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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-23
ANDY CARNEGIE UNBOsOMS.
New York Tribune.

Andrew Carnegie Went tic the
Rockefeller Bible class. and with John
ID. Rockefeller. Jr.. on tho platform
with him, smiling at his quips and
urging him on. told a string of Incl
dents Of his early career which he
termed ''trifies that enabled me to
rise" Finally he told the class that
he was happier now than he had ever
been in his life.
IT don't regret leaving business"
said Mr.. Carnegie. My old age shah
not be spent in accommodating but in
distributing surplus wealth. I'm so
happy--this life has become so dear
to NEWELL, heaven u homc"--hc
paused. and more br expression and
gesture than anything else conveyed
tho impression that he was not look
ing forward with any marked joy to
his transitioa-"think of this> gentle
men. homc our heaven"
Mr.. Carnegie bcamcd throughout
the cntir" period of his address. but
he gave himself up to.cnjoyment. par
ticularfN after tho above sentiment,
and closed his eyes to smile the bet
He was Il great reader of Shakes
pcarc. as Il young, man. he said. and
he had often found it of great value
I" be able to quote easily from the
l"'t iuu itAWfISHl. III litt. tllNN ne
had found the people set down his
quotations as original. and he didn't
il his duty to 500 them light.
When the laugh that the admission
brought forth had died down. Mr..
Carnegie said:
"Oh. l. played the game
III" touched on II few points in his
thai, he liked to think of most
when he got his first i"i, as mos
senger hoy at s2.ao Il week. when he
a telegraph operator at SIS Il
month. and later. when he jumped to
his first big financial transaction, when
he negotiated the sale of $4,000. 900 st.
Louis bridge bonds to Junior Morgan. |
the father of J. Pierpont," he eX-
planned in an aside.
~ made Il very handsome profit out
If that" he said. and got the con
:racts for the bridge building as we'll.
nut it anne near to diverting me from
'teel maker to banker. But there was
point where l really got out Of the
voods-tlings did themselves after
hat"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-23
VALUES ARE
FAVORED BY THE
SHOPPERS
Christmas Business Nearly
Over With "Shop Early"
Slogan a Success

Although the stores were fairly we'll
filled with the las minute Christmas
shoppers, the last chance before
Christmas did not prove to be as
rushing this year as it has been pre-
viously at this time of the a
Store keepers state that the "shop
early slogan evidently had good eff
feet. For the past W. weeks the
Christmas shoppers have been busy
and sales of the week from December
III to 16 were larger this year than
they were last. One merchant stated
this morning hat he believed that
fully one-third of the Christmas shop
ping was done in that week.
In spite of the views taken by the
managers of the various stores. in tho
city, tho clerks are of different opin-
ions. a number of clerks. whom ii
was possible to speak To today. stated
hat they fully believed That there
were more tardy ones this year than
last.
1t Is n matter of opinion any way.
The Christmas hustle is in the air.
Every business house in the city has
been decorated with Yulc-timc Of
ferings II decorations for weeks.
Every second person you meet on Tho
street is carrying IL bundle under onc
arm and wearing Il puzzled expression
on his face. probably wondering how
long his funds will last.
Some of the stores today rcsemblcd
bargain day sales. to which fifty ur
nor women's clubs had adjourned
Packages. bundles. sacks and boxes
wrapping paper running low, clerks
worried. cash boxes singing through
the air, but all immersed in the
Christmas spirit. In truth there car
be few "scrooges' in Grand Forks.
Buying Costly Presents.
While the amount Of business done
denotes prosperity-for the store,
keepers at least--it is y; flct that tho
people are spending moro for Christ
mas gifts this year than last year.
that a general comparison with thu
deposits at this time last year, SHOW
Il remarkable increase, while thu
clearing house figures indicate tn.
trend of business activity.
Tn every branch of trade, jewellers
clothiers, confectionery men. furriers
shoe men AMI dry goods merchants
all state that the higher and medium
priced goods arc what are sought for
and that the cheaper articles ar,
passed by.
Tonight it will md. The rustic ant
hustle of the past two weeks will have
been recorded in the pages of thu
years book reserved for the Christ,
mas rush. Sunday tired mothers ant
tired dads will rest and then on Mon,
day. tho same old story and the same
tired mothers and dads will say, well
it was worth WHILE"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-23
Going to War Over Trifles
TEAPOT. BUCKET AND AND GLASS OF WAITER.

