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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-18
LAST OF TRIBE
Old Sam the Only Survivor of
His Race in Grand Forks
County.

The assessment rolls of Grand Forks
county, where they perused through
and through, would tell some inter-
esting stories. For example:
Where twenty years ago more than
five hundred yoke of work oxen tugged
and pulled at squeaky Red river carts.
or hauled the pillow that was to make a
vast farming district of a wilderness
that had been even more vast. there
is now to be found just one lonesome.
decrepid. bony old on. He is the prop
erty of Guy W. Corbin. a well-known
farmer OF the township of Larimore
The assessors valuation on old Sam,
for Samuel is the oN's name. was SIC.
The county board of equalization
thought the amount too large. and
SANS assessed valuation as disclosed
by the corrected assessment is $l2
Time will be. and that not very far
distant. when the big circus men,
ageries. such as that of Ringling's.
will be displaying as rarity in the
animal kingdom the old Red river
OK. who was by no means small
factor in the up-building of the north
west. In early days before horses
were numerous. it was nothing to see
seven or eight yoke of oxen Juggling
and hauling on a single load.
This is the second year that Grand
Forks county has contained but one
on. Formerly there were many, but
nowadays steers are used mostly to
furnish food for the people, business
for the packer and jobs for federal
meat inspectors.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-18
BROKEN NECK
Valuable Horse Fell in Run
ming Races at Hillsboro
and Was Killed.

There was bad accident at the
Hillsborough races which opened yes
terday when runner owned by Butler
OF st. Paul fell in a mix-up and was
SO seriously injured that it had to be
killed.
The accident occurred in the five
eighths of mile event and the horses
got away In bunch. In making the
first turn, the runner which was killed
got into a pocket and was either
jostled or stumbled, going down in q
heap and throwing its rider, who for
tunately escaped serious injury. The
animals neck was either broken Or so
seriously wrenched as to necessitate
killing it.
This horse was one of a string of
three recently bought by Mr.. Butler
and was considered strong candidate
for the event in which it was killed.
Will Tichenor and John Cronin went
down to attend the races this morning
among other well-knowp race lovers.
Della Downey is entered in some of
the events today and will go to Fargo
later.
The attendance at the races yester-
day was not large, but a bigger crowd
Is expected for the second day. The
races yesterday were slow.
In the 1928 pace and 1920 trot, Miss
Idol, entered by Lille Bros, won in
straight heats. In the 2:14 pace and
2:o9 trot. Baby Lou, T. L. Murphy's
fine little mare, won in straight heats,
with Ipswich Boy second and Geo. w.
third. Following is the summary of
the harness events:
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-18
CONFERENCE OPENS.
Bible Study at Chautauaua to Begin
Today-Many Will Attend.

A large number of local people
went to Devils Lake last evening to
be in attendance at the second annual
meeting of the North Dakota Bible
conference which opens today at
ChautauQua. The program is as fol-
lows:
9:15 a. m.-The Primary Depart
ment; (a) Characteristics; 90 Organ
ization, Mrs. S. P. Johnson.
9:45 a. m.-The Institution: (a)
Equipment; (O Business End, Mr..
John Orchard.
1918 a. m.-Teaching Training; (aI
Internationally; (b) Spiritually, Rev.
Geo. R. Merrill. D. D., Minneapolis.
1900 a. m,-"Our Common Faith
and Aims" Rt. Rev. Cameron Mann.
d. D.. Protestant Episcopal bishoD Of
North Dakota.
1880 a. m.-"The Inter-Church
Conference on Federation in New
York city, in November, 1906" Rev.
E. P. Robertson. D. D., president Wes-
ley college.
2:30 p. m-"Should Church Fed
Grafton be Formed in North Dakota ~
r. B. Griffith. Esq.
300 p. m.-"Proposed Plan for
Forming a State Federation" Rev.
G. J. Powell.
$3.50 p. m.-General Discussion OF
Plan.
4:3O p. m.-Dr. Pratt has consented
to give his renowned series of lectures
on Satan: First, 1.-THE Origin of
Satan," Rev. J. R. Pratt, d. b.. AL
bany, N. Y.
500 p. m.-Address- 1.-THE Move
ment Towards Union of Churches in
Canada" Rev. F. B. DuVal, D. D.,
Winnipeg.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-18
Building Inspector Desires Places Of
Amusement to Conform With Law.

