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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-02-05
LIFE OF BEN FRANKLIN.

On the 18th of last month occurred
the bicentenary of Benjamin Franklin.
Not only has posterity assigned to
him his rightful position among the
greasest and best of Americans, but
foreigners as we'll early recognize
those qualities of his mastery intel
lect which placed him among the fore
most statemen and men of promi-
nence and letters. Undoubtedly his
fame rests chiefly upon his public
as statesmen, diplomat, and patriot.
An historical feature of international
fame, his scientific attachments ARE
overshadowed by his political emf
nence. And yet, the results of his
scientific researches and investiga-
tons easily place him in the very
front rang of scientific men of the
! world.
Few, indeed, of us have proper
appreciation of Franklin's work in
natural philosophy and electricity.
It is true that his classic experiment
to prove the identity of lightning and
electricity is known the world over;
but so general is the ignorance of
his other scientific labors, that this
great discovery is often regarded
merely as fortuftous and chance oc-
currence. The utter absurdity of this
belief needs no further proof than
even slight acquaintance with his
painstaking and unremitting study in
this as we'll as other directions; and
It Is unquestionably true that this exs
pertinent was not the origin of a the
DRY, but that it was the eliminating
test Of line of theoretical reason
ing and investigation. Franklin's in
terest In things scientific was limited
in range only by the limits of the
knowledge of his time. His splendid
versatility and intense interest in all
phases of human endeavor led him
into branches Of knowledge where his
remarkably practical mind and sound
judgment produced contributions to
science of undisputed value. So, his
early Investigations of chimney drafts
were soon followed by the invention
of stove, which embodied the prin-
ciples of the modern hot-air furnace
and other devices of like character.
A subject which at this time pos
sessed a peculiar fascination for him
was meteorological investigation, and
hmis knowledge and understanding of
the general physics Of the atmosphere
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-02-05
A LINE TO DULUTH.
North Dakota Likely to Have Another
Through Line Soon.

1t seems more than likely that
North Dakota will have another
through line to Duluth before snow
flies next fall. There is talk and rum
ors, but there Is strong belief among
railroad men that there will be line
built from Duluth to Thief River Falls
this summer to, connect with the Ken
mare branch.
A telegram from Minneapolis to the
Duluth Herald states mat the railroad
contractors of that city and Chicago
have been asked to submit figures for
the construction of line of railroad
from Duluth to North Dakota, going
almost'in straight line across North
ern Minnesota.
The telegram does not state the
name of road, nor does it give the
western terminus of the line. In tact,
the only information that can be had
is that contractors have been asked
to bid for the work.
1t is generally understood that che
new line is an extension to the head
of the lakes from Thief River Falls Of
the 500 road.
Engineer Kelly, who is making the
Typographical survey of the 500 rail-
road from Thief River Falls to Du-
luth, has started new line that
touches the south shore of Clearwater
lake at what is known as Nevings
stopping place. The fine water power
at that point is said to be one of the
chief drawing cards. This power is
said to be equal. and in many respects
superior to the Red Lake Falls power.
The change in line will make it GER
tainty that the railroad will build d.
rect to Bemidji instead of connecting
with any of the lines now running
north into the timber on the Red Lake
reservation. Quite a little excitement
has been stirred up among the farm
ers in northern Clearwater county by
the different lines run and every farm
er is making ready to plat townsite.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-02-05
THE MANITOBA
DEBATE

