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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-09-06
The Main Issue in Rate Fiuht.

Since the railroads have them
|selves admitted by their action that
a two cent passenger rate is not at
all coniscatory, it is becoming more
evident that all the railroads wanted
to accomplish by their suit and by
their bringing before Judge Sanborn
Of the rate cases was to head off the
proposition Of the right of the peo-
|ple through their legislature to re-
gulate rates. They wanted to get
the public be damned" idea written
into the statute books. A short ride.
on any passenger train will divulge
the fact that the company is volun-
tarily carrying large number Of the
passengers at two cents per mile.
Is it reasonable to suppose that the
company would not voluntarily carry
a passenger alta loss at least not to
the extent Of making such action the
policy Of the company. There is
little doubt but that the rate cases
as initiated by the company are the
beginning of the big battle to decide
the rights and powers Of the people
lin the matter of proper regulation Of
big corporations.
In regard to this phase Of the mat
ter, The St. Peter Free Press says
According to Judge Sanborn,s de-
cision a 2 cent per mile rate is con
iscatory; according to the action
taken by the roads that amount is
paying rate in the main and enables
the roads to grant occasional excur-
sion rates in the bargain. And yet
the roads made a stronc fight to
gain that point. Evidently they do
not want to be interfered with by the
state, nor do they care to recognize
the supervision Of anv authority ex-
cept their own. A cent rate may
be satisfactory to them, but they do
not want to put it into effect, unless,
they can do it on their own accord It
is the contempt for supervision that
causes the trouble and since the pub
lie has some rights that even rail-
road must respect in the end. the
strife between the roads and it's pa.
irons will continue until the contro-
versy is settled in accordance with
the principles Of fairness to both
sides. Long Prairie Leader.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-09-06
JURORS, OCTOBER TERM
GRAND UJRORS

For the October term, to appear
at 2 p. m. on October 2, 1911.
P. N. Olson, Whitefeld.
Ole c. Olson, St. Johns.
D. F. Senechal, tennessee.
John P. Elkjer, Mamre.
Amund jacobson, Colfax.
Tobias Larson, Irving.
Ingebrigt Johnson, East Lake Lii
liam.
John B: Boyd, Willmar.
VIM. Knott, Raymond.
Chas. Chalberg, Kandiyohi.
Frank Krupke, Roseville.
J. W. Kent, Willmar.
Nick Molenaar, Holland.
c.. J. Mold, Kandiyohi.
Oscar Mankel, Lake Andrew.
Jacob Brewer, Whitefeld.
Peter E. Olson, Colfax.
j. August Monson, Dovre.
\ c.. J. Nelson, Kandiyohi.
W. O. Parker, Roseville.
A. Benson, Mamre.
Frank Hokanson, Fahlun.
George Johnson, Burbank.
PETIT JURORS
For October term, to appear at
10 a. m. on October 3, 1911:
Ole Stene, Arctander.
c. NJ. Anderson, Green Lake.
Joseph T. Isaacson, Kandiyohi.
K. T. Otos, Willmar.
Louis Larson, Irving.
Arne Larson, New London.
c. B. Danielson, tennessee.
Willie Johnson, Atwater.
O.. II. Larson, Atwater.
Henry Heining, Gcanessee.
S. E. Ramstad, Arctander.
Chas. Ward, Lake Lillian.
Sam Gabbert, Jr., Holland.
John A. Jorgenson, Norway Lake.
B. 0. Nordrum, Colfax.
]: Dick Larson, Lake Andrew.
Jalmar Larson, Dovre.
A. G. Maier, Harrison.
O.. R. Berkness, Willmar.
Edward O. Larson, Colfax.
John Dougherty. Kandiyohi.
S. p. 4Bengtson, New London.
Adolph Berglund, New London.
Olavus Anderson, Kandiyohi.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-09-06
There is no Good Saloon. :"