A very important meeting of the
fire, water and light committee was
held yesterday afternoon, and much
business was disposed of as result,
says the Winnipeg Free Press of Tues
day. Tenders will be called for the
construction of the necessary build
ings on the high pressure system site.
The Winnipeg theatre will likely be
closed pending alterations which will
bring it into conformity with the by
laws. Arrangements are to be made
to alleviate the crowded condition of
the city hall, which is characterized by
the mayor as disgrace to civiliza-
ton" A committee acting with the
city solicitor will seriously go into the
matter of the bringing of power into
the city without the latter's consent,
by the Street Railway company; $685.
600 will be raised for the construction
of new fire stations and apparatus. A
motion was passed that tenders for
cassions and machinery for two new
wells be called for Immediately. The
theatre is controlled by Con Walker,
manager of the bread basket circuit.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-18
Bright Young Lawyer.

The Black Hills Journal, published
at Rockford, 8. D., has the following
relative to Frank A. Bangs, brother
of George A. Bangs of this city. Mr.
Bangs is practicing law there and is
highly spoken of as a rising light in
his profession. The Journal says:
Rockford celebrated the Fourth with
old-time enthusiasm. There was a
program in the morning at which Rev.
Fowler. of Spearfish, gave the invoca-
ton and A. McKirthan read the
Declaration of independence, and the
Rockford quartet gave a number of
selections. Hon. Frank D. Bangs, Of
Rapid City, delivered the Grafton of the
day in true patriotic style. From
those who heard him it was learned
that he gave mastery address. Mr..
Bangs is painstaking young lawyer
who is keeping up the well-known ex-
cellent reputation in the law the
Bangs family has heretofore had
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-18
STOLE JEWELS
Williston Jewelry Store Clean.
ed by Thieves-No Clue
Obtainable.

Word has been received here of the
burglary of large jewelry store at
Williston Monday. 1t is said that prac-
tically everything In the store in the
way of watches, rings, diamonds, gold
and silverware was taken.
The Williston police have no clue
to the burglary and have instructed
the police of surrounding cities and
villages to arrest all suspicious char
acters. From the clean sweep that the
burglars made, it is thought that they
are professionals. They seem to have
completely covered their tracks.
The exact amount Of the loss has
not been ascertained. but it will prob
ably be in the thousands of dollars.
Practically everything Of value in the
store was taken.
The burglary furnishes further evil
dence of the fact that band of pro-
fessional hold up artists are operating
in the northwest. The police believe
that the Williston band is connected
with the band of hold up artists who
have been operating extensively in
North Dakota recently.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-18
WOULD CLOSE SHOP.
Blacksmfths Of the City Plan to Make
Grand Forks Day at Fair q
Holiday.

Local blacksmiths are agitating the
question of closing shop on the 9th,
Grand Forks day at the state fair, and
taking day of that they may take
In the excursion to that city from
Grand Forks and see the sights of the
big fair.
Already several of the owners of
the leading shops have agreed to this
and 1t seems likely that all will agree
to the same. The blacksmiths are of
the opinion that "all work and no play
makes Jack dull boy" and together
with the crowds sure to attend they
are anxious to see the races and other
attractions at the fair. The question
will be fully decided soon and an
nouncement made In the papers.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-18
HIS OLD HOME
Rev. F. E. R. Miller Enjoys
Trip to Scenes of Boyhood
Days.

Rev. F. E. R. Miller returned from
his trip to Omaha today. He went there
as delegate of the Baptist Young
Peoples society to attend the fifteenth
annual convention of the B. Y. P. u.
of America. He will make complete
report next Sunday morning at a
special rally meeting at 1890 o'clock.
While away Mr.. Miller visited his boy
hoods home in Weeping Water, Neb.,
after seventeen years absence. He
also stopped over a day in Mime
apolis to see his father and sister who
reside there. Great things were done
in the young peoples convention at
Omaha and bright future lies before
the 100000 Baptist young people of
the country. The next annual meet
ing will be held at Spokane, Wash.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-18
Not for YearS.

c. L. GRADER, deputy clerk of court,
has just received a letter from F.
King, his brother-in-law, who is
resident of Oakland, CAL, and who has
been engaged in business in San
Francisco for the past ten years or
more, in which the writer states that
San Francisco, as a result of her dis
aster, has lost fully 100000 of her
population. And that owing to the
enormous rentals charged for ground
and to other causes, he believed it will
be years before the city will be re-
stored to its normal condition. Mr..
Ring and Thos. F. GRADER, the latter a
brother Of c. L. GRADER, are interested
in the Big Creek Placer Mining COM
pany, which has some valuable prop
erty holdings in that state. They re-
port bright prospects for big Clean
up."
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-18
HOLMES WON'T
Prominent Democrat Has ND
Desire for Governorship
Race.

