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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-03
URGES THAT HANFORD BE
PERMITTED TO RESIGN

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-Strongly
urging that Judge Hanford be permit
ted to resign and that the impeach-
ment proceedings be dropped, Con-
gressman Graham of the investigation
committee today backed up the stand
of his conferees. Congressman Meyer
and Higgins, when the three reached
that result in the probe at Seattle.
Following Graham's declaration, the
house judiciary committee voted for
mally to advise Taft that it does not
object to the acceptance Of Hanfords
resignation. Unless Taft refuses to
recognize the recommendation. This
action closes the matter as far as the
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-03
"SWEET PEA FAIR"
BEING HELD TODAY

Professor Wicks of the horticultural
department of the University of Idaho,
acted as judge of the show. There
were five things to be considered in
judging the exhibits, each of which
was on the basis of 20 points, Or to-
tai of 100 points. The five things to be
considered were, size, 20 points; uni
fcrmity,, 20 points; largest number of
varieties, 30 points; most artistic ar
rangement, 20 points; and quality Of
individual exhibits, 20 points.
The show opened at 10 o'clock this
morning. From 1:30 to 300 this aft
ernoon a count was taken of those
who visited the room, and it totaled
up to $50 persons.
The exhibits were beautiful, and the
interest taken shows that the work
of the ladies is appreciated
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-03
PASS THE WOOL
TARIFF BILL

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3-The house
today adopted the report of the con-
ference committee on the wool tariff
bill. The vote stood 100 to So, "a pro-
gressive republicans voting with the
democrats in support of the measure.
Before the vote was taken, Represent
ative Payne of New York, declared that
Taft would veto the measure. Repre-
sentative Underwood Of Alabama, ia
ther of the bill, insisted that, "The peo-
pie had right to expect that the
president would sign the bill"
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-03
SALT LAKE CITY IS
NEXT PLACE OF HEARING

Havemeyer interests was exposed and
tho manner in which Havemeyer in
vaded the beet sugar field and
brought the independent companies
into the combine was explained in the
testimony of several witnesses. Trade
relations In the sugar business in the
western field and along the Missouri
river also were expected. Both Mr..
Knapp and G. H. Dorr, his assistant,
expressed themselves as satisfied with
the developments in the local hearing
For reasons which the government
attorneys did not disclose, John D.
Spreckels, who is one of the defend
ants to the suit and the head Of the
Western Sugar Refining company.
was not called to the witness stand,
although he was under subpoenae.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-03
GONzAGA AND IDAHO
TO MEET NOVEMBER 10

SPOKANE, Aug. 3-The Gonzaga
university football team will meet the
University OF Idaho this fall on the
gridiron. Arrangements have been
completed between Graduate Manager
Larson of the Moscow institution and
Faculty Athletic Director McElmeel
of Gonzaga for the contest.
According to the contract agreed
upon by the two representatives the
game will be played in MOSCOW on
November 16 and by this arrangement
the local lineup will not be forced to
play an early season contest against
the big out of town varsity and in
this way get battered up before the
players are in real shape for the
game.
Last season Gonzaga went to Mos
cow early in October and the local
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-03

Today was the time set for the
Sweet Pea Fair" at the chamber of
commerce rooms, and following out
the plans made by the Women's AuXil-
iary the fair was conducted with mark
ed success. The object OF the fair was
to stimulate interest in the growing
of sweet peas and garden flowers, and
apparently it will accomplish this re-
suit.
There were 20 entries made in the
contest for the two prizes of $40 and
SIS offered by George Fields for the
two best exhibits. In addition to these
30 entries, there were other exhibits
of the flower not entered for any prize.
Each exhibitor had to arrange his or
her exhibit and put it in place. Some
of the entries had as many as ten diff
ferent varieties
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-03
Injunction Against Trust.