Debaters Are Hard at Work on the
n Question for Dlscussion-Battle will
Be an Interesting One.
\ February 16 has been set as the date
when the debate between the univer-
stiles of Manitoba and North Dakota
Will occur. The subject of debate is:
Resolved, That American Municipali-
/ ties Should Own and Operate Their
Own Street Railways" Proviso, the
Il American municipalities shall be con-
4 strued to mean the municipalities of
s Canada.
Manitoba will uphold the affirmative
8 side. while North Dakota will have the
4 negative. The debaters have all been
chosen. Both sides are diligently at
work, and lively contest may be ex-
pected.
Il The representatives of the U. N. d.
are j. A. Johnson, Scott Cameron and
I. A. Ware. Mr.. Johnson is native
Of North Dakota. He came to. the uni
Z versity in 1903, having graduated from
y the Valley City normal with the class
Of 'O1. He represented the university
against Manitoba one year ago. At
present he is a member Of the senior
Z class in the college of arts.
Mr.. Scott Cameron also is from
North Dakota soil. At the university
he Is freshman. Though he has de-
bated several times before, this is his
first year in the intercollegiate de-
batting team.
I Mr.. Ware comes from Iowa. He en-
tered the junior law class at the uni
versity last fall; and distinguished
himself in the A. d. T. and Forum
tnter-society debate.
4 The representatives from Manitoba
are H. E. M. Chisholm. Alfred N. Day.
kin and ]. w. Stevenson.
f Mr.. Chisholm is native of Scot
land. He studied at st. Johns COL
lege In 1902. This college he will rep
resent in the coming debate.
F A. w. Daykin came to this country
from Derbyshire England. He is
member of the Wesley Methodist COL
lege. ]. w. Stinson entered Manitoba
coAieSe III l5UU. he graduated IN
1905, and is now doing postgraduate
work.
This is the fifth debate between
these two institutions. The first one
was held at Winnipeg in 1902, and the
second at Grand Forks the year fol-
lowing. The two debates which have
been held at Winnipeg have been won
North no1 fhoco ho1l OF
Grand Forks. by Manitoba. Accord
ing to that schedule, it is North Dako-
sta's turn to win.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-02-05
err" though he had full liberty from
the gentlemen to publish the same ar,

sAASsaS3h AAV AAcA0 luA s1kUSEtys
the gentlemen to publish the same ar
large. at
Jacob Everson of Armenia, Province
of New York, advertises that a horse
was stolen from his stable on the
night of January 10. Disregarding q
possible action for libel, he says that
the thief was one John Sutten, who
had on "a red jacket, green or blue
coat, red watch coat and felt or
castor hat" How John managed to
get near the horse without frighten-
ing the animal is not explained.
Thomas Hildrup, whose shop is a
few rods north Of the State House, an
nounces that he, HAS for sale good.
sound eight-day clocks that will per-
FORM" William Bull has for sale best
indigo by the hundred or dozen lb., u
few bags of pimiento and stone lime
by the ..hogshead. Cash is given for
Calves Pates, whatever they are, at
the printing Office and paper mill in
Hartford.
Enos Doolittle, under the printing
office near the great bridge, had for
sale -Four different views of the bat
ties of Lexington, Concord, etc.s neat
ly engraven on copper, from original
paintings taken on the spot. The
price was shillings a set for the
plain ones and shillings for the COL
ored. If good Mr.. Doolittle could pro-
duce those views now he would be
surprised at the price he could obtain
In silver, not in the paper of his day,
but the views. doubtless. perished with
Mr.. Doolittle.
Hartford and 1.-THE Courant" have
both, changed considerably since
March IL, 1916, but the Hartford and
The Courant" of today will probably
be something of curiosity 100 years
hence.-Hartford Courant.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-02-05
Send for Ladd.

Some of the small boys have been
peddling fish around the city lately.
The fish are suckers and red horse
and are caught at or near the places
where the sewers empty into the river.
The river is open at these spots and
the fish gather here to feed on the
refuse which comes out of the sewers.
The fish are very sluggish and the
boys rake them out with hooks at
tached to the end of a pole. Con-
sidering the food ON which the fish
have been feeding, they can not be
either appetizing or healthful.-Times
Record.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-02-05

opCdhiHS VI lcSC OetWcGu Hooking
Valley and Ignite coal the Medina citi-
zen says:
Some very interesting tests have
been made at the new mill Of the Me-
dina Milling & Elevator Co., In regard
to the fuel to be used In the boiler
room of that institution. When the
mill was first started 1t was not deemed
advisable to burn the native or lig-
mite coal, and so the mill company or
dered large quantity OF soft or Hook
ing Valley coal. After the mill had
been running some little time 1t was
decided to give the Ignite coal trial,
and the results were truly surprising.
load was ordered and carefully
weighed, then sent to the engine room
and used, q careful track being kept
of the time 1t was used. Then the same
test as/applied with the Hooking VAL
ley. For twelve hour run the saving
to the company by using Ignite was
$2l5, or what would amount to near
~ $3.50 II the mill was running to it's
full capacity, twenty-four hours day.
The Ignite made steam as well as the
other, and gave good satisfaction in
every respect, and in the future the
mill company will use the, native North
Dakota product. 1t will be patronizing
home industry, and at the same time
will give the desired results and will
result in quite a saving to the COM
Dany.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-02-05
Bought Prize Pig.

