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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-10-24
FInancier Clashes with Senate
Committee Members.
SURPRISE FROM BEvERIDGE
Witness Declares He Nearly Dropped
Dead When Indiana Senator Re-
turned Donation Of $4,000.

Washington, Oct. 22.-George w
Perkins, throughout his testimony
clashed with members of the senate
committee investigating campaign con
tributions. Questions by Senator
Pomerene, which Mr.. Perkins assert
ed attacked his motives in contribut.
ing to the 1904 Republican campaign
and Colonel Roosevelt's preconven.
ton campaign, aroused the witness
anger.
you are questioning my motives
simply to get headlines in the papers
and you know it," shouted Mr.. Per-
kins.
He asserted he expected no return
for contributions. One of his state
ments was:
when this campaign is over, if on
the 5th of November Theodore Roose-
welt is elected, OF Nov. 6 our accounts
will be all square,"
Time after time Mr.. Perkins waved
a clenched fist in the air and de-
clared that the committee could not
get away with it," Once the commit
tee voted to expunge a remark from
the record. AS he grew indignant un-
der cross-examination the witness
would rise in his place, glazing at the
committee and %gesticulating violently.
Mr.. Perkins accounted to the commit
tee for $4,000 which he said he spent
In the preconvention campaign of
Colonel Roosevelt.
Mr.. Perkins said che almost dropped
dead when Senator Albert j.. Bev-
eridge of Indiana returned to him
$4,000 which he sent him in 1904.
This was the only instance he know
of, he said, of a man running for Of
fee returning money after he got his
hands on it,"
Mr.. Perkins grew indignant when
he was questioned as to any relation
his activities in connection with the
1904 campaign might have had to the
withholding Of the suit against the
Harvester company planned by the
department of justice in 1907. He de-
clared that for the government to
have begun action at that time would
have been totally unfair" because
the bureau Of corporations was then
investigating the company.
Thomas Fortune Ryan doomed up
rs the biggest individual campaign
contributor that has come to the COM
mittee's attention when he told of
contributing s450,00o to the fund of
Alton B. Parker, the Democratic can
didate in 1904.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-10-24
SENATOR HEPBURN is DEAD
Idaho Scion Expires at Washington
After Lingering Illness.

Washington, Oct. 1S.-United States
Senator Weldon Brinton Hepburn OF
Idaho died in his apartments here
after a lingering illness. He was
sixty years old and had been in the
senate nine years.
A complication of diseases involving
the heart and kidneys caused the
senator's death. He had not been
we'll since last March, when he col.
lapsed after delivering a speech in the
senate on the arbitration treaties, in
spite of the doctors warning that the
effort might cost him his life.
Several weeks ago, apparently gain
ing strength after a serious relapse,
the senator and Mrs. Hepburn made
preparations for a trip West. Another
relapse followed, however, and since
then the patient had been growing
steadily weaker.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-10-24
BITTER ATTACK ON HlLLEs
Called "Character Assassin" by Medilt
Mccormick.

Called "Charaeter Assassin" by MediIt
Mccormick.
Washington, Oct. 19.-Medill Nc
Cormick of Chicago stirred up a sen.
sation before the Clapp committee
when he read a prepared statement
touching upon the attempted assassi-
nation Of Colonel Roosevelt, declaring
1t had been invited by, "%falsehoods of
character assassins and liars like
Charles D. Hilles."
1T is difficult for an ordinary man
In the compass Of ordinary language
TO compete with the testimony of char
acter assassins and liars like Mr..
Hilles-men who, by their falsehoods,
lncite weak minded men to actual as
sassinations," was the passage which
brought out a storm of protest from
The committee, in which Chairman
Clapp joined.
Mr.. Mccormick. argued heatedly that
his statement was admissible as evi.
aence, while Senators Oliver and Clapp
declined to allow Mr.. Mccormick to
read and demanded that he withdraw
his words. The statement finally was
admitted to the record without being
read from the prepared copy.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-10-24
M'cuMBER WILL CAMPAIGN
Senator Says Contest is Between Two
Old Parties.

