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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-09-02
ATTEMPT At
MURDER FAILS
Discharged Employe Attacks
Railway Official
DUEL TO DEATH RESULTS

Chief Special Agent Ray Of the Great
Northern Escapes Several Bullets
and Bottle Of Nitrog'ycerin Thrown
Fails to ,ExpIode-Ray Then Fires
Several Shots at His AssaiIant, KILL
ing Him.
st. Paul, Aug. 31-Failing in an at
tempt to assassinate Chief Special
Agent Alton G. Ray of the Great
Northern road by firing five shots
from revolver at him G. P. Welsh, a
discharged agent Of the road, hurled a
bottle of nitroglycerin at his former
chief in the latter's office.
The deadly fluid failed to explode
and Mr.. Ray shot his assailant dead as
he lodged into an anteroom.
The ARRAY was the elimination of a
number of threats Welsh had made
against his former chief.
Welsh, after having shot George
Miller at Duluth on June 21, was dis
charged by Mr. Ray, who declared
Welsh had done so without provoca-
ton.
Walsh left the employ of the Great
Northern July 81 and since that time
had been calling at Rays Office almost
daily, asking for unemployment and
demanding a recommendation. When
Ray refused to have anything to do
with him he became ugly and said
that he would kill him.
After the shooting Ray accompanied
Detective Frank Fraser to police head
quarters under technical arrest await
ing the action of the coroner.
Shortly after Chief Clerk Lew Hess
of Mr.. Rays Office arrived at his desk
in the Great Northern building Welsh
came in and without a word drew a
long black gunmetal revolver of 81
caliber from his pocket and opened
fire.
Both Hess and Ray lodged and
knelt on the floor, Ray feeling for his
gun. Welsh fired five shots in quick
succession, all of which spattered on
the plaster behind the desk and with
in few inches of Rays head.
AssaiIant Empties Revolver.
Welsh fired with his right hand and
seemed to be feeling for something in
his pocket with his left. AS Ray got
his Colts automatic into action Welsh
fired his last shot.
rNhor hn ho whit nh,
he had drawn from his pocket. The
stream of bullets which was pouring
from Rays gun seemed to confuse the
former employe and he put little force
behind his attempt. Ray did not re-
alize until afterward that the package
contained nitroglycerin, with fuse and
cap attached almost enough to de-
stroy the entire building and perhaps
kill the 200 employees.
Rays shots were deadly. While
those of his antagonist were spatter-
ing harmlessly over his head at least
four of the six bullets in his auto
matte pistol took effect.
Welsh staggered into the ante-room
adjoining and Ray, greatly excited,
was dragged from the room by his
subordinates who had rushed in when
the firing started.
Police headquarters was notified
and sent a patrol wagon, containing
a number of detectives and officers to
the scene. Tie officers found Welsh
dead. Police SC-55cc:. Dohm, who was
one of the first to arrive, said that
either two Cd tie she's. one through
the right temple and another through
the stomach. would have caused al
most instant death.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-09-02
Duluth Wheat and Flax.

Duluth, Aug. 29.-Wheat-To arrive
and on track--No. l hard, $1.14A; No.
l. Northern, s1.135s; No. 2 Northern,
S1.0S5s; Sept, $1.135s; Dec, $1.15;
May, $1.181a. Flax-On track, in store,
to arrive and Sept, $2.4912; Oct, ST.
391a; Nov, $3.50; Dec, 1924.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-09-02
St. Paul Live Stock.

St. Paul. Aug. 29-Cattle- to
choice steers, s4.50@5.Oo; fair to good,
$300@3.50; good to choice COWS and
heifers, $400@4.50; veals, $650@7.00.
Hogs-SS.60@S Sheep Wethers,
$3.75@4.00; yearlings, $4.25@5.00:
spring lambs, $5.25@6.35.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-09-02
GRAIN AND PROVISION PRICES
MINNEAPOLIS Wheat.

