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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-08-09

side gracefully and with dignity at
public meetings. and was altogether
an admirable figure to head a great
city in everything but morals.
Associated with these four intensely
practical men and this plant, willing
f1gurehead were the interests repre-
scented by the Gotham Freight Trac-
ton company, Of which Haldane was
in absolute control, although the presi-
dencp was vested in another man. The
interests of Haldane and his asso-
ciates were not confined to the
Gotham Freight Traction company.
They had their hands on every public
franchise. Their private affairs, of
course, were vast and multiform; but
with them we have nothing to do.
Their alliance with the political party,
for which they had paid and would
continue to pay enormous sums,
had brought them very material
advantages in one form or an
other. All the trusts that make
New Jersey their headquarters hardly
equaled in wealth and control the
organizations these men represented.
Haldane, from his one interview
with Gormly, had an idea that in this
instance the two forces to be dread
ed by the ring were incarnated in
Gormly and would rally about Gormly.
Now, of course, everyone Of those
present had read Gormly's startling
announcements Of his candidacy. Most
Of them had read them with amuse-
ment; only the most president with
any feeling of alarm, and even that
feeling was not sufficiently deep to
have awakened any special degree OF
anxiety. Yet the fact that each one
had been summoned to Haldane's
house, the politicians through Liffey
and the f1nanciers through Haldane
himself, rather startled them.
The eight men assembled in the
spacious library of the Fifth Avenue
house. The curtains were discreetly
drawn. The men had arrived singly
and at different times. They were
admitted by Haldane's confidential
ooSAotaAy III peISOu. cigars ana
liquors were provided, and the eight,
from all sorts of differing social ranks,
mingled Freely together on terms of
absolute equality. .
Tho district attorney, for instance,
was a graduate Of Yale. Haldane him
self had come from Harvard. The
mayor was q product Of Columbia
Lihey had started in as a poor Irish
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-08-09
Flfty-six Years In One School.

Flfty.8tx Years In One School.
Prof. Zephaniah Hopper, the Oldest
school teacher in Philadelphia, who
is eighty-two years old, began his
fifty-sixth year of teaching at the
Central High school,
He was greeted by the faculty and
by another generation OF students. a.
he marched into the assembly hall
the other day. He is as active as
ever, still walking every day to and
from his home.
The veteran professor was gradu-
ated in the first class that left thu
high school. After spending a few
years at college and in special work.
he went back to the school as a nro-
fessor. He has remained there ever
since.
There are men all over the count.v
who are now grandfathers, who re-.
member Doctor Hopper al their
teacher. It is estimated that he has
taught fully fifteen thousand students
during his long service.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-08-09

the discussion is taking a profitable
turn. Doubtless, as Lffey says, we
can beat him; certainly we must do
so. Probably it will cost more money
that is, If in some way his candidacy
cannot be headed of"
Can he be induced to withdraw, do
you think?" asked Rutherford.
mo, think not; but If we made
him some concessions it is barely pos.
s1ble he might, though I gravely doubt
1t. He's all stirred up over this
switch business. have already taken
upon myself to offer to use my in1lu.
ence to get the price demanded cut
In half. He declined the offer imme.
d1ately. l think he said he wouldn't
pay anything except the cost Of the
switch and reasonable sum-$4O,O0
for the privilege"
Il want you to mark, Mr.. Haldane. -
put In Liffey, that if we're mixed up
in a fight, it's the extortionate de-
mands Of the Gotham Freight Trac-
! ton company which has brought, 1T
about" =
my dear sir" answered Haldane con
temptuously, "how are we to satisfy
the demands made upon us BY you
and your fellow members of the Sa-
chem society and make profit for
ourselves out Of the matter. if we
don't make men like Gormly pay
heavily?"
That's your lookout"
well, you will find that it's also
yours If we stop payments"
"Oh, I don't know. I guess there's
others that'd be glad to enjoy the
franchises"
"Now, Liffey.' said, the district at.
torney, who perhaps from his official
! position as public prosecutor had
more influence over the boss than any,
body present. Don't talk like a fool,
You know perfectly well that we are
all necessary to one another; that we
are all In the same boat; we all have
to fight the same battle. Have Won
anything to propose, Mr.. Haldane?"
Il don't know that I have anv
definite proposition just at present"
was the answer. II have met this
Gormly. I have-er-as you would
say, sized him up carefully; put him
down for a man Of indomitable cour-
age. Whatever his motive may be, he
Is thoroughly determined upon his
course. However small his experience
IN politics, he is business man
through and through .
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-08-09
CHAPTER VII.-Contlnued.

