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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-11
THE CAR SHORTAGE.

If the present deplorable car short
age in the northwest We're something
new in the history OF the country,
there Nigh, be some ground for grave
fears as to the future of the wheat
growers of the state. But a refe,
ence to old newspaper files of twenty
years ago shows that there was then
the same scarcity OF cars and the
same inability TO move the crops tina,
is so much discussed today. 1t is
condition which deserves careful con-
sideration. But there is no need OF
converting it into a basis for dema-
gogry as is being done TO some en-
tent.
1t is of course charged that the
railroads own the people and the gov
ernments of the hard wheat produc-
ing states and that owning them,
these common carriers are wilfully
and Intentionally neglecting to care
for the grain which is offered to them
as freight, and that because of this.
the farmers are unable to market
their crops and business is according
ly being ruined.
Measured by common sense rule,
this line of argument seems decidedly
absurd. Railroads are built for the
purpose Of carrying the freight of
their territories to its termination.
The same people who are denouncing
the railroads as negligent are also
claiming that they are charging ex-
cessive freight rates for the handling
of the wheat and other grains Of the
northwest. If the latter contention
be true, it looks like the robber in
stinct would induce these roads to do
all in their power to handle the
freight offered in the form of grain.
If the roads are making a high profit
on this class of material, why should
they not use their best efforts to get
as much of the stuff over the rails as
possible?
1t might be urged that it makes no
difference to the main lines engaged in
carrying grains, as they control the
situation and can haul the freight at
the same prices at any time they may
See proper
Suppose this were true. Unless
there were some size considerations,
as business proposition the roads
would handle this class of freight
now just as willingly as at any other
time.
President Hill claims that the
cause lies in the fact that the termin-
al elevators are not able to handle tho
grain as fast as the roads deliver 1t
to them and that the cars are kept at
the terminals for several days before
they can be unloaded and are thus
taken out Of service. This may or
may not be true. If the cars of any
common carrier engaged in interstate
commerce are Intentionally kept idle
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-11

day contained the following s,gnifi-
cant editorial:
An exodus of gamblers from
Grand Forks and East Grand Forks is
promised early next year-when May
or Haynes takes charge of the affairs
of the city of Minneapolis.
Is it possible that the distinguished
mayor is compelled to await the &C.
ton OF the Minneapolis executive in
order to drive the gamblers out of
Grand Forks? Come to think about
it, is not that government at long
range?
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-11
Four State ORANGES InSession Today

ed its membership more than fifty
per cent. during the past year. Grand
Master E. w. Westgate of Manhattan
is presiding over the sessions, which
will last three days. life insurance de-
partment for Kansas is one of the
most important subjects to receive the
attention of the meeting.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-11
that from time to time arise in anoth-

that from time to time arise in anoth.
err.
In conclusion let me express my adj
miration for the work done by the
congress when it enacted the law un-
der which the island is now being adj
ministered. After seeing the island
personally, and after five years. exper.
fence in connection with it's admin
istration, it is but fair to those who
devised this law to say that It would
be well-nigh impossible to have de-
vised any other which in the actual
working would have accomplished
better results.
Theodore Roosevelt.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-11
KANSAS STATE GRANGE.

Garnet. Kans., Dec. 1.-THE Kansas
state grange is holding its thirty-fifth
annual meeting here with an attend
ance much larger than ever before.
The large attendance is due partly
to the attractive programs prepared
for the meeting, but principally to the
fact that the organization has increas-
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-11
THE MESSAGE.
Continued From Page ~

Continued From Page ~
tory Prior to the American occupa-
ton the greatest trade for any one
year was that of 1896, when it
reached nearly twenty-three millions
OF dollars. Last year, therefore, there
was double the trade that there was in
the most prosperous year under the
Spanish regime. There were 210,273
tons Of sugar exported last year of the
value of $l4.1S6,319; $3.555,1e3 of to-
bacco, and 2s,29O,322 pounds of coffee
of the value of $3,4S1,1O2. Unfortun-
ately, what used to be Porto Rico's
prime crop-coffee-has not shared
this prosperity. 1t has never recov-
cred from the disaster of the hurri-
cane. and moreover, the benefit of
throwing open our market to it has
not compensated for the loss inflicted
by the closing of the markets abroad.
! call your attention to the accom-
panying memorial on this subject, of
the Board of Trade of San Juan, and
/ earnestly hope that some measure
will be taken for the benefit of the ex-
cellent and high grade Porto Rican
coffee.
In addition to delegations from tn.
Board of Trade and Chamber of Com
merce of San Juan. also received
delegations from the Porto Rican Fed
Grafton Of Labor, and from the Coffee
Growers Association.
There is matter to which l wish
to call your special attention, and that
is the desirability Of comforting full
American citizenship upon the people
Of Porto Rico. most earnestly hope
that this will be done. l cannot see
: how any harm can possibly result
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-11
The Town Critic.

