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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
DUMA HALL WRECKED
SESSION OF RUSSIAN PARLIA-
MENT NOT DELAYED.

ST. PETERSBURG, March 15.-The cell
ing of the hall in the Taurida Palace, where
the lower house of parliament meets, col
lapsed at 6 o'clock this morning and caused
widespread wreckage among the seats be-
low
Though many rumors were circulated to
the effect that the fall of the ceiling was
the result of a plot to interfere with the
meeting of parliament Its purely accidental
character was clearly established. An ex-
animation showed that the nails and other
fastenings binding the ceiling to the raft
ers had not been replaced since the time of
Catherine II and broke under the extra
weight of the new decorations. The entire
section of the plastering and lathing COW
ering the center and left Of the house. and
a small portion of the right fell to the floor,
thirty feet below. A few heavy beams and
timbers were affected but the regular
structure of the roof was not injured
Escape Of the Opposition.
The aggregate weight of the ceiling ma
terial was so great that in it's fall it twist
ed the massive bronze electroliers in such
a way as to indicate that terrible catas-
trophe would have resulted had the fall
occurred a few hours later, during the ses-
sion of the house. The places occupied by
the president and ministers were not touch
ed but it was judged that few members of
the center party or of the left would nave
escaped death or serious injury. 1t was at
first thought that it would be necessary to
abandon todays session of the house, but
President Golovin, after a hasty consulta-
ton with the party leaders and an inspec-
ton of the available rooms, ordered chairs
to be placed in the rotunda at the entrance
of the palace and the session began with
scarcely half an hours delay.
The lower house will continue to hold its
sessions in the rotunda until the big hall
is repaired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
OXFORD VS.. CAMBRIDGE.
Both Crews Ready of Annual Boat
Race Tomorrow.

PUTNEY. England, March 15.-The Ok
ford and Cambridge crews which are to
take part in the annual boat race from
Putney to Mortlake. which will be started
at 3 O'Clock tomorrow afternoon, wound up
their training this morning with brief pad
dies The Cambridge men are the favorites
at 4 to on but both crews are above the
average of university "eights,' and the
Oxonians improved so rapidly after they
first appeared on the river here that good
race appears to be assured.
The Cambridge crew was ambitious to
beat all previous records and intend to row
against the clock as we'll as against their
opponents with the object of lowering the
record eighteen minutes forty-seven Sec
onds over the course, about four and a
quarter miles established by Oxford in
1893 and equaled by Cambridge in 1900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
Big Brokers' Offices Thronged.

Yesterday it was noticed that ali the big
brokers' officers uptown were thronged with
spectators watching the blackboards as the
fluctuations of the market were recorded.
New York tried to raise some ready cash
in Washington, but the local institutions
were chary of giving up, and it is said were
loath to loan money at home even upon
good security to support margins in the
stock market
Today equally as much interest was man
ifested in the local brokers' offices, but this
time by a different element The bargain
hunters were out in force, ready to snap
up some of the standard stocks that had
touched abnormally low figures. When the
tape started to reel off at 10 o'clock, giving
the quotations on the stock exchange in
New York, crowds stood around the boards
They growled in disappointment when
Reading, in 15,O00-share purchase, opened
the ball with an advance of 10 points, and
Pennsylvania, Steel, Copper and other
stocks showed from to 6 points advance
at the jump off
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
LOCAL OPTION FOR KENTUCKY.
Nearly the Entire State to Shut Out
the Saloon.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
LEXINGTON. KY, March 15.-With the
possible exception of Jefferson, Fayette,
Kenton. Campbell, McCracken and Daviess
counties the whole state of Kentucky will
probably be under the local option law
within another year. The reason for the
counties named remaining in the wet
column is that they contain cities of more
than 10000 people-enough saloon adherents
to successfully combat any efforts at local
option. There are 119 counties In Ken
lucky, and already between 95 and 100 are
under local option law.
The great distilleries that have helped to
make the state famous have not been run
ming full time this year, and several have
been abandoned. The latest county to vote
local option is Madison county the home
of Senator James B. McCreary aid birth
place Of ex-Gov. David r. Francis of Mis-
souri,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
rRA1NMEN KILLED IN WRECK.
Two Others Seriously Injured In
Ditching Of Erie Train.

MEANWHILE, Pa, March 15.-The sec
ond section of freight train No. IS on the
Erie railroad was ditched six miles east of
this place early today and Engineer R. D.
Logan and a brakeman were killed. Sew
eral other trainmen were seriously injured.
The train was composed of two engines and
twenty-one freight cars. 1t was running at
a fast rate of speed when the cross beam
on the forward engine dropped to the track
derailing the train. The entire train was
demolished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
Goldfield Labor Troubles.

