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The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1911-04-14
Express Rate Reduction Coming.

Denver.-A reduction of s1.5O hun
dred pounds on express from New
York to Denver is expected to be or
uered by the Interstate Commerce
Commission within ten days. That a
general reduction in express rates is
imminent is the belief of F. d. De
Berard, secretary of the New York
Merchants Association and of the Ma
tional Express Rate conference. A
letter to this effect was received from
De Berard by the Denver Chamber of
Commerce. which, is one of 140 promi-
nent commercial organizations of the
country that are petitioners to the IN
terstate Commerce Commission in ex-
press rate gases. The Pueblo Com
mercial Club is the only other petit
toner in Colorado.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1911-04-14
Vegetable Fancy Work.

Little Mrs. Bride had almost every
thing to learn about Housekeeping. but
she was SO enthusiastic in her interest
that every one'was glad to help her.
Il have some particularly fiue as
paragus." the marketman told her one
day. and he displayed bunch for her
admiration. picked not three hours
ago." he added
Mrs. Bride looked at 1t with unaf.
fected amazement.
Does 1t grow like that?" she asked
II always supposed the cook braided
the ends Of it"-Youth's COMPANION.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1911-04-14

Gus Schoenlein tAmericus) of Balti-
more defeated DR.. Roller of Seattle in
wrestling bout in Boston.
Jim Barry, the Chicago heavyweight.
knocked out Jack Heinan of Chicago
in the fourth round of their fight in
Tulsa, Okla.
Edward A. Steininger, contractor
and warm friend of the late M. Stan
ley Robinson and administrator To-
cally of the baseball magnate's es-
tate, was elected president of the St
Louis League Baseball Club.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1911-04-14
Puts Hot poker in saby's Mouth.

Severance.-Apparen not realiz-
ing what she was doing. Marie, the 2
yearold child of George Weickum,
picked up hot poker and placed it
in the mouth of her 6-months-old sis
ter. The baby's mouth and face were
terribly burned. and for time it was
believed the injuries would be fatal,
but the child is improving.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1911-04-14
safe sIowers at elIere.t.

Gilcrest.-Securing $1,000 In cash,
expert yeggmen wrecked the vault and
safe of the Gilcrest State bank, the
explosion tearing great holes in the
building and driving pieces of the iron
vault and safe through walls and cell
ing. doing hundreds of dollars dam
age.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1911-04-14
EVERYDAY Works on Road.

Lamar.-Despite about 400 citizens
of Prowers county turned out. one day
recently and gave the public highways
of the county such smoothing and
leveling that traveller passing over a
strip of road would hardly believe it
the same tract. In fact. the roads of
Prowers county have been made new
and she claims some of the best roads
in the section.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1911-04-14
Honeymoon Trip in Prairie Schooner

Los Angeles.-After parading the
downtown streets in camp wagon
built on the lines of prairie schoon-
err and labeled on the dashboard
Honeymoon Special, Unlimited"
Harry l.. Eckman and his wife. newly
welded. have started on a wedding
trip to Yellowstone park. The bride
was Miss Sadie Ireson of Denver. The
same wagon was used for a similar
trip in 1908 by another bride and
groom.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1911-04-14

Denyer.-Colorado will be one of the
strongest competitors for the various
prizes to be given for the best oats
shown at the American Land e. Irri-
cation exposition at New York next
October. The latest oats prize hung
up is one to be given by the Chicago,
Milwaukee G. St Paul railway, con-
sisting of a $1,000 silver cup.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1911-04-14
Tom L. johnson Dead.

Cleveland.-Tom l.. Johnson, twice
congressman from the Twenty-first
Ohio district, four times mayor of
Cleveland, champion of three-cent
street railway fare and leading advo-
cate of the single-tax theory of the
late Henry George. died after long
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1911-04-14
Important Decisions Withheld.

Washington.-By reason of the fail
ure of the Supreme Court to an
nounce its decisions in either the
Standard Oil or the tobacco 'dissolu-
ton suits another week must pass
before the outcome of these cases will
be known. Neither was any case de-
cided which touched on the big cor
poration cases.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1911-04-14

ject, and to compel them to show how
100000 in bonds has been disposed
of, suit has been filed in District
Court here by NJ. H. and A. l. Akin,
representing stockholders in the COM
pany
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1911-04-14

Mitchell. Il.-Michael S. Link.
Honest Mike. the third Democratic
Illinois legislator to confess that he
accepted q bride of $1,000 to vote for
United States Senator William Lori-
mer. was found dead in the bathroom
of his home here. His wife discovered
his sudden death at an early hour.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1911-04-14
Cripple Creek Miner Gets Forum.

