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The Mcnamara Trial"

No trial of recent years has Great
ed the widespread notice as that
which was recently in progress in Los
Angeles
The entire country was anXiouSly
awaiting the developments of the
trial which gave evidence of being a
bitterly contested case with Labor ar
rayed on one side and the Capitals
tic interests on the other and had the
trial continued and a conviction been
obtained there would have been
thousands still believing in the inno-
cence Of the two McNamaras.
AS special feature the authentic
pictures and a complete lecture of
this celebrated case vii! be given at
the Brinkman theatre tonight. An
opportunity to see and hear the facts.
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RAILROAD TINE CARDS
400 RAILROAD

l62 East Bound Leaves 1854 a. M
l63 West Bound Leaves 4:37 p. IN.
1876 East Bound Leaves 2:46 p. N.
1877 West Bound Leaves 1898 8. m.
GREAT NORTHERN
33 West Bound Leaves $3.50 p. m.
"a East Bound Leaves 1903 p. m.
IS West Bound Leaves 3:42 a. m.
Sc East Bound Leaves 1:16 q. m.
lO5 North Bound Arrives 7:45 .. M
iO6 South Bound Leaves 6::30 a. m
Freight West Leaves at 800 a. m
freight East Leaves at 1880 p. m
Minnesota & International
81 South Bound Leaves 8:15 q. m.
81 North Bound Leaves $50 p. m.
"a South Bound Leaves 11:45 p. N.
33 North Bound Leaves 1880 a. M.
freight South Leaves at 1880 a. m.
freight North Leaves at 500 a. m
MINI. Red Lake & Man.
North Bound Leaves 1895 .. m.
2 South Bound Leaves 1890 a. m.
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Movino StajrWaVs.

The advantages of moving stair
ways include the following: (a) There
Is no waiting. CD The service is con-
tinuous throughout traffic houTs.
(c) Passengers are carried practically
to the point of their destination, and
the necessity for long connecting pas
'sageways is thus avoided. (d) Nov
ing stairways can deliver the same
number Of people for short or long
rise, whereas with lifts the capacity
is dependent on the number of Lifts
and the depths of the shafts. (e) In
case Of breakdown passengers can
walk up q moving stairway as up an
ordinary staircase. 80
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Fair Offer.


It was political meeting In the
east end, and the M. p, an excep.
tionally popular man, was addressing
his constituents. The politician In
question rejoices in luxuriant crop
of hair. The audience was sympa.
thetio for the most part; but there
was one man in the front row of the
audience who made numerous inter.
ruptions. He was coal-heaver, ap-
parently. and had but recently been
heav1ng Goals. = g.. ..- r..
Get your hair cutl" he shouted
during most pathetic passage in the
candidates speech. The wellknown
catch phrase seemed particularly ap.
plicable. so a good many Of tho au-
dience laughed.
But the M. P. was equal to the &c.
casion. .-- 49,.
II will make bargain with that
gentleman" he said. II will get my
hair cut If he will get his face
washed" -.- .,:
There were no more Interruptions.
London Tit-Bits.
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Relics Of Past Grace.

Relics Of Past Grace. ~
Nothing is too queer to happen In
some corner Of New York, says the
press of that city. The other day a
business women took a room at what
appeared to be an ordinary, small,
quiet family hotel on West Forty.
fourth street. The morning after her
arrival she notived a little old man sit.
ting in the long hall which ran by the
double parlors. Another man came
downstairs and the little old chap
Jumped up and Joined him. and togeth
er they, went into the back parlor.
Strolling down the hall, she happen.
ed to glance through the open door Of
the back parlor. There she saw the
two men on their knees at couch.
fervently praying aloud. The business
woman passed her hand across her
brow. "Have I got 'em?" she MUIR
INJURED, cor have l got into the foolish
house?"
Later she discovered that the hotel
had in former years been a home
connected with church, and that al
though 1t long since passed under Sec
ular management some of the old-time
brethren still haunt it. -~.
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Conducting a Collection,

Rev. Allen Fort, pastor of tn.
Baptist tabernacle in Chattanooga,
asked j. B. Capeheart, railroad cor.
ductor, to take up the collection one
day. 1t was Mr.. Capeheart's first ex-
perience as taker of collections in
church. ,
He started down the center aisle.
There were several children in the
first pew and each put in penny. The
people in the next pew also contrib.
uted something each. A big, glum fell
low sat alone in the third pew. Cape
heart passed him the plate. The man
shook his head and stuck his hands
deep in his pocket.
Capeheart stopped, put up his hand
as If to jerk the bell cord and said:
We'll, you'll have to get OF. ''-Satuz<
day Evening Post.
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bR|NkMAN THEATRE
TONIGHT
Special Program

