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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-04-17
THE EVENING TIMES, GRAND FORKS, n. D.

Of the people Of this state that could
possibly be conceived.
This is the platform upon which the
Good Government league is making its
present campaign.
Just why the republican party has
refused to honor these people with it's
confidence might be stated in word
it did not believe them worthy.
1t is very probable that the rank
and file of the republican party of this
state do too much individual thinking
to suit the Good Government league,
and that investigations of the char
acter of the men who have been re-
fused places on its ticket are too we'll
known to be entrusted with power.
1t is these real issues that are
sought to be covered up now in order
that the people who have not proven
themselves worthy of the confidence
OF the party in the past, may ride into
office while the sentinel is blinded by
the cloud of dust they have raised.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-04-17
AN INCOME TAX.

In one of its early issues The Even
ing Times advocated a national in
come tax and pointed out that there
had been a decided change in senti-
ment, even among those who had OPP
posed it when the question was voted
on in congress in 1894. 1t was there
fore source of qualification to this
paper when the president. in his fam
GUS MAN With the Muck Rake" speech
last Saturday, boldly declared for the
policy of an income tax.
There are two good and sufficient
arguments in favor of an income tax.
First, it is prolific source of revenue.
and in this day, when we have billion
dollar congresses" because we have
billion dollar country. and with the
inevitable growth of expenditures to
meet the demands of a rapidly in
creasing population. there is no tax
that is better calculated to meet the
demand and none that will be more
popular or more just.
Second. in an equitable tax upon in
comes scaled SO as to be of small
matter to the man with a meagre al
tlowance we have certain remedy for
the cure Of the disease which too
many men are willing to contract. to-
wit: the piling up Of fortunes far
beyond the, requirement Of rational
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-04-17
THE GANG-WHAT OF 1T!

1t is worth the while of every fair
minded and reasonable man in this
state to consider what are the founda-
tions for the cutlery of the old gang
means.
That wing of the republican party
which is attempting to secure control
of the state has never mad the man
hood to define either the principles for
which it is contending, or back up the
reasons for its present standby facts.
Stripped of all circupilocution. what
they mean by the old gang is that part
of the republican party which during
the last twenty years has been in
trusted by the people with the execu-
ton of the affairs of the state.
When pressed for specific charge,
of corruption against, any one OF the
men who have been placed in Office
by the people these reform shouters
are unable to point to single in
stance where the people of this state
have lost a single dollar by the con-
duct of any one of these officers. or
where the public has been put to extra
taxation because of these people. The
reformers make a loud noise. but the
facts are not produced
The truth of the matter is that it
is not the administration of affairs
that hurts them. 1t is the conduct
Of the republican party in nominating
its candidates.
For years there has been a crowd
which now constitutes the leaders of
the renegades who have been hungry
for Office.
The republican party by its repre-
sentatives in conventions has refused
to place these people in power. Be-
cause the party has repeatedly refused
to give them its confidence and en-
trust them with the administration Of
the Offices. they declare the party is
in the control of few men who either
own the men who have represented
the party in its conventions, forcing
them to deliver their votes like sheep
I'm the shambles, or that this old gang
can and do 60 into the market and
buy for money the men who consti-
tute the majorities in the convention.
This is declaration that the
greater portion of the members of the
republican party are so devoid of
manhood and integrity that they can
be bought and sold, and that they dare
not refuse to do the bidding Of men
to whom they do not owe a dollar.
1t is the most damnable reflection up
on the integrity. honor and manhood
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-04-17

beings. The tax could be arranged
SO as to call a halt to those who
never get enough"
The objection will be made in, some
quarters that an income tax would be
a hindrance to industry, which means
that from the rich mans standpoint
1t would be a burden upon, wealth.
The answer is that a country that af-
fords unusual opportunities for the
making of wealth should exact pro-
portionate share of that wealth to pay
governmental expenses.
1t will also be contended that an
income tax inaugurates an inquisi-
torial public policy, and against such
contention we interpose the sugges-
ton that it would establish healthy
system of publicity. Once, through
the process of law, we can be enabled
to know. how much man is making
each year, it will be much easier to
find out how he is making it.
President Roosevelt has again
struck a popular cord, and The Even
ing Times has no fear that the great
majority of his fellow republicans will
agree with him.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-04-17
DOwIE DETHRONED.

