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traffic that would be opened by tap
ping the territory, would come dis
tributing houses for this city which
would be the natural outlet.
IF the Farmers line is extended in
to Canada, predict Devils Lake will
develop into the most important city
between st. Paul and the coast within
five yerrs," declared a prominent
business man this morning. There
is every logical reason why Devils
Lake should be made the one great
distributing point for this territory.
The extension Of the line to the coun-
try north means everything to this
city"
1t is we'll known fact that James
]. Hill has long looked on Canada as
field which must be entered in time
During recent years plans have been
formulated looking forward to this
and it is believed the Great Northern
too, is in readiness to break over the
border and make its bid for traffic
into tn eUnited States, which has
heretofore gone directly through Win
nipeg. For some time past the Great
Northern has used the tracks of the
Canadian Pscific north Of Emerson
in getting into Winnipeg. Relations
with this line are said to have been
strained recently and notice was sent
out from st. Paul that it was more
than likely a Great Northern line
would be constructed in this terri.
tOrV
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FARMERS RAILWAY ]:
At Devils LAKE
Probable That Construction
Work Will Be Commenced
This Summer

Devils Lake. N. D., July 2s.-As a
result of the new trade relations
with Canada, Devils Lake is In line
for the greatest boom in the history
Of the country. 1t is common talk
among those close to railroad mag
mates that a new era in railway con-
struction will be started within the
next twelve months which will put an
entirely new face on the situation.
It is said to be more than likely
that one of the first lines to cross the
Canadian line as result Of the reci-
procfty agreement, will be the Farm
ers' railway, the most unique steel
thoroughfare in the entire country. 1t
has long been the desire of President
]. M. Kelly to be in position to in
vite trade from the newly settled
country in the Dominion of Canada.
The plan Of the North Dakota rail-
way magnate, is said to be to cut out
Brandon and hesd nearly directly
north for the Hudson Bay territory
crossing the main line of the Cen
adian Pacific in the vicinity of Car
berry or Sidney.
What the extension of this line
would mean to Devils Lake alone
can hardly be estimated at this time
Along with the immense amount Of
The evening times., 1911-07-28
NARROW ESCAPES
jamestown Engineer Broke Ankle
When Jumping From Engine

jamestown Engineer Broke Ankle
When Jumping From Engine
jamestown, N. D., July 28.-En-
gineer Dean has returned from Can
ada to recuperate and recover from
an accident in which one ankle was
broken. He had run on the Can
adian road and when 8. mile out Of
Calgary, Man., saw bad kink in the
rail caused by the heat. He tried to
stop the heavy train but seeing he
could not both he aud his fireman
jumped. The fireman escaped without
injury but Mr.. Deans ankle was very
badly broken and the tendons Of the
limb injured. The rail was bent
twenty inches out Of line in a distance
Of fifteen feet. Strangely the engine
went over, the kink without. injury
and stuck to the rails. The accident
happened June 10, since which time
Mr.. Dean has been in the hospital
until last week when he was able to
get home. He anticipates it will be
two months before he will be able to
resume work.
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Marvellous Displays of Farm
Products and Homework

and his train went on without him.
Regainng consciousness half hour
later the brakeman boarded No. l.,
the west bound north coast limited,
and came on to Glendive, reporting
the facts to officials here. Glendive
police were notified and two suspects
were taken into custody. While one
Of them seemed to be familiar with
the circumstances Of the holdup. it
is hardly believed that either of them
had any actual connection with the
affair.
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ANOTHER TRAIN
HOLD-UP SCENE
A Mandan Brakeman Battled
With Highwayman and
Badly Beaten

Sentinel Butte. N. D., July ga
brakeman on Northern Pacific pas
Benger train No. s, which leaves Bis
marck for the west at 9:35 at night,
was held up by tramps and robbed Of
t85, his watch and other valuables.
The trainmen made an attempt to
eject the hoboes at Glen Ullin, but
they resisted, overpowered the brake
man, tore his clothing of and gave
him terrible beating after taking
his cssh and valuables.
Officers were notified, but 1t Is not
probable that the offenders could be
identified among the army Of hoboes
which swarms along the railway
tracks.
Glendive. Mont. July 2s.-when
w. G. Howard, Mandan brakeman,
gave battle to q couple of highway
men at Glen ullin. N. D.. Wednesday,
morning, It is possible that he frus-
trated another attempt at train hold
up. When train No. s Of the Northern
Pacific reached Glen Ullin shortly be-
fore midnight Brakeman Howard got
out to do hs usual work Of inspection
OF the train, when he was seized by
two highwaymen. He gave battle
valiantly and the ferceness Of the
struggle is indicated by the fact that
Howard's shirt was almost torn to
shreds when he arrived in Glendive.
Howard was choked and beaten into
dnsensibility, his watch was torn from
the chain and thirty-flve dollars In
currency taken from his clothing. He
was left unconscious beside the track
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WASHING AT CAPITAL
Library Is Being Put in Order fol
Winter Session

