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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-20

gates through primaries or otherwise,
gates from States having light Re
publican vote.
II ain in favor of holding Rcpub-
Iican convention at somo convenient
time next fall or winter" said Sen
ator Root. who was chairman OF the
Chicago convention last juno for tho
purpose OF doing two rnings:
FIRST. to make representation in
national conventions proportional to
the Republican vote---tnat is, correct
ing the disproportion in what is
spoken of as the Southern representa-
ton.
Second. To permit the Republi-
cans of each State TO elect delegates
to the national conventions in their
own way. so that the choice in each
State will be regulated according to
the laws of the State.
I'm order that these changes shall
be effective in a convention to nomi-
nate President they must be made
before that convention, and that can
be done only by special convention.
Tho national committee Ia still bound
by the old rules. which were adopted
by the convention OF 1850. They will
have TO call tho next convention lust
as they did the last one. under these
rules. unless special convention is
called to make the changes which GER
tainly ought to be made"
Senator Crane also Endorsed the con-
vention plan. No dennite steps have
yet been taken toward issuing a call
for the convention. Expressions by
members of various factions OF the
party indicate that efforts will be nee
essary to bring Republicans from all
States together in the present year for
the revision plans.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-20
Calls for Information.

Washington, February lo.-Repre-
sentative Webb of North Carolina. to
DAY introduced resolution requesting
inc ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO furnish tho
House with Information as to why tho
criminal prosecution of importers of
china from Limoges, France, had
been discontinued
In statement accompanying his
resolution, Representative Webb do
clared that commission sent abroad
by the government had discovered that
the Limoges" imported as we'll as
their correspondents exporting tho
china from France. were engaged I'm a
conspiracy to defraud the government
In customs duties by differentiation.
After criminal prosecutions were be-
gun. the statement said. the Attoruev-
General directed that they be discon
unued and civil proceedings instituted.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-20

ticipate In further action to be taken
in perfecting the tariff bills 1t is also
deemed important that action be taken
at the caucus to prepare for the organ
ization of the new Congress"
The Ways and Means Committee vir-
tually will mark time until the caucus
officially determines the personnel Of
the new committee. although it is OK
pected all tho Democratic members
who were elected will again be reap
pointed OF tho Democrats on the COM
mittec, Representatives Randell. of
Texas. and Brantley. of Georgia, were
not reelected, and Representatives
James, of Kentucky, will go into the
Senate. Representatives Payne. of
New York, and Fordney. OF Michigan,
were the only Republican members re-
elected.
Tho Ways and Means Committee ex-
poets to present it's tariff revision
scheme at the opening Of tho extra scs-
sion of Congress, which House leaders
believe will he called to meet the first
week of April.
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with certain rules, was suggested
"A similar suggestion exists as 10
clearing houses. although 1T was sug-
gested that the committee could Sc.
cure the proposed reforms by prohib.
ting national banks from Joining
clearing house associations which
either failed to incorporate or failed
to observe certain prescribed rulca
Practically all Of tho committees rec
concentrations will necessarily he
based upon the jurisdiction OF Con
gross over national banks and inter
state corporations.
Laws forbidding directors of ma
t'onal banks from accepting Il bonus
IRON borrowers for granting loans
and forbidding interlockiny of dIrec-
tors in national banks also were dis.
cusscd.
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CONVENTION PLAN
WIDELY APPROVED
1t Will Be Called to Make
Changes in Republican
Party Rules.
ROOT IS IN FAVOR OF IT
Among Other Things Southern
Representation Will Be
Considered.
ROOT IS IN FAVOR OF 1T

Washington, February 1e-Proapcct
for a Republican, National Convention
next fall to revise rules governing the
selection OF national delegates. and TO
change the basis OF Southern repre-
sentation at regular Republican con-
ventions. was strengthened to-day
through expressions savoring the pro-
posed national gathering by Senator
Root OF New York. anc Senator Crane,
OF Massachusetts.
Demand for Republican convention
had been based on the desire to make
such changes that States will have
the opportunity to select their dele
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-20
Cnnsider,nr Its Rcnnrt.

