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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-26
TAFT MAY VETO
|LL|TERACY BILL
Friends Say President is seri-
ously Considering Taking
Such Action.

Washington, Dec. 26.-President
Taft is seriously considering vetoing
the Dillingham; illiteracy test
immigration bill. it was learned from
friends of the president here. Tho
measure has passed both houses and
now is in conference. 1t is said un-
less certain of the ''literacy" provi-
sions are materially modified a veto
very probably Will follow.
A bit of human |interest attaches to
the reputed state of the presidents
mind. He was born and spent most of
his young manhood in Cincinnati. The
prominence in the city's development
that has been taken by men of for
etgn birth, notably Germans and
Jews. has impressed itself upon the
that he would go far in his opposition
to any measure that would exact too
great restrictions upon foreigners
seeking homes in the United States.
The argument has been brought to
the presidents mind that the imme-
date ancestors of many of Cincinnatis
leading citizens could not have over
come the restriction as to literacy in
the Burnett-Dillingham bill, and their
sons and descendants are appealing to
the president for "Auld Lang Syne"
and because of their common knowl-
edge Of the limitations OF many wor.
thy immigrants to veto the bill.
Another factor which makes the
president generally unfavorable to the
literacy test, it is said, is that he is a
city man." City dwellers know more
about the average immigrant and his
son than do those who reside in the
country. 1t was noticeable that most
of the members of the house who vot-
ed against the bill were congressman
who live in cities, while the opposition
was made up principally Of the rep
restatives of country districts.
The bill provides that no immi-
grant who cannot read in at least ono
Language or dialect-Yidish and He
brew being specifically included-may
enter out ports.
In 1897 President Cleveland vetoed
a bill imposing the literacy test in a
different manner. Then the
total immigration of the country for
the year was 23.S32 while for 1911
alone it was S7S,597.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-26
Receives
Gifts From Two
Alleged Husbands

Minneapolis. Dec. 26.-Lulu M.
Pierce who for weeks has been in
jail here awaiting trial on a
charge Of bigamy, yesterday re-
ceived Christmas gifts from two
of her alleged husbands. One
was present from Union Rothe.
Of Des Moines and the other from
John Berg of Minneapolis. Moth
ing was received from Louis
Pierce. who is said to have been
her first husband.
Although Rothe gave informa-
ton to the police which resulted
in the woman's arrest he is said to
have sent word to her that he
does not wish to appear against
her at the trial. Berg today de-
clared that he was satisfied that
the woman had done no wrong
and that she was legally married
to him,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-26
MISSING GIRL LOCATED.

Cincinnati. Ohio. Dec. 26--DetectiVe
Malloy learned last night that Myrtle
Francis. ~ years old. who was re-
ported to the police several days ago
as mysteriously missing from her
home on Bakewell street. Covington,
Ky. was at house at 9O7 Vine street,
occupied by Il Mrs. Meyer and family.
Alalloy visited the house to investi-
gate. and was told that the girl was
employed there as domestic. Oc-
cupants of the house said that when
the girl left the Covington address she
told the family with whom she was
employed where she was going.
Through a misunderstanding, 1t was
said, the girl was unable to obtain
her clothes from the Covington family.
No arrests were made.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-26
GARMENT WORKERS
MAY GO ON STRIKE
Expected That Over 100000
Will Walk Out This Week
Preparing for 2 Years.

New York. Dec. 26.-The largest of
the series of general strikes Of over
zoo, 200 garment workers in this city
probably will start this week, follow
ing the counting of secret ballot Of
12b.000 workers who have just COM
pleted the vote. The abolition Of
sweat-shop conditions in the trade and
a general increase in wages is de-
manded
Officers of the United Garment
Workers Of America and it's allied or
have been preparing for the
walkout for more than two years. The
first to strike will be the overcoat and
sack suit tailors. custom. tailors. chill
dren's jacket makers. pants makers,
buttonhole makers. flnishers. bushel-
ers, designers and cutters.
A circular calling upon 10000 girls
and 10000 men in the shirtwaist in
dustry to decide during the first week
OF January on dat for a strike. has
just been issued, and the officials of
the White Goods Makers Union decid-
ed to put the matter Of general strike
to a vote at mass meeting Of the
workers the day after the shirtwaist
makers fix a date for their strike.
Two thousand kimono makers will
walk out with the shirtwaist workers.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-26
WILSON REMAINS
At HOME TO-DAY
Physician Places Him on Diet
and Advises That He STAY
Indoors.