The annual convention Of Wiscon-
sin retail liquor dealers was recently
held and among other things passed
some resolutions declaring the bust
ness to be a legitimate and honorable
one and also further declared that
"the duties Of retail liquor dealers
are, to obey al ordinances, not to
sell to minors, inebriates or habitual
drunkards, or to women over the bar
to discontinue the unnecessary dis
l. play Of beer kegs and whisky barrels !;
discontinue the giving Of Christmas
presents to customers; so conduct
your saloon as to make your neighbor
feel that it is necessity and not a
hindrance; compel employees to con-
duct themselves properly and never
appear under the influence Of liquor !;
limit the sale of beer in buckets to
residents of the immediate neighbor-
hood, and not to sell in a bucket to
any promiscuous person to be drunk
on the streets"
'Prevent disorderly languages in
the saloon, as we'll as loafing; ex-
clude all indecent pictures or cards
and discourage all such pictures by
advertisers. "-Crookston Press.
Mind you, it is the liquor men
themselves who advocate the above
reforms in order to prolong their ex-
istence. They want to keep the dis
agreeable features out Of sight as
much as possible. No true temper
ance man would tolerate a saloon
under any circumstances. The more
respectable" saloon is made, the
more damage it will do. The only
good saloon is closed saloon.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-09-06
CHAPTER xl.

Mics Haldane Listens to Declaration.
For some distance tho automobile
sped onward. Before one Of the big
Wholesale buildings on lower Broad
way. now entirely dark. It suddenly
stopped In obedience to a signal from
tho tonneau. A hand was laid on
Gormly's shoulder, and q voice he
knew and to which he thrilled spoke
10 him.
"Mr. Gormly," said Miss Haldane,
shat was the most magnificent. SPLEEN.
did, dramatic scene I ever witnessed
or participated in" .~
Gormly rose to his feet instantly
and faced about.
You were there. Miss Haldane!" he
exclaimed. ........
Didn't you SEQ me1" asked the girl,
. note Of disappointment In her voice.
And didn't you zee met" put in
Miss Stewart opportunity.
well, girls" said Livingstone Hal.
lane. ''how long are you going "a
Keep up stopping hero3'
II was about 70 suggest" said Miss
Stewart, that Mr.. Gormly and ]
change places. I don't, want 70 ta11
10 GEOGRAPHICALLY; but I know tha1
Eleanor wants 70 speak % n. 0ossn'
y. and
~. tn XqrdR Xera not qs14 e q -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-09-06
DELIVERY INSTALLED.

We wish to mention that we have
put on q delivery and hereafter will
deliver ice cream and all kinds Of
bakery goods free Of charge. We al
SO have q new first class foreman in
our bakery shop. Give us a trial.
'Willmar Bakery. l5==
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-09-06

We wish to mention that we have
put on delivery and hereafter will
deliver ice cream and all kinds Of
bakery goods free of charge. We al
so have a new first class foreman in
our bakery shop. Give US a trial.
WilImar Bakery. p. ]. Cassem.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-09-06

Mr.. and Mrs. r. T. Elliot and Yer
non Whitaker returned Thursday
from their tour to the northern part
of the state as far as Dent and Per-
ham. Mrs. Whitaker, Paul and June
remained at Hancock and Willmar
for a longer visit.--Litchfield Review
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-09-06

