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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-13
ANT|.P0[YGAMY
+. AMENDMENT ON
The House Is Considering the
Advisability of Calling a
Convention

Washington, Dec. 13.-The question
of constitutional convention to act
quickly against polygamous practices,
is placed squarely before the house
committee on judiciary in Washing
ton state concurrent resolution pass
ed by the legislature and received by
the house today. The resolution de-
clares that polygamy still exists in
certain places of the United States
and asks congress to call conven-
tion to propose constitutional
amendment prohibiting polygamy and
to empower full enforcement of the
law.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-13
YOUTH bEGS
FOR DEATH
Eighteen eYar Old Murderer
Quakes Before Prospect of
Life Imprisonment

Kalamazoo. Mich Dec. 1s-when
1S-year-old George Bloohas, convicted
Of the murder of Septimus Stergioui-
las here last summer, was sentenced
yesterday to life Imprisonment in the
Marquette prison, he begged the off,
GERS to hang him. He said he would
rather die than face: the prospect OF
spending the rest Of ehis days behind
the bars. Bloohas confessed he drop
ped the boulder on the head Of his
victim while the latter was asleep.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-13
One Thousand Pounds of the
Struggled Drug Confiscated
Last Night
Chief W|LME Of THE FEDERAL
SECRET SERVICE IS IN CHARGE
More Than q Ton OF Stuff Has Been
Taken by Officers in Raids Which
Have Been Made During the Last
Fortnight.

Washington, Dec. Especial agents
of the customs service seized 1000
pounds of smuggled opium in a raid
on the Chinese dens in Portland, Ore,
last night. according to an official re-
port received at the treasury today.
Chief Wilkie of the government secret
service is conducting the campaign
against opium trade. More than a
ton of drug has been confiscated in
the various raids during the last two
weeks
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-13
PROMOTER GOT
HALF MILLION
Kansas City Business Men
Sailed Cash in Bogus
Arizona Mines

Kansas City, Dec. 13.-Some fifty or
more Kansas City men, who have In
vested about 100000 in the various
mining and security concerns, hold
that opinion OF Ben Blanchard, the
local promoter, now in London, Eng
land. Blanchard has been sued In the
circuit court here for the recovery OF
money given him for investment by q
Tonganoxie, Kas., man. Other finan-
cial concerns he foated here that
came to grief under his management
were learned Of this morning.
Who first introduced Blanchard to
the monled circles of Kansas City no
one appeared to know this morning.
But several men who recalled vivid
" their first meeting with the pro-
moter were sure, quite sure, that he
came here highly recommended and
with most flattering letters of credit.
Everyone agreed on that point.
Also. practically all of those who
contributed to the 100000 raised
here that was invested in Blanchard's 8
Arizona mining companies were GER
tain that they Immediately became
impressed with the great opportunity
for q rich return offered by these
same companies Blanchard represent
Ell.
Plunged In Copper Stocks.
It was in the latter part of 1901 and
early in the spring OF 1902 that
American Copper company stock be.
came known, we'll known in tipanclal
circles here. At first, investors OF the
city approached we're slow at taking
hold Of the proposition. Then one by
one a group OF flnanciers was inter-
csted in the mines and property. Sew
eral paid visits to the property down
in Yavapai county In Arizona. They
returned with glowing accounts OF the
prospects Of the company.
Then, when interest In American
copper was at a fever height almost
a train load Of investors were invited
to visit the mines as the guest OF
Blanchard. The property looked
good to them: the disappointed inves-
tors. for that matter, still have hopes
for it, Men who had purchased only
$4,000 aud $4,000 Of the stock
doubled their subscriptions. Some
trebled them:
Saw All In Golden Dreams.
The Kansas City investors tramp.
cd through the property; they tramp.
ed over It guided by the ever-presen'
Blanchard becoming more enthusias,
tic every moment. As they returned
to the special cars that night. tired
but enthusiastic one Kansas CITY
wholesale merchant exclaimed:
II tell you, gentlemen. honestl,
believe that mine will be worth fvt
million dollars inside Of five years.
And others in the party thought thii
estimate was too low. Golden dreami
q a richer future return brought
forth still larger subscriptions to tn
stock. American copper was quotet
in New York at Is cents a share. Th'
mar value was 81. Large quantitie'
Of II was purchased in New York.
Every House Painted White.
Expensive machinery was installe,
on the property Of the company. 4
mining camp was built for the work
ers that had not an equal In all All
zona. Every house was painte!
white; every roof was painted red
L gave pretty effect at night from
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-13
TIME EXTENDED
Mexican Protocol Has Been Postponed
Until February.

