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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-11
AN |GNOM|N|0US END.
FOR A CLEVER
FoRGER
Man Who victimized Grand
Forks and Fargo Hotel
Men, Caught.

H. Avian Auken. who recently
traversed this country. and victimized
Wahpeton, Fargo and Grand Forks
hotel proprietors out of the neat sum
Of $54.2S in the aggregate, was placed
under arrest Thursday at St. Ignace,
Mich. having continued the practice
there even more extensively than in
this part Of the country. A telegram
was received yesterday to the effect
that the man was under arrest and
warrant will be sworn out here in the
near future. Wahpeton and Grand
Forks were notified and will each take
rap at the fellow who did them out
of their United States money.
The checks, were signed by the H.
A. Van Auken Coal company of Mime
apolis. He came to his grief at Man
istique, Mich, and although he cleared
out of that town he was caught at st.
Ignace.
Besides victimizing North Dakota
people, it is known that he worked
his game at Wausau, Kaukauna, Osh-
kosh, Neenah, Manitowoc, Grand Rap
ids, Oconto, Marinette and two other
Wisconsin towns.
One of the very characteristic feat
ures about all of the transactions is
that all checks that have so far turned
up are for the sum of $54.28, which
will probably be the "28" expression
among clerks hereafter when checks
are presented,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-11
A VERY LARGE DEAL
" IN CANADIAN
LAND
A. s. Burrows, n. D. ALERT and
w. F. Winter Buy 5000
Acres for $4,000.

One Of the heaviest sales of Cana
dian land contaminated in Grand
Forks in several seasons was closed
In this city last evening by and be-
tween A. I. Birtch, Illinois agent of
the Saskatchewan Valley Land COM
pany, and A. S. Burrows of this city
and H. D. ALERT and w. F. Winter of
Langdon, whereby the latter three
parties purchase 5000 acres of farm
land situated near Saskatoon, N. w. T.
The consideration is reported to be
between $4,000 and $4,000.
The purchasers investigated the To-
cation and quality of the land before
concentrating the deal and feel that
their investment will ultimately prove
a profitable one. The entire 5000
acres are in single tract.
Mr.. Birtch, representative of the
selling company, makes his headquar-
tiers at Springfield. Ill. All parties to
the deal spent the night in this city.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-11
The Formation Of Coal.

The general results of the present
inquiry into the Transformation of
vegetable matter into coal may be
summarized as follows:
1. The change from peat to Ignite,
Ignite to bituminous coal, and blum
inous coal to anthracite is process Of
fractional distillation due to heat.
2. The heat may be applied locally
and with great intesity as In case
of volcanic action. or it may be inn
perceptible but applied throughout
long period of time.
3. In the latter case the action is
slow and of such slow intensity that
it is controlled largely by conditions
which accelerate or retard the process.
4. The principal condition control
ling iistillation of this character is
the porosity or impermeability of the
rocks which permits or retards the
escape of the gases that are formed
In the process.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-11
GARB OF ARGENTINA COWBOY.
Wears Biggest Trousers on Record
His Saddle and Whip.

Our friend the gaucho is as much in
evidence along the line to the west
as to the south in Argentina, says the
Los Angeles Times. He still sticks to
the inevitable poncho, but he has dis
carded the chiripa, a blanketlike gar
ment that the southern guacho wears
around his legs, or bombachos, which
is the name for absolutely the largest
trousers on record.
The bombachos in the first place
were, 1 believe, brought to Argentina
by the Basques. The things went
straight to the heart of the gaucho and
he, adopted them at once. Only he
has steadily insisted on simplifying
them, until today one leg of pair
of bombachos will house a small fam
lily. There is no particular point of
utility to be urged for these windbags,
but they serve to make their wearer
conspicuous figure when he rides
into town, which is reason enough for
the gaucho.
The recado or saddle used in the
west is much the same as in the south.
1t consists of a couple Of smooth
pieces Of wood to be laid on blanket
behind the horses withers. Over
these several thicknesses of fleece or
soft blankets are strapped, pair of
stirrups thrown over the whole and
the recado is ready for use. This
sounds like a crude arrangement, and
such it often is: nevertheless l have
heard number of Englishmen who
have used it claim that the recado
gives knee grip in the soft blankets
that insures seat more sure that
that possible in any saddle of hard
leather.
The most inseparable companion of
the gaucho of the west is his ribenka,
or whip. This has a heavily loaded
handle about foot and half long,
which terminates in thick, single or
double thong of rawhide of the same
length as the handle. The handle is
sometimes covered with hide, or, again
heavily inlaid with silver. A blow from
the handle of a ribenka will fell
horse and cut from its lash will tear
open cash in the flank of a tough
skinned mule.
The gaucho of the south fights with
his knife in one hand and his folded
pOncho in the other as a shield. The
western gaucho substitutes the riben-
ka for the poncho, and must make a
far more formidable opponent. His
great facon, or knife, reposes most of
the time in his belt; his ribenka never
leaves his hand during the day and at
night he sleeps with the thong about
his wrist.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-11
DID STENS[ANO GO
THRU GRAND !.
FORKS?
Local Police Officers Think
Defaulting Chicago Bank
President Was Here.