. = . . > : = 80 = . - &%A&@ .
: ID. N. Holmes OF this city has .
NO aspirations for try Ut the .
= governOrsklp race ON the demo. .
: cratic ticket. He fayors John o
Burke of Devils Lake and thinks .
the race In any event will be q .
losing one. The insurgents will y
. go back to the republican party. .
= &ss@S%&@&$%@%@@~a@@ 8
d. NJ. Holmes. the we'll known insur-
ance man and one OF the most prom
inent democrats in the state. has no
gubernatorial bee lowering about his
head piece. Mr.. Holmes once made
the run for this office o.; the demo-
cratic ticket and though he glrded his
loins. put In the cash and worked
faithfully. he lost He is of the opinion
that while the democratic party is
stronger today In the state than 1t
was. the possibilities of their winning
in the campaign this fall are remote,
ones.
Would YOU accept the nomination
for the governorship," was asked Mr..
Holmes this morning by the writer.
NO sir" was his emphatic reply. II
once made the run for that office and
I cannot afford to make another. I
would not accept the nomination for
the reason that l cannot afford to
make campaign. ! favor John Burke
Of Devils Lake for the nomination. He
Is good lawyer and good man.
The democratic party has plenty of
reasons for coming before the people
fon G,,t In A.
insurgents to line up with them.
With the exception Of few, the in
surgents will go back to the party and
support the ticket"
Regarding the fact that the republi-
cans have embodied in their resolu-
tons one recommending the extension
of the primary election law, Mr..
Holmes is of the opinion that it is not
Stealing democratic thunder" as a
democrat recently put it to the writer.
THAT principle belongs to no one
party but It is common sense. The
present primary law is inadequate and
should be extended. Every thinking
man knows that" were his words.
1t looks more and more like John
Burke for the governorship but that
Mr.. Duis has friends is also a GER
tainty and that he has aspirations
seems equally certain.
One over jealous democrat this
morning was of the opinion that
should Mr.. Duis secure the nomin-
alton, he would defeat Governor
Sarles. This opinion the gentleman
has mostly to himself and it has few
seconds.
The democratic convention to be
held in Minot on the End of August
will witness some fire works and it
looks as though Burke would have the
privilege of being an also ran at the
polls next fall
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-18
known Here.

Bismarck Tribune: Mr.. NJ. l.. Nc
Cormack of Summit avenue, st. Paul,
have announced the engagement of
their daughter Mollie to Captain Har-
ley B. Ferguson, corps of engineers,
U. S. A. The bride is a former Bis
marck girl. having lived here dur
ing her fathers term as secretary of
the territory, 1SS6-1sS9, and host of
friends in this city will extend con-
CALCULATIONS.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-18
Not Drowned Out.

According to well-known farmer
who is in today the chicken crop in
the valley will not be short this fall,
nut on the contrary will be good and
despite the rains the chicks have
thrlved and are plentiful. Sportsmen
are even now beginning to get out
their equipments for overhauling and
there will be plenty OF sport when the
season opens.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-18
Widow Amounted.