covered in a dispatch that his name
and titles We're followed by only TWO
etceteras. while the king of Poland
was given three. Result. declaration
of war. More disastrous in it's sequel
was the throwing of IL small stone by
q Huguenot child at the duke OF
Guise. for it WIS the Immediate cause
of the massacre of NassH and of the
thirty years war that followed il.
1t will thus l,e seen that no article
is too worthless or IL subject TOO triv-
lal for the purpose Of unlopsening
the dogs OF war--not ever the splitting
of water. Mrs. MaShanl. the favor
lite lady in waiting to Queen Anne.
was carryin. ii glass of water to her
royal mistress when She collided with
the Marquis de Torey. on whose
clothes the water was spilled.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-23
FOR ALL IS
PROVIDED By
WORKERS
No Grand Forks Poor Fami.
lies Will Be Overlooked
Baskets Out Today

Thinks to the combined efforts Of
the Associated Charities, the Saliva
ton Army and the Good Fellows"
the poor and needy this year will not
pass the birthday of the Christ with
out observing the day in a manner
made customary by precedent of
ages.
The holiday spirit will pcrvadc even!
the most humble of Grand Forks
done their work in vain.
Through many sources of Informal
ton the complete list of those in dire
straits has been asccrtaincd. In some
cases ill health of fathers; in other,
accidents or other unfortunate, cir
cuinstlnces, havn been the cause. Yet
of the 100 families who will b" pre-
scntcd with their Christmas dinners
by the organizations interested. not
in the spirit of charity, but In tho
pleasure Of giving for the givings
sake. Il small percentage have applied
for help.
Personal visits have hcen made to-
many homes, situations Of various
families have been discovered and the
result is that their homes will be glad
dcned.
This afternoon the visiting nurses
committee of the. Associated Chari-
ties is entertaining lhhut 100 children
at h Y. NJ. G. \. gymnasium. Gifts
and sWc"tmcats have been provided
for all. n big tree was installed and
the party is proving Il great success.
Deliver Baskets Tonight.
The Associated Charities committee
In charge of Chairman j. NJ. Smith.
has finally completed the work of
packing baskets which will he deliv-
crcd from the ST. Faults parish hal
this evening . Evory basket contains
that which will make some fnmily
hapnv. q turkey. chicken. duck, or a
roast with cranberrirs. potatoes. vege-
tables. tea, coffee, butter, fruit and
candies.
Many Responded to Call.
The appeal OF the Associated Char
tiles did not fall ON unhcaring ears.
The merchants Of the city have all
done their Individual share in assist
ing the organization. The wholesal-
crs have furnished the fruit and cam
dies, there was $: donation IF forty
Twenty-Five pound sacks of Tour. tho
meat men have generously given fowls
and roastS, and there have been many
gifts by individuals.
did not get into the game until late.
did their Just share in the work. Over
$40 was donated to the fund of TIL"
Associated Charities. This money has
been converted into the necessarics
which had no been already furnish-
Cd
"A ,umh,, ,r s,,d,, s,,,oo, c,,ssos
of thn various churches ,,,yo yolun.
tecrrd to assist thc Assnciated chart
ties. ,rhey have each taken charge
Of tho hrsicts for fnmilins which h,T.
been ASSIGNED them. A number ot
true philanthronists Of the civ have
also volunteered to relieve the assoc
furnish in~diyidu,l baskets va"
Salya,inm Army Rmsx
The Salvation Army has Also hoo,
h,,sv 1,nrtv f.u,i,;os ,,n m tho l;st
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-23
SEATON HAS WALKED
AROUND THE GLOBE