Bismarck, N. D., July 2s.-A large
force Of extra help has been at work
in the stack room Of the public Ii
brary at the state capital cleaning
the books and repairing them for the
fall and winter use. ~
The public library commission
sends out books or sets of books
known as travelling libraries, to var
ious points over the state, for the use
of any one who is reliable, particu-
larly high school and grade students.
The books are sent in boxes built for
the purpose and containing a set.
The cleaning process is composed
Of sevtral stages, each book is taken
separately, busted thoroughly and all
marks are erased carefully so as not
to tear the page. Torn and loose
pages are repaired and mended. The
book then goes to someone else, who
sponges each page with an antiseptic
solution, making the transmission OF
germs impossible. The covers are
then washed clean with high grade
of CASTLE soap, and when dry are
given a coat Of shellac.
At the end Of this process the book
is practically as strong and service
able as when new. The boxes con-
tanning the books are also receiving
q severe overhauling so that when
the various schools over the state
open in the fall the library commits.
sion will be able to supply larger
number than ever before. A great
many volumes have been added tt
the list this summer and additions
are coming right along.
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TRAMP INJURED
Was Thrown From the. Train While
Beating His Way.


Fargo, N, D., July ga man NAM
ed Edward Meehan was found by
Chief of Police Bowers and Captain
Dahlgren lying near the Great North
ern railroad tracks. He was suffer
ing from terrible bump and cut on
the forehead and other injuries, and
was hauled to the city prison In q
buggy, in lieu of patrol wagon.
The man stated that he was work
ing. man, and his hands showed that
he was, and that he had been trying
to get q ride without paying for 1t to
the next station when he was thrown
off the train as 1t was moving. The
city physician was summoned and
found that no bones were broken, al
though the man had either been hit
or fallen on his solar plexus and was
suffering great pain. He was given
lodging at the prison.
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STOLE POTATOES
Tramp Given Ten Days for Takinf
Peck Of Hurphies

Whhpeton, N. D., July 2S.-A
stranger IL lodged In jail this week
serving a ten days sentence for
stealing q peck Of potatoes. The man
took tho potatoes out of a buggy be-
longing to y. 8. Staples who lives on
the Minnesota side Of the river, while
the buggy was standing near Jas.
Purdon and company's store last Sat-
urday, Mr.. Staples had put the pots-
toes along with other packages In the
buggy only few moments before
aud had gone back to the store for
more packages. He caught sight Of
1.-THE fellow coming from the direction
The evening times., 1911-07-28
PLEADED GUILTY
Charge Made Assault and Battery In.
stead of Manslaughter.

Minot, N. D., July 2s.-Tom and
James ONeil, the Williston men
charged with killing George Ray.
were acquitted on the charge of
granddaughter on condition that they
would enter q plea Of guilty to as
sault and battery. This they did.
The verdict was returned on the
advice of Judge Leighton who grant
ed q motion to that effect made by
Francis J. Murphy Of Minot
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BURGLARS FRIGHTENED
Broke Lock But Did Not Enter the
SfOPa.

