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Evening journal., 1912-03-12
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PEKIN, March 12-President Yuan
Shi Kai is prisoner in his own
palace The fate Of the great repub-
Tic of China still hangs in the balance.
Three regiments of Manchu troops
guard the entrance to the palace
where the newly installed ruler Of
the. new nation remains, afraid to ven-
ture forth because of the danger Of
assassination. Foreigners arc virtu-
ially prisoners in the legation COM
pounds. The outcome is impossible
to forecast tonight, but the final test
must come before many days
The streets of the city are hideous
with headless bodies in advanced
stages of decomposition The stencil
is frightful and the danger Of plague
very grave. The bodies are those
Iof the men punished for looting dur
Iing the recent rioting. Few were
guilty. Not a single body observed
in an extensive tour of the city was
in uniform. All were of civilians,
the majority being coolies. They
were slain because ii was necessary
TO provide victims to hack up Yuan's
claims that bandits we're being
punished
Real Thieves Escape.
And while these helpless victims
were being decapitated by the heads
men armed with their long, heavy,
irazor-edged swords, the real thieves.
all garbed in uniform and many bear
Ing on their collars the insignia show
Evening journal., 1912-03-12
MR.. HEALD AS
PROBEROFTHE
''MONEY TRUST"
Delaware Congressman Named
on Sub Committee Of
Congress-
IS ONE OF The FOUR
REPUBLICANS CHOSEN

Congressman William II. Head OF
Delaware, yesterday was named rs
one of the four Republican members
of q subcommittee Of the House that
is to conduct searching investiga-
tion Of the so-called Money Trust"
Mr. Heald was selected as one Of the
probers at a meeting of the House
Committee ON banking and currency
yesterday, and it is an honor for tho
Delaware Congressman. Mr. Hcald
has had extensive training in linau-
cial matters, he having been a Fed
eral bank examiner several years
ago
The resolution authorizing the in
vestigatiun of the so-called Money
Trust" which was adopted, is as fol-
lows.
Resolved, That in order to obtain
full and complete information Of tho
banking and currency conditions cf
the United States for the purpose OF
determining what legislation Is need
ed, the Committee on Banking and
Currency is authorized and directed
To make a full investigation thereof.
including all matters touched uopn
IN House Resolution Numbered Four
hundred and five within the jurisdic-
tion of said committee; and the said
committee is authorized, as whole
or by subcommittee, TO sit during scs-
sions of the House and the recess of
Congress, to compel the attendance
of witnesses, TO send for persons and
'papers, TO administer oaths to Wit
nesses, and to employ experts, coun-
sci, accountants. and clerical and
other assistants
The Speaker shall have authority
TO sign and the Clerk to attest
subpoenas during the session or re-
cess OF Congress"
Evening journal., 1912-03-12
CITY JUDGE WILL
REMEMBER THIS
ALLEGED DSLASHER

In holding for trial today Mack
Davis and Louisa Crummell, cOlored.
accused OF assault with intent to
commit murder, Judge Cochran said
$1,000 each for the Court OF General
Sessions. and I'll make II my business
to see the Attorney General and the
court myself"
The man and woman were charged
with cutting Michael r. Brown.
white man, Of No. 1899 Bennett
street, az Third and Lombard streets,
last evening. Brown as a result was
sent TO the Delaware Hospital, where
five stitches We're taken in his chest
and three in his neck. lt was stated
had the blade of the knife weilder b,
4 Davis, gone q fraction Of an incl
I deeper. his windpipe would have
been severed.
Brown said that while he and Alex.
ander McGowan were In the Reliance
Fire House, defendants came along
Lombard street, cursing MCGOWAN
said he, told them TO stop their noise
and while talking, Davis slashed him
This was corroborated by MCGOWAN,
who told Of following the couple un-
til Patrolman Davidson happened
along and arrested them near Second
and Washington streets
Davis started to ask McGowan IL
Brown had not thrown bricks at
him
McGowan denied this and the court
asked Davis:
do you expect me TO believe you
and not this witness?"
Davis replied: We'll | just asked
the question"
Judge Cochran then said "All
right I didn't know what you were
trying to do"
Evening journal., 1912-03-12
NEED MONEY
TO BUILD THIS
CITY SEWER

