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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-29
Home and Farm

alcohol lies In its possible nH,nufac-
ture cut OF farm products that are
going to waste in comparatively small
lots on every farm When 1t becomes
necessary to make the alcohol in
large distillery in lots of not less
than 500 gallons day, the cost Of trans
than 500 gallons Il day, the cost Of
transporting farm waste-corn, cobs,
corn stalks. crude roots, etc.-COm-
pletely Offsets all economy and leaves
us just where we were before, at the
mercy Of oil monopoly. Denatured al
cohol is all right In the theory but all
wrong In practice. under department
regulations. Congress must take an
other kink out of the complications
this winter and give every township
the right to have its distillery for de-
natured alcohol, us we'll as its coop
crative creamery.
The idea Of the Department is that
every such distillery must he under
the direct lock-and-key control Of \
government inspector as safe
guard against the making of alcohol
without denaturizing 1t. 1t certain
ly must be possible to invent some
kind Of an automatic mechanical gauge
which will record the flow of alcohol
from the still into the tank as gas
meter records the consumption of gas,
and in that way trace by automatic
register every pint made A god reg
lister Of that nature would not he half
as susceptible to n bride as the aver
age government inspector or distialer-
les and would be more reliable there
fore.
But much depends upon the Ques-
ton whether the head of the Bureau
of Internal Revenue is in sympathy
with the intent of the law in the in
terests of the farmers and other con-
sumers of fuel alcohol, or is influence
ed by the gigantic Oil Trust. 1t is all
in his control-until Congress can get
at him again.
DR.. H. w. Wiley. chief of the Bur-
eau of Chemistry, has issued bulle-
tin on the usefulness of fuel alcohol,
in which he says, The principal uses
of industrial alcohol are Illumination,
heating, motive power and the manu-
facture of lacquers. varnishes, smoke
less powder. medicinal and phar-
maceutical preparations, vinegar and
ether. When industrial alcohol is
made at a price at which it can COM
pete with petroleum and gasolene. 1t
doubles will be preferred for the pur-
poses above mentioned because of its
greater safety and more pleasant odor.
| Under the present conditions it is
not probable that industrial alcohol
can be offered upon the market at
much less than 40 cents gallon of IS
| per cent strength"
DR.. Wiley expresses the belief, how
ever, that by paying attention to I'M
used sources of raw material and
with improved methods of manufacture
ing and denaturing, this price can be
l diminished.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-29
CHAS. MERRY NOT GUILTY
Well known Land Man Was Tried and
Jury Says he is Innocent
Charge was Severe.

Dickinson Post: Charles F. Merry,
charged with procuring money under
false pretenses by filing settlers on
land which he had previously exhibited
under wrong description. came up
for trial Saturday. The state sought
to destroy Mr.. Merry utterly by bring
ing into court a number of business
men to testify in regard to his stand
ing in the city. The witnesses gen.
orally described Mr.. Merry as rest
ing under a cloud. The jurors, how
ever. held that Mr.. Merry was inno-
cent and brought in a verdict to that
effect The case was brought up early
in the summer and has been post
poned from time to time. A petition
circulated by Mr.. Merry was generally
signed. The petition stated that in
view of the fact that the case was with
out foundation it could not stand and
the taxpayers. by having it dismissed,
would save themselves the unneces-
sary expense of the trial. The states
attorney believed that he had sufficient
grounds for procedure and very wisely
concluded to try the matter.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-29
MARRIED IN TOXIC
American Attache of Jap EN-
bassy WEEDS Beautiful Maid
of Kentucky.

