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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-01
POST0FF|CE HAS
SHOWN PROFIT
For First Time Since 1883
Income Is Greater Than
Expense

Washington. Nov. 1.-For the frst
time since 1883 the postoffice depart
ment. during the fiscal year ended
June 80. 1911. was conducted at a
profit. In twenty-four months the
conduct Of the postal service has re-
suited in changing a deficit Of $17,-
479.770 for the fiscal year 1909 to a
surplus Of $21s.11s for the fiscal year
1911. During the last fiscal year the
audited revenues Of the department
were $237.S79.S23 and the audited ex-
penditures $237.64s.926.
These facts are detailed in a report
Of Charles A. Kram, auditor for the
postoffice department. in a report cub
mitted today to Postmaster General
Hitchcock.
During the fiscal year. s1.s06.025
domestic money orders were issued as
gregatine $590.os4.432 and 4.060.4l3
international money orders were is
sued, aggregating $96.6S1.211.
A large amount Of money is avail
able for the postotf1ce department. the
report showing that more than $3.00O.-
900 is held by the treasurer of the
United States and assistant treasurers
for the use Of the postal service and
that more than $6.400.000 is similarly
held for the use Of the money order
service,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-01
SWITCH ENGINE
SCARED ROBBERS
+. FROM THE BOOTY
--
Held Up Express Train in
Typical Outlaw Style in
Arkansas
SWITCH ENGINE lOQKlNC
FOR The bElhTEO TRAIN
Its Approach Scared Robbers and
They Fled, Taking Only Such Booty
as They Could Grab Quickly-Ran.
sacked tho Mail Pouches,

Memphis. Tenn, Nov. 1.-six mask.
ed men held up the westbound Rock
Island passenger train No. 43, known
as the Arkansas-Ok Oklahoma express,
midway between Memphis and HUI
bert. Ark, early this morning. ran
sacked the mail pouches and fired
several nitro-glycerine caps in the safe
Of the express car.
In the midst Of the pillage they
were frightened away when switch
engine searching for the overdue train
approached. The robbers boarded the
train eleven miles from Memphis and
later by a show Of weapons irltimi-
dated the engine crew.
The explosions partially wrecked the
express car. The outlaws, upon the
appearance Of the switch engine, ran
away with only what little loot they
could grab,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-01
WILL MEET IN AIR

Cross Country Continent Flyers VIII
Meet Tomorrow.
Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 1.-For the first
time In history. men In fight across
on Wednesday. Tucson will mark the
aerial trans-continental crossroads
for the aviators. Robert G. Fowler.
who Is already here and c. p. Rod
gers. who is In flight from Ell Paso.
Repairs to Fowler's flying mcahine,
damaged in landing yesterday. were
delayed here so long today that his
plan Of leaving this afternoon for Ben
son and Bowie had to be abandoned.
He will be ready tomorrow and when
Rodgers appears. he will rise and hail
him as the two pass in the air.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-01
HOPES BLAgTED-

Washington, Nov. THE treasury
departments cherished hope that It
had succeeded in settling the lenrthv
controversy over the regulations car
raylng out the embargo against the
importation Of colored tea, was BLAST
ed today. Complaints from eastern
importers now allege that the chem.
ical analysis Of tea, recently adopted
by the department for uniform use at
all ports, is not severe enough and
permits the entry of colored tea un.
der the false impression that it is
pure.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-01
No RELIGIOUS
LEGISLATION
Seventh Day Adventists Will
Oppose All Efforts at Re-
ligious Legislation

Washington. Nov. IAN aggressive
campaign in opposition to every at
tempt at religious legislation in con-
gress or in any state legislature, was
started today by the fall council Of
the general conference committee of
Seventh Day Adventists when It vot-
ed to hold religious liberty conven-
tons in all parts Of the United States
the coming winter.
In starting the campaign the Ad-
Ventists reiterate their belief in abso-
Lutte religious equality and their OPP
position to Sunday laws and all move-
ments which would tend to unite
church and state. The conventions.
which are to continue for ten days
each, In part, will be held as fol-
lows:
Lincoln. Neb.. January l6 to Feb
ruary 4: Calgary. Canada, March 6
to 10: Milwaukee,. Wis. April 16 to
28; Toronto, Canada, June 81, July
8.
Owing to the growth Of the work
among German-speaking people in
America, that branch Of activity was
divided into two sections. Elder J. H.
Schilling Of Dresden. Germany. TAX
ing charge Of the territory east Of the
Mississippi river and Elder c. F. Haff-
ner Of Oklahoma. the territory west
Elder g. A. Burnham Of Alberta,
Canada. was elected president of the
Montana conference.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-01
NICKELS ARE GOOD
Those Coined in 1910 and Colored Are
Not C0unterfeits.

