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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-12-21
ABROCATE|
WITH RUSSIA
ISSUE Regarded as Not Affect
ing Jews A|one-Features
Must Be Amended.

I to interpret the treaty or administer it
as it does, and that, in discriminating
against certa in American citizens it is
violating the treaty. They do not ia
Vor the Immediate abrogation of the
treaty on that, ground, but prefer that
advantage be taken of the clause re-
curing one years notice to be given
before abrOgatiOn takes place.
Secondly, if Ru ssia is right in it's in
depreciation of the treaty then the
treaty, they hold,A is unconstitutional
on the ground thatNi permits discrimi-
nation between American citizens Ell
Their because Of their religious belief
or previous condition. They hold also
that such treaty would not and could
not have been entered into by the
United States in 1882 if it had been
known at that time that Russia had
intended to interpret the document as
has been done.
While those who press for the abro-
cation Of the treaty at this time ad-
nit that Russia cannot be compelled
to accept their view, which they be-
lieve is the broad American view,
they do feel that they are in a posi-
ton to ask their own government to
stand for and proclaim the principle
for which it is understood to stand
namely, the right of all American citi-
zens to equal opportunity both at home
and abroad. The claim has been made
that if the Russian treaty is abrogated
1t will have disastrous effect upon
American trade and commerce with
Russia. The answer of those who de-
sire action is that, even without a
treaty, trade and commerce would be
little affected, unless Russia desires
to prevent its own citizens from SELL
ing goods in America. They believe
that Russian buyers and also selling
| agents, for that matter, will not be in
terfered with in this country.
Russia's Reason For Discrimination.
AS to the reason for the discrimina-
ton in Russia against American Jews
the belief is prevalent among those
who are pressing for action that it is
largely domestic economic question
in Russia. 1t has recently been stated
that before Russia can revise the trea-
ty Of 1882 the question must be re-
ferred to the duma An attempt has
been made to exonerate the bureau
cratic government Of Russia and to lay
the blame for the present situation
upon the people, whose representatives
the members of the duma are. To
this representation the proponents of
| abrogation reply that if the car will
take the initiative the duma may be
expected to respond to his will, and
they point out that the car has al
ready gone so far as to adjourn the
| duma for one week, during which he
promulgated such new laws as he saw
fit. They also assert that proof has
been given to the duma itself that
the great Jewish massacres of recent
years originated with high officials of
the government and were stopped
when they gave the word.
Unless Russia shall announce soon
it's readiness to remove the objec-
tionable features Of the treaty Of 1882
it is believed that President Taft may
discuss the matter in a message to
congress.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-12-21
CONGRESS MAY
TREATY OF 1882
Discrimination Question Has
Become Acute, and Reso-
IutionS Are introduced.

UNLESS it shall develop in the
near future that George Bakh-
~ metieff, the new ambassador
from Russia, has come to the
United States empowered to negotiate
a new treaty recognizing the right of
Jewish citizens to travel and do bust
ness in Russia without restriction, res
olutions will be pressed in both houses
of congress this winter to abrogate the
treaty with Russia of 1882. Such res
olutions have already been introduced.
The issue involved in the treaty, &C.
cording to those who are interested in
the proposed legislation, is not merely
a question affecting the Jews alone,
but an American question on broad
grounds. The treaty Of 1882 is not in
itself a wholly Objectionable docu-
ment, but the Interpretation placed
upon it, and the administration of it
by the Russian government have given
rise to the present difficulty At pres
ent the Russian government not only
dlscr1minates against Jewish citizens
OF America, but also against the mis-
sionaries of several Christian churches.
The protest against the Russian
treaty began forty years ago, and
every secretary Of state since Blaine
has officially protested to the Russian
government that the American inter-
probation of the treaty is that every
American citizen shall be accorded the
same rights of travel and of doing
business in Russia which are accorded
to Russian citizens in the United
States. The Russian government, on
the contrary, has insisted that pass
ports issued to American citizens for
travel or doing business in Russia
shall be subject to the laws and rules
and regulations Of Russia, under
which there is an admitted discrim-
lnation between Christian and Jewish
citizens. In carrying out this policy
the Russian government has gone so
far, it is said. as to wise the passports
of American citizens at their con-
sulates in New York, Chicago and
elsewhere. with especial reference to
the religion Of the holder of the pass
port. In this way Catholic priests and
Protestant missionaries have been de-
MED entrance into Russia. while Jewish
citizens have been Disseminated against
in almost every conceivable way.
During the Cleveland administration
an extradition treaty with Russia was
negotiated at the instance of that
country. A protest was lodged against
such a treaty at the time, it being
strongly suspected in some quarters
that an attempt would be made under
it to extradite political prisoners Such
an attempt was actually made two
years ago. 1t is said that the final ne
gotiation Of the treaty was accom-
plished on a promise that Russia would
either negotiate a new treaty of trade
and commerce to take the place of the
treaty of 1882 or would amend it's
method of administration Of that
treaty in manner satisfactory to the
United States.
Grounds For Abrogation.
The position of those who now wish
congress to move in the direction of
abrogating the treaty with Russia of
1882 is this:
They hold that Russia has no right
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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-08-11
TRAIN LOADS OF HARVEST
ERS FOR WESTERN CANADA