Directors of the Street and Sewer
Department this morning notified Sec
retary Christy TO arrange a confer
ience with the finance committee Of
Council tomorrow evening to talk
over finances. This action was taken
following the reading of letter from
John BENEFIT, owner of the properties,
! Nos. 705-07 Concord avenue, request
ing sewer in front of his property.
Mr. Bennett said he was willing to
pay the costs and the department
could pay him when they received
their appropriation. The writer said
that on several occasions the water in
his cellar measured four feet deep
land If sewer was not constructed
there he would have to vacate the
buildings.
A. B. StaytOn. who spoke for Mr..
Bennett expressed an opinion that
during the coming summer, numerous
houses will be erected along the ave-
nue. and that the sewer is absolutely
necessary.
President Sparks stated while pro-
vision would be made to care for Mr..
BENEFITS houses, the department did
not care to mortgage their work
Wien 0OuANli NDulu HUI ltl llltui nave
money.
Plumbing Inspector Mckay report
ed that Charles Witsil had passed the
examination for master plumbers
license with a percentage of 9S.
Thomas Hunter made application
for plumbers license, which was re-
ferred to Inspector Mckay.
The reading of the substitute ordi-
nances Of the plumbing laws were
given, after which they we're passed
and will 80 into effect on May l.
Another set of resolutions given
their first and second reading were
those changing the width of Church
street, between Third and Fourth
street, from so feet TO 60 feet, and al
lowing for a II feet sidewalk, and
Third street between Church street to
the Christiana river. At present Third
street is 40 feet wide and under the
new law it will be 81 feet wide with a
10-feet sidewalk.
Evening journal., 1912-03-12
A.O.U.W.CHIEF
URGES ORDER
TO OPTIMISM
Hopes State Jurisdiction Will
Show Greatest Growth
This Year
HEALTHY FINANCES BUT
LOWER MEMBERSHIP

With over forty delegates present
from subordinate lodges throughout
the state, Kennett Square and Coates
willie, Pa, the Grand Lodge Of Della
ware. A. o. u. w, assembled in
Workmen's Hall No. 9O0 Washing
ton street, this morning. 1t was the
twentieth annual session of the Del
aware Grand Lodge. and was pre-
sided over by Ezekiel Cooper. the
grand master workmen. Mayor Har-
rison w. Howell. delivered the ad-
dress of welcome. One of the most
important details will be the election
of officers and while there are several
contests expected, II is thought Grand
Master Workman Cooper will be re-
elected.
The sessions will come to a close
tomorrow when the officers viii be
elected at the same time delegates to
the Supreme Lodge will be named
This morning J. c. Bickford, of New
Hampshire. a representative of Su-
preme Master VIII Narvis, spoke to
the members of the order Shortly
after convening Grand Master Cooper
appointed the following committees:
Credentials-B A. Groves, Irwin n.
Jones and William Mattick.
Distribution-E. G. Clark, J. II.
Keatly and W J. Rumor
Good Of Order-Dr v. B. Wash
burn, James r. Carroll and John p
Kelly.
William NJ. Mccormick, of Industry
Lodge, was chosen as journal clerk
after which the business was taken
up. Following the address of welcome
Grand Master Cooper submitted his
report and the committee C. distribu-
tion then WENT into session review
ing the report
Mr.. Cooper for Optimism.
Grand Master Workman Ezekiel
Cooper in his report said:
we feel that the work during the
past year, while disappointing. was not
a failure, and that the fact was again
demonstrated that new members car
be had by. energetic. effort. and hell
from the part of the membership
Your personality in corporation witt
the enthusiasm and effort Of youl
grand deputy organizer will do tn,
trick. Il is one thing. breathren, tC
get new members into your Order
but it is just as important TO kecu
them in. Our suspensions are toe
many and reinstatements too few
if we would but hold eighty per cent.
of our new members, we would con-
stantly and steadily show growth.
Don't YOU think it is about time
to stop the pessimistic talk. take
look at real conditions and not only
resolve but settle right down and
Continued on Second Page.)
Evening journal., 1912-03-12
SOX SOCIAL A
PLEASING AFFAIR

