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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
INVESTIGATE
COMBINES
States Attorney Wineman in Earnest
Over Alleged Combinations Con.
trolling Prices Of Commodities.

States Attorney ]. B. Wineman says
If the coal dealers of Grand Forks
think that he is seeking to spring
little joke on them. they have another
guess coming. White it has not been
definitely settled as to whether a grand
Jury will be dllled together to meet
next month by Judge Fisk, If one is
called, the coal dealers and others who
have combined in restraint of trade
and to increase the margin of profits,
will be up for investigation.
Mr.. Wineman said to the Evening
The explanation of the coal dealers
sounds very PLAUSIBLE, but the fact re-
mains that the people of Grand Forks
areepaying from $4,000 to $4,000 more
per season for their coal than their
nefghbors in Grookston or Larimore,"
said States Attorney Wineman to The
Evening Times today. IF the local
dealers make but SO cents ton, then
the dealers at the above named places
don't make anything. They are just in
the business for their health.
The fact that a combine exists and
that the price has gene up, is enough
to cause grand jury investigation
There was no upward movement in the
general market mr. any available
cause for the advance of the cost of
coal to the consumers of Grand Forks,
even of so cents a ton. A combine is
proved by the fact that the advance
effected Grand Forks alone and be-
came effective in all offices of the city.
The grocers also have combine
They got together Last summer and or
ganized and fixed up prices, not alone
on staples, but on all their commodi-
lies. believe that they let it fall
through, all but the prices, and I I'M
derstand that the prices fixed then
prevail and few cuts are ever made by
She competition for the trade. l think
we will give the grand jury chance
to investigate the status of that de-
funct organization.
The meat dealers are in another
combine. The farm machinery is
sewed up by a trust. In fact, the air
we breath is about the only necessity
we have in Grand Forks that is not
controlled. by combine. Luxuries
are no better off, the octopus has them
, all In his grasp.
II am not making fuss about these
things to please J. B. Wineman, but
because the people are making fuss
and must do my duty as states at
:Orney and look into the alleged COM
bines am not fond of quarreling
with my neighbors, but If it seems to
be my duty to Investigate anything,
end 1t does seem to be my duty in this
instance, usually go through with it,
regardless of the unpleasant features
of the case"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
w ILL LOCATE
/. IN THE WEST

Attorney q. +. Wyyel Has Purchased
Home 1t Los Angeles and WIN Re-.
move to That City Prospects Good
In West He Says. s
/ Attorney G. F. Wyveli. accompanied
/ by Mrs. Wyyell and children, arrived
last evening from Pembina where she
has been visiting during her husbands
absence in the west. While absent
Mr.. Wyyell looked over the situation
in California and other states and has
decided to remove his family to Los
Angeles, Cal, where he has purchased
handsome residence and will engage
In the practice OF law.
It will be a source of disappointment
to q large circle of friends in this
city to learn of their decision to make
Their home elsewhere During resi-
dence of three years, Attorney Wyvell
has won not only an enviable reputa-
ton as member of the state bar but
many friends socially, and his wife
as we'll has endeared herself to many
warm acQuaintances. They will 70
to their new location followed by the
best wishes Of many Grand Forks peo-
pie.
Attorney Wyvell is a graduate of the
State University and his success in his
chosen profession is not only a credit
to his native ability but to the insti-
tuition in which he was educated. His
early career as court reporter gave
him an advantage in legal knowledge
to begin with and hard work has ac-
complished the rest.
The parents of Mr.. Wyvell and other
relatives are located at Los Angeles
and he is anticipating pleasant life
In that city. He is much pleased with
business prospects and states that
times are good, real estate rapidly
advancing and the climate superb. He
leaves Grand Forks, however, with re-
greet and stated to The Evening Times
that he had never lived in COM
munity where he had formed SO many
pleasant acquaintance. The family
will leave for the west in the early
spring as soon as disposition of the
property owned here can be made.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
ATTORNEYS WILL COMBINE.
Local Barristers to Establish Schedule
of Fees for Work,

The lawyers, members of the Ward
county bar, embracing all members of
the Ward County Bar association,
which embraces all, or nearly all,
practicing attorneys, have about de-
termined to follow the principles of
. the trade unionists and establish
schedule of fees. Like the trade union
lists the lawyers have come to the con-
clusion that "in union there is
strength" and "the laborer is worthy
of his hire" With this object in view
the association is now at work for
mulating schedule of fees to be
charged for all work outside of actual
trial cases or possible trial cases. The
matter will be considered at the next
meeting of the association.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
A $4,000 DAMAGE CASE.
Painter Sues for Damages Sustained
BY Explosion of Oh.