Cripple Creek.--Paul Primeau, a
well known Cripple Creek miner, will
get $295,OO0 by the decree of New
York court. Primeau obtained a
judgment against Horace A. Granfield,
a New York millionaire. who was his
mining partner in the early days of
Cripple Creek.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1911-04-14

C. t. Brownfield, one of the best
known horsemen in the West, heads
the large delegation of TURTLES who
are coming to Denver, following the
close of the winter racing season at
Jacksonville and Juarez
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1911-04-14
SPORT.

The Motor Racing Drivers Associa.
ton of America was formed in New
York. with George Robertson, winner
of the 1908 Vanderbilt cup race. presi
dent.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1911-04-14
Think They Have Horse TbIexe..

Trinidad.-Joe Mackey. who runs a
ranch two miles east Of here, and
Fred and Manuel Chavez. ranchman.
of near Ell Moro. have been arrested,
charged with being members of a
horse-stealing gang. that has been op-
Grating in this section.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1911-04-14
steel Business Increasing.

New York.-The United States
Steel Corporation announced that the
untitled tonnage on its books March
3lst was 3.447,301 tons.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1911-04-14
claim Improper Methods.

Fort Collins.-To restrain D. A. Cam
field of Greeley, F. H. Shields of Den
yer and their associates from forming
syndicate to take over the Laramie
Poudre reservoir and irrigation pro-
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1911-04-14
WASHINGTON.

Senator La Toilette introduced a
resolution providing for another in
vestigation of the Senator Lorimer
case
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1911-04-14

Illness. He was fifty-seven. Mr. John
son had been i'll for more than year
but his condition was not thought Sc
rious until he suffered a relapse
March 18th. He has been gaining
strength ever since he came home af
ter spending the summer on Nan
tucket island.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1911-12-23
MOONSTONE. ETC

Do not confound
our Rosaries with the
cheap gilt stock shown
in many places. Our
Rosaries are guaran-
teed, Independently
Of the usual tag at
tached to such stock
we have our initial
stamped on the cross,
and stand by our guar
antee SO that our Gus
toners may be sure of
what they are getting
when they place their
orders with us. Our
stock this season is
exceptionally fine,
and we have without
doubt one Of the finest
selections in the coun-
try. Our Pure Stone
Rosaries in Solid Gold
Chains come at prices
up to $40.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1911-12-23
DIOCESE OF BISMARCK

Dickinson: Sunday, December 10,
the Knights of Columbus initiated a
class of thirty-five. The Dickinson
team conducted the work in the first
and second degrees. The third de
gree was examplified by the Fargo
team. After the initiation work the
ladies of st. Patrick's parish served
a splendid banquet to the home and
visiting Knights and their wives and
lady friends. Some very entertaining
and eloquent toasts were responded
to. Dickinson Council No. 1915 de-
serves special credit as an entertainer.
Kenmare: Forty Hours Devotion
! was held at st. Agnes Church last
week. Father A. Wagner, the pastor,
was assisted by the Revs. p. A. Duerr
and A. Guyducek of Lidgerwood, A.
Woeste of Sykeston and M. j. HiltneI
of Bismarck. Every member of the
parish received the Sacraments. On
this occasion the beautiful new altar
Just placed into the church was blessed
by the Very Rev. M. J. Hiltner.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1911-12-23
DIOCESE OF SIOUX FALLS.

Aurora-The Holy Sacrifice of the
Mass will be celebrated in the new
St. Martins Church for the first time
at Christmas. A small debt only
remains as Father Shean has been
very fortunate in collecting funds not
withstanding the light crop raised this
year by his people.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1911-12-23

