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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-07
Sympathy.

4 clerk in clothing store had an
amusing habit Of using on all sorts of
occasions the expression that helps
some" If customer came in and
found suit of clothes of the right pat
tern. even though the price was too
high for him to think of buying, the
clerk would utter the consoling words.
That helps some" II the clothes were
cheap enough. but were several sizes
too large or too small. still he would
remark. That helps some"
One day lady came into the store
and asked to be allowed to see an as
sortment of neckties. and while she
was making her selection the clerk
ventured some commonplace remark
which led the woman to explain that
she was a widow with but little money
and with several small children to sup
port.
My husband" she said at last, has
gone to better world"
Well" said the clerk. deeply moved,
that helps some"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-07
A GREAT SCHEME.

The withdrawal from entry as ag-
ricultural lands of a great area OF
coal lands including a large guam
THY in North Dakota. marks the be-
ginning of the policy of the president
in reference to the controlling of the
fuel supply of the nation that is des-
tined to write his name high on the
scrolls of the nations history. 1t
will be remembered that last spring
when the country was threatened with
a great coal strike, the president did
not hesitate to let it be known that
he would take the most heroic action
even to appointing a receiver for the
coal mines involved.
, This was regarded as an extreme
measure and it was feared that the
precedent would be used to the in
jury of invested capital in other lines
and would therefore unsettle business
foundations. The investigations show
ed that something would have to be
done to prevent the disaster which
would certainly follow a general tie
up of the operating coal mines of the
country.
The geological survey made an ex-
animation in accordance with instruc-
tons from the president and ascer-
tanned that there were 100000
acres of public lands believed to con-
tain coal deposits. The president.
however, desired the withdrawal of
only those sections known to possess
workable coal, and the area was ac-
cordingly reduced to 100000 acres.
This gives the government possession
of coal lands capable of supplying the
nation with an indefinite amount of
fuel.
1t is claimed thatsa great many of
these lands have been entered as ag-
ricultural lands and that prosecutions
are, being pushed against those who
have perpetrated the frauds. 1t is
..tha policy of the government to re-
tain control of great coal area which
will not be subject to the power of the
coal trust, and which in case of
strike or lockout could be drawn upon
for the fuel supply of the nation.
When once this condition is COM
pietely established the danger from
ccal strikes will have been avoided
for all time, and the masterful states
nanship of the president will again
be demonstrated. These mines can
be operated by the government or
they can be released under govern
mental regulations so that the gov
eminent will retain complete control.
The fortunate thing is that the vast
area withdrawn from entry should
yet belong to the public so that the
step could be taken without resorting
TO drastic methods and the confisca-
ton of property.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-07
TO ARBITRATE
Tri-State Phone Cases Judge
Fisk Sets Court Gases
Today.

Judge C. j. Fisk this morning con-
vened the July term of the district
court. The morning was occupied in
the setting of cases. 1t is reported
that the parties to the Tri-State Tele-
phone company condemnation cases
have about agreed to submit the mat
ter of a board of arbitration to con-
sist of three. This will do away with
the necessity for jury.
The cases that were set are:
Dewitt VS.. Flath, July IA.
McAdam VS.. the Grand Forks Mer-
camille company, date later.
Walthers vs.. Ryan, July IA.
Arnold VS.. Arnold, July Is.
st. P. NJ. & NJ. Ry. VS.. Richards, date
later.
Torgerson VS.. Torgerson, July Is.
Farmers Elevator company of An
eta VS.. ]. G. Gunderson ct al. July 20.
Paulsness VS.. Giller, date later.
A special jury will be called about
the 18th to try the st. P. NJ. & NJ.
railway condemnation suit against
Richards. This will likely be the only
Jury case.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-07
Lacked the Pants.

A killed Highlander was in the habit
OF walking to the nearest town-six
miles off-for his provisions. Having
on one occasion purchased some
matches. he found on his return home
that they were useless. On his next
visit to town he took them back and
complained to the grocer's assistant
that they would not light.
The latter, taking one, drew it in
American fashion across his neither
garments, and the match lit. But this
demonstration, instead Of satisfying
the Highlander, angered him the more.
And wha," he exclaimed, rs going to
travel II miles to light the matches on
your breeks?"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-07
Home. Sweet Home.

