Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, February 1, 1911, Page 5

i EXTRA SESSION HINT EFFECTIVE Mr. Taft Has Means to Foree Action by Congress, THREAT USED BY W’KINLEY He Caused Legislation Concerning Cu- ba and the Philippines to Be Passed Within Five Days—Three New York Democrats In Congress Fear They Will Be Shelved. By ARTHUR W. DUNN. Washington, Feb. ~—[Special.J—It is very irksome to President Taft to find that many things he would like to have accomplished are blocked by “points of order” in the house and long speeches in the senate. Mr. Taft was for years in a place of power where he was both the legisla- tive and the executive. He dominated the Philippine commission and passed such laws as he wanted, and then he put them in force. Moreover, he did not have a supreme court to pass upon their constitutionality. Naturally, con- sidering that the presidency is a bigger place than the position of governor general of the Philippines, Mr. Taft | peared Dec. 12. Miss Arnold’s father cannot quite see how it is that his will is thwarted. But the president could get through nearly all the measures he has been | alive she would communicate with urging if he would simply announce that he would call an extra session of congress if they were not passed by the time this congress expired. About ten years ago President Mc- Kinley wanted legislation for Cuba and the Philippines. It could not pass; it would be talked to death; it was subject to points of order, and I don’t know what all else. Mr. McKinley was told about it and expressed his regret, as failure to pass the legisla- tion meant an extra session of con- gress. Within five days the Platt amendment for Cuba and the Spooner amendment for the Philippines were made a part of the army appropriation bill. And there was no extra session. Root and South America. j Senator Root’s hobby, if it is proper to say that a man of his prominence | has a hobby, is South America. Sena- tor Root made the southern part of our hemisphere the principal feature of his administration of the state de- partment, and since he has been sena- tor he has continued to give a great deal of attention to the southern re- publics and their interests. Senator Root is one of the best in- formed men in the country regarding South American affairs and can reel | off facts and figures without limit about the people and what they are | doing. When secretary of state he made « tour of South America, visit- | ing nearly every country below the isthmus of Pana a. Three New York Democrats. Thres New York Democrats by rea- son of long service are found to be ranking Democratic members of three committees of te house, two of which | are important Congressmen Fitzger- ‘ad Lindsay, respectively, e top of appropriations, mili- rs and invalid pensions. re trying to sidetrack all s,” remarked one of them. “If they do it will mean a southern man for two of the places. DOROTHY ARNOLD. Daughter of Millionaire Is Mysteriously Missing. | BELIEVES SHE IS KILLED Father of Missing Heiress Loses Hope of Finding Her. New York, Jan. 31—Worldwide pub- j licity has failed to reveal even the | Suggestion of a trace of Miss Dorothy | H. C. Arnold, the daughter of Francis |R. Arnold, a millionaire, who disap- fears she has been killed. Mr. Arnold, who is seventy-three years old, maintains that if she were him, especially in view of the wide publicity that has now been given her disappearance. The offer of a reward of $1,000 for information concerning the where- abouts of the girl has revealed no} clew. In the first place, about whose identity there has been the least doubt who is in a hospital | has been seen by a representative of | the family and found not to be the missing girl. Every woman’s body that has been taken to the morgue | has either been viewed or a minute description of it and its clothing given. | FLOODS IN WEST VIRGINIA, Weavy Rains Cause Rivers to Over- | by President Taft. | The admission of wheat to the United every woman | of the product and prevent the “dump. ASSERTS FEARS [ ARE BASELESS Administration Statement on Reciprocity Treaty. WILL NOT AFFECT WHEAT Is Now Grain Expert Declares That Agree- ment With Canada Will Not Lower Prices, but, on the Contrary, Will Have Steadying Effect—Free Ad- mission of Grain, He Says, Will Re- sult in More Equitable Distribution. Washington, Jan. 31—That the fears of Northwestern farmers that the Canadian agreement places wheat and other grains on the free list would tend to depress prices are groundless is the substance of a