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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-02-23

Grand Forks.-The straw vote at the
University of North Dakota for presi-
dency resulted in victory for La Fol-
lette. There were 204 votes cast, and
these include law students and the
men at the university. La Toilette re-
cieved 80, Roosevelt 81, Wilson 4S,
Bryan 6. Taft and Governor Burke
each 2. Debbs 2, Governor Harmon anu
Champ Clark each.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-02-23

Fargo.-Chief of Police Bowers has
taken Harvey willard to Mandan,
there to remain until he reaches the
age of 81. Willard, who is 10 years
old, confessed to breaking into Mil
waukee car which was standing on the
Great Northern siding near the Ches-
ley lumber yard in this city a few
nights ago and stealing five or six
beef hides which he was endeavor-
ing to sell across the river in Moor
head.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-02-23

Minot.-The new medical law pass
ed at the 1911 session of the legisla-
ture will be tested in the trial of DR..
F. x. Offerman, charged with practic-
ing medicine without a state license.
Offerman was bound over to the coun-
ty court, before whom he will be tried.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-02-23
News from All Parts of North Dakota
STATE BITS

Fargo.-Joe T. Purcell, the we'll
known Fargo commercial traveller,
has announced his candidacy for rail.
road commissioner on the Republican
ticket. He has made this announce
ment public in several places through
out the state in the last fortnight. Mr.,
Purcell has been travelling in North
Dakota for the past sixteen years.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-02-23

Bismarck.-Upon recommendation
of Col. H. R. Biting, inspector and
judge advocate general of the North
Dakota National Guard, the adiutant
generals department has issued> a
commission appointing Corporal Ar.
thur Mclean as second lieutenant of
the Devils Lake company, Vice Sec.
ond Lieut. Joseph w. Peterson, who is
placed on the supernumerary list.
Bowbells. Canadian prairie chick
ems which have flocked to this section
in vast flocks may provide unusually
fine hunting next year. Feeding con-
ditions in Canada, where the birds
usually spend the winter, are poor.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
PRINCE D'ARAGON
SHOOTS HIMSELF
Losing the Love of Miss Mary
Duke, Nobleman Tries to
Take life.

Paris, July 3-Prince Ludovic PignateIli
d'Aragon. a distant cousin Of the King
Of Spain, and well-known in the United
States, shot himself here to-day. sup
posedly because he had failed to win the
hand OF Mary Duke. daughter of Benja-
min Duke, OF New York, head OF the
Tobacco Trust TO whom he was recently
reported engaged.
II was said tonight at the hospital
where the prince was taken that he could
not live. The bullet entered near the
heart.
The prince had been melancholy and
had seldom left his apartments since his
recent return from the United States.
Late yesterday he dined with several
friends and shortly afterward returned
to his apartment. When a servant at
tempted to enter the princes room to-
day he found the door locked. Being
unable to arouse his master. he summoned
some Of the Iatter's friends and they
forced an entrance. The prince lay on
the bed barely alive. A revolver lay on
the floor with one chamber empty.
A thorough search of the room failed
to disclose a note or letter containing
any indication of the motive for the act.
II is understood that Mr.. and Mrs. Duke
opposed the marriage Of their daughter
to the prince solely for religious rea-
sons.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
JOKER is INSERTED
IN THE PLATFORM
Italian Hand Responsible for that
Part which Refers to
Committeeman.

Baltimore. Nd, July S.-whose was the
fine Italian" hand that slipped into the
Democratic national platform an inno-
cent appearing little clause about which
groups Of organization politicians are
talking to-day with much concern?
Under the caption presidential prim-
aries in the platform adopted last night
the following clause occurs:
Committeeman who are hereafter to
constitute the membership Of the Demo-
cratic National Committee and whose
election is not provided for by law
shall be chosen in each State at such
primary elections, and the service and
authority Of committeeman. however
chosen, shall begin Immediately upon the
receipt Of their credentials respectively -
Innocent as it may APPEAR. it was said
in the hotel Hobbies tonight that this
clause strikes directly at the grip which
many of the members Of the committee
now have on their jobs by virtue Of their
control of their local State politics. In
few States OF the union are members OF
the National Committee elected by law
The National Committee itself has no
legal existence. In most Of the States,
including Maryland. national committee
men are chosen by the State conventions
or by the delegates elected to the
National Convention and according to
party rules and regulations. BY con-
trolling the State conventions the poll
ticians can control the election OF mem
bers to the National Committee. The
declaration in the party platform pro-
poses that in such States the National
Committeeman shall be elected by direct
primaries. William Jennings Bryan Is
said to be responsible for this as well as
nearly all Of the sentences in the plat
form.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
UNION AFTER RALPH.
Plate Printers object to Indorse-
ment.

