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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-18

judges costs, the rent of the court
room, the cost of heating and lighting
the courtroom, paper and in fact every
item of expense incurred during the
trial Of the case is itemized on the
statement Assistant District Attor-
ney Townsend, who assisted in the
prosecution of the case, will receive
fee between $1,000 and $4,000, which
will bring the bill up to between $7,400
and $1,000 to be paid by Ward county.
The bill from Cass county for ex-
penses in trying Major Murphy the
first time amounted to $4,S24.50.
There were several more witnesses
who attended this trial and other ex-
penses which brought the bill up to
$500 more for the second trial than
the first trial.
States Attorney MCGEE of Ward
county was given copy of the bill.
He stated that the cost of the second
trial would be approximately $500.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-18
DEMONSTRATION FARMS IN
n. DAKOTA ARE A SUCCESS

The season at the demonstration
farm, on the whole, has been very
favorable one in the western part of
the state where the farms are located.
The precipitation has been sufficient
and coming at short intervals during
the growing period, consequently fair
yields have been obtained on the farms
as we'll as in the neighborhood.
The land used for the experiments
are five four-acre plats on each farm
The Plats previously to being set apart
for experimental Purposes had been
farmed to different crops and by diff
ferent methods, consequently no as
tonishing results could be expected
this season. Yet some very interest
ing data has been obtained in both
yields of grain and IN the moistur.
study.
The object of the experiments is to
introduce field corn and clover as
rotation to build up the fertility clean
the land and conserve the moisture in
the soil. However the rotation at
present is very limited in it's scope.
1t was laid out to have three mar
ketable grain crops each year with
corn, clover and peas for home use.
The clover catch when introduced
was not success. The clover was
sown at the rate of Is pounds per acre
with oats, wheat or barley as a nurse
crop. The clover came up we'll in the
spring, but the nurse crop made too
abundant moisture and covered up the
clover too much. 1t reached height
of three to six inches.
On the other hand, the corn crop
as far as the stand was concerned was
success in every instance. The
spring was cold and very unfavorable.
hence the corn on several of the farms
had a very late start. However, it
made growth of from four to six
and one-half feet high. The ears were
fully matured at New Salem, Bismarck
and Granville, while at Beach, Ross
and Lakota it did not mature. The
fodder yielded we'll.
The yields of grain and fodder per
acre at the different farms are as fol-
lows:
Bismarck-Fife wheat, 22.5 bushels;
oats, AZ bushels; barley, 26.S bushels;
flax, 14.3 bushels; corn ears, 1917 bush
els; fodder, 5,7S6 pounds per acre.
The wheat was affected by black rust.
The barley and oats were seeded with
clover.
New salem-Fife wheat, 1872 BUSH
els; macaroni wheat, 2S.5 bushels;
oats (alone) 1916 bushels; oats and
peas, 1000 pounds of hay; corn ears,
1917 bushels; fodder. 5,763 pounds pc.
acre. Both wheats had a slight per
cent of rust.
Beach-Macaroni wheat (alone) 20
bushels: macaroni wheat (clover in
wheat IS bushels oats (cloverin oats)
1875 bushels; spelt ,brome grass in
spelt, 60 bushels; corn $3.50 pounds
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-18
IS CHARGED WITH MURDER
Son OF Grand Forks County Farmer
Faces Serious Proposition in
MOndak, Montana.

The Mitchell Thompson inquest at
Williston has been completed, and in
their verdict, the jury finds that his
death was caused by blows struck
by Julius Tysven and Blake Gage
Warrants for the two men have been
sworn out in Valley county, Mont. and
Deputy Sheriff Steele was in Mon
dak yesterday for the purpose of maxi
ing the arrests. The Tysven, charged
with causing the death of Thompson
is a son of N. L. Tysven, who lives
near Grand Forks.
The Tysven under arrest has been
engaged in the saloon business in
Mondak, and 1t is claimed that Thomp-
son had been assisting him with some
cash.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-18

committee of one to confer with a
like committee from the County Fair
association and the State Fair assocl-
alton to select secretary for the club
and the two associations. The resig-
nation of A. L. Woods was accepted.
The directors also decided to pro-
test against the running of a stub
train to connect with Train 2 at the
junction, as they want the Oriental to
come to the city.
The matter of releasing the present
quarters was brought up audit was
decided to take them for two years
more.
The applications for membership by
the following were accepted: X. G.
Hunter, G. w. Buckingham, J. j. Mar
quisee, ]. E. Turner, w. A. Collins,
Andrew A. Bruce, John X. Burleson,
and Andrew Veitch.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-18
Fifteen Thousand Dollar Institution
to be Built During Summer of 1907