CHICAGO, Aug. 3.-Alleging a vio-
lation of the Sherman antitrust law
United States District Attorney Wilk-
erson today applied to federal Judge
Landis for an injunction against the
boiler plate newspaper trust" The
defendants are the Central West Pub
fishing company, the Western News
paper Union, the American Press As
sociation, and several individuals.
Judge Lands granted a permanent
injunction against the boiler plate
firms mentioned, the defendants agree
ing to this procedure.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-03

sion headed by Senator William Alden
Smith, which is to Investigate the
charges that Americans have been
melting and sustaining the insurrec-
tions in Mexico and Cuba, particular
ly was appealed to. Senator Smith
sent word to Ell Paso that his commit
tee would not be able to take part in a
conference on August 12.
Senator Bailey said were it not for
the proposed investigation by the
special senate committee he would
tell the senate not only of brutalities
suffered by American refugees, but
something of the experiences of citi-
zens of Texas at the hands Of the
United States army
There is no doubt in my mind"
he added, that there has been a de-
liberate, sedate intent on the part of
certain persons to force Intervention
on the part of the United States"
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-03
VISIT SCENE OF THE
ALLEGED BRIBERY CASE

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3.-To inspect
the scene of the alleged bribery of
George N. Lockwood, prospective
juror in the trial of J. B. Mcnamara,
the jury that is now trying Darrow
on the charge Of bribery, visited 3rd
and Los Angeles streets this morning.
Judge Hutton convened the regular
session of the court on the scene.
Bailiffs, court reporters and the court
clerk were present. The court point
ed out the places brought into the
trial through the testimony of Bert
H. Franklin, and others, witnesses for
the prosecution. The saloon at the
corner of 3rd and Los Angeles streets
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-03

youngsters were not ready for the
game, which did much to slow the
Gonzaga squad up for the remainder
of the season. Idaho promises to have
one of the best squads that has ever
been turned out under Coach Griffiths
and Gonzaga has hopes of giving the
conference aggregation a good battle
for the honors in the game.
Mr.. McElmeel is busy closing up
games for the football team as he is
anxious to have the full list of datets
arranged before the change is made
in the faculty athletic dictatorship at
the local institution. Mr.. McElmeel
will leave Spokane Sunday night to
take up his duties in the school in
Tacoma, while the new faculty director
for Gonzaga will probably not report
here until later in this month.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-03

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 3-The gov
ernment attorneys, who have been
conducting the hearing in this city ir
the suit brought against the Ameri-
can Sugar Refining company under
the Sherman anti trust law, left last
night for Salt Lake City, where they
will begin on Monday morning the
inquiry into the beet sugar branch OF
the industry. Assistant u s. Attor-
ney James r. Knapp OF New York,
said that he and his assistants only
would be in Utah three days. From
Salt Lake the inquisitors will proceed
to Denver.
In the week of the hearing here
the connection between the Western
Sugar Refining company and the
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-03

was visited, as was the one at 3rd and
Wall streets
The jury inspected the rooming
house on 3rd and Main streets, from
which Detective Browne testified he
watched Franklin on November 28,
the time of the alleged crime. So
great was the suriosity of the crowd
to see Darrow that a large crowd gath
cred at the corner Of 3rd and Main
streets. The crowd surged around
him and jostled the defendant in their
efforts to get view of him. With
the aid of a friend he managed to
escape the curious onlookers and en-
tered an automobile and returned to
the courthouse.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-03
DESPERATE IS
SHOT BY POSSE

DENVER, Aug. 3.-Fighting desper-
ately with a sheriff's posse until
dropped by bullett, George Ballew,
the owner of stage line, who last
night entered the dining room OF a
South Platte hotel at South Platte,
Col, 20 miles south of here and shot
and seriously wounded Mrs Charles
Wallbrack, owner of the hotel, and
wounded James McWhorten, Kansas
City, a tourist, was captured today in
the mountains. Ballew is seriously in
jured.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-03

house is concerned.
One of the recommendations by the
subcommittee is that the jurist can
not retire on pay. 1t is also improb-
able that he be enabled to hold any
public office hereafter on account of
the agreement.
The committee estimates the costs
Of the impeachment proceedings at
$4,000 and declares that it does not
deem this expense as warranted. The
house judiciary committee formally
adopted the report of the sub-commit-
tee and it will be submitted to the
ton.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-03
GENERAL OROZCO
IS In NO HURRY

.JUAREZ, Mexico, Aug. General
was in no hurry to evacuate this city
in face of the two advancing federal
armies, and that he would remain up
to the last moment so that ,Iuarez
would not be unprotected. He says
he is in communication with General
Salazer, who is at Casas Grandes
with more than 1000 rebels, and that
all is quiet in that district
Salazar began yesterday to destroy
the Mexico Northwestern railway be-
tweent Casa Grandes and point near
MADEIRA where the federal force under
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-03