Minneapolis, Aug. 29-Wheat-
Sept, $1.113s @1.11Hs; Dec. $113%;
May, $1.173s. On track-No. / hard,
$114M; No. 1 Northern, $1.13% OIL.
l4H; No. Northern, $108%@1.11%;
No. Northern, 5%@1.o9B.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-09-02

A q. VERNON, Attorney at Law, First
"a. Nat. Bank Building, Little Falls
MINI. Telephone.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-09-02

r w. ASALY, Attorney at Law Hes
L. quarters in Monahan bio. Phone
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-09-02

7 9. MILLSPAUGH, physician and eu
u geon, Flyn block Office hours: / &c
D. N. and to p. m. Residence corr
Third ave. and Third St. S. E.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-09-02

~. OF Victoria University. Month";,
Canada. Surgeon to St. Gabriel Hospit,
Office houra to 10 q. ~. and to 4 ..
office in Monahan Building: resiteu*
corner OF Third street and Second ave, n
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-09-02
The Sartoriai Limit.

What is the sartorial umit-A straw
hat with an overcoat? A fur coat with
low shoes? A short skirt with decol-
lete waist? A panama with a raincoat
and rubbers? Or what other chop
suey regalias." as a critical New York.
er terms them ?-Chicago Tribune.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-07
sULZER FOR FREE MEAT.
Bill Introduced Also Removes Tariff
on Cattle.

The first effort made in the present
session of the House Of Representatives
to have change made in the Payne
tariff law was by the introduction to-
day by Representative Sulzec of New
York of a bill Ito repeal the duty on
meats and cattle.
All meats and all cattle imported for
use as foods are to be placed on the
free list by the bill
In view of the fact that the meat
trust is selling meat cheaper by from
to L. cents pound in London than
in the United States" said Mr.. Sulzer
lit seems that all meats should be on
the free list"
He declared he would endeavor to get
hearing on the bill before the ways
and means committee ~ soon a. pos
sible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-07
JUDGE DE LACY'S REPORT.
Decrease in Juvenile Delinquency
Shown by Records of His Court.

decrease i'm juvenile delinquency. as
shown BY the records of the District Jul
yenile Court for the year ended June 3O
asst. is shown by its annual report which
President Taft submitted 10 the Senate
today.
Judge De Lacy shows that there were
3ls1 cases. in which children were di-
rsctIy involved. before the court during
the year. and points out that this is la
less than the previous year-a reduction
of 4 per cent There were j55 adult Of
tenders before the court, 1t is reported,
most of them charged with failing to sup
port their wives and minor children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-07
OFFICIALS VIEWS HEARD.
Telegraph and Telephone Companie.
as Common Carriers.

With view TO reaching satisfac-
tory determination of the application of
the present interstate commerce act to
telegraph and telephone companies the
interstate commerce commission today
gave hearing to officials of telegraph
and telephone companies which. by
terms of the law, are made common
carriers.
1t was not the purpose of the COM
mission to determine the status of any
particular company, but rather to in
duce Il discussion of the meaning and
application of the law to the new COM
mon carriers generally
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-07
Charged With Grand Larceny.

Frank A. Boernstein of 100 street and
Frederick Gooch, 1904 F. street north
west. were arrested today by Detectives
Burlingame and Weldon and held 10
answer charge of grand larceny. 1t Is
alleged that they took a picture machine
and several rolls of pictures belonging
to the Capital Film Company, 80 18th
street northwest.
The defendants state that they expert
enced trouble with their employers in
regard to salary. and the question III
volved in the taking Of the property. they
think, is one for the civil, and not the
criminal, courts to solve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-07
REDUCING INTEREST CHARGES
Commissioners Arrears of Taxes
Bill introduced in Senate.

The Commissioners bill to reduce the
interest charges by half to be collected
on arrearages of general taxes levied
prior to July l. 1868, and now due, was
introduced today by Senator Gallinger
and referred to the Senate District com
mittee.
The District officials hope to collect
several hundred thousand dollars i'm back
taxes as a result of the passage of such
a measure. In a letter to the chairman
of the Senate District committee they
point out that similar measure passed
several years ago was followed by the
payment of half million in back taxes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-07

for the American people if you could
persuade Congress to accept some such
proposition as this.
Senator Gallinger was sponsor for
the bill whiNh would give George
Washington University the benefits of
the Morrill, land acts. 1t was referred
to the Senate committee on agriculture.
After numerous hearings and much in
vestigation that committee reported the
bill for the favorable action of Con-
gress. The measure which Senator
Gallinger introduced today was re-
ferred to the committee which he
heads-the District committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-07
A Good
Digestion

means q man or woman good for something
trees sitter eating. sick headaches. nausea. bad
taste. unpleasant breath. cannot and good In
anything bc of much use in the world.
But these symptoms are only signs that the
stomach needs q little care and attention and
~ cid that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-07
SANTA CLAUS|S IN TOWN.
ALONG WITH HIS RIVALS
Holiday Shoppers Who Visit
Stores Now Will Find
Wonderful Array.
This is early shopping day.