Washington. Nov. Hundreds of
inquiries from all sections Of the coun-
try are being received at the treasury
department from those persons who
reports were spread persistently in the
west and south, and now are being
circulated in the east, occasioning
banks and business men much incon-
venience.
There are thirty million nickels Of
1910 in circulation and so far as the
treasury knows all are genuine. Some
Of them were discolored in the minting
by fumes of sulphuric acid which gives
them an unusual appearance. but they
are genuine
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-01
MARzYEK MAY
HAVE COMMITTED
ANOTHER CRIME
Iowa Woman Assaulted and
Beaten With Some HEAVY
Instrument
circumstances SIMILAR
TO THE sA0MAN MURDERS
Police Believe the Same Fiend Who
Recently Committed the Murders 1t
Colorado Springs, Ellsworth and
Monmouth Committed This One,

Mount Pleasant, Iowa, Nov. Cir
cumstances similar to those in the
recent axe murder in Colorado Springs,
Col, Monmouth, ILL.,, and Ellsworth,
kas.. have led the local police to be-
lieve that the same person who is ',e.
lieved to h, We committed those crimes
was the assaflant Of Mrs. J. B. Jor-
dan. who was found unconscious in
her home here yesterday.
Mrs. Jordan, a mechanics wife, was
attacked and terribly beaten about the
head with heavy instrument. 1t is
said she cannot recover. The police
today instituted search for Charles
Marzyek, the ex-convict sought in con-
nection with the Snowman murders at
Ellsworth.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-01
TURKEY MUST
DECIDE QUICK
Must Accept Peace Terms or
Lose More of Her
Territory

chiasso. Switzerland, Nov. l.-Plan-
ming q speedy termination Of the war
with Turkey. the italian cabinet at q
secret meeting in Rome Monday de-
cided the porte must either accent
peace Immediately or lose more terri
tory.
Definite arrangements were made
Tor sending the Italian fleet against
Turkeys Mediterranean possessions. Il
10 understood the program as outlined
at the cabinet conference which was
participated In by Rear Admiral Au.
brey. will be launched at once.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-01
FOR DIR. WILEY.

Washington. Nov. phosphate
baking powder containing gypsum. OF
sulphate Of calcium. makes better
bread than powder without that in
gredient. was the contention made be.
fore the pure food board today by
J. c. Heller. baking powder manu-
facturer of New York. and his chem
list. They claimed that the gypsum
produced chemical action which
tended to complete aeration of bread.
The board took the question under ad.
viSement.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-01

Miss Maud Warner. orville Crockett
and George Crockett. under arrest
here In connection with the death Of
Mrs. Ollie Crockett Of this city, be-
gan today.
Traces Of poison were found in the
viscora Of Mrs. Crockett, who died
October 13, when an examination was
made in Oklahoma City. Roy Crock
EFT. the husband Of the dead woman,
is in jail here charged with arson. It
Is said that Mrs Crockett would have
been a material witness against her
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-01
GREAT FLEET ON
DRESS PARADE
Line of Naval Fighters Seven
Miles Long Swinging at
Anchor

New York, Nov. IAN even hun
dred lighting ships groomed for the
first formal event Of the greatest
mobilization in the history of the
United States navy swung at anchor
in the Hudson river this morning in
a gray line seven miles long. At 8
o'clock the signal was flashed on the
Connecticut and every craft in the
pageant burst into rainbow colors
from stem to stern. It was the first
order Of the day preparatory to the
tary of the Navy Meyer.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-01
WANTS PURE FOOD
Porto Rico Asks Authority to Enforce
the Laws

Washington. Nov. 1-Porto Rico has
appealed to this government for au-
thority under the pure food and drug
law to proceed the same as state au-
thorities with the enforcement Of pure
food inspection. The island territory's
case was presented today to DR.. Wiley
by Felix Frankfurter. law officer Of
the bureau of insular affairs
DR.. Wiley told him he would i'm
mediately authorize the food inspector
Of Porto Rico and his chief chemist 10
act with Alfred E. Taylor. the repre-
sentative Of the federal bureau Of
now on the island, In put
ting the law into operation.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-01