A pleasing entertainment was held
last evening at First Presbyterian
Church by tho Young Peoples So
ciety Of Christian Endeavor, in the
nature of a sox social The offerings
contained in the sox amounted to
quite a goodly sum, which will be con-
tributod to the cause Of missions.
The program was as follows:
Piano duet, by the Misses Eliza
beth Wilson and Mildred Cleland. I.
baritone solo, entitled "The Port of
Missing Ships by II. Il. Pipino
ladies' trio, consisting Of Mrs James
McMullin. Miss Margaret Heinzeroth
and Mrs. Walter l.. Roberts. sang
"Old Time Songs" reading, THE Sec
ond Trial and THE Star Song by
Miss Beauchamp; baritone solo, "As
Deem as tho Deep Blue Sea-" by Mr.
Pipino, and a piano solo. Convent
Bells by Miss Ida w. Applehy.
A tableaux entitled, His Old Sweet
hearts" was given by the following
members of the society Miss Irene
Hamilton. as Bette; Miss Ruth Col
lison. as Kate; Miss Margaret Heinze-
roth. as Blanche; Miss Clara Whaler
as Elizabeth; Miss Mildred Cleland,
as Mildred; Miss Florence Foley. as
Clara; Miss Virginia Dukes, as Jea-
nette; Miss Anna Shockley, as Helen /;
Mrs James McMullin, as Tegia, and
Mrs. Melvin f. Anderson. as Mary.
August Keil was the reader, and it
was during reverie that the
thoughts of his old sweethearts were
brought to mind and each in turn was
pictured before him as he used to
know them when he became engaged
to each.
The entertainment concluded with
a bass solo by Frank Mitchell, of the
Y. NJ. c. A.. and a musical duet, en-
titled. Johnnie Smoker" given BY
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Thompson. A
social hour followed.
Evening journal., 1912-03-12
MEAN THIEF ROBS
WORKING WOMAN

Special 70 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, March ia robber
last night riiied the home Of Mrs. Jos
eph Greenbaush. a working woman
who had been accommodating her wages
and had wallet IN her uesk on the
first floor Desks were upset ana
rihed and all the contents taken. Mrs.
Greenbaugh had been attending a mov-
ing picture entertainment during sae
early pars OF the evening. and when
she reached home and found it tora
up by the robbers she summoned as
slstance from the authorities, being
afraid to go In. The amount of money
the thieves got, or the extent of the
robbery TO other property, is not yet
known.
Evening journal., 1912-03-12
COUNTY FINANCRS.

County Treasurer Robert NJ. Burns
reported to the Levy Court today the
following county balances: Credit of
the Levy Court. SS6.916.61: highway
bonds, S65,641.36; special bonds, Sl3.-
025.97; Christlana hundred. S3,SS3.S4:
Mill Creek. S2.365 IS: White CLAY
Greek, S2,1S3.24; Pencader, 81 .SO3. OF /;
New Castle. S4,06S; Rcd Lion. S1,656.-
Sc; st. Georges, s7,3273O; Appoquini-
mink, Sl,367.07; Blackbird. S2,352.9O:
Brandywine, $2,95O4f.
Evening journal., 1912-03-12
NEAR DEATH
IN OIL TANK

Peter Brewster, and employe of the
Pure Oil Works, Marcus Hook, had a
narrow escape from death yesterday
when he fell into a tank partly filled
with heavy lubricating oil, and would
have drowned had not prompt assist
ance been rendered. AS il was, the
man owes his life to a section of two
inch pipe running along the side of
the tank, that he was able to grasp
and keep his head above the oil until
two other employees gave assistance.
Evening journal., 1912-03-12
sPREEs COsr EXTRA MONEY.

Lewis Ricketts, John j. Fitzpatrick,
John Doran, Harry Hare and Arthur
Hopkins, charged with drunkenness,
were each find 81 and costs by Judge
Cochran in City Court this morning
George Ricketts,. colorod, charged
with a like offense. was fined SO and
costs.
The charge of larceny against Jo-
seph Butler, colored, was continued
until tomorrow at the request Of AS
sistant City Solicitor Lynn
Evening journal., 1912-03-12
AT YOUR SERVICE

The Want Columns are at
your service each day-always
ready
The demands Of today may
be met as soon as an edition
can reach its readers. Your
needs may be heralded to work
ers in all walks Of life. Bust
ness interests. both great and
small, and innumerable house-
holds are in touch with the
Wants-all seeking opportunity.
The Wants are quick in
action That's one of their
special advantages, for most
Want announcements tell of
urgent needs, conditions that
must he met at once.
Many readers find that il paws
to watch the Wants carefully
Evening journal., 1912-03-12
CENTURY CLUB CONCERT.

Miss Dorothea Thullen. soprano,
Beryl Rubiustein. pianist; Miss Doro-
thy Joline, accompanist, gave sub
scription concert at the New Century
Club last evening under the auspices
of Miss Annie T. Finn, Miss Ethel
Pyle and Miss Ethel Tallman.
Evening journal., 1912-03-12
All QUIET AT LAWRENCE TODAY.

ny Tho United Press.
LAWRENCE Mass. March 12-Thero no disorder here
today majority the strikers remaining home in tho
hore that points in dispute VIII soon bo
reached II announced that complete
receipts and expenditures the relief win pub
ilo Tho Will used by the strike
committee Why injunction, applied
night tc up tho relief funds granted
Evening journal., 1912-03-12
TO ENTERTAIN
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

Mrs. H. L. Pickles will entertain
Mrs w L. Mcdowell, wife Of Bishop
Mcdowell, who will make the address
az the Woman's Foreign Missionary
anniversary conference. on Friday ar
ternoon. Mrs. Mcdowell recently re-
turned from a trip around the world
with her husband
Evening journal., 1912-03-12
wORKHOUsE PRISONER DIES.

