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The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-07

Minneapolis. Sept. AT an eXecu-
tive meeting of The Ballinger-Pinchot
investigating committee today reso-
luton was introduced holding that
the secretary of the interior was an
unfaithful public oGlcer and should
be removed
Representative Madison. the Repub-
lican Insurgent from Kansas. offered
a substitute resolution, holding that
the allegations which have been made
by Clifford Pinchot and Louis CLAWS,
a former chief OF field division of
the general land office, were sustain
ed.
Representative James of Kentucky
offered an amendment TO Representa-
tive Madisons substitute resolution.
providing for the removal OF Mr.. Bal
linger from office and Mr. Madison
adopted the amendment
The vote came up on the substitute
OF Mr.. Madison as amended by the
motion of MIR. James and the roll was
called, Those voting for the substi-
tute were
Fletcher, W. e. Purcell of North
Dakota. a Democrat, Representative
James NJ. Graham OF Illinois, Demo
crat. Representative Madison, Re-
publican, and Representative James.
While this vote was being taken.
Senator George Sutherland Of Utah
Republican, and Representative SAM
uel w Mccall Of Massachusetts, Re
publican, lett the committee room In
sisting that the full committee should
be present.
The Democratic members replied
that they had been months consider
ing the evidence; that a quorum was
present and had a right TO transact
business Senator Nelson took the
voting. voting present himself and
: then made the ruling that no quorum
was present
Mr.. James made the point of order
that no member had raised the point
of no quorum.
The committee then took a recess
until Friday al 10 o'clock, at which
tie reports in keeping with the reso-
luton of Senator Fletcher and the
amendment thereto by Representative
Madison will be submitted.
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-07
AMERICAN AVIATOR
ATTEMPTS FLIGHT

Paris. Sept WeymaDn. the
American aviator, started just before
non today in an attempt 10 win the
special NIicbelin prize of 100000 Of
fered for the first aviator who, with a
passenger. flies in six hours from
Paris TO the top of Puy de Dome, after
circling the steeple OF the cathedral at
Clermont-F Ferrand.
The conditions OF the prize demand
a feat considered the most difficult yet
cut out for the air men. When NJ.
Mlchelin offered the prize (which
must not be Confounded with the
Michelin aviation troJhy offered for.
the longest annual fight In an on
closure). it was thought by some he
was joking However, the premium
stood and subsequently Louis Paulhan
announced that he would undertake
the journey.
To Weymann falls the honor of the
first try. He ascended at Buc at l1:45
o'clock this morning and at II 5S Off
cially crossed the starting line above
st Cloud He used a Farnum biplane
and carried a passenger as required.
The rules provide that the aviator
may start anywhere in the department
of the Seine OF Seine Et Ois. He
must first turn u complete circle
around the Arc de TTiumphe in Paris
and. arriving at Clermont-Ferrand. he
must circle the spires of the cathedral
and make a landing on the summit OF
the Puy de Dome. The trip must be
made with two persons In the ma
chine and within six hours.
The Puy de Dome Is mountain 400
feet high near Clermont Ferrand. Tho
distance to be covered is 2l7 miles
"as the crow files
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-07
WORLD MARKETS
STOCKS DECLINED AND
THEN ADVANCED SOME

New York Sept THE tendency
of stocks at the opening were for D
lower level. Baltimore and Ohio was
the only important exception. Read.
Ing declined 1 IL. Union Pacific and
st. Paul | and Atchison, New York
Central. United States Steel and Ana
conda large fractions The market
was narrow and professional.
The depression was overcome and
there was slow recovery which
brought the list up to near where IL
left off Yesterday. Bethlehem Steel
sagged il aud Northern Pacific. Rock
Island preferred, Sloss Sheffield Steel
/, before the rally became effective
Improving copper prospects helped n
recovery. Animation went out Of the
market as prices rose. Nackay com
panies gained So. American Hide
and Leather preferred fell l.
Bonds were steady.
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-07
DEMOCRATS INslsTENT.