GOLDFIELD, New, March blast
night the citizens OF Goldfield organized to
fight the Industrial Workers Of the World.
Every mine and every store will be closed
indefinitely after II o'clock today 1t is
agreed that no person in Goldfeld shall
employ any worker who is member of
the Industrial Workers of the World. 1t
has also been determined to back up the
American Federation of Labor in its effort
to organize the local trades. The citizens
have appointed 100 special officers to patrol
the city and preserve order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
LOUISVILLE STRIKE ENDED.
Street Car Service Resumed-Agree
ment Reached Last Night.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, March 15.-Car serv-
ice, which was interrupted last Sunday
morning by the strike of the street rail-
way employees, was resumed today on all
lines.
The old employees returned to work in
accordance with the agreement reached
last night between the officials of the COM
pany and the men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
AGAINST BANKER WALSH.
Federal Court Rules on His De-
murrer.

CHICAGO, March 15-Judge Anderson, in
the federal court today sustained the de-
murrer filed by the attorneys Of John r.
Walsh. the former president of the CHI
cago National Bank, to twenty-five counts
in the indictment charging Walsh with
misuse of the funds of the bank, and over
ruled the demurrer to the remaining counts,
1G0 in number.
In making his decision Judge Anderson
declared that twenty-five of the counts In
the indictments failed to properly declare
that there was any conversion of the
money of the bank to the use of the de-
PENDANT. All the other counts, he declared
were in proper form, and they would be al
lowed to stand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15

point. Gov. Deneen and his attorney gen.
eral are expected to give their views on
that subject.
In Washington there is deep and general
interest in the whole matter, arising from
the close utilization of financial. political
and legislative interests here, and the fact
that all these interests are bound up in the
outcome of future developments. This
weeks events in Wall street We're followed
with keenest attention in Washington. This
city is a considerable investor in securities,
and there is a large speculative element
hnro ole
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15

a few loans had been closed out today be-
cause of inability of the brokers to respond
to calls for additional collateral.
Sales of stocks at 80, o'clock were esti-
mated at 1900, 900 shares. Call money was
then quoted at per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15

the stand and I have done so. That must
be perfectly clear to every one here"
Il do not think" said Senator Overman
that Senator Foraker should feel that the
questions we have asked reflect on him.
Il have made this statement said Sena-
tor Foraker, lin order not to place the wit
ness in the position of making a misstate-
ment in respect to his relations with this
man."
Senator Foster remarked that he thought
that every member of the committee has
perfect right to talk with witnesses. He
said he simply wanted to ascertain who
ferguson Is and what he represents
is Ferguson a lawyer" asked Senator
Foster.
NO. he is not a lawyer" replied Mr..
Foraker
rs he an alleged lawyer" asked Senator
Warner.
No, don't think he claims to be law
yer. replied Senator Foraker.
He rather sought you instead of your
seeking him." asked Senator Warren.
No. he came to see me after this matter
was brought up, and when 1 got letter
that was anonymous l sent for him. 1 have
no objection to putting that letter in evil
dence If the committee requests me to do
so. When this matter came up l asked
that Mr.. Black of the Constitutional League
take charge of the case in the interests of
these soldiers. l did not want to do it,
But the committee said that it wanted me
to do 1t and | consented"
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Continued on Eleventh Page.)
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The last witness on the stand before re-
cess was taken was Macias G. Camayo a
Mexican employed in collecting the refuse
of the barracks at night Camayo was in
the rear of barracks d at II oclock on the
night of August 10. collecting the contents
OF ash cans when he heard two pistol Shots
Everything was quiet in the barracks. He
saw no lights except apparently coming
from an alley outside The wall and he
heard bullets flying overhead toward the
administration building. He saw no one,
until the call to arms was sounded and the
soldiers came out of their barracks.
A recess was then taken Tor luncheon.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-26

statements, published recently, is APP
proximately $366,000.
Such a showing as that above
speaks well for a city OF 10000 in
habitants. Were the total Of deposits
in all banks to be divided among the
10000 men, women and children of this
city, each person would have 1892.
The prosperity or general depression
of any city or town can pretty safely
be gagged by the condition OF its
banks with reference to the amount
of business transacted, deposits, loans,
etc.
The deposits of ss2. 100000 as stated
follows: Union National, approxi-
mately $3,700,O00; First National 49,
775,000; Observation-Disclosures. 3d.
100000; Northern State, $425.000.
Union National Bank.
The Union National bank Of Grand
Forks, standing as 1t does on the old
est bank corner in the state, occupies
a prominent place among the financial
institutions of North Dakota. 1t was
organized and incorporated in the year
1890 with a capitalization of 100000.
The eighty-first statement issued On
Nov. IL, ult., shows over three-quarter
million dollars assets and cash re-
sources alone aggregating $3.50, 900.
The liabilities of this $4,000 are di-
vided as follows: capital, 100000;
surplus and profits, $4,000; circula-
ton, $4,000 and deposits, 100000.
Hon. d. H. Beecher of this city is
at the head OF the instituted and the
policy pursued by him in the years
during which the bank has been in bus
mess has been one appreciative and
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-26
ANDY" BURT IS AUTHOR Of PHRASE
q AM RIDING ON THE WATER WAGON