Plate Printers object to Indorse-
ment.
Plate Printers Union. No >. Is still in
pursuit Of the scalp Of Joseph E. Ralph,
director Of the Bureau OF Engraving and
Printing. II has been pointed out by
some Of Mr.. RaIph's friends in answer
to the attacks that some time ago the
union Endorsed the present director for
the position. and therefore, should stand
by him.
The members Of the union have an
swered this point by explaining that the
Endorsement OF Mr.. Ralph was made by
an executive committee OF the organiza-
ton and not by the organization as a
whole. They are indignant that the
question Of the old Endorsement should
have been brought up. In order to pre-
vent a recurrence Of the Ralph indorse-
ment matter, an amendment to the con-
stitution OF the union has been intro
duced by P. ]. Ryan. attorney for the
Central Labor Union, and member Of the
Printers Union. providing that no COM
mittee or single officer OF the organlza-
ton shall indorse the appointment Of any
person to a high position IN the Bureau
of Engraving and Printing. The proposed
amendment states that such Endorsement
shall be made only by the union as a
whole and with the approval Of the
executive council OF the American FEEDER
alton of Labor. Action will be taken
upon the amendment at the next meeting
of the union.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
PIERCE ANDERSON
NAMED BY TAFT
Chicago Architect Succeeds Late
D. H. Burnham on Fine
Arts Commission.

President Taft yesterday announced
the appointment Of PIERCE Anderson, OF
Chicago. to succeed the late Daniel H.
Burnham on the Fine Arts Commission.
Mr.. Anderson is forty-three years old.
AS an architect he was associated with
the late Daniel Durham, Of Chicago.
and was appointed to NIL the vacancy
left by Mr.. Burnham's recent death in
Europe. Mr.. Anderson was appointed
because OF his intimate knowledge of
the late Mr.. Burnham's plans. having
worked with him on practically all of
the Fine Arts Commissions projects.
Mr.. Anderson is at present on the At
lantic Ocean returning from Europe with
the ashes of the body of Mr.. Burnham,
which was Cremated at Heidelberg. Mr..
Anderson has never previously served
on any public commission. his work hav-
ing always been under the direction Of
Mr.. Durham. who was prominent in the
early development of Chicago, and served
on many Of its public commissions
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
COY. MARSHALL
MAKES NO PLANS
Vice Presidential Nominee May
Turn Over Job to Lieu
tenant Governor.

indianapolis. July 3-Gov.. Thomas R.
Marshall, Democratic nominee for vice
President, when asked as to his plans
for a campaign said to-day:
Il shall stay here and attend TO my
duties as governor. II I cannot attend
to my duty as l see It. and make any
sort Of a campaign. can do one -
two things: I can go along without max
ing any campaign or 1 can put the
lieutenant governor in ONCE here. But
that IL all in the future, and have not
given It consideration.
1t Is past belief and hardly worth say
ing, but II is nevertheless true, that I
am not an ambitious man. and l think
that very lack of ambition has saved
Dme from a good many temptations that
might otherwise have arisen in this con-
troversy. Public ONCE has meant TO me
public trust not a private snap. l
do not make this statement pharisaic-
ally, because ordinarily we want TO
watch the man who cries stop, thief
but I make II in the light of my five
years OF public service. which, counting
my one year Of campaigning, put me
out OF the governors once 1850 in
debt.
From a monetary standpoint, there
fore, there has been nothing in II, but
the time and money has been all spent.
At the close Of my oficiaI term, when
the shouting and tumult shall have died
away and the calm and dispassionate
opinion Of the people OF Indiana shall
have been given concerning my admins
tration, they shall say he made a fair
ly decent. respectable, and honorable
Governor.
In event OF my election to the Vice
Presidency, I can promise the people OF
America no different course of conduct
than that which l have exhibited in the
office of Governor Of Indiana"
Gov. Marshall has always taken an
active interest in various forms Of
sport. Boxing exhibitions are allowed in
the State without dissent from him.
Mr.. Marshall. who IL a graduate and
member Of the board OF trustees of Wa
bash College. has been a firm believer in
all inter-college sports, including foot
ball He attends all big football games,
and Is also a baseball fan.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
DEFER ACTION ON
MEMBERSHIP PLAN
Chamber of Commerce POstpOnes
Decision on Appeal of Retail
Merchants Association.

