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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-05
IN COLORADO, TOO.
Commerce Commissioners Looking Up
Rates In Colorado and Utah.

Commerce Commissioners Looking Up
Rates in Colorado and Utah.
Denver, Colorado, Dec. 5.-Inter-
state Commerce Commissioner E. E.
Clark took evidence in Denver Tues
day in the investigation which he is
conducting under the Tillman- Gillespie
resolution to ascertain whether certain
corporations Of Colorado and Utah en-
Joy privileged rates from the railroads,
and whether there are in existence in
these two states combinations in re-
straint Of trade, based on systematic
rate discrimination. High officials Of
the Denver & Rio Grande railroad,
Colorado Fuel and Iron company, and
the American Smelling and Refining
company, were summoned to give testi-
mony at the hearing in this city, which
will continue through today.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-05
OOCT0R'SRARE SKILL
Berlin Surgeon Crafts Toe to
Replace Thumb Accident.
ally Cut OF.
Peess Cattle 10 The Eve,l.s

A.sesaated Press Cable 10 The Evenlns
910es.
Berlin. Dec. 5.-One Of the most
remarkable operations in the annals
of modern surgery has been success
fully performed in Berlin. The person
upon whom the operation was perform
ed was a youth who had suffered the
loss of his right thumb through an
accident with chan cutting machine.
To replace the missing member 1t
was decided to amputate the big toe
and graft 1t on the stump. For seven
teen days the patient was made to lie
In a bent position, with the thumb
Joined to the partly removed toe in
plaster splins, an ordeal which the suf-
ferer heroica1ly supported. The flesh
having in that period grown together,
it was then possible to sever the toe
from the toe entirely. After four
months time the healing process was
complete, and now the patient posses
ses new thumb that can be barely
distinguished in appearance from the
real member and Is almot as useful.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-05
PROPOSALS:
National Editorial Association
Discussing Important Pro
positions at st. Louis.

St Louis, Dec. 5.-The executive
committee Of the National Editorial
associations met here in annual ses-
sion. The two most important topics
that will be discussed during the three
days of the convention will be the rul-
ing OF the interstate commerce COM
mission, forbfdiing railroads to issue
transportation for advertising space,
and the proposal to increase the postal
rate on newspapers from one cent to
four cents a pound.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-05
FASHIONABLE WOMAN;.
Mrs. A. Blrdsong on Trial in Missisl.
pDi for Murder OF Doctor.

Mrs. A. Blrdsong on Trial in Missisi.
ppi for Murder Of Doctor.
Hazelhurst, Miss, Dec. 5.-The trial
on the charge of murder, of Mrs. Angie
Birdsong, a young member of one of
the most prominent families in Mis-
sissippi, began today, the choosing OF
the jury having been completed yes
terday. Mrs. Birdsong shot and killed
DR.. T. 8. Butler. also a member of a
prominent family and nephew of
former Governor Longino of Missis-
sippi, on Nov. 25, 1905. The shooting
occurred in DR.. Buffers Office in
Monticello, Miss, where Mrs. Bird
song resided. Although admitting the
shooting, she has not let her line Of
defense become public.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-05
Several Hundred Delegates
Gathered Today at Des
Moines, Iowa.
TO DISCUSS MEANS Of
BRINGING ABOUT CHOICE
OF Senators by Q Direct Vote Of the
People-Sentiment In Favor. More
Deeply Grounded In Sonth Than In
North-Reform WIN Take Ten
Years to Accomplish.