Washington, February 19--The
House money trust Investigating com
mittee to-day began consideration OF
the financial regulation. legislation
which will be recommended in its re-
port. Tho committee discussed intor-
mally the evils disclosed by tho hear
inBs and possible remedial laws. No
action was taken, and the report will
not be finally framed until Samuel I'm
termyer, counsel for tho committee. ar
rives in Washington at the end OF the
week. The committee expects to sub
init the report by Thursday February
81.
a variety OF legal difficulties con-
fronting the committee in framing
regulations for stock exchanges and
clearing houses were discussed to-day.
Several members OF the committee
held that these institutions were en-
tirely under the Jurisdiction OF the va
rious States. The committee may
leave the regulation OF stock ex-
changes largely to the States. With
this In mind, the committee has sent
for copy Of the bills proposed by
Governor sulzer. of New York, The
scheme of prohibiting the linting OF
Interstate commerce corporations on
exchanges, which failed to comply
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HOUSE DECLINES
TO OVERRIDE VETO

Continued From First Page
having special authority. that am
firmly convinced that any such state
ment attributed to the next President
is absolutely erroneous"
THE time has come" Mr.. Under
wood continued. when gentlemen on
the Democratic side Of the House. as
well as those on the other side. should
realize their responsibility to the
American people. Any flibuster
against these appropriation bills at
this stage OF the proceedings is in
dcfensible.
None of these bills larry appropri-
atoms necessary before the first of next
july interjected Representative Rod
denberry.
No retorted Mr.. Underwood. but
TINS Congress is responsible for these
bills not the next Congress"
Ought Republican Senate be al
lowed TO shape this bill. with a Demo
cratic Senate to meet within n few
weeks asked Mr.. Roddenbcrry.
II am as intense partisan as there
is on this floor" said Mr.. Underwood.
but l do not believe we should allow
these bills to go over"
MI. Mann characterized the majority
as "disorganiZed." declaring that the
appropriation bills had been DELAYED
until IL had been impossible to get
them through without setting aside
the rules. and that he was delighted
TO see tho gentleman from Alabama
back from his labors in tho tariff
hearings
His services arc sorcly needed here"
said Mr.. Mann. IT never saw a more
demoralized lot OF followers than he
has had In his absence. You can't run
the House on tho principles Of a town
meeting, and YOU arc just finding it
out"
Former Speaker Cannon also de-
nOunced the tllibuster
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schoo, Innpection in orange

Reports received at the State Board
of Health indicate that the medical Sina
spection OF the Orange County public
schools. which has been In progress
for two weeks. is rapidly being con-
Guided. Most of tho schools hnvc boon
visited. and u few moro days will suf-
fec to inspect those which have not
yet been reached.
The results of this inspection. which
are being awaited with much interest.
VIII be prepared In statistical form
and Will be Issued by the United States.
Bureau of Education for the Informal
ton OF school authorities throughout,
the country ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-20

Asks Bxtension OF Time.
Washington, February ia rsso-
luton TO extend until next December
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-20
POSES AS INSPECTOR

Police Seeking Man Who Represents
Himself Hs City lEmpIoye.
The police last night began u search
for IL man who has been posing as an
inspector of the Water Department. and
who is said to have almost forced nu-
merous consumers To purchase n cheap
filter. Complaint was made to Patrol
man Walton. who reported the matter
at the Second Polico Station. Invcsti-
CATION disclosed the fact that the i'm
poster has been operating in various
sections of tho city for several days
YESTERDAY he <aid to have been
seen in the East End.
he bus us i,,anc.tor is said to wear
a blue uniform and cap. After gaining
entrance to residence and making n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-20
Richmond, Va, Dec. 8, 1912.
THE NATIONAL REMEDY CO.,
Richmond, Va:

Gcntlcmcn,-I have suffered Tor about
ten years with indigestion and stomach
trouble I suffered so much at times that
life was almost burden. | seldom could
cat anything without suffering almost
death afterwards, Nothing l used did me
any good until tried a bottle of Trips
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-20
Falls From Fire 1,,c,nc.