Perry Lockerman, coIored. aged 20
years, whose people live in Newark,
Del, died at the workhouse today OF
He was committed to that
institution on January 4 to serve a
nine months sentence His people
will make arrangements for the fun
eral.
Evening journal., 1912-03-12

and Or. Forrest was hastily sent for
He quickly responded 70 the call but
the child died within a few minutes.
The death Of the baby came as
shock to his parents. The mother said
that the child seemed to be meddling
into everything yesterday and before
he found the pills had found bottle of
ink which he upset. He had been play
ing in the kitchen for sometime be-
fore his mother found him.
Coroner Chandler, to whom the case
was reported, was away last night and
his deputy knew nothing of the case.
AS a result the facts did not become
known until today Coroner Chandler
said he had made an investigation and
today issued a certificate of death,
caused by accidental poisoning.
Evening journal., 1912-03-12
CONTRACT AWARDED.

The bid of William N. Newton, Of
Dover, for the completion and the
erection of Miah Maui Shoal Light
Station in Delaware Bay, has been
accepted by the Government Mr..
Newton's bid was $l7657.
John A Bader & Co. who. bid $780,
500 were the only Wilmington bid
dare
Evening journal., 1912-03-12
MAY FORCE SETTLEMENT
OF STRIKE OF MINERS
Dy The United Press.

LONDON, March 12.-The Welsh
and Scotch mine operators eapitulated
to public sentiment this afternoon
and agreed to join with the English
owners in another conference with the
Premier and the union committee to
try to reach a strike settlement agree
ment The conference began at 3
o'clock this afternoon in the ofce Of
Premier Asquith 1t was hoped some
means Of settlement might be reached.
Evening journal., 1912-03-12
JAPAN REeRErs TREATY FMAsCULATION.

by The Untod Press
TOXIC March iaGcnerai regret is expressed in oaeal
circles here today the cmascuaton o President Tafs
arbitration the Senate Tho leading Toxic papers
Asah Jn and Rohumin declare that tho sonae action
tuay tho Prcsdonts bring worldwide
peace confidence Americas relations with Japan
ia believed to have boon responsible
Evening journal., 1912-03-12
WINONA COUNCIL TO
y III y
HAVE VISITORS.

winona Council, Junior Order
United American Mechanics, will have
big time on Thursday night when
tho State officers and the National
Council secretary will visit the coun-
ell. An interesting program will be
given and refreshments will be served.
Evening journal., 1912-03-12
MIR. McINTYRE's CONDITION.

The condition of George Mcintyre
Of Christiana hundred was reported
this morning as being not SO favor
able. He passed a restless night
Evening journal., 1912-03-12
MEATHER.

WEATHER.
BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, March 12.-There
will be snow tonight and Wednesday
in the eastern states.
For Delaware or snow to-
night; Wednesday generally fair.
Evening journal., 1912-03-12
AND FOR LOVE on A MULE

> by Inc united BreSS.
WASHINGTON, March 12-
. Arthur Nelson, colored, was found
+serenading his mule to the tune of
That Myterious Rag" played up
> on a stolen violin. and drew
: ninety days in the workhouse.
Evening journal., 1912-03-12
RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATIONl

BY The United Press.
HOLLY, N. Y, March 12-Hn-
censed because the town of Muir
ray voted dry" Lem Kelsey,
hotel keeper, chained up the town
pump, which he claims is on his
property, and demands five cents
a pail for water.
Evening journal., 1912-03-12
If HE NOES. LENOX LOSES.

LENOX, Mass, March 12-Cecil
Miles, a railroad station agent,
will bring one hundred rattle
snakes here soon and start a
snake farm on a twelve acre tract.
He says he can sell rattle snake
oil for So a pint.
Evening journal., 1912-03-12
THEY CAN'T DO 1T!