Each floor will be provided with a
complete telephone and electric bell
system and lighted with both gas and
electricity, and all floors fitted III
with a hot water circulating system
connected with the power house
through brick tunnel connecting the
two buildings.
The main entrance will face the east
overlooking the Red river, and will
be emphasized by fine portico with
stone columns and marble steps.
There will be a spacious balcony
1Ox50 feet opening off each floor in
the rear with communicating stairs
leading to surface to serve as fire
escapes. The building will be sur
mounted with heavy projecting cor
nice and the roof covered with as
bestos fire proof shingles.
Each floor will have sun rooms at
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-18

The illustration on this page of The
Evening Times gives an idea of the
magnificent structure that will begin
to rise upon its already constructed
foundation as soon as the snow is off
the ground in the spring.
The building will be 5Ox150 feet on
the ground and four stories in height
including high light basement; faced
with Hebron. N. D., buff pressed brick,
and trimmed with Kettle River sand
stone. in pleasing harmony of color.
and will have total capacity of
seventy-five beds, in addition to the
kitchen, Offices and operating depart
ments.
The accommodations will be varied,
with both wards and private rooms,
with baths and toilets en- suite. The
main corridors, halls, toilets and oper-
ating rooms will be of encaustic and
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-18
HANSBR0UGH TAKES
A UNIQUE VIEW
OF It
Says Trouble With Car Block.
ade is Shortage of Men to
Operate Them.

A Washington special to the Mime
apolis Tribune says: Senator H. G.
Hansbrough takes rather unique
view of the car shortage in the north
west. He says that the deplorable
conditions in North Dakota and else
where are not due to the lack of roll
ing stock, but to the lack of help to
operate trains.
The senator says that every rail-
road man from the president of the
great systems down to the flagmen is
overworked and in some instances the
work Of two men is being done by
one.
He says that this overwork is evil
denced by the fact that in the north
west all available side trackage is
blocked with rolling stock, where the
trainmen have been obliged to shut
it of in order that the main lines
might be kept open for such traffic
as the railroads are able to handle.
Railroad managers find it difficult
to secure the additional help that is
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-18

the hospital success.
The cost of the improvement ex-
elusive of furnishings and general
equipment will be $4,000. It is the
intention to have the building COM
pleted by Oct. next, II the railroads
can be induced to haul material in
time to avoid delays.
The plans for the building have
been made by Messrs. Hancock Bros,
the we'll known architects of Fargo,
who have had extended experience in
hospital construction, and the work
will be carried out under their per-
sonal supervision.
The movement for the erection of
the new hospital was started about
year ago by Grand oF'rks physicians.
After the plan had been thoroughly
discussed among the members of the
profession, the proposition wa.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-18
St. MiChaePs Hospital of Grand Forks
BRAKEMAN INSTANTLY KILLED
Employee Of Great Northern Residing
at Cf00kston Meets Death at
Cass Lake.

Spence v. Brown, one of the old
time brakeman of the Great Northern
was killed at Cass Lake Sunday by an
engine. Mr.. Brown was between the
round house and the turn table, when
he was run down by an engine which
a hostler in the house had started.
His death was almost instantaneous.
The remains were taken to Crookston
yesterday, services held there last
evening and the body then shipped to
Albert Lea for interment.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-18
WARD COUNTY MAN WON
He Stuck an Editor for Damages-On
His Departure for South Dakota
Was Roasted.