Until February.
Washington, Dec. 13.-The senate
today ratified a protocol changing the
Mexico Of the Chamizal case. Under
the convention entered into between
the two countries whereby it was
agreed to submit to a commission the
question OF the International title to
the Chamizal tract, situated between
Ell Paso, Tex, and Ciudad Juarez, Chi
huahua, 1t was agreed that there
should be no exchange Of the records
in the case during the present month
BY the protocol the time for the pre-
sentation Of the respective cases was
extended to Feb. 15. 1911, and the first
session of the commission, fixed for
! May Is.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-13
HOMESTEkOERS'
HORRIBLE DEATH
Closing Of All Drafts on the
Shack Cooking Stove Re-
suits Fatally

Winnipeg, Man.. Dec. 13.-Don
Burial and P. Thon and John Horn
by, homesteaders, met a horrible
death last night by suffocation in the
farm shack twelve miles north Of
husband, Sask. Another occupant Of
the shack escaped. On retiring the
men shut all the drafts In the cook
ing stove. gas escaped, their deaths
resulting.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-13
CONTEMPT OF COURT
Governments Star Witness and Her
Attorney Sent to Jail.

Chicago. Dec. 13.-Mrs. Aileen
Christopher, the governments star
witness in the prosecution of the al
to serve thirty days in the county Jail
for contempt of court in refusing to
produce certain information before
the federal grand jury. Her attorney
John A. Brown, was sentenced to
seventy days Imprisonment for his
part in the same refusal.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-13
OCEAN MAIL BOUNTY
Resolution Laid Aside Temporarily
Today In the Senate.

Washington, Dec. 13.-The ocean
mail bounty bill came up as the un-
finished business in the senate today
but instead of proceeding with Its
consideration. the senate laid the bill
aside temporarily. This course was
taken OH motion of Senator Galliger
to accommodate other business and
does not mean that the bill will not
be pressed later.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-13
NINE EARTHQUAKE
SHOCKS WERE FELT
Center of the Disturbance Il
About 24O Miles From the
Californian Coast

st. Louis. Dec. 13-Nine earthquake
shocks were recorded by the ST. Louis
seismograph between 6:10 and 1880
this morning. The center Of the dis
turbance was estimated to be 240
miles southwest Of the lower coast Of
California.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-13
Recorded at Washington

Washington, Dec. 13-An earth
quake of moderate intensity lasting
over an hour and a quarter, was re-
corded today by seismographs of the
weather bureaus. The officials esti-
mated the origin Of the disturbanve
was at a distance exceeding 5000 or
6, 900 miles from Washington.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-13
VINCENT HEADS
THE MINNESOTA "U"

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st. Paul, Dec. 13.-Dr. George
Edgar Vincent member Of the
faculty of college arts and
= sciences Of the Chicago univer-
sity, was today elected president
Of the Minnesota state university.
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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-13
DEATH CONFIRMED

Minister'S Assassin Officially Report.
ed Dead,
st. Petersburg, Dec, 13.-The report
that NJ. Sasonoff, who on July %,
1904 assassinated Minister of Interior
Won Plehve had died in prison at
Zarantui was officially confirmed to-
day. Death is attributed to suicide.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-13
TO DREDGE MISSOURI
Senator Warren Wants Rivers Mouth
Opened at Kansas City.

Washington. Dec. 1S-senator War
ner of Missouri offered resolution
in the senate calling for a report Of
the board of three engineers appoint-
ed to recommend the most economical
method of dredging six-foot channel
in the Missouri river from Kansas
City to its mouth. The resolution calls
upon the secretary Of war to furnish
the report.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-13
MORE NOMINATIONS

SCuuIx % CUlleCC CueUUmB 8uQ 0Vp10y
to be Postmaster.
Washington, Dec. DENOMINATION
sent to the senate today by Taft In
cluded the following: G. Edward
Schulz of Wisconsin, collector Of Gus.
toms at Milwaukee,; James r. Hop.
ley. postmaster at Bucyrus, Ohio.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-13

.
= THE WEATHER.
North Dakota: Fair tonight
= and Wednesday. Warmer to.
night
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-28
AID IMMIGRATION
ALONG THEIR LINES