did Paul o. Stensland, the default
ing president of the Milwaukee Avenue
State bank of Chicago. pass night in
Grand Forks?"
A member o. the local police force
believes he did. At least, If he did
not, then 1t was his double who board
ed the Winnipeg train one morning
this week. The officers lid not at that
time have any description of the miss
ing banker, but since then the local
department has received from Chicago
photographs of this much wanted man.
and now the blue coats firmly believe
he was here.
Stensland Is the man through whose
crooked transactions thousands of peo-
pie lose their hard-earned savings, the
total amount taken, 1t is stated, being
nearly million dollars.
Stenslani is 50 years of age; height,
5 it. 9 or 10 inches; weight, 200 lbs.
light complexion; light, sandy hair,
quite gray and wavy3 had full beard
but is now smooth-shaven; prominent
blue eyes; square chin and full Jaws;
Norwegian and speaks with slight ac-
cent; very nervous temperament;
straw hat and light clothes when last
seen.
He is wanted on warrant sworn
out by c. c. Jones week ago charg-
ing him with receiving deposits after
insolvency as president of the MIL.
waukee Avenue State bank of Chicago,
inc
An Associated Press report publish
ed today in the telegraph columns
would seem to discredit the theory that
Stensland journeyed this way in seek
ing safety.
Missine Criminals.
North Dakota, as is usual at this
time of the year, is just now a mecca
for criminals and the police officials
have to exercise more than ordinary
watchfulness. Chief Lowe during the
past week has received notices fron,
police superintendent. from different
parts Of the country asking him to be
on the lookout for at least dozen
criminals who are believed to have
headed this way. Some are wanted
for, murder and others for lesser
crimes.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-11
VETERANS
tcont,nued from Page l.,

all the organizations. In the evening
there will be a public camp meeting
and camp fire In the Auditorium with
addresses, by speakers of national
prominence
Wednesday morning the annual en-
campment parade will be held. The
line Of march will be little less than
two miles over level paved streets.
The afternoon vii be occupied by regi-
mental and brigade reunions, and in
the evening the Woman's Relief Corps
will give their customary reception
in honor of the Chief
and his staff. ..'.
Thursday the sessions of the nation
al encampment will open in the Audi
forum. The Woman's Relief Corps
and the Ladies of the G. A. r. will
meet In annual session the same day.
In addition there will be numerous re-
unions of the Society Of Army of the
Tennessee and other bodies of veter-
ans. ...s s.ra
Candidates to Succeed Tanner.
For the coveted Office Of Command
er-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the
Republic to succeed Corporal" James
Tanner there are several candidates in
the race, notably Past Department
Commander Robert B. Brown of
GAINESVILLE, Ohio; P. H. Coney of To-
peka, Kas., and Charles G. Burton of
Nevada, Mo. The advance guard of
veterans on the field are already quiet
ly campaigning in behalf of their fav-
orite candidates, and it looks like a
close and interesting contest, with,
possibly, Commander Brown in the
lead
Commander Brown is an active
Grand Army man and served during
the war with the Fifteenth Ohio In
fantry. Department Commander Co.
ney of Kansas fought with the famous
One Hundred and Eleventh New York
Infantry from the beginning of the
war to Appomattox. He also served
with the Fourth New York Heavy Ar
tillery. Comrade Burton of Missouri
served with the Nineteenth Ohio In
fantry. Like Commander Brown, he,
too, Is past department commander
Of Ohio. E9a
United States Senator Buckley of
Connecticut was mentioned some time
ago as probable candidate for Com
mander-in-C Chief, but Comrade Bulke-
ley quietly withdrew his name, stating
that his duties as a publis servant re-
quired his time and attention for the
present, but that sometime in the fu-
ture he might permit himself to be a
candidate for the highest office in the
gift of his beloved comrades.
Equally interesting will be the con-
tests for Office among the Woman's
Relief Corps, Ladies of the G. A. R.,
and other affiliated organizations. Ev-
cry available hall and number of
churches have been pressed into SER
vice to accommodate the meetings of
these various bodies. The registers at
the various headquarters show the
number of early arrivals is fully up
to the average of previous years, SO
that large and representative at
tendance at each of theconventions is
assured. While the middle west nat
urally will be most in evidence many
special trains bearing delegates and
visitors are reported on their way from
all parts of the east and from all the
region beyond the Rocky mountains.
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ATTACHMENTS ON
PROPERTY LEVIED
San Francisco Policy Holders
Seek to Recover From
Companies.
MOST IMPORTANT ACTION

