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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-20

long one, because of the fact that
some Of the members were anxious to
have taken up pension bill provid-
ing pensions for civil and Mexican
war veterans more than 62 years of
age. Every parliamentary way that
these members could think of to have
the postal bill disposed Of and the
pension bill taken up was resorted to
but without result.
The house did not adjourn until aft
er a sharp parliamentary fight. two
calls for quorum and three roll calls
being necessary before it was decided
to give up. for the day at least, all
efforts to get the pension bill up.
Representative Mann of illinois.
who was responsible for the motion to
have the bill taken from the commit
tee on postofices and post roads and
brought before the house, declared
that there is no more important bill
on the calendar. He adopted today's
method of getting it read as the only
chance which might lead to it's pass
age at the present session.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-20
NEW HOUSE RULE
TRIED YESTERDAY
The Attempt to Put Pension
Bill Over Postal Codifica-
tion Bill Failed

Washington, Dec. 2O.-For the first
time yesterday the house Of repre-
sentatives put into practice the new
rule adopted just before the close Of
the last session, whereby on "suspen-
sion Monday" motions to discharge a
committee from further consideration
of a public bill and to place the bill
on the calendar shall have precedence
over motions to suspend the rules and
bring in some particular bill.
AS a result thereof. the reading was
begun Of a bill for the revision and
codification of the postal laws. This
provides for practical reclassifica-
tion Of the postal service and for the
appointment Of a director general Of
posts. The latter would be a perma-
nent government .ohicial, being sub
ject to dismissal for cause only, and
would be the practical manager Of
the entire postofiice department. This
would not dispense with the cabinet
position of postmaster general, who
would be the real head Of the depart
ment. His attention, however, would
be directed almost entirely to broader
questions Of the policy of the depart
ment.
\ Rather slow progress was made
with the reading Of the bill. which Is
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-20
NEGRO KILLED
FOUR PEOPLE
He Assaulted Young Girl and
Burned Home to Hide the
Crime

Durham, N. c.. Dec. 2o.-Three
charred bodies found in the ruins Of
the burned home of j. l.. Sanders near
Hester, twenty miles north of here
last night and the strands of girls
hair discovered in pool Of blood in
the yard, led to the arrest an hour
later Of Nathan Montague. young
negro, on charges Of criminal assault,
murder and arson. The negro was
rushed to Durham for safe keeping
and will be transferred to the state
penitentiary, following the inquest
which is to be held later today.
The bodies are believed to be those
of Mr.. Saunders. his daughter Mary
Saunders, and his little two year old
granddaughter. Neighbors discov-
cred the Saunders home on fire about
10 o'clock last night. The house
burned to the ground.
At the spot in the yard near where
the house had stood there was a large
pool of blood in which were found
long strands of hair. Nearby the
searchers found a large pocket knife
covered with blood. Soon afterwards
the bodies were discovered, complet-
ing the evidence Of fearful tragedy.
One of the neighbors identified the
knife as belonging to Montague.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-20
NOVEL CASE To
HIS SUCCESSOR
Two Governors Have Refused
to Sign Death Warrant
For Woman

Harrisburg. Pa. Dec. 2o.-Among
the legacies Governor Stuart will
leave for John K Tener, his success
sor, when he retires from Office next
month, is the disposal Of the case Of
Mrs. Kate Edwards. who is in the
Berks county Jail under sentence Of
death for the murder Of her husband
about nine years ago. Because Of the
public sentiment stirred up at the
time of her conviction against hang
ing woman, two governors have
passed up her case to their success
sors.
Mrs. Edwards and negro named
Gleason were arrested for the mur-
der Of the husband. The colored man
was the paramour Of the woman and
the husband declared he would kill
her. SO that in fear. If not in sort
Of self defense she killed him one
night and threw the body into the
we'll. Mrs. Edwards and the negro
were tried for the murder and Glea-
son on retrial was acquitted, though
once convicted. but the woman was
convicted and sentenced to be hang
ed. Meantime Mrs. Edwards has oc-
cupied cell in the Berks county Jail
and Is said to be- q most exemplary
prisoner.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-20
Roberta, the 16-year-old daughter,
was adopted by her grandfather.
Girls ElOpement,