New York, Dec. 22.-Ceptain H. NJ.
Seaton of Chicago. who arrived yester-
day on the Philadelphia, said he had
walked $4,000 miles and visited every
country of the globe. He left New
York April Q. 1905, and from here to
the Pacific coa walked 5.4S3 miles at
an average of 40 miles a day. He
showed pOstmarks of the postoffices he
visited on the way to prove this.
During a 5000 mile jaunt across Aus
tralia, Captain Seaton was near death
from starvation and thirst. He saved
his life by cutting the telegraph wire.
The linemen came to repair the break
and found him at the point of death.
In endeavoring to visit L'hassa, the
forbidden City" of Thibct. he was
captured by natives and tortured by
fire.
Usually the man who says he does
MT want a political job might as we'll
keen still: the lob doesn't want hin,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-23
MACIIlNlsTs ARE BUSY,

Hartlord, Conn, Dec. .22.-Activity
IN railroad business is evidenced by
the announcement at the local shops
" the New Haven railroad tina all
machinists will hereafter return 10 tho
old schedule nf min" hours n day.
The schedule has hcon cut to Z or s
hours for nearly four years.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-10
THE INSTITUTE
IS NOW HISTORY
Closing Session Was Held
Thursday Afternoon.
OFFICERS ARE REELECTED
Institute Will be Held Here
Next Year.
Resolutions Adopted Cover Num-
Der of Important Questions of Both
State and National Importance.
Are Opposed TO the Dean Bill.
OFFICERS ARE REELECTED

At the closing session of the Ma
rion Farmers institute Thursday af-
ternoon, officers for the year were
elected and It was determined to hold
an institute next year. Independent
of the state board of agriculture.
The following resolutions covering
a number OF important questions of
state and national importance were
adopted:
Resolutions.
Resolved. that we are unalterably
opposed to the spirit of the Dean bill
and hereby request our representa-
tive to use his influence to oppose its
passage.
Resolved that we regard with fav
or the pending new law protecting
quail.
Resolved: that we endorse the par
Gel post bill and instruct our secre-
tary TO inform our congressman of
this action.
"Resolved: that we favor the teach
ing Of agriculture in our rural schools
Resolved; that we favor that all
bonds wherever owned and all in
corporated companies be taxed at
their fun value"
A vote of thanks was extended TO
all persons who assisted in making
the institute such a decided success.
1t was also determined that the
paper read by Mrs. A. NJ. Hutchinson
should be sent to the state board for
publication in its annual report.
Officers for the year are: II. Il.
Andrews. president; l.. j. Russell, vice
president; ]. Il. Smeltzer, secretary
and E. y. Uncapher, treasurer. The
executive committee is composed of
John Reckley, IL. w. johnson, Mrs.
j. w. Kennedy, Mrs. Milley Key, Will
liam Douse, c. L. Bish and ]. w.
Stiffler.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-10
Phon . -.
The Ohio Milling & Elevator Co.
Colorado Mine Horror.

Trinidad, col, Feb. 1O-With the re-
covery Of the four bodies early today
from the Cokedalc coal mine of the
Carbon Coal ana Coke company, res
cuers renewed their efforts to locate
eleven other miners who were en-
tombed by an explosion late last
night. The passages Of the mine are
rapidly filling with black damp and
there Is little hope that any of the
entombed men are still living.
The Cochdales mine, which had been
widely advertised as one of the safest
in the country. is operated by sub
sidary of the American Smelling and
Refining company. The cause of the
explosion is not known, although it
Is attributed in a general way 10
careless handling of lights or powder
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-10