Items Cleaned From Our Local Ex-
changes.
Hog cholera is raging at Watson.
Bird Island lost a game Of ball to
Appleton Aug. q. 20 to 2.
Over $150,000 has been paid grow
ers for potatoes at Elk River since
July 15.
Schroeder's large barn at Danube
was struck by lightning and burned
to the ground, Aug. 26.
There is a project afoot among the
farmers near Litchfield to purchase
the flour mill and run it on the CO.
operative basis.
Peterson Brothers Of Grove City
have sold over a hundred pure bred
horses last year. They are now in
Europe looking for more.
A. G. Holmquist went to Kandi-
yohi Wednesday morning to spend a
few days with his brother and family.
He was accompanied by his wife and
children and made trip in his auto
bile.-Cokato Enterprise.
Hon. P. E. Hanson Of Litchfeld
has returned from a trip to Nome,
Alaska. He says he ran across
John w. Arctander at Ketchikan,
where he is practicing law in COM
pany with one, S. A. Plumley.
The canning factory has large
crew at work now and is handling all
the produce delivered with ease. On
Saturday last $500 cans Of corn
were canned which was certainly a
big showing for one day.-Olivia
Times.
Landlord and Mrs. Nels Guam
have been enjoying a visit during the
past week from Mrs. Gustaf Erick-
son and two children of Oklahoma
Mrs. A. J. Landquist: Of Minneapolis
and Mrs. Fl. Melgaard Of Argyle
New London Times.
Oscar Odlund has rented the S. H
Stauffer farm in Burbank and will
take possession Of same about Sept
IL. We understand that Mr.. Stauf-
fer will purchase the Hans Christen-
son property here and move into the
village in the near FUTURE New Lon
don Times.
Enoch Lindholm, proprietor of the
barber shop at Spicer, Mimi, called
on friends in town Wednesday. He
was on his return from Granite
Lake, where he spent several days
Enock was formerly assistant in the
Kleist shop in this city and has
many friends that were pleased te
see him and hear of his business sue.
ess.--Cokato Enterprise. -
Rev. D. T. Booth of Cloverdale
California has been visiting ole
friends in Paynesville and vicinity
Mr.. Booth was for thirty years Rec.
tor Of the Episcopal church at Will.
mar. He was the first Missionary II
charge Of St. Stephens church in this
place. For the past ten years he has
been living in California Paynes.
willie Press. -.' p
The whole Northwest seems to b,
infested with horse thieves this year
and they seem to be pretty slippery
too, for in all cases they seem to b
able to avoid capture. Many times
they get away without a clue, and il
other cases, where the officers ge
on their trails, they elude their pur
suers and get away with the booty
benson Review.
The Boy Scouts Of Granite Fall:
will hike to St. Paul and the Stat
Fair stopping at number Of his
toric and interesting spots on tn,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-09-06

!. DUPLICATE RECEIPT BOOKS.
with Willmar date line, 4 on page,
with pencil carbon, 200 receipts, 50
cents; 500 receipts, 100. TRlB-
uhE PRINTING CO.
The Chitina leader., 1911-01-07
ALARM FELT FOR SAFETY
OF PARTY OF PROSPECTORS

Considerable uneasiness is felt for
the safety of Howard NJ. Conrad, of
Cordova, formerly connected with
the forestry reserve, and ten men
from Valdez, who left the latter place
on December 16 in the launch Brigh-
ton for Hogan's bay, at Knight Is
land, and since which time nothing
has been seen or heard of them or
the launch.
Mr.. Conrad left here on the wreck
ed steamer Olympia for Valdez and
there assembled a crew of men to do
some assessment work on Knight Is
land. The launch Brighton was char
tered to take the men to the prop
erty and expected to Immediately re-
turn to Valdez. arrangements hav-
ing been made with the launch June
to pick up the men on January l, by
which time they were to have finished
their work.
The Brighton failed to get back
to Valdez, but this did not occasion
any great alarm, as it was thought
she might have started off on some
other mission. According to agree
ment, the June reached Hogan's bay
on January 2, but could find no
trace of the men and finally return
ed to Valdez, arriving there last
night. The failure to locate the party
or the launch aroused the friends of
the missing men and communication
was had with Cordova to learn if
there had been any tidings of their
Whereabouts, but no encouragement
could be offered them. Attorney c.
NJ. Frazier, who is close friend of
Conrad's, arranged with the Valdez
ties to charter the June to make an
other search, the price agreed upon
for the launch being $50 day.
The Conrad party had an ample
supply of provisions to keep them
from hunger during the past two
weeks, in case they are still alive.
Just what has become of them is a
matter of conjecture, some believing
that the launch may have possibly
been blown onto Montague Island.
The Chitina leader., 1911-01-07
RICH QUARTZ STRIKE is
MADE NEAR FAIRBANKS