1T must have been frightful," said
Mrs Bossim to her husband, who was
in the earthquake at San Francisco.
Tell me what was your first thought
when you awakened in your room at
the hotel and heard the alarm"
My first thought was of you," ans
wered Mr.. Bossim.
How noble!"
Yes, first thing knew a vase off
the mattel caught me on the ear; then
chair whirled in my direction, and
when ! jumped to the middle of the
room four or five books and framed
picture struck me all at once"
Even after saying that he affected to
wonder what made her SO angry for
the remainder of the evening.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-07
Two Rival Machines.

Mrs. Smith was just on the point of
leaving his house for his place of bust
ness downtown, when there came a
ring at the front doorbell. He opened
the door. A canvasser stood outside.
Il beg your pardon. said the can
vasser. but I'D like to show you a
sample of our improved talking ma
chine. 1t makes good Christmas
present"
Il think don't care to see it," re-
piled MIR. Smith.
You are not interested in talking
machines. perhaps" ventured the
other. Il can't say that. either. But
| have one already. Talks all day
long. Never needs winding up Never
runs down"
At this moment a high-pitched voice
from somebody at the top of the stair
way broke into the conversation. 1T
isn't so! But I've got growing ma
chine that runs whenever it's in the
house."
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-07
A PAN.AMERICAN SPEECH.

Secretary Root spoke to the PAM
American conference, down in Rio de
Janeiro. says the Hartford Courant,
with that plain practical sense that
was becoming to him and to his au-
dience. 1t was working speech all
through. 1t was a republican speech
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-07
Was STENSLAND
At sUPER||0R?.
Police Declare Ascending
Chicago Banker Was in
That City.
RECOGNIZED on A STREET CAR

Associated Press to The Evenine Ttnes.
Superior, Wis, Aug. Darwin
Scoon. sergeant Of police Of Superior,
says he saw Paul o. Stensland, carry
ing heavy grip on the Duluth Su-
perior car this morning, returning to
Superior. Stensland, Scoon says,
wore light suit, straw hat and in all
other particulars tailed with the de-
scription sent out by the Chicago
police. Sergeant Scoon and five
detectives are now making a search
for Stensland and the peculiar grip.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-07
Obtuse.

The Englishman's slowness is seeing
joke is prOverbial and is we'll illus
trated by the following story:
An American. at banquet in Lon
don, was once relating a few of his
experiences in western city, when,
in describing his retiring for the night
at a certain hotel, he casually re-
marked with twinkle in his eye, that
he took out his rented teeth and left
them on the dresser"
When he was through telling his
story, an Englishman a little way
down the table spoke up and asked,
raising his voice at the close of his
question as Englishmen often do: "Oh.
say, mister! Do they rent teeth In
America?
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-07
So Much Per.

On one of the old turnpikes yet re-
naming in the south big touring car
had twice rushed through the gate
without paying toll. The third time
they made the attempt; the negro toll.
man shut his gate and brought them
to stand. With indignation, the half
dozen occupants of the car declared
they were entitled to ride free.
Look at your own board" said the
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-07
The First Gardner.

A Scotch lady once said to her gar
dener: Thomas. you should get mar
rfe1. You have nice house and now
you need nice wife to complete it.
You know the first gardener that ever
lived had a wife"
Quite rect. missus.' said Tammas;
quite rect. but he didno keep his job
lang after he got the wife"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-07
Amusen1ents
.Cncle Josh Perkins,

In presenting the celebrated comedy
drama, Uncle Josh Perkins" to the
amusement loving public. it is I'M
necessary to make an elaborate in
production. 1t is free from offensive
horse play and vulgarity, masquerading
as Wit. yet full of wholesome fun and
delicate touches of pathos, the whole
pointing a healthy moral that makes
one feel the better for having seen it.
Uncle Josh Perkins" is play of
PASTORAL purity and intense interest
introducing fourteen distinct and
truthful types of characters inter-
preteted by superb company who un-
fold with artistic skill and American
story of absobing charm and complica-
ton. The engagement in this city is
FOR one night only tomorrow night.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-07

Let reverence Of law be breathed by
every mother to the lisping babe that
- schools. :seminaries and colleges;
III u be written in primers, spelling
.cks and almanacs: let it be preached
4o@ pulpits and proclaimed in legis-
alive halls and enforced in courts Of
91.dce; in short. let it become the
oouelca1 religion Of the nation"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-07
On the Bridge at Midnight.