MUSICAL MILLER TRIO
strong singing, talking and mus
ical act.
HAZEL HESTOR LUCAS co.
Potpouri German of fun.
PICTURE PROGRAM
CAPT. BRANDS WIFE
strong story of army life among
the Indians.
BY WAY OF MISS BROWNING
A Vitagraph Comedy drama tell
ing an unusual story.
A NICOTINE CONSPIRACY
What happens when your nine
goes out.
IN ADDITION TO Regular Pro-
gram PICTURES OF THE FAMOUS
MCNAMARA TRIAL
With complete Lecture taking in
the entire situation from the Dyna.
hitting Of The Times Building in Los
Angeles to the confession and con.
viction of the two McNamaras.
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Remark HpreAa;vA.

A bicyclist was riding down hill
when his hat blew of. A passing coun,
tryman picked it up and took it to him
as he circled around, saving him the
trouble of getting off. II really must
get hat-guard to keep it on" remark,
ed the cyclist, as he rode of without
word of thanks. The yokel's reply
was shor., but expressive. Get 4
nail," he said. H.. 3d. =
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MISCELLANEOUS

ADVERTISERS The great state Of
North Dakota offers unlimited OPP
portunities for business to CLASH
+ fed advertisers. The recognized
advertising medium is the Fargo
Daily and Sunday Courier-News,
the only seven day paper in the
state and the paper which carries
the largest amount of classified
advertising The Courier-NeWs
covers North Dakota like blank
ct: reaching all parts Of the state
the day of publication; 1t is the
paper to use in order to get re-
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Getting Even.

Eels are the luxury of the East end,
and the fish shop stuck up proudly the
notice eve sell cells to the king"
From the opposite side of the road the
rival salesman watched his customers
diverted to the shop that claimed to
supply the royal table with cells. And
then, after a weeks reflection, he put
up the rival notice: Ss'God save the
king!"-London Chronicle.
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Through the Swiss Mountains.

through tno SW1BS MoUntNInU.
At Bevieux (Old Bex), among the
Alps, the railroad passes the rocksalt
mines, from which the Swiss govern
ment procures most of5the salt whose
sale Is a government monopoly, and
often sold only by the local postmas-
ter, who deals not only in stamps, but
IN salt. At this point a toothed rail
IL brought into play, and the gradient
rapidly increases, ar the cars pass
through woods Of Walnuts and chest
nuts, here an important item Of the
diet and Income Of their owners.
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A Logical Affection.
Il have found out one thing about
the average girls power of loving" .
What is that"
She will love you long until she
inds you are Short
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9 WITH SHEARS AND PASTE.
. o o o o 8 o o O O @ o @ O G

Why was Jobbins so particular
about wanting lot of white matches
sent to his homer
Because his mother-in-law is Wis
iting them, and he read in the papers
about white matches bringing on pa
ralyss of the Jawbone''
Wife--did you post that letter |
gave you?
Hubby-Yes, dear; l carried it in
my hand so I couldn't forget it, and
| dropped it in the first box. I re-
member, because
Wife-There, dear, that will do
didn't give you any letter to post
Minneapolis Journel
Evelyn-Really. George, Pm shock
ed to hear you confess such behavior
in your business dealings. You
should always do unto others as you
would have others do unto you"
George-You wouldn't have me do
that always?
Evelyn--Certainly, always.
George Q1issing her)-All right
Here goes!
Jones-If you keep on abusing me
may forget that I'm a gentleman
Mrs. Jones-You wouldn't have
much to forget.
Il want to see you tomorrow after
noon at o'clock on something i'm
portant."
''What do you want to see me then
for?"
81 want to pay you the SIS I am 60
ing to touch you for now. New
York American.
There had been a fatal accident
at the railroad crossing in little
Pennsylvania town, and the coroner,
a pompous old fellow who magnified
consceintiously both lis office and its
incumbent, had impaneled a jury
for the inquest.
There was only one witness of the
accident, an illiterate Slav from the
coal mines, who could understand no
English. With him the coroner be-
gan to struggle.
u he oo1/
ed. The man shook his head.
Can you speak Italian?" contin-
ued the official. Again the man
shook his head.
''Can you speak Hungarian?' The
same response.
Can you speak Russian?" finally
asked the coroner. Again the man
shook his head
cts no use gentlemen" said the
coroner, turning to the jury. 1--WE
can't proceed with the case. I've
spoken to this man in five different
languages and can't make him under
stand me. "-Philadelphia Record.
The lecturer had been describing
some Of the sights he had seen
abroad.
There ale some spectac'es he
said, that one never forgets.'
II wish you could tell where can
get pair of Them" exclaimed an
old lady in the audience. "I'm al
ways Forgetting mine" Rams Horn.
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Gas.