An Aberdeen dispatch says: A YER
dict has been rendered for the plain
tin in the libel damage suit of F. 8.
Randolph. formerly of Sisseton, vs.
]. P. Croale, editor and publisher of
the Sisseton Courant. In this verdict
the defendant is assessed $4,508.33.
This case was tried here on change
of venue and is the finale to per-
sonal fued, which has existed in Sis
seton for several years and which has
occupied the attention of that section
of the country and in fact Of the en-
tire state
Randolph was formerly superin-
tendent of schools at Sisseton and
when he left there Nor Ward county,
North Dakota, bitter roast appeared
in the Courant.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-18
BOARD Of DIRECTORS HELD
AN IMPORTANT MEETING TODAY

An important meeting of the board
of directors of the Commercial club
of Grand Forks was held this morn
ing. when action on several matters
Of importance were taken.
Among the matters brought up was
the new school house, which the
school board decided last night should
be placed upon the Central school
grounds. The club directors protested
against the location of the school at
that place, claiming that it would con-
gest conditions.
The directors passed a resolution
asking the representatives in con-
gress from North Dakota and Mime
sofa to secure, If possible, an appro-
priation for dredging the Red river
and keep navigation open.
They appointed President Lander a
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-18

vitecus tile with marble trimmings,
and the plumbing will be of the latest
modern sanitary style, and the War
rem Webster vacuum system of steam.
heating will be installed with the
power house and laundry in a separ-
ate building one hundred feet in the
rear.
There will be two operating rooms.
etherizing and sterilizing rooms, and
physician's room on the third floor
and an emergency room for clinical
work in the basement. Each floor
will be fitted up with complete SER
vice kitchen and dumb waiter, and
an electric automatic elevator will BE-
installed to operate from the basement
to the top floor of sufficient capacity
to carry patients from floor to floor
on cots or stretchers without friction
or discomfort.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-18

brought before the Commercial club
who named a committee. The work
of raising funds for the building was
started and in very short time $15,-
600 was subscribed. This sum was
offered to the Sisters of ST. Joseph Of
st. Paul to erect and operate a hos
pital in Grand Forks, and the offer
was accepted.
The work was at once started, plans
were drawn, the contract for the base
ment let to Dinnie Bros. and this part
of the work has already been COM
pleted. The location of the. hospital
is one of the prettiest in the city,
facing the river in Riverside Park.
A fine parking system of drive ways
will be laid in connection with the
hospital and it will be one of the
greatest improvements carried out in
the city Of Grand Forks.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-18

had the matter in charge, that the
selection of the paving material for
this city is not only matter which
affects the future of the city in it's
civic features, but it touches every
mans pocket book who will be re-
quired to pave in front of his property
1t is this class who should be heard
in the matter, for while their individ-
ual choice can not be accepted as the
guide for the city tJuncil entirely, it
is admitted that they have certain
rights which should be considered. 1t
is true that the recommendations of
the club will be merely advisory so
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-18
SKIO00 Anniversary OF FIRE
Judge Mclaughlin Figures It Out That
Just Twenty.Three Years Ago
Since First Big Blaze.

Judge Phil Mclaughlin figures that
it is just twenty-three years ago today
since Grand Forks had it's first big
fire. The fire broke out in building
located on the site of the Stanchfield
store on De Mers avenue and Third
street, and burned south for a half
block. The blaze occurred in the
night time, and the loss was esti-
mated at between $4,000 and $4,000.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-18
IMPORTANT PAVING MEETING At
THE COMMERCIAL CLUB ROOMS

The most important meeting in. the
history of the Commercial club will
be held Wednesday evening at
o'clock, for the purpose of conside,
ing the kind of pavement to be recon-
mended to the city council for adop-
ton. The public is not only invited
to attend this meeting but the Off
GERS of the club urge every tax payer
in the city to be present and present
his views on the matter. 1t is recog-
nized by the club and especially by
the committee of the same which has
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-18

far as the council is concerned, but
at the same time the information
which it has collected will be valu-
able in assisting the council in de-
termining the kind of material to be
used. There are a number of per-
sons in the city who have been inves-
tigating the paving question along in
dependent lines and these people will
have an opportunity to be heard in
this public meeting of the citizens to-
morrow night. Let it not be forgotten
that every one whether a member of
the Commercial club or not is urged
to attend.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-18
ST. MICHAEL's HOSPITAL

both ends of the main corridors where
patients can avail themselves of sun
baths during convalescence.
The interior will be finished in
Adamant plaster on metal lath, with
smooth surface for painted walls, and
the wood trimmings will be of quarter
sawed red oak.
Every room will have an ample sup
ply of fresh, warm air and be thor
oughly ventilated. Every detail for
the comfort and convenience of patti
ents and the successful running of the
institution has been carefully thought
out and provided for. The Sisters of
St. Joseph have had long expert
ence in hospital work, and thoroughly
understand the requirements of
modern hospital and Grand Forks
will get the benefit of their experience
which will go long way in making
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-18
THE NEXT RHODES EXAM.
It Will be Held in Grand Forks ut
State University on Jan. II
and 16, 1907.