Princeton. N. j.. Dec. 26.-Presi-
dent-elect Wilson decided to stay in
his room today and had all appoint
nlents transferred from the state
house to his home. Mr.. Wilson has
been fighting what he thought was a
mere cold since Monday. but learned
Cornochan. that he had met and con-
Quered second attack Of grippe. The
governor spent restful Night and
said he felt much better today. New
ertheless he took the physician's ad-
vice about remaining indoors. Dr..
cornochan: shortly after noon pro-
nounced Mr.. Wilson's condition "ver.,
much improved" However. he nre-
scribed as diet today only broth and
eggs and suggested that the governor
rest as much as possible.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-26
Great Northern Winnipeg-st.
Paul Flyer Derailed When
Engine Flange Broke.
ENGINE CREW MADE
ESCAPE FROM CAB
-Four Trainmen Were Unite Radlv
Bruised, One OF Them Having His
Back Injurcd-Engine and Mail Car
Were Thrown Into the Ditch.
(Times. special Service. J


Barnesville. n. D.. Dec. 26.-Death
was cheated in a wreck Of the north
bound Great Northern Winnipeg-St,
Paul flyer three miles north Of FELTON,.
Mimi. at o'clock this morning. Four
trainmen were injured. escaping with
their lives in an almost miraculous
manner.
The wreck was caused by a broken
fiange on the tender, throwing the en-
gine and the mail car into the ditch.
turning them over on their sides. and
derailing several other cars.
The engineer and firemen escaped
from their perilous positions by climb
ing through the cab window.
Following are the injured:
Engineer Frank Catlin. back bruis-
ed.
Fireman Iver Skogen. minor bruises.
Baggageman w. E. Woods. st. Paul,
back bruised.
Mail Clerk Stinson. st. Paul. back
injured.
The train was making good speed at
the time of the mishap.
Today the wrecking crew is at work
and it is expected that the main line
will be cleared by night.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-26
ABDUCTION CHARGE
AGAINST A FARMER
Lawton Man, Aged so, Accused
of Wrongful Acts-Girl is
But 13 Years Old.
Crimes Special Service. }

Devils Lake. n. D.. Dec. 90
Joseph Boisjolle of Lawton. this coun-
ty. was arrested Tuesday afternoon
charged with the abduction of Olive
Boyer, 13-year-old girl
At preliminary examination held
this afternoon he was bound over to
the district court under heavy bonds
which he was unable to furnish. and
yesterday he was brought to the dis
trict court and placed in the county
jail.
Boisjolle is over so years old, mar
ried, and the girl is the daughter Of
we'll known residents Of the Lawton
district. The defendant. too. is we'll
known in that section.
1t is understood that he will be
brought before Judge Cowan within
two or three days to enter his plea.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-26
FOUR ARE KILLED

Champaign Ill.,. Dec. eo,-Foup
family were killed today. heinz
struck by the Illinois Ccntrai
Panama limited four miles south
of Champaign. The dead. Ed.
ward Miller. 81; Mrs. Maude Mi.
Ter. SO; Ruth Miller, 8. and
WWaync Miller. 4. Opal Scott. 4
ncighbor's child was fatally hurt.
The Millcrs were driving home
from Christmas celcbration.
when the train struck tho buggy.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-26
WAS ASPHYXIATED.

Father Accidently Meets Death i'm
Home of His Son.
Detroit. Mich, Dec. 3O.-while his
son. Rev. Adam Marcinkiewicz, was
celebrating mass in a local Roman
Catholic church today. Niedenen
Marcinkiewicz. Il. of Buffalo. was ac-
cidentally asphyxiated in the priests
home.
The aged man came here to spend
the holidays. 1t is believed that when
he arrived today he turned on a gas
Jet. mistaking 1t for nearby electric
light switch. The body was found by
the son, returning after mass.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-26
GIFT FROM CONVICT.