After much discussion pro and con on
the question Of whether the Retail Mer-
chants Association. should be permitted
to take into its membership nonmembers
OF the Chamber Of Commerce, the Cham
Der Of Commerce last night OF Its regular
meeting decided to defer action on the
matter until fall.
When the matter was hSst presented TO
the chamber II was referred to a special
committee. Of which Isaac Cans was
chairman. Mr.. Cans was not present at
the meeting last night to submit a report.
1t was reported by the secretary, how
ever, that the committee was unanimously
opposed TO the proposition.
The matter was introduced by the pres
entation Of a proposed amendment to
the constitution, permitting the Retail
Merchants Association TO admit to It's
membership as many nonmembers Of
the Chamber Of Commerce as the num-
Der Of members Of the association now
belonging 10 the chamber. The Mer-
chants Association is in reality merely
a committee Of the Chamber Of Com
merce.
The cause Of the merchants was her
aided by Chaplin Brown, attorney for the
chamber. He said that there were many
merchants interested in the Retail Mer-
chants Association who were not inter
ested in the other branches OF work car
ried on by the chamber, and consequent
ly who did not feel able TO pay mem
bership dues in the chamber. The con-
stitution provides that all members Of
the association shall be members of the
chamber.
George Y. worthington attacked the
merchants proposition. He said that
the association misconceived the real OBJ
ject OF the Chamber Of Commerce which
Is TO better the interests Of the people at
large and the entire city rather than Of
the few business men who constitute its
membership.
II was voted TO send Maj Richard
Sylvester, superintendent of police, to
Toronto next week as a delegate OF the
chamber to the convention OF the In
ternationsl Association OF Police Chiefs
to invite that organization TO hold its
next convention in Washington. The
next convention will be held in May.
There are between 800 and 100 delegates.
Maj. Sylvester has been president of the
organization for twelve years.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
DEAD BOY MAY BE-
BROTHER INLAY
E. F. Powell, Of Richmond, Believes
Youth Shot in Camp Is His
Relative.

That the youth who was accidentally
shot and killed in a boys camp on the
Virginia shore Of the Potomac River.
between the Highway and Railroad
bridges about a week ago, and buried in
potter's field near Luna Park after
efforts to identify him. proved futile. is
Llnwood wingo, Of Manchester. South
Richmond, Va, is the belief Of the
police.
a photograph OF the unidentified youth.
made just before his body was inferred.
was mailed to Mai. Werner. chief OF
police of Richmond. several days ago
by Mai Sylvester. with a request that
every effort be made TO identify the pic
ture in the Virginia capital where the
boy said he had lived.
Capt. Wright. commanding the Third
police station in Manchester, recognized
in the likeness Of the dead youth a
facial similarity to Linwood Wingo. who
had been missing from his home in
Manchester for some time. and relatives
Of Wingo were allowed TO see the pho
tograph.
E. F. Powell. a brother-in-Iaw OF
wingo. said at once that the photograph
was a picture OF his missing relative.
Powell left Richmond last night for
Washington. unconscious that the author
titles Of Alexandria County had buried the
body in pOtter's field. II Is likely that
when Powell learns the fact he will de-
mand that the body be exhumed in order
that he may have an opportunity 10 learn
whether the victim OF the accidental
shot Is his relative.
Andrew Flaherty. fourteen years old.
Of lO3 H Street Northwest. who shot the
strange youth as he slept on the floor
OF the boys improvised tent, was eXoner-
ated by a coroner's jury which probed
the killing under the direction OF Com
monwealth's Attorney Crandal Mackey
and Coroner Sutton.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
ANGELS" STICK
TO ROOSEVELT
Perkins and Munsey Attend Confer
snee of Leaders at Oyster
DOESN'T FEAR GOV. WILSON

