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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-02
COTTON AND WOOL
PLACED ON FOOD
BILL BY SENATE

Washington, July 2.-Amendments
to the food control bill, adopted by
the senate today, add wool. cotton and
its products, including clothing and
hides, skins and their products. In
Guiding shoes, to the product which
the government would control.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-02

bank into the river and worked in
water up to their waists getting in
jured passengers from the wreckage
and passing them up the bank where
an emergency car had been placed to
carry them to the Niagara Falls hos
pital.
The supports Of the ROOT on the for
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-02
RESTORATION OF THE
MANCHU DYNASTY is
SKE BY D

Washington, July 2.---The re--o~a-
ton Of the Manchu dynasty in China
General Chang Hsun and other mill
tary leaders, according to state de-
| partment advices from Minister
Reinsch today. Civil wal in China Is
feared If the militarists have the
! power behind them that they seem to
have.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-02

ward part of the car had been crush-
ed by the impact on the rocks in the
river bottom, throwing the seats to-
gether. This pinioned many of the
passengers below the surface of the
water and it was in this section of the
car that most of the fatalities oc-
Cured.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-02
BOARD
TO MEET HERE TONIGHT
VIII Be East Session of Local Body to
View Personal Assessments in
the City.

The last meeting Of the Equaliza-
ton Board for the city Of East Grand
Forks will be held in the city hall this
evening at s o'clock, for the purpose
Of reviewing the personal assessments
OF local residents.
Any who feel that they have beer
over assessed are urged to present
their case to the board this evening,
as no further action may be taken
after the adjournment of the local
hndv
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-02

Apply at Republican Headquarters.
Fireworks for the 4th-we have a
fun line of fireworks. Get your sup
ply early: Fairness sisters' Confec-
tionery, East Grand Forks.-Adv.
Back From Trip-Fred Bartholo-
NEW and Harry Butler returned last
evening in the formers car from
Fargo where they spent two days at
tending to business matters. The
roads are in excellent condition, Mr..
Bartholomew reports.
We Desire To Sell our all modern,
twelve-room home; combination hot
air and hot water heat, large lawn,
close in. W. D. Russell, $40 Interna-
tional Ave.-Adv.
Shrine Band to Rehearse - The
Shrine band will hold a regular re-
hearsal in the Masonic Temple at 8
O'Clock this evening and every men,
Der of the organization is requested
to be present.
Heal Estate Sold-Papers have
been filed whereby John G. Doe Co.
have sold for Ethel Darlington her
residence property on Cottonwood
street to E. c. johnson. The prop
erty is one Of the finest on Cotton
wood street.-Adv.
Some O~rchestras DO SO much STALL
ing between engagements that they
can't afford to stall between dances.
The number of dances an orchestra
plays doesn't get the crowd. Its the
way they are played. We are not the
best orchestra in the state but we do
fairly good, and IT you want a good
We can stall and still make good.
Finley Orchestra, Grand Forks.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-02

Drs. Moskau and Murray have NOV
ed their officea to the fourth floor of
the S.-A. Bank Bldg.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-02

four cottage. fnrnishea. With
roomy screenedsin narch and eand
family boat, Y n Hnnter Grand
Forks. Tai. NJ w aa1T.wAdy
-oG ~
Eror, p,..- =. r..
A Hairraa ~ 5hlD1T. anu MIs. y.
the nitn t this oi 5isnarck arllVeo ln
q rev oays mere on q combined bust
ness n pleasure visit.
-"
Murphy at Jamestown-M. F. MUIR
ply OF this city is spending a few
days at Jamestown, N. D., whore he is
attending the funeral service over the
remains Of his cousin, Michael Muir
ply, a prominent banker Of that city.
Mr.. Murphy will return home the
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-02

From Glengarry-H. A. Macmillan
Of Glengarry is among the prominent
business visitors in Grand Forks to-
day. He will return to his home to-
morrow.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-02

e. A. Deeds, of Dayton, Ohio. an
engineer of international reputation.
is one Of the members Sf the aircraft
production board Of the council Of
national defense. He is a successful
business man who. to use his own
words, has given up a great many
things that he might be doing be-
cause there is something really big
to be done at Washington" p
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-02
! Two Are. Fined,