What is by far the richest quartz
find thus far reported in the Tanana
valley, was made on the Peterson
lease on the Alois Friedrichs lead,
at Ridgetop. According to a mes
sage paintings ranged from twenty
FIVE cents to half an ounce to the
pound of rock, which means ore that
will go from $500 to $4,000 to the
ton.
The shaft where the strike was
made is now down to a depth of IS
feet, and the main ledge at this
point is some two feet in thickness.
The richest ore, however, was found
in a secondary vein within the ore
shoot and, as far as can be determin-
ed at this time. has a thickness OF
about eight inches.
The Chitina leader., 1911-01-07
PADDY MacCORMAC PRESENTED
WITH FINE NUGGET CHAIN

On Thursday afternoon at three
o'clock the bar room at the Hotel
Chitina reminded one of a stage set
ting for a minstrel show. Arranged
in a wide semi-circle were nearly all
of the station men of Paddy Mac
Cormac's gang, in the center of which
was the bewildered Paddy. Tommy
Richmond had arranged the frame
up" as the boys called it, but had
hard work in getting the one in
to believe it was anything else but
a lob" Major" Alfred P. Leavitt
then took the floor, and after few
well chosen words of greeting, stated
that he was chosen to make a pre-
sentation speech to the horny-hand-
ed sons of toll, and particularly in
honor of Paddy MacCormac, who
had just completed one of the tough
est station contracts ON the line of
the Copper River & Northwestern
railway. After paying much tribute
to the above named contractor, and
laying particular stress on his good
fellowship and dealings with his men,
who all swear by him, he concluded
his remarks by stating he was auth
orized by the friends of Mr.. MacCor-
mac, and Tommy Richmond to pre-
sent to him handsome nugget chain
as token of remembrance and es-
TEEN in which they regarded him.
Paddy's face by this time was a
mixture of happiness and surprise,
and when Tommy Richmond dangled
the nuggets before him he arose and
said: i. sx:gyE
Boys, I can work better than
can talk, so come on, everybody, and
help unload some of these 'schoon-
ers' which are just coming over the
bar"
The Chitina leader., 1911-01-07

Malaga, Jan. An unsuccessful
attempt was made on the life of
King Alfonso, by placing a bomb in
his path, which, for some reason, re-
fused to explode.
Madison. Wis, Jan. SENATOR
LaFollette urges the election of del
egates to the national convention at
the direct primaries.
Portland, jan THE meeting of
the National Wool Growers Associa-
ton adjourned today, after severely
denouncing Pinchotism.
Los Angeles, Jan. 7.-Masson, in
Curtis biplane, delivers the news
papers from here at San Bernardino,
sixty miles distant.
New York, Jan. An l 200 ton
motor boat, with accommodations for
four hundred passengers, is build
ing at Clyde to run between New
York and Russian ports. 1t will be
ready for commission in September.
Washington, Jan. Tn refusing
to commute the sentence of Harlan,
convicted of peonage, President Taft
declares that fines are not effective
against the wealthy and imprison-
ment is necessary.
Seattle. Jan. THE contractor
has started work on a 100000 dry
dock at Bremerton.
Washington, Jan. Congress
man Crumpacker has introduced a
bill for re-apportionment of the
House, which will provide for 433
members.
Seattle, jan THE steamers
Alameda and Latouche arrived early
This morning from Cordova. The
former sails for Southwestern Alas
ka Sunday night.
San Francisco, Jan. THE aero
plane meet opened at Aviation Park
today and is being attended by noted
men and daring aviators.
Chicago, Jan. THE fire loss in
the states and Canada for last year
amounted to 100000, an in
crease of s3O,000,000 over the pre-
vious year.
Calumet, Jan. 1.-THE Calumet
Heckla Copper companies, at a meet
ing of the stockholders, agreed upon
a consolidation with subsidiary COM
panies.
The Chitina leader., 1911-01-07