Alex Bonnyman. general manager of the
Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic rail-
road. was in Birmingham yesterday. He
left late in the afternoon for FIT. Payne,
where Mrs. Bonnyman and the children
are spending the summer
He stated yesterday that the Atlanta
Birmingham and Atlantic railroad is
handling magnificent tonnage from Biz
mingham and that the country along the
line Is building up very gratifyingly.
1.-THE country through which we operate
is young and has never oeen developed"
said Mr.. Bonnyman.
However, the people Of Talladega and
other points along the route are mani
Testing an unusual interest in developing.
The Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic
is very anxious to help the small towns
along the line in the cause of immigra-
ton. We are trying, and have succeeded
moderately, In securing settlers on our
line. Farmers are coming to be recog
nized as the mainstay OF the country now
and we will assist thrifty ones wherever
we can. 1t Is our poi:cy to help those
who desire to begin new business, or
help to develop new FARMING land along
the railroad. When the tide of immigra-
ton turns and the immigrants come to
look upon the south as the real country
filed with milk and honey we will then
inherit some of that prosperity that has
made the west and Is sill making that
country"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-28
NEW HIGH RECORD
In COTTON PRICES

New York, August GA new high rec
ord was established for the season in the
cotton market today when August con-
tracts sold at 1890, or SO points over the
closing figures over last night and over
"a bale over the low price of yesterday.
This sensational gain was due to COW
ering by belated shorts, following the
Issuance of notices yesterday which rep
resented to report all the cotton avail
able here for delivery to the bull leaders,
and which left the remaining short in
terest without protection.
There was a little selling by spot peo-
| pie who were believed to be selling
against cotton which might come here
from nearby points and on the advance
that occurred on the list, the bulls
| seemed to be in control.
Trading in August will be over at noon
on Wednesday and 1t was estimated that
over 5000 or 1000 bales changed hands on
the advance this morning.
The advance in August carried the
price over the high figures recorded in
May and July and the movement was re-
garded a continuation of the bull deal
which began last February
| The iuctuation had comparatively lit
| tie influence on the rest of the market
however, and after opening to 10 points
higher, new crop positions eased back to
about the closing figures of last night
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-28
JAPAN PROPOSES TO
TREAT COREA RIGHT
General Terauchi Announces
Government Policies
FEW CHANGES PLANNED
Customs Tariff VIII Remain Unchanged
for n Time-RoyaI Family of Corea
VIII BE Allowed to Reside
Where They Please
FEW CHANGES PLANNED

Seoul Corea, August 27.-Lieutenant
General Terauchi, Japanese resident gen.
eral in Corea, and negotiator for the con-
vention of annexation, which 1t may be
stated will be officially promulgated next
Monday, said today in a statement to a
correspondent of the Associated Press
regarding the annexation:
mo stone will be left unturned to make
the Coreans and the world feel that Jap
anese rule in Corea is a beneficial thing.
1t will and must imply no degradation for
the natives who under the annexation Will
enjoy exactly the same rights as the
japanese. 1t is the wish and command
of the Emperor of Japan that every effort
be made to make the Coreans feel no hui
initiation but rather relief at the annexa-
ton.
THE policy Of Japan in administering
the new portion of the empire will be d.
rected toward a steady improvement of
conditions and the development of re-
sources in Corea."
1t may be stated with authority that
although the treaties of Corea with for
eign powers lapse with the annexation,
Tic pICStlll CuShOlilS ldillL INV "a SOlVdt
which is much lower than that Of Japan,
will be continued for an indefinite period
under japanese rule.
Interesting details of the negotiations
leading to the annexation are made pub
lie. The assent of Emperor VI Syek and
of his predecessor, VI Heui, to the an
neXation was given willingly, 1t Is stated,
that the only hesitation shown when the
terms were being discussed were in regard
to the titles which will be hereafter
borne by the former emperors. The orig
inal Japanese terms proposed the title
of grand duke, but the Emperor of Corea
insisted upon being called "Whang' or
King, to which japan assented. The Prin-
ces of the Corean imperial house would,
1t was conceded be treated as Japanese
princes, and an annuity of s75o.Ooo was
granted them. The royal family will be
allowed to reside where they please and
will probably remain in Corea.
Members of the imperial family. and
some of the high dignitaries of the king
dom will be created peers of the Japan
csc empire, substantial grants of money
being awarded to them. Coreans will also
be appointed privy councillors.
The upper classes OF the Coreans are
now generally acquainted with the facts
of the annexation and appear satisfied
with it. The attitude of the resident gen.
eral is regarded as generous and no ap-
prehension of protest or disturbance when
the details of the annexation are pub
llshed is entertained. These will not be
promulgated before August 20. 1t is ex-
pected that Resident General Terauchi
will remain in Corea as governor general
for several months, after which he will
probably be succeeded by Baron Simpe-
Goto, japanese minister of communica-
tons.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-28
FINDS NEW WAY TO
PUNISH SPEEDER