Ihis is early shopping dav.
Ae s'oIes are crowded, but there IL
ava! room for more. Everything that
Is beautiful or useful for sift-makinc is
ready Tor the purchaser. and the sm;,,n,.
clerks are alert
Na'ure' TOO, is i'm JOYOUS sympathy win
| the nti-Christmas-eve- last-rl,sb-crus.d.
ana her smiling sky and warm sunshine
never mind about that snowstorm-ar.
''s factors III the success of the day
Sahta 1iaus reisns supreme, bur n. l.
not without rivals. The TOW ,lepar,,nsn,
y, sa'n VI Inc Dig stores is CHALLENGED h.
gIhef sections that appeal to ernw,, fn,L
Ihere are furs of every desira hi. ,,.,, ~.
eoicr ana style; jewelry counters r.,,
/. iast-minute designs displayed ina col, .n,i
| SILVER and the new oXidized metals tho,
49, as settings for glowing stones:
there are silk waists and embroiSera,''
fiannels packed in dainty boxes. and dres
patterns or every tint and weave heirs
ana newest buckles: dressy hits of lac
and lawn made into the most captivating
neck pieces: warm fluffy knit SINNERS e..
lounging and dainty dressy STYLES for tha
dance. 80
Gifts Of All Grades.
There are-well. there's about every
thing under the sun to tempt ones purse
"a temptation that one gladly Yields TO
because of the happiness the gift Will
bring TO loved ONES at home or TO their
friends wherever the holidays may find
them. And the beauty of il all Is that
everything is worth the money ii costs
Merry, Good-Natured Crowd.
1t is good-natured crowd-just big
enough crowd to be merry and busy.
with no danger to ones toes or temper
and the managers OF the big stores are
happy-not because Of the crowd itself
for 1t isn't Il patch on the last-ininute
jam-but because it means a betterment
for the clerks and messengers and dray-
men. because. too. il means for the GUS
toner. happier Christmas eve
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-07
AnythiMK Lost.

The Lost ad' rate in The Star is only
One Cent word each time Smallest
charge fifteen cents. Most people are
honest and will return an article il they
can IL they know who the owner is. Be
sure to tell them through The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-07
COLLEGE At CAPITAL
Bill to Secure Morrill, Act Bene-
fits for Washington.
INTRODUCED IN SENATE
Would Appropriate $1,000,00 for
Site and Buildings.
IS PLAN OF EDMUND J. JAMES
President of University Of Illinois
Suggests Administration by
Board of Twelve Trustees.
rs PLAN OF EDMUND J. JAMES

The establishment of a federal college
of agriculture and mechanic arts In tile
District of Columbia is proposed in biF
Which Senator Gallinger introduced todaNI
The running expenses are to be paid
out of the public Treasury, by an extern
sion of the Morrill, act for the benefit OF
colleges to the District of Columbia.
An appropriation of 100000 for the
purchase of a site for the college and the
erection of suitable buildings is provided.
This is to take the place of the 30,0Oo
acres of land, provided in the original
laws. for each senator and representative
to which the benefiting states were en-
titled.
Board of Twelve Trustees.
The proposed college under the terms
of the bill is to be managed by board
of trustees consisting of twelve members
The Secretary of Agriculture, the United
States commissioner of education and
the chairman of the board of District
Commissioners are to be eX-officio mem
bers.
Three of the others are to be appointed
by the House. three by the Senate and
three by the President. These nine are
to serve for six years, but one-third OF
them must be appointed every two
years.
1t was proposed ut the last session that
the Morrill, act should be amended to
include the District of Columbia in its
| benefits. The George Washington Uni
versity was named as the specific bene-
ticiary.
In presenting the present measure Sem
atOr Gallinger made it clear that lie was
acting on a request OF an outsider Pa
pers filed with the bill show that its
author is Edmund j. James. president OF
the University Of Illinois.
President James was active in opposi-
| ton to the measure now pending before
| the Senate extending the benefits OF the
Morrill, land act to the George Washing
| ton University. In letter to Senator
Gallinger Mr.. James suggests that this
/ bill is free from objections which were
raised against the George Washington
| measure.
Statement of President James.
| II believe that there would be genera
satisfaction in the country at the crea
| ton of such an institution in the Dis
mot only because it would serve the pur
| poses of the people of the District. bu
because owing to it's location and con
seuuent intimate connection with the De
| partment OF Agriculture and other gov
eminent departments. it would doubtless
| develop into a. very important institution
in its respective field.
Il think you would do a great service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-07
Statement Read in Court.