George CT. Jones, about sixty years
old. sustained an ugly scalp wound
Yesterday when he fell from the first
landing of fire escape ut Liberty
Hail. Twenty-fifth and Broad Streets.
or which building he was janitor!
Jones could not give II clear account
of the accident when he was exam4
ined by Dr. o. c. Page. City Hospital
am bulancc surgeon. He was removed
to tho hospital for treatment "a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-20

prctense OF examining tho meter. fias
schome Is to tell tho person who ad-s
mits him. usually n woman, that It isj
necessary for her to equip one OF the
Kitchen faucets with patent filter.S
which hc is selling for the sum ofllos
cents. Generally tho purchase of the:
cheap and practically useless filter Ia
made, and the inspector" departs to,
find other victims q 49,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-20
Treaty In Ratified

Washington, February 10.--The Sem
ate to-day ratified a supplementary
treaty with France, extending to 1918
the operation OF the present arbitra.
tion treaty between that nation and
A general treaty with foreign ma
tons. covering sanitary regulations for
the handling Of opidemics, such as
plague, yellow fever and cholera, was
also ratified.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-18
Us Boys
Continued from Yesterday

On the table were many documents
and pile of bank notes. Everything
was in order. neatly pinned and dock
eted. A number of kilograms. of
which the topmost was signed Eve
lyn," caught Philips eye. , He took
them up. Not only were his be-
tfothed's messages preserved, but
copies of Grenier's replies were in
serted In their proper sequence.
TOO MUCH FOR ANsoN
And Evelyn's letters, too. Law be-
fore him. He flushed with anger as
he read.
'Oh. he cried in a sudden blaze.
If ! talk with this scoundrel l shall
do him an injury. Send for the Do-
live. They know how to deal with
him."
The mere mention Of the police
galvanized Grenier into the activity
of a wildcat. He had risen to his
feet and was standing Imply be-
tween the door and manager when
that hated word electrified him
With one spring he was free of
them, rushing frantically to the door.
After him went all three. the manager
leading.
Grenier tore the door open ana got
outside. 1t was a hopeless attempt.
He would be stopped by hotel porters
at the foot of the stairs by the man.
ayers loud voiced order. Yet he raced
for dear liberty. trusting blindly to
fate.
And fate met him more than half
way.
A tall man, coming upstairs with q
page boy, encountered Grenier flying
downward. He grabbed him in a clutch
of iron and cried sardonically:
No, you don't: A word with me
first. IL the devil was at your heels"
Intent on his prize, he paid no heed
to the others.
which is his room?" he said to the
boy.
Number Al, SIR" stamrnered the
youngster, who thought that million
aires should be treated with more
ceremony than this wolf-eyed stranger
bestowed on the great Mr.. Anson
Go on. then, I'll bring him.
.Jt is Jockey Mason" murInured
Philip to DR.. Scarth. With the man
agsr they had halted in the corridor.
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locking the door, and putting the key
into bis pocket. 1t Is doubtful If he
would have done this had he Known
Mason's violent character But. un-
known to Philip, he carried a re-
volvet. which he whipped forth when
Grenier bolted and as rapidly con-
cealed when it was not needed
you did not kill me, you see." said
Philip. sinking into chair, for the
excitement was beginning to tell on
him.
The big man slowly dropped his
hands His prominent eyes seemed to
be fascinated by the sight of one
whom he threw apparently lifeless
into the sea.
Il could lick your boots" he said.
thickiy.
The queer idea sounded ludicrous.
Yet 1t conveyed a good deal. 1t
smacked of remorse. repentance.
Tell me- began Philip. but a loud
Knocking without interrupted him.
who Is there?" said Doctor Scarth.
Abingdon. / want to see Mr.
Anson." was the reply. in voice that
Philip hailed joyfully.
Mr.. Abingdon was admitted. His
astonishment was extreme at the
nature of the gathering. but he in
stantly noticed Philips wan appear
ance and the bandage on his head.
My dear, dear boy" he cried, what
has happened2"
Philip told him briefly. AS the
former magistrates glance rested on
Mason and Grenier 1t became very
chilly. 1t brought Portland prison
near to the soul of one of them. He
poured out more spirit.
The respite given by Mr.. Abing-
don's arrival gave Mason time tc
focus his thoughts. The man had
lived in an Inferno since he slipped
away from his sons that morning or
a plea of urgent business in order to
catch fast train for York in the
afternoon.
He knew that Grenier would make
the Station hotel his Headquarters
and his sole desire <was to stop tha,
enterprising rogue From committing
further crimes which might be dam
aging to Anson's estate, and disas-
trous to the peace OF mind Of the airl
he loved.
In no way did he hold Grenier re.
sponsible for urging him to comni,
murder. The journey to York was
undertaken In the first place to save
Philips memory from the slur which
was intended to be cast upon IL. and
secondly, to afford plausible pretext
for a platform accident whereby his
own life should be dashed out Of him
by an engine.
He would stumble over a barrow
fall helpIessly in front Of an incorn-
ing train. and end his career far from
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/ London, far from inquiry and pub
iished reports which might be inju-
rious to his sons.
1t might, perhaps, be necessary to
use forcible means to persuade Gre
nier to abandon his tactics. They
would be forthcoming. he gave earn
est of that on the stars.
OF course, the discovery that Philip
lived gave a fresh direction TO his
purpose. Al great load of guilt was
lifted off his conscience, but the posi-
tion remained little less serious per-
sona1ly.
So when. at last, he began 10 tell
his story. there was a brutal direct
ness, rough eloquence. that sflenced
all questioning.
At first his hearers thought he was
rambling and incoherent as he de-
scribed his release from jail, his visit
10 the Mary Anson home. his long
and fruitIess search for the lost boys.
He told of his meeting with Gre
nier, the espionage they both prac-
ticed on Ansons movements and the
plot Matched with Langdon. whose
relationship with Sir Philip and Lady
Morland now first became known to
Philip.
He was quite fair to Grenier. giving
him full credit for having stopped
him more than once from numbering
Philip when opportunities presented
themselves. He dealt ruthlessly with
the scene in the Grange house. even
smiling dreadfully as he described
Grenier's squeamishness' over the
suggestion that Philips face should
be battered into senseless mass
Then followed his journey to Lon
don, the meeting with his two sons
at Southwark police station and the
torturing knowledge, coming too late,
| that he had slain the benefactor OF
his wife and children.
| There was an overwhelming pathos
| in his recital of the boys kindness
| to him. He gave a lurId picture of his
feelings during the previous night as
| he listened TO their praises OF Philip
| Anson and their pleasant plans for
| their fathers future. He only WINGED
once. and that was at the remem-
brance of the parting a few hours
| ago.
And he finished by pitiful appeal
for mercy, not for himself, but for
Grenier!
II put the whole thing into his
| mind. Mr.. Anson,' he said ssHe
would never have thought of robbing
you but for me. Let him go, make
him leave the country. He will never
trouble you again. AS for me, when
T / go from this room walk to my
death. You can't stop me. I will not
lay hands on you. ] promise. but mt
all the men In waiting there outside
can hold me back. In fye minutes. or
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tRegistered United states Patent ofdee

