davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-08
CONTINUED on Page s.)
REPUBLICANS ARE
MAKING THREATS.
May Hold up Wilson's Ap-
pointnents, and Thus De-
lay Tariff Action.

Washington. Feb. S.-Opposition Of
democratic senators to the confirma-
tion Of. President Taft's 1900 pending
nominations has brought some repub-
lican senators into the position of
threatening retaliati Il after the DEM
ocrats come into power on March a,
The proposal is being discussed In
the republican cloak rooms. and it was
learned today. has been broached in
the republican caucus and the execu-
tive sessions Of the senate. Senator
William Alden Smith Of Michigan was
the principal speaker in each In.
stance.
In the caucus. Senator Smith advo-
Gated a policy of obstruction to all
nominations by President Wilson. He
declared he would be willing to go
nations. In one Of the executive ses-
sions Mrs. Smith told the. democratic
senators they were pursuing a course
which might react upon them. Senator
Bradley Of Kentucky endorsed Senator
Smiths position in the caucua
Some republican senators have sug-
gested that opposition to President
Wilson's appointments might be used
az means to checking tariff legisla-
tion.
Senators Root and Lodge and others
expressed especial disapproval Of any
effort to prevent the confirmation Of
Mr.. Wilson'S cabinet nominations.
It became known today that in one
OF the executive sessions Senator
smith declared the course Of tho dem
ocrats had been inspired by President
elect Wilson.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-08
AGAINST CONTROL
Says Conservation of Water Power
Means Protection From, "I'avoretl

Washington, Feb. S.--That conser-
walton Of American water power does
not mean its reservation. DIt does
mean Its protection against control
by favored few." was the assertion
of Senator Burton today in the con-
clusion of his speech in favor Of the
Connecticut river dam DILL giving the
government the right to control and
regulate power plant at Windsor
Mills. Conn.
Senator Burton's speech. which was
begun Wednesday,. brorght out again
the strong opposition that exists in ,e
senate to any legislation that gives
the federal government control over
the regulation of water powers with
in the different states. The position
of the opponents of the federal con
troll policy IS indicated ny Senator
Burton is that the Lctua! water power
is owned and may be controlled "
by the states.
Senator Rrandegee of Connecticut
said the measure now before the SELL
ate does not involve the broad uues-
lions of conservation and state::'
rights which are being brought into
the debate. He urged the senate TO
pass the measure in order I" enable
work to he done by the Connecticut
River company, leaving thu General
question of federal control to be set
tied later. Final consideration of the
bill with Il view to a Vote upon ii h.
gins February H.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-08

London, Feb. S.-The possibility of
another general election this spring
to settle several troublous government
tai problems has made Mr.. Bonar Law.
successor to Mr.. Balfour as leader of
the opposition in the house of COM
mons. the most discussed politician
Of the moment
There was considerable surprise
when in November. 1911, Law was
chosen for the position he now holds.
He had been in politics only 12 years
and had never held an office higher
than that of parliamentary secretary
to the board OF trade. He was born
at New Brunswick in 1853, the son
of Presbyterian minister. At the
age Of IL he went to Glasgow to be
educated. Four years later he toined
the Arm of William Kidston & Sons.
iron merchants OF that city. Of which
his uncle was the head. Later he
became partner Of the firm Of Will
lam Jacks & Co., iron merchants. also
Of Glasgow. He retired in 1900 and
went into politics. He was then AZ
From 1905 until the general election
Of 1911 he was NJ. p. for Dulwich. In
the latter year he was defeated at
North West Manchester, but found a
seat in Bootle.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-08
PARADE TO Be AN
EXCEPTIONAL ONE
Inaugural Event Promises to
be One of Longest and
Most Interesting.