Two special trains filled with
harvest hands for the Western
Canada fields passed through Vir-
ginia enroute for the Canadian
northwest on Sunday. In the par
|ty were some six hundred sturdy
workers, and this number repre-
sents but a small portion of the
number passing here for the Ca
madam wheat fields. A special
the previous day had some five
hundred passengers, and many ad-
ditional men have been checked
through on every regular train
during the past fortnight.
Most of these laborers came
from eastern Canada, coming bv
way Of Chicago. 1t is estimated
that 10000 harvest hands are need
ed in the Canadian northwest this
season, and wages are better than
in years past.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-08-11
PRESIDENT VINCENT
TOURS THE RANGE

President George E. Vincent of
the University Of Minnesota, with
several members Of the board of
regents, accompanied by Major j.
Uno Sebenius, chief engineer of
the Oliver Iron Mining Co., and
State Auditor Iverson, make a
tour Of the Mesaba range today
and tomorrow. The party arrived
IN Duluth this morning in time to
catch the Missabe train, being
brought as far as Eveleth, from
Which point they make the trip
over the range as far west at Hib-
blng in autos. Tomorrow they
will proceed to the Coleraine dis
trlct, viewing the western section
of the range.
The object of the visit is an in
vestigation Of the university iron
lands in this district. The party
will be the guests Of the Iron
Range Alumni Association at Hib-
blng this evening, and the busi-
ness sessions Of the party will be
relieved by meeting and greeting
many members Of the University
alumni at range points.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-08-11
SAW pal" LICK HIS MAN

A large number of Virginia
sports were Hibbing visitors Tues
day evening, going over to SER
vices in which pal" Brown, the
Hibbing lightweight, and Tommy
Gary, Of Chicago, touted as a
conner, were the principal ones to
give testimony.
And while the Virginians got a
"ducking' on the way over and
paid their way at every stage they
got their moneys worth, Brown
showing his superiority in the
eighteenth round when Gary went
down for the count.
The fight did not belong to eth
er until the decisive blow, each
contestant showing points which
proved worthy of ambition, and
while by some it is said the knock.
out blow was a foul both Gary and
his manager admit otherwise.
But there is one strange thing
about these little sessions on the
range-that at Hibbing and other
points they may be pulled off with
impunity but at Virginia-nay
nay; the. governor gets on the
job then, each and every time.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-08-11
VIRGINIA TAKES Two N!
N NsuCCESS|oM
Shuts Hibbing Out Saturday and
Trims the Colts by Score
of 6 to 4 on Sunday