Senator P. j. McCumber has re.
turned to Wahpeton from Washington
with the announcement that he will
begin a state campaign in behalf of
President Taft. He will carry it on
independent of the Republican state
central committee, as a result of a
resolution passed by that body to the
effect that party fidelity should not
be measured by the support the party
gives the head of the national ticket.
Speaking of the national situation
Senator McCumber said: I'VE are
lighting the battle Of Republicanism.
Mr.. Taft is the nominee of the Repub-
l1can party. He has accomplished
in the advancement of progress
sive legislation and in relieving the
public from dangers of the monopolis-
tic tendencies of the age than any
president since Lincoln. He has made
but one mistake and that was his sup.
port of reciprocity. But it should be
remembered that he inherited this re.
c1procity proposition from preceding
administrations and in the light of the
other great things he has accomplish
ed we should be willing to overlook
this one mistake and believe it was
an error OF the mind and not of the
heart"
Senator McCumber declared that
the presidential fight was a battle be.
tween the two old parties. Every
Republican vote cast for the third
party" he said, els equivalent to a
vote cast for the Democratic nominee
There is no possibility Of electing the
third party candidate this year and
the only possible effect of the third
party movement is the defeat of the
Republican party"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-10-24
J0HNSON'S CASE POSTPONED
Pugiiist Released on Bond Until
Oct, 20.

Chicago, Oct. 20.-Charged with the
abduction Of a white girl, Jack John
son, the negro pugilist. was arraigned
in municipal court. His bond was in.
creased from $500 to $500 and the
case continued until Oct. 29.
Johnson became furious when conn
sci for Mrs. Cameron-Falsonet de-
manded that his bond be increased.
He shouted that he was a responsible
business man, with a business worth
$780, OO.
Attorney Erbstein replied that his
business was illegal and should be
suppressed. The court finally fixed
the bail at $1,000 and Johnson wanted
to write a check covering the increase.
but Erbstein again objected and cash
was furnished.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-10-24
IMMENSE DAMAGE
CAUSED BY TYPHO0N
Loss In Philippines Placed at
S25,OOO,OOO.

Manila, Oct. 2O.-Twenty-fiye mil.
Hon dollars is the estimated damage
done by the typhoon which swept the
Philippines Oct. 16.
The storm extended over a wide
area, touching Surgiao in the south,
Taoloban in the north and crossing
Leyte, Bohel, Cebu, Nebros and Panav.
Reports from the various districts are
incomplete and contain nothing
dehnlte concerning the rich sugar dis.
tricts in Jegros, nor the interior
points in Cebu and Panay.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-10-24
MAJOR M ULl0 IS DEAD
Veteran Had Served Forty.two Years
In Army,

Veteran Had Served Forty.two Years
In Army.
Major James Ulio, for twelve years
professor Of military science and tao
tics at the North Dakota agricultural
college, dropped dead at his home in
Fargo. He was eighty years old.
Major Ulio vas born in London.
When a boy he enlisted in the Union
army and served continuously for for
ty-two years.
He saw service in the Civil war and
In Indian campaigns and possessed
several medals won by bravery.
Though enlisting as a private he won
steady promotions. Major Ulio re.
signed from the army a year ago, and
had been living at Fargo. He was
given a funeral with all mill
tary honors by the agricultural college
cadet corps and local company of the
state militia.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-10-24
Chicago Live Stock.

Chicago, Oct. 22.-Cattle-Beeves,
S5.45@10.80; Texas steers, $4.40@5.75;
Western steers, $5.65@8.9O; stockers
and feeders, $4.20@7.40; cows and
heifers, $2.80@7.00; calves, $6.50@9.-
rs. Hogs-Light, $8.25@9.0O; mixed,
$S.45@9.15; heavy, $8.35@9.15; rough,
$8.35@8.60; pigs, $4.75@7.6O. Sheep
Native, $3.50@4.S5; yearlings, $4.7O@
5.S5; lambs. $3.15@7.45.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-10-24
ONE DIES IN STEAMER CRASH
Ten Others Have Narrow Escapes In
Detroit River Collision,

Detroit, Oct. PA wheelsman lost
his life and ten other members of the
crew of the sand steamer Pine Lake
narrowly escaped death when their
vessel went to the bottom in less than
a minute after a collision with the
steamer Fleetwood, off Peche island in
the Detroit river.
The man who lost his life was Alex
klavey, whose home was lear Lon.
don, Ont. 1t is thought he was trapped
In the wreckage of the pilot house.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-10-24
NO CHANGE in MISSIONS
North Dakota Presbyterians Vote
Against Proposition.