TALKED TREATIES
Britiah Ambassador Talked With Sec
rotary Knox

Washington, Nov. 1.-The project
ed general arbitration treaty was dis
cussed at conference today between
British Ambassador Bryce and Secre.
tary OF State Knox. Secretary Knox
who expressed the belief that the pros
poets for the aenates approval Of the
treaty materially have improved as a
result Of tho presidents missionary
work during his western trip, will
make q speech on that subject at Gin
cinnati, November 8. before the So
ciety for the Judicial Settlement of In
ternational Disputes.
He will devote himself to answering
the legal objections advanced by GER
tain senatorial opponents Of the treaty.
His address will follow one to be do
ltvered by President Taft before the
same society November z.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-01
SOCIALISTS ARE
IN RUNNING
Will Contest Election of Los
Angeles Mayor With
Alexander

Los Angeles. Nov. 1.-The Socialists
showed remarkable strength in the
municipal primary held yesterday and
as a result Job Hartman. the candi-
date on the Socialist ticket, will con-
test with George Alexander for mayor
of Los Angeles. When the canvassing
clerks began their work today Of fin
ishing the count Of the ballots. Harri-
Alexander In 1s9 precincts. out Of a
total Of 235 where primary votes were
cast.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-01
FAVoRS PLAN
Comptroller Murray Endorses Scheme
for Bank Examination.

for Bank Examination.
Washington. Nov. 1.-The move
ment Of clearing house associations to
appoint examiners to inquire into the
condition Of the banks composing
them, which is spreading over the
country. received the endorsement Of
Comptroller Of the Currency Murray
today.
For the successful working Of the
scheme. the comptroller advocated
these two conditions as essential:
First, competent examiner with
the confidence Of every bank. and,
secondly. an efficient clearing house
committee to take prompt action
when unsafe or dangerous conditions
are reported,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-01
RATES CUT
Lake Wheat Rate Dropped Quarter
OF Cent.

Lake Wheat RAtc Dropped Quarter
OF Cent.
Duluth, Nov. 1.-The vessel rate for
grain shipments experienced another
slump today. It was learned that
tonnage was offered at one cent. a cut
Of one-quarter cent Of the rate which
prevailed last week. One vessel was
chartered today at the one cent rate.
Practically all the grain moved in
the last week went from the Canadian
head Of the lakes and is for export.
Lumber carriers are in demand and
coal shipments are heavy. It is the
opinion that the coal shipments for
the season will surpass last seasons
figures by several thousand tons.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-01
SITE SOLD

jamestown EXpOsIta0n Ground Be.
comes Private Property
Norfolk. Va. Nov. THE James,
town exposition site on the southern
shore Of Hampton Roads was sold
at public auction today for $4,000.
The best bid was made by r. s. Streh-
low of Omaha. Neb.. representing
the Hampton Roads Water Front cor
poration. which had been organized
by exposition lien holders to protect
their interest Of about $150.000.
The special commissioners Of sale.
disappointed at the price, will report
without recommendation to Federal
Judge Waddill as to approval.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-01
FOUR ON TRIAL

Charged With Murder OF Woman by
Poison.
Nowata. Okla. Nov. IA prelim.
mary hearing OF Mrs. Dora Gaines,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-01

. . . ,
THE; WE.ATTICR,
North Dakota: Fair tonight
and Thursday. Slowly rising I
Temperature.
. . 4
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-01
GIVES UP FIGHT

rendered to Authorities.
Los Angeles. Nov. 1.-Horatio Be-
tram Mozor aged %, who said he was
the son of Maurice Mozor. an art
dealer living at $50 East 50th street.
New York. surrendered to the police
last night declaring himself a mur-
derer who was tired Of being q fugi-
tive. His victim. he said. was Stephen
Brooks. fiancee Of his sister. Milicent.
whom he killed Sept. 10, 1910.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-01

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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-06-07

Home grown strawberries received
fresh every day at VanarsdelPs.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-06-07
Exchange Bank Examined and
Found to Be in Fine C0ndi-
ton.