SEAGIRT, N. J., Aug. 3.-Before
leaving for New York today where he
will confer with w. F. McCombs,
chairman of the democratic national
committee, regarding campaign plans
Woodrow Wilson denied the reports
that there is friction among the cam
paign managers. He will return to
Seagirt Sunday night.
Wilson will not stump the country,
according to his announcement made
today. He said Il have definitely de-
termined not to stump the country
generally during the coming campaign.
I anticipate making a few speeches at
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-03
WILSON WILL NOT
STUMP THE COUNTRY

points where the campaign commit
tee desires and assume that the
speaking campaign will begin about
September l."
speeches as the committee decides
are best, he smiled and replied: Eyes,
if I agree with them" When asked if
he would make any speeches OH the
coast he replied: THAT would almost
necessarily involve a stumping tour
which 1 positively refuse to make. 1
cannot say about the Pacific states.
AS to where l will speak will
be decided only as the campaign de-
veIopes."
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-03

General Rabago is mobilizing. This Is
done to delay a federal train move
ment north.
When the federals under General
Sanjines, moving from the west, draw
near Salzer his forces will re-
treat back to Juarez, join Orozco and
proceed due south on the Mexican
Central railroad.
1t is probable that then the rebels
will move overland to the Guerrero
district west of the city of Chihuahua
and east of MADEIRA. Its topography
makes it ideal for Guerrilla warfare.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-03
Editors Meeting Postponed.

CHICAGO, Aug. 3.-The meeting of
the progressive editors of the coun-
try, scheduled to be held here today.
at the last moment was postponed un-
til Sunday. ~
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-03
Snow Falls in Michigan.

LAPEER, Mich, Aug. 3.-During a
storm here today half an inch of snow
fell and the inmates of the home for
feeble minded indulged in snow
ball fight.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-03
TURKS APPOINT
PEACE COMMISSION

LONDON, Aug. 3.-Dispatches to-
Turkish government has appointed a
commission to discuss the peace terms
meeting of the emmissaries of the two
countries Will take place at Lausanne,
Switzerland.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-03
GRACE DISAPPOINTED
AT DECISION OF JURY

tween l and 6 o'clock while l was
asleep. We did not quarrel and just
before | went to sleep l kissed her.
When I came to l felt a pain in my
side after she left the room, and
discovered that I was shot Her
statement of what happened WAS
pack of lies
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-03

NEWMAN, Ga, Aug 3.-When told
of the verdict of the jury which ac-
quilted his wife, Eugene Grace bitter
ly scored the result of the trial and
said, "They might as we'll put dyna
mite under the courthouse. 1 cannot
see how they could acquit her for she
is as guilty as hell. She shot me be-
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-03
WILL SURRENDER IF
IMMUNITY IS PROMISED

NEW YORK, Aug. 3.-Overtures for
the surrender of Harry Horrowitz and
Larry Loue Rosenberg, who are want
ed as alleged conspirators in the
Rosenthall murder, were made today
to District Attorney Whitman, through
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-03
MRS. DAISY GRACE
IS ACQUITTED

ATLANTA, Ga, Aug. 3.-Mrs. Da .sy
Grace, acquitted of the charge of at
tempting to murder her husband, Eu-
gene H. Grace, refused to make state
ment today. concerning her husbands
charges. However, she said, Il wan.
to see my boy in Philadelphia and for
get the trail as well as my husband"
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-03
Another Aviator Killed.

LONDON, Aug. 3.-Dindsey Camp
bell was instantly killed near Fleet to-
day, when his aeroplane turned turtle
and fell 100 feet. Motor trouble is re-
ported as being responsible for the ac-
cidont
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-03

Attorney Spigel, representing the. ac
cused men. Whitman was. told that
the two alleged gangsters are willing
to surrender if they are granted i'm
munity from the third degree" Whit
man will give Spiegel an answer Mon
day.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-03
EXCHANGE SHOTS ACROSS
THE MEXICAN BORDER

riddled with bullets, but the American
troops escaped injury. 1t Is unknown
If any rebels were injured. The ex-
cange of shoots began when the reb-
els fired on the American soldiers near
the Ell PasO boundry.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-03