Washington. Feb. s.-The inaugural
parade for President-elect Wilson
now promises to be one Of the longe $,
and most interesting that has ever
passed through Pennsylvania avenue
from the capitol to the white house.
Aside from the strictly nava! and
military contingents the college rep
|resentation will be one of the large
and varied features.
Practically all of the colleges in the
eastern part OF the country will have
representatives In the parade. Several
smaller colleges in the southern states
today signifiel their intention of send
Ing groups Of marchers either in uni
form or as civilians. The war depart.
ment decided today that it may use
portion Of its appropriation for
army transportation, which will in
slude the West Point cadets trip to
Washington. who had feared they
would have to dcfray their own ex-
penses.
For time today danger of a strike
OF carpenters who are erecting the
parade stands threatened to interrupt
the work. but the trouble was a~erted.
Employment of non-union electricians
to wire the stands for lighting pur.
poses was said to have been the con.
tention.
President Taft already has made his
arrangements to depart from Wash
lngton for Augusta, Ga, immediately
after the inaugural ceremonies have
been completed. Mr.. Taft will AXE
the ride down the avenue with his
successor to the white house and will
Eass to the structure to the .outh por-
tico. where he will take a white house
automobile for the union station.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-08
Watcl, for Consul,

Ell Paso. Tex. Feb. s.-"All Law.
violaters look alike to me-" United
States Commissioner George Oiivsr
said last night. asserting he had ia
sued in good faith the warrant for
Mexican Consul Enrique C. Lorente.
and that the consul would be arrested
If he return to his otticces or home IN
Ell Paso. Aside from the officer sna.
cially appointed by the Commissioners
to make the arrest. watchers we're
placed along the border east and west
OF Ell Paso SO that the consul might
not enter the United States undetecfs
ed.
Indefinite suspension Of all railway
traffic to the south off Llorente's re-
treat from Jtarez. where he remained
during the day.
Despite the refusal of the United
States marshars Office to make the
arrest, and of the United States at
torneEs to prosecute. the commission
er stood by his original action in is-
suing the warra mt charging the consul
with a violation Of the presidents
neutrality proclamation. The case a.
ready has caused unusual excitement.
especially among Mexican political
refugees. many of whom have been de.
tanned In jail at various times on ex-
tradition charges preferred by the
Mexican consul whose arrest is now
sought.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-08
CHARGES FILED
Involve Board of Trade Seats Owned
BY Number Of Chitmpoans

Involve Board of Trade Seats Owned
by Number of Chisagoans.
Chicago, Feb. S.-Charges involving
their business methods and their stats
on the board of trade have been filed
with officials of the board against
Frank NJ. Bunch. former president OF
the organization. and Mark Bates.
The accuser is John Hill. Jr. Officials
or the board today refused to reveal
the charges further than to admit that
they involved irregular dealings on the
board.
Charges have been preferred" ad-
nitted President e. S. Andrews. but
the proving of them is different
thing. have not read them and do
not know what they are in detail.'
The fling Of the charges caused a
sensation in the grain trade because
Of the prominence Of the men involv.
ed.
Bunch and Bates gave out signed
statement in which they stated that
they would welcome an investigation.
knowing themselves to be inocent of
violating any rules af the board.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-08
CORN AND CLOVER Conventions WORK
WILL Be REFLECTED IN BETTER FARMING
Farmers Who Have Attended the Gathering Adopt Resou
| tlons Strongly Urging Continuance of Effort-Last
Session Held This Morning-Best Week
In the Organizations History

The Corn and Glover convention
and Mid-winter fair came to close
at noon today after what is generally
conceded both by the managers and
those who attended the sessions to
have been the most successful meeting
IN the history of the association. Of
fcials and those who attended the
convention were unanimous on the
point that 1t was fitting and proper to
compliment o. D. Center on his able
management Of the various sessions OF
the convention. One of the elements
OF Its success and one Of the pleasant
features, 1t was agreed. was that Mr..
Center had never allowed the talks to
drag or the speakers to wander from
their subjects.
While the closing session lacked
something In the number Of those who
have been regular attendants at the
classes. many who live on the branch
lines having left last night or this
morning for their homes. still there
were many new faces in tho classes to-
day. These were recruited from the
farmers who had been unable to at
tend the former sessions Of the con-
vention. but who had come to town
today with the double purpose Of do
Ing their shopping and attending the
closing session. The bulk of the audi
ence. however. was made up Of asso-
ciate members. who hold season tick
cts and have been regular attendants
throughout the week.
Dairying was the general topic TAX
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-08
REQUESTS CUBA
TO PROSECUTE
State Department Acts in
Libel Case-May Ask
For Deportation.