Roberta De Janon, 16 years old,
pretty and unruly, eloped on Decem-
ber 20 with Frederick. Cohen, 46 years
old, waiter at the Bellevue-Strat-
ford. who had ingratiated himself with
the girl while she was frantic with
sorrow over her mothers death. The
disappearance Of the young heiress
was the signal for the widest rumors
and countrywide :notoriety. The po-
lice Of dozens o. cities aided in the
search, which was entirely fruitless
until January 10; when the girl and
her elderly companion were discover
ed by accident In q cheap boarding
house in Chicago.
The waiter was arrested, and Ro-
berta forcibly detained until detec-
tives could arrive from Philadelphia.
The pair were rushed back to thfs
city and Cohen was imprisoned.
Charges brought against him fell fiat
upon the girls decorations that she
herself had planned the elopement
and the testimonysof herself and ply
sicians employed by the grandfather
that Cohen had, treated her in q
fatherly manner on the long fight.
Cohen was discharged, and promptly
disappeared from view.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-20
Gas Pipe Broken When Carr
Crashed Over Bumper at
Power House
Accumulation OF Gas; WAS :
DET0MATED BY SHORT CIRCUIT
Debris Is Being Photographed By the
Authorities Before Being Removed
and Every Energy Is Being Bent 70
Locate Responsibility.

New York. Dec. 20.-Investigation
OF the causes Of the explosion In the
New York Central power house yes
terday which resulted in ten deaths.
the injury Of more than one hundred
persons and loss estimated at up.
wards Of $2,000,00O was continued
with zeal today by the city and coun.
ty authorities.
Although the exact source Of the
disaster has not been determined, It IL
generally conceded that the first
cause of the upheaval was q runaway
train of electric cars in tho central
cut near Fifitieth street and Laxing-
ton avenue that crashed over the
bumper against the power house.
broke the feed pipe and caused q
large quantity of gas to accumulate
IN the power house basement. This
was detonated, possibly by an electric
spark from short circuit.
The mOtorman Of the train, Albert
Seagroatt. was unable to stop the cars
in time to avoid their disastrous crash
into the bumper. The whole trouble
may be decided to have been due to
the slippery rails or to some other
apparently trivial cause.
During the night, hundreds OF Il.
borers were kept busy in clearing
away the twisted iron frame work
and heavy beams. Portions OF the
wreckage were not touched, being set
apart by police officials and repreoan.
tatives Of the district attorneys once
to be photographed.
Officials of the railroad company
superintended the work. Thegderail-
ed train which was believed to have
been the cause Of the disaster, was
not touched. The authorities believe
the number Of deaths WIN bo more
than eleven. The workmem were
given a scare this morning when an
explosion occurred in the wreckake.
This was due to quantity of gas and
the shock knocked down two laborers
who were working in the debris.
Thew were not hurt.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-20
WILL PREPARE
uOR|MER CASE
Senator Burrows Authorized
to Get Committee Report
Ready For the Senate
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Washington, Dec Ex-senator Bur-
rows. chairman Of the senate COM
mittee on privileges and elections,
was authorized today to prepare a
report on the investigation Of the
charges of bribery which were fled
in connection with the election of
Senator William Lorimer of Illinois.
The report, it was expected, will be
completed today.
What may prove formidable opposi-
tion to the adoption Of any report by
the senate for the exoneration Of Sen
ator Lorimer is said to have develop
ed on the senate floor today. Sever
al senators are declared to have
agreed that they would compel the
postponement of the whole subject
until after the holiday recess in or
der that all the members might have
an opportunity to digest the testi-
mony as well as the report Of the
committee on privileges and election.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-20
THE DEMOCRATIC
GOVERNORS Want
SENATORS ALIKE
Foss on the Stump to Defeat
Republicans For the
Senate
WILSON WANTS THE SCALP
OF MAN'WHQ ELECTED HIN
Will Take the Stump in the Interest
Of James f. Martini-FOss Says the
People Want Democrats in Office as
Shown by Last Election.