Munich Herald: John Helten has
purchased the best thoroughbred
Berkshire boar in Cavalier county,
Perfection Lad" and we doubt if
there is better one in the state. The
animal is about 10 months old and
will weigh in the neighborhood of 600
pounds. He is pronounced by hog
breeders who have seen him as one of
the best they ever saw. Let the good
work go on. Diversified farming is
the true kind and the best stock is the
kind to raise
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-02-05
Light at Leeds.

Leeds News: The electric light was
turned on Saturday evening, and Leeds
has quite a metropolitan air now. OF
course things didn't go OF to perfec-
ton the the first time, as everything
was new, and things had to be adjust
ed. The water heater had not been put
into place, which made hard work to
keep up steam. But now everything is
going along smoothly with Manager
Candee at the helm.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-02-05

Worst Ever-"Yes. indeed, he's the
homeliest man In public life today.
Haven't you ever seen him?"
mo, but I've seen caricatures Of
"Oh, they fatter him. You should
see him. Catholic Standard and
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-02-05

Want advertising has just enough Of
the "spice of chance" to make It In
teresting-for the right person does.
sometimes. tail to see the first INFER
ton Of the ad. Try one In the Even
lng TimeS,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-02-05
Ignite Coal

Speaking of test between Hooking
Valley and Ignite coal the Medina citi-
von
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-02-05

Richard Croker differs from William
Waldorf Aston in refusing to renounce
American citizenship and stand for
Parliament. This looks creditable to
Croker, but perhaps he reflects that
he may want to come back some time
when the conditions are favorable and
get some more of it.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-02-05
SUPPRESSION OF TRADE.
Is Charge Against Duluth Board Of
Trade-Details of Case.

Trade-Detafls of Case.
st. Paul, Feb. 5.-An action to wipe
out the Duluth Board of Trade has
been commenced at Duluth by Attor-
ney Young upon information furnished
by the Minnesota Farmers Exchange.
and others interested.
The action is to, forfeit their copora-
ton privileges and franchise of the
Board of Trade and to- enjoin it, and
its officers from continuing what is al
legged to be an unlawful restraint and
monopoly of the Duluth grain market.
The action is based on the state anti
trust law enacted in 1899.
According to the complaint the Min
nesota Farmers Exchange which is a
corporation composed of farmers in
Minnesota and North Dakota, organ
lied for facilitating the marketing Of
their grain and produce, applied to the
Duluth Board of Trade in the summer
1905 for membership and was refused.
In the early fall of 1905 the Farmers
Exchange marketed quantity of
grain through Duluth commission
houses. After short time, under the
coercion of the board of directors, it
is alleged, these commission men re-
fused to handle any grain for the
Farmers Exchange. Upon application
to other members of the board the ex-
change met with continued refusals TO
handle its grain and found itself eff
fectually shut out of the Duluth mar
ket.
In the statement of the Attorney
General, the following Certain cf
the rules of the board fix a complete
scale of commissions and heavy fines
and severe punishment are provided
for any infraction thereof, these rules
not only constrain members of the
board to abide by them, but obligate
members to boycott and on-members
who do not abide by them to the let
ter. In fact under the circumstances
existing at Duluth, 1t Sis hard to inn.
agine a more perfect, complete and
efectual machine fof controlling the
grain market at that city than which
has been devised and put into opera
ton by the Duluth Board of Trade and
its members"
The complaint sets forth the facts
as they are alleged to be by the Farm
ers Exchange relative to its exclusion
from the Duluth market and also the
bylaws which are claimed to- be an
unlawful restraint Of trade. It is al
legged that the board constitutes an ar
rangement, agreement and conspiracy
intended and actually tending to limit,
interfere with ana destroy open
and free competition In the purchase
and sale of grain and produce on the
Duluth market. The complaint con-
cludes by asking that the board and
its officers be restrained from contin-
uing the unl6wful restraint of, and in
terferrance with competititn on the
Duluth market and that the Board OF
Trade, which is corporation. be dis
solved, its corporate privileges and
franchise be declared forfeited and its
business wound up and disposed Of as
provided by law.
This tB the second suit Instituted
under the state antitrust law by At
torney General Young, the first action
being the Lowery Elevator company.
store case, which was commenced last
November.
Chicago Tribune: The agent Of the
building had agreed to put new WALL
paper on the rooms. u s.
What kind do you prefer!' he
i - 49, l
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-02-05