81. Petersburg. Feb i0--Despite
the inconclusive nature of the evi-
dcnce against Dr. Pantchenko and
Count Patrick OBrien de Lassy,
charged with the murder of Count
Vassill Bouturlin. De Lassy's brother
in-law. their conviction is today con-
sidered probable.
In an English or American court,
the case against the prisoners would
undoubtedly have been abandoned for
lack of evidence. The Russian court.
however, has permitted the menda-
ciousness and thoroughly disreputable
character of the men To be establish
ed without any reference To the Bout
turlin case, and this is believed to
have influenced the jury adversely.
The case will probably conclude
within IA few days.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-10
SOCIETY
and CLUBS

Socdability of a delightful nature
characterized the meeting of the Ideal
Embroidery club at the home OF Mrs
]. A Kunkle on Leader street yes
terday afternoon.
The members brought their en-
broldery work and enjoyed several
hours in social chat over their work.
During the afternoon. Miss Kathryn
kunkle favored the guests with sew
eral pretty solos. After busy seas.
on with the needles, the ladies laid
aside their work, to participate in
contest inaugurated by the hostess.
Mrs. G. Frill received the prize in the
contest and Mrs. Duff Henderson was
awarded the consolation. At five
o'clock, the guests were seated at a
long table, at which covers were laid
for twelve. the table favors and de-
corations were red valentine hearts
Mrs. Daniel Cobol assisted the hos
tess In serving.
On the twenty third of this month,
Mrs. j. s. Lunger will receive the
club at her home on Franklin street
A very agreeable surprise was PLAN
ned and carried out by the friends
OF Mrs. Emma Gay at her home on
South High street. Thursday evening
In honor of Mrs. Gays birthday. A
number called during the evening to
congratulate Mrs. Gay, and spent
the time most enjoyably with music
and other diversions.
- Those present were: Mesdames
John Flach, Milton Flach. +. Weber,
George Queen, c. Koehler, John
Koehler. George Hageman, Callie An
drews Henry Flies, Orville Barnhart,
Robert Reidenbaugh, J. II, Hobson.
c. Keil and r. ]. Pennell, Misses
Grace Queen. Louise Gull Emma
Hageman, Libbie Koehler, Mary 10y
er and Callie Kuntz.
Thursday evening, Mr.. and Mrs G.
A. Park were very agreeably surprised
at their home on Mark street, when a
number of friends called to help them
celebrate their twenty-fifth wedding
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-10
Two Killed in strange Accident.

Memphis, Tenn. Feb. 10.-A 500
gallon water tank half filled. crashed
through the roof of the Novelty Candy
company plant this morning. Lee
Curtis was killed Instantly An un
Identified negro died in the patrol wa
gon enroute to the hospital. The
plant was closed yesterday and the
force of more than 100 employees were
idle today Had they been in the
building. scores might have been kill
ed. Those killed were Otis elevator
employees sent TO do repair work.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-10
BRIEF MENTION

The Truth Seekers Of the United
Brethren church met Thursday after
noon at the home Of Mrs. p. Engl-
hardt. on Mound street. The business
session was followed by a social and
Refreshments were served by the hos
tess.
Major James w. McAiurray went to
Columbus this morning to act, with
seven other officers under Col. Bar
ger of the Fourth Ohio regiment, o.
y. c., as personal bodyguard Of
President Taft who is to be in Colum-
but today.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-10
Antlers are Adjusted to a
Dozen Heads.
AFTERNOON SESSION HELD
Supper Was Served in the
Club Rooms.
Pythian Sisters Arrange for a NIasaue
Social Which VIII he Held. Febru-
ary 23--Lodge Circles Were Quite
Busy. Thursday.