Trenton, N. j., Dec. 2O-Governor-
elect Woodrow Wilson probably will
go on the stump in the various coun-
ties in New Jersey for the purpose
OF arousing public sentiment in favor
OF the election of James e. MARITIME to
the United States senate. While the
governor-elect refused to discuss the
subject it was learned from an au-
lucrative source that such step had
been practically decided upon today
at a conference held here.
DR.. Wilson was the guest today of
Governor Fort and this afternoon he
conferred with State Senator Harry
V. Osborne and Assemblyman Joseph
Tumulty. This conference, it is stat
ed on good authority, related to the
United States senatorship which is
to be filled by the incoming legisla-
ture.
When the conference was over
neither DR.. Wilson, Senator Osborne,
talk for publication, but it is known
that one of the things discussed was
the proposition that DR.. Wilson 60 on
the stump in the interest of Mr.. Mar
tine, who was endorsed for the Office
at the Democratic primaries held In
September. 1t is understood that the
first county in which Governor-elect
Wilson will make speech is Hudson,
which has thirteen of the fifty-one
votes the Democrats will have in the
Legislature on joint ballot.
Foss in the Field.
Lynn, Mass, Dec. 2O.-Governor-
elect Eugene N. Foss opened here
last night his second series of meet
ings in his campaign against the re-
election Of United States Senator
Henry Cabot Lodge and in his open
ing speech he reiterated his previous
statements that he himself is not a
candidate to replace the senior SEN
ator.
ut is not question of whether
a Republican or Democrat shall fill
this vacancy" said Mr.. Foss, 1T is
purely a question as to whether the
man shall measure up to the require
ments of the times.
Senator Lodge has just given
striking proof of the insincerity of his
position by coming out for tariff re-
vision in speech in the senate.
ITO do this now in the hour of his
extremity, when he knows. that the
sentiment of his state is overwhelm-
ingly against his reelection is proof
of weakness. not of character.
"The people have rendered their
verdict in the last election. Senator
Lodge is already defeated and will
never return to the United States SEN
ate."
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-20
minnesota FARM
8. STATISTICS A | ] OUT
Census Bureau Gives Out In
formation Relative to Lands
and improvements

Washington, Dec. 20.-Census d.
rector Durand issued today the first
Official statement from the census bu-
reau relative to the agricultural stat
istics of the state of Minnesota col
lected at the thirteenth decennial
United States census, April is last.
1t is based on a preliminary COM
parative summary. submitted to the
director by DR.. lie Grand Powers,
chief statistician of the division Of ag-
riculture in the bureau of the census.
This summary shows, for both the
census Of 1910 and of 1900, the re-
ported total values of farm land,
buildings, implements and machinery,
total acreage, improved acreage, av-
erage acres per farm, average value
per acre of farm. land and buildings,
average value per acre Of farm land
alone, and the aggregate expenditures
for labor and fertilizers It also dis
tributes the total number Of farms
according to color Of farmer, specified
character. Of tenure. whether held
free or mortgaged by owners, and by
certain acreage groups.
The director gives notice that the
summary's figures are subject to re-
vision later, owing to the fact that a
number of farms, whose returns are
incomplete, will be included in the
final tables. These additions will not,
In all probability, materially modify
any Of the amounts or rates contain
ed In the present statement.
The census Of agriculture was TAX
en- primarily for the purpose Of OBJ
tanning an accurate inventory, OF all
classes Of farm property existing on
April Is, 1910; a complete exhibit of
farm operations during the year end
ed December 81, 1909; and state
lnent Of the number and value Of do
on April Is, 1910.
Statements relative OF the acreage
and yield Of crops and the domestic
animals Of Minnesota will be issued
bv Director Durand as soon as the
tahulation of this data has been COM
pleted.
Increase and Decrease.
IT is pointed out in the statement
today that the principal rates Of in
crease in Minnesota in 1910. as
asainst 1900. are: In the total value
OF farm buildings alone. 120 per cent:
IN the total value Of. farm land and
buildings. SO per cent; In the total
valve of farm land alone. 80 per cent:
IN the average value per acre Of farm
land and buildings. n per cent: in
the average value per acre Of farm
land alone. rs ner cent: in the total
valve Of farm implements and ma
cbipery. "a Dey cent: in the total ex-
yenditrres for labor. 80. per cent: In
tie puneher OF sarms operated nv the
"sl, teranta'', class 90 ner cent: IN
the totst acreage. I'VE per cent: IN
TIA total nurher. OF .farms ore-ated
byimanagers. tan pei. cent In the I'M
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-20
ROBERTA DEJAN0N
GETS MILLIONS
will Inherit Millions From Her
Grandfather Who Died
Last Night