A dramatic company of unusual
merit will present the noted scenic
success. "On the Bridge at Midnight"
Aug Is. There is so much genuine
human interest and entertainment in
the play, which does not by any means
depend on its famous bridge scene
for its success, that it cannot be play
ed by an ordinary company. 1t re-
quires accomplished comedians and
strong actors of serious roles. The
character of the blind mother one of
the most appealing of its kind on the
stage is in competent hands. Her
search for her kidnapped child is most
pathetic but there are many incidents
of pure humor. The quest for the
child leads to the celebrate dvalve or
jackknifa bridge across the Chicago
river and incidentally it is. opened to
admit steamer to pass.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-07
sTHIs DATE IN HISTORY,
August 4.

1106-Henry vi. the Great, Emperor
of Germany, died.
1514-Peace concluded among Eng
land, France and Scotland.
17sS-Princess Amelia, daughter of
George III. of England, born.
1S21-Caroiine OF Brunswick, con-
sort of George w., died.
1S58-Ottawa made the capital of
Canada.
1861-Hampton, Va, burned.
1S70-Paris declared in state of
siege. Franco-German war
1S7S-Beginning of the Austro-.
Bosnian war.
:1sS0-Dr. Tanner successfully COM
pleted fast of forty days. i
1SS4-Oklahoma boomers" :. ousted
from Indian territory by United States
troops.
1sse-Funeral of Samuel ]. Tilden.
1SS7-Hawaii adopted a new constitu-
ton.
1SSs-Larry Donovan, American
bridge-iumper, leaped form Hunger
ford bridge, London, and was drowned.
1Ss9-Mrs. Florence Maybrick found
guilty of numbering her husband in
Liverpool
1s91-Proctor Knott, famous race
horse, died.
1S93-Fifty-third Congress convened
in extraordinary session. Subject
Sherman act
1894-Great Britain declared neut-
rality in the Corean war.
1S99-Retrial of Dreyfus begun at
Rennes.
1so4-British force. under Col.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-07

While enjoying an evening stroll,
don't forget that F. J. Cummings, go
Demers Ave-, East Side, makes Q
specially of Ice Cream Sundays. Fine
Ice Cream Parlors. Remember be
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 % yov
90 up town. o.:
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-07
TRUE BILLS FOR
THE ICE DEALERS

Press TO The Evening Times.
o . y % 8 . . . . 8 o . . . 8 . 9
. Philadelphia, Aug. O. The .
. grand jury today found true bills 9
. of indictment against fourteen .
> members Of the Philadelphia ice o
8 exchange who are charged with .
. conspiracy to increase the price .
. of ice. There Is but one indict. o
= ment containing six counts, and .
. this will enable the district at. o
. torney to prosecute the defend. .
> ants Jointly. The trial has been .
. set for Sept. ). o
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-07
What's In q Name.

AS steamer was leaving the harbor
OF Athens a we'll dressed young pas
senger approached the captain and
pointing to the distant hills. inquired:
What is that white stuff on the
hills. captain?"
That is snow, madam" answered
the captain.
rs it really?" remarked the lady.
Il thought so myself, but gentleman
has just told me it was Greece"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-07

spokesman. 1T says. every carriage.
cart or wagon drawn by one beast, 2
cents; every additional beast 2 cents
We're not drawn by any beast at ALL"
No: but here's where We come in.
sab. replied the darkey. pointing to an
other clause. as follows: Every half
dozen hogs. 4 cents" An three times
four is H." he added.
The 12 cents was maid.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-07
proper method of addressing letters
by OOStmaSters tn their local nove

proper method of addressing letters
by postmasters to their local news
papers and the charging of double pos
tage on all matter deposited in the
mails without return address thereon.
Some newspapers which have the ben
eft of free county circulation through
the mails print notices of letters un-
called for as news items. The sending
out of cards of instruction by the div
ision of dead letters and the dissem-
ination by postmasters through the To-
cal newspapers of information as to
the proper method of addressing mail
are the best remedies thus far sug-
gested. Postmasters are being en-
couraged in giving information to, the
newspapers, as suggested, and news
papers have the thanks of the post
Office department for the manner in
which they are cooperating in the
effort to bring about this much needed
reform -,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-07