The next Rhodes scholarship exam
nations for North Dakota will be held
at the state university at Grand Forks,
Jan. II and 1S, 1907. The successful
examinee will receive the appointment
to Rhodes scholarship at Oxford
university carrying with it salary of
$1,000 per year for three years. Pros
pective candidates can obtain infor-
nation in regard to the examinations
by addressing Webster Merrifield,
chairman Rhodes scholarship commit
tee for North Dakota, University, N. D.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-18
WILL PINCH" THEM TONIGHT
Unless Denizens Of aHollow" Clear
Out by Tonight, There Will be
Things Doing.

Unless every denizen of the "Hol-
low" in East Grand Forks clears out
before 10 o'clock this evening, they
will be "pinched" and thrown in the
city Jail. This is the substance of
an order issued by Mayor OLeary last
evening, and notice to that effect has
been served on the Hollow" people.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-18
WOODWORK SUI.
FERS PARALYT|C
STROKE
Well Known Grand Forks Man
in Precarious Condition
This Afternoon.

Prof. H. B. Woodwork suffered a
stroke of paralysis this noon at the
w. A. Gordon home on s15 South Fifth
street where he has made his home.
A report from the bedside late this
afternoon stated that the sick man
was resting quite easily, though in
serious condition.
Prof. Woodwork is we'll known in
Grand Forks and thu oughout the state.
He was engaged at the state univer-
sity as instructor for fourteen years,
and Mrs. w. A. Gordon and Mrs. C. M.
Cooley, both of this city, are his
daughters. His wife is living with
him at the Gordon home His many
friends and those of his family hope
that he will recover at an early date
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-18

Some lawyers have the knack of
converting poor advice into good coin.
Holbrook argus., 1906-07-28
A NATIONAL EVIL.
Tipping Progress from the Bottom
 to the Ton.

Tipping Progress from the Bottom
 to the Top.
 Tipping is rapidly becoming nation al evil It began with the payment of small gratuities to walters in restau- rants and hotels. In this form It was an importation from Europe. Of course the waiter ought to serve the customer faithfully without being bribed to do the work which he had been hired to perform, but the custom has grown to such an extent that un- less one fees he is sure not to obtain good service. He submits, therefore, to the imposition, as the less of two evils. The practice has spread to such an extent that the man who blacks your boots, that helps you on with your coat, that hands you your hat, that tells you the way, that brings you q glass of water, that slaves your face, or cuts your hair, expects q gratuity in addition to the pay which he receives for performing his work.
 The tipping evil has gone higher up than this, and is now beginning to spread itself through all the depart ments of business and politics. It is the duty of the legislator to pass good laws, but he sometimes has to be tipped to do it. It is the duty of the police man to protect property from robbery, but he often has to be tipped to do it.
 If you want to sell q line of goods 1t Is even necessary to tip the butler, the farm superintendent, the purchas- ing agent. Do you want switch con- nection or prompt supply of cars from railroad? It may be well to tip the railroad official with gift of money or of stock.
 It is about time to check this tip ping abuse. Let us stop it first high up. and work down to the bottom.- Wall Street Journal. ,.D
Holbrook argus., 1906-07-28
Engiand's Second Port.