Washington. Feb. s.--The state de-
partment acted promptly upon the
complaint of American Minister Beau.
pre- to the effect that hc had heep
grossly liheled by the newspaper men
IN Cuba in Havana today in instructinr
the minister to request the Cuban gov
ernment to prosecute Immediately the
authors of the lihclous statement. In
the event that il is found the respon-
sible persons cannot he reached in this
way. owing to tho shortcomings of the
Cuban libel laws, the Cuban govern
ment may be requested to deport the
Spanish editors of the paper. Follow.
ing closely upon the personal assault
upon Secretary Gibson of the Ameri-
can legation. by Cuban newspaper
reporter, it is felt that such attempts
as those made by Cuba to incite vio-
lence against the personnel Of the le-
CATION must he summarily dealt with
In their inception.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-08
SHOE MACHINERY
COMPANY TARGET
FOR GOVERNMENT
Third Anti Trust Case is
Filed Against United
States Concern.
MoNoPoL1sT1C IS
THE CHARGE MADE
Vigorous Enforcement of Their Alice.
cd Unfair Methods has Driven
Practically Every Competitor out OF
Business, Declare Authorities.

trenton. n. j.. Feb. s.-The fedora,
government made third antj.trus+
move against the United States shoa
Machinery company in a civil suit Gia.l
mere, charging a sn-calletl combina-
.Ion Tor welding alleged monopolistic
power and using unfair trade tactics
~ uorce the keighley company, a COM
Peutor. into an unlawful contract far
leasing the sale and fixing the price
~ tne inseam trimming machine.'
ne United States district court is ask
uu 10 terminate the contract under
Wnich the keighley company gave t,,e
United company exclusive right IN
loase the shoe manufacturers trim.
i.''hg n. machinery. the patent for which
Is Is neid by the keighley company. The
onNed company and Kcighlcy COM
pany with private individuals are
made the defendants.
me governments petition is So.
we're arraignment of the trusts alleged
Unfair tactics.' The vigorous enforce
ment of these methods, ii is claimed
by the government. has driven nrac.
tlcanS all competitors from the shoe
machine industry. giving $4,000, 900
70 the United company. control of
ninety-nine per cent of the trade.
Ine United Shoe Machinery COM
pany Is also charged with ACQUIRING
patents to valuable ventions and not
using them for long time. The per-
sons ASST gning the patents to the
trust" 1t is alleged. have beef re-
CURED to agree to transfer for a spec
ihed time. all future patents or shoe
machinery inventions
The petition is signed by Wicker
sham. assistant attorney generals and
Joh nB. Nreeland and Federal attcr-
ney. The Trenton contract, it is said.
was entered into last September.
There are pending in Boston civil
suit for the dissolution Of the Shoe
Machinery company. and one count in
the Indictment against the officers for
alleged violation of the Sherman law.
The United States supreme court re.
Gently dismissed the other indictr .nts,
filed against the same defendants
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-08
MUCH DAMAGE DONE
BY SUFFRAGE7TEs
Militant Vote Claimants De-
stroy Valuable Plants
Delay kilograms.

London. Feb. s.-Militant suffra-
gettes destroyed many valuable plants
and did other damage amounting to
$4,000 IN the hot houses Of the Kew
horticultural gardens, as another mar,
OF the campaign to force the govern
ment to give votes to women. 1t is
believed the women hid in the gar
dens over night, as early today a large
number of rare orchids were found
uprooted and scattered in all direc-
tons Window smashing raids con.
uhue here. Postal authorities an
nonnced delay of all kilograms
north AS result Of cutting the wires
In the provinces by the suffragcttes.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-08
CONTINUED on Page s.)
F|REMEN VOTE
TO Walk OUT
Practically Every one Agrees
to Tie up Over $1,000
Miles Of Road.

New York. Feb. S.-The COMMITTEES
Of managers Of the eastern railroads
announced last night that their fire-
men had voted almost unanimously to
strike. A statement signed by Chair
man Elisha Lee. for the Committee
says:
...Advices received by the eastern
railroads indicate that tho 10000 fire.
men almost to a man has voted YES
on the proposition to strike and tie up
over $4,000 miles Of railroads rather
than accept the offer of the companies
to arbitrate through commission Of
distinterested men Of sufficient NUM-
bers adequately to consider the mag.
nitude Of the questions at issue.
the firemen announce that as q
result OF their strike vote their com.
mittee will call out the men. the rail-
roads will Of course take steps imme-
diately to prepare for the operation OF
trains under strike conditions.
The companies feel. however. that
such catastrophe should. In the pub.
lie interest be prevented at all has.
ards.''
The announcement Of the commit
tee. of managers that the trend Of the
voting of their tiremen was strongly
in favor of striking was unofficially
confirmed at the firemen's headquar-
ters last night. IT was stated. how
ever. that the vote will not be com.
pleted until tomorrow night. and no
statement will be made until Sunday
lat the earliest.
w. 8. Carter. president of the Broth.
erhood Of Locomotive Firemen and
Enginemen. Ia expected here from Pc
oria. ILL.,. on Sunday. 1t 10 understood
he will issue a statement after con-
ferring with other leaders.
Before any steps are taken In re-
sponse to the vote Of the fremen.
should that favor strike. further con-
ferences with the committees Of man
ayers will be sought in an effort to
reach settlement The firemen.
thir representatives say. are hopeful Of
coming to an understanding.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-08