Two prisoners. both charged with
drunkenness, were hailed before
Judge Robert Blair in municipal
court this morning. Jack O'Leary,
arrested yesterday afternoon, paid a
fine of SO after entering q plea Of
guilty. The other was given a sus-
pended sentence of thirty days in the
county Jail and given a s.tip". to leave
the city.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-02
Hurst Back IN City,

Chief Albert Hurst has returned TO
the city after spending the past two
weeks visiting with friends In the
Twin Cities and Jordan. MINI.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-02

The Germans report the fish catch
the largest in many years. That's the
Kind OF a report every fisherman
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-02

CONTINUED from Page II
There was a mad scramble in the
shallow water between the wrecked
car and the river bank. From the
river side the bodies Of at least two
of the passengers were caught In the
swifter waters and carried down to
the whirlpool.
Guardsmen to Rescue.
National guardsmen, who were on
guard at the Cantilever bridge, saw
the accident and were the first to the
rescue. The soldiers slid down the
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-02

Peonies. any color Is cents per doz-
en- at Oscar Wtck's Nursery, Minnesota
Potnt.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-02
Haxe Baby GfrI

Mr.. and Mrs. John Mongoven OF
this city are the parents of q 10 pouna
baby girl. born this morning. Mother
and babe are, DUNG well.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-02

stenegraphers Wanted-Competent
stenographers wanted Immediately.
Apply at Republican Headquarters.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-02

From Bismarck-Dr. and Mrs. j.
4. Halgren of Bismarck arrived in
the city this morning and will spend
q rev days here on a combined bust
ness and pleasure visit.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-02
MANY KILLED H E
TROLLEY PLUNGES
DOWN ENHANCEMENT

Continued from Page ~
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-02

Fireworks for the 4th-we have a
full line of fireworks. Get your sup
ply early. Fairness Sisters Confec-
tionery, East Grand Forks.=Ady.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-01-11
INSTALL
4 Z 0 I / 4 H||' | AND M |. ].
ARRANGE meet
ossa ysv-taa:ss ss

Thesnewlys elected officers were. in
stalled at#the last regular meeting oGs
Crofton lodge No. 3, /. 90. f. Ia
stsllinESoficer Acting District Deputy
Grand Master George Demell, was as
slisted BY Grand Marshal Henry Hale
and theipast sgrands u the lodge. Viii
liam Nickefson was elevated to the
junior past grand station. Fred A.
Scott advanced to the chair Of noble
Grand, and Herman Stenseth to that
of. vice grand. Martin r. Hoyde, Sec
Rotary; Ole Serumgaard, treasurer, and
Geo I d DIgc.mntell, trustee, were the other
elective officers. The appoiptiye off,
GERS were as follows: Warden, Chas.
r. Sneesby; conductor, Chas. Bryant;
RS. NJ G.. Edward Baird;tL s. NsyG.
Herbert Robisch; chaplin, John DIM
glei R. S. " 6 ChasastA. Kittreiul;; Il
S.sV. G., Herman$Adeltnann; r.. s s.,
+. H Williams; inside guard, Fred
Soliciting; outside guard, Ed. Jackson.
Previoussto the installation. the degree
was conferred upon class Of candi-
dates. ii, q i. afsIs4T ssE4 IL .saEs@.
The lodge rooms were tastefnllysand
artistically decorated for the occasion
and after the ceremonies, .~ajluncheon
was served. u sasss5
The annual report Of the SECRETARY
not only showed the lodge to be in a
splendid ltalsd financial condition, but also
revealed .sal. the largest yearly increase Ell il
ne membership shiHp since the lodge was es-
tabliahed. ssesss 49,, ts..,rf7sii rs, 3 ffrrs.,
AHange'nentsi are nov being made
for, the district meeting which will be
held in Devils ., Lake next month. II
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FEsa1eiltaddadesAk KKhal RaAisss Neattg Of +
Edmore was attending to matters be-
fore thes boardseiioaduRtysepnnnissi
ersEst thAirfmes4ins theIlRtsaf the
week.ssFf rbmI hesSs heswsnsotosRann
for a short visit with relatives. I.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-01-11
Bits # News from Bismarck.
Sss@4s@44sand R..F1aa4a
Side-Liehts 81 tie Legislative Assembly