Minneapolis. Sept democratic
members of the Ballinger.Pinchot con-
eressional investigating committee.
which held an executive session to-
day. were still insistent that some ac-
ton be taken authorizing the pub
lication OF the findings of the COM
mittee as soon as they can be formu'
lated
Whether the matter would be dis
posed 81 this morning was not GER
tain. although the Democrats were all
agreed upon the plan of forcing, as
soon as practicable. announcement ot
the decision of the minority and the
minority respecting the controversy.
Representative Graham OF Illinois
and Ollie NJ James OF Kentucky were
looked upon to argue for their plan.
should the matter be taken up today.
Prior to the session one OF the Dem
ocratic representatives said;
I'VE are disposed TO be reasonable.
but what we want is some action on
the report. There Is no good reason
for holding back the findings"
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-07
BURROWS
DEF FEAIED
Representative Town
send Has Won byOver
$4,000 Majority

Detroit. Sept 7.-IndIcahons are
that Representative Townsend ma
jority over Senator J, c. Burrows. In
Yesterdays primary election contest
for the Repubncan Endorsement Tor
United States senator, viii exceed 2o.'
600.
With less than half dozen OF the
eighty-three counties not heard irom'
Charles f. Osborne, the winning can
dldate for the Republican nomination
for governor. has 10000; Patrick II.
Kelly. 25.321. and Amos Mussellman'
29.914.
Tho Republican nomination for lieu
,enant.covernor shows for thirty-SiN
counties: John Q. Ross of MusHoe-
can. 2l COG: l. y. Dickinson OF Char-
lotte IL .ss9, and III. c. Rice of Benton
Harbor. 1855.
Representative Henry McMoron OF
Port Hurop won his fight for renomi-
nation IN the Seventh district by about
500 majority over Louis c. Champion
OF Lspear
w. A Wedemeycr OF ann ATbor de-
fcated former Congressman Henry G.,
smith of Adrian for the Republican
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-07
Host Dramatic Moment Of the Conservation
Congress Reached When, as Senator Bever=
idge Starts to EulOgize PinchOt, the
People Indulge in Great OutburSt

Baker. and so appointed Mr., Con.
dra"
Il am still chairman" declared Mr..
Hines. Il was regularly appointed,
did not decline the honor and have
not been asked by President Baker TO
relinquish the place. Since certain
OF the Illinois delegation has seen fit
to play cheap politics, ] shall stick
and fight Il out"
"Isham Randolph. ]. T. Lcnfesty,
Kellogg Falrbank, r. L. Melandy and
others of the Illinois delegation at
tempted TO straighten out the affair
with President Baker before today'S
session began, but Mr. Baker could
not spare the time.
The meeting OF the credentials COM
mittee Is scheduled for this evening.
Mr. Hines attitude seomed 10 prom
ise that there would be two chairman
present
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-07
OLLIE J TE
IS PLEASED
Overwhelming Victory
For the Opponent of
Special Interests

Milwaukee, Sept 7.-Reports re-
ceived up to IL O'Clock this morning
indicate that Senator La Follette's plu-
rality for denomination was $4,000
votes over his opponent Samuel n.
Cook
La Toilette ran at least 10000 votes
ahead of the state ticket. which is ac-
counted for by reason OF the several
candidates running for the guber-
Material nomination.
The pluralities of McGovern and the
other members OF the La Toilette state
ticket, with the exception or Turner.
the dead man. are estimated at 10000.
Milwaukee. Sept Robert NJ. La
Toilette, United States senator. car
ried Wisconsin yesterday in the pri-
mary election by an overwhelming
majority over Samuel A Cook OF Nee
nah Figures are incomplete even-in
Milwaukee county. and will not be
known, perhaps. for day or two
from throughout the state.
In this county the senior senator's
plurality will easily reach beyond
5000, and estimates are given of his
nomination over his opponent by
vote of TO J. There is no doubt that
La Toilette will have control OF the
platform committee at Madison, and
that he will have the next legislature
back OF him. So big was his vote that
Il carried with II n large majority Of
the legislative nominees.
The La Toilette state ticket, headed
by Francis Il. McGovern. is also noml-
mated Thomas Morris of La Crosse,
the La Toilette supporter. was nomi-
mated for lieutenantgoyenor
The insurgents added to their
strength by the nomination of Henry
c. Cochems. the former University OF
Wisconsin football star. for congress.
CochemS defeated Stafford for renomi-
nation in the Fifth district. Cochems
is the man who placed La Toilette In
nomination for president OF the last
Republican national convention.
When Senator La Toilette was notl-
fed of his triumph. he made the FOL.
lowing statement:
''It shows the people are awake to
their interests. determined TO restore
representative government. This
splendid victory Is nothing personal
II is the command OF the people that
they choose to rule themselves and
viii not longer suffer themselves to be
dominated by special interests"
Congressman Charles II. Weisz.
Democrat. easily defeated Burt VII
liams OF Ashland I'm the race for
United States senator OF his party.
Aside from the Republican state
ticket and the United States sena,
torlal nominations, few of the nomi-
nations were contested.
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-07
ONE MAN is
ANCERE D
National Conservation
Congress Stirred Up
Mr.. Hines