The world knows Dowie as it knows
few men of the present age, but it is
only within the last few days that the
spectacular has been taken from him
and he has appeared as he really is.
That he was great organizer can
not be doubted, but he overstepped the
bounds when he returned to Zion City
breathing threats and slaughter.
Z He took counsel of prudence when
he reached Chicago, and it was indeed
chastened spirit which sought the
refuge of the auditorium annex.
He had clearly intimated that he
would call fire from on high to con-
sumo his enemies. not even chemical
engine found employment in Zion City.
In fact, his former followers wan
dered at viii away from their cyclone
cellars. while the fighting leader, who
had boosted ii his independence Of
earthly power. consulted With foxy
lawyer:in q musty ONCE as to how he
could recover possession Of his prop
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-04-17
erty through the laws of the state Of

erty through the laws of the state Of
Illinois
While the spectacular show of Dowe
returning in triumph to the city which
he founded and baving those who
We're conspiring against him either
acknowledge his supremacy or flee
from the sword OF his wrath as the
devil and his legions fled the abode of
Omnipotence before the Angel Michael
and his hosts. is decidedly disappolnt-
ing to the mortal mind. it is nothing
more than what should be expected
1t is the right of every man to wor-
ship as he pleases. and to accept
whatever religious dogma or doctrine
he chooses SO long as his choice does
not conflict with the rights of others
or the morals of the community.
Whether or not Dowie held Il divine
mission need not be considered at this
time. for if he had it has certainly
lost its divinity in the recent struggle
between Dowie and the other persons
who were interested in the communis-
tic plan of Zion City
Certain specific and serious charges
are lodged against him by Voliva, at
present general overseer OF Zion.
Among these charges are the follow
ing: That under Dowie's management
lions industries have lost $2,529, 766;
that his recent junkets cost Zion $780,
900, and that in Jamaica he spent
S1,1OO in one week; that he scattered
100000 in gifts on Christmas day,
1904; that his evangelistic crusade in
New York cost Zion 100000; that his
round-theworld journey cost Zion
$4,000; that seven years ago he be-
gan secretly to teach polygamy.
Even self-styled apostle could not
afford to permit these charges to pass
unnoticed. They affected both his bus
mess capacity and his personal char
acter. 1t became necessary to at once
set himself right and to accomplish
this he laid aside the glamour of his
divine authority and sought redress in
the orderly courts created and con-
Quoted by mortal man.
The downfall of Dowie does not af-
feet the cause of true religion nor of
his own if it We're established of God,
but it does mark the end of man who
has at least achieved notoriety by
means of unfounded pretentions to a
right and power he did not possess.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-04-17
HEARING ON THE
SUBSIDY
BILL
CONTINUED from page L.,