~ Further evidence that the league.
headers hopeto get an early action a 4
the constitutional convention proPo
sliittiiSn was seen today in the TIT
1nent of . prominent league senstor-
That members of the upper house iaFr sa
being lined mp for the measure 4, ess, 9 The n
1eague Il not combining its attention 70
aeague members, who are slightly iinI
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-01-11

asking bthe legislature Is pass . ton.
currrent resolqiio,snnl y oisdaaa bearing
~ ST Paul IA i the newly establishaesd
fteiGht car dslnnrrageaTates Urn Il i
Anderson charges that they are ex:-
hgrsi and insists that the in
cfeased charges do not facilitate the
unloading, the maximnm$unloading ca
ipacityeb ingssunequal 70 traffic bur-
dens.
me most unique lobbyist .yet o. the
ground; is w. o. German, former hotel
Inspector, representing the .IJnitsed
,Eommerdd5tlaxelear sof Nortk. Dako,
ia. He Is here TO ask the withdrawal
Of the governors recommendation ab.
olishing$$ h4.gsofBc6 ofa Aotelssiaspettzbr.
German says that the travellers az:
ready and willing lpexpenses
Of the inepssstohs atsutaasayo 900 pei
year and thu slslelvehs state thai
much. s*f4ss - 81 4 4 sa. aeg
~ 49, Htf ~ A-
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-01-11

snfVsNEa NnJuTtt1 NHr91Ni sEfT 49, |
The retiring boardsos railroad COM
IN it, 225th and 26th annual
report covering the period between
July 4, 1914 and June 3 .r1916, inclu-
siyeimatdqse9fuE g! fsxsecommenda-
tiqns 10 AZ nov: in session
One of the priinlxcipsal Recommendation
Is that the constitution be changed to
permit the -legitsltture Co establish
Dix year te1m:for railroad commission
ers. Terms ofathis duratioasere the
fIsuule in other q S6s whore con lll1lission-
srs 4 I ed6ll It llaE fouS bsttfff
torst6 lSsi1i| That lSlt a.
eonnnkz kebsasleSid Z
assuring two experienced men on the
otaess1sconm.ndation. are R.s
isi6ul n1liJa f6f assrats$q4kp4ert
III, be eplnsslni6(itoA TIT powesbagiv-.
en- ff Nm 6 !alfqtI i Il
ity of & sdl, ns,1l that tie c~ofninissssds0bna.
BE given the same thoro supervisory
powers d. garin warehouses now ex-
,srsssd;s
nmd1snvsReroy)JAsssssll TssAanget from
June 50 tesner 81 il psc55ssXaaalxgtakcsn
feMdznAepsgytssslmna.al tai i I le.Ieale
camzaencetsoHm.issgiio.nlff ma ssssstt,, ,r.,nfn
The mncAs s3disrlsaedt hajl,sinEni.nlecee
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-01-11