Philadelphia, Dec. 20.-Roberta De
Janon, principal in q transcontiuental
elopement with the waiter, Frederick
Cohen, q year ago, and granddaughter
of the millionaire scotsman, Robert
Buist, who died in his apartments at
the Bellevue-Stratford, will inherit
his great wealth, 1t is said, but with
restrictions that will protect her TEN
adventurers.
Although at the time Of Miss De
Janon's sensational flight, on Decem-
ber 20 of last year. it was rumored
that her grandfather would cut her
OF in his will, it is understood that
he subsequently took her back into
his favor.
Speeding Home.
Miss De Janon, after several weeks
spent in a hospital upon her return.
nerve racked and broken in health
after her hong fight. spent a month
in Atlantic City, going thence to Los
Angeles, Cal. Summoned by tele-
graph to her grandfather's bedside,
when the physicians realized that the
veteran scotsman was beyond hope of
recovery, the girl, in, charge of a.
trained nurse. is speeding home. It
is not considered likely that she can
arrive in Philadelphia in time for Mr..
Buist's funeral. Z
Though man Of unusually rugged
health for his years, Robert Buist, it
is reported, never fully recovered
from the shock Of his granddaugn-
ter's fight and the nervous strain Of
the search for the fugitives.
Lived With Grandfather.
His granddaughter formerly lived
with Mr.. Buist in his apartments at
the Bellevue-Stratford and cheered
his otherwise lonely life with her
companionehip. He has been alone in
his splendid suite in the big hostelry
since the girl went to California, and
has found his only recreation in the
conduct of his seed business at Front
and Market Streets He engaged ac-
lively in the management Of the Rob-
ert Buist company until three weeks
ago, when he was seized with an at
tack Of pleurisy.
In 1861 Mr.. Buist married Miss Her
menia Matthew and had two children,
q boy who died in childhood and 4.
girl who grew upsto marry. Ferdinand
De Janon. son Of nemigre Of Spain,
who boasted noble blood, but had lit
tie ready cash. Following repeated
separations from her husband, Mrs.
Do Janon died in the University hos
pital here from cerebral tumor. and
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-20
Another Fireman and q Police.
man Seriously Injured at
Same Fire
ST. PAUL HARDWOOD DOOR
C0MPAAY'S BUILDING BURNED
The Financial Loss win Reach $4,000
Fireman Dropped Through Sky.
light and Policeman Received In.
juries In an Effort to Rescue Him.

st. Paul. Dec. 2O.-Two firemen and
one policeman were hurt today while
fighting fire which destroyed the
three story building occupied by the
Harwood Door company. on Eagle
street near the seven corners in the
center Of the city. The financial loss
is estimated at $4,000.
Fireman William Cole fell three
stories through q skylight and was
seriously injured. Patrolman Wag-
ner, in attempting to rescue Cole.
suffered broken wrist and Fireman
Thomas Maloney fell from a ladder
and received minor injuries. All will
recover. Two other firemen were
slightly injured.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-20
SENATE ACTS On
!. i. JUDGE KNAPP
Will Assume His Place on the
Court of Commerce When
+ Organized

Washington, Dec. 20.-Martin- A..
Knapp was confirmed by the senate
today as an additional circuit Judge
Of the Second judicial district and he
will take his place on the bench of
the new court Of commerce as soon
as that tribunal is organized. He was
chairman Of the interstate commerce
commission.
The senate committee on interstate
commerce today decided to report
favorably to the senate the names of
G. c. McChord Of Kentucky and B. H.
Meyer of Wisconsin to be members
of the interstate commerce commits
sion. It is expected the senate will
act on the recommendation tomorrow.
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CONTINUED on page s.)
CONTINUED on page 81
Devils lake TO
HAVE. !. NE:N.PAPER
World, with q. 2. Mitchell in
Charge, will Be Launched
December 50.
World With II. z. Mitchell in

