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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
JURY DECIDES MRS.
 BROOKS IS INSANE

Fort Worth Tex, April Mrs. T. M Brooks, who has been on trial here for the past week charged with the murder of Mrs. Mary Binford on January 16. was today declared not guilty by the jury that has been hearing the case.
 Mrs. Brooks is the wife of well-knowr local attorney and during the rush hours of shopping went to large department store, where Mrs. Binford was employed and shot her to death
 Mrs Brooks claimed that Mrs. Binfori had tried to alienate her husbands affec. tions.
 The verdict was rendered in her favor on the ground of insanity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
DENOUNCES PRIVATE
 SCHOOLS FOR RICH

Berkely, Cal. April 7.-The custom of sending children of the rich to private schools was publicly pronounced yes- terday by President Benjamin Ide Wheel CT of the University of California to be the peril of America
 Speaking on the relations of the public school system to college education, Pres ident Wheeler urged that this practice tended to build up class strata.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
GOVERNMENT WINS BLACK HAND FIGHT Are Breaking Up Alleged
 Criminal Band ALONGI IS CONVICTED Many Chicago Officials Have Re- ceived Threats-Judge Landis
 Warned Not to Convict
 the Prisoner

Chicago. April 7.-The United States gov ernment today won its first case in the fight 1t has begun to drive out of Chi~
 cago a ring of Italian blackmailers known
 as members of the "Black Hand," and
 said by the police to be responsible for
 nearly 50 dynamite outrages and score of murders Ganni Alongi was found guilty of using the mails in sending
 threa tening letters Judge K. M. Landls and Postoffice Inspector James E. Stuart
 both received threats of death should Alongi be convicted.
 Alongi was accused of having written threateni letters to Carmilo Marsala, meat dealer in the northwest side of the
 Italian section, near death point" where
 many explosions and murders have oc- cured. Marsala refused to pay the trib-
 ute demanded and five bombs were ex- | ploded near his shop before Alongi was 1 arrested.
 Extraordinary efforts were made to pre-
 vent the conviction of Alongi. Immedi- ately after his trial began Judge Landis
 received a letter signed Black Hand"
 and threatening death if the Italian should
 
 strong guard about the United States
 judge and his office was watched con
 stantly by detectives. In spite of this the guards discovered the next day that a bomb had been placed under his desk. The bomb was harmless, but officials said it probably was placed there to show the ability of the writer of the letter to over come the precautions of the government detectives.
 Stuart Threatened | The following day Chief Inspector Stu art who had been obtaining evidence against Alongi, received a verbal threat of death If he did not discontinue his activity. He had just, stepped into an
 elevator in the federal building and the car started when a dark-skinned person | called through the grating that the in- | spector would be slain unless he stopped | his search. Secret service men at once | searched the building without finding any
 person resembling the one who spoke to | Inspector Stuart.
 Judge Landis, in his instructions to the 1 jury, warned the members against being | frightened from their true judgment by the threats to intimidate the court, but l in spite of this the jury disagreed, it be- ing said that one person voted for ac- quttal The second trial began three days ago and resulted in conviction. Alongi, during both trials, insisted on having an interpreter, insisting that he neither could understand or speak Eng fish. Yesterday, however, he lost his tenn
 per at the continued questioning of at torneys and broke into a trade in Eng
 fish. After this it was discovered he had acted for four years as interpreter for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and to- days proceedings were held in the Eng lisn language.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

Many miners killed in mine fire. Passengers rescued from stranded
 vessel.
 Senatorial caucus Is harmonious. Madero delivers peace ultimatum. Republicans are wrathy. 2-Calera place of next conference. 3-Odd fellows report progress. 4-Editorial comment. 5-Commission ship launched today. Plan to receive Stokes.
 Membership committee is successful Refining company coming. 6-Sports. "A chat about the Charity Ball. Society S-Viaduct bill is passed. 9-Pleads against taking of life.
 Bills passed for school fund. u-Stock page. 2-senate gets to work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
To Consider Popular Election