try if I weNA -
Nevertheless thia y m.sS ia, MI.
awsndofen BtsWaft Whe va 'ofgan
lge when, Il II sweet To- do what n
tx aa.si saats s;;sss. A IS ~ 9na -.
800 n,. 49, ~
49, - !
..nsNu@ ,s.n :, -
49, 10y vsss, - sa $50
~. -. - e.ys.sves sou'
ssg.sS .S 4lAs;,,Ean ty.s' -. ssE;I.s
NO. Iepeleq ne 1sllea, exdeenafn1y
much mel. inteeIe y Cd M1hieh s sa,s' - /, 4
rae wy 49, nlmse 49, ynass
harrington repfessed 2 sfniIs.
You seem incredulong' 81 III.
soh, I nothing about the man.
We-sse- noe - p I |. tosefhes We
are simply fellow q this exr
cu!sion py aectdeAt". l !,
"Of course. now that you know that
heste an6sof syp1r' rpivQegod class, You
viii treat him With great respect.
Certainly. III b very d~eferential,'
replied HaIrinSt0n. With q twipkle, In
his s.eyx. H.. q sss II - -
NetfWslthef .dtd not SinfoemhaM
Nudge that 10 had started tho rSSp6et
about him, and Nudes va at Z joss
q sdI.ooyerssMharefn .,eaue.frpn.7 n.
spite q - desiaishes Wasstreatsds ~
thae whole partyl VIII .dafersGce. ~
.eral Of the driG ytslnxl VIII eGck ofssr
for his fayee. Howayef. NJ aAavart
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sa,s sas dsias & II
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-13
The Synagogue in New York

FREQ Synagogue. downtown 6rancn'
155 CIinton st.-Rabbi stephen ,. lSe
breaches this evening. -e.. -.
Temple BETHEL 9th ay. at 'oth -
Pabbi DR.. Samuel Schulman preacne'
SUNDAY morning on Democratic gov
,rnment and Arstocratic Virtues.
Tcmple EMANUEL 18th az. and 45d 81.
Rabbl. DR.. Joseph Siyerman prea,c.neS
SATURDAY morning on "Spi t tIi ~.
Thou Shalt Not Covet." and Sumuay
warming on THE Religion OF the Mod'
Tcmnle Israel of Harlem, LenoN ay.
o, I9Oth Il. Rabbi DR.. NJ. II. hartls
breaches this morning on "Jewisn Euu
Patior" Tonight Rabbi DR.. LipEino
speaks on THE Jews Duty in the Pres-
mt Crisis" Saturday morning III;
Harris speaks on "Ruth's Constance
Jennie Israel. Of Brooklyn. BEDFORD
Rabbi Nathan Krauss preaches
'' Tcmple Mount Zion. 81 West ll9th
- Rabbi DR.. p. A. Thinner will speak
at the Passover services. Friday morn,
ing he will speak on Religion ana
Life" Saturday morning special me-
Temple Peni-Ei. 525 West l47th *.
Rabbi Aaron Eiseman will preach
Friday morning on Earthly Immortal
ity." and Saturday morning on "Par,
onts. Train Your Children 70 Fear COD.
Temple Shaari Zedek, Putnam ana
Reid Rabbi Dr. Max Rais'n WI,
preach Friday morning on Moses, and
Saturday morning on THE song OF tne
Sea" NJ
Temple Shearith Israel, Central Par"
West and 10th st. Rabbi D. de sofa
Pool will speak Friday morning ana
Rabbi H. Pereira Mendes on Saturday
morning.
Temple Rodeph ScholOm. SD 81; and
Lexington ay.- Rabbi Dr. Rudolph
Gro.sman will preach Saturday morn
ing. ,.-
Sinai. Of The Bronx. Stebbins az. an 1,;
East l63d st.. Rabbi Max Reichler VIII
Treach this evening.
Tifereth Israel Of hensIngton b.
Rabbi Dr. JACOB katz will preach FRI
day morning on Passover and the
Worlds Salvation" Friday evening
David Schneeberg will speak on Young
Judaism" Saturday morning DR.. katz
peaks on "Our Dead"
Young Mems Hebrew Orthodox
League. 20 West ll5th st.-Passover
services Friday and Saturday morning
at $3.50. Saturday afternoon b. L
Neiler.tein will conduct a class in the
Bible
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-13
Rescued Captain and Bride
Here After Honeymoon in Gale
Survivors Tell of Old Schooner ate 700 Miles OH Sandy
IIook-Imprcssed Into Munitions Service and
Torn to Pieces by Hurricane