Mrs Bacon-"The man was here to-
day. dear, looking for the gas leak"
Mr.. Bacon--"And did he find it?"
eyes, but they haven't found the man
| vel" Statesman.
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TO CUBE A COLD IN ONE DAT
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quirine Tab
let's. Druggists refund money if it fails
to cure. E. W. GROVES signature Is
on each box. Csc. - -.---
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What Could She Mean?

What Could She Mean?
Miss oldgirl-When / am doing Sc
rious work | hate to have a lot Of men
hanging around bothering me-" Miss
Pert-"'You do a great deal Of serious
work. do you not fillmore Ameri.
can
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Great cieverness.

Great Cieverness.
Would you call Bliggins 4 clever
man, s
Certainly" replied Miss Cayenne.
He Is not intellectual, but he is won.
lerfully clever In concealing the fact
rom strangers"
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Valuable Lace Handkerchiefs.
M1lkmafds in Switzerland make
handkerchiefs Of lace that readily sell
for IS apiece some, indeed, for as
much as $50 each.
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families
snapshot family while Toilette
Washington attending session Of J
Who his moth
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. CALENDAR OF SPORTS FOR 8
3 THE WEEK 6
THURSDAY.

Opening of annual bench show of
the San Francisco Kennel Club. San
Francisco.
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FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Rubber stamps. The
Pioneer will procure any kind Of
rubber stamp for you on short
notice.
FOR SALE-Hay ten dollars per
ton. N. e. fuller.
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HELP WANTED

girl for general house
work, S23 Bemidji Ave.
The day book., 1912-01-10

D. C. Wilson, labor leaders,
charged with conspiracy to dam
age property during buttonwork-
ers' strike, have asked change of
venue from Muscatine county, la.
Loriner's still denying things.
Speeches by Mayor Harrison
and others to embalmed in phon-
ograph record for corruption Of
Chicagoans of 1000 A. D. or
thereabouts.
Why expose the present gen.
Grafton to the scorn of those to
come?
Minneapolis has invited
guests" of municipal lodging
house to participate in daily So
da1 event in neighboring wood
yard.
The day book., 1912-01-10
ENGLAND ON THE VERGE
OF LABOR CRISIS

London, Jan. 10.-England is
today on the verge of the great
est labor crisis in her history. Re-
ports from the mining district de-
clare the men are voting almost
unanimously in favor of the es-
tablishment of minimum wage.
1t is the general opinion that
there is no chance of averting a
strike as the operators have serv-
ed notice that they will not con-
slider the minimum wage demand.
There is not enough coal in
England to last a month. Thou
sands of industries will be para
lyzed and much suffering is sure
to result in the vent of tie-up of
the mines.
The miners are preparing to
strike on March l, if the vote
shows that two-thirds of the men
are in favor of the minimum wage
demand. The total number of per-
The day book., 1912-01-10

Cleveland, Jan. 10.-Miss Har-
'riet Keeler, aged 65, is the second
woman to be made superintend-
ent of schools of large city.
To settle factional rows, Cleve-
land has elected her to that posi-
ton, following the example of
Chicago, where Mrs. Ella ,Flagg
Young is head of the scholls. Miss
Keeler gets $1,000 a year.
Miss Keeler is woman of high
literary attainments. She has
written several valuable text
books. She is younger than her
years indicate and is vigorous
and active.
A weakened youth holds no
girls on his lap.
The Washington times., 1912-03-05
Kelly, of Oxford.
Is Accomplished

LONDON, March 5-Excellence in
music and sport is the interesting COM
bination we find in f. S. Kelly, an OK
ford Blue in rowing, an amateur cham
pion of England, a three-time winner
of the Diamond Sculls at Henley, and
the holder of the record of 8 minutes
10 seconds for that classic in rowing.
Tie was also one Of the Leander eight
that beat the Belgians in 1908.
Kelly won the Nettleship musical
scholarship at oxford and has studied
for years at Frankfort under Herr
Engesser. He has performed success
fully in Sydney and has recently made
his first appearance in London as a
pianist and composer.
The Washington times., 1912-03-05