A..eciated Pre.s Cable to The E:ve.i.E
Tines.
Toxic. Dec. 29.-At the American
embassy today Miss Halle Erminie
Rives, the we'll known writer, was
married to Mr.. Post Wheeler second
secretary to the embassy. The cere-
mony was performed at noon and was
witnessed by the American ambassa-
dor and Mrs. Wright. the embassy staff
and many prominent members of the
American colony in Toxic Mr.. and
Mrs. Wheeler are to sail Immediately
for America and intend to spend the
remainder of the winter and early
spring at Ocean Grove. y. Y.
Washington. D. c.. Dec. a9.-News
from Toxic OF the welding there today
of Miss Halle Erminie Rives and Post
Wheeler was received with much in
terest here. where both bride and
bridegroom are we'll known Mrs.
Wheeler is a handsome daughter OF
Kentucky and a cousin OF Amelie
Rives, author of The Quick and the
Dead Her father was one of the old
Rives family of Virginia. Her great
great-srandfather on her mothers
side was Sir John Tillottson. and her
mother was the daughter OF William
Edward Ragsdale. big Shareholder
and tobacconist. From her mother
Miss Rives got her love of horsefesh.
which shows UP so clearly in her
novels. Her mother was daring
rider and stories are still told in the
south of her rides upon her great
white horse, which was celebrated in
two states. when the Yankee held Fort
Donelson. Their foragers stole this
horse. She rode through the hostile
lines, disdaining all challenges, straight
to the tent of the commanding officer.
demanded the animal back and rode
him home in triumph. Miss Rives has
been prolofic magazine writer since
her fifteenth year.
Post Wheeler also is we'll known as
magazine writer. though his chief
claim to fame is as the author of REF
lections of Il Bachelor" He is a native
OF New York state and a graduate Of
Princeton. He has been great trav-
e!er and after his graduation from
college he spent considerable time
among the Tukudh Indians in the Arc
tic regions, concerning whom he wrote
much OF interest. Subsequently he re-
sided in London and Paris and for
seven years he was the editor of the
New York Press.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-29

December is the browning month of
the year in the dispensing of happi-
ness. The business men are made
happy by the harvest they enjoy as
the result of the open handed sener-
oSity that prevails at this season OF the
year Parents and children are happy
because of the return to the home
nest of the absent members Of the
family. Work is suspended for brief
period of time and informal gather
ings of reunited families and intimate
friends take 4 leading part in the
festivities. Grand Forks has had its
share of these. During the past week
there have been numerous house
parties given and many residents left
the city to take part in similar re-
unions at their homes. The
churches have done their share in the
general rejoicing with Christmas trees
and entertainments. There have been
several dinner parties in honor of
college students and one large dancing
party in the Commercial club rooms
Two other large functions which were
largely attended were the Masonic
dance and the High School juniors
annual dance. Next week this fascin-
ating form of amusement will take on
new life and both the Pioneer annual
and the Irish American ball next
Monday will be largely attended. and
the new year will be ushered in with a
glare Of lights, sounds of music and
dancing. and gayety and happiness
will reign supreme.
The Irish American club are max
ing elaborate preparations for their
annual ball to be given on New Yaer's
eve. This club has always made a
success of all dances given under its
management, and this one is being
looked forward to by its members
and their friends with pleasant anti
cipatiOn.
The Pioneer club is the Oldest or
sanization in the city. 1t has provided
amusement for its members for
twenty-three years and promises to
be in existence as many more, or as
long as there are people to enjoy
this form of entertainment Even
those who do not generally make a
practice of attending the regular
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-29