Mr.. j. A. Frayser, of Owens
boro, one of the Examiners re-
Gently appointed by Secretary of
State, Ben l.. Bruner, was here
last week and spent several days
examining the Exchange Bank of
this city. Before leaving, he was
seen by a representative of the
ADVOCATE and said in substance
that he found the condition of the
Exchange Bank to be frst-class;
that it had adopted the newest and
most modern plans of bookkeeping;
that its books and records were
accurately and correctly kept; that
its assets were of the best and he
compllmented the bank and its
officers in strong terms. The offi-
GERS of the Exchange Bank have
always believed in publicity ano
for some time past have had al
expert examine the bank eacf
year. 1t is one of the oldest In
situations in the country, havins
been organized in 1856, and justly
enjoys the confidence of the com
munity.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-06-07

Mr.. John English, of this cltyh
has received a paper announcing
the marriage at Ganado, Texas,
several days ago, of his son, Mr..
Ed. S. English, to Miss Kate
Schneider, of that city. The an
nouncement of the marriage was a
surprise to the bridegroom's fam
ily, who had no intimation OF his
intention. He was born and rear
ed here, but went to Texas some
years ago, where he has been quite
successful in business.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-06-07
DamrOSCh Sees Great Future
For Mrs. Glover.

Mrs. Richard Glover, who has
lately come to Fort Smith to re-
side, and who possesses mag
nificent voice and is a great addi-
ton to the musical and social
circles of the city, was signally
honored by Walter Damrosch on
the occasion of his visit here. Mr..
Damrosch heard of Mrs. Glover's
beautiful voice through Mrs.
Nicholson, who is a personal
friend of the director, and invited
her to sing for him. Mrs. Glover
sang, my Heart at Thy Sweet
Voice." by Saint-Saens. The ia
nous conductor was greatly
pleased with her voice, which he
says is a dramatic contralto, es-
pecially adapted to the stage, OF
beautiful quality, good tempera-
ment and splendid range. Mr..
Damrosch urged Mrs. Glover to
continue her studies as she was
capable of a brilliant career in the
musical world, saying that with
two years study she could enter
grand opera, where he predicted
she would become famous. Fort
Smith Record.
Mrs. Glover (nee Miss Anna
Bell Donohue) was born and rails
ed in this city and her success will
he the source of much pleasure tC
her many friends in this her ole
home. Mr.. Glover is also from
Mt. Sterling but has made hi:
home in the West for many years
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-06-07
A WILFUL DISCRIMINATION.

We informed the L. & E. r. r. Company has arranged its
schedule Mt Sterling the oft Heretofore could
come from E. Junction the morning and
He could then leave here 21O in the afternoon
the Junction and home the day Now
deal around u.s. the L. E. leaves the Junction 1t
therefore impossible make connection
Our Club should take charge this
be done to prevent a continuance of this injustice.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-06-07

Fourth Of July merchants had grand fire works display
at Grounds which enjoyed by thousands The plan
having large display under skilled supervision prevents
able accidents big city, Why can't We
have another this year
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-06-07
A GOOD IMPROVEMENT.

indebted the good ladies of city step
of civic Improvement Last week large wire
placed number of conspicuous places which
paper and the like be deposited This is it should The
should kept and appearance that
baskets everybody will make practice using
them.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-06-07
OUR LAST SAY.

On Friday there will be submitted the white of
city bond issue proposition for the of providing funds with
which erect another school building Any who has taken the
trouble knows another building badly needed In
fact do without and do justice the children. 1t
duty afford them every educational advantage possible No
good honoaby evade this responsibility should he
want years Mt Sterling has had the efficient
School Board in Kentucky The members of need another
building and therefore let's have it, The get is for
every who good schools be hand Friday and for
the scho
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-06-07
Blacksmith Shop.

| have employed a skillful man
and put him in charge of the shop
located on the Owingsville pike,
known as the Cockrell Shop, and
am prepared to do class horse
shOeing. Bring your stock to me,
you will get first class service and
your patronage will be appreciated.
47-4t w. w. STONER.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-06-07
1885 Was the Lucky Number.

1885 was the correct number of
pins in the cushion in j. II. Brun-
ner's show window. Four ladies
counted the exact number and the
S. prize will be equally divided
among them. The lucky ladies
were: Mrs. Anna X. Moss, Mrs.
f. f. Jones. Mrs. Frank Laugh
lin and Miss Ethel Warmoth.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-06-07
Bowmar'S Summer Tours.