state- ment made on the authority of the administration. The statement, which was prepared by a grain expert under the direction of the administration, sets forth in detail reasons why the | Canadian agreement would insure | greater stability in prices and not PAGE FIVE Furniture Store Open For Business and carries a full line of Furniture and Undertaker’s Supplies Everything of the latest designs; quality good; prices as low as the lowest. We solicit your patronage F. E. REUSSWIG LICENSED EMBALMER. Phones: Residence No. 127, Store 33 result in reductions as alleged by Northwestern representatives who have criticised the arrangement nego tiated with the Ottawa government BREAKS OVER It is pointed out that under present conditions Canada’s surplus of grain is dumped at Liverpool, affecting prices at that point, which, in part, regulates the prices of the world. Aeronaut McCurdy Nearly Reaches Havana. States duty free, it is argued, would result in more equitable adistribution ing” at Liverpool, which now at times | is felt by wheat producers the world over. The statement, in part, follows: | COVERS OVER 160 MILES Won’t Disturb Farm Prices. | “The fear that the free admissior Brats ; 3 into the United States of wheat and | St4*ts From Key West for Cuban Capi- other grain products of Canada may | tal, but Is Forced to Descend Be- prove disastrous to the farm value of cause He R h Lubricat? grains in the West and Northwest, ee Borie nuns Short of Cubrice ge will disappear when the conditions Oil—Drops Into the Sea When With- that really regulate the prices of in Ten Miles of His Goal. wheat and, other grains are given flow Their Banks. | Wheeling, W. Va., Jan. 31—With | all of the northern part of West Vir- ginia flooded as the result of twenty- four hours of rain a disastrous flood | is coming to this part of the Ohio! River valley and hundreds of families in Wheeling and adjacent towns ‘are preparing to move out. | i Three-Hour Day Granted. New York, Jan. 31—The shortest hours of any union workmen in New York city are those of the caisson workers, who have just signed an agreement wiih the employers’ asso- ciation for 1911. Three hours a day, with thirty minutes off for luncheon, | and wages of $5 a day is the stipula tion for the men who work under an air pressure of “three atmospheres” | (about forty-five pounds). | ———_ | Crippen Will Contested. | London, Jan. 31.—A contest for the property of Belle Elmore Crippen, the murdered wife of Dr. H. H. Crippen, was begun by Theresa Hunn, her half Well, I | sister, who asked the probate court don’t know just how they would like | for possession of the property, worth it if some one should get up in the house and show how the south is try- ing to ‘hog everything.’ And that is what will happen if we are not given a square deal.” Particular objection is made to side- tracking Fitzgerald for Burleson of Texas and Sulzer for Hay of Virginia, and that is part of the present plan. “They m: throw down the New York met id one Democrat, “even if the action calls out a protest. You see, there are fourteen men to make the decision, and you can’t fix the re- sponsibility among such a large num- ber. If it were Speaker Clark who was making the selections there would be no question as to who was doing it. He alone would be responsible.” Disappointed Immigrants. Marcus Braun of New York, who has long been connected with the immigra- tion service, says that one out of every hundred immigrants refused admis- sion to the United States commits sui- cide. The percentage may not be consid ered large or due entirely to disap- pointment, because the rejected are generally defective in some way, and it would not be surprising if the minds of many are weak. Perhaps such per- sons would be found committing crimes or demeaning themselves in a lawless manner if they should gain ad- mission. The discrimination laws are consid- ered by most people as none too dras- tic, and the tendency has been to make them more rigid rather than more lib- eral. Knew Their Voices. The other day in the house Congress- man Hull of lowa had the floor, and there was a runuing debate in which Congressmen Butler of Pennsylvania, Keifer of Ohio, Tawney of Minnesota, Stafford of Wisconsin, Scott of Kan- sas and Sulzer of New York took part. Sitting at a desk in front of them was one of the stenographers who has long been employed in reporting the debates. It was his “turn,” and as he wrote he never looked up or changed his position to see who was talking. And yet he did not make a slip. He ‘knew every man by his voice. about $3,000. Dr. Crippen, who was hanged for the murder, willed all of | his property to Miss Ethel Clare Le- | Neve, the girl for love of whom he killed his wife. GRAIN AND PROVISION PRICES Minneapolis Wheat. Minneapolis, Jan. 30.