Assoe1ateO PreSs TO The Evening Times.
Des Moines, Iowa, Dec. 5.-Severa1
hundred delegates, appointed by the
governors of majority of the states
of the union, all men of earnest
thought, devoted to the best interests
of the country, have gathered In this
city to discuss means of bringing about
the election of United States senator's
by direct vote.
Governor Cummins, acting in, pur-
suance of resolution adopted by the
last session OF the Iowa general as
sembly issued the call for the confer
ence. the stated purpose being to ex-
change ideas and to recommend in
formally some solution Of the problem.
The conference has attracted much
attention as 1t is the first effort to
organize the sentiment already exist
ing in favor Of the popular election Of
senators. That this sentiment Is stead
ily growing is evidenced by the action
Of large number Of states during the
past year In selecting their candidates
for the United States senate by popu-
ular vote Of the members of the party,
expressed to them In primary elections.
Eleven southern states followed this
course dpnng the past summer. These
states were: Arkansas, Alabama. Flor
ida. Kentucky, Georgia, yI.ouisiana,
Soath Caroline, Mississippi. Tennessee,
Texas and Virginia. 4.
Although the sentiment for popular
election of senator's appears to be
more deeply grounded in the southern
states than in other parts of the coun
try the idea has gathered weight in the
north and west in states that have been
generally considered fighting territory
for both parties. Illinois recently held
a primary for the election OF senator,
and the party conventions of Iowa and
Wisconsin have declared in favor Of the
method. In Vermont and New Hamp-
shire the agitation for the proposed
reform has gained considerable head
way.
About the only thing the present con-
ference can achieve is to affect an
organization which may crystalize the
sentiment and give the movement such
an impetus that the desired amendment
may be obtained by one or the other
methods fixed by the constitution.
1t is the general opinion among
those present that ten years at least
will be necessary to accomplish the
proposed reform. There are two ways
Of getting an amendment before the
people for vote. Congress can act ON
its own initiative in submitting an
amendment to popular vote or 1t may
be compelled to do so upon the demand
of two thirds of the state legislatures.
The question must then be voted upon
at general election.
On several occasions the lower house
of congress has passed the desired
resolution, but the senate has invar-
iably killed 1t. Many of the foremost
opponents OF the measure are no long
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-05
PATRIOTIC WOMEN.
Illinois w. r. c. Send Money to Prose.
cnfa NeHn0If Amnsemanf Cn

Illinois w. r. C. Send Money to Prose.
cute Newport Amusement Co.
Washington, Dec. 5.-Secretary
Bonaparte has received a draft for IS,
accompanying resolution OF the Wo-
mems Relief Corps, and the Grand
Army of the Republic of Polo, ILL.,, con-
demning the discrimination against the
uniform of the enlisted men Of the
navy at Newport. r. L., and subscrib-
ing the amount named for the prose-
cution Of the suits which have been
instituted against the Newport Amuse-
ment company. Secretary Bonaparte
has forwarded the draft to Rear Ad-
mirai Thomas, commandant at New
port. to be applied to the purpose for
which It ia meant.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-05
GILLETTE To DIE IN
THEE[EEjCiiiii;|iiiiiiSS;;' E[EEjCiifiiS III 6 CHAIR

tive may be shown as a circumstance
to aid In fixing q crime, yet the peo-
pie are not required to prove a mo-
tive. The motive in this case is said
by the people to be because Of the
relations that existed between this
man and the girl. Now whether the
situation in which he was placed fur
nished a motive sufficient for him to
commit the crime rests with the jury
to say.
II say to you, gentlemen, that !
know Of no law, in fact, there is no
law, that requires that a defendant
should be present at the autopsy or
that he should be represented. He
has no particular right to be present.
In fact, he cannot be expected to be
witness. This Is not an issue In the
case and is not to be considered.
ut was further said by one Of the
counsel that If the evidence of graft
in Herkimer county could be investi-
gated the first thing he would investi-
gate In that regard would be that of
the physicians. II there is any graft
going on in Herkimer county that
should be presented to the court In
the proper time and in the proper
place. Undoubtedly, the physicians
called would be paid by the county
for their services, the same as all the
other officials; the same as the de-
fendant's counsel"
The Judge then touched on the
question Of the crime and later said:
IF the jury finds that Grace Brown
jumped overheard voluntarily and the
defendant made no attempt to rescue
her. that does not made him guilty."
Tue jury retired Immediately after
the charge v,aa N0nclNdiod
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-05
SIXTY LIVES LOST N
CHASE CREEK CANYON
CHICAG0's NEW COURTS.

Aess ~ Aae evening Times.
Chicago, Illinois, Dec. 5.-The JUS
tice shop methods, which by lax meth
ods and undoubted corruption in many
instances stood for years as a monu-
ment of disgrace to Chicago, has be-
come a thing of the past. Today the
justice shops are succeeded by the
new municipal courts, which, In con-
current Jurisdiction and dignity, as
contemplated by the enabling act. rank
with the circuit and superior courts
OF Cook county. The new courts were
placed in operation by Chief Justice
Harry Olson and twenty-seven asso-
ciate justices, all republicans.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-05
TRIAL OF THE VERMONT.
The Fine New Battleship Will be Pu
Through Her PAGES.