Judge l.. K. Hassel this morning ap-
pointed Mrs. Maude P. Barnard adj
ministratrix of the estate of her late
husband, Harry Barnard, whose death
occurred few weeks ago as the re-
suit of fall from Great Northern
engine upon which he was employed
as fireman. The purpose of the ap-
pointment is that the widow may
legally collect the deceased's salary
and settle up number of other mat
tiers pertaining to his business rela-
lions with the Great Northern.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-18
A Swell Place,

George A. Wheeler, the well-known
printer, is moving into his new quar-
tiers in the postofice building and will
have. when settled, a fine business
establishment. Painting and fitting up
the rooms is under way and most of
the machinery has been moved up from
below. Mr.. Wheeler is now wonder
ing where he kept all of the stuff he
had In the basement he is vacating, for
the new location is pretty we'll filled.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-18
HOUSE BARGAINS
e. j. Lander s. Co.

seim MSss e. g s,x :, ,a house on
narn on premises CITY water n.
house. Let US show this to you.
,h 4, e. A seyen-room house
terms. S''ee1e
b8sn@ei6o0. Good house and barn
on North Fourth Street. so IT. Iot
The barn has city water but the
house has not
B76s-&20oos Two houses on Chest
n n,uI street, close in. One rents for"
$500. Beautiful location,
nsOS-el7Oo. A six-room house on
walnut St Good we'll on premises.
5000 brtcked up CELLAR so IT. lot.
Bsi0-$f0S0. Six-room house in the
south end. Fine lot with large nice
shade trees: Good wood shed on
premises. This Is an exceedingly
B745-slsoo. A seven-room house in
location. 4oxf4o Il. lot. rhe house
mas city water and sewer and is
bargain. $66e to 800 cash. the, bal
ance can be arranged for in monthly
payments.
BG7l-s2loo. $500 cash. balance in
monthly payments. A nice seven
room house with good barn. we'll and
cistern in good locality. Fine
lot with large nice shade trees. This
Is located in the south end.
BsiS. Fine corner lots in Skid
more's Addition for $125 each. These
lots are 5Ox140 IT.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-18
Goes to Canada.

Jacob Michaels. who has been EN-
ployed by A. P. Swanson in the Hotel
Dacotah tonsorial parlors. left today
for Medicine Hat, n. w. T.. where he
will be employed at his trade in
large barber shop. He will be with
Bert Jouin, who was also formerly in
Mr.. SwansOn's employ.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-18
On Hannah Line.

1t is rumored that the officials of the
Great Northern are considering a
change in the running time on the
Hannah branch of the Great Northern.
Under the proposed schedule this train
instead of leaving Grand Forks in the
morning and arriving at Hannah
about noon, will leave Hannah in the
morning, arrive here about noon and
leave on the return north about p. m.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-18
Arranged Another Match.

kid" Lee of Minot has received a
Geographic communication from Great
Falls, Mont, where fight is desired
between Lee and Perry Queenan, a
Chicago man. The fight if closed will
be pulled off about Aug. 8 at Great
Falls. Lee has a fight on at Minot
with Nelson about the same time.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-18
DufOur Making Good.

Cliff Dufour, the well-known Crook
ston newspaper man, was in this morn
ing between trains enroute to Fargo
where he will superintend an exhibit
at the state fair to be put in by the
American Biscuit company of Crook
ston, which he represents. Cliff is
making good as salesman and says
his company is prospecting.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-18
A Challenge.

The undersigned hereby challenges
Peter Kapsalis, the Greek, who styles
himself the champion pool player of
North Dakota, to match game of
fifty balls, for side bet of $40 each,
said match to be played upon the
Dacotah parlor tables, as per his own
agreement of recent date. Any rules
agreeable to the said Kapsalis shall
govern but said match must be played
within ten days.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-18
Ship Remains.

The remains of the late Mrs. Julia
F. Burr, whose death occurred yester-
day morning, will be shipped this eve
ming to ST. Paul where tomorrow the
final services will be held either from
the home of her son or daughter, or
one of the Methodist churches. The
members of the family residing here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester r. Fradenburg,
will accompany the body.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-18
Mr.. Red Raspberry.

The shipments of red raspberries
to this city from Washington are i'm
mense and the early morning trains
bring in such quantities that the Great
Northern depot looks like Water or
Market street in Chicago. Berries are
at reasonable prices and the ship
ments will continue for two weeks.
Many local housewives are putting up
large quantities of the fruit
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-18
SAID TWAS TRUE
That She Had Married Payne-Mrs.
Carter Talks to David BelascO.
Associated Press to The Evening Times

New York. July 1S.-"Mrs. Carter is
married. l have spoken to her over
the long distance telephone, and she
admits the story is true"
Thus spoke David Belasco. when
asked by reporter whether the mar
riage of Mrs. Leslie Carter to VIM. l..
Payne. a young actor, had been con-
firmed.
Heavily yelled, Mrs. Carter and some
friends. who had been stopping at the
Hotel Touraine, Boston, left late today
in an automobile. Mr.. Payne was not
in the party. 1t was said the motorists
were bound for New York. Earlier in
the day Mr.. Payne and number of
friends were seen in an automobile.
Just before Mrs. Carter left the hotel
she again declined to discuss the re-
port Of her marriage.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-18
Could Not Attend.