Owing to the difference in gauge be-
tween the Prussian and Russian rail-
ways much delay has hitherto been
involved in the unloading and reload
ing OF goods for transshipment across
the frontier According to announce
ments in the German press an attempt
Is being made to meet this difficulty
by the employment of adjustable wag-
ons: Two thousand are being Install
ed by way of experiment, and, II they
prove successful. similar rolling stock
Will gradually be introduced through
out the entire frontier railway sys-
tens Of the two countries.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-07
Stories of the Hour
The Real Thing.

Medical Student-What did you OPP
crate on that man for?
Eminent Surgeon-Five hundred
lars.
II mean what did he have?"
Five hundred dollars"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-07
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REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.

REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.
<H>>%@@@@@ . 1900 s
. Congressman
A. ]. GRONNA, of Nelson. 8
T. F. MARSHALL, of Dickey. s
. Governor Z
. e. Y. SARLES, of Trail.
. lieutenant Governor
= r. S. LEWIS, OF Cass.
= Treasurer
A. PETERSON, of Sargent.
= Auditor Z
. H. L. HOLMES. of Pembina. :
= Secretary of State
ALFRED BLAISDELL, of Ward. Z
= Supt. of Public Instruction. :
w. L. STOCkWELL, of Walsh. s
Insurance Commissioner Z
. E. c. COOPER, of Grand Forks.
Attorney General =
. T. F. M'CUE, of Foster. =
Supreme Court Justices Z
D. E. MORGAN, of Ramsey. :
JOHN KNAUF, of Stutsman. Z
Commissioner of Agriculture Z
w. c. GILBREATH, of Morton. Z
Railroad Commissioners Z
Q. S. DIESEM, of LaMoure. 4
ERICK STAFNE. of Richland. Z
y SIMON WESLEY, of Pierce. 9
. . 30 90 q 8 8 8 q g o q 6 q 8 & q
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-07

Tn cotton land OF the Argentine re-
public comprises more than $50, 900 900
acres, but most of this vast territory
is not at present available for produc-
ton. owing to the sparse population
and to the lack OF economical means
Of TRANSFORMATION.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-07

W. H. Kelsey. real estate, has opened
ms new office at 20 N. Fourth street,
Both phones. No. 20. He will do a
general real estate business. Give
him a call. /.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-01-11
Council Meeting.

The town council met for the first
time this year on Monday last at 80
p. m , with all members present ex-
cept Mr.. Humrickhouse.
The following erroneous assessments
were corrected: W. P Licklider. SC ;
estate of Henry St John Shepherd,
1929; Abram Shepherd. 81 u; es-
tate of Mary Shepherd, lac; Geo. NJ.
Beltzhoover. SEC; W. A. Entler,
1851
The treasurer reported that the
sergeant mad turned over to him S79l :
55 in orders paid amount in hand,
$65.65. Sergeant reported $SO6.9O
in hand not yet turned over to the
treasurer. The following was reported
by the mayor for the quarter ending
December 81, 1905 Fines, $l3 90;
licenses, $23 so.
DR.. j. L. Meyers was granted per-
mission to erect hitching POST IN
front OF his residence. The Jail was
reported to be in very bad condition,
and on motion it was ordered that
the council visit the jail and look in
to its condition and order repairs to
be made if thought best.
1t was ordered that elk new chairs
be purchased for the council-room at
cost not to exceed. Sl.75 each.
Bills to the amount of $2l2.74 were
ordered paid. after which council sd-
iourned to meet the second Monday
in February.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-01-11
MOrgan'S Grove Matters.