Minneapolis. Dec. 26.-A leather
cane. made Of leather washers. fitted
upon a steel rod. wns one Christmas
present which came today to Charles
D. Brown. manager Of the protective
department of the Minnesota Bankers
association. The cane was the Eift
of George Riley now serving ilve
year term In the South Dakota penl-
Tertiary for robbing South Dakota
bank.
Riley. with his companion, was cap
tured by Brown and his men.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-26
LA TOILETTE TO SPEAK.
Will Appear in Minneapolis Under
Auspices Progressive Repub-
lican League

Madison. Wis. Dec. 26.-LaFollette
will speak in Minneapolis next Mon
day under the auspices of the Minne-
sofa Progressive Republican league.
LaFollette's visit will be chiefly for the
purpose of speaking to the Farmers
Equity societies of North and South
Dakota. Minnesota and Wisconsin. AL
bert Beveridge is expected to answer
LaFollette at the st. Paul meeting,
January "a
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-26
CHANGE OF yENUE

Minot. n. D.. Dec. 26.-Following
the application Of attorneys for Olof
A. Olson. charged with blind digging
for a change Of venue. an affidavit of
prejudice against Judge Davis having
been filed last week. Judge Davis has
certified the case to the district court
Of Ward county. A change of ~"nue
will probably be requested from this
county also as 1t Is understood that
Olson's attorneys will fight trial in
Ward county.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-26
oRDERS sEyENTY ENC1NEs

Portland. Ore. Dec. 26.-Announce-
ment was made today by Assistant
General Freight Agent F. p Gearty Of
the Southern Pacific railroad that his
company had just placed for delivery
next season orders for seventy en-
gines and 1856 cars. The aggregate
cost of the equipment will be approx
imately $10.000.0O0.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-26
SANTA IN AEROPLANE.

San Francisco. Dec. 26.-There was
no snow for the reindeer sleigh here
today and Santa Claus floated down in
an aeroplane from a brilliantly blue
sky into the verdure Of Golden Gate
Park with candy, nuts and toys for ten
thousand children. Mayor Rolph and
the city fathers presided over the pres
entation.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-26
GETS ARCHITECT PRIZE

Paris, Dec. 26.--The prize Of 1,47O
francs $3.50 for French architectural
students at the school Of fine arts,
founded by the Association Of Ameri-
can Students Of the same institution,
has been awarded to NJ. Castel, pupil
of Louis Bernier and NJ. Maurice.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-26
CAUGHT AT COLUMBUS.

Springfield. Ohio. Dec. 26.-W. A.
Marzh. wanted by the local police on a
charge Of false pretenses. was arrested
today in Columbus. Ohio. Marzh re-
Gently organized a local lodge Of the
Royal Order Of Lions. and it is alleged
that he failed to account for $40 of
funds belonging to the lodge.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-26
CHURCH IS Burned.

Chicago. Dec. 25.-St. Andrews
Episcopal church in West Washington
boulevard. valued at $4,000, was
burned early today. The blaze was
caused by overheating. while the
church was being prepared for
Christmas serYicea
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-26
STUMBLING BLOCK.
In Way of Peace is Possession q
Fortress at AdrianOple.

FOFtreSS NJ SAOF1dnOpIe.
London. Dec. 26.-Possession of the
Turkish fortress at Adrianople, which
has been the principal contention since
the beginning, remains today the real
stumbling block in the way of peace.
Compensation for Bulgaria, however,
in some other parts of European Tur-
key probabl in the end will remove
this difficulty and enable her to con-
sent to the retention by Turkey Of
this great fortress Salonika was sug-
gested today as a possible bait to in
duce the Bulgarians to abandon tho
claims Of the northern city.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-26
PROMINENT MASON DIES.