Sand was sprinkled on our icy side
walks. This made walking better, but
had it thawed directly after, the house.
wife would have had reason to COM
plain about the sand on the carpets.
Small boys who are DESTROYS of max
ing their mark, should not be allowed
to carry chalk, crayon or blue pencils.
'''Nuff said"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-11

field presided, and the consideration
OF his annual address occupied large
port of the session. The reports of the
other officers show the organization
in Massachusetts to have made a graf
flying increase in membership during
the past year.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-11
INDIANA STATE GRANGE.

Associated Press to The Evening Times.
Columbia City, Ind, Dec. 1.-THE
thirty-sixth annual meeting of the
Indiana state grange began here today
and will continue through the re-
mainder of the week. A large number
of members were present at the open
ing
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-11
MICHIGAN STATE GRANGE.

MICHIGAN STATE GRANGE.
Associated Press to The Evening Tine..
Grand Rapids, Mich, Dec. 1.-THE
Michigan state grange convened in the
thirty-fourth annual session in the
Auditorium in this city today. Nearly
every county of the state is represented
at the meeting, which will continue
in session until Saturday.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-11

The youthful author Of The Jungle"
Hecon Hail.
deal public
when he published
Sterling world
nna! according the editors
fiction Chicago meat packine
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-11
MASSACHUSETTS STATE GRANGE,

MASSACHUSETTS STATE GRANGE.
Associated Press to The Evening Times.
Boston, Mass, Dec. 11.-Represen-
tatives of the $1,000 members of the
state grange of Massachusetts, filled
historic Faneuil hall today at the open
ing of the thirty-forth annual meeting
OF the organization. Grand Master
Carlton D. Richardson of West Brook
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-11
Sentiment to be l,culc.,ed.

Let reverence Of law be breathed by
every mother to the lisping babe that
the schools seminaries and colleges:
let II be written in primers. spelling
cooks and almanacs; let ii be preached
lative halls and enforced in courts OF
Justice. in. short. let it me the
political religion OF the nation>
Abraham Lincoln.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-11

Mayor Duis' Evening Press yester.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-18
TABuLATED STANDING.

In the standing given below the Waterbury and New Haven game played in Meriden last Wednesday is not counted. Manager Durant and Manager Danaher say 1t will not count while some of the writers throughout the state seem to think otherwise. The Springfield and Hol- yoke game played the same day in Springfield is counted, although the local management says that, too, was an exhibition game. but word will be awaited from the official scorer.
 Norwich still leads the league and has played the most games of a-y team with the exception of New Lon- don, both teams having played forty five games. Norwich has also beaten one team more games than any other team in the league. having seven vic tories over Springfield. while Water bury comes next with six victories over New Haven. Norwich has taken but one victory from this city, while the Prodigals have beaten every team in the league two or more games. New Haven has but one vic tory from New London. while Spring. field has two or more wins from all the teams. New London has beaten Norwich and Bridgeport but one game each. Bridgeport has but one victory over Springfield while Hart ford has two or more from each team. Holyoke has won but one from New Haven and one from Bridgeport. The standing:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-18
BICYCLIsTs SAW TENNIS WHEEL
Won Half-Mile Sprint-Roy Wheel.
 men Took Pursuit Race.