ST Paul. Sept. With the big fea-
turcs of the National Conservation
congress over with. the address OF
President Taft and former President
Roosevelt, the delegates expressed
their determination today TO get down
10 business The meetings OF Mon
day and Tuesday were fairly lost in
welcoming the distinguished speak
Ors. leaving the balance OF the pro-
gam TO all hut empty benches
Chairman Pardee Of the resolutions
committee called that body 10 order
today before the congress resumed
The membership OF the committe is
said to indicate that the platform 10
he recommended TO pe convention
win be strongly along the lines OF
national control as favored by Pres
dent Roosevelt and Clifford Pinchot.
The committee Is composed as FOL
lows.
Geo Clar. California. chairman;
John A. Fox. Arkansas: p. T. Cool
idge. South Carolina w. c. McGear,
Districi OF Columbia. W. B. Baker
illinois, William III. Dye, Indiana;
Robert Hunter, Iowa: Alex Mitchell,
Kansas: C. c. Krashman, Kentucky
Mr. Mindon. Louisiana: Cyrus c. Bah.
Maine; Mr. Meeklns. Maryland h \.
starp, Massachusetts,. E. b. Robin
son aud / A. Dubois, Minnesota.
Francis KlSs Michigan; H. T. white
Held. Mississippi; Geo. B. Logan, Mis-.
sourl; Rudolph Won Tobel and f. l.
Newman, Montana. Woodruff Ball
Nebraska; r W. Kelsey. New Jersey
Fleming Jones. New Mexico. j. II
Whipplo. New York: j. H. Boyle
North Dakota: Benjamin Martin. Ok
Hpma. Calcom a. Goody. Oregon
MP McCraig, Pennsylvania; II. 4
border Rhode Island; s II, Cowan
Texas. Harden Bennion. Utah: l. c
White West Virginia: W. J. Irwin
Wisconsin. and Jerome ]. Day, Idaho
Addresses by j ]. Hin. Senator
Beverldgc and Secretary of Agricul
ture Wilson were on the days pro
gram
Edward H. Hines, the Chicago mm
Der man, whose appointment as chair
man Of the credentials committee wa
opposed by the Illinois delegation be
cause OF gossip connecting his nnm
1ith the money alleged 10 have flE
ured IN the election of Senator Lori
mer. was IN q hghung mood today
He declared he would not resign III
chairmanship under Gre Mcanwhil
President Baker OF the congress. aci
lng under the impression that Nj
Hines Ind withdrawn, announced th
appointment OF c. f. Condra OF III
University OF Nebraska
Understood that Mr. Hines di
not want the place, explained Nj
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-07

81. Paul. Sept THE two opening
ideas of the conserving natural re-
sources met sQuarely today when
Senator Beveridge. in an eloquent
speech. declared for national control,
while James J. Hill argued on the
contrary.
Clifford Pinchot received an ovation
that furnished the most dramatic mo-
mcnt Of the congress. The former
forester, the object of a wild demon
stration by the audience, stood with
tcars streaming from his eyes until
the outburst of cheers had subsidized
and the spectators were again in their
seats
Just what Senator Beveridgc was
trying 10 say complimentary to Mr.
Pinchot was drowned in the roar tina,
arose, the moment the trend of mis-
remarks became apparent
Clifford Pinchot," said the speak
er. and the outburst started. II grew
until every one WAS yelling and the
whole house was on It's feet waving
hats and handkerchiefs.
Senator Beyeridge had no sooner re-
tired than cries of ''Pinchot, Pinchot'
rang through the house. He was
dragged forward by Mr., Baker. His
voice shook as he spoke
1T Is magnificent" he said, Ito
hear the sound policies of conserva-
tlon acclaimed as has been done here
today Conservation has won out l
thank YOU"
Senator Beveridge sounded his key
note in the statement. This Is one
nation. not forty-six nations"
Mr Hill said there were dangers in
separable from national control. The
machine was too big and remote" he
said. and its operation too slow and
costly
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-07
ORGANIZE INTERNATIONAL
PURE MILK LEAGUE