"Mr. Poole, excuse me; 1t is quite
useless to talk to mo any more on
this line My mind Is made up, and
nothing you can say, or anyone can
say, will change It,"
MIR. Gormly," said Benson, rising,
contempt and resentment striving for
the mastery of his voice, lin some
ways you're mighty smart man.
You have begun this movement bril-
! !iantly, but the position you're takin'
now makes me regard you as, you'll
forgive the language, damned fool!'
''Mr. Benson" said Gormly, thank
you for your compliment. Your opin-
lon does me honor, at least the last
part of it. Let me say that I have
been considered by politicians of your
stamp as damned fools who have done
the good work Of the world. Mr..
Poole, Mr.. Fitchett, I wish you good
afternoon" ri.
The Disguised delegation tramped
out. The three men had to run the
gauntlet of reporters outside the bust
ness Office. They communicated
nothing whatsoever of the results OF
their interview to these assiduOus
young men.
Gormly, however, was more amen
able to their appeals for an interview.
One resolution Gormly had taken; to
give the people the fullest informa-
ton all the time about what he pro-
posed. He was willing to discuss any
public question at any time with any
one, and he had no objections to his
opinions being quoted.
Gentlemen" said Gormly to the
group of newspaper men, "as has al
ready appeared in the press of the
city, these gentlemen who have just
left came to offer me the nomination
of the minority party for the office for
which 1 have proposed myself.
thanked them for the honor that they
had done me; declared that should
appreciate the individual votes of any
members of that or any other party
at election time; but I refused posi-
lively to allow myself to be tied up to
any party, to be allied with any party,
to be the candidate Of any party.
intend to make this canvass as an alb
solute independent"
isn't Mr.. Poole a stakeholder in
the Gotham Freight Traction COM
pany?" asked one Of the reporters.
Il know nothing whatever about
Mr.. Poole's financial undertakings"
Doesn't Lawyer Fitchett desire to
run for district Attorney" asked an
other.
II am not Informed as to the polit-
1cal ambitions of Mr.. Fitchett."
What did Bill Benson say to you?"
asked third.
LAS a practical politician of large
experience, he ventured to give me
some advice upon the conduct of my
campaign"
did you take it," asked another
amid the roar of laughter which greet
ed this reply.
II am sorry to say that the cogency
of his arguments and the force of his
representations did not appeal to me
as he expected. My methods are so
different from those he advocated that
. it is hardly possible to harmonic our
views or practises."
II think that will be all this after
noon, gentlemen" said Gormly, rising
to signify that the interview was over.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-08-09

pedoes he had refused, kicked Master:
Georg@. There was q loud explosion
and George fell to the street. face
downward. Several women ran to his|
assistance. but turned and fed wheI
they saw the wrecked trousers.
At the hospital the doctors vorkst
several hours removing pebblss fro1
the boy. He was taken home 81: ~
father II q carriage filled viii ~
slowe. 800
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-08-09
he mountains and other times to tho

the mountains and other times to tho
seashore.
President Taft, before his elections,
to the presidency, spent his summera
at Murray Bay, Canada, where there
are good golf links and cool breezesJ
Last summer he went to Beverly
Mass. and this year he is going to tho
same place. But the seashore has not
the lure for him that it has for many
and no doubt he would be al happy
up In the central west as he would be
on the eastern coast, IL the links were
good and the motoring attractive. s..
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-08-09
The Government Of Washington

There was a time in the history Of
Washington when the municipal gov
eminent was vested in a governor,
secretary, board Of public works and
council, all chosen by the president,
and !. house Of delegates and q dele
gate In congress elected By the voters
of the district.
But this form Of government proved
70 be failure, and since 1873 the
anairs Of the district have been ID
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-08-09
Minnesota Offers Site on Shore 4
Lake Minnetonka for Perma.
,nent Summer Capital.