Willie Fenn won the professional, half-mile open bicycle race at the Vailsburg track. Newark, yesterday, beating Herr" Krebs by half a length. Edward Rupprecht finished first in the five-mile handicap. An inter-city club pursuit race was the last event and 1t was won by the Roy Wheelmen. Watson J. KluczelS and Charles J. Jacob. The New York Athletic club pair, Martin Kessler and George Cameron, were second.
 The summarizes: <
 Quarter-mile open (amateur)- Won by Martin Kessler, N. Y. A. C.; Watson J. Kluczek, Roy w., second; David Mckay, Newark, third; time. BPS.
 Two-mile handicap ao(amateur} IL Won by Erwin Mcdonald. Tiger W. (200 yards; Benjamin Hill, Bayvicw w. (1S9 yards). second; Walter Ral- eigh, National A. c. GAO yards) third: time, Am 24c.
 Half-mile open (profesisonaI - Won by w. 8. Fenn, Bristol; Floyd Krebs, Newark, second: Menus Be- dell. Lynbrook. third; time, Inn 30s.
 Five-mile handicap (professionaD Won by Edward Rupprecht. New ark (120 yards); George Glasson, Newark (200 yards). second; Charles Schlee. Newark (150 yards), third; time, 11m 42 2-5s.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-18
THE AVERAGES
AVERAGES OF
 THE PRODIGALS
Nichols Still Leads the Batter. and O'Hagan Leads the
 Fielders.

There is but very little material change in the standing of the local players as regards batting. Nichols still leads with a record almost simi- lar to that of last week. McAndrews went into the 300 class again and O'Hagan is working slowly but sure- ly up to that average. Swander, Far ley and Baker also have advanced quite a little, while the others re- main almost stationary.
 In fielding O'Hagan still holds the leading hand, having made no errors last week, while Thackara, Farley and Nichols are close up. Rice drop ped back quite little as was ex- pected after he had played few more games. Eight of the players are fielding 300 or over and five of them are holding marks in the 800 class.
 Farley has the call on the pitchers and has pitched five more games than the next man to him, Treat, and four more than Bronkie, who is tied for third place with Rogers. Voorhees, slightly improved his standing dur ing the week. The following are the rxr t
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-18
FLED IN FEAR
l.500 Persons Thought City of Madi-
 son Would Be Destroyed.

Chicago. June 1s.-A dispatch to the Tribune from Madison, Wis. saya: Fully 1.so0 persons spent yesterday outside of Madison because of a su- perstitious fear of the destruction of the city. as predicted last week by . negro exhorter. who said the wsters of Lakes Mendots and Monona would rise up and engulf the city becsuss of it's iniquities-
 The exhorter called hfmseIf Pro lessor Jones The prophecy vas the talk of the city for several days and scores of timid people drew their e. posits from the banks and left town.
 Hundreds crossed the lakes to pleasure parks and railroads had fo put on extra coaches to aeoomuodate the outward rush One man rushes a ho1sebozt to completion and. with his family. occupied it.
 University profe<zorE and nfnfsfmo sought tn ziisy the fear fhroueh kho nevrpap>rs. but they vers of = avaiL Muf of the friehteneG onn rs<urnsd to ths eity Iaa n1eh2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-18
REGATTA AND CLUB CRUISE.
Judge Cole Has Purchased Racer ot Good Type.

Orders will be published this week
 for two of the principal events of the calendar of the New Haven Yacht club. the annual regatta and the club | cruise. The regatta will take place July 4. The members of the Sachem's Head Yacht club will join with the New Haven yachtsmen on this day and will enter number of boats in the races for all classes, which will The annual cruise of the New Ha- ven Yacht club will be July 15-21. The yacht will rendezvous off the club house at Morris Cove on July E and will make an early start the next n1ornin2 far the. westward. The fleet will race each day and the destination will be Manhasset bay or Port Wash ington. l.. I.
 The Rhode Island Yacht club will make a joint cruise this year with the Hartford and Sachem's Head clubs. The fleet of the Rhode Island club will meet at Newport on July 2S and run to New London on the 29th. where the other clubs will be met and the joint cruise made to Shelter Island and Block Island.
 Comodore C. F. Osborn of the South Norwalk club is cruising about the sound in his auxiliary yacht, the Lydia.
 Judge Edward r. Cole of Water bury. a true blue yachtsman, who re- gently disposed of his schooner yacht. the Southern Cross. which he used chiefly for cruising. has brought an- other craft and his plans seem to in- dicate that he is going in for the sport of racing. Judge Cole has purchased the sloop Mimosa H., a Herreshoff built craft.
 The American Power Boat associa- fion will hold its annual cruise this summer on Long Island Sound. The fleet will rendezvous at the Manhas- set Bay Yacht club. Port Washington. in the afternoon of Friday. July R and prepare to get under way at ? p. m. July IA. The daily runs will he as follows: July IA. to Norwalk Yacht club: l5. to Thimble Islands: 16 to New London: IF. to Newport: n. fo BLOCK lSland. ~. 10 Snelter Island. On July 21. at sunset. the cruise will officially end.
 Captain Joseph Smith. the keeper of the Duck Island Light at westbrook. is a friend in need for yachtsmen go- ing up and down the sound He is the master of the auxiliary sloop yacht Aletta. Captain Smith has arranead q code which enables yachtsmen to blow whistles if they require assist ance of any kind. Six whistles will no- tify Captain Smith that physician is wanted and the Duck Island light keeper will telephone for an M. n.
 On June 30 the Sachem's Head Yacht club will hold a race for the Pawnee challenge cup. This race is open to 21-fcoter Sewanhaka-C -Corlnth- ian knockahouts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-18
THE PuGlLIsTs
TIPS FROM THE
 BUSY BOXERS
Many Good Battles Arranged For The Next Few Days
 Other Fight News.