Liverpool, England, Is the worlds second greatest seaport, the trade in 1904 aggregating $1,2T3,400. The ton mage paying dock and harbor dues amounted to 31092,774 tons, and th; customs receipts were $31. .431 1923, ac cordng to the New York Tribune. Dur ing the year 20T,051 head of cattle and o43, 125 head of live sheep were i'm ported from the United States. The abandonment of the custom of tagging American cattle has been unfortunate, as the absence of the tag causes an in termngling of American and Canadian stock, to the disadvantage of the for mer. American cattle command higher prices than those imported from Can ada, but, the tag removed, it is difficult to make tle distinction. When the cat tie were tagged it was easy, in case of ailment, to trace the disease back to particular shipment, but this can net now be readily done.
 There is good demand in Liverpool for American apples packed in gallon cans. The apples must be light in col or, firm il texture and free from evi dcnces Of decay before they are canned. A large business is done in canned fruits from California, but the sales could be largely increased if more at. tention were paid to the quality of the fruit. There is q great field in Liver. pool for the sale of American articles, but the American manufacturer, if he wants to occupy and hold the trade. must, after introducing his goods, con sider at all times his English customer an,. not ignore his English export trade prosperous.
Holbrook argus., 1906-07-28
Not Iii His Line.

A very pretty young woman slipped and fell on the stone steps in front of her fathers house, spraining her knee She disliked doctors, but the knee final. ly grew so bad that she was persuaded to call in medical advice. She wouldn't have this doctor or that one, but finally said she would consent to having called in a certain spruce-looking young man, carrying Il homeopathic medicine case, who passed the house every day.
 The family kept a sharp lookout, and when he came along called him in.
 The young lady modcstly raised her skirts and showed the disabled member.
 The young man looked at it and said ::
 "That certainly is quite serious"
 "Well," said the young lady, what shall I do?"
 If I were you," he said, q would send for a physician"
 But can you not attend to it?' ask cd the girl
 "Not very we'll" answered the young man, q am piano tuner"
Holbrook argus., 1906-07-28
Even Persian Cats Purr.

Phoebe was the 4-year-old daughter of missionary to Persia, born in that land of Oriental ease and hospitality ; and her little mind was imbued with such ideas of mutual compliment and her little tongue so given to graces of speech that her New England grand mother had many a shock. A .J
 The morning after the little girl ar rived at the grandmother's home the old lady was brushing out Phgbe's curls, gloating over her after the fash ion of grandmothers.
 My little phebe-birdv 7 she said over and over again.
 "Why do you call me ph9be-bird?'' asked the child at last.
 Here in America we have bird that says 'Ph9be! phGbe!" explained her grandmother.
 The child smiled, and her mother, standing by, knew what was passing in PhGbe's mind. Not so the grand mother, who finished her task reluc- tantly at last, and then stopped down for kiss.
 "In Persia" said Phoebe, in her most caressing tone, i've have one old cat, who say 'Dranmn! dranma!'"
Holbrook argus., 1906-07-28
Girls Will Be Girls.

Where is he, Jeanette?"
 Gone"
 "Gracious Is the engagement real ly broIen?"
 q should say so. hope I shall nev- CT see him again."
 "rhis is awful. You have my sym pathy, dear"
 q don't need sympathy. Didn't tell you hated him?"
 All right, dear, am going and"
 "W-wait q minute"
 "Well?"
 "If-if you should accidentally meet him anywhere would-would you tell him that l still live in the same place and-and that I stay home and sew now the nights he used to call? And. and if he should care to come back but of course, 1 would never think of such a g-would-would you be be my bridesmaid"
Holbrook argus., 1906-07-28
Census Taking Uuder Difficulties.

Census Taking Uuder Difficulties.
 To take the census of the British empire is matter of difficulty in cer- tain districts. A native official was ordered to take a census of what was known to be populous village in Ugan- da. He returned with the report that there was no population, the eXplana- ton being that the inhabitants had fled oa hearing of his approach. More pre-. else instructions were given to him and he paid another visit to the village. The result of his inquiry was given thus in the tabulated form: Number of huts, 257; inhabitants, men over IS years of age, O.; women under IS years of age, 0; women, O.; children, O; to- tai, o.
Holbrook argus., 1906-07-28
A Coincidence,

Miss Belle," said the teacher, 1T notice one thing peculiar about your work. Your botanical specimens are exactly like those of Mr. Brown. Did you gather them, or did he do the work for you?"
 "Why, er,' began the girl, you see we just happened to be always Tear the same flowers at the same time."- Detroit Free Press.