Chicago Tribune: The agent Of the
building had agreed to put new WALL
paper on the rooms. &. 4.
What kind do you prefer!' he
asked. Something with large ng-
ures?" s7 rs Il b ID
Decidedly not said the new ten,
ant They would always remind mo:
Of the rent I have to pay
Washington Star: Doesn't ths3
speaker recognize your ;;ss.ss
The minute I get on my feet, z an
sversd The nsw congressman. no
recogniEes me 90 one Of TIE people
he doesn't want to hear from = 4
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-06-28
Hawk eye Insurance Company.

The Hawkeye Insurance Company
Of Des Moins, Iowa, organized forty
years ago, has been one of the most
successful and reliable in the state
The total assets admitted by the State
Department are about three quarters
of a million dollars. The losses
paid aggregate nearly three million
dollars. The losses paid in this
county this spring are as follows: G..
II. Williamson $35. 90 on cattle. Fred
Sable $35. 90 on hay. J. G. Bonwell,
$50. 90 on cattle. We are now writing
combined insurance at two and a
half per cent. Report all losses to
5. II. O'NErL, Agent, Audubon, Iowa.
DgtG
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-06-28

DR.. A. L. Brooks secured some val
liable additions for his armory while
Oh his visit to Boston in connection
with the National Medical Association
One is a modern up-to-da triple
barreled gun, two barrels for shot,
and one for ball; the other is an
Arabian gun of queer style and
probably three or four hundred years
old. When another war breaks out,
the Doctor can organize a company
and furnish them with guns of his own
choosing.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-06-28

Today the Studebaker Bros. Mfg.
Co. started on the way to the Pacific
coast a train load of ammunition,
munitiOn and ambulance wagons,
where they will be sent with the first
embarkment of troops for China.
With the shipment the company also
demonstrate their facilities for filling
orders on very short notice. Three
days ago the Government sent the
order to the Studebaker Company,
promptly it was filled and is now on
the way to its destination.-So
Bend times, July % 1900,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-06-28
The Three Wizards.

The people are asking who are the
Wizards and what do they do on the
Fourth. Here is what they say in a
letter to the committee:
Three people performing on slack
wire at the same time. Two people
performing on wire passing, mount.
ing to shoulders, standing two high,
etc. Performing on bicycle and or
dnicycle, skating on roller skates, al!
On the swinging wire, Two contor
tionists, lady aud little IL year old
boy, performing on nickel plated
table, between the feature tricks GA
lhe wire
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-06-28

Rev. Jens p. Heede of Council
Bluffs was in Audubon county over
Sunday with Rev. Christiansen at Eb-
enezer church west of Audubon. Sun
day was the 25 anniversary of the
ordination of Mr.. Christensen and
Monday was the silver anniversary
Of his marriage. So they had cele-
bration of much interest for each day,
in which the people of the congrega.
ton heartily Joined.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-06-28

The Columbian Club will serve eat
abIes at the library and club room
July 4, beginning at II a. m. and
serving as late as required. Good
variety of strengthening and cooling
articles. Also rest room arranged,
and mothers and little ones welcomed.
Cots provided. Come and test our
Accommodations and help the library
and reading room. BY order of the
committee. 26W2
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-06-28
To Our Correspondents.

On Wednesday of next week, will be
the Big Celebration in Audubon.
Come out and have a good time. But
don't forget to send in your CORE
spondence just "A hours earlier next
week than ordinarily do because there
will be no work done in this Office on
the Fourth
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-06-28

The Indian War-In 1857 the United
States Government gave the Stude-
bakers their first order for Transport
Wagons for use of troops in Utah.
The Civil War.-This wagon was
also used extensively by the Govern
ment during the American Civil War,
1861 to 1865.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-06-28
Audubon Does Extra.