Very little. was the cool re-
sponse. My excellent friend has
made a clean breast of everything.
You didn't die. and so spoiled the
finest coup that ever man dreamed
of. I had no difficulty in concocting
the requisite epistles from Sir Philip
and Lady Morland. Your London
bank accepted my signatures with
touching confidence / have opened
two accounts in your name. one in
York and one in Leeds, $4,000 each
This morning l heard from London
that 100000 of your consols had been
realized and placed to your current
account. Just to be feeling the pulse
of the local money market I drew out
$4,000 today. 1t is there, in notes, on
the table. You will also find the check
books and passbooks in perfect order
Oh. by the way. told your man Green
to open your safe and send me your
mysterious portmanteau. 1t is in my
bedroom. That is all. l think. l am
sorry If worried the young lady
'You unutterable scamp, cried
Philip.
Well. ] had to keep her quiet. you
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less, + Will be dead 1t will be an
accident No one will be the wiser.
and my boys will be spared the
knowledge that their father tried to
kill the man to whom they owe
everything"
A THREAT
This amazing stipulation, backed up
by a fearless threat be it noticed,
drew an indignant protest from Mr..
Abingdon. Philip said nothing.
"0h, very WE'LL growled Mason.
There is another way.
His right hand Sdived into a pocket
and Doctor Scarth again fingered his
revolver
But Philip cried imperiously:
sit still. Mason. / have heard all
that you have to say. Be quiet, l tell
you. Wait until / refuse your re-
quest
MY dear boy interrupted Mr..
Abingdon. who knew Philips gener-
Gus impulse. you will never think
of condoning
Forgive me! Let me carry mat
ters a stage further Now you.
Grenier. What have you to say?'
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| Mason strode past them. with ewes
only for the covering Grenier, who
was making piteous appeals to be set
free
The stronger ruff1an threw his CON
federate into room Al. and was about
to close the door when he saw Philip,
close behind him.
He stepped back a pace, mute, rigid,
seeking with glaring eyes to learn
Wnetner or not he was the victim of
hallucination.
Philip knew him instantly. The
voice he heard on the stairs. the po-
licemans rough but accurate picture.
the recollection of the captive Of
Johnson's News, all combined to tell
him that in truth Jockey Mason stood
before him.
More than that, the would be muir
derer handled his accomplice in a
way that promised interesting devel-
opments. Now, perchance, the truth
might be ascertained. Escape was
out of the question for either OF
them The managers cry brought
four strong porters pellmell to the
spot
you and will enter.e san Anson
to DIR. Scarth "You," to the manager
mighty kindly remain here with yo,ii
men for few minutes"
Shall I summon the police?'
Not yet / want to clear matters
somewhat They are dreadfulIy tan
gled."
Mason, spellbound, but fearless as
ever. heard the dead man speak. saw
him move. He could not refuse the
evidence Of eyes and ears. AS PhiIir
| advanced into the room, the giant puI
his hands wildly to his head, and
| sobbed brokenly:
Thank God. Thank God! For my
boys sake. not for miner
MASON,S STORY
Ills extraordinary attitude, his nc
less extraordinary words amazed al
least two of his hearers. Greffer
rendered callous now by sheer hope.
lessness, was pouring out some brandy
and lighting a cigarette. The revul.
sion of feeling at the sight of Mason
had calmed him. He would make the
most of the few minutes that were
left before he was landcuTed.
Doctor Scarth took the precaution Of
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know. AS it was. she suspected me.
l suppose my messages hadn't the
proper ring in them. And-what the
deuce is a Blue Atom?s
Dr. Scarth was even more inter-
ested than ever, IL possible
Blue Atom! Blue Atom Is a nobler
specimen of a dog than yourself. He
is prize toy Pomeranian; your are n
mongrel."
Grenier for an instant, grew con-
fused again. He sighed deeply.
"A dog" he murnnlred "A blue
Pomeranianl Who would have
guessed it?"
Philip turned to Mason.
If l leave you alone with this man.
Grenier, will you keep him out of
mischief"
Jocky gave his associate a glance
which caused that worthy to sit down
suddenly.
And yourself? Promise that YOU
will remain as you are until / re-
turn?'s
II promise
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-18
The Cassandra Caddie