Citizens Of Wayzata. Mimi, through
Representative Nye. have made Presi-
dent Taft an offer of plot Of ground
for a permanent summer capital Of
the United States. It is proposed that
the government shall erect summer
home for the president on this spot,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-08-09
A Home for the President

which is on the shores Of Lake Min
netonka, few miles from Minneapo-
lis. The idea Of a permanent summer
home for the president at some point
in the center Of the United States
and far enough north to be cool IL
said to have been first suggested by
Senator KenycK of Iowa. It is desir-
able that the president spend his sum
mers among the people of interior
states, thus giving him an opportunity
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-08-09
Torpedoed q Small Boy

George Siegel. aged fourteen, Of No.
62S Ashford street, East New York,
will find It very uncomfortable to sit
down for at least month or two, the
doctors at the Bradford State hos
pital say. 800.
The boy got bunch Of torpedoes 1t
q fireworks factory near his home yes.
terday and put them In his rear
pocket. One Of several companions.
whose request tor some q the tos~
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-08-09

to get better acquainted with them
and familiar with conditions in that
part Of the Union.
Custom, as well as the excessive
heat, has made It necessary for the
president and his family to leave
Washington during the summer
months. Roosevelt had his own home
at Oyster Bay, and he went there.
Mckinley spent his vacation months
at Canton and 81 seaside resorts.
Cleveland had his own cottage at
Buzzards Bay, while Harrison varied
his vacation trips, sometimes going to
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-08-09

that IN good many cases 1t would be
m advantage IL the local post Offices
could be "apruced up somewhat in
exterior, appearance. No, the new
project now on foot deals rather with
the inside Of the post office as an
institution and not even here does it
concern itself with appearances. The
aim and purpose of the movement is
to promote the efficiency of the aver
age post Office and this is to be done
BY giving the postmaster new and
improved devices for handling tho
mail more quickly, more accurately
and more economically than has been
possible with the methods and equip
ment In vogue these many years past.
The governments biggest business
institution, as the United States post
office department may fittingly be
denominated. is not going to attempt
to revolutionize things in all parts Of
the country at once. That would be
altogether too much of an undertake
ing from the standpoint of physical
and mental endurance even were it
not for the fact that it would require
SO much money that congress would
stand aghast. So the new order Of
things Is to BIZ inaugurated gradually
as are most such crusades and a be-
ginning IL to be made in the post
Offices Of the big cities where the
problems of handling huge and
constantly growing volume of mail
have been growing more perplexing
year By year. After the lessons of
experience have been learned by the
experiments in these big post offices
1t Is felt that it will be compare
lively simple matter to prescribe for
the post Offices in the smaller cities
and towns and to designate just
which time and labor-saving devices
Will be best adapted to the needs of
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-08-09

NCLE SAM has q scheme
for improving his most
numerous branch Of
dces''- namely the post
ohnces located in all
sections Of our broad
land. The Improvement
that IL contemplated 1s
not destined to change
the outward appearance
OF our mail stations, al
fhor0h ~ ID admitted
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-30
ADRIAN BACKS DOWN

The basket ball team of Adrian col
lege has been attempting TO claim the
intercollegiate basket ball champion
ship, although their team has met de-
feat at the hands OF the Alma college
team. Coach Grady kept his men at
Alma until Friday morning waiting
for an answer to a Letter sent to Ad-
rian requesting a game with the
Southern Michigan FIVE on a neutral
floor. Arrangements were partially
completed for game on the Detroit
Y. NJ. c. A. Court when Coach Grady
received telegram from Adrian de-
clining to meet the Alma FIVE AS a
result Adrian must necessarily desist
making further claims to the inter
collegiate championship
Coach Grady is working his base
ball men here during vacation A
large squad has been kept in Alma
and daily workouts on the college
field have been chief events on the
program.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-30
BANK CONDITIONS GOOD

The reports of the two Alma banks
published for the last two weeks in
the Record show that business condi-
tons in Alma are excellent. The re-
port of the First State bank shows a
footing of over 100000. This is the
first time in the history of the insti-
tuition when at the time OF publishing
a report the footing showed more
than a half million dollars. 1t is not
the first time that there has been such
a footing but the first time such a
one has been published. The total of
100000 of the Alma State Savings
bank also is the largest in its history.
This is very encouraging to all con-
cerned.
The report of Banking Commits
sioner Doyle. issued last Saturday,
showed a similar condition all over
Michigan in the state banks In the
4O2 state banks and FIVE trust COM
panies in Michigan. there has been
an increase in the aggregate business
of S3.902,477 since January Z. The
net earnings of the state banks for
the last SIX months Of 1910 amounted
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-30