NEW YORK, March 12.-Lady
Warwick will entertain a number
Of actresses tomorrow and try to
interest them in suffrage. She
says she will recommend that
none of them speak to a man for
a year.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-05-09

TO the Voters of Ward County. n: H..
wish to announce that l am q
candidate for the nomination, or the
office of Clerk Of the District cour,
OF Ward Co., and in announcing my
sci, am doing 50 at the solicitation
Of many friends and because l need
and want the office and that I am
to I'LL the office in every
respect, am a graduate Of the Nor
mai school of W. Va, q teacher With
eleven years experience. l have had
several offices of trust and my pub
lie record will SPEAK for itself. Am
a homesteader Of Ward Co., N. D.,
.armer for ten years in this stasx.
and II elected which mean to be, l
win give to the office my personnl
attention. and 1t viii be an hono-
given me by my friends and I thank
YOU IN advance.
Yours,
JOSEPH HUNT.
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70 the Voters of Ward County, y. D.:
| am a candidate for County Com.
missioner for the Fourth Commis-
sioner's District subject to the Re-
Priaries on June Is, 1919.
! feel that II elected can perform
my duties in a capable manner, and
VIII appreciate your support At the
;'oIls. Sincerely yours,
c. O. HALI.EN,
Ryder, N. d
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Candidate fer Nomination for Score.
tary Of State.
1 announce myself a Republican
candidate at the primary for the Office
Of Secretary of State I am not a
candidate at the request of any politi-
cal faction. The people select and
decide who shall be their nominee. I
believe the state Offices are business
proposition to the people of North Da-
kota and should have the personal
attention and care OF the men who
are elected to fill them.
If am elected ! promise to give
the Office of Secretary of State my
personal attention and make my resi-.
dence in Bismarck.
North Dakota has been my home for
over 80 years except my term of en-
listment, serving in the Philippines
with the North Dakota regiment. For
eight years have served the people
of Barnes County as Clerk OF Court,
and at the last primary election the
Republican voters of my home county
their confidence by giving
me 80 per cent of the total vote
cast for Secretary of State. Your
active support and influence for my
nomination at the primaries, June e,
1912, is earnestly solicited and will
he appreciated. r.
Very Respectfully, O
Frank S. Henry.
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For Commissioner First District
| hereby announce that my name
will appear as canidate upon the Re-
publican ballot for Office of County
Commissioner of the First District Of
Ward County CITY of Minot) and if
my ambition meets with your approval
promise to serve You faithfully. as in
the past and solicit your vote and SUB
port at the primaries, June rs, 1912.
r. Fl. Emer
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ANNOUNCEMENT.

hereby announce myself . candi.
date for the republican nomination
cr county commissioner from the
Third commissioners district. !
have lived in Ward county for more
han % years, and held the office Of
>onnty commissioner number OF
.ears ago. know the needs OF the
FAX payers Of the county and pledge
Nyself to give the county my best
efforts towards an economical ell.
lent administration in case OF my
and election.
.. FRANK KlRKILIE,
Donnybrook, N. D.
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po eA7s Advertising
FOR COUNTY AUDITOR

To the Republican vc.c.x 9. N1,C
County:
am a candidate or the Office Of
county auditor and most respertfull,
solicit your vote and support at the
primaries to be held on June Goth
have served as city auditor Of the
City Of Minot or four years au''
prior to that time was in the county
auditors Office our years. My expert
ence fits me or this important post
ton and il nominated and elected J
will ai.hfully and economically con
uct the business OF the office.
l.. J. THOMPSON.
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POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT

To the voters Of the Fourth Commits.
sioners' District:
I am q candidate for county com.
missioner Of the Fourth district on
the Republican ticket. have
held the Office Of county core
missioner ten years IN this county
Z number Of years ago. Ny long
service ~ county commissioner aud
two session IN to stats ssas4o has
squipped mo With goul deal q &.
psF1ence II He With tho dat3oU q
this ONCE. which should aid me
y Z grsat sztsat Il alniaiDtseans
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STATES ATTORNEY.

hereby announce myself as . cah
didate for the Office OF states attor-
ney OF Ward county, North Dakota,
subject to the will Of the Republican
voters as expressed at the primary
election to be held June 26. 1912.
r. nominated I will stand for the
hest interests OF tho people AMI for
he enforcement o! the Law.
BEN Z. COMBS,
nonnybrook. N. d.
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FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER
or THIRD DISTRICT
hereby announce myself a. . can.
didate for County Commissioner OF
the Third Commissioners District at
the Republican Primaries on June
26, 1912, and respectfully solicit your
vote and support. Vote for me and
talk for me and l shall endeavor to
give satisfaction.
Sincerely yours,
CHAS. W. MOORE,
Carpio, n. D.