Los Angeles, June 1s.-Frankie Neil, who is matched to fight Abe At. tell twenty rounds on the afternoon of July 4. before the Pacific club ST. rived on the battle ground accom- panied by Spider" Kelly and Neirs father.
 The trio visited Manager McCary's office and then went right to Santa Monica, where Frankie will do his training for the fight.
 The fight will be for the feather weight championship of America and the championship belt put I'D by the tlub.
 The winner will he asked to meet Jim Driscoll. the English champion, for the featherweight championship of the world.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-18
THE SPORTING NEWS.
BROOKLYN SHUT OUT.
Police Make Five Arrests at Sunday
 Ball Game.


 Police Make Five Arrests at Sunday
 Ball Game.
 BROOKLYN, June 18.--Sunday base ball playing by professional teams was resumed here yesterday, and Cincin- natl defeated Brooklyn by score of 3 to 0 after the police had made five arrests in order that test case may be made in the local courts.
 Those taken into custody were Pres ident Charles H. Ebbetts, Manager Patrick Donovan and Pitcher Malcolm Eason of the Brooklyn club and Man ager Edward Hanlon and Pitcher Charles c. Fraser of the Cincinnati club. Eason had pitched but two balls to Fraser when police captain and several detectives walked upon the field and made the arrests. The ac- cused men were taken to nearby po- lice station and admitted to ball. The game then proceeded without interrup- ton.
 Fully 12,000 people attended, and practically all of them placed contri- buttons in convenient boxes at the vari- ous entrances. It is upon the question as to whether or not these voluntary offerings constitute subterfuge for paid admissions that the legality of Sunday ball playing in Brooklyn hangs Scanlon finally pitched the game for Brooklyn, and Ewing was in the box for Cincinnati. The latter had the best of it all the way through.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-18
sENn.PROF GAMES.

After two hands were out in the
 first inning in the game played a;
 Manchester Saturday between the
 Manchester and Monson. Mass. teams
 the Manchester batters pounded Fur
 key all over the lot and, when the lot was not big enough. dropped them over the fence. In this inning Con
 nors made hit, Taylor stopped one |of Turkeys inshoots with his ribs, Messenger slashed of three sacker, Casey was safe on the catcher's error and Breck drove the ball over lett field fence for home run. Five runs were scored in that inning and in the second six were added after the first two men had gone out. Con- nors hit for two bases, Gilmartin add ed single, Killiher booted Taylor's grounder, Messenger singled, Casey got two bagger and Breck again cleaned the bases with another home run drive. A base on ball and three hits gave three more in the third and two hits added another in the fourth. Manchester's last run was tallied iu the fifth on hit and an error. A Nbase on balls, three hits and an error gave the visitors their three runs in the fifth. Turkey was relieved by Cartmill in the second inning after one man was out. The final score was 16 to 3.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-18
THIS WEEKS SCHEDULE.