Miss Gladys Ravenscroft. the new
golf champion, was talking in Will
mington about the royal games diff
culties
When 1 began to play" she said
II had a crusty old Scot for caddie
After 1 had worked very hard for
some months. asked this crusty old
Scot one day:
Well. Saunders. how am getting
on?'
Saunders answered gruffiy:
Yer ne maxim fool o. yersel, but
yell never be a gowfer.'"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-10-23

ALERT Il Winter have plenty Of money
to loan on first and second mortgages.
Offices east front of Schulke block.
Drs. Semple & Mugan. Langdon, N. D
Blanket buyers will find what they
want at right prices at Schulke's Satur-
day bargain sale.
Mrs. Stevenson is at Kaleida, Man.
making a visit Of a week at the home
OF her mother, Mrs. Morrison.
Nurse Jennie Mahoney left on Tues
days train returning to Grand Forks
after a visit here of a couple of weeks.
For Sale-The old Catholic church
building, containing an abundance of
good lumber, suitable for homes, barns,
etc.
Ifs to 5 dollars are worth saving
Styleplus Suits and Overcoats SIT are
worth investigating. Exclusively at
Schefter's Clothing House.
Jan Kyncl and wife were passengers
Saturday to Milton, where they enjoyed
an over Sunday visit at the farm home
of their old friend Us. Slama.
No services were held last Sunday in
the Methodist church owing to the non
arrival of the new pastor. Rev. j. Opie,
who comes here today from st. Thomas.
j. F. Ramage took Saturdays train
for the Forks and points in the Valley,
where be had extensive business inter-
ests before coming to Langdon some
years ago.
H. 0. Sorenson was here during the
week for a short visit with his folks, his
field in the grain commission trade since
leaving The Langdon farmers elevator
takes him out through the western part
of this state and Montana and is likely
that the family will remove to that
section to make their home this fall.
Joseph Hamann has been at the
Langdon hospital since Thursday of
last week receiving medical treatment
for an acute attack of kidney trouble
and gail Stua"~. which h" was seiz-
ed with qul = suddenly Wednesday
evening. His """'i.t'"" is now pro-
gres-,ns quite iavorable. 1t is Mr..
Hamanu> .nten,ion as soon as bis
strength has sufficiently returned to
leave for Hot Springs, Ark, where he
will spend the greater part of the winter
taking Treatment.