North Dakota Presbyterians have
concluded their annual meeting in
Grand Forks. Decision on the ques.
ton of changing the method of admin.
istering missionary affairs in the state
was against the proposal Of the state
committee.
Don Mcdonald and Rev. D. Finlay.
son were elected state trustees fol
three years. The next place of meet.
ing was left to the moderator and
stated clerk.
In the report of the missionary com.
mittee it was pointed out that non
contributing churches RESPONSE.
Bile for the fact that many charges in
the state are without pastors. An in.
crease of $4,877 in missionary offer.
1ngs during the coming year is sought.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-10-24


Constantinople, Oct. 22.-It is ad
mitted here that the Bull ;arians ar
established about twelve miles frol
Adrianople and that a big battle i.
imminent. The governor of Adriano
pie has issued a proclamation warn
ing residents to husband their food
owing to possibility of investment O
the town. He recommends those able
to leave to do so.
1t is announced that an importan,
concentration of Bulgarian forces ha.
taken place at Koestendil, in the
southeast of Bulgaria, the objective
OF which is doubtless the Struma val
ley, the easiest road to the heart OF
Macedonia.
The Turkish government will issu
a proclamation to the people of tn
European provinces in the shape of a
reply to King F~erdinand's manifesto
enjoining Moslems to good behavior
and assuring Christians that they have
Aolu1iS W lSdl IL the! Iellldlu loyal.
Greek Losses Are Heavy.
1t is asserted that in the fighting
around Elassona the Greeks lost 1900
killed.
A special dispatch to a CONSTANT
nople paper says the Turkish warships
sunk a Bulgarian torpedo boat, while
another escaped by taking refuge in
the harbor of Verna. The forts re.
piled to the Turks and eventually
silenced their fire.
According to information received
by the porte Albanian volunteers un.
der former Deputy Hassan Bey OF
Pristina have joined the advanced
body Of Albanians marching on Kur.
sumliji, in Servia, thirty miles south
OF Nish, in the neighborhood of which
fighting is TO- going on.
Along the Montenegrin frontier the
situation appears to be unchanged.
Official information concerning a
Bulgarian reverse says that the Bull.
garians concentrated at Hanlar in the
Dospat region, were induced to ad.
n into Ottoman territory by a
felgned retreat of the Turks. A strong
Turkish force then suddenly attacked
the left wing of the Bulgarians, VIII
suffered heavily.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-10-24
GRAIN AND PROVISION PRICES
South St. Paul Live Stock,

South st. Paul, Oct. 22.-Cattle-
Steers, $5.75@8.25; COWS and heifers,
$3.25@6.25; calves, $4.00@8.75; feed
ers. $3.50@6.75. Hogs-$8.5O@8.7O.
sheep-Lambs, $3.50@6.60; wethers,
$3.75@4.00; ewes, s2.5O@3.75.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-10-24
State Senator Resisns.

Senator Ed Pierce of Ransom coun-
ty, a member Of the upper house for
the last twelve years. resigned his
position. The vacancy will be filed
at the coming election. Mr.. Pierce
says business would keep him from
attending the next legislative session.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-10-24
MINNEAPOLIS Grain.

Minneapolis, Oct. 22.-Wheat-Dec.,
STU @8Sc; May, 93hc. Cash close on
track: No. l hard, soc; No. 1 North.
ern, 87@89kc; to arrive, 87@88kc;
No. 2 Northern, S4@S7c; No. 3 North,
ern, 82@85c; No. 3 yellow corn, G5k
@66c; No. 4 corn, 63@64c; No. 3
white oats. 30h oslo; to arrive, zoe;
No. 3 oats. 28h @29c; barley, <3Q67c:
tax. $l.49; to arrive, Sl.40.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-10-24
Rescue Costs Her Life

Red Oak, Ia, Oct. 19.-Miss Lena
Erickson, housekeeper for Mr.. and
Mrs. Gordon Hayes of this city, died
from burns and shock received while
%rescuing the two-year-old son of the
family from burning to death.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-10-24
The officer was exonerated.
Two Sisters Burn to Death.

Two children met death at Graf.
ton when Martha Adsem. sixteen years
old, tried to start a fire in the kitchen
stove, using kerosene. She and her
one-year-old sister were the victims.
Both children were alone In the house
at the time of tho accident.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-10-24
MARSHALL SCORES JOHNSON
Father of California Governor Intro
duces Speaker.

Sacramento, Cal, Oct. Ex-Governor
Thomas R. Marshall Of Indiana, Dem
ocratic vice presidential nominee, crit
Icised Governor Hiram w. Johnson of
California, his opponent on the Pro-
Bressive ticket, in addressing an open
lfr meeting here. His reference to
Governor Johnson was made after the
Democratic nominee had been vel.
coined to Sacramento and had been
wished success by Grove l.. johnson,
Governor Johnson's father.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-10-24
Farmer Friend Of Hill Dies,

Thomas May, winner of the James
J. Hill prize several years ago for the
best managed farm ip. North Dakota,
died in a Grand Forks hospital from
appendicitis. Mr. May was a personal
friend of Mr.. Hill and his method of
farming vas much admired by the
railroad magnate. He had farmed two
miles frem Larimore since 1881 and
his body was taken there for burial.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-10-24
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, Oct. 22.-Wheat-Dec.,
92h @92Ac; May, 96%c; July, $3.50.
Corn-Dec.. 53Ac; May, $3.50. Oats
Dec, 32h @32Ac; May, 34%c.
Pork-Jan., $19.25; May, $1S.87. But
ter-Creameries, PAN @29c; dairies,
22k@27c. Eggs-19@24c. Poultry
Turkeys, 15c; chickens, 12c; springs,
18c.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-10-24
FEDERAL FORCES DECLINE
Mexican Rebels Demand Surrender Of
City of Tampico.