Bisbee. N. D.. July 2S.-An attempt
was made to break into JOS. Langer's
place Of business. A small ware
house attached to the main building
was entered through a small window.
but the burglars were evidently scar
ed of before effecting an entrance to
the store proper. Whatever it was
that scared the fellows, must have
been effective for the door lock and
the hooks used as an extra precaution
were torn from their fastenings.
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submit this coming Saturday night,
though few delays may deter them
from being presented until the fol-
lowing Tuesday night, when another
meeting Of the council is anticipated.
The new pumping station and elec-
trio light plant is to be located at
the filter plant. and the building will
be 53x93 feet, one Of the largest of
it's kind in the northwest. The smoke
stack is to be 100 feet high.
The evening times., 1911-07-28
IN BAD ACCIDENT
Man Had Leg Broken in Two Places
In Auto SPILL

IN AUTO Spill
jamestown, N. D., July 28.-J. c.
Thompson's right leg was broken in
two places and his wife and child
narrowly escaped death when his auto
skidded and turned turtle Tuesday
morning near the A.. A. Monek farm
southwest Of the city. Fortunately
Mrs. Thompson and the baby were
thrown clear Of the machine. Mr..
Thompson was caught beneath it and
his leg broken Just above the knee
and again just below the hip. Fort
unately the breaks were clean and
not compound and this is In his favor
for an early recovery.
Mr.. Thompson was taken to the
city hospital where he is securing
treatment. His home Ia near Jud.
The evening times., 1911-07-28
AUTOMOBILE RUN
Brandon Club VIII Make Trip to the
Satanic City.

S8t8HlC ClJys
Devils Lake, N. D., July 28.-Ac-
cording to information received by
G. A. Stotlar, secretary Of the Devils
Lake Automobile club, the Brandon
club anticipates run to this city
some time during the coming month.
VIM. Swartz. q member of the tour
Ing committee Of the Brandon club
has communicated with Mr.. Stotlar
for information concerning route, ho-
tel accommodation and other details
that will be Of interest.
There will be in the neighborhood
Of thirty cars entered.
The plan will be brought oficially
before the auto club at meeting
and It is likely a formal invitation
will be extended to the Canadian mo-
torists to make this city.
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Of the buggy with the bag Of potatoes
in his arm, He called Dave Purdon
and the two followed the fellow as
far as the Peoples bank where they
caught up with him and made his re-
turn. He was locked up and given a
ten day sentence.
The evening times., 1911-07-28
.CARRYING WEAPONS.

Minot, N. D., July 2s.-George Allen
and Alex George were bound over to
the county court on charge Of car
rying concealed weapons. The men
were placed under 800 bonds each,
which they failed to furnish.
The evening times., 1911-07-28
TREASURER REFUSE
TO PAY WARRANTS
Plans For Fargo Filtration
Plant Are Nearly All
Completed

Fargo. N. D., July &c. H. Mitch
ell. city treasurer of Fargo refused
to pay some warrants issued by the
city for the payments of lots 6, z, 8
and 9 in South Park addition. which
were ordered purchased at the last
session Of the city council Monday
night.
These lots were ordered purchased
by the coun>il on the recommendation
of the finance committee, Of which A.
W. Cupler is chairman, and it is un-
derstood art to be used for the site
of the new city filtration plant and
added to that ground which was pre-
viously purchased for that purpose
The treasurer's contention is that
he cannot act in this manner while
there is an Injunction suit pending
against the city regarding the filtra-
ton plant in particular. He says
that notice has been served on him by
the courts that such a suit is pend
ing and that he cannot pay any bills
pertaining to it until he has obtain.
ed some legal advice from the city
attorney.
Plans Completed
"The plans for the new city pump
ing station and municipal electrld
light plant are almost completed and
will be ready to submit to the city
council at the next regular meeting
said City Engineer Anders Thursday
It is thought they will be ready to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-23
EDWARD BRUCE MOORE.
Commissioner of Patents.