sisted by Rt. Rev. Abbot Peter Engel,
who consecrated the side affairs while
the Bishop consecrated the High AL
tar. The sermon of the day was
preached by the Rt. Rev. Abbot. In
the afternoon the Sacrament of Con-
frmation was administered to a class
of 191, after which sermon was de-
liyered by the Rt. Rev. Bishop. Pres
ent at the celebration were: Very
Rev. B. Richter, Fathers Martin, o. s.
b. Stephan, o. s. B., Alexius, o. s..
B., DR.. Alcuin, 0. s. B., Welp, Innocent,
O. s. B., stanislaus, o. s. B., Alto, o. s.
B. and Scheuer
ST. Benedict's Convent: After forty
FIVE years spent as devout religious
of the Order of st. Benedict, death
called to a better life Sister Suitberta,
O. s. B. She was seyenty-fiye years
of age and had Tabored in many of
the Orders missions. The funeral
took place Friday last at the Mother
house cemetery.
x. OF c. Election: st. Cloud Coun-
ell, x. Of c., last week elected the fol-
lowing officers to serve for fthe COM
ing year: G. K, Christ Schmitt; d.
G. K, Frank Jung; Chancellor, J. b.
Himsl; Warden, Ray Bruning; Re
corder, ]. F. Gaspard; Financial Sec
rotary, Hubert Stafford; Treasurer,
Alfred Ladner; 0. W., Julius Fandel;
I.tsW, M. Kropp; Advocate, ]. D. Sui
Ivan; Trustees Edward Zapp, A.
Ireland and George Meinz. The vari-
GUS other Catholic societies of the
city and the Diocese generally elected
good staff of officers for the coming
year. The promises are bright for
good work in all Catholic society cir
cles in the future.
MeIrose: Forty Hours Devotions
were held in st. Boniface Church last
week. The sermons for the three
days were delivered by Fathers
Schlachter and Krull, of the congre.
cation of the Precious Blood. The
Very Rev. B. Richter was assisted
during the days of devotion by the
Revs. Scheuer, Britcher, Welp,
Scheiner and Martin.
BrockWay: Rev. John Omann, a
native OF the Brockway parish. will
be ordained to the priesthood In this
church on the Feast of st. Stephan
December 26, by the Rt. Rev. Bishop
Trobec. Father Omann win say his
first Mass the following day in the
Brockway Church.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1911-12-23

international Catholic lnstftute.-In
Rome an international Catholic Insti-
tute. to be center OF union for Cath
olics from all parts or the world and
to be a center OF intellectual action, Ii
not only proposed but also practically
founded. 1t has received in writing
the blessing and encouragement OF the
Pope. His Eminence Cardinal Agliardi
may become its Honorary President
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1911-12-23

week for the purpose of settling the
estate Of the late Ed. keenan, Of which
he was administrator. While in the
Hills he was the guest of Bishop
Busch.
Gregory: Rev. F. J. Guessens who
left for Omaha last week to undergo
surgical treatment, is reported to be
doing nicely after his very trying op.
Grafton and hopes soon to be back
with the good people of his parish.
His many warm friends are anxiously
awaiting his return. During his alb
sence Rev. John Fitzgerald, of Burke,
will supply his place.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1911-12-23
DIOCESE OF FARGO.

Grandin: The new Church at Gran
din will be dedicated by the Bishop
in the early spring.
St. Johns, Mcintosh Co.: Rev. J. III.
Decker has moved into his new house
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1911-12-23

which cost about $4,000. He has also
made many improvements on the
church.
Fairdaie: A new mission has been
opened in the little town of Fairdale
in Walsh County and will be attended
by Father Mikolasek of Lankin.
oakwood: Until such time as a
new Church can be erected at Oak
wood services will be held in the Sa-
cred Heart Academy.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1911-12-23
DIOCESE OF ST. CLOUD.

New Munich: At the conservation,
last Thursday, of the New Munich
Church the Rt. Rev. Bishop was as
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-12-07
REGENT OF CHINA
ABD|CATES PLACE
Unable to Satisfy Either Side,
Prince Chun Seeks His
Personal Safety in
Flight.

pelSlng. China, Dec. i.-Piince t'hnn
the regent, and father Of the child
emperor, abdicated today. His place
as guardian OF the throne is taken
Jointly by Shih-Hsu AIanchu prince
and former president Of the national
assembly. and Hau-Shi Chang. vice
president of the privy council
Prince Chun has been the chief fis-
ure in China since the death of EInper-
or Kwang Su and the empress dowager,
in 1908. From the dark days which
followed the death Of those rulers he
emerged the ruler of China.
pisIiked BY Both Sides.
AT no time was Prince Chun's re-
gency a smooth one He tried TO hold
to a middle ground, which pleased
neither the Manchu reactionaries noi
the native progressives. He handled
the present crisis with perhaps some
thing less than his old time vigor and
recent reports have limited that his
mind was weakening.
Wu Ting Fang. the former Chinese
minister at Washington. Nho is now
one of the Revolutionary LEADERS, IL
Shanghai, issued an appeal to Chun
few days ago urging him TO abdicatc
in favor of the republic. 1t WAS re-
ported later from lseking that Chul
was willing to accept pension and re-
tire to Je-Hol. Ills personal safety
was assured.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-12-07
CHIEFS IN
SESSION IN WASHINGTON