Paris models call for close hanging
skirts and for generally tight-fitting
sleeve than was used last year. The
short jacket effects in suits are to
predominant for the spring season, so
all leading manufacturers believe. The
use of the three-piece costumes in
fancy silks and in voiles and plain
and striped dress goods where the
bolero jacket is used, is carried out
in the fullest extent in the new lines
That silks are to enjoy better bust
ness than they did last year for the
spring season is evidenced by the
large number of styles which are to
be put before the trade. Large orders
are being placed for black, blue, brown
bronze green and tan taffeta dresses.
In plain, fancy stripes, checks and dot
designs the spring assortments are
complete. The silk models show some
very effective notifications in trim
mings. Novelty skirts for use for
short waists in silks, woolens and
worsted are being shown to the trade.
for a formal dinner may be made OF
black material and effectively trimmed
with appliques SO it will be appro-
pirate for wear during the rest of the
season. II fashioned from lustrous
broadcloth that is so popular now, it
will be strikingly pretty if decorated
with black net, worked into rose
pattern carried out in narrow mil
liners folds of black satin. Bands
of appliques set between stitched
stripes of cloth running from the en-
pire waist line to the knees in front
and graduated upwards toward the
back gives it desirable finish. The
bodice employees the same strap idea
as the skirt, with the appliques and
puf1ngs of plain net set of by four
large cabachons of cut jet in generous
size. The neck is cut out in oval
shape to the bust line and filled in
with chemisette Of shirred white
net and Irish crochet lace, these same
materials being used to form the
rather long cuff of the tiny puff
sleeve
When the departure of the corselet
skirt the ceinture is receiving renew
ed attention, and is. as of yore. cap
able of making or marring costume.
Any one can arrange ceinture in a
fashion, but only the first class mod
iste recognizes the full worth of be-
slowing the most careful attention on
what in appearance is merely fold
ed or fitted belt. The one in vogue
doubtful fit into. law and order at the
upper edge. A very common mistake
is found in the delusion. that a cein-
ture can be relied upon to pull a
doubtful fit into law and order at the
waist. whereas all that can justifiably
be expected Of this adjunct is that it
accentuates fit already consummated.
And when, Oh, when will the lady of
embonpoint recognize that a buckle
worn at the back is the sole preroga-
tive Of the elegantly slim figure.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-29
SEpAHaTlNE MILK.

The ADVANTAGES OF separating the
milk on the farm and delivering the
cream, ever the whole milk system
are SO numerous that we often won
der why there are SO many farmers,
that still deliver the whole milk to
Il creamery. After having used
separator for scne time the writer
feels confident in saying that the
farm separator is the greatest boon
to the average farmer that has been
devised since the invention OF the self
binder.
Some of the principal advantages
OF the farm separator to the patron
of the creamery are the increased
value Of the skmmilk: saving In
time and labor In delivering the
product to the creamery. and bet
ter price per pound for his butter
fat. and he is also taking a much
less risk of Introducing contagious
disea&e into his herd than is the man
who delivers whole milk to the cream
cry and returns the sKinlmilk to the
farm. Those who use the farm separ-
ator find that one OF their greatest
advantages Is in feeding the warm,
sweet. skimmilk to calves, hogs. etc.
On feeding milk in this manner
there is no danger from securing or
other digestive troubles On deliver
ing whole milk to the creamery the
farmer finds it more convenient to
so every day, and then he usually
has to wait from one-half, to one and
one-half hours for his skimmilk.
while the farmer who delivers his
cream does not find it necessary to
so oftener than two or three times
per week, and then he can make the
trip in much less time because he
does not have to wait for skimmilk.
In returning the skimmilk to the
farm the farmer is QKing great
risk of introducing tuberculosis into
his herd while the farm separator will
eliminate this danger and many others.
One OF the objections to the farm
separator is its first cost. but if We
stop to consider its many advantages,
the cost is very slight indeed.
While some obpect to Il separator
because of the fact that they must be
kept clean and that they are hard to
clean. the experience Of the writer has
been that it is much easier to keep
separator clean than it is to take
care Of the extra utensils required for
the whole milk system.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-29