Tampico, Mex, Oct. 22.-The revo-
htionists have demanded the surren-
der Of the city of Tampico, but the
federal forces refused to comply. The
rebels numbered fewer than 300 men.
1t is reported that the country be.
tween Tampico and Ozoluama, fifty
miles to the southwark in the state
Of Vera Cruz, Is in the possession Of
Me revolutionists.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-10-24
Duluth Wheat and Flax.

Duluth, Oct. 22.-Wheat-To arrive
and on track-No. l hard, 89Bc; No.
l Northern, S8bc; No. 2 Northern,
S6Bc; Dec, 87M @88c; May, $3.50
93A. Flax-On track, $1.52A; to ar
rive, $1.52A; Nov, s1.51A; Dec.
S1.47.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-10-24
FALL THREE MILES TO DEATH
German BaiIoonists Killed When Gas
BAD ExpIodes,

Berlin, Oct. 22.-The announcement
OF the death of Lieutenant Hans &C.
r1cke, winner of last years interna-
tional balloon race in the United
States and head of the team of Ger
man defenders in the races to be held
from Stuttgart next Saturday, created
a profound sensation here. He was
thrown from his balloon at a height
of three miles by the explosion of the
gas bag, which is believed to have
been struck by lightning. His aide,
Lieutenant Steler, also was killed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-10-24
POLICEMAN KILLS PRISONER
Grand Forks Officer Shoots Man
When He Tries to ESCAPE.

Officer J. H. Bliven of Grand Forks
shot and killed a Fnlander while the
man was attempting to escape from
him. The bullet went directly through
the mans head. Bliven called to his
prisoner to halt. He did not do so,
and Bliven fired. He said he tried to
hit the a in the legs, but that on
the rough ground he had aimed too
high.
The officer was enumerated
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-10-24
GREAT BATTLE
IS IMMINENT
bu|gafians Encamp About TW3'v
Miles From AdrianopIe.
TURKISH REPULSE REPORIEl
Twenty Thousand Ottoman Trcor
Said to Have Surrendered to
the BuIgarians.
TURKISH REPULSE REPORIEi
+ 4 !. !. !. :. \ X 80 :. +.

+ London, Oct. 22.-The Sofia
+ correspondent of the Daily
+ Telegraph reports that the
+ Bulgarians have captured Kirk
+ kilisseh, which lies to the east
+ of Adrianople, where 10000
+ Turks surrendered, and COM
+ munication with Constantine
+ pie was cut.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-26
JOSEPH WILBER
WANTS DIVORCE
So Does His Wife--Both
Bring Actions on Grounds
of Desertion.
IN CHAkCERY COURT
Husband Presents His Case
Yesterday at Newark
Wife's Chance Next Week.

Joseph ]. WILDER. q steamfitter of
this city, presented his side in a di-
vorce case between himself and wife
Elizabeth, which promises to become
of more than ordinary interest, in
the court of chancery at Newark
yesterday. He brought suit for abso-
Lutte divorce on the ground of deser-
ton and his wife brought similar
counter charge and as result both
are battling with every effort to win
out. The woman will present her
case in the chancery court next We'd
nesday.
Vice Chancellor Stevens heard tes-
timony from Mr.. Wilber's side yes
terday, In which the latter alleged
that his wife stayed out late nights
and that finally things became too
strong" for him, and as result he
left for California. WILDER said on
the stand that he was a fool for
coming back when he heard that
their child was being abused
Henry w. Kehoe appears as coun-
sci for WILDER and Thomas Brown
for Mrs. Wilber, who resides at 1T
Fayette street, this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-26
SLIGHT RAISE
FOR STRIKERS
Shirtwaist Employees May Re-
sumo Work on Monday.