The Elts held meeting begin
ming, Thursday afternoon at two
o'clock and continued until almost
midnight. Just an even dozen can
didates presented themselves and
were Initiated into the order. The
work began at two o'clock with one of
the largest attendances ever present
at a lodge session. Every suitable
chair In the lodge quarters was oc-
cupied and many were compelled to
stand during the work. At Gv,
O'Clock buffet lunch was served and
at. seven o'clock the work was re-
sumed.
a message in the afternoon inform
ed the lodge that District Deputy
bright Edward, Of Marysville. would
be present. but later q telegram told
of his not being able to be present.
AT the conclusion OF the degree
work, the members fingered for an
hour at cards, billiards and pool
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-10

Marion Temple No. 3S1 Pythian
Sisters held meeting Thursday even
ing and arranged for a maskue social
TO be held, February 23, and attended
to the regular business. The regular
meeting was to have been last Tues
day, but was postponed because of
the entertainment which was given
by Marion lodge No. 402 Knights of
Pythias.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-10

Gallipolis. Ohio, Feb. 1O.-Discov-
cry was made today that the home
of Moses Shoemaker, civil war veter-
an of Cheshire township, who died
a fe wdays ago, had been robbed of
$4,000 in cash which Shoemaker had
kpet hidden in the house.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-10

Wellston, o., Feb. 1O.-Charles
Wetzel ffty-uwo, a miner, thought
to be affected mentally by a recent
illness, shot and killed himself early
this morninf while his son Ira strug-
glcd with the father to wrest the
pistol from his grasp. The gun was
discharged making a fatal wound.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-10

Instead Of transacting regular busi-
ness at the meeting Of the A. /. L.
the time was spent by the degree team
practicing for initiation. The men
surprised their wives by serving an
oyster supper they had prepared after
the practice.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-10

The Uniform Rank. *. Of r.. held
It's regular meeting in its hail last
night. Arrangements were made for
the annual ball tn take place Febru-
airy %. Elaborate preparations are
being made for this affair. The in
vitatlon committee will issue 400 in
vitations The committees in charge
of the dance are as follows:
General committee. A. Ridenbaugh
E. Mack, William Morganthaler, A. !
Rudolf and clyde T'lom.
Reireshment committee. Arthur
Seffncr ana Frank Ritzhaup.
Door committee William Pinyard
+. Able and j. G. Riley.
Invitation committee. Il. Mack. Ar.
thur Seffner and A. Ridenbaugh.
Floor committee, Albert Peacock.
Roy Tavener ana Clyde l.. Ulom.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-10
COMBINE
NOT TO Be
Resolutions Against Merger
BY National Association.

Chicago. Feb. 10.-The National
Association of the Independent Tele-
phone Companies unanimously adopt
ed a resolution declaring themselves
against any consolidation of the Nor
gan-Beel interests.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-10

Wayside lodge Of odd Fellows con-
ferred the third degree upon four
candidates and attended to the rou-
tine business at the regular meeting.
last evening. The degree work was
done by the team from Kosciusko
lodge
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-10
PERSONALS

Miss Maude Hoald, of Delaware,
visited friends in Marion Thursday.
Mrs. Il. =. Curtis, of Prospect, was
the guest Thursday of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. G. Wottring OF east Church street.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-10

The Druids conferred the second
degree upon three candidates at the
meeting Thursday evening and follow
ing the work, the members spent an
hour at social passtimes
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-10

New York, Feb. 1O-This servlceable
riding and driving suit of brown
broadcloth Is of the sort seen now
every day in Central park The cos
tune gives the wearcr a decidedly
smart" appearance.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-10