Bethany. Mo-, Dec 26.-T. A. Dunn.
aged So years. prominent In demo-
cratic politics and one of the best
known Masons Of Missouri. died today
In hospital at Rochester, Minn. The
body will be brought here for burial.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-26
Its s Not Too Late
To Purchase Gifts

Better late than never
Christmas from
still have "Aake good"
While Christmas stocks
while and valuable gifts Grand Forks leading
One favor prices
Christmas novelties and all merchandise especially designed
gifts must now be closed quickly stored
Read the after Christmas THE TIMES this
They
duo lh Will tell you about the reducing sales the
greatest opportunities OF the read THE
IIME ES advertisements closely
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-26
CAMPAIGN BIZ WOMEN

AEdIlIsC ECCcHtrIC StyIeS IufHt1I Out
by Paris Is on in Earnest.
New York, Dec. 26.-The crusade
for American styles for American
women" which was begun four years
ago, is on in earnest. and from now
on the campaign against the eccentric
styles turned out by Paris and the use
Of fake French LABEL on American
made goods will be waged relentless
ly. Among the latest advocates to the
new idea are Mrs. William Hughes.
wife Of the United States senator-elect
from New Jersey. and Mrs. Thomas
j. Scully Of New York.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-26
BAD FIRE TODAY.
Four Boys Injured in Jumping from
Fire Escane

Chicago. Dec: 26.-Two boys were
severely injured in jumping from a
IRE escape and twenty-five girls fled
to the street through smoke filled hall
ways. when fire today attacked the
four STORY brick building occupied by
a half dozen manufacturing firms on
the west side. Two hundred men and
women were at work In the building
when the flames broke out.
The building was damaged to the
extent Of $4,000.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-26
NECK WAS BROKEN.

Brother of Past Master General Villa.
Dies Today.
Milwaukee. Dec. 26.-Edward
p. Villas. aged 80. well known
lawyer and brother of the late
former Past Master General WILL
liam F. Villas. died today from in.
juries sustained from falling
downstairs at his home last night.
His neck was broken.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-26
BODY OF NEGRO
Is Tied to Wagon and Horse Started
For Home BY kentucky Slaxers.

Lancaster. KY, Dec. 26.-Tim Pc
ters. negro. was found dead beneath
his wagon in the White Oak section
Of this county last night with a pistol
wound in his head and ropes about
his body. which was tied to his wagon
and his horse started for home Peters
had been to Lexington and was last
seen at Hickman.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-26

TO WASHINGTON.
Rerne. Switzerland, Dec 26.-Er-
nest Baumann. secretary Of the Swiss
legation at Paris. has been transfer
red to Washington. Henri Martin.
who holds the post at Washington. has
been transferred to Montreal as con-
sui general.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-26

, McvEY KNOCKED OUT.
Sydney. Australia, Dec. &C.
sam LOngfOrd knocked out sam
McVey In the thirteenth round to.
day.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-26

- % .
THE WEATHER.
North Dakota: Fair tonight
and Friday. Not much change
3" In temperature.
. . q 4 = 4 4 4 = /: a
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-26
President Convinced, However,
That It Was Not Connect.
ed With His Visit.
BELIEVED BUSINESS
RIVALRY WAS CAUSE
Reports OF Affair Received at Panama
Legation in Washington-Preside
Has Decided Not to Make Appoint
ment Of Governor OF Zone Nov. I
Appointments Delayed.