—Wheat—May, $1.02%; July, $1.0354@1.03%. On track —No. 1 hard, $1.04%; No. 1 Northern, $1.01% @1.03%; No. 2 Northern, 98%c @$1.01%; No.3 Northern, 96% @99%c. Duluth Wheat and Flax. | Duluth, Jan. 30.—Wheat—To arrive and on track—No. 1 hard, $1.04%; No. | 1 Northern, $1.03%; No. 2 Northern, $1.00%@1.01%%; May, $1.04%; July, ) $1.047%. Flax—On track and to arrive, $2.63%%; May, $2.65%. St. Paul Live Stock. St. Paul, Jan. 30.—Cattle—Good to choice steers, $5.50@6.50; fair to good. $5.00@5.50; good to choice cows and | heifers, $4.50@5.25; veals, $6.50@7.59. | Hogs—$7.55@7.70. | $3.25@4.00; yearlings, spring lambs, $5.00@5.75. $4.00@5.00; Chicago Grain and Provisions. Chicago, Jan. 30.—Wheat—May, 95% @95%c; July, 934%4c; Sept, 917%c. Corn—May, 40%4c; July, 50%c; Sept. 515,@51%4c. Oats—May, 33%c; July, 33%c; Sept., 32% @32%c. Pork—May, $18.37; July, $17.85. Butter—Cream- eries, 17@25c; dairies, 16@22c. Eggs, —18%@24c. Poultry—Turkeys, 15@ 21c; chickens, 12@13c; springs, 12c. Chicago Live Stock. Chicago, Jan. 30.—Cattle—Beeves, $4.85@7.05; Texas steers, $4.15@5.35; Western steers, $4.50@5.70; stockers and feeders, $3.70@5.80; cows and heifers, $2.60@6.00; calves, $7.25@9.- 75. Hogs—Light, $7.75@8.05; mixed, $7.70@7.95; heavy, $7.50@7.90; rough, $7.50@7.65; good to choice heavy, $7.- 65@7.90; pigs, $7.65@8.15. Sheep— Native, $2.50@4.40; yearlings, $4.60@ 6.60; lambs, $4.50@6.25. / will thoughtfui consideration. The facili-| . Key West, Fla., Jan. 31—All over- ties for transportation, and the cost | Sea aviation records were broken by thereof, are not such as will give gen- | J. A. D. McCurdy, who, in his attempt- eral distribution in the United States | ed-flight from this place to Havana, of Canada’s surplus grain crops. fell into the sea when but ten miles “A considerable portion will indeed | trom the goal, after having covered pass through the large markets and | ‘cat centers of accumulation in the United | mere RRL hin De ea Pea Le epee ating the two places. States, by means of which the rail- | ‘ road, elevator and milling interests | But for running out of lubricating be benefited through the in il the aviator would have easily ac- ereased business thus afforded. But | complished the journey, as his motor the farm prices in the United States, | was working perfectly when he was ea oa creel — Mera forced to descend lightly into the sea. r his attention, w' ui le i : any disturbed. This price wili foliow | eee Tee Jee ene Wes picked the trend of the world’s grain prices | in future just as it has in the past.” | Paulding, unharmed. | utes, announced his intention of en- LONDON PAPERS SHED TEARS | deavoring to complete his flight by Some Regard Reciprocity as Death | pisrame ae Seat tek bet nell at imperial eaneration: | the stern of the little naval vessel. London, Jan. 31.—Many of the Lon-| For a time there was great anxiety don papers, especially those favoring here when no word was received of tariff reform, see in the proposal for McCurdy after 10 o'clock, by which tariff reciprocity between Canada and | time it was estimated he should have the United States the first step to-/| reached Havana. ward a political union of the two | Finally when word was flashed that North American countries. They print | the aviator was safe, though he had long jeremaids saying the end of the fallen, there was a burst of cheering imperial federation is in sight and that | from ‘the thousands assembled about the desertion of Canada meams the the wireless station. The cheers were breakdown of the entire combination. mingled with expressions of regret In this connection the Daily Mail says: | that the attempt had failed when the “The imperial preference,-of which | daring manbird was within sight of SEA RECORDS up by the torpedo boat destroyer |; McCurdy, after a rest of a few min- } | THE REO GROSS DRUG STORE | IS NOW READY FOR BUSINESS '¢ FRESH CLEAN STOCK FULL LINE OF Colgates Perfumes, Soaps and Talcum Powders. | | Petey Sonte we Cigars, Pipes and Tobaccos. Lowney’s Candies. a a ee a Perscriptions Compounded Day or Night PHONE No. 163 BLASING & WHITTEMORE PROPS. A aed Pts Srtore é TET OT 3 LEAVE ORDERS AT :;MILLER’S FOR Costello’s Ice Creams We also carry a fine line Orator’s Voice Is Failing. London, Jan. 31.