Oliver Evans, for the manufacture of
flour and meal. All three Of these pat
ents were issued and signed by George
Washington. There were several other
patents issued during the Presidency of
George Washington, but the records are
not clear on this point
Thomas jefferson, during his Presi-
dency, is said to have made specially
stringent rules because of his fear that
government grants might aid private
monopolies. In that way the patenteCS
were much complimented. while it was
being fully determined whether they had
something that the government thought
worth patenting.
In May. 1902, President Jefferson ap-
pointed Or. William Thornton as a clerk,
at S1,4OO year, to have charge Of the
issuing Of patents. Dr. Thornton was of
English parentage and was born on the
island of Tortola He was graduated in
medicine in Edinburgh, travelled much
in Europe. and. just after coming Of
age, came TO live in Philadelphia. Here
he made the acquaintance of Washing
ton, who appointed him as a member Of
the Board Of Commissioners in the city
Of Washington. This board finished its
work and was abolished on May /, 1902
Thornton was we'll educated and his
abilities were OF the first order. It was
at his suggestion that the first agricult-
ural fair In this country was held in
Washington. in 1904.
An interesting story is told Of Thorn
ton. At the capture Of Washington
City in 1914 by the British an officer had
ordered squad of soldiers to train a
cannon on the building in which was
the Patent Office. At that moment
Thornton rode up, rapidly dismounted
and threw himself before the gun. With
/ flashing eyes. he demanded: Are you
Englishmen or only Goths and Vandals?
This is the Patent Office, the depository
Of the inventive genius Of America, in
which the whole civilized world is con-
cerned. Would you destroy it? If so,
fire away and let the charge pass
through my body" The officer, the
legend says, bowed his head in shame
and ordered the soldiers away.
The Patent Office as 1t stands to-day
was created by act Of Congress Of July
4, 1886, and the first commissioner was
Henry L. Ellsworth, of Connecticut.
From that time until the present the
patent laws have provided for search
system-that is, they provide that a
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THE UNITED STATES PATENT OF.
FlCE IN WASHINGTON.

| cations to describe the invention more
amply.
The patent system attracted very little
! attention until near the end OF the elgh-
| teenth century. From 1850 to 1850 only
| some eight hundred patents had been
| granted, but at this time England was
| Just beginning her wonderful commercial
/ and Industrial career. Arkwright. Har-
greaves, Crompton and Watt had patent
/ ed their inventions. Their patents be-
| came immensely valuable and were the
/ subjects Of fierce and prolonged contests
/ I'm the courts. which ended in a series OF
| adjudications, beginning with Ark
wrights case, and all this was before the
enactment Of patent law by the Ameri-
. can Congress.
In October, 1641, the General Court Of
| Massachusetts, Bay Colony initiated the
practice in America Of granting patents
| by an act securing To one Samuel
! Winslow an exclusive privilege for Il
method of manufacturing salt and pro-
| hibiting all other persons from making
| this article for ten years, except in a
manner different from his, provided he
set up works within one year from the
date OF the grant. This act is memorable,
! because it is the first grant OF an ex-
elusive privilege in inventions in America.
and the privilege was the first to be given
under and by virtue OF the sovereign
will OF the people and not at the royal
pleasure of king.
In 1852 the colony allowed one John
Clark ten shillings for three years from
every family which should use his in
vention for saving wood and warming
houses at little cost. In 1655 u patent
was granted to Joseph Jenckssen, for
IAN engine for the more speedy cutting
Of grass"
From the time the colonies asserted
their Independence on July 4, 177S. until
March 1. iTS9. the states granted patents
Just as their predecessors. the colonies,
had done. 1t was not until 1890 that the
first patent legislation was enacted by
Congress. In 1893 this law was amend
ed. and from that time until 1876 no
change was made in the law. In 1886
however. Congress enacted law for the
erection II a new patent office and made
many changes in the patent laws.
Late in July of that year the erection
of the new building began. II was The
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restaurant patrons away from place.
They enjoy the idea Of dining out in this
way, and at one Of the most VIGOROUSLY
high priced places seats must be taken in
advance always or empty ones cannot be
found Nor does music lure the restaurant
rounder as a general thing. The company,
the persons that may be seen, are the main
attraction.
In Paris and London people Of small
means will often make a speciality OF going
TO some out-of the-way eating place where
a chop or a good game pie is to be had
at its best But Notwithstanding Amer
ica-thinks of other things besides excellent
cookery, and the lords Of creation obey
its will. II women determined the popu-
larity of a restaurant in England. as they
do here. the Cheshire Cheese. in its dark
alley off Fleet street or the Simpson chop
house, on the busy Strand. would never
have had the just fame it owns.
Many New York managers and pro-
prietors now cater TO the women who visit
their establishments not alone by providing
souvenirs or flowers on the table, but by
instructing the various head walters, as
sistants and omnibuses that any deviation
OF the rule OF strict courtesy means dis
missal. This inslstence OF the rule OF
favoring women-all women desirable in APP
pearance or conduct. with or without es
corts-has been made rigid order.
Walters Of themselves will not cater 10
women. or, worse yet. they will DO polite
and attentive to the wrong sort OF women,
who may he more lavish with their fees.
And this kind of patronage would speedily
put hotel eating room beyond the pale.
But there is in New York and all the
large cities a growing army OF women In
the trades and professions who find 1t con-
venient to obtain their dinners out. They
are able 10 pay for good food and attend
ance. They wear business dress as "A
rule. being on their way home from Offices
or shops, and do not go TO see or to be
seen. but 10 get their dinners.
This class Of patronage will not impress
the average foreign born serving man as
important. He does not understand the un-
escorted woman. for In London or Paris IL
is not customary for even the most eman-
cipated of women TO dine alon. They
have their clubs, unusually good CSes, PUN
on the same lines as a mans club and
they get excellent meals there at speSial
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in Costly Restaurants That Win or Lose by Grac