Monday-Springheld at Bridge port. New London at New Haven Norwich at Waterbury. Hartford al Holyoke.
 Tuesday-Bridgeport at Holyoke Springfield at New Haven. New Lon. don al Waterbury. Norwich at Hart. ford.
 Wednesday-Bridgeport at Sprin 2. field. Holyoke at Hartford. New Ha. ven at New London Waterbury ai Norvich-
 Thursdsy-Hsrtford al Bridxe- port. Springfield at Holyoke. Water bury at New London. New Haven at Sorvfch-
 Fridsy-HolvOke at Bridsepors Waterbury at New Haven. New Lon don at Hartford. Norwich at Spring feId-
 Satgrday-NoFvich at Bridrepo-t Holyoks st New Haven two xsnesl Hartford st Waterbury. New Loncoa at SPringfed two g.m>sl-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-18
RUsIE SAVES A LIFE.
Able Work of the Former Pitcher
 Declined Base Ball Offer.

A dispatch from yincennes says that but for prompt action on the part of Amos Rrsie. the once great ball play CT. Gabe Watson. a mussel shell dig ger. would have drowned in the Wa bash river yesterday morning. Wat son in some manner lost control of his boat and it turned over with him un- der it. He managed to grasp an oar. but because of wearing heavy boots could not swim. Rusie hastenei to him and succeeded fin getting the half drowned man into the boat. It leaked out Saturday that at the beginning of the season Rusie received a letter from Manager McGraw of New York. the latter stating that If he tRusic) was to attempt to pitch again to re- port at the training camp of the Giants. and he would he given trial. The letter was not answered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-18
NO CANS FOR HIM.

Chicago June 1s.--'T am positive that Eddie Graney never made the statement that is credited to him re. garding match between Cans and Nelson" said Billy Nolan. the Danes manager. yesterday.
 "Graney knows that Cans cannot make 133 pounds and be an attraction. and he knows I will not pit Nelson against him at any heavier weight. We are not afraid of the colored fighter. nor do we bar the color line. but we insist on the weight being 13S pounds.
 If Nelson Is to meet anybody. it is to he either Herman ar Britt. If re- ports are true that Britt and McGov- efn are rematched. it looks as though Nelson and Herman are the only ones ieft.v
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-18

The Forestville base ball nine won another victory Saturday by defeat ing the Thomaston team at Forest vile. to 1. Murray. the local pitcher. struck out eleven men and let down his opponents with four sin gles. Moriarty, who shone in sta.e league circles a few years ago. played third for the visitors. In the ninth inning his timely hit scored the only tally for his side. Lynch's clever work in beating out infield hits end the fast fielding of Johnson at third and Robodeaux were the features. The visitors rally in the ninth wa 2 nipped in the bud by Robodeauxs s running catch of a long fly to short right. By quick return he caught the base runner at first. completing a double play and ending the game. Dwyer. Thomaston's boxman. al. though very cratic. pitched good ball at intervals.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-18
FIGHT OF MIDDLEwErGHTs.

Indianapolis. Ind June 1s-Hugh Kelly. of Chicago. and Young Maho- ney. of Milwaukee. have been match ei to fight ten rounds at the AEleri- can Association Bssthall park here Saturday afternoon. June 23. They vill weigh 1ss pounds. Grover Hayes. If Chicago. and Young Bronson of ladisnapolis. may fight six rounds as g semE-wfndup.
 The Indianapolis Athletic club is S1w trying to arrange a match for
 'ly { between Kid Herman and Ben
 7 YanEer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-18
kee..,. er-., s,..asy pe.a.

NEW YORK. June ls.-Sysonhy. the greatest thoroughbred ever foaled in America- a horSe fhat James R Keene refused slO1o0 far. died at the Sbeepsbesd Bay track yesterday cf blood poisoning and intestinal uIcerz- ton Nr. Keene wss standing close beside Syso1hy when he died He was greatly affected by the racers death and in sn axitatei vosce ssti.
 There lies an that remains of what vas the sentIest- tr1esr snd best fn a horSe ln his vsy he vas every in<h . king- So greater race borse ever E-~1-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-18
KRAMER WINS s1,ooo PRIZE.

Frank L. Kramer, the Orange, N J., cyclist. and the champion of Amer ica. yesterday at yincennes, Frame won the city of Paris grand prize, salued at $1,000. Kramer has been very successful in Europe and has met with but few defeats. He lost to Schilling at Reims on May 23 in the Grano Prix de la Champagne for 1000 metres. In the Velodrome Buffalo at Paris on May 27, Krame. was defeated in the final of the Battle of the Nations." an interna- tional race at 100 metres. by Poulain the French rider. Previous to these defeats Kramer won everything in sight. The worlds cycling champion. ships will be decided this year at Genoa. Switzerland, July 29, and August and 5.