DR.. Griffith, the dentist, who is
located in the Stringer building, now
occupied by Cook & West, expects to
leave soon for other fields, and If
any one is in need of dental work
they should not delay too long
Richard Welsh was up again this
week before his honor, Judge Fergu-
son, on charge of vagrancy. Dick
accepted the fine of s25 and costs
without a murmer.
The Chitina leader., 1911-01-07

the mail car, but not without strug-
gle, as the clerk resisted the hold-ups
and was shot by one of the robbers.
Seattle, Jan. Chilli Rossi has
been arrested for writing a black
hand letter to Fred Marine, wealthy
Italian, demanding $4,000
New York. Jan. 4.-The first issue
of the Weekly Loonytic, published by
the inmates of Mattewan Asylum,
where Harry X. Thaw is confined, has
just appeared. Thaw does not ap-
pear as one of the editors, but it is
announced will contribute to the next
| issue.
London, Jan. Am earthquake,
followed by the loss of many lives
and much property, is reported FROM
Asiatic Turkey.
Washington, Jan. A semi-offi-
cial announcement has been made
that President Taft will be candi-
date for denomination.
Seattle, Jan. General Maus has
directed that the soldiery in Alaska
endeayor to breed matched teams OF
dogs, with compact feet and a mas
terful leader. He suggests that in the
spring or September would be good
time for filters.
The Chitina leader., 1911-01-07
TRAINS ARE NOW RUNNING
THROUGH THE LONG TUNNEL

Trains from Chitina to the front
are now running through the tunnel
at mile 131, and the switchback over
the hill is now a thing of the past.
As soon as Paddy MacCormac and
the engineers announced the big
mud hole" as it has often been
termed, ready for trains, Section
Foreman John Palmer Immediately
set to work laying ties and rails
through the tunnel to connect with
the main line ON the Copper River
side, and in a few days the engineers
and trainmen had quit "cussing" the
switchback.
The tunnel was by far the worst
piece of station work on the road
there being but little of hard rock,
and the frozen muck was the cause
of several station gangs abandoning
the work, until the Katalla Com
pany, recognizing the difficulty, paid
a better rate to have the work COM
pleted.
Locomotive Engineer Jack Camp
bell and Fireman Jack Courtney, on
the four-spot, with Conductor Frank
,Clarkin and Assistant Jimmy Arnot,
had the distinction of being the first
train crew to pass through the big
cut and tunnel
The Chitina leader., 1911-01-07

Jack Reedman, the we'll known
commissary man, who has been at
camp 14O the past few months, made
a trip to Copper Center this week.
Mr.. Reedman is negotiating for the
popular roadhouse now owned and
run by r. Blk, who is figuring on
turning it over for lease or sale.
Lou Melsing suffered a relapse
from his attack of pneumonia and
left for Cordova the first of the week
to be treated at the hospital, as he
was not improving as rapidly as he
should.
The Chitina leader., 1911-01-07

st. Paul, Jan. AT caucus OF
the Republican senators and legisla-
tors they unanimously selected M. e..
Clapp as his successor as United
States senator.
The Chitina leader., 1911-01-07
Baltimore Jan IA big Demo-