Early consideration by the Senate ju-. dietary committee of the question of di- rect election of senators is expected. As soon as the committee is reorgan- ized the various measures introduced into Senate providing for the amend ment of the constitution will be con- sidered. Senators Borah, Bristow and Culberson have introduced resolutions providing for the sub mission to the states of amendments to the consti- tuition for direct election of senators.
 Senator Borah's resolution Is minus the Sutherland amendment providing for federal control of senatorial cleo tions. Senator Bristow's resolution contains the Sutherland amendment and Senator Culberson Is worded as to be
 Democratic members of the House are greatly put out over the patronage situation. After eliminating the four big elective officers it is found that each democrat will have less than $1200 tc his credit. This means practically nothing as a constituent living in a state any distance from Washington would spend a considerable amount of it in travelling expenses and find him self in Washington on a salary barely sufficient to exist.
 It is all too bad for few of the boys in the trenches but the caucus maintained that the only absolutely fair division was pro rata and that set- tied 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
GREEKS CELEBRATE
 INDEPENDENCE DAY

New York, April 1.-The Greeks of New York are joining with their countrymen throughout the world today in celebration of the anniversary of Greek independence In honor of tho event subscriptions are being received at mass meetings in va rious parts of the city for a fund to be used for the relief of Greeks in Russia, who are said to be suffering from op- pression in that country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
Wounded Brought to Juarez

Fl PasO, Tex, April 7.-EIghty-tnree wounded and number of prisoners taken by the federals at Casa Grandes were brought into Juarez today. The wounded were prone in box cars, but were we'll cared for by the escort which numbered about 200. With the latter were two field pieces and two yApid nxe guuA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
Consular Officers Changed

Mexico City. April Administer of Foreign Affairs De La Barra has or dered the transfer of three consular officers in the United States. Dr. Plu- tarco Ornelas. consul general at San Francisco. will go to New Orleans to succeed Consul Thomas Torres, who will go to El Paso, succeeding Antonio Lomeli. who is ordered to San Fran cisco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
MEET AGAIN TUESDAY

Montgomery, April 7.-(Special)- Resolution was introduced in the houses tonight and passed provid- ing for the adjournment of the two bodies from tonight to next Tuesday, when the forty-ninth working day will begin In all probability the fiftieth or last working day will be held on Thurs day of next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
NEW STATE H|HGWAY . COMMISSION MEETS

Montgomery, April 7.-tSpecial.)- The newly created state highway com mission met late tonight at the Gay Teague hotel The meeting was called to order al II o'clock with the fol- lowing present.
 Senator Spragins. Senator Atkins. John Craft of Mobile, Professor Nit cham of Auburn and pr. Eugene Smith of the university.
 Senator Spragins was elected chair man of the commission and Professor Mitcham was elected temporary secre- tary.
 The salary of a state highway en- gineer was fixed at S3000 per year and necessary travelling expenses.
 The commission will meet again next Wednesday afternoon, April 12, at o'clock at the Gay-Teague for the pur- pose of receiving and considering ap- plications for the office of state high way engineer.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
SENATE CAUCUS OF DEMOCRATS
 IS HARMONIOUS Dire Predictions of Brew ing Storm Quieted By
 United Party MARTIN IS ELECTED
 CAUCUS CHAIRMAN, Popular Election of Senators Is Ex- pected to Come Up for Early
 Consideration By Senate
 Judiciary Committee

Washington, April 7.--(Special.) )-ln spite of dire predictions of strife and even misgivings among senators themselves, a thoroughly harmonious caucus was held by the Senate democrats this afternoon and Senator Martin of Virginia was elect ed chairman of the caucus. He is di- rected to name a committee on commit- tees consisting of eight members, which will in turn take care of the new senators of the minority and arrange for such committee shifts among the older dem ocrats as may be necessary through vacancies which have been created.
 The friends of Senator Shively of In- diana, who has made an excellent vice chairman of the caucus. insisted that he run for the charmanship against Senator Martin. The Virginia senator received 21 votes to Senator Shively's l6, Senator Chiffon, the new West Virginia member. was selected secretary of the caucus. If there was any storm brewing over the selection of Senator Martin 1t did not materialize In the caucus. The senator is q sticker on the rule of seniority and his long service in the Senate, 16 years, assures his election fsnly one democrat. Senator Bacon of seYza, has served longer than Senator Martin and Senator Bacon did not car, for the honor.
 MT. Martin was nominated by Senator Clarke of Arkansas and Senator shivelw by Senator kery of pna. the ,-s'ah- ming mate of MT. esrvar the last cam paign. Senator Stone sevynded tbe shively nomination. The 37 votes cast account for the democratic strength except four. Senators Tnlman of South catolina, Ter rell of Georgia and shively jwere absent because of illness and senatdr Martin did not vote. xA aS Ia
 The roll call follows: h
 The RoH CaI-7
 For Martin Baeos, Bailejyi,e Bankhead, Bryan of Florida, chiltofZ Clarke, Gull person. Fletcher, Foster ,Johnstone, over- man. Paynter, Percy. xayner. Simmons. Smith of Maryland. swanson, Taylor, Thornton, Watson and Williams.
 For vely-charaloerlain. Davis, Gore. Hitchcock, Johnson .,Sf Maine, Kern. Lea. Martin, Myers Newlands, O'Gorman, Owens, Pomerene, Reed. Smith of South Carolina and Ston'e a5
 The importance Iof the honor of chair man of the caucus Is always greatly exaggerated, probably because of the impression that it Acorresponds to the minority leadership apk the House. The Senate leadership is merely figure head as the latitude of debate gives every member an sopIportunity to ex- press his views. Ins the House when frequently the time It's 60 limited that only one member can be heard it Is necessary to have spokesman on the floor and the position Is therefore one of importance. In the Senate any man Is leader who can rise to the occa- sion. f- A%2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
To Close Coffee Exchange