The moving picture feature was a new
one at such conventions and proved to
De an up-to-date method of providing
instruction and amusement combined.
Resolutions Adopted.
Resolutions were adopted late yes
terday afternoon which show the
thorough appreciation upon the part
OF those who attended of the work
done. The resolutions follow:
To the President, Secretary and
board Of Directors Of the Grand
Forks Fair associations:
Gentlemen:
Through the efforts of your organi-
zatton. We have been enabled to take
an active part in one of the most prac-
ttcal and most profitable agricultural
conventions it has ever been our privi-
lege to attend. We have discussed
problems of vital Importance to the
economic welfare and agricultural de-
Velopment of the various communities
represented. and feel that we have a
clearer understa nding Of the problems
that confront US and are in closer SYM
pathy with the educational features
of agricultural extension work. We
most heartily compliment the Grand
Forks County Agricultural society on
being the first fair association in
North Dakota. and so far as we know,
in the United States. to establish a
mid winter convention for the purpose
of tnstructing the farmers along the
lines OF better and more permanent
agriculture.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-08
CONSU['S ARREST
HAS BEEN DELAYED
Wickersham Orders Officials
to Hesitate in Mexican
Officers Case.

; Washington. Feb. S.-Attorney Gen.
eral Wickersham late today instructed
the United States attorney at Ell Paso
10 withhold service of the warrant for
the arrest Of Mexican Consul Llorente.
unless the government possessed more
information than it n.l when the case
originally was inves.: ated.
AT tnat time three men were fndict.
ca on the charge Of sending arms into
mexico. The grand jury did not in
act the consul. however. some off.
cials question the authority of Com
missioner Oliver to cause tie consul's
arrest through his specially designated
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-08

en- up at the convention today. There
was a class in silos and silo construc-
ton and a discussion on the feeding
of ensilage to stock. After this there
was another class In butter making.
Do Year-Around Service.
Secretary NJ. c. Bhcheller made the
statement that it was highly probable
that as a result Of this convention.
which has been 90 emminently suc--
cessful. arrangements would be made
to keep 1t alive throughout the year.
There is large associate member
ship and the associatio has a com.
plete list Of those who have been in
attendance. The purpose is to get to.
gether the workers who have been
busy here and form ulate some plans
whereby the organization can be made
81 actual service to the farmers in
the territory at any time Some of the
things that could be done would be to
furnish information with regard to
pure seed and improved varieties Of
seed. selection and care of stock and
other farming: problems. The actual
work for this purpose could be done
In the fair Office under the SUPERVISION
Of Mr.. Center. Mr.. Bacheller and +.
w. Merrill. who Ii in charge of the
agricultural and dairy field work Of
the DeLaval Creamery Separator com.
pany.
This is the only fair association that
has educational work throughout the
year along with the regular purpose
OF furnishing a summer or fall fair.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-08
SLAYER coLLApsEs.
Confessed Murderer Faints Away
When Victims Name is Read

Wntn VNtlm'S Name Is Read.
Minneapolis. Feb. S.-Clinton Smith,
confessed slayer of Mrs. lamar Collins
Hanscom. late Tuesday night collapsed
in municipal court today. when the
name Of his victim was mentioned by
the clerk of court Smith was being
arraigned on the murder charge and
was carried from the room. Smith
was remanded to Jail. without the
option of a bond. to await the action
of the grand jury. which will act on
his case next Monday. The police say
that Smith absolutely refuses any food.
and has eaten but. very little since
Tuesday. Temporary insanity. accord
ing to his attorney. will be the de-
fense.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-08
SEEKS DIVORCE
Chorus Girl After Separation From
August Belmont's Son.