—The Liberal party | is in danger of losing one of its great- est assets, the oratorical gifts of Chan- cellor of the Exchequer David Liloyd- George. The chancellor is suffering from a severe throat ailment which, it is feared, will end his public speaker | career, in which he has shown greater ability than any other Liberal politi- Sheep—Wethers, © Canada is the cornerstone, is dead.” | The Mail continues: “Herein lies the root of the danger which the imperial federation has to face. Without Can- ada there can be no imperial pref- erence, but the breach in the federal fabric is not past mending.” | Say Poison Killed Couple. Cumberland, Md., Jan. 31—That cyanide poisoning and not gas caused | the deaths of Miss Grace Elosser and Charles E. Twigg was the unanimous opinion of Doctors Koon, Harrington. Foard and Broadup, who are makiag autopsies over the bodies of the young couple. May Elosser, zister of the dead girl, said: “The gas theory, I hope, will turn this horrible suspicion from me.” | Hunter Accused of Manslaughter. Houghton, Mich., Jan. 31—John An- derson, Carlson last November during the |deer season near Root Jack. point, j ten miles from Houghton. Carlson died instantly. Anderson, it is said, took him for a bear. Now Carlsou’s brother has had Anderson arrested on a charge of manslaughter and alleges he has discovered new evidence. Baron Works as Laborer. | Lawrence, Mass., Jan. 31—In order | that he may learn the American meth- ods of worsted manufacture, so that he can apply them to big factories in | his native land, Baron Kuno von Ekz, nephew of the prime minister of Hun- gary, is working as a laborer in a lo cal mill. He puts in nine houre a day in the New Oscowo mill of the United States Worsted company. Wisconsin Jurist Dead. Madison, Wis., Jan. 31.—Former Su- rere Court Justice Robert M. Bash- ford, sixty-five years old, is dead after @ six months’ illness. it is charged, shot Charles , f ' Interstate his goal. | The flight was for a prize of $5,000 | offered by the Havana Post and $3,000 , appropriated by the Havana city coun- cil. ‘YEGGMEN ROB TWO SAFES | Secure $1,080 in Minneapolis and | Make Their Escape. Minneapolis, Jan. 31.—Yeggmen cracked two safes in this city, obtaining $800 at the Dewey the- ater and $280 from the offices of John H. Constantine, a contractor and builder. Entrance to the Dewey was gained through the roof. In the safe wero the receipts of the Saturday evening and Sunday performances. The nitro- glycerin tore open the safe and dam- aged the interior of the playhouse. The offices of Mr. Constantine, di- ‘rectly across; the street, were opened with skeleton keys. The safe was an old fashioned affair, opening with a huge key. The yeggmen pried open the door of this with a crowbar. No arrests have been made. MILL CITY RATE CASE UP Commissioners Also to Consider Wisconsin Complaint. Chicago, Jan. 31—Three separate interstate commerce cases were on hearing here—the Minneapolis rate case, before Commissioner Clark, the Wisconsin rate case before Special Examiner Burchmore and the Tap line case before Commissioner Harlan. The tap line hearing has been ou for some time and is considered to be one of the most important ever under- taken by the commission. It involves | rates and rights on special lines built by lumber and mining companies for their own special purposes. cians. OF Garst Out of the Race. % Lowney’s, Wessels’ and Roach, Des Moines, Jan. 31.—Ex-Governor Tisdale & Co’s Candies Warren Garst’s one vote deserted him on the joint ballot for United | % FRUITS, 3 States senator for the Dolliver seat|+ NUTS, 3 and Judge Kenyon made a gain, but CICARS AND <= ' there was no election. The vote: Por- TOBACCOS ter (Dem.), 38; Kenyou, 38; Young, 32; Funk, 21. Dr. Larson, the eye special- ist, will make his next visit to Grand Rapids on ueual aates, the 15th and 16th of every month. All those having de- fective eyes, or in need of the proper service for the fitting of lasses, are cordially invited call at Hotel Pokegame the Wt and 16th of every month. Lareon & Larson. REMEMBER OUR gan FOUNTAIN When in need of a cool, refreshing soft drink. We have it im all flavors. Orders for Sunday Ice Cream Must be left on Saturday Wanted-Able bodied men ages 18 to 35, for U, S. Army Service. Recruitiug office in McAlpine Block, Grand Rap- ids, Minnesota. HOUSE WIRING HANGING A Electrical Supplies and Machinery AND FIXTURE SPECIALTY Ww. N. DELCOU ELETRICAL CONTRACTOR Leave Orders at HARDWARE DEP’TMENT Henry Hughes @ Co. P. O. BOX 154 Grand Rapids, Minn. GRAND RAPIDS ee SUBSCRIBE FOR THE HERALD-REVIEW