dances will make it point to attend
the one to be given New Years Eve
in the Commercial club rooms. 1t is
to he "the" dance Of all the dances.
The different committees III charge
have made all the necessary arrange
ments and Il very enjoyable time Is
assured those who attend. The music
will be the best. the gowns the pref
tiest, the supper the most elaborate,
and the crowd the largest Of any pre-
ceding annual affair given by this
club
Mrs. Robert Mccoy entertained this
afternoon at Il delightfully."- informal
card party. The guests played 900"
at eight tables. and at o'clock de-
licious refreshments were served.
Miss Gertrude Daily Is entertaining
her friend Miss Cora Mckay of Mimic.
Miss Marion MCGOWAN Of st. Paul
Is visiting her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Levi, for few days.
spot in the hearts Of the teachers WAC
attendedsthe educational meeting there
this week. They were delightfully."- en-
tertained in Stones hall at recep-
ton on Wednesday night and made 50
welcome that they surely will want to
visit Fargo ut many more such gath
erngs in the future.
Miss Matte Lunde has been the
guest of Miss Anna Mccoy during the
holidays She will return on Sunday
to Fergus Falls where she is attend
ing college.
Raymond Richar is. 4 former uni
versity student ana now engaged in
STRAIN yuasing Oh the United Sltes
geological corps in Montana with
headquarters at Great Falls. has been
visiting Kenneth Hyslop for a few
days. He leaves tonight for his home
in St. Paul.
Mr.. and Mrs G. B. Barclay of this
city We're agreeably surprised by a
number of their friends last evening.
Cards formed the entertainment Of
those present.
On Christmas day a brother scribe.
Mr.. \. c. Olsen of New Rockford.
editor of the New Rockford Transcript.
led to the altar Miss Edith May
Schmidt The marriage was largely
attended by friends and relatives. who
gave evidence Of their esteem by the
presentation of many beautiful gifts.
Mr. and Mrs. T. ]. Hagen at their
residence on Chestnut street Thurs
day evening gave a very delightful
party for the members of the choir of
Trinity Lutheran church and their
families. The house was beautifully
decorated with Christmas colors and
nothing left undone for the enjoyment
Of their guests.
Jerome Daily was Christmas visi-
tor ut his home in this city. He is a
student at the law school. St. Paul.
Mr.. Will Atwood will return to his
duties today after an enjoyable visit
with his parents at Forest river.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-29
LIFE OF A. ]. CASSATT

satisfactorily explained to the publi:.
There were rumors at the time that
he was not in sympathy with the very
conservative views of the president,
Mr.. Roberts, but his relations with
Mr.. Roberts, both then and afterwards.
were of the friendliest character, and
there was no evidence on which to base
such supposition.
In 1899 Mr.. Cassatt returned to the
Pennsylvania as president. Early in
1906 rumors were afloat that Mr.. Cas-
satt intended to resign the presidency,
owing to disclosures that officers of
the company had been accepting graft
from coal concerns. Mr.. Cassatt was
called home suddenly from Europe,
there we're numerous changes among
the heads of the departments, but Mr.
Cassatt continued to hold the presi-
dency.
Among railroad officials throughout
America Mr.. Cassatt was acknowledge
ed to be one of the master minds of
transportation. He, practically recon-
structed the greatest railroad in the
world in order to anticipate the COM
ing problems of American commerce
and industry. He controlled, directly
or indirectly, more than 10000 miles
of road and directed the work of more
than 100000 men. There was said to
be absolutely no detail in the whole
problem OF. railroad management of
which he was not technically and prac-
tically the master.
In addition to his country place at
Cheswold, Pa, Mr. Cassatt had fine
home in South Rittenhouse Square,
Philadelphia. He was somewhat of
patron of sports and also great lover
of art: Mr.. Cassatt married the niece
of President James Buchanan. She
and several children survive him. One
of his sons is Major Edward B. Cas-
satt, who served for time as military
attache Of the American Embassy in,
London.
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Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. ss-Pres.
ident Cassatt, Of the Pennsylvania
railroad, is dead.