Associated Press 70 The Evening Times.
New York, Aug. 1.-THE most i'm
portant action, from the standpoint of
the fire insurance companies, that has
been taken since the recent San Fran
cisco disaster. was that of yesterday,
when attachments were ievfedeon pro-
perty of the Transatlantic Fire In
surance company of Hamburg, held by
the trustees in this city, as we'll as in
the possession of the state ,superin-
tendent of insurance. This action.
taken by attorneys retained by the
San Francisco policy holders, was due
to the refusal of the company to nay
claims on fire losses at San Francisco
on the ground that the destruction by
fire was an act of providence, except
ed in its form of policy.
AS most of the trust funds of the
company are in New York state the
policy holders decided to bring the ac-
ton there.
Under the laws of this state is is re-
quired that trust funds similar to
those of the fire insurance company
be deposited in the sttae, and the state
superintendent of insurance has on
deposit with him $565 900 of the COM
pany's money. An attachment was
served on him yesterday for that
amount. The state superintendent,
however, considers himself in a posi-
ton similar to that of a receiver of a
corporation. and will take no action
in the matter personally,
AS the amount of claims is over
100000, attachments will be levied on
property of the company in Hamburg.
Germany, and also on property held
by the trustees in this city.
The refusal of this fire insurance
company to pay claims caused consid-
cradle comment among fire insurance
officials yesterday. 1t is said that
other companies will refuse to pay on,
policies, and will have the cases taken
to the courts for adjudication. II
such action is taken it will mean long
litigatiOn
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-11
Australian Agency.

General Bray sends from
Melbourne the statement that Capt.
r. NJ. Collins. secretary of the Aus
tralian defense department, has been
appointed to take charge of federal
agency which the Australian govern
ment has decided to open in London.
The duties of the new agent will be
the purchase of all war material and
stores required by Australia, hitherto
purchased through the agents general
of the various Australian states in
London and the collection of informa-
ton on defense matters. etc. Ameri-
can manufacturers of war material
and stores who desire to do business
with Australia should communicate
with Captain Collins. the Australian
commonwealth agent, London, Eng
land.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-11
STOKESvILLE. NEWS.

Special COFrespondence to The Evening
Times.
Crystal, N. D., Aug. l1.-Harvest Is
now in full swing, or would be If there
were enough laborers.
Rev. Father Weber conducted mis-
sion service in st. Bernards church
this week. ~ol,
Mr. and Mrs. Burke visited at
Hoople on Sunday.
John Fay has returned from Sas-
katchewan. He reports everything
booming in that country.
Mrs. and Miss Switzer have return
ed from pleasure trip and visit at
Banff Springs, N. w. T. .,..
Mrs. O'Toole, who has been visiting
her sister, returned to Thief River
Falls Saturday.
. Mr. Fitzmaurice arrived home from
Mohall Monday.
Thomas Reilly is erecting a gran
airy.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-11
Chased 4 Tramp.