| The Social circle of the Protected
| Home circle, met at the home of Mrs
Samuel Hollenbaugh on Greenwood
street Thursday evening.
| After the guests had assembled, a
very pleasant evening was spent So
cially with games and music. In a
contest held, Mrs Glen Beckley won
the first prize and Miss Elcie Orians
the second. At 10 O'Clock lunch was
served.
Guests of the circle were Mr.. and
Mrs. Harvey Miller. Mr.. and Mrs
| Lawrence Buffard, Mrs. May Smith,
Mrs. Nellie Reed, Miss Elcie Orians
| Mr.. c. II. Conrad and Mr.. Leonard
Donaugh.
On the second Thursday of next
| month Mrs. Glen Beckley will enter
tain the club at her home on east
| Church street
Miss Bessie Sifritt entertained the
/ So-So club at her home on north State
street. Thursday evening. A good at
tendance of the members made the
evening pass very sociably. Needle.
WORK and chat pleasantly occupied the
time, and at 10 o'clock the hostess
| served Dutch lunch. The time ana
place of the next meeting has not
been decided upon.
The regular monthly session of the
Christian Women's Board of Missions
was held at the home of Mrs. S. j.
Edsell on Chestnut street yesterday
afternoon. A short business session
was held after which a program of
music and readings was enjoyed.
At the close of the program lunch
was served by the hostess.
Mrs. o. C. Danner was the only
guest of the society at this meeting.
For the pleasure of her house
guests. Mrs. Amanda Myers and Mrs.
Harriet Edison. of Vermillion, Mrs. II.
NJ. Shutes entertained a few friends at
dinner Thursday evening.
Mrs, A. o. Jennings entertained the
members of the Missionary society of
the United Brethren church at her
home on west Center street, yesterday
afternoon. The following program
was observed, Miss Laura Collins be.
ing leader: Paper, "Deaconess
Work." read by Miss Verda Miles;
Missionary Work in Africa" given
by Mrs. A. o. Jennings; devotional
services led by Mrs II. o. Dun. fol-
lowed by general discussion of the
topic, africa" At the conclusion OF
the program the hostess served re-
freshments.
The next meeting will take place In
one month at the home of Miss Sarah
Sheedy.
Mrs. Clark Bender was hostess TO
the members of the Golden Rule
Cooking school at her home on Noon
an court, Thursday evening,
The guests arrived in the late aft
ernoon, and spent the time until the
dinner hour In social intercourse. Al
6 o'clock an elegant course dinner
was served. After-dinner hours were
spent informally with games and mu
sic.
Guests of Mrs. Bender were Mrs.
Harry Long, Misses Alva Bender, Ma
bel Bender and Pearl Krause.
The time and place of the next
meeting OF the school has not been
arranged.
Mrs. w. j. Ewers entertained the
members of the LII. III. IL. club and
their husbands at her home on Nj.
Vernon avenue. last evening
Four tables of progressive euchre
We're filled by the guests in which
game Mrs Miles Longshore received
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-10
There's a Difference in Coal.

tina.
to
while
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-10

Tally Wag carnival, Feb. 18th to
18th. 2-6-6t
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-10

anniversary. The occasion was also
in honor of Mr.. Parks birthday.
After season OF greetings and con-
gratulations, the evening was pleas.
antly spent in playing euchre and In
various other social diversions. At
10 o'clock, cards were laid aside. while
the guests were served an elegant
lunch
Mr.. and Mrs. Park were very nicely
remembered by their friends with
gifts of china and silver. Mr.. Parl;
was also given a postcard shower in
remembrance of his birthday.
Those calling during the evening
were Mr.. and Mrs. Wynn. Mr.. AM
Mrs. McGrath, Mr.. and Mrs. Ault. Mr..
and Mrs. Thompson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Raymond Scott, Mr.. and Mrs Harry
Corwin. Mrs. Roberts. Mrs. Timson,
Mrs. Welch, Mrs. Paschal. Mrs. l.. NJ
Corwin, Mrs. Grant Couts, Mrs. Ar.
quette, Mrs. IT. Ii. Couts, Misses Lulu
Paschal. Blanche Paschal, Eva Cor.
win, Gladys Couts, Daisy Park. Mil.
dred Couts Mary Arquette. Messrs
Walter Timson, Harry Paschal, EN-.
cry Miles. Homer Couts, Lyman Park
and Charles Corwin.