Washington, Dec. 6.-The Mcnamara
ways and means COMMITTEES Of the
American 17ederati ton of Labor met IN
the office of Samuel Gompers today
Immediately after Mr.. Gompers arrived
he plunged into the work of prepara-
ton for the committees meeting al
though he refused to talk in advance
as toawf7at action the committee would
take IT was said statement prob
ably would be issued later.
Other. labor leaders in attendance
were, r. NJ. Ryan, president of the
Bridge anl Structural Iron Workers
who arrived from Chicago; John B
Lennon, president, and Thomas E
Tracy, secretary -trea surer of the label
trades department of the federation;
William j. Spencer. secretary treas
urer, of the building. trades depart
ment; a.. j.. Berrrs. secretary-treasur-
er Of the metal trades department and
Frank A. Morrison. secretary OF the
Federation.
All phases of the Mcnamara case, il
was said, would be considered. AS to
the defense fund. Mr. Morrision said
he did not think there was much re-
naming of the 100000 which had been
raised, although he had not seen a
statement rs 10 the expenses and did
not know exactly low much was left
Clarence S. Darrow had been given
a retainer OF $4,000 and was paid his
regular charges per day, SO that after
this was paid in addition to other ex-
penses, which had been heavy, Mr.
Morrison said he did not think there
could be much left.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-12-07
ROOSEVELT CARRIES
OHIO ON STRAW VOTE
Taft as Next President Runs
Far Behind Bryan Gets
Democrat Majority

Cleveland, Ohio. Dec. 6.-The result
of ballot on the presidential prefer
ences of both parties in Ohio, conduct
ed Jointly by the Cleveland Leader, the
Toledo Daily Blade and the Toledo
Weekly Blade, has been announced. It
shows a big majority Of republicans in
favor of the nomination of Theodore
Roosevelt.
out Of a total Of 1923 votes cast
Roosevelt received 11.437, President
Taft 1874. Senator La Toilette 1884
and the rest We're scattered to Justice
Hughes, James r. Garfield, Senator
Cumnins and others.
On the question as to whether the
Ohio delegation to the national con-
vention should be instructed for Presi-
dent Taft, the vote showed 1874 for
Taft and 1,045 against.
OF the democratic votes cast. Bryan
received 80 per cent, Governor Harmon
2s1s per cent and Governor Wilson 23h
per cent, the rest being scattered to
Champ Clark. Congressman Underwood
and others.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-12-07
EWELER IS KILLED
BY BRUTAL THIEVES
New York Merchant Found in
Basement Beaten Up and
Murdered.


New York. Dec. G.-W1tn a. frac-
tured skull and many cuts and bruises
about the face and shoulders. the body
Of ]. S. Noge!, a wealthy dealer In
jewe!ry. was found today IN the en-
gine room of down town loft build
ing.
The condition of the room indicated
that Nogel had made a desperate fight
for life. The police believe that Vogel
was enticed into the basement last
night by thieves. who knew that he
had purchased quantity of jewelry
recently and intended 10 take it to
Trenton today.
The value of his jeweiry is placed by
the police at $4,000. Only one or two
articles Of little value have been found.
The coroner's opinion is that the
thieves attempted to burn the body In
the furnace and we're frustrated be-.
cause the door was too small.
Two attendants at the building were
detained pending all investigation.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-12-07
PACKERS On TRIAL
IN CHICAGO COURT
Long Delayed Criminal Hearing
Of Beef Trust Magnates
Begins With Choos-
ing a Jury.