NnOA 800 - SAS'S
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Morgan's Grove Fair
Association was held in 6remen's hall,
Shepherdstown, last Saturday after.
noon, President O. D. Wysong presid-
ing. The annual report Of Treasurer
John P. Kearfott was read, and it
showed the finances of the fair to be
in excellent condition. There is a
balance of several hundred dollars in
the treasury, and the only debt is the
fve-hundred dollar obligation on the
purchase of the grounds.
The election of directors resulted in
the choice of the following;
From Jefferson County-C. D. Wysong,
John P. Kearfott, William Wilt, e..
Rush Turner, Harry l.. Line, E. T..
Licklider, VIM. T. McQuilkin.
From Berkeley County-Mayberry
Mckee, Joseph V. Vanmeter, j. F.
Thompson.
From Washington County, Md.-John
P. Smith, Samuel Il. Miller, A. ID. Grove.
There are several changes in the
board, Messrs. Line, McQuilkin and
Grove being new members. The di.
rectors met later and reelected the
old officers, as follows:
President O. D. wysong.
Secretary-E. T. Licklider.
Treasurer-John P. Kearfott.
Robert Vanmeter was chosen as
chief narahal for the fair to be held
in 1906.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-01-11
A PROPOSED Raid on Jefferson County.

An application for license to oper
ate turf exchange in this county viii.
be made at the next session OF the Coun
ty Court The license is desired by .
number of Washington sportsmen who
will rent quarters at Harper's Ferry
where they will congregate from Jime
to time TO bet on the races on the varl
Gus race courses of the country. Mes
sages from the race courses giving the
results will be furnished by telegraph.
The promoters o the exchange evident
ly have little regard for expense. Their
license in this State for operating al
exchange of the kind is 81. 500 per year.
1t will be known as the Metropolitan
Turf Exchange. Charles Torn AdV0-
cate
We hope our County Court will is-
sue no such privilege if it can avoid
doing so. The scheme is itself of a
very shady character, and such places
are being run out of the cities as
menaces to the public morals. The
class of "sportsmen who manage
them are as a rule tough characters,
and one such crooked enterprise will
hatch many more. Let US give no
quarter to evils of this sort.
In this connection we direct stten.
ton to communication in the REG
IsTER this week from = prominent
resident of Harper's Ferry upon the
subject referred to.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-01-11
To Build a New Church.

By practically unanimous vote
last Sunday the congregation of st.
Peters Lutheran Church of Shep.
herdstown adopted resolution au-
thorizing the council to take steps at
once looking toward the erection of a
new church edi6ce on the lot at the
corner of King and High streets. In
anticipation of this action several ar
chitects have recently visited Shep-
hefdstown and some very handsome
sketches of the proposed church have
been submitted, while still others
will be presented shortly. 1t is hoped
in the near future to adopt definite
plans, when active work will be COM
menced upon the project.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-01-11

Public Sales.
We call attention to the following
nublic sales that are now or will be ad-
yertised in the REGISTER
Tuesday. January 23d-Valuable real
estate in Washington County, Md, by
the Hamilton Estate.
Monday, January 22d-Valuable live
stock and other property by c. j. Cava-
lier. Harpers Ferry.
Wednesday, February 21st-Perso nal
property by w. J. Foutz, near Kear-
neysville.
Wednesday, February 2Sth-Person-
al property by Jos. B. Vanmeter, in
Berkeley county.
Friday, February 23d-Personal prop
erty by A. L. Anderson at Middleway.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-01-11
Farmers Institute.

Farmers Institute.
The farmers institutes to be held
in Jefferson this year promise to be
better than any heretofore held IN the
county. Local manager Burns Huy-
EFT has arranged for four days of in
stitutes as follows January 10 and
IL, Shenandoah Junction ; January
II, Harper's Ferry, and January Is,
Ripon. A unique feature of these
institutes will be the corn contest, IN
which each farmer is asked to bring
ten ears of corn to be Judged by COM
retent judges, Upon the decision OF
the Judges two prizes will be given
for the first and second best corn
Farmers will bring their families and
full dinner baskets and come prepared
to stay all day. Mr.. Huyett expects
to have Hon. Il. P. Miller, Of Sun
bury, Ohio, to lecture at the instl-
tutes. Mr.. Miller is a practical,
wide-awake lecturer, and knows how
to tell what he knows.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-01-11
A Social.

A very pleasant social was given at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Fonrose Os-
bourn, near Vanclev4sville, on Friday
evening, January 5, 1906, in honor OF
their guests, Misses Matte Nichols and
Jennie Barnhart. About ii o'clock the
young people were invited to the dining
room, where refreshments were bounti-
fully served. Among the other guests
that spent few days were Misses Ber-
tie Ronemous and Mamie and Annie
Link, from near Shepherdstown.
w