the United States and the other grant
ing subventions to American vessels
engaged in carrying American prod
ucts between the Atlantic and Pacific
coasts of the United States. Mr.. Skin
ner said that there was a great de-
mand at present for Pacific coast
lumber in the Atlantic states that the
transcOntinental railroads were con-
testing with traffic and that the few
available American vessels for the
Cape Horn trade had all been char
tered. There were eleven of these YES
sells and six of them were to be con-
verified into coal hulks on their ar
rival at the Atlantic coast. Mr.. Skin
ner feared that the effect Of the sub
vention would be to divert American
tonnage permanently from the Allan
tic-Pacific trade unless his amendment
were adopted and that thereby the
lumber industry of the Pacific would
be embarrassed in its effort to sell
its product in the great eastern mar
kets. He urged that the completion
of the Panama canal would be virtual
ly a substituting of foreign shipping
unless in the meanwhile, through
some such subventions as those pro-
posed, great feet of American ship
ping was created.
c. ". Door, of San Francisco, gen.
eral Counsel and vice president of the
Alaska Packers association, endorsed
the request of Mr.. Skinner for an
amendment to the bill granting SUBJ
ventions to American vessels in the
trade between the Atlantic and Pacific
ports. He declared that he believed a
very great majority Of the people of
the Pacific coast, regardless of poll
tics, had long desired such legislation
for the upbuilding of the American
merchant marine and that they would
approve the immediate enactment of
the Gallinger bill.
Mr.. Francis T. Bowles, formerly
chief constructor of the United States
navy, and now president of the Fore
River Shipbuilding company, which
owns great steel shipyard In Boston
harbor. said that there were three rea-
) sons why the American people ought
to have a great merchant marine.
1. That the ocean carrying trade was
important and desirable in itself O..
That more American ships would in
evitably expand American commerce.
and 3, that a strong merchant feet
and a large body Of skilled seamen
were a national insurance against
commercial loss and military disaster
in war. Admiral Bowles asked the
committee to consider the result upon
our export commerce of war between
Great Britain and Germany, now the
chief carriers of our commerce. Their
ships and men would be withdrawn to
reinforce their fighting navies. In
surance rates would rise to prOhibi-
tive figures and our export trade par
ticularly in perishable products would
be paralyzed, occasioning incalculable
loss to the American people and es-
pecially to American farmers.
Admiral Bowles was the final Wit
ness. General Grosvenor, the CHAIR
man of the committee, announced that
the hearings we're concluded and the
committee adjourned until next Thurs
day when the shipping bill will be
taken up for consideration with a view
to- reporting It to the house as soon
as possible.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-04-17
THE GOPHER PEST.

The gopher pest in this state, es-
pecially in the newer portions, is a
serious matter for the farmers, and
at this season Of the year is matter
of public concern.
Various methods of eradicating the
animals have been tried, and while
they have been reduced in number
there are still enough left to destroy
a large amount. of grain.
The best plan that has so far been
suggested is wholesale simultaneous
poisoning throughout large territory
If the farmers of township would or
ganize and each taking his own farm
and placing man in charge of a rea-
sonable area, say a quarter section,
and during specified time would
have the poison placed so that prac-
tically every gopher would come in
contact with it, within a very short
period, the animals would be de-
stroyed in that territory.
The trouble heretofore has been
that each farmer worked independent
of his neighbors in poisoning, and be-
cause OF the prolifcness of the ami
mails, those left on the farm where no
poisoning is done, soon furnish enough
projeny to overrun the farms on which
they had been exterminated.
1t is almost waste of time for one
farmer to fight the pest while they are
allowed to multiply by hundreds on
the adjacent farm. The man who
fights them will soon have his farm
re-populated with immigrants from
the nearby farms.
For these reasons it is necessary to
have concentrated action in the
work of determination.
Money enough has been spent in the
battles that have been waged against
them to have cleared the state for
ever, had the efforts been properly
united.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-04-17
IS WATER POWER POSSIBLE?

The immense volume of water flow
ing out of the Red river at this time
looks like wastage OF natures pow
er.
AS has been repeatedly stated in
these columns, and is admitted by all
thinking business men, the needs of
the northwest now is a manufacturing
class-a class who can increase the
size of the. cities and towns beyond the
agricultural limit. and thus afford a
market for vast quantities Of farm
products that are now valueless.
1t has been argued that North Da-
kota can never become great manu-
featuring state because of it's distance
from large fuel supplies. AS genuine
principle the proximity of the fuel to
the place of operation is an essential
element in manufacturing, especially
where steam is the motive power.
But it is also true that water power
has been the means of developing
some of the greatest manufacturing
cities in the country. Notably in this
class is Patterson. New Jersey, and
Fall River, Massachusetts.
The annual water flow in the Red
river would be sufficient to operate
large number of factories at this point
if the power were converted into cleo
tricity, and the flow of the river could
be so controlled that the spring over
Z: flow could be utilized in the dry sea-
sons of the summer.
There is an advantage in water
power in that the water can be re-
peatedly used. Dams located at diff
ferent points on the river can con-
vert the river force into power with
out any effect upon the ability of this
same water to produce power by
means of dam at a lower level, so
that the river fall can be made to do
repeated work in manufacturing
power.
1t is true that the frozen condition
of the surface during a long period
of the year makes an obstacle some
what difficult to overcome, but the
same conditions exist in Massachu-
sets and Connecticut where water
power is used, and the mills never
close from this cause.
: The Red Lake river offers water
power supply that is almost ideal. 1t
F.. has its source in the great timber
regions of Minnesota which will al
ways be means of gathering mois-
ture. 1t has the lakes as reservoirs
!; in which vast quantities of water could
! be stored in the spring by means of
dams, and allowed to flow out dur
ing the dry months to be converted
into power.
The falls on this river give addi-
uOnal power, and while 1t would be
necessary to transmit the power long
distances to the manufacturing CEN
/, tiers, there can be no question but that
It can be successfully done and with
profit as a bases for manufacturing
, when compared with the cost of fuel
in many of the cities which have be-
| come wealthy from manufacturing.
With such power this city could en-
gage in manufacturing many of the
raw products of the farms and the
city would have a population that
would add to it's business without
coming in competition with the farm
So -
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-04-17
Vaudeville.