DaitimoTe, Jan. 4.--A dig DemO-
cratic jubilee was held in this city,
which was attended by the leaders
of the party from the different states.
There were eleven speakers, includ-
ing Governors Harmon, Foss and
Bell and Senators Bailey and Champ
Clark.
New York, Jan. 4.-William Ellis
Corey, who has been president of the
United States Steel corporation since
1903, today rendered his resignation
as the head of that trust.
Jersey City, Jan. 4-Gallaghe1
was today sentenced to twelve years
for attacking Commissioner Edwards
at the time he shot Mayor Gaynor.
Seattle, Jan. 4.-William Zorn,
| who has located a coal claim on the
Yentna river, has appealed to Con-
gress through Delegate Wickersham,
for patent to his land.
Seattle, Jan 4.-The city council.
at its meeting last night, fixed Feb
| ruary as the date for the holding
of an election to vote upon the recall
of Mayor Hi Gill, who refused to re-
move Chief of Police Wappenstein,
| the latter being charged with per-
hitting crime and graft to exist here
Seattle. Jan. Theodore Roose-
Welt has accepted an invitation to
speak in this city some time during
April, under the auspices of the Mu
nicipal League.
Spokane, Jan. 1.-Two Northern
Pacific passenger trains collided near
here. which resulted in the death OF
four people and injury of many 9th
ers.
New York, Jan. directors OF
the Edison Electric Illuminating
Company of Brooklyn, met yester
day and received from President An
thony n Brady letter outlining
profit-sharing and pension plan fol
he employees. Men who have beer
in the services of the company two
full years will receive a percentage
of their salary equal to one-quartei
of the dividend paid on the stock
Those who have been in the emploJ
i've full years or more will receive
a percentage of their salaries equal
20 the rate of dividends.
Washington, JAM 4-The new
members of the Supreme Court OF
the United States have taken the oath
of office and in decisions handed to-
day declare that the contract labor
law in Alabama is unconstitutional
and also decide that the bank guar
antee laws of Oklahoma. Nebraska
and Kansas are constitutional.
Springfield, Jan. 4-The Republican
members of the Illinois legislature
are divided into factions and are I'M
able to agree upon candidate for
the speakership.
Washington, Jan. 5.-Senator
Stephen B. Elkins. of West Virginia.
died this morning from blood poison
ing at the age of 60 years. Deceased
has served in the Senate continuously
since 1895, and was Secretary of War
in the cabinet of President Harrison
from 1891 to 1898.
He was largely interested in coal
mining and railroads and founded
the town of Elkins, West Virginia.
New York, Jan. 5.-The govern
ment has sued thirteen of the prin-
cipal trans-continental carriers for an
illegal combination in apportioning
the traffic and running competitors.
The Chitina leader., 1911-01-07

Washington, Jan. 5.-Congress-
man Longworth has presented a bill
in the House for the creation of a
Tariff Commission, along the lines
as recommended in President Taft's
message. u
The Chitina leader., 1911-01-07

Colorado Springs, Jan. 5.-After
being dry for a year the citizens OF
this town demand that liquor licenses
be granted to drug stores and clubs.
The Chitina leader., 1911-01-07
THERE'S A LETTER FOR YOU
AT THE CHITINA POSTOFFICE

At the Chitina postoffice there is
list of the following names, as ad-
vertised letters, which, if not called
for in given length of time, will
according to the United States postal
regulations, be returned to the dead
letter office at Washington, D. c.
When inquiring for any of the fol
lowing names, please say, "advertis-
ed:
Abrahams, Abe, Mile 1872
Anderson, Olaf, Mile 1872
Anderson, o. F., Mile 173
Chafbonne eau. Henry 60: mile Mile 1S1
Copperend, G, Mile 101
Carlson. John A, care O'Neil
Elliot, Francis (D, Chitina
Ferri, LUIS, Mile 1S1
Flood, Thomas, MacCormack
Gordon. George ca, care Heney
Gustafson. Gust, Mile 1873
Gouin. George, Chitina
Hermon, George, Chitina
Johansson. Carl (2l. Chitina
Jamison, Charles, Mile 81
Joseph. Max, Chitina
Karrey, Lauson, Chitina
Knopus, John, Mile 191
Kitssman, Charles, Chitina
Lundgovist, c. H, Chitina
Mordeya, Max, Chitina
Mcdonald, B. H., Chitina
Reid, George (2), Chitina
RoDee, Edgar c., Chitina
Sparks, NJ. ]. CD, Mile 191
Smith, Levey, Chitina
Smith F. A., Chitina
Smith. Maxwell j., Mile 191
Sundgoist, c. H., Chitina
Sagoff, Jerry, Mile 1872
Solomon, William E. Chitina
Sauer. Clayton, Mile 1913
Fogstad. Fred t2), Chitina
Zaenonsky, John. Chitina
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