District Attorney Higgins read to the
court Hattie's statement at the police
station examination.
According to this statement Hattie said
she was sixteen years old, and that she
had left her home in West Africhat,
c. B., when she was fifteen. She had
gone directly to Mrs. Glover's home, in
Waltham, where she had lived ever since.
Describing her movements November %,
1909, the day of the murder Of Glover, she
said she stayed about the house in the
morning, and in the afternoon accom-
panied the Glovers to a foot ball game at
the Harvard stadium. They returned
from the game about ) pm. and went for
short automobile ride. Supper fol-
lowed.
1t was about 7:15 o'clock when she left
the house. Glover having departed at
$40 O'Clock. She went to the laundry
That morning, when Mrs. Glover was
upstairs in the house, Glover had asked
her to meet him in the laundry that
night. She was keeping the appointment.
she said. he made improper proposals to
her. which she rejected. He then grabbed
her and dragged her upstairs in the laun-
dry. where he attacked her.
After the assault she began to cry.
Glover grasped her by the throat and
Threatened to Kill Her.
Glover had revolver in his hand at the
time. but she never touched the revolver.
He threatened to kill her If she told what
had occurred.
Breaking away from Glover she ran
down the stairs. AS she reached the bot
tom of the stairs she heard a shot. She
| heard only one shot, she maintained, and
| thought that he had shot himself.
When she reached the foot of the stairs
| the door was locked. She went out
through window. going directly to the
Glover home. where she hid under the
| bed in the guest chamber:
| She remained there until she was nis-
covered on the night of the following
! Tuesday During the time she was under
| the bed she had nothing to eat or drink
She was asked II she had tried to shoot
/ Glover during the struggle. She replied
that she did not and could not nave sho'
him. because she had no weapon.
Collapse of johnson.
AS District Attorney Higgins was read.
ing the statement Melvin NJ. Johnson
chief counsel for the defense. was seizeo
with a sudden attack of illness ana cor
Iansed. He was removed to the a'tor'
news room and later was taken 10 DOS
ton bv automobile for treatment by
| specialist. ,. q,
| The court allowed A. Farley Brewer VI
| Boston and Nathaniel Tufts of Waithahi
associate counsel Tor the lie Blanc slri
| 70 nroceed with the case The dlstric
| .t,orney then resumed his presentation
NJ the statements made by the defendant
AZ the waltham police station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-07
HODGE-PODGE WORK
Gov. SIoan's Criticism Of
Arizona's Constitution.
TALKS WITH PRESIDENT
State Executive to Oppose Adoption
of Instrument Framed by Con-
vention-Other Callers.
TALKS WITH PRESIDENT