A very efficient method of stopping
the speeding of automobiles has come
to light at the police station. few
days ago a negro chauffeur while driY-
ing his car on Second avenue near
Fourteenth street struck a brawny son
of Ham and ran over him. The chauf-
feur, contrary to the rule, stopped mis-
machine to inquire into the condition
Of his victim.
He was much astonished to see the
second negro rise from the ground,
brush the dirt from his clothes, and
deliberately take off his coat. He be-
gan to roll up his sleeves, meanwhile
regarding the chauffeur with bale
full eye. The chauffeur turned his ma
chine and came back to where the
negro was standing to inquire in an
awestricken voice:
rs yuh hurt?'
Not deigning to reply the negro
stretched forth a mighty arm and drew
the driver from his seat at the wheel.
Holding him up with one hand lie
looked at him for a moment and then
cuffed him severely. The chauffeur de-
clined to submit peacefully to such
treatment and managed to wriggle from
the negroes grasp. Then things hap
pened. For a few minutes there was
a real battle. Finally the chauffeur $
duster came fluttering around and the
driver struck the ground with mighty
thud. Dazed by the impact of the fall
he could only struggle feebly as the
other sent in blow after blow that
"struck home" After yelling Justify his
penitence he was let up and went On
his way determined to be more care
full in the future.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-28
TAFT VISITING IN
NEW HAMPSHIRE

Dublin, N. H., August 27.-Presdent
Taft motored from the sea level to the
highest town In New Hampshire today
through an invigoratng atmosphere that
had touch of autumn in it and at a
speed which covered the So miles from
Beverly to Dublin in hours and % min
utes. The greater part of the speeding
will be done among the foothills of New
Hampshire. There the speedometer often
registered between 80 and IS miles an
hour This speed was sufficient to shake
off all pursuers, including the secret men
who limped into Dublin an hour later
The only attendants of the President
when he arrived were couple of news
paper men who chung tenaciously to him
from Nassau to the summer home of Sec
rotary Franklin MacVeagh, where the
chief magistrate is a guest tonight. After
the Presidents arrival at Dublin, British
Ambassador James Bryce called upon him
and presented an official letter from King
George W, announcing formally the death
Of King Edward and his ascendancy to
the throne MT. Bryce also presented his
new letters Of credence as ambassador of
King George to the United States
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-28
REPORT OF EAGLES
Is MADE PUBLIC

st. Louis, August 27.-The report of the
grand officers on the charge of diverting
funds of the Fraternal Order of Eagles
was made public in part today.
1t brings into the case a new name
that of John S. Dodsworth of the Topeka,
Kan, Aerie. who was charged with hav-
Ing handled 5000 in connection with the
purchase of perforating machines by local
own confession, the report states, he was
found guilty and his expulsion recon-
mended.
The report says that Edward p Keu-
vase of Wilmington, Del. past president,
was convicted of having received 1920,
and his expulsion from the grand aerie
recommended.
alleged to have received $440O, while the
| report states Thomas c. Hayes of New
ark. n. J., got $500 for keeping still about
what he knew of the alleged deal.
It Is further stated in the report that
Bernard D. Monaghan of Philadelphia
had knowledge of the affair. but had not
prof1ted by It, No action was taken in
his case.
John S. Parry OF San Francisco was
elected vice president of the order, ac-
cording to the election committee today.
He defended John E. Kline OF Cleveland.
The other officers elected are:
Secretary, Conrad H. Mann, Kansas
City; treasurer, Finlay McRae, Helena,
Mont: grand worthy conductor. e R.
Fuller, Richmond Va. grand worthy
| chaplain, A. b. Duncan, St. Joseph, Mo.
Thomas r. Grady of New York auto
matically advances from vice president to
president under the constitution of the
order. There were no contests for the
offices of secretary and treasurer the
| former officers being elected. Prizes for
exemplification of ritual were announced
| as follows:
First prize, $500. Indianapolis Aerie
| team.
Second prize, $500. Oak Park team, Rich
mond, Ind.
Third prize. $3.50. San Francisco Aei le
| tan
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-28
JACK w. ADAMS IS
DOWN WITH PNEUMONIA

