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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-06-13
TAKING TO CHANNEL.
Ditch Number Five Taking Channel Of
the Engineers.

q the Engineers.
CrookstOn Journal: That ditch num-
Der five actually exists today in en-
bryo is one of the most recent discov-
cries of the east county.
The flow of the water from the ter
ritory which that fated drainage con.
struction has planned to drain has
sought its natural channel precisely
over that route picked out by the en-
gineers for the site of the ditch.
Ditch number, five (judiciaD was
planned some time ago after petition
sent In signed by east county farmers
!, for it's construction. But, after the sur
yey Of the engineers and the assess
ment of damages there arose In the
neighborhood which it affected an OPP
position that antagonized itself pro-
foundly against the construction. A
hearing was held In Erskine last April
with one of the largest gatherings Of
farmers that the north country has
ever seen-nor has the north country
ever seen one more interesting. As a
result Of that hearing the construction
of the ditch has been blocked and
nothing can be done until certain
legal red tape has been gone through.
There is no inclination that this red
tape be taken up. Therefore the ditch
is a dream. sf2i' ~ 9
But according to the statement of
Martin Benson, one of the prominent
east county farmers, the ditch is now
in the process OF becoming. It is one
of the remarkable freaks of nature.
The course that the water takes IN
making this trip is almost precisely
along the line that the engineers chose
for the construction of the ditch num-
Der fifty.
From Lake Sarah north into Lake
Union and Badger lake the waterflow
is beginning to make it's way slowly
but according to the laws of nature
Identifying its course<with that Of the
I dotted lines ON the ditch maps Of the
{ county which show the proposed
bitches as yet unbuilt.
As a result of this action OF the
!, waterflow the east county farmers are
! indulging In series of self congratu-
lations. At the same time there can be
/ no higher tribute to the engineers that
surveyed the plan of the ditch. To
have chosenga course that later nature
2 herself recommended II point OF
] commentator indeed. But because
|, nature Is beginning to wear her own
] water course without an assessment Of
I damages against the benefited farm
ers, those beneflciaries Of nature are
, in q most optimistic and pleasant
mood.
/ In the recent rains there only can
\ be noticed slight flow. But with this
|. start streams have formed and with a
little attention the east county farm
! ers look to see q stream that will en-
tirely drain their lands. 4
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-06-13
'ss'ssssss.s.................
ADDITIONAL CITY.
Realty Transfers.

Realty Transfers.
A deed filed today shows the sale of
lots 80 and 40, block 9 Holes central
addition from John E. Mclean to
Marian A. Hawkins; also the sale of
$50 acres in Chester township by
Ezra D. Spera to the Maxhimer-Austin
Investment company for 5000.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-06-13
Has New stenesrapher

Miss VOLTA Cooper has resigned her
position as stenographer in the ONCE
OF the Grand Forks Realty company,
and the position left vacant has been
filled by Miss Mcdonald of Hannah.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-06-13

Go to j. B. Woodley for harness,
whips, collars. sweat pads, blankets
and lap robes. A new and up to date
stock. Repairing a speciality. Prices
are right. AL Coons, Manager,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-06-13

For Sale Ny Eskimo dogs. Apply at
the store on Kittson avenue. Thos.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-06-13
CHEAP ELECTRICITY
now SEEMS TO
Be ASSURED
Healy Franchise and "Great
Northern" Ordinance Both
Pass City Council.

!: WHAT THE COUNCIL ACCOM-.
{: PLISHED.
/: l.. Passed proposed resolution
I: vacating alleys, streets and parts
/: of streets, asked by the Great
Z: Northern.
(: 2. Granted electric lighting
franchise and privileges to +. l..
Healy Of Red Lake Falls, MINI.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-06-13

IN 1osss - Undsssaaer eulli-
wants, East Grand Forks, MINI. Tale
phone ~. y s3:s
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-06-13
His Team Bprned.

A. ]. Goodwin Of Angus, Mimi, was
among those to suffer in the East
Grand Forks ire last night. He lost
team OF horses. robe, harness, etc.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-06-13

Drop a postal to Edgar La Rpe.
Devils Lake, and have him send Won
ChautauQua program.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-06-13
lIissien neeans.

The Baptist Missionary society IL
being entertained this afternoon ct the
home OF Mrs. e. J. Babcock on Uni
;versitys avenue. q.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-06-13
Appreciate the Help,

A number Of the business men ex-
pressed the warmest appreciation for
the assistance rendered the city by
the Grand Forks fire department, and
asked that the Evening Times make
the matter public.
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Baseball GOODS 4 K:insman,s.

II you are looking for new novel;
ties call ct Kingman's. 515 4
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-06-13
In Great Northern.