Gov Sloan of Arizona thinks that the
new constitution for the proposed state
of Arizona is the worst hodge-podge of
eccentricities and peculiarities ever turned
out, and he is going back to tho territory
to begin a fight against its ratification
by the people.
Gov. Sloan called on the President to-
day and told him of the work that has
been done by the constitutional conven-
ton. which is to adjourn today. The
constitution adopted by it will Re submit
ted to the people in an election within
sixty days. If it is adopted as it stands
President Taft might not approve it,
thereby preventing the state from coming
into the union until it's constitution is
stripped of alleged curiosities
There has been a big change in senti-
ment since the delegates to the conven-
ton were elected said Gov. Sloan, land
| am confident that tie proposed con-
st;tution will be badly defeated at the
polls. 1t is about the worst affair ever
turned out and is Objectionable to al!
classes.
Bates Was Not Beaten.
Representative Bates of Tennessee
he was waiting to see President Taft to-
day. He went into the Presidents Of
fees and the first thing the chief ex-
ecutive said was: Bates, am awfuliy
sorry you were beaten. You have been
q valuable man In Congress and should
have been returned.
But Mr.. President said the sorrow
full looking, Bates. Il was reelected, and
by a good majority. Somehow an
other the impression has gone around
that | was licked. and | have received
many condolences.
Mr. Bates urged the President to pro-
mote Col George X. McGunigle of the LIST
Infantry, L. S. "A, to brigadier general.
Representative Siemp. who was re-elect-
ed in the ninth Virginia district. by
narrow majority. saw the President and
will call upon him later about the naming
Of Virsinian upon the Court of Com
merce.
The board of managers of the national
soldiers homes, in session in this city,
paid call of courtesy upon the President
Painting of Mrs. Taft.
The green room of the White House
contains the large painting Of Mrs. Taft
made during the summer at Beverly by
b. Kronstrand of the Royal Societies
Club of London. The painting is con-
sidered a most excellent one of the first
lady of the land. and is satisfactory to
President and Mrs. Taft 1t is likely to
become the official painting of Mrs. Taft.
TO be hung upon the walls of the White
House, along with the paintings of the
wives of other Presidents. The painting
reached Washington from New York.
where Ii was completed a few days ago.
Doomed for Supreme Judge.
Senator du Pont and Representative
Heald of Delaware accompanied depu
tation of lawyers from that state to the
White House today to ask the President
to consider the name of Judge Edward
G. Bradford Of the federal district court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-07
GEN. MERRITT IS BURIED
WITH MILITARY HONORS
Services by Lamp|ight, Body
Placed Beside That of
His Wife.

WEST POINT, y. Y. December -
Maj. Gen. Wesley Merritt, L. s. a, re-
tired. twenty first superintendent of the
United States Military Academy. was
buried last night by lamplight with the
military honors of his rank. His body
was laid beside that of his first wife in
the military reservation cemetery here.
There was no service in the chapel Of
the academy, as had been planned. The
special car bringing the body from Wash
ington was delayed by the storm and the
hour was SO late and the weather so cold
that it was felt wisest to curtail the cere-
monies. Officers who have attended every
military funeral within the last thirty
years could recall no other held by lamp
light.
Funeral Car Delayed.
The funeral car missed its connection
at Weehawken and special locomotive
brought it on to West Point 1t was after
D o'clock and pitch dark when the body
arrived, and nearly q when the full pa
rade formed opposite the academy
The wind was as knife. and as il cut
across the level sweep Of the drill grounds
II drove the powdered snow i'm Singing.
nurrles. AS the regulations provide. the
" 81" vi "ii Soi ps, IoilO"eu DN the full
caoet corps. fell in at the front .on the
appearance of the coffin. The fifers'
breath froZe on their instruments as they
shrilled the slow measures of the dead
march Behind them clanked the escort
ing battery.
Then came the coffin, draped i'm the ma
tional colors, followed by the pallbearers,
mournerS and attending civilians AS the
long procession moved through the dark
ness thirteen guns were fired at intervals
OF one minute. Lanterns guided the pro-
cession to the grave. and there while the
mourners stood bareheaded in the snow
the comm was lowered into it's resting
place, the words of the burial service
We're spoken. three crashing volIeys
echoed across the river. the bugie sounded
the taps and again the minute guns
took UP their iterated count
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-07
Post Chaplain o&ciates.

among those who came on from Wash.
ihston in the special car. besides Mrs
Merritt. were Thomas Merritt. brother
Mrs Norman Williams. mother of the
WIDOW: Mrs. j. o. Chance. sister of the
general: NJ. o. Chance. w. W. Chance
u. r Chance and \. u. Merritt, nephews
and Maj. Swift. The post chaplain, Ed
ward S Travers. officia ted at the funeral.
AS a mark of respect to Maj. Gen. Wes-
ley Merritt. L. S. A. retired. whose
death occurred recently. the flag on the
Metropolitan clubhouse was kept at half
mast until after the funeral yesterday
Gen. Merritt was a prominent member OF
the club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-07
Merry, Good-Natured Crowd.


NASHVILLE, Tenn. December Jus
tice w. ID. Beard Of the state supreme
court dropped dead at the HERMITAGE
Hotel here this morning.