Jack W. Adams, the popular druggist,
who is the latest victim to an epidemic
of pneumonia on the South Highlands,
was reported resting quietly last night.
He was taken Ill two days ago with pneu-
monia and his friends and family are
very much concerned over his condition
Mr.. Adams Is said to be about the fif-
teenth person to be stricken with pneu-
monia on the South Highlands during the
past few days.
While the doctors believe the several
cases are simply singular incidents, the
fact that pneumonia is not as a rule gen.
eral at this time. has caused the cases
to attract unusual attention.
The medical profession states that as
a rule typhoid-pneumania is prevalent at
this season, but straight pneumonia Is
rather rare. Mr.. Adams was at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Moore a few
nights ago attending a birthday celebra-
ton of Mr.. Moore's mother At that time
he was suffering from a slight cold. The
pneumonia developed the second night
| after this gathering
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-28
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance in the following
transactions in real estate in which
amounts of 5000 or more were involved
were filed yesterday in the office of the
probate court:
s2650-J. r. McSwean 10 J. M. Arnold,
part of the southwesr quarter of the
southeast quarter Of section Is. township
1s, range 2, west
slSoo-Southern Realty company to j.
NJ. Griffith, lot 4, subdivision of Nc
Daniels addition to Birmingham.
s1945-W. d. Henderson to J. B. Hurley,
lots and 5. block 8, survey of Elinor.
s125o-East Lake Lane company to L. s.
Stroud, lots 4 to 8, inclusive, block 3D.
East Lake.
s11oo-S. B. Allen to w. w. Haggard
lots % to 80, inclusive. block 5, Princeton
subdivision of West End
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-28
OFFICERS ELECTED
IN NINTH DISTRICT

The new Ninth congressional district
democratic executive committee met yes
terday In the office of E. K. CaRbell
and organized. The former officers were
reelected, e. K. Campbell remaining
as chairman of the committee, and Henry
r. Howe secretary.
Congressman Oscar Underwood, who
has no opposition this time, was pres
ent and made an address, covering dem
ocratic chances over the country. Here
are the members of the committee:
From jefferson county: II. r. Howe
and Ira J. Sandefur
From Bibb county: J. A Wood and ].
T. Ellison.
From Perry county: G. B. Johnston and
II. G. Howe.
From Blount county: D. r. Blackwood
and W. b. Harrell.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-28
CROPS IN KENTUCKY
j. v. Arnold Returns From Visit to
His Old Home

J. V. Arnold, ticket agent for the LOUIS
Vile and Nashville railroad returned yes
terday from a several days visit to his
home in Boston, Ky.
He stated yesterday that the farmers of
Kentucky were fast rounding their crops
into condition, and they believe bumper
crop will be realized despite the first
few weeks of rather rainy weather.
1.-THE crops will be better in Kentucky
this season than In several past" said
Mr.. Arnold. 1.-THE planters have been
enabled during the past few weeks to
get their fields worked, and the out
look is fine. Corn and cotton will be
above the average and other grain will be
fine. The Kentucky production will be
larger this year than In several If the re-
ports received are anything like the real
condition believe the crops through
out the south will be better than is gen.
orally believed"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-28
Musical Notes

Mrs. Truman Aldrch, Jr.. who was an
ncunced to play LISTS E fiat piano con-
certo with the Damrosch orchestra at
Ravinia last Thursday night, will play
tomorrow night instead. Its performance
was postponed because of the fact the
orchestra had to play On a closed theatre
instead of the pavilion. on account OF
a sudden drop in temperature and II
was too late then 70 move the grand
piano. The weather in and around Chi
cago Thursday night was almost freez-
ing.
Miss Elizabeth Barbour, whose child
hood was spent in Birmingham and who
is now brilliant pianist, will play with the
Damrosch orchestra at Ravnia nexi
Wednesday. Her appearance was post
poned from last Wednesday, because the
orchestra parts were missing.