Pattie Sullivan has secured temper
airy quarters in the Great Northern
hotel and will continue his business
there until he secures permanent
quarters.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-06-13
Stfll Doing Business.

Smith and Sinclair. the East Side
liverymen, desire to announce that
they are still doing business directly
back Of their old stand. Telephone
number, 268-L. az.
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MEMBERS PRESENT.

: The following aldermen were
: present In the meeting and voting:
: NJ. w. Day, r. NJ. Carothers, w. A.
: Joy, H. C. Rud, r. A. Spragae,
: o. KnudsOn, X. c. Hunter, Geo.
: Buckingham, John Lynch and
: Stephen Collins.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-06-13
Goes to Minneapoli,

Prof. Burnett left last night for q
weeks business trip to Minneapolis.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-06-13
A Hair Raisjae Rxperie.oe.

An experience that will never be for
gotten BY those participating occurred q
few days since when a team attached to
q wagon containing four people, fftsen.
pounds Of dynamite and . quantity sOf
sSuppiiss took sudden fright neargt1es
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-06-13
For Sale Cheap,

Fine family horse. lady can drive
-319 Times. S.
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Paints ana VAN paper at !. King.
mans. is88 & 4
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-01-11
WOMEN WHO SUFFER
Dr.. Williams Pink Pills the One
Remedy Particularly Suited For
Feminine Ills.

To women who suffer DIR. Williams
Pink Pills are worth their weight in
gold. At special periods woman needs
medicine to regulate her blood supply or
her life will be round of pain and suf-
fering. DR.. Williams Pink Pills are
absolutely the finest medicine that ever
woman took. They actually make
new blood. They are good for men zoo
but they are good i'll a special way
for women.
1t was three years ago last spring
that my health failed me,' says Mrs
Arthur Conklin, of No. 5 Coldwater
from leuoorrhea and other troubles
that, / presume, were caused by the
weakness it produced. I had sinking
spells, nervous headaches, was weak
and exhausted all the time and looked
like walking skeleton.
"My back and limbs would ache al
most continually and there were days
when / was absolutely helpless from
sick headache. 1 tried one doctor after
another but cannot say that they helped
me at all. My liver was sluggish and
I was troubled some with constipation
some day physician who has now
retired from practice met my husband
on the street and inquired about my
health. He advised my husband to get
some of Dr. Williams Pink Pills for me,
said they were a good medicine, better
for my trouble than he could put up. I
tried them, improved steadily and soon
was entirely cured. AS soon as the
leucorrhoea was cured the headaches
and other pains stopped. am entirely
well now but intend to continue to use
Dr. Williams Pink Pills ais a spring
tonic"
The genuine DR.. Williams Pink Pills
are sold by all druggists and by the DR..
Williams Medicine Company, Schenec-
tady, N. Y.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-01-11

and great grandfathers have DONE
But j. N. is not now the continuous,
rapid wanderer of the years gone by.
Even his iron constitution has yielded
to times influences. He is broken IN
health. But his restless spirit keeps
him on the occasional move. HIS
mind, more shattered than ever. is now
unable to carry a continuous thought
for more than a few minutes, yet his
memory of faces and names, which
was always one of his remarkable
characteristics, continues good. He
now spends considerable OF his time,
when his illness does not permit him
to travel, at the homes of relatives
living in McCutcheonSville, o., and Co
lumbus. He has sisters at both places.
For many years J. N. has been
called crazy" In a large sense, this
is without doubt true. His mind has
been impaired since time before the
civil war of the rebellion. His CONVEX
sation and his public speeches were
evidences of this fact. He could not
speak about anything intelligently for
long at a time. For a few sentences
he might give utterance to a brilliant
thought, blu. then he would wander off
into maze of words that no one could
follow, or. at least, form into sense.
He would talk about lifting the veil,
and assuming the pressure" etc., and
his theory for solving national ques
lions and party differences, but his au-
nIences we're never given the details
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-01-11