Mr.. Nash has certainly done we'll
with the initial program Of vaudeville
at the Metropolitan theater. The acts
are of such equality that it is. almost
impossible to call special attention to
any one in particular, although Mr..
and Mrs. Danny Mann are not to be
equaled anywhere in their "Way Down
East" sketch entitled /" Mandy Haw-
kins." Huntress, the serpentine dane
er, could we'll offer challenge to any
one duplicating his act and the illus-
trated songs are sung by Moreyi Lorey,
who was at one time tenor with the
Save Grand Opera company At the
Metropolitan Wednesday night, April
49, &
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-04-17
THE PAVING QUESTION.

The city is now face to face with
the proposition of paving its streets,
and some action will probably be talk
Ell by the new council on the matter.
Much has been said on the question,
but the public at large has as yet
given the matter only passing concern.
The Evening Times stands for an
improved city all the time. when the
improvements are within the reach of
the people without becoming burden
some.
There are two evils which any city
needs to shun. One of these is con-
dition that will give city the APP
pearance of Indifference to progress
and stagnancy if not one of decay.
The other is paving to such an extent
that the cost will be like financial
blight entailed upon the city for years.
Both conditions are to be avoided
if possible, for both are injurious to
the CITY, No progressive business man
cares to engage in business in city
whose streets have an appearance
similar to that of the house of The
Arkansaw Traveller. Neither would he
care to invest his money in city
where the expenses for public i'm
provements have fastened upon the
city bonded Indebtedness of which
the interest and sinking fund mean a
heavy tax burden for a long period of
years.
1t is possible to occupy an inter-
mediate position and avoid both if the
matter be taken in time, and the i'm
provements be made as the city
grows. In such case the Improvements
should be of such q character that they
would last for a long time, so that
rebuilding would not be necessary.
Wood pavements hold the second
place in paving materials in this coun-
Try, stone holding first place, and
others, including stone and asphalt,
occupying minor positions All these
have faults and advantages, so that
none of them constitute a perfect ma
terial.
The primary consideration in this
city is what material would be used
in the event of a repaving of the prin-'
cipal streets. If the wood should be
retained, it would only be necessary
to consider the matter of repairing the
present pavements.
In fact the principle trouble now
seems to be with the foundation. The
pavement is in reasonably fair con-
dition. except in places where the
blocks have become worn out. The
places could be repaired at small ex-
pense, and the streets would be in
creditable condition.
What is important now is to deter
mine what the material to be used
in the future shall be and put down
what is built after this time SO that
there will be no need of repairs for
years.
The city can build reasonable
amount of new pavement every year
and by small tax create fund which
can be used later to remodel the old
1t must be remembered that city
cannot be built in day, and that
while there are many things the peo-
pie want. the loudest outcries are made
against burdensome taxation. :
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-04-17
BL0ODSHED CAUSED
BY RIOTS WITH
MINERS
Night of Terror in Johnstown
Guards Patrol Streets
of City.