Another case in district court which
is attracting considerable attention is
tina of JAMES Morrison, painter in
this city VS.. P. P. Lee, proprietor of
the Lee department store. Morrison
is suing for damages to the extent of
$4,000, alleging that Lee sold him
kerosene in which gasoline had been
mixed and in putting what he sup
posed was kerosene in the stove to
light a fire an explosion followed and
the plaintiff was badly burned. In a
former trial Morrison recovered dam
ages to the extent of 81 500 but it was
carried to the supreme court and sent
back for new trial.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17

see that It is enforced. There is not
a hotel in the state which meets the
requirements Of the law, an escape Of
some nature from each room. We are
agitating the matter and some de-
finite steps will be taken in the near
future looking toward an organized
effort to make motel keepers live up
to the law.
I'VE are all reading the law and
finding out just what we can demand.
l think that for one will resolve
myself into committee of the whole
and demand fire escape appliances be-
fore take a room where there seems
to be any danger"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
T R A v ELM G
M EN-

Will Organize to Enforce the Laws
Relative to Fire Escapes in Hotels
Movement Originated in Minneapolis
and is Spreading.
There is movement among all
travelling men of the state to effect
some kind of an organization looking
to the enforcement of the law relative
to fire escapes and other fire protec-
ton In hotels. Since the West hotel
fire In Minneapolis, there has been
more or less talk among the travelling
fraternity and it is evident that some
thing will be done along that line in
North Dakota.
The Minnesota travelling men are
agitating the matter and it is likely
that the state association of Iowa
which shortly convenes will take up
the matter and provide for law en-
forcement.
We have slept in fire traps and
death holes long enough without maxi
Ing FUSS" said a travelling man to
The Evening Times this morning. cit
is high time that we made some or
sanized effort North Dakota has a
splendid law safeguarding the travel
ing public in hotels and we should
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$1,000 IN PREMIUMS.
Offered by Local Business Men for
Grain Growers Convention,

The business men of Minot have
offered nearly $1,000 in premiums for
the best display of farm products and
grains brought in for the meeting of
the Ward county grain growers con-
vention Jan. rs, 26 and q. All the
details for successful meeting have
been concluded and large crowd is
expected for the entire three days.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Business Good at Bye,

o. ]. Bye, postmaster and merchant
of the thriving little village of Bye,
visited The Evening Times branch Of
fee today after late copies of the
paper. Mr.. Bye's town of Bye is To-
Gated inland about "a miles southwest
Of Minot, and is on the main line of
travel to Ryder and the new town of
Garrison. He says business is good in
all lines, and that dozens of land
seekers visit his little city every week
In search of homesteads
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
A Touch Of Green Eve.

The county commissioners of Ward
county designated nine papers as
"offcial" papers for that county for
the ensuing year. The statutes makes
provision for only three official pa
pers, but the law and the statutes is
no guide for the Ward county COM
missioners.- Lansford Independent. @
\ The commissioners are a law unto
themselves Possibly the Independ-
ent located over the line In Bottineau
county expected to be designated as
one Of the Official papers for Ward
county. s3
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17

named by popular acclaim with Wash
ington and Lincoln as trinity of
greatest Americans. The site of
Franklin's birthplace, in Milk street
opposite Old South church, was the
mecca for hundreds of patriotic pill
grims during the day. The Franklin
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
PETITION FOR A COMPANY.
MinOt Young Men Wish Military Or.
ganizatiOn mt That City.