New York. Feb. S.-Mrs. Fshel Lo-
rain Belmont. chorus girl bride. filed
suit here today asking a separation
son Of August Belmont. She charges
him with desertion and failure to pro.
vide for her maintenance. Fifty dol.
lars given her during the honeymoon.
she says. was all the provision he made
for her support.
Young Mrs. Belmont says she mar.
ried the multimillionaire's son in Jer.
sey City in November FL. 1912. Her
husband is now. she believes. on a
hunting trip In Hampton county. South
Carolina.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-08
TWENTY DRoWNED.

Bluehelds. Nicaragua. Feb. s.-De-
tails Of the wreck Of the schooner
Granada on the bar at the entrance to
Colorado river. received today. say
that a total of twenty persons were
drowned. OF the fifteen passengers
who perished. several were among the
most prominent citizens Of the repub-
lie. The schooner capsized yesterday.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-08
Commissioners Waldo Takes
up Lead Following Pur-
y cells Disclosures.
LATTER TELLS OF
SYSTEMS WORKING
Captain Walsh, Who Confessed, WIN
Go Before Grand Jury Monday and
Tell His Story-Batch of lndict.
ments Expected Within Ten Days.

New York, Feb. 8.-PoIice Com.
missioner Waldo took up the lead,
opened by the aldcrmnnic invcsti.
cation Of the police graft, and be.
gan an investigation Of the charg.
eS made by james Purcell, veteran
gambler, against four captains ON
the force. On the strength Of
Pareell's unsupported story Waldo
said he could do nothing, but IL
the investigation corroborates the
gamblers charge he would sus.
pend the accused Officers. The
police captains charged BY Pur.
money are Patrick j. Gray,
brotller.in-law Of Charles r. Muir.
phy, Tammany leader, and Cap.
tatns Martens. Maudc and Coch.
rams. The others Purcell men.
toned, arc no longer OH the force.
Commissioner Waldo Is working
alone. and the aldcrmanic com.
nlittcc and District Attorney
Whitman are working together,
due to the differences between the
district attorney and Waldo.
Monday Captain Walsh, who
recently confessed to grating. Inn.
plicating Inspector Dennis Swee-
ncy, goes before the grand jury to
tell his story. After Walsh, Pur-
cell will tell his tale. A big hatch
of indictments arc expected with.
In ten days.
Former Sheriff Harvey Of Queenl
county; Police Inspector Mclaughlin
half a dozen police captains, including
a brother-in-law OF Charles F. Muir
ply, the Tammany leader. and score
Of ward heelers and policemen. som'
an nt M
among the men who got the none.
he said. Once he said, orders cam,
''tndirectly" from Murphy himself t,
close up. He moved at once.
Becker Got $3.50.
Charles Becker. now in the deatl
house at Sing Sing. for the murde
Of Rosenthal. got $3.50 from him To-
"fixing" the evidence against him ans
five others taken in a raid Becke
made on hisHgambling house, Purcell
declared. Recker was then head o
the strong arm" squad for the sup
preston of gambling.
IT have paid money to every squat
that was ever detailed to headquarter.
to suppress gambling, except one,
Purcell testified. "They all took 1t, ex
cept Costigan. Costigan was on thu
level" Costigan was referred to dur
ing the first investigation Of the Ros,
enthal case as the honest police
man."
In return for this protection none,
Purcell said. the police generally lei
him alone. When they had to act OF
complaints from the outside, the,
clipped him Off" he declared. He al.
ways moved to another house wher
thus informed. For while he moved
every day.
Dcfled Police Once.
Once he detied the police. For nine
months, when he had Jack McAuliffe
former lightweight champion, for {
partner. they ran gambling house OF
the upper east east side without max
ing the weekly payments to collectors
The police stationed two men at the
door of the establishment. he declared
to warn all customers that it was 6
gambling house.
"But Jack beat that scheme" hi
said. "If the two policemen forgo
to talk or talked nice, he gave then
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-08

vian soldiers and few Greeks as
sisting them. The Bulgarian forces
are under the command Of General
Savoff. stratcgist Of unusual skill. 1t
is believed that he Ia planning an at
tack upon Gallipoli. where a large
part Of the Turkish army is concen-
trated.
The Turkish forces are said to be
badly disorganized and their defeat
seems certain.