New York. April 7.-The coffee exchange will be closed Good Friday, April IA and the Saturday following.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-17
BUILDING NEWS
OF NORTH DAKOTA
MORE BUSINESS BUILDING THAN
OTHER KINDS ARE GOING UP
THROUGHOUT THE STATE Ac-
coRDlNe TO THE LATEST RE.
PORTS.

With the coming of warmer weather
large number of business buildings
the being erected throughout the state.
From the latest reports the business
buildings far exceed the number OF
buildings which are being erected for
other purposes.
f. H. Halstad is having plans pre-
pared for a new brick building at
Adams. Bismarck is now commencing
a new two story brick block. e. Lit
tleheld OF Carson will shortly COM
mence the erection of store building.
Interior alterations have been begun
on the Deering State bank. Bert
Townsend Of Dickinson will erect a
general store. r.. G. Sager has COM
menced of one story brick building
at Forbes. Gwinner will have a new
harness and shoe shop. b. r. Gray is
planning the erection Of garage.
Lawton will shortly have a new store
building. Julius Fauchald of Minot
will erect brick building. The con-
tract is about to be let for a new
building for the plumbing and heating
business at Mott. South Heart is to
have a new meat market and grocery
store.
Cannon Ball people will COON have
new Catholic church. Devils Lake will
probably have new German English
Lutheran church this summer.
Mott is soon to have an ice cream
factory. VIM. Spieas, Jr., is erecting
a cement block factory at New Leipzig
Cando is to have a new modern
school building. A new building will
be erected at Devils for the deaf.
Flasher is to have a graded school
building.
A local architect has the contract
for the building of the ward building
at the state hospital at jamestown.
John Leach is erecting hotel at So
len. The Lexington hotel block at Mi
not will be remodeled and plumbing
and heating fixtures will be installed.
Dickinson is to have extensive i'm
provements in the lighting system. A
telephone line will be constructed from
jamestown to Beaver Creek. Christ
Holley is promoting the installation Of
an electric light plant at Milton. yelya
Is to have an electric light system.
Jamestown will soon have a new H.
brary building. The Masonic temple al
Bismarck will soon be completed. Mi
not is preparing plans for new opera
house.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-17
PROGRAMME FOR
CLUB OPENING
EXCELLENT MENU AND PRO-
eRAMME is PREPARED FOR THE
OPENING OF THE COMMERCIAL
CLUB WHICH WILL TAKE PLACE
FRIDAY EVENING.