Attorney George A. Bangs. who was
to attend the meeting of the grand
lodge, Knights of Pythias, at Dickin-
son, was unable to do so and will
leave for Fessenden tonight where he
appears as counsel in the famous dam
age case mentioned in these columns
last evening.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-18
Miss Crossman Here.

Miss Henrietta Crossman. who is
to appear in Mary. Mary, Quite Con-
trary" at the Metropolitan this even
ing, is at the Dacotah. Miss Cross
man was fatigued from her journey
and unable to see newspaper men this
morning Theatergoers are promised
treat in the production at the Met
rODOlitan this evening.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-18
will Go East.

1t has practically been decided that
Miss Jessie Bierly, the talented young
pianist of this city, will go east to
take course In the Philadelphia con-
servatory of music and will leave the
fore part of August for her studies
there. Miss Bierly has exceptional
talent and her admirers are predict
ing great future for her. She will
visit at Minneapolis enroute with the
family of A. A. Daniels and also at
Niagara Falls.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-18
Nexton Beers Pleased.

The Odd Fellows entertained Il
large number of their friends last
evening at social session. during
which Newton Beers, an impersonator
of national reputation, characterized
in monologue the fraternal play David
and Jonathan. The recital was an en-
joyable one and thoroughly appreciat-
ed by the large number In attendance.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-18
Select Mckenzie.

Fargo Morning Call: President Scott
of the state fair association stated
yesterday that Hon. Alexander McKen-
zie OF Bismarck, one of North Da-
kotas best known and honored citi-
zens, would be superintendent of the
state fair next week. Mr. Mckenzie
has accepted the offer of this respon-
sible position and will contribute
materially to making the fair a sue
cess.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-18
Bangs FayOrs Duis.

Tracy R. Banks has returned from
Pembina where he has been attending
court for several days. Asked as to
whether or not he would be can
didate for the democratic nomination
for governor he said he would not I'M
der any circumstances be candidate
for any office. He thinks Mayor Duis
will be the candidate and that men
should be selected who are not only
willing to be offered up as sacrifice
but who are covetous of the honor.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-18
Made Good Time.

o. Young and F. Lyons, the we'll
known sporting goods dealer, were
given very rapid ride in the touring
car Franklin brought to this city by
Minneapolis parties recently The gen.
uemen were taken over a country road
at the rate of AZ miles an hour and
that they are here to tell the story is
because of the good qualities of the
machine. according to Mr.. Lyons.
The Minneapolis party came up to
take in the circus and to exhibit the
Franklin and the machine attracted
many admirers here.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-18

Lord Avebury, otherwise Sir John
Lubbock, was the first person in Eng
land to have his photograph taken.
M. Daguerre. the inventor of the art.
came to London to patent his discoy-
cry and paid an early visit to Lord
Avebury's father. The son was play-
ing In the garden and was successfully
photographed.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-18
Shrine Meeting.

Alvah P. Clayton, the imperial poten-
tate, Mystic Shrine of the world, will
visit Fargo, Tuesday Aug Z. In honor
of the occasion, ceremonial session
of Ell Zagal temple will be held for
the purpose of putting large number
Of novices over the burning sands
Many distinguished guests from other
shrines will help to enliven the fes-
tivities incident to ceremonial ses-
sion.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-18
Home From Resort.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Comings, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank DeCamp and w. R..
Vanderhoof reached home last night
from an outing at Osakis. where they
remained two weeks and report an en-
joyable time. There are many guests
at the Minnesota resort this season.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-18
Stewart Griggs Home.

Stewart Griggs, for number of
years connected with the Grand Forks
postOfi1ce department, now an in
spector of postofices with head
quarters in New York City, arrived
home from the east last evening and
will pass a vacation of two weeks here
with his sisters and other numerous
relatives and friends.