The Maccabees of Elwell celebrated
the Goth anniversary of the order Friday
evening, Mar. gath. A fine supper was
served to the members and their families
about 100 taking part in the feast. After
supper an excellent program was rem
dered and good time was enjoyed by
those in the audience A lovable cstas-
trophe almost happened when the
May Dress" of Elwell accused one of the
number on the program of bringing her
little boy to the hall claiming he had the
mumps. The crowd overruled the
"Mayoress" and the accused was given
the heartiest reception of any one on the
program. After the program dance
and an all around good time enjoyed by
all.
One who WAS there.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-30

to $1,29O,s33. Dividends amounting
to $1,173,374 were declared. As COM
pared with the report of a year ago
there has been an increase in COM
mercial deposits amounting to ST.
071,251.57, while the savings deposits
have increased S16,151.O55.31.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-30
ARCADIA REPUBLICAN TICKET

The ticket nominated by the Re-
publicans of Arcadia township Friday
is as follows:
SUPERINTENDENT Grover, Jr.
Clerk-H Bird Clark.
Treasurer-E K. Kuhlman.
Commissioner OF Roads - John
Rush
Highway commissioners. r
Newcomer.
Overseer-Seely Hustled.
Member of Board of Review-Al.
vim Church.
Justice OF the Peace-Guy Hood.
Constables-Tracy Rush, Casper
Nevins. Melvin Sharar, Joe Sartor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-30

The Record has been favored with
a photograph OF four teams OF horses
displayed in the recent horse show
The picture shows four OF the finest
teams that can be- seen anywhere in
Michigan. Gratiot county certainly
deserves its high reputation for fine
horses.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-30
Carpets, Rugs, Linoleums

Do not overlook the importance of this stores offer
ngs this season. the stock is all and selections
made from us will bear the assurance Of the newest
ideas in patterns, while the quality will warrantedly
be the best obtainabIe at the price. We ask you
to inspect our showing before you buy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-30

Ladies shirt waists and dressing
sacks on sale at /. N. Bakers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-30

A fine line OF silk and Isle hosiery
on display at l.. ~ Bakers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-30
New White Goods in this Week
New Wool Dress Goods

Our new dress goods stock will prove revelation
to interested buyers Hardly an old piece remained
shelves after remnant sale and today those
same shelves are well filled with all of this seasons
most popular dress fabrics The weaves are the new
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-30

est and the shades are those decreed for this coming
seasons modes. Not only generous showing Of the
new novelties, but the known staple in black
and coors are all here at just the price you wish to
pay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-13
ALLEGED GAMBLERS.
Room Raided at an Early Hour Yes.
terday Morning---Informer Fails
to Appear in Court.

A young man appeared at police
headquarters about 5 O'Clock yesterday
morning and, after declaring that be
bad lost between 81 and IS IN poker
game. offered to lead the officers to
the place. Policemen Roberts, Nlchoi'
son, and Reid followed Mumford to a
room over a cigar store in north Royal
street, about block from police heao
quarters. where the officers surprised
eleven men. The police say that 'hey
found SIS 55 and cards on the table.
They we're taken in custody and the
proprietor was required TO give S2o
collateral. The others, including the
informer. were charged with gambling
and were released upon leaving 50 eaci'.
Four OF the eleven men appeared IL
the Police Court this morning, tht
Others having forfeited their collateral
by failing to answer to their names
when called. The informer was ao'
sent, and he being the material wit
ness, the case was postponed until IT,
morrow morning. The officers were
directed TO secure him for his appear
auce at that time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-13
GENUINE WATCH
BARGAINS.