presents an array of the best speak
opening Of the Fargo Commercial club
has been issued and the list of toasts
every respect will satisfy the most
ers in the northwest. Representatives
Of the visiting commercial clubs will
be prominent on the programme of
speakers.
The dinner itself will be one that in
every respect iwll satisfy the most
famished appetite. The Prize Co, has
prepared the menu for the BANQUET
which will be served promptly at $50
Friday evening.
President Hardy of the commercial
club will act as the POSTMASTER of the
banquet and the programme of toasts
is as follows:
Address of Welcome, Hon. ". r. Lowell
Publicity for North Dakota.
........ FL. A. Bronson, Grand Forks
Public Needs Of the State
............ H. L. Halvorson, Minot
St, Paul Commercial Club .....
.............. Louis Betz, president
Manufacturing as an Asset in Ur-
ban Growth. r. 8. Adams, Lisbon
The Get-together Spirit ......
......... F. e. Smith. Wahpeton
Minneapolis Commercial Club ..
.................... w. G. Nye
HilIsboro and Trail County ......
..........E. Y. Sarles, Hillsboro
The Functions OF a Commercial
Club ...... J. M. Stewart Mayville
A Live Commercial Club In Small
City 49,. M. Al. Lilies, Minnewaukon
The Merchants Relation to the
Commercial Club ............,..
...... Chas. #, Rathman, Jamestown
ST. Paul Association of Commerce
......... G. l.. Cluckhohn, president
The Village Club ...........
............. VIM. J. Medland. Jud.
The Early Days of Fargo ..
...... ). w. Bragdon, Minneapolis
Market Days .................
... Otto Sangstad, Northwood
Duluth Commercial Club. e. l.. Miller
State Organization for Conserva-
ton of Resources ..........
......... ]. Dexter Pierce, Larimore
Our Sister City ...s........
........ Leslie Welter, Moorhead
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-17
INTERNES WANTED
BY GOVERNMENT
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AN
NoUNcEs EXAMINATIONS FOR
TWO NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
SUPERINTENDENT WANTED
EXAMINATIONS IN JUNE.

The latest announcement from the
civil service bureau shows that there
are two internes wanted in the govern
ment service one medical and the
other dental.
Examinations will be held in Fargo
June for dental inferno at the in
wane hospital at Washington. This
position pays $500 a year with main
tendance. On the same day in Fargo
an examination will be held for med
Zeal inferno at the same institution.
This position likewise pays $500 year
and carries with It maintenance and
~attyancement viii come the second
year.
June and an examination will be
held here for applicants who are seek
ing the position of lighthouse super
intendent. The appointee shall be as
signed to duties as the service may
require and the position pays from
$500 TO $1,000 a year.
An assistant chemical engineer is
desired by the forestry department of
the government for service at Madi-
son, Wis. The salary for this posi-
ton is from 1000 to $1,000 year and
there are good chances for advance
ment in the service. The examina-
tion will be held here for this position
May "a.
The lowest salaried position i'm the
list OF the latest bulletins is that of
laboratory apprentice in the depart
ment Of commerce and labor. This
position pays from $3.50 to $540
year and an examination for the same
will be held in Fargo May 10.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-17
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Much Sickness Due to Bowel Dis
orders.

A doctors first question when con-
suited by a patient is. Are your
bowels regular?" He knows that ss
percent of illness is attended with in
active bowels and torpid liver, and that
this condition must be removed gently
and thoroughly before health can be
restored.
Rexall Orderlies are a positive,
pleasant and safe remedy for consti-
patton and bowel disorders in gem
eral. We are SO certain of their great
curative value that we promise to re-
turn the purchasers money in every
case, when they fail to produce entire
satisfaction
Rexall Orderlies are eaten like candy
they act quietly. and have soothing,
strengthening, healing influence on tile
entire intestinal tract. They do not
purge, grippe, cause nausea, fiatulence.
excessive looseness. diarrhoea or other
annoying effect They are especially
good for children, weak persons or old
folks. Two sizes, 25c and 10c. Sold
only at our store The Rexall stores.
Fargo Drug Co. Economy Drug Co,
Waldorf Drug CO.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-17

preceded him.
Tracy Bangs proceeded with MIR.
Morrissey in a rather unusual man
ner and first asked him how long he
had known certain men. He said he
has known Judge Cowan eight years,
Judge Templeton seven years, Scott
Rex six years. and George A. Bangs
the same length Of time.
Mr.. Morrissey stated that he was
at dinner at the Hotel Grace on July
H. 1910, and that he remembered din
ing with Scott Rex and Judge Tenn
pleton, that Judge Cowan was not
present at all, nor did he see him any
where in Lakota that day.
In regard to the Florin- Grader ca
then being heard, he stated that one
of the accused pleaded guilty, while
the other asked for another twenty
four hours, and the case was contin-
ned until the next afternoon. The
Gross examination was brief and
merely. brought out that Mr.. Morris
sey did not see Judge Cowan on the
day of July IL at all, and that he him.
self was not in Lakota the next day.
July 10.
squabble Over Civic League List.
At the conclusion of the testimony
OF Witness Morrissey, Tracy Bangs
asked for a recess in order that he
might more suhy acquaint himself
with some of the evidence he intended
to introduce Monday. Before ad-
journment was taken, however, his
brother asked that he be permitted to
introduce as evidence the Hotel Cra-
mond register at Rugby, which was
granted.
He then asked that he also be allow
ed to introduce the list of names com
prising the Devils Lake Civic League
and the bylaws of the organization.
Tracy Bangs objected on the
grounds that the prosecution. had
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-17