Oyster Bay, July an stick IN this
fight even II 1 don't get one electoral
vote"
day when a party OF his leaders conferred
with him at Sycamore Hill The talk
had drifted to the prospect OF Roose-
Welt carrying enough States TO beat
Woodrow Wilson. His leaders impressed
upon him that they wanted him 20 re-
main in the fight. even II he felt he was
doomed to defeat in November.
Roosevelt disabused the minds Of his
stalwarts OF any idea that he was afraid
to go on with the battle. He reminded
them that he had started the third party
before the Baltimore convention met.
and the progressive move was not TO be
influenced by the candidacy OF woodrow
Wilson any more than by that Of Presi-
dent Taft
The coloneTs supporters left the confer
ence satisfied that the colonel viii keep
on with his campaign up 70 November.
In the conference with the ex-President
were George W. Perkins. his chief hnan-
ciaI hacker in the convention; former
Senator Finn. OF Pennsylvania; z. A
Van Valkenburg. Of Philadelphia; Sena-
tor Dixon, and Frank A Munsey. They
had just left a conference at the Man
haitian Hotel, IN New York, in which the
scope Of campaign was taken up. With
them in the New York confab were other
progressive leaders, including James R
Garfield and Medil Mccormick.
Perkins the Angel.
The appearance Of Perkins at Sycamore
Hill indicated that the financial support
the ex-President had In his preconvention
war will not be withdrawn. For a few
days there has been talk that Perkins
was tired Of 1t all and that the former
Presidents third party aspirations might
fail, because OF lack Of money. Perkins
has been scouting around to see what can
be done, and he conhded to Roosevelt to-
day that sufficient funds will be scraped
up to see him through to election day.
Roosevelt accepted the desertion OF
Gov. Osborne Of Michigan. one Of the
original seven governors. to the Wilson
camp, with a show OF philosophy.
Il really did not expect Osborne TO
stick" was his comment. 7 knew there
would be a few leaders like Gov. Hadley
who would not stay with US But we are
not concerned over that We havs
others who have come IN since the party
was formed. tt are going through
with the Tight"
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
CAPITAL FBLINES
GRANTED RESPITE
Commissioners Hodify Spirit Of Or
dinance Providing for Death
of Stray Cats.

The city's felines will be killed only
upon special request.
This concession was made by the Com
missiOners yes .erday at a hearing held
in the District Building at the request
OF Mrs Henry L. West, president Of the
Washington Cat Club. on the question
Of the repeal or modification OF the re-
cent cat killing ordinance.
After hearing spirited pleas in behalf
Of washington's feline population. the
Commissioners announced that they
would repeal their recent order, but
would instruct the poundmaster to take
charge OF cats only upon request II
had been planned TO wage warfare on
the felines oy sending POundmaster
Kuhn's assistants out TO scour the city.
The women protested against this pro-
posed method. stating that II II were
carried out, mouse pets as well as alley
cats would fall prey to the cat catchers.
As a solution OF the matter the Dis
trict heads agreed not 10 go out among
the highways and hedges TO compel the
wandering feInes to submit to the law,
but, as a substitute plan. to let the
cat haters OF the city catch the felines
and present them to the poundmaster.
Persons who succeed in capturing cats
should notify Poundmaster Kuhn. who,
upon request. Will eau at houses 10 take
charge Of undesirable felines. II in the
attempt to capture the back fence song
sters they are mortally wounded, II is
suggested by the authorities that the
garbage collector. rather than the
poundmaster. be advised. The cat or
der becomes effective July g. but IL any
persons now have cats which they de-
sire to dispose OF the poundmaster will
be glad to take charge Of them.
"CatnmRnIa" Is Coined.
Mrs. Willard Pollard. who attended the
hearing to inform the Commissioners
that a cat and three kittens had taken
up their abode upon her premises, caus-
ing much annoyance. expressed entire
satisfaction 1T the manner in which the
Commissioners settled the matter. Mrs.
Mary LantZ, in a vigorous speech,
criticised the Commissioners for promul-
eating the cat order. She branded them
as heartless enemies of the innocent
feline and referred to DR.. William c.
Woodward. District Health Oficer, as
suffering from 'catamania."
Emanuel c. Peach, commission mer-
chant, appeared to assist the women in
their fight for the repeal Of the cat
ordinance. Mr.. Peach argued that cats
were required to kill on the rats in the
stables, which he explained, for a time
were overrUn with rats. He said that
through the agency Of a large force OF
cats he finally succeeded in routing the
rodents.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
RYAN ISSUES STATEMENT.
New Yorker Urges Democrats to
Support Gov. Wilson.