Should Virginia repeat the dose,
even the orneriest crank on base
ball that ever held down a seat
on the bleachers will be forced
to admit that Virginia has a team
that by playing together can do
business.
Virginia 5; Hibbing Q.
Virginia 3; Hibbing 4.
Such was the record OF the two
games played on Saturday and
Sunday in the west end village,
the play proving that concerted
work on the part Of the home team
is all that is necessary to make
Burnham's Colts look like the
White Sox.
Megan did the box honors in
the Saturday game, and was in
proper form, allowing but three
widely scattered hits through the
game. Virginia scored it's . runs
OF seven hits off Brady, assisted
by couple OF errors
The Sunday game looked like a
lost one for the Virginia team
for a time, the Hibbingites cross
ing the home plate for four runs
in the second-but they forgot to
make any more crossings. The
Virginians pulled themselves to-
gether after this and kept a-mov-
ing all the time, with a score in
the final Of 3 to 4.
The two teams have played elev-
en- games to date for the season,
and while Hibbing started in with
a lead Of tive straights Virginia
now has a record OF four out of
eleven.
Begins to look as though Manag-
er Conn had picked up some new
timber since the season opened
that was helping along. Either
that, or the old timber on hand
at the commencement has got
seasoned. Whichever it may be,
however, Virginia fans are con-
tent to know there is a show of
Virginia winning the game when
they start for the ball park, and
the natural result wall be- an in
creased patronage.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-08-11
AWARDED A DIPLOMA
AND GOLD MEDAL

The Virginia School Exhibit at
the Worlds Fair at Nagoya, Ja-
pan, mention of the shipment of
which was made some months ago,
has been awarded a diploma and a
gold medal. The exhibit will be
retained in Japan, and placed in a
museum of pedagogy at Nagoya
for preservation.
The Fair authorities, in return
for the exhibit sent, have returned
to the Virginia schools a splendid
exhibit of Japanese school work,
which was received the past week
and which will be given a promi.
nent place in the new Technical
building, where it will doubtless
attract much attention from pupils
and visitors.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-08-11
COMMERCIAL CLUB
SMOKER THIS EVENING
Club Will Entertain at, North Pole
Hall. Prominent Speakers
Will Be In Attendance.

The "Smoker" under the aus
pices Of the Virginia Commercial
Club to be held at North Pole Hal
this evening promises to be ar
event Of more than ordinary inter
est to the citizen who believes i1
Virginia and Virginia s future
for it is Virginia and Virginia I
stability that will form the theme
Of discussion on the part of several
speakers at the close Of the smoke
fest.
The committee in charge Of the
event have wisely chosen MIR. AL G.
t1ournoy as toast-master for the
occasion, thus guaranteeing an ele.
nent Of entertainment to relieve
any possible "dullness' which
might result from a plain discus.
sion Of facts and figures, and have
also arranged program includ.
ing number of addresses by
prominent citizens Of Virginia and
Eveleth, among whom are to be
found the following:
Hon. James P. Boyle, "Har-
|mony.''
DR.. G. B. Lenont, "A Talk on
Virginia.
W. j. Archer, "What the Com
mercial Club Can do for the Farm
er.''
B. f. Britts, "Good Roads,"
N. B. Arnold, Commercial
Club"
M. E. Tanning, subject not an
nounced.
George +. Shea, "Advertising
Virginia. -
H. +. Kendall, Mining.'
1t is anticipated that large
number of visitors from the farm
sections around Cook and Gheen
to the north and from Wolf and
Iron junction districts to the south
will be among those in attendance,
and there is no doubt the meet
will result in a closer affiliation of
interests between these sections
and Virginia. That's what is
needed-the farmer needs the heln
Of the city, and the city needs the
assistance and products of the
farmer--all that may be had.
The success Of the meeting is
assured, and will lead to others of
equal or greater interest.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-08-11
SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC.

The Sunday School children of
the Mission Church will enjoy
their annual picnic outing on
Sunday next, August 18th, at the
Auburn Hill. All, both young
and old, are cordially invited. An
open air service will be held at the
Hill at 300 p. M, at which the Rev.
Aug. c. Widlof, Of Dawson, MINI.
and Rev. P. Lindh, pastor of the
church, will be the speakers. If
rain should interfere with the
outdoor program, services will be
held in the church as usual.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-08-11
SCHOOL BOARD EFFECTS
REORGANIZATION
With r. J. McGhee as President,
G. E. Hendrick as Clerk and
Guy H.. Moore as Treasurer.

