause
which includes a host of articles.
among which cotton seed oil is one OF
the heaviest exports.
As to wood pulp and print paper.
some criticism has been levelled at the
president. IL was officially stated at
the White House today that these
items did not and could not enter in
to the negotiations. The rates and
terms of duty ON wool and wood pulp
are fixed in the tariff law and cannot
be made the subject Of negotiation on
the part Of the president
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-31
MEXICO TO PARTICIPATE
IN ARGENTINE CELEBRATION

Mexico City, March S0.-Mexico
viii participate in the centennial cele-
bration OF Argentine independence at
Buenos ANres i'm May of this year.
Minister Manuel ]. Delizardi, who is
stationed at Rio Janeiro, has been in
structed to attend as the represen
tative Of this government and as the
personal delegate Of President Diaz.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-31
FRANS-ATLANT LINE
OF AtRSHIPS PROPOSED

Washington. March 30.--A line OF
Zeppelin airships between New York
and London. via Pekin. Is proposed by
A. Brodbeck, president Of the Aero
club of Utah who says he is already
negotiating with Count Zeppelin.
While the line would be proposed
for the rapid transit Of passengers
BrodbeclS has written to Postmaster
General Hitchcock asking Ii the post
office department has authority 10
transport mail by airships. He has
been advised that It could not be done
unless congress should specify air.
ships as one OF lho means of trans
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-31
MINERS
DROP PICKS
TONIGHT
FORTY THOUSAND 10 GO
ON STRIKE TONIGHT
President Lewis Predicts That
Trouble viii be Of Short Dur,
alton and viii Result in Cen
eraI Wage Increase,
Cny Morning sonrpal ,-1.e'a Jsa.-a wlr-i

Pittsnurg, March 30--1'he forty
thousand union workers IN the seft
coal mines of the Piusburg district
viii quit work at midnight tomorrow
how long the suspension viii be is .
matter of speculation
AZ the hour NAMED the contract
with the operators piros and in view
Of the collapse OF thu general nego-
tations at Cincinnati for q new wage
scale ANA working conditions, a sus-
pension is deemed necessary until
the question Is threshed out again
locally.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-31
Some Sideights On The Gentle Art OF
FooLing The People

bankrupt the city to run it. This
building program has increased the
tax levy; has increased the cost OF
running the city 40 per cent; has in
creased the city payroll as 1-3 per
cent; has increased the per capita cost
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-31

Felix Lester has for two years at "a
great personal sacrifice devoted his
time 10 the carrying out OF his city
building program for the people. r.
The Evening paper
This city building program of
Felix Lcstcrs has cost the people up
to- date S30e.ooo for q sewer which
the said Lester promised 90 build for
$4,000. The sewer IS not fairly
started. IL IL is ever completed Il will
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-31
Mcston snn Nhcna OF schcdnIc.

Peoria. H., March 30.-Ffteen days
ahead OF his schedule Edward Pay
son Weston. reached Williams Field,
H.. after fifty-mile walk from
this evening. He LEFT Gales
burg shortly after noon.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-31

that he should tell the Egyptions how
to manage their affairs
But there is a question in my mind
! lived over there a long time and
used to read the Egyptian Nation
alist newspapers every day. There is
really a tremendous feeling think
the truth is that the English policy
of pouring money into the country
and developing it commercially. and
at the same time allowing extreme
freedom of speech is the best one in
the long run You can't use force ef-
fcctively on those people and whip
them into amiahle subjects. They
have long memories. And. as for free
dom OF speech they've got To have It,
Its in the blood.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-31
The WINNING TICKET

Republican Ticket.
For Mayor
DIR. JOHN w. ELDER
For Clerk
PAUL SCOTT
For Treasurer
G.. A. MATSON
For Councilman. First Ward
DIR. l.. H. CIiAMBERLIN
For Councilman, Second
Ward
JOHN W. WILSON
For Councilman, Third
Ward
GEORGE THOMAS
For Councilman. Fourth
Ward
JOHN LEE CLARKE
For Board OF Education,
First Ward
a. MONTOYA
Board of Education,
Second Ward
II. :. LITHGOW
For Board OF Education.
Third Ward
a. A. SEDILLO
For Board of Education.
Fourth Ward Four-year-
term
NoA ILFELD
Fer Board of Education,
Fourth ward. Two-year-
term
DIR. NJ X WILDER
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-31