A petition containing the names OF
fifty of Minot's prominent young men
has been forwarded to General Creel
asking for the organization of a mill
tia company at this point. Among the
signers are States Attorney MCGEE, C.
A. Jones of the Optic, Editor Colcord
of the Independent, Fred L. johnson
of the Minot Printing company, and
many Of the young business men, and
all fine material for first class COM
pany. 1t is sincerely hoped that Gen.
eral Creel will find a way to grant
the request.
Judge Blaisdell arrived home last
night after two weeks visit with
friends at ST. Paul.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
PEOPLE I ILL | ].
CALL A
Grand Jury n All>ProbabIlity II Julse
Fisk Decides to Use His Prerssa.
tive-C Citizens Of City Arc Anxious
to Have investigations.

Judge Fisk stated to The Evening
Times this afternoon that he had not
yet definitely decided to call grand
jury for the February session Of the
district court. While it is probable
that the Judge is in a better position
to judge of the necessity of grand
jury, the people of Grand Forks are
quite bent on having everything in
sight investigated and will petition
If one Is not called otherwise.
The states attorney has, no power
to call a grand jury together, but
upon a petition of twenty-five free
must assemble one. There is no little
talk of a petition and it is probable
that one will be circulated If 1t is
necessary to get a jury called.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
ANOTHER FAKE STORY.
Fairfax Girl Not Known Here and Her.
AIDS Yarn q Pine Dream.

Diligent inquiry for the parents of
Lorraine Fairfax, the 15-year-old girl
arrested at st. Louis and the subject
OF long story in yesterdays Herald,
failed to reveal anyone bearing that
name in Mfnot or vicinity. The entire
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
PUBLIC EXERC1CEs HELD AT BOSTON, THE BIRTH
PLACE OF GREAT PHILOSOPHER WHILE
FRANCE DOES HONOR TO MEMORY

Frankin's lily Told,
> ''N '''e' 'Ao A'"' eio Vi 'oS'an
1714-Sent
o
17ls-Becomes apprentice in printing
l723-Runs Philadelphia.
1724-Goes to London.
1725-Woks trade in London
1726-Returns
1727-Is Composes eptanh Organizes , Eerorv cnh
I29-Publshes the Pennsylvania Gazette
fl'5o-Marries Deborah Reed (Rogers Sept
the R the phadeph library the first circulating
l73S-Beens the Italia and Spanish
hs6-Entes public life clerk assembly
department 7 N ''"' A'e
l9Founds the academy the University
'' ~ ' "o o"-'e'''''
OF lightning a kite string. $3.50 eN
appointed general the
and begins the foundation of the
155-Procures
eXpeolon against the French
l757-1s sent to London Pennsylvania.
l1os-FceVes ILL., D. degree from University of
l762-Reurns to Philadelphia and plans study.
l6oO miles extending
764-Is
e-Gves important testimony Stamp
5Reuns from years stay in England
clslVe steps toward American independence
H76-ls elected the committee of
dependence Is appointed
177S-Secues
the French court as minister of the United ~
17s1-Is appointed member of
17s5-Reuns his in elected president of the
commonwealth of Pennsylvania - ~ ~
17S6-Is
Helps constitution of the United
17s0-Des at his home n Philadelphia, age
He nached the lightning from the skies the
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Franklin.

Boston, Mass, Jan. 17.-Boston, the
birthplace of Benjamin Franklin, to-
day donned festive attire and with
public exercises of a most notable
character celebrated the 2OOth ami
versary of the birth of him who is
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Editor Palmer Back.

E. A. Palmer, one of the former eli-
tors of the Minot Optic, is visiting
friends in he city. Palmer has been
spending the winter n the east and
is now looking up location and may
conclude to remain here. 4
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Eoretho1lIeht.

"Here!" said the Magistrate, "the
fine is only $3.50. You've given me
$15."
"Thash a righ'." replied the befud-
died defendant. II .smpect to belback
here t'morrow an mebbe won't have
the price. philadelphia Ledger.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
COURT GRIND
ON TODAY
Verdict for Plaintiff in English VS..
Moran Case This A. M-The After.
noon Session is Now On.