and Free went there. He was soon
engaged in a successful business, and
was rapidly on the road to fortune at
Maysville, when, in single night, IN
1852, fire practically destroyed the en-
tire business section of the town. The
building in which J. N. was located
was burned and almost everything ne
had was lost. His escape from the
building was miraculous, and the
nights horrors were of such a Ia
ture that his reason was again AFFECT
ed. For a few years he sought 70
bring fortunes smiles back to him but
was unsuccessful, and he returned to
his old home in Ohio. The condition
of his mind continued to grow worse,
and he was seized with the fancy that
he was the apostle of truth. He be-
gan lecturing tour, speaking on gov
ernmental questions and calling him.
self then "the Demosthenes of Amer
ica.' In the memorable presidential
campaign preceding the war of the re-
bellion he took part, not, however,
as a Republican or Democrat. He
campaigned independently, speaking
whenever and wherever his wander
ings took him. The breaking out of
the war evolved in his demented mind
his theory for the solution of the diff
ficulties that separated the north and
the south, theory which, If accepted,
he maintained would bring about
peace He claimed that both sides
were right, viewed from their own
standpoints,' and both wrong, viewed
from the standpoint of the other" His
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-01-11
The Immortal, j. II. Free, One
of the Most Unique Char
acterS of His Times.
MIND SHATTERED IN HIS YOUNG MANHOOD
Toured the Country the Demosthenes OF
America and Apostle of the Crutn and
Was Known by Thousands
Still Living in Ohio.

Columbus, O-The man in the pic
ture. presented in this "Story of
Strange Life" has been in the public
eye for over half century. He IS
known to hundreds of thousands OF
people in the middle western states
and TO hundreds of thousands more IN
the other states of the union, for dur
ing almost his entire life, now meas
ured by over four score of years, he has
been wanderer. AS 1.-The Apostle OF
Truth" he has probably spoken to
more people publicly and oftener than
any ether living man. In Ohio, In
diana, Illinois, Michigan and Wiscon-
stu he is known, by name and features,
more generally than any of the gov
ernors, congressman, or other public
men, and the same is true OF him IN
many of the other states, particularly
in the west
Let him enter almost any city or
town in these states now and pass
along the public streets, and, although
he may not have been there for years,
hundreds of those whom he met would
recognize him. His tall form, marked
features, and long gray locks hanging
down over his shoulders, with his
peculiarities of manner, would attract
attention. He would be stopped and
greeted by the initials of his Chris
tian name by many Of the men whom
he met, and the next issue of the daily
or weekly paper would have in it the
mention of the presence on the streets
of "the Immortal j. NJ, the Philoso-
pher and the Statesman" This has
been true of him since the days of the
war Of the rebellion 1t is true of
him now.
Is Not Dead, But Liveth.
Several times during the last few
years the report has gone out that
'the Immortal ]. N Free is dead" and
it was published in many of the news
papers of the country. There are very
many people who, having seen no
contradiction of the statement, now
believe that the report of his death
wos true. The Immortal J. NJ is not
dead; he yet liveth. | met him
or.y a few weeks ago on the streets
OF Columbus, o. While the strong,
vigorous health of former years has
gone, he is yet very much alive, and
it is possible that another generation
may come into the world to gaze upon
the old fellow and wonder at his eccen-
tricities, just as their grandfathers
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-01-11
YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO
SUFFER
From Constipation, Bowel and Stom-
ach Trouble.

O. What is the beginning of sickness?
A. Constipation.
O. What is Constipation?
A Failure of the bowels to carry off the
waste matter which lies in the alimentary
canal where it decays and poisons the en-
death under the name of some other dis
ease. Note the deaths from typhoid fever
and appendicitis, storach and bowel trou-
BILE at the present time.
Q. What causes Constipation!
A. Neglect to respond to the call of ma
ture promptly. Lack of exercise. Excess
sive brain work. Mental emotion and i'm
proper diet.
@. What are the results of neglected Con-
stipation?
A. Constipation causes more suffering
than any other disease. 1t causes rheu-
matism, colds, fevers, stomach, bowel,
kidney, lung and heart troubles, etc. 1t
is the one disease that starts all others.
Indigestion, dyspepsia. diarrhoea, loss, of
SLEEP and strength are its symptoms-piles
appendicitis and fstula, are caused by
Constipation. Its consequences are known
to all physicians, but few sufferers realize
their condition until it is too late. Won
en- become confirmed invalids as a result
of Constipation.
Q. Do physicians recognize this?
A. Yes. The first question your doctor
asks you Is are YOU COhStlpatSu' LAa'
is the secret.
@. Can it be cured?
A. Yes, with proper treatment. The
| common error is to resort to physics such
as pills, salts, mineral water, castor oil, in
| jections, etc, every. one OF which IS IN
furious. They weaken and increase the
malady. You know this by your own ex
| perience.
@. What then should be done to cure it!
| A. Get a bottle of Mull's Grape Tonic
at once. Mull's Grape Tonic will posi-
| lively cure Constipation and Stomach
| Trouble in the shortest space of time. Nc
other remedy has before been known tt
cure Constipation positively and perma
nently.
| Q. What is Mull's Grape Tonic?
A. 1t is a Compound with 40 per cent
of the juice of Concord Grapes. 1t exert'
peculiar strengthening, healing influ
ence upon the intestines. so that they car
do their work unaided. The process il
gradual, but sure 1t is not physic, bu
It cures Constipation, Dysentery, Stomach
and Bowel Trouble. Having a rich, fruit!
/ grape flavor, it is pleasant to take. AS
tonic it is unequalled, insuring the system
against disease. 1t strengthens and build
up waste tissue.
@. Where can Mulps Grape Tonic b
| had?
A. Your druggist sells it. The dola
bottle contains nearly three times the SO
cent size.
Good for ailing children and nursing
mothers.
A free bottle to all who have never usec
it because we know it will cure you.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-01-11