Of running the cty from s5.e1 to $S.o2
in two short years
Have YOU got your SIS worth Of city
government out of Mayor Lester's
city building program?
The Woodworking tax payers Of
this town. the mon who dig down into
their pockets to pay for Felix Testers
serf-sacrificing building program.
would be glad to see a little more
self-sacrlflc on the part of the mayor.
If he win just forego his political am
bitions for a little while ana give MS
"a chance 10 recuperate and get our
bank accounts Strengthened out may
be wen send him to the constltu-
tIonal convention or something Of
that sort. Self-sacrifice can some
times be overlooked For instance.
there is the case OF Honest john
Did you ever notice the pains each
ana every democratic utterancc takes
to make il plain that the people. not
the council" voted the sewer bonds
That s1ss.o0o sewer system. friends
who pay the taxes. hasn't material
lied, and the 100000 uncompleted
sewer system is being blamed ON you.
The people of albuquerque are NOT
going 40 place the affairs OF the city
in the haads of experiments. The
evening paper.
30, friends. the people are not We
have had two years of an experiment
which has cost ms enough to last for
the rest OF our natural lives. Johnny
amt no rose-and we aren't going 10
experiment any more with the baby.
We are going to have business adj
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-11
Supreme Court Adjourns.

Ora Brasier, who was indicted by the
grand jury at the March term OF court
for forgery. was arraigned Friday BEFORE
the court. He pleaded nolo and was al
lowed to go on his own recognlzance in
the sum of $500 on condition that he
should report to the county attorney at
the September term when further action
will be taken in regard to the case. Bra
sier was arrested about two months ago
bv Deputy Sheriff Charles Chute in
Northumberland, where he had gone to
eude the officers who were in search of
him on the charge of forging the name
of one Charles York of Brighton. 1t was
alleged that Brasier forged three checks
in the sum of So sl0.75 and $685.. payable
at the First National Bank of Skowhe-
gan. Brasier Is 20 years old and of re-
spected family.
The March term of the supreme court
adjourned Saturday noon after being in
session since March Is This is the long
est term that has been held here for sew
eral years. Thirteen jury trials were
held with seven verdicts returned in ia
vor of the plaintiffs. The largest sum
sued for in any one case was in that of
IiSS No. lHe NldlIle central RallfOau
Co., in which the plaintiff sued for dam
ages in the sum of $35 600. The jury
gave the plaintiff verdict in the sum
of ST.. 800.
The jury found a verdict for the plain
tiff in the sum of $3.50 in the case of
Walker VS.. Littlefield. which was on trial
Thursday and Friday forenoon. The
plaintiff alleged that his horse was killed
by the defendants automobile about a
year ago. The parties to the suit were
John Walker, plaintiff, of Hartland and
George Littlefield, defendant. of Oakland
Cal.
The last case to come before the jury
for the term was Tibbetts, trustee in
bankruptcy, VS.. Cooley ct ais. The plain
tiff alleged that certain real estate was
transferred by the defendant Arthur
Cooley to his wife, BERTHE Cooley, to de-
fraud the creditors and wished to have
the real estate given for the benefit of
the creditors of the said Arthur Cooley
The defendant claimed that the propert,
was bought and paid for by the wife
BERTHE Cooley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-11
FAIRFIELD.
Lees Surrender Observed
By Pratt Relief Corps.
High School and Grade TX
Open for Spring Term.
Washington State Man will Return
To Old Maine Home.