Z J.. \ - - y H. /. , 3 4
= The attention of the court was taken
up this forenoon with the case of
Mary English vs.. M. J.. Moran for the
recovery of a horse. The court found
for the plaintiff and the defendant
through his attorney moved for a new
trial. The same was taken under ad-
visement by Judge Fisk.
Williams Case.
This afternoon the case of Thomas
r. Williams, the man to whom Judge
Hassell of this county granted drug
gtst's permit, is up for a hearing in
the district court. Williams is Lari-
more man and petitioned for permit
and it was granted by Judge Hassell.
An appeal was taken by the state I'M
der special statute of the state to
the district court.
W States Attorney Wineman takes the
position that the duties of the county
judge as named by the constitution of
North Dakota are that he shall have
Jurisdiction In probate matters, un-
less his jurisdiction is extended as re-
4 Quired. He holds that the granting of
"a druggists permit Is not probate bust
ness and that the law Is uncOnstitu-
tiOnal.
Moreover, the law gives the states
attorney the power to act with the
county Judge in granting such permits
and approving the bonds. This pro-
vision Of the law is interpreted by the
states attorney has not been strictly
adhered to In this and other cases.
The case is important, as it is a test
on the two points OF the constitution
atty Of the right Of the. county court
to issue druggist permits and the pow
ers Of the states attorney as a party
to the act. IT does not In any way
effect the constitute nality Of the pro-
hibftion law. s5s 73 ?5s y
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Snow at Williston.

About ten inches Of snow fell in the
Williston country since Saturday
night which is hailed with joy by the
farmers-but not the stockmen who
VIII be compelled to feed to keep
their cattle in good condition. 81.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Vain REGRETS,

The COW had just jumped over the
moon.
But" they protested. "why didn't
you get Congressman to frank you?"
Herewith she bewailed the needless
waste Of energy.-New York Sun.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17

aren't the acoustic properties of
the opera house magnificent" "They
certainly are. You can hear every
word that's said by the Blanks party
four boxes aWaY.n-Rronklyn Life
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Darwin s1iEht Know.

Herbert Spencer had evolved the
law of "the survival Of the fittest."
Z Still" he said, Il can't explain, on
any hypothesis that occur to me just
now, why the ichthyosaurus, the ptero-
dacyl, and the megatherium have be-
come extinct. while the flea, the Ger
man carp. and the English sparrow
continue to aflict mankind"
Rejecting, however, that these med
itations were out OF order when formu-
lating scientific theory. he forebore
to incorporate them in his published
works. hicago Tribune. .a
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
a LODGE of Enelnears.

A lodge of Locomotive Engineers
will be instituted in Minot as soon as
charter which has been applied for
arrives. It is expected that the Ninot
lodge will be one Of the strongest west
of st. Paul. . '-,I95! a. \,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
A Quiet Wedding.

The marriage of Mr. Cornelius N.
.Sheap, q we'll known employee of the
International Harvester company, and
Miss Helen Beatty Scott. took place
at the Episcopal church, on Tuesday
evening at s O'Clock. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. N. e. Ellis
worth. The affair was very quiet
only the most intimate friends Of the
contracting parties being present.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Many such.

Tommy Pop, what is a hypochon-
driac" Tommy's Pop "A hypochon-
driac. my son. is a man who begins to
get worried when he finds there Is
nothing the matter with him = Phila-
delphia Record. ls
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
For q Cold Storage.

st. Paul parties are in the city
looking up location for alarge cold
storage plant. A number of sites have
been inspected, and it is believed
company will be organized at once and
building operations commenced.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17

Hubby-Now, remember, while you
are at the seaside you mustn't flirt.
Pet-Of course not, you old goose.
See, have tied knot in my handker-
chief SO l won't forget I'm married.
Translated for Tales from LIE Rire.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Alrlnal Ball.

The U. T. G. Minot Council, No. ~.
will give their second annual ban III
Jacobson's opera house son F1saay
evening. Feb. .. .5s
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17

ltr' Appreciation. ,55i
IA hero in his way was he,
His memory .fond1y thriyes, 4
! From ice he kept his sidewalk free,
And thus saved many lives. n
T. s;5 f e Washington Star. i
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17

~ Or. q. "A. Crokat and wife will spend
the balance Of the winter II the south
ern states, and In the early spring will
make short trip to Cuba.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
TODAY's MARKETS

Grand Forks, N. D.: Jan. 17.-By Ed
wards-Wood Co., Brokers', Room 16,
Clifford Building. )-Superior quota
lions for Minneapolis delivery:
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-18
CRAPsER HERESK TRIAL.
Ministers First Move for an Adjourn
 ment Defeated.