Associated Press to The Evening Times.
Johnstown. Pa. April 17.-After
weeks of anxiety, the situation brought
about by the controversy of coal min
ers with the operators eliminated last
night in riot at Windber. near this
city. which finally ended in bloodshed.
Four are dead and number are in
jured and throughout the night the
town was patrolled by armed guards.
The shooting was brought on by an'as-
sault upon the Jail made by strikers
and miners who attempted to rescue
comrades who had been placed under
arrest. The riot occurred in the early
hours of the night and continued for
several hours. working the residents
to such pitch that the night was one
of terror. The dead are principally
foreigners and were miners who are
out on strike. They are Pietre Mar
TIM, Antonio Mazuca and Paul Zills,
who was the leader of the mob. Cur
tbs Kester. 10 years old, a bystander
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-04-17
SILVER MEDAL CONTEST.
Program for ToRight's Entertainment
at Mendenhall Memorial.

The following is the program for
silver medal contest to be given un-
der the auspices of the w. C. T. u
In Mendenhall Memorial church, East
Grand Forks. this evening, beginning
at 8 o'clock. Admission Is and Is
cents:
Chorus-"some Glad Day" by the
Loyal Temperance Legion.
ne The Most %d., Hopeful 99 Feature of Tenn
acknowledgements the Temperance
Cause Has Done for John and Ne"
Recitation-'Tom."
Solo-Mrs. Purcell. 49,
Recitationy.Pledge With Wine" 4.
Solo-Miss Mckay. 80 81
.Recitation-"Ben Hazard"
We're Ringing" A. -. - =.
prill--"Come Play with Me-"
Selected-Miss Sampels. r5 -.
Temperance Legion. -,
Presentation Of Medal
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Do They Get Instructions From Their
HOusesR
TI,akota Ohsaryer1

Travelling men travelling out of
Grand Forks are making a vigorous
primary campaign against the republic
can party, the party that has made it
possible for the greater part of them
to have a job. They are now trying
to slaughter the goose that lays the
golden egg. We believe that the aver
age man is satisfied with the present
prosperity which the country is en-
joying, especially in North Dakota,
and will not take any chances by turn
ing certainty into an uncertainty, by
again placing the democrats in power.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-04-17
ADJUSTMENTS
Uncle Toms Cabin.

Tonight the beautiful story of Uncle
Toms Cabin by Harriet Beecher
Stowe. staged by Leon w. Washburn.
will be produced at the Metropolitan
theater. The company is said to be
superior to the usual run of Uncle
Toms Cabin" companies and carries
an immense amount of paraphenalia
to make every scene as near perfect
as is possible.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-04-17
Al. G. Fields Minstels,

Reese v. Prosser, Americas sweet
est tenor, will appear with the AL. G.
Field Greater Minstrels again this sea-
son. The acme of the evenings en-
tertainment is Bessie of Dundee"
rendered by Mr.. Prosser in scene
of the Dances of the Nations" show
ing a sunset in the hills of AYRSHIRE,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-04-17

The Hon. NJ. Norman must certainly
be popular in the Sixth ward. In the
school election yesterday Mr.. Norman
was returned to the board of educa-
ton by a handsome majority against
the fierce opposition of the Herald.
Chief of Police Lowe, Mayor Duis and
his honor's automobile.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-04-17

Scotland The sketch shows Bobby
Burns cottage on the river Doone, set
among the picturesque Highland hills.
In the variegated dress Of Scotland
silhouetted against the atmospheric
little picture, Mr.. Pr0sser is said to
deliver the song effectively. Indeed
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-04-17
PULSE OF THE PRESS
Dirty Work Of the Good Government
Teapua

buffalo (Cass County, Express.l
We, like many other papers in the
state, had made arrangements with
the executive committee of the Re-
publican Good Government League to
publish THE Looting of Alaska" the
North Dakota Newspaper Union of
Fargo had agreed to make and furnish
the plate; but, alas, when it came to
execute contract. the North Dakota
Newspaper Union backed out Why
did they back out? You tell.