| The outgoing board of educa-
ton held it's last official meeting
on Friday evening last, transact
ing a great amount Of routine bus
mess and accepting reports, and
the new board held it's first meet
ing for the purpose Of reorganiza-
ton on Saturday evening. At this
meeting however, a reorganization
was not perfected further than
the election Of R. j. McGhee as
president, Mitchell Stewart act
ing as temporary chairman. In
the vote for president Mr.. McGhee
was accorded five votes and G. E.
Hendrick one.
The next Office under considera-
tlon was that of clerk, when the
body struck a deadlock between
Jas. d. Fleming, former clerk, and
Guy H. Moore, each Of the can
dldates receiving three votes on
two successive ballots. Realizing
that a choice could not be made.
the body adjourned until Tuesday
evening. At this meeting there ap-
peared little prospect at first of
an agreement, but Director Hen
drick broached the idea of reduc-
ing the salaries of both the clerk
and treasurer, stating that he
would accept of either at a salary
Of anywhere from $40 per month
down, and resolution was passed
placing the salaries Of these off,
GERS at $40 per month each. A vote
for the clerkship thereafter re-
suited in five for Mr.. Hendrick
and one for Mr.. Fleming, and a
vote on the treasurership gave MIR.
Moore five and Mitchell Stewart
one.
1t would appear to one CONVEX
SAINT with school matters and the
great amount Of work and respon-
slbllity devolving upon the mem
bers of the board in a district like
this that each and every member
should have some recompense, and
the salaries as set appear trifing.
The past year the report shows the
board handled something over
$275,O00, and Of necessity the cor
rect expenditure of such a sum
must have taken much time and
judgment on the part of each
member, while the clerk and
treasurer were under heavier du-
ties, doubtless, than others. We
believe, however, the newly elect
ed officers of the board will give
their duties all necessary time and
attention, and that the board as a
whole will work harmoniously
and to the end that credit may be
reflected upon their work and up
on the Virginia school system,
which is universally accredited as
being among the best in the state.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-08-11
PROMINENT SCHOOL
VISITORS

A number Of prominent visitors
have taken occasion during their
stop in Virginia during the past
few days to go through the hand
some new Technical High and
Roosevelt school buildings, the
finest school buildings to be found
on the Minnesota ranges. Among
the number we note Prof. and Mrs.
W. R. Hill, Of Ascher College,
Poughkeepsie, N. Y, Artist and
Mrs. E. F. Wentworth, of Paris
France, and Dudolph NJ. Weyer-
haeuser, one of the principal stock
holders in the Virginia & Rainy
Lake company.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-08-11
FINNISH TRACK YALING
THIS WEEK

H. T. Hazen, chief engineer on
the Duluth, Winnipeg & Pacific, is
authority for the statement that
the work Of track-laying on the
new line between this city and
Duluth will be completed the pres.
ent week.
The work of constructing the
company's terminals and improve.
ments at West Duluth and in this
city will also be pushed ahead az
rapidly as possible, with the ex.
Epectation Of having same complete
not later than November 1st.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-08-11
welded AT DULUTH

Cards received in the city yes.
terday announce the marriage at
Duluth on Wednesday, August
9th, of Miss Gertrude NJ Hansen
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. C. 81
Hansen, to Mr.. Fred D. Stowell
Of this city.
The groom is one of the popular
employees Of the Oliver COMPANY
at this point, and the congratula.
ti0ns of hosts of friends will be ex.
tended. The young couple will
be AT Home" in this city aftel
September 1st.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-08-11
LOOK FOR WATER
PLANT POINTERS

Members Of the village council
of Alice, which village recently
bonded for the purpose of INSTALL
ing a, municipal water plant.
have been looking over the range
plants at various points during
the past week, seeking pointers
on the probable needs and the cost
Of installation of a plant.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-08-11
WEST VIRGINIA