Through Her PAGES.
Associated Press to The Evening Times.
Boston, Mass, Dec. 5.-The new bat
tleshtp Vermont, which arrived OF
Rockland yesterday. went out to sea
today for her final trials. Her stand
ardization trial takes place today; to-
morrow she will have her four-hour
run, and Friday for twenty-four-hour
run. During this time the members
OF the board Of inspection and survey
from Washington, who are on the
warship. will determine finally wheth-
er her conditions such as to permit
of her official acceptance by the gov
ernment. The Vermont, which is one
Of the finest battleships of the new
navy, was constructed at the yards
Of the Fore River Shipbuilding COM
pany at Quincy,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-05
VERMONT FRUIT GROWERS.

VERMONT FRUIT GROWERS.
Associated Press to The Evenlng Times.
Burlington, VT, Dec. SIN Armory
hall today the fruit growers Of YER
mont assembled for the twelfth annual
meeting Of their state association. At.
the initial session this afternoon Mayor
Burke delivered an address Of well
come and President E. 8. Brigham Of
st. Alban's presented his annual ad
dress. The program arranged for to-
morrow's sessions provides for papers
and discussions treating Of many
phases of the fruit growing industry.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-05
BARGE SANK IN OCEAN.
Associated Press to The Evening II,

Associated Press to The Evening Times.
Philadelphia, Dec. 5-Capt. Larsen
of the steamship Florida, which
passed in the Delaware breakwater
today from Sabine Pass; Texas, re-
ports that he abandoned on Monday,
the barge Providence which he had in
tow for Claymont, Del: The captain
reports that the crew of the barge
was taken aboard the Florida and that
when abandoned, the vessel was in a
sinking condition.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-05
FAST TRAIN pERAILED.

Limited on Isnsn Route 1itcAed and
Eishtsen InjFed,
Associated Press 10 The 4ven1ag Tss,es.
Chicago. Dec: 5:--TraA No. IS On
the Monon road, which 'is the. fast
limited Of that line between Cincinnati
and Chicago. was ierailed early today
two miles north of Frankfort, Ind, by
broken rail. Eighteen passengers
out Of IT'S on the train were injured,
but nobody was killed, and tls not be-
lieved any Of the injured viii die.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-05

years imprisonment, imposed on him
Dec. 1 for causing the arrest OF the
burgomaster and robbing the treasury
Of Coepenick on Oct. 16. Voigt sent
his thanks to the woman, and asked
her to put her offer in a legal form.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-05

er in the senate. Among them were
senators Vest of Missouri, Chandler
of New Hampshire. Hawley of Connec
ticut and Hoar of Massachusetts.
Others who have fought the amend
ment are still there. however, among
them being Foraker Of Ohio, Spooner
of Wisconsin. Penrose Of Pennsylvania,
Depew of New York, and Pettus and
Morgan of Alabama.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-05
To Provide Annuity For Prisoner

Berlin, Dec. 5.-A rich woman Of
Berlin has signified to the lawyers
who defended Wilhelm voigt, Captain
Van Coepenick," her intention of pro-
viding an annuity for the prisoner after
he has served his sentence of four
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-05
''Hot Time" In Madrid, Spain

Madrid, Dec. 5.-The populace of
Madrid Is greatly excited over the cris-
is. Anti-clerical manifestations con-
tinue here and the police were COM
PEELED to charge the crowds. Many
persons were injured, among them the
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-05

NEGRO PAYS DEATH PENALTY.
Associated Press to The Evening Times.
Knoxville, Tenn, Dec. 5.-The exc
cution of Shorty" Smith, q negro.
takes place In the county Jail here
today. The crime for which the negro
was given the death penalty was the
murder of woman, his sweetheart,
through jealousy. -:
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-05
BOAT IN GOOD SHAPE.

Sydney, N. s., Dec. 5.-An examin-
alton into the condition of the bottom
of the Arctic steamer Roosevelt dis
closed the fact that It is in much
better condition than was thought.
The planks are in good condition. Two
flanges of the propeller are gone, but
the steamer will not require any re-
pairs before she arrives at New York.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-05
WHERE Is THE sATIsFACTIONl

Russian Police Inspector Shot BY Nan
Who Afterward Suicided.
T1mes. :"
st. Petersburg, Dec. 5.-Police In
spector Sheremetieff, who after the
antiJewish outbreak at Bialystok in
June last, for which he was said to
be responsible, was transferred to st.
Petersburg, was shot and mortally
wounded by workman this morning,
near Fontanka canal. The inspectors
assailant then shot and killed him.
self.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-05
TROUBLE BREWING,

OUP0 W2Q CuIace1 C8IU u U0 uDuIu8
the Bear" In Manchuria,
Associated Press Cable to The Eyenlns
Times.
London, Dec. Sit is announced
from St. Petersburg that unusual &C.
tivity prevails among the Japanese in
Manchuria and that according to in
formation received at the Russian war
ministry, fresh Japanese regiments are
being drafted into Manchuria by way
of Korea. Local Russian reports, 1t
is added, say the Japanese and Chinese
openly threaten to compel the Russians
to retire as far north as Lake Baikal.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-05
IRRIGATION CONGRESS-.