Baltimore, July 2-Thomas F. Ryan.
of New York. who was a delegate to
the Democratic Convention, tonight is
sued the following statement:
The Baltimore Convention has regis
tered the independent will OF the Demo-
cratic party through its chosen dele
gates, and Il Is the duty OF every Demo
crat, without regard to past pref
erences. 10 accept that decision with
good will and no regrets. and to go into
the coming batt.s with courage and de-
termination TO make Gov. Wilson Presi-
dent
We should all contribute every effort
in our power. dictated by good judg-
ment and honesty. considerations to ac-
complish that result The party is united
and as the campaign progresses I believe
II will gain the confidence Of the coun-
try, and that an overwhelming majority
OF the American people will conclude that
the best interests Of the republic and all
its people. without regard to class or
condition. will be best served by placing
the Democratic party in power"
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
BARTENDERs AS WITNESSES

Seattle. Wash, July S.-Inquiry as to
Judge Cornelius H. Hanford's alleged
bibuloUs habits was continued by the
House Judiciary subcommittee to-day
1t was expected that several bartenders.
who at first failed to respond when
called. viii go on the stand. witnesses.
who, say they have seen Judge Hanford
apparently intoxicated in public places,
also will be called to testify.
Testimony has been given that Judge
Hanford was in the habit Of drinking in
seven saloons and a club; that he usual
~ drank beer IN one place. sherry and
egg in a second. benedictine IN g third,
and martini cocktails IN . eourlh
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
SWIMMER DRAWS COLOR
LINE AND COL0RED BOY
DRAWS KNIFE ON HIN

I won't swim in the same river with
niggers," said James Oxford, sixteen
years old. as he was disrobinE at the
foot Of Ninth Street Southeast yester-
day afternoon in preparation for q
plunge.
A colored youth who was passing OBJ
tected to the remark and Oxford felled
him with blow on tho jaw. When the
colored boy arose he drew a knife. A
scuffie followed
Oxford was stabbed in the right side.
He went to his home at 1853 Tenth Street
Southeast. but the wound seemed
serious that q physician directed
removed TO Casualty Hospital Ate.
ford had been attended by surgeons
averred II Is not wise to draw the c %
iine in a Tciue lo.d enough to be heard
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
NOISY OVATlONS
FOR EX-CANDIDATES
Clark and Underwood Roundly
cheered on Entering Floor
Of House.

Champ Clark and Oscar w. Underwood
received noisy and enthusiastic greeting
when they entered the House Of Repre-
sentatives yesterday Republicans and
Democrats alike arose and cheered the
Speaker Of the House and the majority
leader. both Of whom are now defeated
candidates for the Presidential nomina-
ton The crowded galleries, Joined In
the demonstrations.
The Speaker was unmoved by the DEM
onstration. As soon as he could get hold
Of his gavel he whacked his desk with II
and demanded order. A minute later
when Mr.. Underwood appeared. wearing
his now famous smile, the applause was
renewed Just before entering the House.
Mr.. Underwood told the newspaper men
that he was still happy and had no re-
grets.
Chaplain couden rsfe red in his open
ing PRAYER to the political misfortunes
Of the House leaders by a duplication
TO help US submit TO the vicissitudes OF
life"
Both Much Congratulated.
Both Clark and Underwood were much
congratulated upon their glorious de-
feat" Neither received any replies to
their kilograms Of congratulation to Gov.
Wilson. Many Of the messages received
by Speaker Clark express sympathy with
him for his treatment by Col Bryan
and bitterly attacked the Commoner for
his attitude toward Clark in the con-
vention. The Speaker would not COM
ment any further upon his defeat
I'm not going to keep talking about
this forever said Clark From the
Speakers room, however. "houn' dawg'
posters and political war maps were
missing. They have gone into the dis
card forever, it was said.
Mrs. Clark. who Tuesday night de-
clared that her husband was the victim
OF treachery and persecution, was in the
House gallery when the Speaker was &C.
corded the ovation
Representative Moore OF Pennsylvania
referred to the Bryan-ClaTk AFFAIR in the
course OF a speech on the floor Of the
House yesterday afternoon.
1T was shown in the Baltimore con-
vention," said Representative Moore,
that one man who has been leading his
party unsuccessfully for sixteen years
and who has been the center Of public
opinion, can in one fell swoop take away
the character, reputation, and every
thing else from a great man who has
been attending to his public duties and
who has had the good will OF the peo-
pie"
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
POPS PRAYER UNANSWERED.

ssagirt. n. J., July 2-Senator Frank
lin D. Roosevelt. Of New York. called at
the executive mansion here this after
noon, and congratulated Gov Wilson
upon his nomination.
Il saw Kermit in New York" said Mr.
Roosevelt. and he sSid Pops been
praying for Clark"