MY dear sir, / never allow any man
to beat ne in liberality. Twill meet you.
I'll throw III the other half"
Then, if the hotelkeeper resented
this summary method of settlement. and
protested that he could not stand that
way of dealing J. N. would tell him tha.
he had better sell out to some one
who could. The landlords knew him
so we'll that generally his bills were
marked d. b. long before he left the
hotel. He seldom imposed on them in
this manner more than once or twice a
year. and it became rule among them
to give him the free hand, for he never
remained with them "a hours at a
time.
the railroads. There was hardly a
railroad in the country on which he
did rot have a free annual pass, on
some of them life passes. 1t was a
contribution that he levied on railroad
presidents or superintendent ''for the
cause of TRUTH and there were few
who refused him. Until within the last
SeV0Fdl years Ho Cdilleu pOCheIIuA
of passes. Now his supply is limited,
and for this reason, and because of his
advancing years and broken health, he
does not get over the country so much
as he did formerly.
During his lifetime, for half century.
anyhow, he has been one of the most
continuous travellers in the country.
He seldom remained in a town long
er than a day. He seemed to want to
be on the move all the time. His was
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-01-11

of the theory, because his mind flew
off at tangent before he got 20 this
part of his speech. He was witty
at times, entertaining at times. but
for the most part his talk was tire
some and his audiences left the hal
or the public places where he was
speaking long before he had finished.
The mind of j. N. was early
wrecked. AS a boy and young man he
possessed brilliant mental attachments,
far superior to the youth of his
neigaborhood, and it was often said
that the future had in store high
honors and a useful career for Jacob
N. Free. He was the son of farm
er, and was born on farm near Nc
Cutcneonsville, a small village in Wy
andotte county, Ohio, on the main
road between Tifin and Upper San
dusky. His father, in addition to his
farm duties, followed teaching as a
profession, and taught the country
schools for years in that vicinity. The
old farm home in which j. N. was
born is yet standing along>the main
road, pointed out frequently to the
passer-by as the place that gave birth
to the wandering philosopher and
apostle of truth. j. N. was given
every advantage in the way of an early
education, and he improved his oppor-
tunities. He attended an academy and
carried off the honors of his class.
Then he studied law, was admitted to,
the bar, and entered upon the practice
of the profession.
Tried Murder Case.
There are several stories a1oat as
to the circumstances that led to the
reinforcement of his reason. One Of
them is that it occurred during the
trial, or, rather, just after its close,
of murder case. Not long after his
admission to the bar he was employed
to defend a man accused of murder.
j. N. believed implicitly that his client
was innocent, and he entered with all
his energies into his defense. For
several weeks before the trial took
place he worked continuously in the
preparation of the testimony and the
law points that would come up at it's
hearing.
The trial of the case lasted week.
During that time J. n. worked assid-
uously, far into the night, giving him
self scarcely any time for sleep. His
speech, the closing one for the defense,
was a master piece of eloquence, and
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-01-11

when he had finished, tired and worn
out, he left the courtroom and went
to his hotel to lie down. leaving his CO.
counsel to be present in the court
when the verdict of the jury was re-
turned Thoroughly exhausted, ]. N.
slept for several hours, being awakened
by knock at the door, To his "come
in" his client walked into the room
The jury had returned verdict of
not guilty, and the man had fastened
to Free to thank him tor his efforts in
his behalf.
During the conversation he confessed
to the young lawyer that he was really
guilty. Free, indignant and excited.
hastily threw on his coat, grabbed up
his hat, and rushed out of the room
to notify the judge of the terrible
mistake the jury had made. When
he reached the judges home he was
in a towering rage. hardly able to
explain the nature pf his mission.
The shock of the discovery that he
had cleared guilty murderer rem
dered him insane and threw him into
a violent fever. For weeks he lay
between life and death. and when
finally he recovered sufficiently to be
out, his health was so poorly that his
father thought it best for him to give
up study and the Law for awhile, aud
go west.
Lost His All in a Fire
About this time, 1S49. the gold
fever in California was at "a height,