Ass0c1ated Press 10 TIE Even1nG T1mes.
Oklahoma City, Okla, Dec. 5.-The
national drainage congress began a
three days session here today. Many
irrigation and drainage experts from
various parts Of the country were
present.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-05

grand vicar of the bishop of Madrid,
who was hit by stone.
About 1000 of the aristocracy, head
ed by the Duchess De Balia, have petit
toned the king against the law Of
associations.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-05
LORD CURZON SAILS

UVnU VUS1VN OAI01s
Associated Press to The Bvealng Tines.
New York, Dec. 6.-Lord Cursor Of
Kidleston, formerly viceroy Of india,
who came here several weeks ago,
sailed for Europe today on the steam
er Oceanic.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-05

INNOCULATION A SUCCESS. :
Assecisted Press Cable to The Evealng
Ta0eS.
Manila, Dec, ,5.-Deaths of two more
prisoners in the Bilbid prison are re-
ported, making twelve in all dead
of twenty-four cholera patients innocu-
lated with the cholera serum as a
test.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-23

M. A. Kalbach. at her country seat
"Montrose." in Maryland. an elegant
place of historic associations. Mon
trose" was built for. and was the
residence of, Prince Jerome Bonaparte,
after his marriage to the, beautiful
Betsy Patterson of Baltimore 1t Is
situated near Glyndon, Maryland, not
far from Washington.
Mr. and Mrs. Hannis Taylor and
daughters. Misses Mary. Lily and
Hanna, have opened their Washing
ton home for the season. after de-
lightful summer at Capon Springs.
4 x Il
NOTICE WORKING CIRCLE.
Each member of the working Circle
of the First Baptist Church is request
ed TO attend the Home Coming Meet
ing which will be held tomorrow Mon
day. afternoon at 4:30 in the lecture
room of the church.
4. \ y
- GILMER-GULSON.
Mr.. Henry Lewis Golson announces
that the marriage OF his daughter. Ida
Lillian to Mr.. William Frederick Gill
mar, will take place on Octoper 8.
4: 4 z
MAGAZINE club NOTICE.
The Magazine Club will meet Friday
afternoon at half past 4 o'clock with
Mrs.. L. NJ. Trimble at her home on
South McDonough Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-23

Atlantic City. The WV II go soon to
New York, where they will remain UNI
til the middle of October. Mr.. Pelzes-.
who was quite Ill at Asheville. Is said
to be better.
Mrs. Reuben Mckinney has taken
rooms with Mr. and Mrs. George L.
Harris for the winter
Miss Mary Ellen Harris will leave
today for Danville Va, where she goes
TO Wis Miss katherine Rison for two
W eeks before going to school in New
York.
Miss Anne Castor will go to New
York to school this winter.
DR.. w. o. Garside has returned from
Atlanta where he has been attending
the Dental Convention.
Mr. ana Mrs. Newman and Mr.. and
Mrs Walter futile have bought the
residence on Wilkerson Street occu-
p;ed by Mrs Kate Eettles, and will
move into IT soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. william Gunter have
taken the residence on Wilkerson
lstreet now occupied by Mrs. l. r. Nix.
and will occupy II this year.
Mrs. Kate Nettles and son Mr.. q. r.
Nettles. have taken the residence on
Pleasant Avenue.
Mrs. o. P Bartlette of New Orleans.
who IS with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
| ]. P. Mcqueen, will remain q week
longer. Mr.. Rartlette is expected to-
day to spend several days.
| Mrs. Robert Offut continues to i'm
prove after her recent severe Illness.
a 4 4
Mrs. J. w. Haygood returned last
night from a brief visit TO relatives IN
Columbiana-
| Misses Lindsey of Pollard will spend
the winter in Montgomery with Misses
Calhoun and Chamberlain.
Miss Bessie Lee Clark and her aunt.
Miss t. Mcdowell, have returned to
their home. 400 Montgomery Street.
after delightful trip to Blue Springs
and other points.
Miss Dell of Dothan will spend the
winter in Montgomery with Misses
ICalhoun and Chamberlain.
4 K 4
Miss Floy Porter OF Ocean Springs,
Miss, v no has been spending the sum-
rler with her aunt, Mrs. W. II. Colt
Imam, has returned 20 her home.
x x q
Miss Minnie Goodman and Miss
IAlgina Jones of Tuscaloosa. are YisiC-
ling Mrs. J. E. LLOYD at $40 Clay street.
4 X 4
The regular semi-monthly cotillton
was danced last evening at the Coun-
try Club
x x X
Mr.. and Mrs. F. S. Crittenden and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-23
ONLY WOMAN CON-