Chicago, DEG. 1.-The trial of ,hc Chi
ca;:o beef packers, on charges OF GRIM
inal conspiracy to violate the Sher-
man anti-trust LAW. began in the fed
eral court before Judge Carpenter to-
day. There are 10 defendants.
AT noon the first panel of veniremen
had been questioned by attorneys for
the government. The defense had TAX
el no part except for ;in occasional OBJ
lection by Attorney Miller.
Richard Dean, general manager of
tho Pullman company, was questioned
at length regarding his acquaintance
With tho defendants and his opinion
of the Sherman law.
Are Fellow Clubnen.
Although he admitted that most of
the defendants were fellow club mem
bors and personal acquaintances, he
declared he could render, Il fair and
impartial verdict.
That jurors might not bc influenced
through having been victims of the
famous stock yards smell. which
penetrates the south and west sides
of Chicago, was indicated by further
questions.
Each prospective juror was asked
whether any friends or relatives lived
In those sections most affected by the
odor and how frequently the venire-
man visited in the prescribed area.
List of the Accused.
The packers ere: j. Ogden Ar
mour president Armour & Company;
Louis +. Swift, president Swift &
Company; Edward +. Swift. vice pres
ident Swift & Company; Charles F.
Swift. director Swift & Company; Ed
ward Tilden, president National Pack
ing company. which the government
contends is the illegal corporation, OF
the trust; Arthur Meeker. general
manager Armour & Company: Edward
Morris. president Morris & Company;
Francis A. Fowler. director Swift &
Company; Thomas j. Connors, super
intendent Armour 4 Company; Louis
II. Heyinan, manager Norris & Com
pany.
All the defendants were present ir
court
The extreme penalty which can be
given the defendants In case of con-
viction is a 1inc of $4,000 or one yeal
in Jail or both.
No apparent further effort to della,
the trail was made by counsel for the
packers when the case was called be.
fore Judge Carpenter. Attorney Johr
S. Miller asked that plea of mo-
guilty be entered for each of the
packers.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-12-07
TODAY IN CONGRESS.

Senate not in session today.
Meets Thursday, 2p. m.
Lorimer senatorial inquiry re-
sumed.
Monetary commission resumed
executive sessions.
Antitrust legislation discussed
at Senate Committee hearing.
House met at noon.
Miscellaneous bills considered
under call Of committees. j. D.
Rockefeller and Rev. F. D. Gates
invited TO appear Monday before
steel committee.
Government estimates attacked as
misleading by appropriations COM
mittee chairman.
Diplomatic recalls urged by Rep
resentative Berger, socialist. on ac.
Worlds SUGAR prices probed by
Worlds sugar prices brobed by
sugar inquiry committee.
Tariff plans discussed by demo.
Gratis in ways and means com.
mittee.
Congress probAbiy will not act
on Persian incident. 81.
Representative Sims claimed the
bill abolishing the commerce court
would be passed.
Railroad physical valuation bill
introduced by Eseh, of. Wisconsin.
Mine rescue work government
liability bill passed., ;,
House adjourned at 2:36 p. m.
until noon Thursday
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-12-07
Ne,Ds Brevities

wASHINGTON-T republican ma
tional committee. which meets here De-
cember % to select Il convention city.
will not undertake tn elect u new chair
man. 1t is said TIM, matter will be left
open until after the convention acts;
next June.
WASHINGTON, GA While stand
ing at the prisoners bar just after be-
In gsentenced 10 hang yesterday. II. B
Walker, a negro, was shot in the face
by the brother of the man he killed
He was not seriously hurt and although
proceedings in the court We're tempor-
arily checked, the black paid the death
penalty on the gallows here during the
afternoon.
THEBES, ILL-The large steamboat
City OF Savannah, enroute from Cairo
to st. Louis struck snnr in the Mis-
sissippi river opposite Elllins Landing
10 miles below Thebes, at 4 O'Clock yes
terday afternoon and sank in ~ feet oil
water. All passengers and crew were
taken off safely. The boat carried q
heavy cargo. Help was sent from Cape
Girardeau. Mo.
VALIANT. OKLA.ZA mob forced
an entrance to the jail here yesterday
secured q negro who refused to give
his name and hanged him to a tree al
the fair grounds. near the town. The
negro was arrested on the charge Of as
saulting the 12year-old daughter OF
Lee Saunders, of this place. The mol
dispersed, leaving the body Of the negrl
swaying in the wind
WASHINGTON-Se Kenyon, OF
Iowa, yesterday introduced bill in
tended TO make more definite the penal
provisions of the Sherman antitrust
law. He provides that any violation
OF the third section of the act shall
amount to a misdemeanor and in this
case of personal offender the penalty
shall not exceed one year i'm jail, and III
the case of n corporate offender. a fine
not exceeding $4,000 shall be levied.
MEXICO C1TY-General Bernardinc
Reyes has returned to Mexico just
where he is and just where he crossed
the international boundary are not gem
orally known, but that he is In Mexico
is an official statement. Instead OF
manifesting alarm because of his COM
ing, government officials last night pro-
fessed keen pleasure. They believe they
will have little trouble i'm effecting his
capture and the statement is made that
If taken he will have to stand trial on
the charge of incitlng rebellion.