and the following morning saw het
with only two jibs. two mainsaIls WIN
three "tucks," and three topsails lying.
AT noon on Monday the wind at
tanned tho force Of n hurricane. with
water boiling over the schooner beam
ends. Captain Nielsen called the crew
aft and badc them make preparations
for launching the boats. since, with ms
remaining sails iu ribbons, he saw that
further resistance against the clements
was impossible.
ON the stern davits was power
dory. Which was successfully lowered TO
lccward Captain Nielsen placed ms
Young wife and eleven Of the crew o.
fifteen in IL. while he strOve with Sec
ond Nate George Smith. OF Bangor, Nc.
20 launch the second boat As they
were freeing the boat from the davlts a
wave dashed IL 10 pieces and hurled All
four into tho sea. Captain Nielsen rose
20 the surface and managed TO SWIM 70
the dory. about fifty feet away. The
other three men drowned.
Until Is o'clock the following evening
the small "cocklesheli" ran before the
waves. until they were rescued by the
British freighter and brought into port
yesterday morning.
The Cressy was vessel Of 2,l55 tons
gross burden, 264 feet in length, ana
was built IN 1899 at Bath, Me. She
was owned by the American Union Line,
but was under charter to the Inter
change Steamship Company, Ltd. OF Il
Battery Place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-13

Adath Israel of New York. 200 Last
Broadway Rabbi G. Wolf MargohS
breaches tomorrow at p. m.
Adath Israel, sol East l6sth ST.
Rabbi Mayer Kopfsten breaches TINS
evening; Saturday morning worship at
$50
Beth Emeth Of Flatbush, Church a''
and Marlborough Road. Brooklyn
Rabbi Samuel j. Levinson breaches TO-
NIGHT on,"A Prayer for the World Con-
Aict7: Saturday morning worship at ~
o'clock. weekly portion Of ScrIptura'
reading; Sunday morning at lo;3o'
"The Talmud.'
Temple FL Chain. lO7 East 92d st.
Rabbi David Davidson breaches TINS
evening on The Worlds True Heroes
Saturday morning he will preach on
The Final Victory. m
Free Synagogue, at Carnegie nan
Rabbi Stephen s. Wise will preach sun
day morning on Did the RUSSIAN a., new
oiTtion Solve the Jewish Problem
Free Synagogue, Bronx branch 700
g, and southern Boulevard Or. ;. T.
Goldstein will sneak this evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-13

Another tragedy Of the sea. caused
hv tho unrrcccdcntcd demand for bot
toms for the European munltion trade
was revealed yesterday when Captain
II. b. Nielsen. commander Of the ave-
mastcd schooner W. y, Crcssy. which
foundcred on April . about 200 miles
of Sandy Hook, arrived on board
British frcichtcr. accompanied by his
bride Of three week. aud twelve mem
bcrs Of his crew.
The Greasy. an cightcen-ycar-old
craft. sailed from New York on April
loaded with 200 tons Of steel bllets,
300 tons Of nails and 10000 barrels of
oil for Hayre. Il was said before her
departure that there remained only
% scant three feet Of fir cbolrd after
her cargo was slowed She was
thought 10 be a most dangerous vessel
10 handle. since two years ago she be-
came waterlogged. and sufficient re-
pair, had not been effected to make her
seaWorthy again.
The ". y. Cressy did not pass the
bar until carly on April 5. With all
sails set she bowlcd along. scuppers
under. but during the afternoon the
wind increased and Captain Nielsen or
dered all sails reefcd.
Instead Of going down with the sun,
the wind increased during the night,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-13
Freed as Her Child Dies
Mother Who Killed to Protect
Babe Is Released

For one moment yesterday MIS-
Stella Romano. Of 80 Debeyoise Street.
Brooklyn. enjoyed the only happiness
that has been hers since she killed an
insurance agent at her apartment door
last March in the belief that he was
Black Hand agent
When Supreme Court Justice JaycoN'
before whom she pleaded guilty 10 a
charge Of manslaughter IN the second
degree. had suspended sentence upon
her 2ud told her to go home. she smiled
Then some ono told her that the baby
for whose safety she had drawn a re-
volvcr was dead. She left the court
room sobbing.
On the day on which Joseph Blank
an insurance agent, called at her home,
last month. the womans husband had
received Black Hand letter lie Iett
for work, telling her to stay IN her Nat
and admit no ono. When Blank
knocked on her door and refused to 90
away the woman laid down her infant,
picked up her husbands pistol and fired
through tho door. killing the agent
~ do not think you intended 20 XII
this man." Justice JsycOX said yester-
day ITO cause your imprisonment
would serve no good end
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-13
Pick of Stables
Measure Strides
AT Piping Rock
Thirty-eisht Two-Year-Olds to
Compete in New
Fixture