oNIh FEDERATE CAPTAIN
Richmond Correspondence Washihs TON
star IL, ,,,op,an
Miss Sally Tompkins. the only woman
,vho ever received from the coiiI eue g.,
acv A commission as captain 10
go ~ the Home for Needy Conleaer-
MAJ yyarosn this city Miss Tompklns
80 os Ioval TO the cause OF the South
,yae over Gen. Jubal Early hoteu
The only man who never TOOK tne
oath of allegiance ana VINO lioii
oaen e;rg If the war to the day oil ms
Saath never wore anything put
confederate gray. MISS FoilPN IN,
-, in her 73rd year, is in run pos
~" - all her faculties and talks
SaI,ahtfuliy of her experiences IN the
80 ma the work done by her for the
@en&adaracv She will not, however
sraaL axcept with modesty OF what
~ di5 for what she did was with the
.nirit and belief of one VINO KNOWS q
duty and does II. accepting liie
with a consciousness OF having per
,ormea nothing more than a duty.
49, romnkins was a woman OF 2S
.oars when the war broke out. She
"a annie means, but she was anxious
~ 40 her part-to show her devotion
20 the state and to the people OF the
couth. She believed the cause OF inc
Confederacy was just. she had SOM
IttlA experience as a nurse prior TO tRe
war when relative was badly wound
ed while out cunning. and she decldeo
that that experience would be worth
something. when the hospitals began
10 hIl up after the war had begun IN
earnest she decided that she could dc
hospital work.
OPENED HOSPITAL.
Judge John Robertson OF this city
had moved his family 10 the country
ana when Miss Tompkins announced
her intention OF opening a hospital foi
the caro- of the sick and wounded The
house was placed at her disposal she
equipped tire place from her private
purse and took with her the servants
from her household-the old family
servants, among them two colored wo
mcn-Betsy Ashford and Betsy Curtis
Miss Tompkins declares today that they
were the most devoted. honest and re
liable women the South CONTAINED, The,
renamed with her to tho end.
In 1852 the Confederate promulgated
an order directing that all private hos
pitfalls should be closed and the mel
assigned to duty in the hospitals unde
fhe control of the War Department
This was resented by the friends o
Miss Tompkins, who knew of the worI
khe had done and her sacrifice for tn
fsonfederacy. They appealed 10 tn
President of the Confederacy. but h
saw no way by which to prevent tn
execution of the order. At last. know
ing the charaeer of the work done b
MISS Tompkins. her zeal and desire
maintain the hospital, President DaVi
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-23

daughter. Miss Camilla Crittenden, OF
Greenville. s. c., will come to Mont
gonnery in few days to make their
home. They will be at 301 Adams
street for the winter.
y 70 d
The golf tournament at the Country
Club closed yesterday and the trophy
was won by Mr.. Michael Cody.
4 4 4
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Shafer have
returned from Elton, Ohio. where they
were called by the illness of his IA
Their.
4 4 4
Miss Fannie Simpson of Mountain
Creek Is the guest OF Colonel and Mrs.
J. NJ. Falkner.
X 4 X
Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Harmon have
gone to Mobile, where they are the
guests of their daughter, Mrs. Charles
Lebanon Taylor.
4 4 y
The Misses Pelzer, who have been
here for the summer. stopping at Bat
terry Park, will leave the latter part
of the week for Montgomery.-Ashe
Vile, N. c.. Citizen.
Il x 4
Mr.. and Mrs. F. a. Flowers have re-
turned to the city after an absence OF
over two months ss,ent in the noun
tains of Tennessee and North Caro-
lima.