Ell PASO, Aug. 3-More than so
shots were exchanged across the bor-
der here last night and early this
morning between United States sold
iers and Mexican rebels. The homes
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-13
Delegates Discussing Plan to
Throw the Entire State to
Roosevelt Support.
TAFT'S STEAM ROLLER
INTO MISSISSIPPI, TOO
Second, Fourth, Sixth and Sew
enth District Contests De-
cided for President. +

CHICAGO, June 13.-With partisans
Of President Taft and Theodore Roose-
welt becoming more bitter hourly, the
Republican national committee today
took as its first work the Mississippi
contests, left unfinished yesterday. Aft
er a short hearing, the delegates in the
Second, Fourth Sixth and Seventh Mis-
sissippi districts were given to Presi-
dent Taft. This made the Taft total up
to that point 149
That an effort will be made to switch
the Tennessee Taft delegates to the
Roosevelt band wagon was the word
that came from Memphis today. The
move was originated in western Ten
nessee The delegates and alternates
are discussing a plan to disregard their
Taft instructions and throw the solid
vote of the state into the Roosevelt
column. The western Tennessee dele
cation. headed by Harry o. True. whose
seat as Tenth district delegate is con-
tested. will leave for Chicago Satur-
day
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-13
CHILDERS GOES FREE
AT THIRD TRIAL FOR
DEATH OF HIS WIFE

AMERICUS. GA, June 13.-After a
delberation of only twenty minutes
the jury in the case Of M, S. Childers.
on trial for the death of his wife. Eta
Childers. last August at Smithville, re-
turned verdict of not guilty At the
time the verdict was rendered there
were only 40 or 50 persons In the court
room Childers received the news
calmly, as he had been throughout the
trial Chlders had been tried twice
before. mistrial resulting each time
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-13
Grace Urged
Doctors to Act.

For more than three months he had
lain upon his back unable to do more
than lift glass of water to his mouth.
Often he had cried out against it and
urged his physician to do something.
When told that the operation would be
performed he seemed very glad
At 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon he
was put under the anesthetic.
An entrance was made at the ninth
dorsa vertebra In the course of the
operation it was discovered that the
spinal cord was severed, but thta the
paralysis had resulted from an extreme
pressure. The bullet was also located,
but owing to its inaccessibility it was
not removed. The pressure was relieved
considerably, however.
The first thing Grace asked after re-
turning to consciousness was: is it
coming out all right, doe" He re-
ceiVed VERY encouraging assurance.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-13
DEATH ED|(2T
FOR WHITES
BY CUBAN
REBELS
If Anti Negro Law Is Not Re-
peaIed by Saturday, Stay
ing Will Begin.

SANTIAGO, June 13.-Generals Es-
tonea and Ivonet, who head the revo-
luton, declare that if the Morup law,
prohibiting negroes from forming DO
itical party is not annulled by Satur-
day all persons encountered ~ the
rebels and not of the negro race will be
killed on sight.
The threat has aroused lie fears Of
plantation owners to the height of in
tensity and renewed pleas for further
protection are being made to President
Gomez. If the rebels violate all rules
of warfare and humanity by putting
this bloody threat into execution, the
United States may be compelled to m
tervene next week.
Looting of small plantations by the
insurgents continues
Refugees arriving here today from
Palma Soriano, in Santiago province,
told an exciting story Of a village near
that place being burned by hand Of
negro men and women, who are fight
inc under the flag of the insurgents.
Several whites were killed by Inc rebels
and all the others were driver INTO
nearby plantations for safety.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-13
IN BATHING
SUITS NOT WANTED
At CHICAGO BEACHES

= CHICAGO. June 1S.-No Venus and
Adonis. or Psyche and Apollo in bath
ing suits for Chicago is the edict of
Police Chief McWeeney. in making as
signments to his men who are to see
the laws enforced at the bathing
beaches along Lake Michigan. Chief
McWeeney has issued an order in
which he declares that princess" bath
ing suits may be permitted when they
are not too clinging,' but he does not
define just how clinging they may be.
In general the order bars the fash
ionable bathing suits now in vogue at
the famous bathing resorts of Europe,
also flesh colored apparel.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-13
Rich Macon Business
Man Sued by Invalid
Bride; Abuse Charged
Mrs. Morris Hartz Says Life
With Husband Would Have
Meant Death.