"Husk" Cashion tips the beam at
1879 pounds of solid bone and muscle,
and looks ready to work Immediately.
Ray Morgan, the alert young third
baseman, is the smallest lad in the
squad OF rockies now in camp.
Alva Williams is rapidly becoming a
favorite among the boys because of his
good nature and sunny disposition.
Though youngsters might be expected
to be filled with life and vigor, the dis
play OF pep" by Ainsworth. Williams.
Morgan, and Cunningham is causing
comment in the camp.
Dixie" Walker weighs 1888 pounds and
Mike Martin, peerless trainer, says that
he will drop at least ten pounds when
the team gets down to work.
Every time Manager Griffith looks at
"Husk' Cashion he grins with JOY. The
"Old Fox is smltten with the Carolina
boys bulk and general set-up
Private John" Allen, the tall fling
er from Berkeley Springs, w. Va, is
one Of the easiest workers in the squad.
"Husk' Cashion and Al Williams are
termed the 'underhanded battery" "
Cashion shooting across a beautiful
understood ball and Williams return
ing II IN KIM.
f. "Dorf' Ainsmith, the strapping
young backstop, is the life of every
bunch of players, his strident tenor tones
ringing out loud above the rest OF the
tumult.
"Buck" Becker and Tomasso Hughes
are setting rapid pace with the eats,
Between them they can clean up all
the meat and potatoes in sight, leaving
NOT hing for the others.
Jerry Akers, the husky twirler from
Dubuque, is carrying around consider
able excess avoirdupois on his Waistline.
"This must come Off" says Mike Mar
tin. .before he can do his best work. y
Cotton Johnson, so named because
of the color of his hair, is the smallest
pitcher in the squad, but he seems to
have good form in his delivery. He
hasn't cut loose as yet.
Joe Boehling is considerably under
weight, following some illness during
the winter "Ill have to build him up
to see what he's got, l guess says
Trainer Martin.
Sir Tomasso Hughes, the veteran
twirler, is always the first in UNIFORM
The Washington times., 1912-03-05
Bresnahan Admits
He Wants Zimmerman

WEST BADEN, Ind. March 5.-Man-
ager Bresnahan, of the st. Louis Car
dinals, when asked today regarding the
report about the trade of Mike Mowrey
for Heine Zimmerman, said he had
made a proposition to Owner Charles
Murphy of the Cubs at the New York
meeting, but has never heard anything
from him. 1t seems there is a very
good chance that the deal may go
through. as Murphy thinks we'll of the
Cardinal third SaCker.
Zimmerman is the type of player that
appeals strongest to Bresnahan. who
said he had no other deals on now.
He had a long talk with President
Fogel, of the Philadelphia club, just be-
fore the Phillies departed today, but
it seems that Fogel and Doom intend
to keep all their men and give all a
thorough tryout.
The Washington times., 1912-03-05
MORE PLAYERS TO
REPORT THIS WEEK
"Red' Walker and Tom Long Expected at Charlottes-
L. vile in Few D3ys-Youngsters Show Readiness
to Practice. , .
BY SENATOR"

sure TO make hit with the fans at
Florida avenue when they appear there
the Dubuque hurlcr, is a chunky, well
set. uD chap, tipping the Team around
100. He has n determined jaw that
cSemblCs that of Jim JefTlies. His
ed. and he appears 20 have considerable
speed when he cuts loose Griffith has
given hin, niuch attention here, Akers
needs to reduce about ten pounds to oe
in his bAst playing condition.
Ioc EngCl looks as big as most Of
the new boys with the squad He has
worked cautiously, keeping TO a slow
ball until lie thought a little fast work
would help his arm. His speed didn't
last long, however, for he soon cut It
down and worked leisurely. Griffith had
to order him to quit. though the lad
wanted to remain to the last.
Not Very Beefy.
Cotton /" Johnson. from Vandala, ILL.,,
Is nor very big nor beefy, but he looks
Ike ball player He has a clean way
OF getting the ball away, and may show
class rs soon as the oatsmcn begln to
have their innings.
Paul MusseT, the Canton recruit from
the .. and Il. circuit, is tau and power
ful In Il uniform. and he handles him
self in Il thoroughly Workmanlike man
ner. lie doesn't worry, but goes right
ahead with his work as If II meant
something to him. His earnestness has
made hit with Manager Griffith.
"Private John" Allen, from Berkeley
Springs, w. Va, worked out slowly with
Al Williams, not trying a fancy stunt,
but allowing his shoulder plenty of play.
He did not overdo his work and finished
his practice without trace of pain or
ache.
Buck" Becker, though he has done
little work, seemed loose in his motion
and made a decided hit with Manager
Griffith, who is partial to tall pitchers.
Becker whizZed few fast ones across
to John Henry and had to be cautioned
by the manager.
Worked Very Long.
Young Boehling. the Richmond Battle
ak cut plug twirler, worked long and
steadily, not doing anything out of the
ordinary, but getting a good workout
for his arm and shoulder. The lad is
not as heavy as he might we'll be, hav-
ing just passed through spell of sick
ness, but he expects to put on weight
here under the course of training.
Al Williams, big as he is, Is one of the
fastest men in the squad on his feet.
He is as nimble as cat, leaping and
jumping around with youthful abandon.
His display of pep" has filled Man.
ager Griffith with joy, for the leader eX-
poets to make winning backstop out
of the big fellow.
This Williams is a better catcher
than he is given credit for" said Man
ager Griffith to the writer after din
| ner. You saw him work today. You
saw how quick he was and how free in
his muscular action. That type OF man
| makes a good player. No, he may not
| be as smooth as he might be, but thatl
come with experience
The Washington times., 1912-03-05
Allen Looks Promising.