lions. served in quaint fashion.
one OF the most successful places in town
IS small chophouse on n distinctly i'm
possible block. Thousands OF dollars are
spent here daily between the hours from
dinner 10 dawn. Here women are also ca
tered to I'm marked fashion by the proprle-
tors orders. These women are OF a lower
grade many OF them queens OF the under
world At the hour of midnight and after
ward
But queer paradox may be observed
at the hour or say. 6 to y. m. which goes
to show how the policy OF serving women
well is understood AT the same tables
which some hours later will be surrounded
by the Sapphos and Dellahs OF the town,
consuming the chosen shellhsh that they
delight in. will he found quiet. gray-haired
old women. some of them with dogs and
some of them with maids.
They come from the apartment houses
which abound In the vicinity for the fresh
good food which is so well cooked and
Clearly served. The walters in this place
typical chophouse thugs, most of them
would walt on these old women about as
cheerfully as they would on the dogs II
they did not understand that to fail in any
instance would mean dismissal
Many OF these old women give the waiter
dime having eaten dollar dinner. And
the same man, who gets dollar with
every breath he draws after midnight.
takes the meagre tip with "A fixed smile
that II would delight the heart of n suf-
fragette to observe
Contrast the three most successful p,aces
In town-two Of them with very fashion
able patronaee-wlth other gilded restau.
rants In which yawning walters loungo
about and the bosses are going bankrun,
Enviously they eye the establishments NJ
the three fortunate proprietors who were
all walters once. but take luxurious trims
abroad now, keep fancy farms and edu.
cate their children at the best colleges IN
the country.
Within a stones throw of one nj tb..
smarter OF these there Is a hotel which
once was famous as the stopping place ot
great men. politicians. judges. president.
visiting celebrities. Its bar still thrivas
It's luncheon and dinner hours show n faIr
crowd of men with a very few women
The tea hour is deserted absolutely
Women who may choose to visit the din.
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town. Tables are at premium at many
Of the places. and frequently parties of
women will show up at two tea rooms in an
afternoon.
There are all kinds Of feminine lures on
the menu honbons. sweets Of various
kinds and colors, the dantiest dishes and
serviettes. Charming gowns pretty faces.
the clink Of teacups. women's laughter and
quiet, civil walters made an inspiring scene.
and men are beginning to drop In at many
Of the teas. meeting their wives and fem
mime friends for a chat and n cup Of
Ceylon.
The repast may be simple; II generally
is. owing to our early dinner hours but
whether IT be a brown bread sandwich or
chicken salad. the service Is perfect and
the fee accepted in the right spirit This
serves as a potent advertisement and spells
success. Women talk about the charm of
the gathering. and now these restaurants
are rivalling each other in providing luxuri-
Gus dressing rooms. fitted with all kinds of
expensive toilet Injuries. French maid and
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rates
American women abroad attract much
attention by their democratic way Of din
ing when and where they please, often In
linen waist and short skirt
Even hero in America the Greek Italian
or Swiss waiter frequently master of sew
eral tongues but ignorant Of our New World
customs. misinterprets the presence OF the
woman alone. and the fact that the femi-
nine tip is not always generous acts as an
additional incentive to his disapproval
But the moment the order goes out from
the proprietor Of a hotel that courtesy is
TO be accorded TO all women the atmosphere
Of the place IS distinctly changed.
This atmosphere will be noticed at most
Of the resorts that pile up dollars during
every afternoon and evening. when other
places. some OF them with famous reputa-
tons made in the past stand dreary and
almost untenanted.
The tea hour. which has been called the
Twilight Of the Goddesses. has become an
occasion at every successful hotel in this