New York. Sept Prominent
women of this city have organized
the international Pure MIX league,
which will have members in England
and other countries as weH as in the
United states, The organization Will
devote Itself to the investigation of
problems in connection with the pro-
duction OF clean, pure milk at prices
within the reach of persons of mod
crate means,
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-07
ARE TO Be
BLOWN Up
Warning Issued to the
Chief of Police of
Burlington, Iowa

Burlington, Ia, Sept Chief of
Police HilJz yesterday received an
anonymous communication informing
him that his home and that Of Mayor
Cross. as well as the First National
Bank building, would be blown up
with dynamite, September 10. and for
him and all parties concerned to pre-
pare for the disaster.
The letter mentions the explosion
in the Grand Opera House here Sun
day
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-07
TEARS STREAM FROM PINCnOT'S EYES
As GREAT AUDIENCE CHEERS HIM

grow more crops every year but not
enough to feed our increasing pop.
ulation and keep up our exports.
The federal government Is eXpend
ing large sums TO irrigate more land
which Is wise, but the amount OF
water impounded Is small compared
with the volume that flows to waste
In a recent visit TO the mountain
states ] saw that the most advanced
localities are every year making more
reservoirs to hold winter and spring
flows OF waters that Go free OF mans
restraint TO the ocean. The nation,
the states and private enterprises
Continued on Page Scven)
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SLAYER OF FLAGMAN

st, Louis. Sept ALBERT Jean.
sougt by the police as the slayer of
Flagman ] NJ. Wine and the robber
of passengers on a Burlington train
last night, was arrested today He
admitted jumping on the train at the
union station. He said he got on in
front of the baggage car and rode
about 100 yards. When searched he
had no money
Witnesses identified him as the man
who swung aboard the sleeper He
lives at 1915 West Monroe street. Chi
cago.
His companion, Emil Freund. is also
held Freund did not get on the train.
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-07
PENIVC Up
OF ALASKA
Advocated by Attorney
General Wickersham
After Seeing Country

Seattle. Wash. Sept Attorney
General George w Wickcrsham. who
returned from q tour Of Ala5kn last
night in company With Secretary OF
Commerce and Labor Charles Nagcl.
declares himself strongly in favor oil
Alaska's development In an inter
view he said;
Transportation is necessary 10 the
growth OF Alaska and coRl is neces-
sary to transportation" said he. 'It
does seem rather llogical. 10 gay the
least. that the. railroad companies IN
Maska had beNn forced to pay S1i
a ton for Japanese OF British Colum
bia coal when they have much bette
fuel near them.
Il believe that congress will th
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-07
Senator Sutherland Of Utah Tries to Protect
Ballinger by Breaking the QuOrum==-Chair=
man Nelson, After Decision IS Reach
ed, Makes an Arbitrary Ruling

nomination for representative in the
Second district. and in the Twelfth
district Rev. Olen Young won his con-
test with Angus w. Kerr OF Tauriam.
Congressman Washington Gardner
of the Third district was defeated by
j. NJ c. Smith of Charlotte but all the
remaining Republican congressman
were rcnominated
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-07
NEW ORLEANS WINS peNNANT.

Memphis, Sept 7.-As the result of
yesterdays games in the Southern
league. New Orleans has cinched the
ponnant. although the season Will not
end until September II. The New
Orleans team obtained an early lead
and has rarely been pressed, although
three weeks ago Atlanta bad chance.
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-07
@ o O o @ o Q O O 0 O o O o
NEW MEXICO is
EVIDENTLY REPUBLICAN

Albuquerque. y. NJ, Sept. ..
, Further returns from yester-
days election of delegates to
the constitutional convention
confirm last nights indications
, that the Republicans VIII have
a slight majority OF the one
J hundred delegates.
Enough Republicans are
pledged 10 the lnlatiye and ref
erdum. however. II Is claimed.
10 secure the adoption OF these
measures as part OF the new
constitution.
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-07
Ballinger 10 Be Removed From Office