In order to reduce our large stock Of
Watches we will offer the following gem
uine bargains in Ladies' Watches.
I lSk Gold Hunting Extra Heavy fitted
with jewelWaithan movement.
S45OO reduced to SD "
AK old Hunting, Extra Heavy Raised
Gold Ornamentations. fitted with
jewel Waltham, $500 reduced to
$i4.U0.
lax Gold Hunting. diamonds in back,
fitted with I jewel Waltham, $1,000 re-
duccd 10 5000.
Heavy li-4-l0 Gold Hunting, Finely tn
graved, fitted with jewel Waltham.
$500 reduced to $3.50.
Heavy l4-4-l0 Gold Open Face, plain or
engraved, fitted with jewel Waltham,
SlG0U reduced TO SI25".
Gold Filled, - year guarantee Hunting
Case, fitted with seven jewel Waltham,
$il.O0 reduced TO Sl2.OO.
Gold Filled ~ year guarantee Open
Face fitted with jewel Waltham,
$500 reduced to 500.
Solid Silver Hunting Case, fitted with
jewel Waltham, $500 reduced to
5000
Solid Silver Open Face. fitted with
jewel Elgin. $500 reduced to Sr.0O
We can also furnish ID or II jewel
movement at small advance in price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-13
DEATH OF MISS ROXBURY.

Miss Alice E. Roxbury, who had
recently been critically i'll, died at her
reaidence on Prince street, between
Heary and Fayette, this morning about
nine o'clock. The deceased is sur
viyed by a brother, Georgs Roxbury,
who lives in Kanas City, Mrs. Ada
Clevenger, OF Philadelphia, and Mis-
Virginia Roxbury, of this city. She
was a daughter of the late ia lob Rox'
bury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-13
POLICE COURT.
Justice H. B. Cation presiding.J
The following cases were disposed o

Justice H. B. Cation presiding
The following cases were disposed oil
this morning:
Matthew Sledge, colored, charged
with cruelty to dog, was fined 50.
James Harrison, charged with as
saulting Charles Vennel, was fined So.
Seven men charged With gambling,
forfeited theil collateral by falling to
appear.
Four men, charged with similar Of
lenses. had their cases continued.
Two men, charged with fighting,
were fined S. each.
Mary Allen, coloted, charged with
the larceny OF shawl, was sent to jail
for six months.
Frank Terrett, charged With being
drunk on the street, vas fined So.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-13
OFFICIAL VISITATION.

Major Chas. o. Saville, grand chan
cellor of tn. Knights IF Pythias, will
DAY an official visit to Oriental Lodge,
No. 6. OF his city tomorrow night. The
grand chancellor, accompanied By
state lecturer, E. R. Boyer, will 90 to
Purcellville on Wednesday, where a
public meeting will be held under the
auspices of the P, THAN Lodge at that
place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-13
"IUST PLAIN G0LKS."

The comedy drama, Just Plain
FL ks, will be presented by a crm'
pany OF amateur actors 10 the auditor
INN of the EIks' Home tomorrow
evening for the benefit OF tho Alexan.
dria free kindergarten.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-13

Owing to a break down
on our new press we are
unable to run but four
pages ,of The Gazette
today.
We hope by tomorrow
to overcome the difficulty
and give our patrons the
regular six pages.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-13

The ladies OF the west are gaming
g-ooud in the privilege Of voting. as to
our own people, they are interested ID
better things, one OF which is the Red
Cross shoe sold by Marshall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-13

Mrs. James E. Alexander and Mrs.
Edwin H. O'Brien have return d from
Richmond. where they attended the u.
ID. G. Convention while in Richmond
they were the g, ests OF Mrs. RIauton.
Mrs. O'Brien has as her gusts her
Two d ,ughters-in-law, Mrs. Isaac keil
0 Brlen, OF Dupont, Wash. and Mrs.
Edsiu o Brien, of Wilmington, Della
ware.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-13

Mr.. Taylor Burke and Mr. James S.
Douglas jr., have returned from week
end visit to Mr.. and Mrs Marshall
King at their ONE near Warrenton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-13

Miss..Apne Page Friend and Miss
Mary Green, of Bellevue, Va, are visit.
ing Rev, and Mrs. Bergman Green, in
Seminary Hill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-13
DRY GOODS.
Reversible Polo
Cloths in Plaid
ard Plain Backs

We have just received sixty pieces
fine Polo Coating, in all colors, with
the plaid and plain backs CT con-
,rastn. color combination, light and
dark shades, also white, in the very
newest weayes. Our assortment is
complete in both colors and prices.
They are Sc inches vide. and made Of
the finest loft wool, from which you
get the warmth without he weight.
Our Special Prices Are
sl.33,$4.98, $z.25, $3.50,
s2.75, $2.sS and $3.50 a
yard.