peared in, being known as MAY
Cody" or Lost and Won" Way back
in the sixties when Burt was stationed
at Fort Leavenwcrth, Kansas, he was
met by the gang CT the Post, lot
OF roliclling devil-may-care officers en-
route to the suffers stores (the can
teen OF the old days. Come one,
Andy" they shouted. I'VE are going
to get drink" NO. fellows" he re-
piled. Il have quit" A friendly but
extremely heated argument rose be-
tween them, it ending by Burt's be-
ing carried eff tho field and toward
the canteen. He broke away finally
and climbed en- the big tank OF the
garrison water wagon. which happen
ed to be passing a. the time. and
was safe. Later in replying to SIM
liar invitation, Burt's rep reply was
II am still riding en- the water wag-
en- And Andy Burt is the author
OF that famous phrase which has trav-
elled about the world and is known
wherever the English language Is
spoken.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-26

Sands. assistant cashier, and the d.
rectors are A. Abrahamsen, J. A. Sor-
ley, j. Tingelstad, A. Swarstad. An
thcn Eckern, ]. H. Griffin, A. A. Wes-
teen, o. I. Ellestad, I. Il. Risteisen,
and s. Torgerson.
Northern State Bank.
AS an example of the rapid growth
which some institutions enjoy, due to
the premier ability of its officers, may
be cited the case of the Northern State
bank which was organized in 1901
and which now, though but about six
years old, enjoys the confidence as
we'll as the business of larg. num-
Der of cur leading citizens.
This institution Is capitalized at
$4,000 with q surplus OF $4,000 and
deposits in the neighbcrhcod of $685.
900. One gratifying and promising
thing in connection with this bank is
the fact that even in its infancy and
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-26

stituticn has capital of 100000 with
a surplus of $4,000 and undivided
profits of about $1,000. In this con-
nection It might be stated that as
national bank 1t owns no real estate,
the federal laws providing that no ma
tional bank be allowed to own prop
erty, with, perhaps, the exception of
the building which houses tho bank
itself.
j. Walker Smith, an CID timer in
Grand Forks, is ~. the head Of the
bank. C. E. Rand is vice president;
s. 8. Titus is cashier and ". II. Burr
and 1. A. Berg the popula" assistants.
The directors elected at the last meet
ing are c. E. Rand, w. II. Eurr. NJ. s
Titus, w. NJ. Rand, s. S. Titus and !.
Walker Smith.
Scandinavian. American
The Scandinavian bank, the newest of
the financial institutions in tho city.
is growing steadily. 1t was organized
in 1904 and opened its doors on the
LIST day Of September of that year. 1t
is in corner location in the Metro.
politan opera house block. Internally,
the view of the bank, which accom-
panies. shows the character OF the
establishment. The fixtures are of the
latest. costing in the neighborhood of
$4,000.
With capitalization of 10000, sur
plus and undivided profits of $4,000
and approximate deposits of $4O0,c0O.
the bank has a footing that is a sur
prise even to these who predicted an
optimistic outlook
The officers are: Anthem Eckern
president; A. Abrahamsen. vice-presi-
dent; T. T. Risteigen, vice-president:
Samuel Torgerson. cashier; Holcomb
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-26

from that to the present day, it has
paid handsome dividends. The build
ing up of $4,000 surplus alone is a
very good showing.
And the future prospects OF the
Northern State are the best. Its ofic-
ers are ingratiating themselves more
and more into the goodwill of the
citizens, and the location in the Secur-
ity Trust building is also improving
day by day, with the street car line
running past its entrances and the
federal building at its very portals.
l.. F. Thurber is president OF the
bank, Stephen Collins vice-president
and F. S. Sargent cashier. Mr.. Sar-
gent has an efficient and popular offic-
ial' to back him up in the person of
an assistant cashier. W. F.. Shulze
The directors are S. Collins, Alvin
Robertson, 7. Carter Griffith, l.. T..
Thurber and F.. S. Sargent.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-26
lBy E. c. snyder.l