Ia on that date, and by the fact that
Andrew Haugen Of the Edmore post
office was leaving for Minneapolis for
his summer vacation.
Both Mr.. Haugen and Mr.. Crazy tes-
titled that Judge Cowan was perfectly
sober on that day, the former having
been with him before they went to the
hotel for dinner. Mr.. Crary stated
that he thought he recalled George Al.
Bangs coming into the dining room of
the hotel and taking a seat at another
table nearby, though he would not s,e
sure Of that portion of the incident
AS Mr.. Crazy left the stand the Sec
ond time, Tracy Bangs brought out
that disbarment proceedings against
him at the time of his connection with
the landof1ce, by ]. p. Wineman and
w. L. Ungerson.
Attorney on Stand.
TO corroborate the testimony of wit
nesses Crary and Haugen, John j,
Samson, a Lakota attorney, was CALI
ed. He said he saw Judge Cowan in
Lakota on July ~, 1910 and that he
was perfectly sober.
He said that he remembered seeing
the judge in the morning about 1920
o'clock on the streets of the city, and
at noontime in the Hotel Grace lobby.
and a trifie earlier in A. W. Sheets
law office. He stated that he talked
with the accused each OF these times
and found him absolutely sober.
On cross examination. 1T was brought
out that Mr.. Samson was present in
the courtroom the FIRST day court was
called, June IL, when the Florin- Grad
err case was called for arraignment,
and that the case took two days, that
on the first day Judge Cowan was not
In Lakota.
Mr.. Samson remembered that
George A. Bangs, who had appeared
for the state In that case, had left
about o'clock in the afternoon in an
TO- Grand Forks In order
to get to Pembina in time for another
case in which he was interested.
Further than this the witness stated
he believed he recalled seeing in the
dining room Andrew Hangen, Scott
Rex, Milton Crary, Judge Cowan and
George A. Bangs
Mcrrissey Short and Direct.
r. w. Morrissey of Edmore, one of
he well known attorneys of the north
srn part of the state, who has been en-
ragged in the practice of law for about |
line years, was the last witness of /
he afternoon. His testimony was
'hort and direct. especially on the
ross examination, and entirely cor
oborated the others who Immediately
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-17

closed its case and he felt that IL such
a request be granted at this time that
the evidence and testimony of the de-
Tense would all be chopped up with
the introduction Of evidence from the
other side.
George A. Bangs said that such was
not the intention. but he admitted that
while 1t was probably the proper
course Of procedure still he felt that
inasmuch as the names Of the mem
bers Of that organization had been
slurred from time to time during the
trial, that the senate ought to allow
the introduction OF the list Of names
Tracy Bangs still maintained his
point, but admitted that he had not
other objection to the list of names
being introduced.
President Burdick submitted the
question to the senate and the prose-
ton carried the day by vote or 20 10
IL with seventeen absent and not
voting.
Those voting for the introduction Of
the list Of names were Senators AL
len, Bessessen, Cashel, Davis, Filing
son, Garden, Gilbert. johnson, Linde.
Mcdowell. Overson Plain, Putnam
Ruzicka, Steel of Stutsman, Turner.
Wailin' Weio, Whitcher and Welch.
Those voting against the PROPOSE
ton We're Senators Baker, Gunderson. !
Hookway Jacobson. Mcdonald. Nc
Lean. Stevens, Syvertson, Talcott.
Trlmble. Walton and Young.
Those absent and not voting were
senators Duis, Duncan, Elken. Gansale
Glnolns, Gronvold, Kennedy, Kretsch {
mar LaMoure, Martin, Moviona
Fierce' Simpson, Steele Of Renville
Thoreson and williams. ''''e'