One of the citizens who lives in the
woods gave tramp something to
think about this morning. The Weary
Willie called and insisted on being
fed. The tramp became abusive and
the citizen went after him in a man
ner that told the hobo If overtaken he
would not be able to work for several
days. 1t is possible he never made
quicker use of his legs. The tramps
are becoming something Of nuisance
in that part of the city and a few
such experiences will be worth some
thing to them. - Ft,''.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-11

There are now five British peeresses
who were actresses: May Darlington
LADY de Clifford. Belle Billion (Coun-
tess Clancarty), Connie Gilchrist
Countess of Orkney,), Rosie Boot
(Marchioness of Headfort) and Anna
Robinson Countess of Rosslyn).
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-11
TEST AUTOMOBILES. VT
.. - -,
Army Officers Greatly Interested in
Result.

Associated Press Cable to The Eyenins
Washington, D. c., Aug. 11.-Army
officers are greatly interested in the
result of the pratical test of auto
mobiles to be made at the camps of
instruction this summer. The army
possesses four Of these vehicles, three
of which are touring cars, the fourth
being "a freight carrier. Army Of
ficers at present have not much faith
in the automobiles for military pur-
poses. 1t is bound to be useful to
some extent, such as for ambulance
purposes and also as special wagon
for signal corps uses. Generally
speaking, however, the uncertainty as
to good roads and the frequent nee
essity of going into comparatively I'M
travelled parts of the country will
leave the main reliance still on the
trusty army mule.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-11
Grover Coming

F. Grover is expected to arrive from
Menominee tomorrow to confer with
local parties in reference to the secur-
ing Of the old Lodgard corner for the
erection of a large building. 1t is re-
ported that local people have offered
to erect $4,000 building on the lot
and at the end of six years to have
the improvements become a part Of
the realty, the builders having the use
of the building during that time free
OF rent. This would enable the, build
ing to be erected without waiting for
the determination of the title by the
cn,Irt t''
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-11
A Hay. Ride.

Several of the young people enjoyed
a hay ride last night, and in addition
to the merriment Of the ride itself
there were several numbers not down
on the program. One young man from
the west side went to sleep when the
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-11
The Building Boom.

The work, Of rebuilding the burnt
district goes on at a rapid rate. The
immense livery barn of Smith & Sim
clair is nearly under roof and will be
ready for complete occupancy in a
few weeks. The brick work on the.
new bank building is almost to the
first floor. Brick laying commenced
today on the Sullivan building. The
new hotel will be started in short
time and it is thought the erection
of the building on the old Lodgard
corner will be possible. The title to
this property being in litigation is the
cause of the delay so far. ''f'.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-11
He Headed In.

A story has leaked out that GER
tain gentleman attempted to instruct
a city official how to conduct his Of
fee and told him where he should
head in. The citizen headed in him
self and reported that a pair Of steps
had hit him in the face.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-11
One Of Four.

North Dakota examination for
licensed embalmers and but four of
them passed. One of the successful
four was Mrs. d. ]. Sullivan of this
city. She is the only woman holding
a similar license from that state.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-11
Visiting Old Home.

Mrs. o. A. Thoreson and her daugh-
ter, Miss Theresa, will leave tonight
for st. Paul, where they will make a
visit with friends, and from there they
will 60 to their old home at Grants.
burg, Wis, to visit old scenes and
friends. They expect to be absent
about month. Miss Theresa Is TAX
ing her annual vacation, and the
fidelity with which she has filled. her
position as cashier of the Arneson
store will give the vacation double
enjoyment.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-11

II fortune disregard thy claim,
Don't hang thy head in fear and shame,
But marry the girl you love best.
Rocky Mountain Tea will do the rest.
=. ..,~, Lion Drug Store.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-11
Finished Harvest,

Smith &. Sinclair finished cutting
wheat on their farm near the city
yesterday, they being so far as known
the first to do so in this part of the
county. F. J. Duffy will start his
threshing rig Monday, and by the mid
die of next week the crop will be pref
ty we'll in shock. The crop with all
the dark forbodings of the early part
of the season will be an average one.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-11
Still Very Low.