MACON. GA, June 1S-The day fol-
lowing her separation from her wealthy
young husband. Mrs. Minnie Ottinger
Hartz, wife of Morris A Hartz, q
prominent business man Of Macon. has
instituted suit for divorce and ali
mony. she says her husband cursed
her abusively, threatened her life.
treated her so cruelty that her death
would ensue If she continued to live
with him. and on Monday ordered her
to leave his house forever
The wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. Hartz
last January was a social event. She
is a sister of Mrs. Max Lazarus and
was prominent socially In Florida
The bringing Of the divorce proceed
ings was a great surprise and occa-
stoned a mild sensation.
Mrs. Hartz asserts that because she
has been an invalid. with physicians
and nurses in constant attendance for
the last three months, her husband has
held a grievance against her. Her ILL
ness began only two months after the
wedding
The schedule of property owned by
the defendant shows his real estate
holdings in Macon are alone worth
100000 1t is expected the suit will be
contested, especially the plea for ali
mony.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-13
SUES HUSBAND WHO
DIDN'T WANT HER TO
RUN CHICKEN FARM

After supporting her husband and her
children for several months on money
received from the sale Of chickens of
her own raising, Mrs. Clara Belle York
asserted today in divorce suit filed
against H. G, York that her husband
abused her because she engaged in the
poultry business.
York, she says. was content to live
off the proceeds of her little farm, but
thought chicken raising a game for the
hoi polloi.
He abused her about it. she says, and
then finally, when she merely suggest
ed that he furnish some coin for the
childrens support he flew into rage
and left
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-13
SAM HYDE Bees
To DIE IN CHAIR

COLUMBIA, S. c., June Ia am
not insane and | don't want them to
commute my sentence is the express
sion of Sam Hyde. the Anderson man
under sentence OF death for killing his
wife and father-in law and for whom
commission of alienists has been named
by Governor Blease.
Hyde will be examined today. He
was locked in the state prison yester-
day afternoon. This afternoon his only
child, four years old, was taken to the
penItentary for a farewell look at the
father.
Hyde is sentenced to be electrocuted
on July 5. He is the most jovial pris~
oner under the death sentence that has
ever been known In this state. His
nerve is puzzling experts. He begs to
be given the honor of being the first
electrocuted in the South Carolina
chair
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-13
FORMER COWBOY NAMED
SENATOR FROM NEVADA

RENO, NEW, June Ex-Governor
Tasker L. Oddie, of Nevada, today ap
pointed George Wingfield, of Reno,
friend and business associate of the late
Senator George S. Nixon as United
States senator until the meeting of the
Nevada Legislature in January. 1913
Senator Wingfeld, born in Fort
Smith. Ark. in 1876, and now known
as the richest man in Nevada, was a
cowpuncher in the southern part of the
state when Tonopah first acquired
prominence as a mining camp in 1903
Five years later Wingfield was rated a
millionaire. and today he is estimated
to be worth between $12,000,0O0 and
$4,000, 600
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-13
Absolutely Fearless
AS Operation Neared.

Before and after the operation ne
was calm and collected, despite the
fact that but d small margin stood
between MIN and death.
Il never saw as cool man." said
DR.. Derr this morning. He never once
lost his nerve. He never once looked
as if he was in the least frightened
In all my medical experience I have
never seen a man go under the knife
with such splendid control over him
self and such absolute fearlessness."
This morning Grace was resting
easily and was unusually cheerful. To
his stepfather, S. L. Hill. he conflded
the belief that he would be riding about
in a buggy very soon,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-13
SUFFRAGETTES TREAT
ERIN TO FIRST TASTE
OF GLASS SMASHING

DUBLIN. June 13.-Ireland, which
has hitherto been immune from suf-
frage violence. got a taste of suffra
getism today when women made a
demonstration in this city in behalf Of
the ballot. mob of women attacked
the postof1ce, the customs house, the
military barracks and the land COM
mission building. Hundreds of win
dows we're smashed. Some of the
women became hystericaE in their rage
and excitement and had to be treated
by physicians Eight ringleaders were
arrested.