Batavia, N. Y, April 1.-The trial of Rev. Algernon S. Crapsey, of the Prot estant Episcopal church, on charges of heresy was called before the ecclesiasti- cal court at St. James parish house here to-day. Dr. Crapsey's first move to secure an adjournment was defeated by vote of four to one, but when his counsel announced that the case would be allowed to go by default if the court insisted on proceeding forthwith 1t was decided after some discussion, to post pone the case until April 25. Dr. Crap sey was not satisfied with the adjourn ment granted, as he wanted the case put over until June. He will be ready, however, to proceed on April 25. A re- quest that the place of trial be changed from Batavia to Rochester was denied.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-18
SPECK TAKES WHITE CITY
THINGS TO ROOM AT RESORT
 THIS SEASON.

New HustIing Manager to Pursue
 Liberal PoIicy--ImpOrtan Changes
 to be Made at Once---OpeninE of Sea-
 son Will See New White City That
 WiH Eclipse in Every Respect the
 Older 0ae.
 Papers were signed yesterday by the committee of the bondholders, by which the management of the White City at Savin Rock goes into the hands of Darcy and Speck, Samuel H. speck of the Old Mill assuming immediate con- trol. It is certain that most liberal policy will be pursued this season. New attractions will be put in at once, a splendid band will be engaged, and free amusements will be provided on a large scale.
 One of the features which they ex- pect will especially please the day pat rons, will be the big pavilion, formerly used as a restaurant. This will be IlllO ck ltbA 8 v sRspSASA 1lueA1 WtSi accommodations for over 800 people Special attention will here be given to ladies and children desiring a chance to rest in a shady cool spot after talk ing in the various amusements. The ball room will be turned into a skating rink. A German village will be one of the features. Negotiations are pending for Johnstown flood, a Tour of the World amusement, moving pie ture theater and other novelty amuse ments. Every part of the park will be improved and a new White City will greet the visitors on the opening day, | Music in four or five of the pavilions will be another one of the new features and while the price of admission will remain the same an equivalent will be given for the money to satisfy the most l exact.
 1 The opening of the coming seasor will in word see a new White City that will far eclipse in every respect the older one.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-18
SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR
 THE COAL INVESTIGATION
GOVERNMENT R RETAINSC CHARLES x. HUGHES AND ALEXANDER
 SIMPSON, JR.

To Take Under Consideration All Facts
 Now Known or Which Can be Ascer-
 tained Relating to Transportation
 and Sale of Coal-Also to Advise as
 to Legal Proceedings and to Conduct
 Suits and Prosecutions.
 Washington, April 17.--Attorney Gen. eral Moody to-day gave out the follow ing statement:
 Charles P. Hughes of the New York bar and Alexander Simpson, jr., of the Pennsylvania bar have been retained by the department of justice to take under consideration all the facts now known, or which can be ascertained, relating to the transportation and sale of coal in interstate commerce.; to ad- Vlse what, if any legal proceedings should be begun, and to conduct, under the direction of the attorney general such suits or prosecutions, if any, as may be warranted by the evidence in hand and forthcoming,
 The general subject for some time has been under consideration by the department It is believed that suffl- cient evidence has been developed in the investigations of the interstate commerce commission and otherwise to warrant the employment of counsel un- der the provisions of the appropriation act of February 25, 1903, authorizing the employment of special counsel and agents in proceedings of this nature. An important element in arriving at this conclusion is the recent decision of the supreme court in Hale vs. Henkel, holding that the federal government has the right, under legal proceedings, to examine the books and records of corporations engaged in interstate conn merce.''
 MT. Hughes is well known In connec- tion with the recent insurance inves- tigation in New York.
 MT. Simpson Is a leading lawyer in Philadelphia. Both Mr. Hughes and MT. Simpson have been in Washington recently and in consultation with the attorney general, and both have con- Isented to act as counsel for the govern- ment in the investigation and possible prosecution of the so-called coals roads under the interstate commerce and an' lti-trust acts.