Mrs. S. +. F'elker of Clinton was in
town Friday, calling on friends.
Miss Hattie Burns, who has been visit
ing her uncle. II. r. Burns, has returned
to her home in Pittsfield.
Mrs. c. w. Atchley, one of the assist
ants at the High school, returned Friday
night from a visit with her mother, Mrs.
Warren. at Sebago Lake. and will COM
mence her school duties today
The High school and the Grade IX will
open today after the usual spring vaca-
ton.
The ladies of Benton Grange met Fri
day afternoon ut the hall in the Benton
schoolhouse. A Baked Bean supper was
served at o'clock and the husbands of
the ladies sat down to fine spread. The
occasion was greatly enjoyed by all
Mrs. Peter Cleveland and daughter.
Miss Margaret Davis. left Saturday for
visit with friends and relatives.
Mrs Gaskin Of ST. John is in town Wis
iting her son, Arthur Gaskin for a few
weeks.
Miss Sadie Williams passed Sunday at
her home at Fairfield Center
Word has been received from Homer
Il. Clarke. formerly engaged i'm business
IN this town. who went to Kelso, wash,
i've years ago, that he is soon to return
to Maine to live. Mr.. Clarke has been
successful in the West, but is glad to re-
turn to his native State.
Miss Mary kenrick passed Sunday with
friends in Augusta
+. p. Pratt Relief Corps observed the
anniversary of Lees surrender at their
hall in the Totman block Saturday even
ing. A good number was present, each
member having the privilege of inviting
one guest The following program was
carried out: Singing. 1.-The Gem of the
ocean; prayer; "Lincoln's Address at
gettysburg, secretary: flag drill recita-
ton, Frank Laid; solo, Glenys Craw-
1ord' recitation, Raymond Jones: read
ing, Miss Cameron; duet, Ruth Blakney
ana Marjorie Smith; grafton. Earl Her
sey; selection. Leewood Jones: address,
MI Jersey singing. America"
Mrs. Jane Berry of Portland was visit
ii's reldtiVes here over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-11
P|TTSF|ELO.
Funeral Sunday Of Late
David Martin Parks.
A Vast 0utpouring 10 Pay Last
Mark Of Respect.
Gov. FernaId Among number..-Pro.
fusion Of Beautiful Flowers.

The death of Mrs. Mary A. Chamber
lain occurred at A. Nj. Saturday at
her home on PeltOma avenue. after a
long illness with stomach trouble. She
was born in Charleston, Sept. Is, 1912,
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Russell
Bickford. and was the wife of the late
Hiram Chamberlain. She had made
this town her home for the past 70
years. coming here from Durham. She
was a member of the local Methodist
church. Two sons. Walter Chamber
lain of Foxboro. Mass. and Edgar, OF
this town, who made his home with
his mother, survive The funeral SER
>,ices will be held at the house this af-
ternoon.
The remains Of the late Mrs. Ed
ward NJ. Frost. whose death occurred
Friday at her home in Brewer, will ar
rive here this afternoon and funeral
services will be held at 1890 O'Clock
at the Universalist church. The in
terment will be at the Village Gene
terry.
DR.. and Mrs. O. NJ Drake of Bos-
ton passed Saturday in town the
guests of his brother, DR.. r. n. Drake
and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Cowan were
made happy Saturday by the birth of a
daughter
Miss l.. Helen Haskell. who has beer
PASSING her vacation at the home of
her father, O. S. Haskell. returned
saturday to Manchester, n. II.
The remains of the late David Martin
Parks. whose death occurred in Lewiston
Thursday. April Z, arrived here Saturday
forenoon, accompanied by brother,
George NJ. Parks of Providence, r. l.,
who was with him at the time of his
death. The remains were met at the sta
ton by a delegation of Odd Fellows and
Masons, with both of which lodges the
deceased was prominently identified. The
remains were taken to the Jniversalist
church, where they were guarded by
members of the two lodges and were
viewed by large number from to )
o'clock in the afternoon.
The funeral services were held at the
church at II O'Clock Sunday morning The
number present at the services complete
~ overtaxed the seating and also the
standing room OF the church. notwith-
standing the fact that the vestry and