Employees of the waist, skirt and
blouse shop of KOttler Brothers in
Park avenue, near Washington
street, are ready to return and will
probably resume work with an In
crease in pay and under improved
conditions on Monday, It was an
nounced by !. Koch, the manager,
today. He promised them that he
had decided to grant an Increase
and would endeayor to improve
conditions, but would consider the
amount of increase and extent of
improvement between today and
Monday.
The strikers, most of whom are
girls. were led by older persons
among whom were several men and
demanded an increase OF 81 over
their wages. They wanted hours
from to o'clock with an hour off
for dinner and If piece work is to
go on, they want eighty per cent. of
the union price In New York city.
They desire better treatment and
especially no scolding from superb
ors. The contract is to remain IN
force until September is. The
final provision Is that girls must be
laid off one at a time only, in case
Of necessity, and In rotation.
Rioting started near the plant
yesterday afternoon when several
boys began throwing stones at the
factory windows. The police were
appealed to and Mounted Patrolman
Hartmann put quick end to the
disturbance.
Manager Koch, for Kottler Broth
ers, today was bitter in his denun-
citation OF the strike leaders. He
said he was endeavoring to do the
best he could with his employees in
an effort TO teach them a trade. He
declared among the strikers were
such girls as had just started in the
factory and were not Of any use to
their employers, as they were sew
ing rags together for practice. He
stated a member OF the firm would
probably be here from New York
tomorrow and arrangements would
then be made to resume operation
on Monday,
The strikers met yesterday after
noon and today IN Union hail. They
discussed the situation and decided
to lay copy of their terms of
agreement before member OF the
firm when he arrives from New
York tomorrow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-26
SHERIFF Is 81
YEARS or AGE
Observes Anniversary Today
Reception in His Honor.

Sheriff Albert Bollschweiler is
celebrating the fifty-second anniver-
sary of his birthday today. Many
of his friends here and in New
Brunswick who are aware of the
fact, are shaking his hand and wish
ing him long and prosperous life.
The German Singing Society Con-
cordia and singing society Arbeiter
Mannerchor have arranged to held
celebrations tonight in his honor.
The Arbeiter Mannerchor will
hold celebration in Kroeger's Aud
itorium commencing at 8 o'clock.
Frank Guile, proprietor of the Rar-
itan Bridge hotel, will prepare a
feast, which will be served under
his direction. Sheriff Bollschweiler
is expected there about o'clock and
after a stay of an hour or two will
go to Massopust's hall in upper State
street to be the guest Of honor at
similar reception under the au-
spices of the German Singing So
ciety Concordia.
When Mr.. Bollschweiler celebrat-
ed the ffty-frst anniversary of his
birth year ago he was mayor of
the city. A banquet was held In his
honor at the Packer House.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-26
CE 7 BODIES
OF STR RAUS
AND ASTOR
Identification Been
Sent in by
Wireless
ALSO G. NJ. HAYS
'peciaI by United Press Wire.

Special by United Press Wire.
New York, April 26:-The bodies
Of John Jacob Astor and Isador
Straus have been identified and en-
balmed aboard the cable ship Mack
ay-Bennett, according to the official
wireless dispatch received at the
White Star offices here today. The
body of Charles NJ. Hays, President
of the Grand Trunk railroad, also
has been picked up by the cable ship
Nina, which is aiding the Mackay-
Bennett in the death search. A wire
less dispatch told this and stated the
Nina reached the scene Of the disas-
ter and the Mackay- about
midnight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-26
JURY CENSURED
BY THE JUDGE
All But One Member Dismis-
sed for the Term.
spscial to the EVENING NEWS.

Special TO fhe EVENjNt NE w o.
New Brunswick, April 26:-On
the jury In the case of Lewis Vossler,
of Dunellen, returning verdict of
not guilty yesterday afternoon,
Judge Peter f. Daily censured them
and discharged them for the term
with the exception OF one man,
Charles @. Hoffman, Of Cranbury,
who said he was willing to convict,
but had eleven against him and did
not see that he could do any good
holding out
The men were sworn In the case
which charged Vossler with miscon'
duct with Miss Anna Soukup wno
was sixteen at the time OF the al
legged assault and is now eighteen.
DR.. Myron j Whitford, of Dunellen,
testified to attending the girl and to
the birth of a baby. Vossler denied
committing the alleged crime on the
date given, but admitted the offense
at other times. On hearing the ver-
diet Judge DAILY said: "Do you mean
te tell me that you are going to per-
nit this unclean dog who practically
admits his guilt on the stand to go
free?"
Those on the Jury discharged were
John Owens and William Parisen,
South Amboy; Patrick Byrne, Gran
bury; Ellsworth Crenning, Milltown;
Joseph T. Durham, Myndert Vree-
, land, Robert Gold, John r. Donehue
Highland Park; Wilson Eldridge
Warren Randolph and Joseph G
Deinzer, this city.