Thirty eight royalty bred two-year-
olds will measure strides at five and
one.half furlongs in the Aspirant Plate,
a new fixture 10 be run az the meeting
of the Piping Rock Racing Association
AT the Locust Valley course. The en-
tries for the event closed on April 10,
and the most prominent owners in the
country have nominated the pick OF
their stables to start.
Great interest centres in this stake
for the reason that a son of WhisA
Broom. I'd, which won the MetropoII-
tan Brooklyn and Suburban handicaps
in 1913, when racing was revived m
this state, has been named to start.
This yourgster. by Whisk Broom, "a
Inaugural is chestnut Of good pro-
portions and racy lines. Harry Payne
Whitney believes that he will live up
10 his breeding and run good race.
II there be Anything in heredity he
should for his sire not only made
show oil ms leluS lu TINS NNui'Ni'f
ran the legs off England's best AS
two and three year old.
George ID. Widener will send some OF
his juveniles 10 the post. Among those
which will carry his colors are Pnalaris'
Rose dor and Abadane. j. +. Widener
will start the imported Seafarer ana
Ming. Captain T.. B. Cassatt has named
Daedalus and Perigourdlne.
l. unr n
the meeting cf the Rockaway Hunting
Club at Hewlett Bay Park: The first
Gay Of racing there will be held on
April % and the second on May ,: TINS
meeting will inaugurate the, 1911? sea
son of amateur thoroughbred racing IN
the North. Twelve races Will be de,
cided. six on each day. The events Will
include dashes over the fiat. steeple-
cbases and races over the post course.
Among the races on the card are the
Cedarhurst Cup, a handicap steeple-
chase at two miles; the Rockaway Cup
a steeplechase over timbers at three
and one-half miles. and the Hewlett
park Platc. also for hunters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-13
Carries Fifteenth District
at Special Election by
Plurality Of 6,388
VIII Back War Bills
Republican Candidate Made
Plucky Fight Against
Heavy Odds

With majority exceeding even what
Tarmanv had expected in "A special
election iu one Of her city strongholds,
Thomas J.. Smith. secretary of Tam
mary Hall. was elected 20 Congress
Yesterday from the 18th Congressional
District. 70 dll thc place Of the late
Michael +. Conry. Mr.. Smith received
<.>sS vote. while John Neville Boyle,
his Republican opponent. received only
ESQ. Joseph D. Cannon. the Social
is,-Pacjfst candidate, pollcd -, votes
approximately the Socialist vote in the
1916 election.
The Tammauy leaders Of tho seven
Assembly districts included in the Con-
crcssional district got the Democratic
vote out early and quick. Smith liter
ally swept the district, carrying eighty
three out of ciChty-scycn election dis
tricts The 18th Assembly District,
known as a strong Republican district,
and which last November went Rcpub-
lcan by nearly 500 votes. was carried
by Mr.. Smith by 179 votes. The 9th
Assembly District. the only other Re
publican district, gave Smith BIB and
Boyle 2l1.
MIR. Smith received the popular vote
in the 18th District, although not a
resident Of it, He has been we'll
known ard well liked for years. how
over, in Democratic circles throughout
the city. as. secretary Of 1amma1y
Hall lie is popular with the leaders
in both Parties.
The Republicans found difficulty in
finding a candidate willing to cnter a
hopeless fight Boyle finally consented
TO make the sacrifice. Both cahdi-
dates conducted lively campaigns on
the issue Of patriotism. Mr.. Boyle
made an issue also Of the fact that
tom Smith did not live in the dis