Washington, March 26.-General
Andrew s. Burt, whose name will be
presented as national commander of
the army and navy unicn CT the United
States, and who, ii friends can make
him sc. will be elected to that office.
has in many particulars one of the
nest interestoing careers of any
officer en- the retired list of the army.
Andy" Burt, as he used to be known
in the west so many years ago that
it would be a shame to speak them
publicly, is the best all-around sports
man in the country and although he
is on the retired list of the army he
is as much of baseball fan" as
when baseball was invented. Burt
has been insisting that the umpires
should signal strikes and balls to the
or a ball. He insists that on hundreds
edge of what the umpire's decision
is en- that most interesting question
and fights and riots have been known
to grow out of the failure of persons
to hear an ump!re's decision.
Andy" Burt, enc OF est Indian
fightres ever, one of the best cavalry
officers in the army, whose theater of
operations were the vast plains of the
great west, was the first commission
ed officer to step over the line and
play bali with the men. He played
short-stop in company H" of the 9th
infantry, Lord only knows how long
ago. 1t was bold departure to take
in those days and contrary to the ircn
rule handed down firm the old army
A..
General Burt. while being an all
round soldier in his earlier days, was
no SLOUGH of a literary person, having
written for Buffalo Bill the first drama
that knight Of the plains ever APP
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-26

progressive, yet conservative enough to
suit the most careful investor. Sidney
Clarke has been cashier OF the bank
for years, while w. E. Fuller is the
able assistant cashier.
First National Bank.
The First National bank was organ
lied on Nov. l., 1881, under the title
of Citizens National bank and has the
distinction Of being the Oldest bank
now doing business in Grand Forks,
perhaps even in the state. The title,
Citizens National, was, in 1890, chang
ed.
The statement of condition issued
last November shows the total assets
to be approximately 100000. The in
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-26
IMPROVEMENTS At GRAFTON
Institution for Feeble Minded Will
Have Additions Made This Year
Plans on File Here.

The plans for the erection of q
boiler house and the building of an
addition to the institution for the
feeble minded at Grafton have been
placed on file in the Builders and
Traders exchange in Grand Forks.
Bids for the work to be done are be-
ing advertised for, and the bids are to
be opened on April 9. The building
at the institution is to be done as q
result of appropriations made by the
late legislature.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-26

Grand Forks people have approx
mately $4,000, 900 laid away for the
proverbial "rainy day..
The truth OF this statement was
learned by representative o. the
Evening Times, who today visited the
several banking institutions of the
city. and secured from each state
ment Of capitalization, amounts on de-
posit and surplus.
The ratio OF capital to deposits is
about as one Is to eight, the total
combined capital of the Union Nation
al, First National, Scandinavian and
Northern State banks, being $3.50. 900.
The aggregate surplus OF these
banks, as learned from their annual
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-26
Some Dramatic Notes

Associated Press to The Evening Times.
Baltimore, Md, March 25.-The Con-
reid Metropolitan Opera company ar
rived here early this morning and will
inaugurate its spring tour with per-
Torrance of LA Bcheme" this even
ing. The engagement will be conclud-
ed Wednesday night, when the COM
pany will go to Washington for an en-
gagemeEt of three nights. Among the
singers to be heard here are Emma
Games, Johanna Gadski, Enrico Caru-
SC, Pol Plancon and Antonio Scotti
Boston, March 25.-The Joe Weber
company arrived in Boston today and
will present Dream City" at the Colo
NAL theatre tonight. The company will
remain here two weeks, when it will
be taken to Baltimore.
Baltimore, March 25.-Baltimore's
new Yiddish theatre, the Baltimore,
will be formally opened tonight with
Jacob Adler in repertoire. The new
institution is the finest Yiddish play
house In the country outside of New
York. and besides the theatre proper.
which has seating capacity Of 1000,
the building contains a concert room,
a lecture room and assembly halls.
New York, March 25.-German men,
bers of the Metropolitan Opera COM
pany, including Van Rooy, Bugstaller,
Nine. Fremstat! and Nine. Schumann-
Heink, will remain in New York this
week to complete the cycle of Wag-
ner's Ring Of the Nibelung," which
will close the season OF grand opera
at the Metropolitan. "Siegfried" will
be given this evening and "Gotterdam-
merung" on Wednesday evening. The
German singers will join ether men,
bers of the company at Boston next
Monday.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-26

St. Joseph. Mo-. March 26.-The Mi
ssouri and Kansas Trapshooters'
league commenced its first tourna-
ment OF the season today. Many
sportsmeh from both states are par
ticipating in the shoot. which will
last through tomorrow. The next
tourney Of the league will be held at
Fort Scott, Kan. on May 10 and IL.