private John" Allen, the big fellow
from Berkeley Springs. We. is a smooth
worker land. evidcntlv. knows that all
the practice is not done the first two or
three days out.
"1'op" Lannigan. the trainer at the
university. stood watching Allen work
Ing out. Finally he said. There's
promising young fellow. His action Is
smoCthncsS itself, and he ought to make
q good man with training and the
necessary experience
Pop I.annigan is generally credited
with knowing somethIng about a ball
consideration.
The Washington times., 1912-03-05
Militia meet promises much.

After taking several broadsldes at
Georgetown, Jack Carroll, in the Balti-
more News, says: Georgetown athletic
authorities must be given credit for the
magnanimous spirit which prompts them
to order the plaques which were won by
its relay team after the disqualification
of the University OF Virginia four at
the Georgetown University games in
Washington Saturday evening to be
given to the Virginia team, though 1t is
an open question whether this will
The Washington times., 1912-03-05
Charley Somers May
Head Club at Toledo

TOLEDO, Ohio. March 5.-No presi-
dent has been appointed for the Toledo
club. but according to authentic reports
Charley Somers, of Cleveland, soon will
assume that role, with Secretary George
Wild acting as his Toledo representa-.
tive.
Orders to report have been sent out
to the players, and on March u 1t is
expected that most of the Mud Hens
will rendezvous at Cincinnati.
The Washington times., 1912-03-05

the pacemaker in the runs after the
workouts and ever willing to shoot
across a few fast ones to keep the
backstops working. Tom is taking the
training seriously.
Joe Engel. the Washington boy, has
pretty pitching motion and Is TAX
ing the eye of the manager. Griffith
spends much of his time watching him,
having heard a lot about him from
friends in Washington.
Alva Williams is sporting a pair OF
bright red stockings, relics of his con-
nection with the Boston Red SoX.
They never got me much, says Al
"but they'll do till reach the regular
season."
"Husk" Cashion is still suffering from
an injury to his right foot. While work
ing out at Davidson College he was
spiked in the instep and the wound has
not yet healed.
Alva Williams and Tom Hughes are
"roomies," both taking to each other
from the start. The big backstop is
but a youngster, though his actions
proclaim considerable experience.
Manager Clark Griffith intends to be
in uniform every day during the training
season. 'It has a good effect on the
players" is his explanation, "and it
also aCcustomS me to parading around
in togs before a crowd"
Joe Boehling isn't very big, but he
gives evidences of having something on
his portside slants. The boy hasn't cut
loose to any extent, but he has an easy
motion which seems to foreshadOw some
ability On the hilloCk.
Ray Morgan is as lively as a cricket
The moment he gets into a uniform he
seems afflicted with springs in his legs
and leaps and jumps around to beat
the band
The Washington times., 1912-03-05
Walter Is the Hero.

Walter johnson is the great hero Of
Griffith Hall, and the youngsters can
hardly contain themselves until his ar
rival.
accommodating fellow" says Jerry
Akers, the Dubuque rookie. I'm going
to watch him and see If l can't pick up
a few pointers. I wonder If he would
tell mo anything. They tell mo he's
very good to the other pitchers on his
team"
And Joe Engel, Cotton" johnson, Joe
Foehling.. Paul MusScr. and Private
John Allen were all listening with the
same i'd "a seethinS in their several
brains.