IlCll COTlDllduNt WIN a hlNAi
in fact did not apply 10 the character
of the land obtained or the use to
which 1t was put For example tim
Der and coal lands have been taken
under the homestead act, water pow
er reservoir sites taken as mineral
entries. Such frauds as these can
only be prevented by vigorous exec
utive action and never ceasing vigil
Dnce of executive officers. Often the
most perfect paper proof OF claims
covers the grossest violation OF the
law
Prevented Stealing.
Much has been said In recent years
about executive usur"tion in admin
istering the land iaWR, out have yet
TO learn of a specific case The crit
les of honest, vigorous enforcement
OF the land laws and the opponents
OF the measures proT 4 to improve
land laws are not really interested in
the abstract theory Of executive pow
cr They objected TO the new order
OF things because it prevented them
from stealing public lands.
Exactly as the cry OF executive
usurpation was raised. so now the
ghost of state rights Is dragged out
to frighten the public There is no
real conflict between nation and
states in dealing with the public lands
and the use of natural resources.
Wherever the Jurisdictions overlap,
neither should withdraw, but by co.
operation, they should provide for
such regulation as viii prevent pri-
Vate and special interests from eS-
Gaping effective public regulation and
supervision.
No infringement Of Rights.
For example the proposition to
transfer to the several states all pub.
lie lands adapted TO use for reser-
yoir OF dam sites Is absolutely wrong.
1t Is not an infringement of the rights
of the states or of the nation to
keep and provide for the use of such
lands, but would be a flagrant viola.
tion OF duty ii the nation gave away
its power to safeguard the public
interests against the aggression of the
special interests that are seeking To
control and monopoliZe the water
power of this country
What ! have said about lands used
Tor water development applies as well
to the coal. phosphate and timber
Another phase of the question OF
national control and duty must not be
forgotten Exactly as commerce has
become a subject OF national concern
ond control, so have become the use
and development of our natural re
sources of life In each case, the
common good can be safeguarded. the
public welfare promoted, and the
great special interests made really
subject TO public control. provided
only the federal government exercises
10 the fun the powers 1t has over the
public domain and It's priceless re
eources.'
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-07
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Metal Market.

New York Sept 7.-Standard COP
rer weak. spot and October l2-l2 IL
712.20-
lead dun $t4Oq45o; New York
,ar silver, 81 5-S.
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Chicaao Live stock.

Chicago. Sept 7.-Cattle-Receipts
estimated at $4,000; market steady.
Beeves s4.SOGS.lO: Texas steers.
s3.75@G.OO: western steers, s45o@
720. stockers and feeders, $4,000
ego: COWS and heifers. S240@650;
calves, $700@9.25.
Hogs-Receipts estimated at 10000;
market 56l0c off Light. S9.35@
1000: mixed, sS.SO@9,S5; heavy, 1855
1850: rough, sS.6519.5O. good TO
choice heavy, SS.9O00.6O; pigs, $3.50
900; bulk Of sales. sS.90@940.
Sheep-Receipts estimated at 35.-
600; market steady and 10c o.. Ma
tive, S2.S56460; western. S3.25G $50;
yearlings, $475Q5.75; lambs, native,
$5.25G710. western. s5.75G7O5.
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Chicago Produce.

Chicago. Sept. -Butter-Firm;
cronmeries, "a il-2GSOc; dalries. 23a
27c.
Eggs-Firm: at mark. cases In
cludod, 14@17c; arsts. 21c: prime
firsts. 2Ge.
Cheese-Steady; dairies. 16@l6 IA;
twins. l5d15 1-2c; young Americas.
l61-9G1G SIC: long horns 1Gq16 l-ic.
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Omaha Livestock.

Omaha. Sept 7.-Cattlc-Receipts.
400: market steady Native steers,
S5 .0O6S. 90; cows and heifers. $500
65.S5, western steers, $S.75@6.SO; ;
stockers and feeders. S3.2646 $50:
calves. s350@7.25.
Receipts. 5.400. market
steady. Heavy, $S.S5a9.25; mixed.
SS.S5M9.1O: pigs. Ss.50@9.50; bulk of
sales. Ss.50I920,
Sheep7Receipts. 19,5oo: market
steady. Yearlings. S4605.30: ewes.
S3.75Gi25; lambs, S6.0066.I5.
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Sugar and Coffee

New York. Sept 7-S9gaT-Raw,
dull, Muscovado. $3.50: centrifugal.
&c test. S3.s2, molGsses sugar. 1857.
Refned weak.
Coffee-spot n-m; No. Rio. 10 Ia;
No. : Santos, 10 7-sc.
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-07

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THE INDICATIONS ARE THAT The
WEATHER WILL BE INCREASED
CloUOINESS WITH RAIN TO-
NIGHT OR TOMORROW. COOL.
ER.
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