Obituary.
Alexander Johnston Cassatt was in
service of the Pennsylvania Railroad
company for nearly half century and
was famous as railway man through
out the world. He was born in Pitts
burg in 1889. His father was veal
thy man, but was not an advocate of
luxury. He taught his son to be frugal
and to rely on practical effort. When
young Cassatt was still a youth his
fathers interests took him Europe.
He afterward entered the University
of Heidelberg and obtained liberal
education. But the influence of Ger
man university life did not overcome
his Unborn preference for business
career, and on his return home he took
the course at the Rensselaer, Polytech-
mic institute, from which he was grad
uated as a civil engineer. This was
in 1859.
He went first to Georgia to assist
in locating railroad. In 1861 he was
back in Pittsburg soliciting place
in the service of the Pennsylvania
railroad. The best he could do at the
time was to secure a position as rod
man. By 1867 his ability had become
so we'll recognized that he was en-
gagged as superintendent of motive
power and machinery for the entire
system. In 1870 he became general
superintendent of the system.
Thomas A. Scott. then paramount
in Pennsylvania Railroad affairs, took
fancy to him and was influential in
his rapid promotion. When Scott be-
came president of the road he had
Cassatt made third vice-president. In
1880 he had risen to the first vice
presidency. Two years later he resign
ed his position and retired from BUSH
ness. He was only forty-three years
of age, but he declared that he felt it
time to retire.
For seventeen years Mr.. Cassast
held no Office and took no active part
in the business of the road. During
the seventeen years of his retirement
he travelled extensively in Europe and
gave much Of his time to the creation
of stock farm at Chester Brook, Pa.
Why Mr.. Cassatt severed his connec-
ton with the Pennsylvania railroad
and remained divorced from its af-
fairs for SO long a time was never
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-29
FASHIONABLE PARAGRAPHS

New York. Dec. 29.-There is no.
ticeable absence of trimming on all
evening skirts this year. Some of the
nest expensive and handsomest cos
tunes, while the bodices are gorge
ously trimmed. have skirts whose
whole effect is due to the beauty and
quantity of the material and the per-
feet hang ana cut, which is so all I'M
portant with either an empire or a
princess frock.
Veil pins have now been added to
the long list of expensive trif1es that
go to complete the modish feminine
toilet Usually they are narrow bands
Of gold. set with small stones har-
monizing with the veil and hat. Pearl
settings are. however, much admired,
and wrought gold pins without gems
are also popular.
There are seasons when certain
colors seem to prevail in millinery.
Not long We had red season. But
the color of all other colors seems to
be green. Brown is also prime fav-
orite and there are brown hats enough
to supply each woman in the world
with brown headgear. And very pref
ty the majority of these hats are.
Brown hats are trimmed with wreaths
of brownish pink roses, slightly fad
ed. something like the ashes Of roses
of which one reads; and there are
wreaths of brown roses of golden
brown tone. These trim felt hat very
prettily.
Fancy ribbon embroidery stockings
are smart now and are being worn BY
many we'll groomed women because
the designs make the instep look high
and the ankle small, desirable
quality in evening hose worn with ella
borately decorated kid and satin slip
pers. These embroidery pattern Of
ribbon are all of floral designs and
are put on in most conservative styles.
for the designs are either in punches
of blossoms or in running vines that
extend from the instep up almost TO
the knee.
Satin and silk evening gowns are
far more fashionable this winter than
the dresses of net, chiffon and lace.
although the latter always remain In
vogue. Satin. however, keeps always
in such good trim. and Is In itself so
fashionable that it is never safe to
be without at least one handsome satin
evening gown. Many of the satin ball
dresses this season are gorgeously
embroidered. but there is also a great
number that are comparatively simple
in detail as well as in effect The en-
pire and directoire models call for
little if any trimming on the skirt, apd
many of the waists are relieved only
by some handsome embroidery and
just little rich lace. For evening,
as we'll as for afternoon, the empire
gowns are most attractive. In back
the full empire effect is given by
the narrow gathered pleats or folds
that are started so far up, on the
waist and fall into. or more strictly
speaking. from the long soft train. But
in front the long waist line is clearly
defined
The models for suits for spring
show many changes in the modes OF
trimming, in the cut of the skirt and
in the general trim of the waist The