Personally conducted; low in
elusive cost; high-class accommo-
dations. Yellowstone Park and
West, starting Monday, July 3;
Niagara Falls, Toronto, etc., Tues
day. Aug. L; Atlantic City, New
York, ETC., Aug. II. Write Bow
MARS Tours, Versailles, Kv., for
folders giving full details.
47-4t
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-06-07

Screen wire, yard &c.
Screen windows, 25 and 35c.
Mosquito netting, SC yard.
The Fair.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-06-07
Notice!

The partnership existing be-
tween Fred Weckesser and Anna
Pomroy, known as the Spot Cash
Grocery Co., las this day been
dissolved by mutual consent.
Miss Anna Pomroy retiring as a
member of said firm, and Mr..
Fred Wecllesser to be sole owner
assuming all Indebtedness. The
business will continue and be
known as the Spot Cash Grocery
Co., and so recorded at the County
Clerks Office according to law.
Sigr ed: Fred Weckesser,
Apna Pomroy.
Mt. Sterling, KY, June 1, 1911.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-06-07

Walk-Over 81 oxfords, 1926
Walk-Over $3.5 oxfords, 1928
Punch & Graves
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-06-07

Yes in the shade shown Government
Sunday, was quite hot enough for u.s. thank you
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-11-24
Narrow Escape from Serious In
iury.

While Mrs. Charles Mack and Mrs.
j. C. Tierney of Bread Loaf were doing
some shopping on Merchants row in
this village Thursday afternoon their
horse became frightened at the 4:53
train going south. Mrs. Tierney had
got out of the wagon but Mrs. Mack
had remained in the vehicle to hold the
horse when suddenly the animal dashed
toward the postoffice corner. Mrs.
Mack was thrown out and landed on
her head and shoulders on the pavement.
She was picked up and carried into DR..
w. H. Sheldon's drug store and DR.. d,
C. Noble summoned. On examination
it was found that she rad sustained
injuries to her head, back NM. shoulders,
which are not considered of serious
nature, though she was considerably
bruised by the fall. She was made as
comfortable as possible and started for
her home a short time later.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-11-24
Death of Mrs. Whitney Kirby.

Gertrude Hill Kirby, wife of Whitney
d. Kirby, died Wednesday, November
10, at her home in the East part of the
town. Death came without any warn
ing, as she seemed to be gaining
strength rapidly being up within one
half hour of the time of her death.
She is survived by her husband and
three small children, the youngest
about two weeks old, also by father,
step-mother, sister and one brother,
all of Georgia State. Mrs. Kirby was
81 years of age and was we'll known and
hi ghly respected in this village. The
funeral services were conducted by the
Rev. D. H. Corkran at the house and
also at the church in East Middlebury.
The following were the bearers:
Clayton and Kent Kirby, Benjamin
McQuivey and Royce Boardman. Inter-
ment was in Prospect cemetery in East
Middlebury. Mr.. Kirby has the
sympathy of large community in his
sad bereavement.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-11-24
The Festival Artists.

The second number of the Century
club course was given to the members
of the club and their friends Wednesday
evening in the town hall. Every seat
in the hall was filled before the curtain
went up on the opening number. The
soloists of the evening aroused great
enthusiasm, especially Mr.. A. j. Har-
pin, basso. He has perfect and mag
nifcent voice which has made him fa-
nous in New England states. Marcia
West Lewis, contralto, is a gem, mu-
sically speaking, and showed herself to
be an artist of unquestionable ability.
Francis Josef Martin, the boy pianist.
is genius of whom the musical cities of
the east never tire. Hazel Dell Chand-
ler's readings were the features of the
evening. She is a reader of rare ability
and charm and a delight to all. The
next entertainment in the course will
come on December and will be a lee
ture by Benjamin Chaplin.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-11-24
improvement Society Ball To-
niqht.

The masquerade ball to be given at
the town hall this evening for the bene-
fit of the Middlebury Improvement So
ciety promises to be the event of the
season. The ladies having the affair
in charge have completed all the ar
rangements and good time is assured
all who attend Vittum's orchestra
has been engaged to furnish music. The
grand march will begin promptly at 8
o'clock. Refreshments will be served
in the lower hall The society intends
to make many improvements during
the coming summer and therefore
wishes the assistance of the citizens to
carry out their plans and it is hoped as
many as possible will show their ap-
preciation of the society's work by
their attendance. A limited number
of seats in the gallery have been re-
served for those who do not care to
dance and tickets may be procured at
Slafters drug store. A cordial invita-
tion is extended to all.