Devils Lake. N. D.. Dec. 2o.-The
Devils Lake World, the new paper
which will be launched in this city,
will make its drst appearance on De-
cember 80. according to the announce
ment made by those who are interest
ed in the new enterprise. Va.
The new concern will be owned by
q stock company which includes q
number Of business and professional
men Of thes city. H. 2. Mitchell, the
we'll known North, Dakota newspaper
man, formerly editor Of the Minot
Optic, will DO tho editor and manager
Of the World. "A new plant has been
purchased. q
The announced purpose Of the new
paper ii to work for the betterment
OF the city OF Devils Lake and no
mudslinging or factional lights will
be tolerated. y3 3ss. \
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-20
DRIVER SHOT IN
GARMENT STRIKE
Strikers Are Suffering From
Cold and Hunger and Re-
lief Necessary

Chicago, Dec. 20.-John Donnelly. a
was shot today and his wagon was
riddled with bullets in the clothing
factory district. He lay suffering in
his wagon while the horses, indirect
ed wandered over a mile when the
police discovered his plight. He is
not expected to live. The garment
workers out on strike are suffering
in many instances reported to the po-
lice. from cold and hunger, and the
employers have advised Mayor Busse
that hereafter all negotiations will be
made directly with the men and not
through his council settlement COM
mittee.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-20
Relatives Notified.

Richmond, Va, Dec. 20-A special
from Wilson, N. c., says: W. B.
Saunders Of Wilson this morning re-
ceived q telegram from Granville
county stating that his father, mother,
sister and two nieces were murdered
and burned at their home near Stem
last night. Saunders left at once for
Stem. No details are at present OBJ
tainable.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-20
HE KNEW THEM
Senator Hepburn Wanted to Separate
the Republicans,

Washington, Dec. 2O.-While asking
for the correction of the record of the
senate today, Senator Hepburn called
attention to an error in the report of
the manner in which he had express
ed dissent, several days ago, from the
suggestion that the tariff should be
revised schedule by schedule.
He had used the language that a
revision should be made as political
proposition favored "by the real Re-
publicans of the country"
"Who are the real Republicans"
asked MIR. Bailey of Texas.
"Oh! know them," retorted Mr..
Hepburn, as his gaze swept corner
Of the chamber where number of in
surgents were seated.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-20
GAINED VERDICT
FOR $4,000
Cando Woman Successful in
Breach of Promise Action
For Big Damages

Cando, N. D., Dec. 2o.-Miss Anna
Boreen secured verdict for a $10,-
900 judgment against Geo. E. McWil-
liams, prominent resident Of Cando,
in a breach Of promise suit. In her
action she sought $4,000 judgment
but the jury decided that one-third
Of that amount was sufficient consola-
ton.
The trial was one of the most sem
sational the county has had for some
time.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-20
CLOSE WATCH I||| ON
THE HORNET NOW
Revenue Gutter Is Anchored
Alongside and Customs Of
icers on Wharf

New Orleans, Dec. 2o-The United
States revenue cutter Dayy again an
chored alongside the steamer Hornet
this afternoon and special customs
inspectors were placed on shore op-
posite the Hornet anchorage with in
to report promptly any ac-
tivities observed in connection with
her preparations for sailing.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-20
Protest Filed

Warrington, Dec. 20--The Hondur-
an minister today protested to the
state department against permitting
the departure Of the steamer Hornet
from New Orleans abn the ground that
the vessel contemplated leading a
revolutionary expedition against Pres
ident Devila,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-20
TWO SENTENCED
Towner County Farmers Will Go to
State Penitentiary.

Cando, N. D., Dec. 20.-Fred Richert
and Fred Strebel, farmers. were each
sentenced to a year in the state peni-
tentiary for grain thefts. They were
found guilty in the district court with
Judge Cowan presiding. Both men
will be taken to the penitentiary next
week.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-20
TIE TEMPLE IRON
CO. IS EN.0|NED
Held to Be a Combination in
Restraint of Trade and
Illegal

Philadelphia, Dec. 20-Following its
decision that the Temple Iron COM
pany, controlled by the Reading and
other anthracite railroads, is an H.
legal combination in restraint Of trade
the United States circuit, court here
today issued decree permanently
enjoining the corporation from doing
business.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-20

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