Jerome Bosard, whose illness has
been noted in the Evening Times, is
still very low and but little hope of
his recovery is entertained.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-11

While enjoying an evening stroll
don't forget that f. ]. Cummings. go
Demers Ave-, East Side. makes 8
specially of Ice Cream Sundays. Fine
Ice Cream Parlors. Remember he
keeps Ice Cream Cones nice and fresh
A large soda fountain, and all good
things for the palate-get the habit
and come over-left hand side a. yos
90 up town.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-11
4 ATTlD|'.E||t
z28EH$8XESF&RKZ

One of the most fashionable and
elegant weddings of the season &C.
curing on the East Side took place
this afternoon at 4:3O O'Clock when
Miss Lucy w. McNicol. daughter of
MIR. and, Mrs. Duncan McNicol, was
welded to Mr.. Oscar w. Edwards of
McCana, N. D., son Of T. o. Edwards,
formerly prominent farmer of Nc
Gamma, now Of this city. The marriage
church in East Grand Forks and the
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
]. X. Burleson in the presence Of
large audience Of invited guests. The
church never looked more like
bridal bower than on this occasion
when SO many loving friends of the
young couple had preferred their aid
toward its decorating. Quantities Of
sweet peas, nasturtiums and aspara-
gus, with ported plants and ferns,
served for its adornment. The bride
was very fair in her dainty gown of
soft white silk and carrying brides
roses. Her bridesmaid was charming
also Miss Lucy Comings of East Grand
Forks, gowned in white peau-de-chene
silk and carrying pink carnations. Mr..
Will Nesbit of Grand Forks attended
the groom. During the ceremony Mrs.
Paul Hops in her pleasing contralto
rendered for vocal, solo, Il Love
You Truly" Mr.. James Brown played
Mendelssohn's wedding march. Inn
mediately after the ceremony the
bridal party repaired to the brides
home, where reception was held and
an elegant wedding luncheon was
served. The young people leave. this
evening for few weeks stay in Min
neapolis, after which they will return
and go at once to housekeeping at
McCanna, where Mr.. Edwards is en-
gagged In the mercantile business.
Many valuable and useful wedding
gifts were showered ON the happy
young people by their admiring
friends and relatives. Friends through
out the county and East Grand Forks
extend most cordial congratulations.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-11
Will Return Home.

Miss Violet. Daubenberg, who has
been spending few weeks with her
sister. Miss Laura, in this city. will
return to her home at Crookston this
evening. Miss Laura will go over to
that city also and spend Sunday with
home folks. -<a
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Old.Timer Here.

Oswald Roellig, formerly popular
citizen of this place and now manager
of the Gund Brewing company at
Mondak, Montana, is here for visit
with friends and to attend the McNicol-
Edwards nuptials.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-11

=" w. H. Kelsey, real estate, has opened
his new Office at 20 N. Fourth street.
Both phones, No. 20. He will do
general real estate business. Give
him a call.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-11

Some Italian steamers now make the
voyage from Genoa to New York in
IL days.
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On the Sick List.

Miss Ruby Franklin is rather
indisposed at her home.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-11
A Days. Outing.

A Days Outing.
MIR. and Mrs. B. G. Skulason and
the children will 60 to Cavalier this
evening and from that point they will
drive to Mr.. Skulason's old home,
Mountain, tomorrow. They will re-
turn Monday. 49, 80,
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The Gallagher Estate Sale.

The sale of the interest on the late
Alexander Gallagher in the partner
ship business of Lynch & Gallagher
was sold yesterday to w. D. McClin-
took Of Rugby, the price paid being
S17 O00
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Taking Vacation.

Mrs. D. Enright will leave tomor-
row evening for Minneapolis and st.
Paul, where she will spend couple
of weeks in a well-deserved vacation.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-11

party were nearly home and it was
determined not to waken him and he
slept on the hay till wakened by some
passing workmen this morning. The
team carried the wagon into a ditch
at one place and four Of the girls
were dumped into the mud.
Miss Peale Garner goes to Fargo
tonight, where she will visit with
friends for a few days.
Visiting Sisters.
Mrs. Theo. Myers leaves tonight for
Chicago, where she will spend several
weeks visiting her sisters.
on for st. Paul.
Miss Maud Buckley leaves this even
ing for st. Paul. where she will visit
friends and relatives for a month.