Appointments Delayed.
Panama. Dec. 28.-President
Taft had decided not to nomin.
ate the civil governor Of the
Panama canal zone or subordinate
officers until he returns to the
United States. 1t is. however,
generally considered probable that
Col. g. w. Goctllals will be ap-
pointed civil governor.
1t was Understood before Pres.
1dent Taft left Washington on his
present visit to Panama that the
only element of uncertainty in
appointing Colonel GOethals to be
governor of the canal zone was
the consent OF that officer him.
self. the salary of the new Office
being $4,000 less than the COM
pensation he is now receiving az
head Of the canal zone.
So anxious has Colonel Goeth-
al. been however. to crown his
work of the canal construction
with the establishment Of a per-
mancnt government. which is to
operate the great waterway and
look after the small army OF EN-.
ployes who will remain in the ca.
AsuA AOhS llI0S IL was uuU0rSIOOl
BY his friends here that he was
prepared to make this sacrifice.
Washington, Dec. 26.--An explosio,
n the park opposite the Tivoli hotel
which occurred while President Taf
was attending a dance given in hi
honor last night, was reported in dis
patches to the Panama legation her
today to have been the outgrowth o
business rivalry between two mer
chants in the vicinity. The dispatche
state that the explosion occurred out
,ide the district traversed by Taft
which was guarded by line of polio,
rom the station to the National the
ater.
"W'hile President Taft was at tn,
lance an explosion occurred at De
Lesseps plaza In front of the Hotel II
voli and blew up the news stand a
The hotel says the dispatch to tn
legation. "The cause of the explosion
Is believed to have been Jealousy an
revenge between two Spanish rivals il
business" Minister Valdez gave ou
1T the legation here today the officia
reports from his government. statinl
hat the minister Of foreign affairs hat
reported the matter to Taft. who wa
convinced that the explosion had beel
In no way connected with his presenc
In the city.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-26
sPARKER CAUSES DEATH.
Miss Theresa Burrian of Chicago Dies
From Burns.

From Burns.
Chicago, Dec 26.-An electric
sparker. used during home Christ
mas celebration by 7-year-old boy
caused the death today of Miss Their
esa Burrian, whose clothing was set
afire. Her sister was also severely
burned, but will recover
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-05-23

grounds is Cheval Paar, lying from 8 to 13
miles offshore at depth of to S75 fathoms,
and extending about 61a miles from north to
south and AZ miles from east to west.
Probably the most remarkable feature of the
Ceylon pearl fisheries is the extreme uncertain
ty of the supply of pearl-bearing oysters so
that from early times, and doubtless from the
very beginning, the fisheries have been most
unreliable and intermittent.
It is matter of record that during the nine
teenth century there were only SO years when
fishing was possible Mentioning only the
longer periods of cessation, it may be noted
that there were no fisheries in the years 1921
to 1928, in 1888 to 1854, in 1864 to 1873, and in
1892 to 1900
1t this last long series of recurring fail
ures that induced the Ceylon government to
secure the services of an eminent English
biologist for comprehensive investigation Of
the pearloyster grounds and of the causes for
the disastrous failures. The result was that
great deal was made known concerning the
conditions Of life of the pearl oyster, and for
the first time information was afforded the
government by which the industry might be
placed on stable basis. Forthwith, in spite
of vigorous protest, the government leased
the pearl fishery to private syndicate and re-
tired from the business from which it had been
obtaining large but not steady income.
AS we study the life of the Ceylon pearl
oyster, two points of transcendent Importance
are disclosed: ID The mollusk is prolific to
an incalculable degree, and (2) it is subject
to overwhelming mortality, which at times
completely nullifies it's productiveness
The numbers of oysters produced are abso-
lutely beyond comprehension A few years
ago. on one paar five miles long and two miles
wide, small pearl oysters were ascertained to
be present to the number of 10000 per square
yard, in places forming a layer over the bottom
nine inches deep; one diver, who was down
cply 80 seconds, brought up 1925 young oysters
by actual count. This condition of the grounds
was determined in November by the govern
ment inspectors; in December of the same
year no oysters whatever were found-al had
disappeared as if by magic. On another bank,
known as the Periya Paar scientific experts in
the year 1902 estimated the number of young
insecure was their existence that on inspection
few months later it was found that all had
beer swept away.
This destruction is due to a variety G
causes but principally to two: physical agen-
cies, such as the burying of the oysters by
sand, which are ordinary RESP onsible for only
4 to per cent of the mortality; and animals,
particularly fishes, of which various kinds and
sizes feed largely on the pearl oysters, and are
so charged with fully 80 per cent of all the
losses to which the young and full-grown mol
lusks are subject.
Up to few years ago. and for more than
a century before, the British officials in Ceylon
had absolute control of the fishery, and de-