1t is understood local parties
have purchased tract of land
lear the proposed machine shops
Of the Duluth, Winnipeg & Pacific,
and will shortly plat and place
same on the market under the
name Of "West Virginia." The 10.
cation should insure a ready sale
Of property TO- workmen on the
new line,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-29
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
PHONE YOUR ORDERS to Forest H
Meek for Concrete gravel and sand
Orders promptly filled. Phone 4024
Aug. 16 limo

was innocent of the crime. The wit
ness denied the conversation.
Did you tell your wife about buy
ing the gun for Henry?" was asked.
mo SIR" Paul again replied
Il asked my wife what to do on
Thursday night" said the witness in
reply to the cross examination.
Capt Mcmahon came to your house
and asked if you had bought a gun at
a pawnshop, didn't he?" Beattie was
asked.
Yes sir, but my father-in-law had
told him that l had bought the gun
The witness said that Immediately
following the murder his mind was in
a pretty bad shape.
Thinking l had bought a gun for
my cousin to do this thing got me all
upset." he said.
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr., followed
every line of his cousins testimony
with tense interest. His face wore a
worried look and he frequently talk
ed with his counsel and glanced fur
lively about the room.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-29
SEARCH PASSENGERS
Thought Painting Mona
Lisa" on Board Liner.
(National News Association

NNallOnal news ASSOcldtlOn)
NEW YORK, Aug. 29.-The liner
Kaiser Wilhelm II was searched from
bow to stern by city and federal
sleuths today when she arrived from
Europe for some trace of the famous
painting Mona Lisa" Various pas
sengers on board were put through a
thorough quiz by detectives who
boarded her at quarantine.
When the liner locked at Hoboken
more detectives boarded her. Inozinz
Skalla, second class passenger, who
is an expert on the famous paint
ing and whose home is in st. Louis,
was closely questioned. He told the
detectives he would be glad to aid
them In any way he could to hunt for
the million dollar painting. Another
passenger who was questioned was
G. F. Freisinger, painter. He too Of
fered to aid the detectives. General
Henry, surveyor of the port, refused
to explain why the search was made
or to give the result of it.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-29
MACHINES NOT SAFE
Vigo County Officials Inform
Wayne Board.

Chairman Robert n. Beeson of the
board of Wayne county commission
ers on Tuesday mailed to county aud
itor Demas S. Coe two additional let
tiers which he received, relative to the
merits of voting machines, a Question
Of much interest in this county just
now as it is recommended by the
board that machines be purchased.
County officials of Vigo county
(Terre Haute) advise the Wayne
county board not to purchase ma
chimes, declaring, With honest Off
GERS and proper supervision, the ma
chimes are fair and accurate, but as
the machines are mechanical, it is
scarcely necessary to say that a ma
chine that can be made accurate can
also be made inaccurate and the abus-
es that might be practiced by an I'M
scrupulous and reckless set of Off
Gals are obvious"
William E. Munchenburg, auditor Of
Pulaski county tWinamac) addressed
Z short letter of endorsement, claim
ing that the machines would reduce
election costs.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-29
JENNIE WAKEFIELD
WILL is ENTERED

The will Of the late Jennie War
field who died early in the month has
been filed for probate in the Wayne
probate court, showing that the sper-
sonal estate is of the probable value
of $500. A. NJ. Gardner, who was nam
ed executor in the will, resigned his
right to serve in favor of the Dickin-
son Trust company. The decedent pro-
vides that her mother Matilda Burgin
shall be paid $40 monthly from the
rental of property owned by the dece-
dent, title to which is vested in the
executor. In case the mother and step
father, Stephen Burgin, of the dece-
dent are in need of assistance, more
than can be provided by the rentals
from the estate. the executor is en-
powered to advance the money. and
these Announcements to be considered
as lien against the property Upon
the death of the mother and step IA
Their, if sufficient funds accrue from
the sale of real estate. between $500
and $3.50 is TO be spent in the erection
of a monument for the late Mrs. War
field and her deceased husband, Isaac.
All residue is to be given the A. NJ. E.
church on South Sixth street
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-29
$4,000 is PRICE
PAID FOR 500 HOGS

Alonzo Davenport, a prominent farm
er living south of the city, has dis
posed of five hundred head of hogs to
the Glen Miller Stock Yards for ap-
proximately $4,000. The hogs were
among the finest which have been sold
at the stock yards this year. They will
be shipped to the eastern markets
Ordinarily Mr.. Davenport expects to
put thousand hogs on the market at
this time of the year, but owing to
the poor quality of the 1910. corn crop,
he did not raise so many swine this
year. The lot averaged in weight 275
pounds each.
The stock yards are doing a very
large business. Last year the number
of animals handled totaled several
thousand. the approximate valuation Of
them being 100000.