The ball game yesterday between
Audubon and Extra Resulted in favor
of the former by score of IL to at
the end of holly contested game. OF
course the boys here are feeling much
5lated to defeat so good team as
Chat of Extra
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-06-28

Rev. A. M. Nelson of Omaha re-
turned home yesterday after enjoying
the anniversary celebration with his
friend Rev. q. b. Christensen of the
EbeneZer church west of Audubon
which took place Monday and Tues
day of this week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-06-28

DR.. David Findley and Mrs. Find
ley of Atlantic were in town Tuesday
night on their way home from a visit
to their son DR.. Findley at Sac City.
The DR.. is one of the early residents
OF Cass county and has practiced
medicine for As years.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-06-28

W. II. Rickerson and wife of Coon
Rapids came over Sunday morning
by Mrs. E. l.. Carter,
to spend the day with their old friends,
Mr.. and Mrs. Laubender. AS Mr..
is editor of The Citizen he
found it necessary to return that
evening. His wife also went with him
but Mrs. Carter remained until Tues
day.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-06-28

Mrs. Chester Marlin and and ner
two children left last Thursday even
ing for Tecumseh, Nebraska. Her
father Mr.. h. w. Wilson, accompan-
led her to Atlantic to assist her a.
board the train for home Friday
morning.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-06-28

| am buying horses at all times for
shipment. Am ia town every Satur-
day at my barn. Also have some
good mares for farm use for sale. If
you cannot call at my barn send me
word and l will come and see you.
tt +. q. NIKLASON.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-06-28

Prof. r. H. Griffin and wife of
aolstein have been at the home of her
father Mr.. A. N. Detwiler in Lincoln
township, where she will remain for
some time while he is teaching in the
Summer School at Drake University
in Des Moines.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-06-28

One thousand six hundred and
seventy wagons are made and shipped
by Studebaker Bros. Mfg. Co. to the
government during the Spanish
American War at an average of 500
per week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-06-28

Miss Nellie Wicker came down from
Gray Tuesday morning where she had
spent three weeks with friends. She
and her sister Emma left that even
ing for Long Beach, California to
spend the summer with their parents.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-06-28

Rev. A. X. Grant went down to
Shelby Tuesday to attend meeting
of the District conference of his
church, where he made an address
upon the obligations of Christian
Citizenship
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-06-28

To the phone owners of Ross north
eastern telephone company our cen
trail fees are due July lst Please Re
nit for same and oblige.
A. + Fest.
Wv Secretary,
Ross Ia,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-06-28

Mrs. Sherman Wright was in town
Monday evening to meet her cousin
Mrs. A. |. Jones of Bedford who
came up 1T day to make her a visit.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-06-28

Attorney Joe H. Ross and Mrs.
Ross have gone to Cedar Rapids to
visist for awhile with his people. He
will probably return in a week or two,
but she will remain for a more ex-
tended visit.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-06-28

Chris Hahn and A. Kleuver return
ed Monday from Canada where they
have been for few weeks. They re-
port good weather and promise of
good crops.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-06-28

Owing to the crowded conditions of
our columns this week, the official
vote of the primary election will not
appear until next week. The nomi-
nees with their pluralities are as
follows:-J. c. Bonwell, ITO; Geo. E.
Kellogg, 40; ID. w. Fullerton, 1853;
Ella NJ. Stearns, 397; Geo. Cosson,
7lS; Nels Jensen, 1853; Fred Searls,
ITS: M. N. Esbeck, 81.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-06-28

o: G. Donaldson had a visit the
last OF the week from cousin, Mr.. j.
W..Zike of Lewis, who has been con
nected with dry goods department
store there for several wears.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-06-28

DR.. Carrie Brooks-W returned
Tuesday morning from a visit with
her husband at Mason City and Lee
Mars. She also attended a dental
meeting at the former place.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-06-28

The Misses Verna and Hazel Fiscus
daughters of Leonard Fiscus of the
northern part of the country, went
down to Extra Saturday to visit at the
home of Il. H. Lastine.