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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
PE0NAGE FOUND
IN MAINE WOODS
Boston Is Center of Most
Complete System in the
Country

Boston. Jan. 20.-Only the other
1t were really news-the details of a
case of peonage in the United States.
1t happened that the report came from
the south. and there was the usual
comment among northern newspapers
is still as barbarous as it was in the
days of legalized chattel slavery, says
the Boston Transcript.
The reason for this impression is
clear: in the south several cases of
this kind have been prosecuted, the
victims almost always being employees
in farming. numbering. railroading,
mining. factory or construction work.
In the north. however, prosecutions
public does not know the facts. 1t
will learn, therefore. with surprise.
that no less a city than Boston is, in
the words of the federal government,
the center of the most complete peon-
age system in the entire country"
The situation is this: Boston is the
chief labor market for the Maine for
ests. In late years the natives of
Maine. who formerly supplied the
labor for the logging concern in that
state, have been engaged In the paper
mills. and it became necessary for the
lumber companies to import work.
men. for the most part foreigners,
from other states.
The Working of the System.
The numbering people call on en-
ployment agents in Boston to do their
best to urge men to go with them to
the northern woods. 1t has been found
that these agents frequently misrep-
resent conditions in Maine. often tell.
ing the laborers that the lumber
camps are only a few miles from
some town. where they can go on
Sundays and holidays for recreation
and enjoyment. Induced bv the pros.
pect Of steady employment and the
apparently attractive conditions. the
men Sign up" and set out.
Arriving at the outskirts of civiliza.
ton the laborers leave the train and
are driven In wagons a short distance
into the forests. Then they have to
tramp sometimes sixty or seventy
miles into the interior of, the rough
country. the roads being impossible
for vehicles. There they live and
work in the heart Of the wilderness
throughout the winter months. They
have no recreation whatever. Their
mode Of living is rugged. They realize
that they have been completely hood.
winked. Forthwith they rebel agains,
their treatment.
Appealed to legislature.
But the numbering interests who ad.
vance transportation and supplies In
order to secure laborers thought that
they had some rights in the matter
Accordingly they appealed to the leg
tslature of Maine for protection, and
in February. 1907. a bill became q law,
making 1t q crime for q person ia
enter an agreement to labor for any
numbering operation or In driving logs,
any advance Of goods, money or trans.
portation. and unreasonably and with
intent to defraud fail. to enter into said
employment as agreed. and labor q
sufaoasnt length Of time 70 seimbussl
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
WAS A SUCCESSFUL EVENT
Junior Prom Held Friday Evening at
High School Was Well
Attended.

In the auditorium of the high
school Friday night. the annual prom
Of the junior class IA given. The
dance was we'll attended. and it proved
one of the most successful and enjoy
able social events of the season.
The auditorium was beautifully dec
GRATED with blue and white. the class
colors. Blue and white crepe paper
steamers were stretched in different
directions from one end of the large
auditorium to the other. while on the
curtain to the stage the class placed
a large '13 on a BACKGROUND of white.
remnants of different schools and COL
leges throughout the country were ar
ranged on the walls Of the auditorium.
According to school regulations. the
grand march formed about 1880
o'clock and the dance broke UP short
ly after II. During the progress of
the dance. punch was served by several
of the young ladies.
The following committees had
charge of the arrangements:
Invitation-H. A. johnson, Miss
Ethel Putnam. Clara Hagen, Clarence
Giles and George Ludvigson.
Decoration-Frank Mayor, Rosa
Briggs. Sadie Carney. Clarence Gies.
Clara Hagen. Ole Halverson. Grace
Kolars, Edward Ryan, Emmett Sulli-
van n Charlotte Thompson.
Observation-Disclosures Thomson.
Grace Kolars and William Banick.
T-- r-.--
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
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&. r. White of Rottineau is spend
ing the day in h city.
c. G.. tiordcr of Bathgatc was hero
today on business.
j. P. Hall is here from Willow City
on business.
o. H%endrickson of Adams was in
the city his morning.
]. w. H.. Moss of Petersburg is
here on business.
]. w. Maxwell of Grafton was in
the city today on business.
Ole Jentrud of Mylo is spending the
day here mn business,
]. NJ. Johnson is a Mylo business
visitor in Grand Forks.
A. NJ. Larson of Hampden is in the
city today.
j. r. Hall is spending a few DAYS
here from Willow City.
G. r.. White was a caller from Bot
tineau Friday evening.
X. n. and S. y. Dewar are visitors
here from Bartlett.
2. j. Evcnson registered in the CITY
Friday evening from Kramer.
G. iIendrickson of Adams was a
caller in Grand Forks today.
j.. NJ. Nelson of Lakota is in The
city on a business errand.
E. A. Milton of Towner is in the
city today o ma business mission.
A. X. Tice of Larimore is in the
city today on a business errand.
Charles King of Lakota was regis
tered mere on Friday night.
Franz Schuheck registered in Fri
day evening from Ashley. n. d.
s. G. Raymond was in the city last
evening from Devils Lake.
Attorney r. S. Fitchette of Inkster
was in the city Friday evening attend
ing the wrestling matches.
r. j.. Moore of Drayton is a busi-
ness visitor here today.
Samuel Foster is in the city TODAY
attending to business matters.
f. W. We'll of Williston is in the
City today on a business errand.
Edward herman Of Marvel was an
arrival in the city Friday evening.
Babe" Wood of Winnipeg is in
the city today calling on friends.
c. G. Hanson Of Mayville wal in
the city between trains Friday night.
G. +. Lamb Of Michigan was a call
er in the city Friday evening.
u. F. Mcdonald of L.angdon was
registered in the city on Friday even.
ing.
Attorney L. n. Thorson Of Rugby
was a business visitor in the city to-
day.
Mayor John Bruegger of Williston
was a caller in the city Friday even.
ing.
Fl. G. Sinclair of Fargo is spend.
ing a few days here on a business
mission.
S. F. and Marvin Mercer are spend.
ing a few days in Grand Forks from
Larimore.
Thomas Forbes Of Petersburg is
affairs.
A. G.. Forma. D.. c. Hart, August
Peterson and VIM. Dem Of Wales are
In the city attendin gthe Rumely
school.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
MESSAGES OF THE MASTERS
That is subject of Sermon Series to Be
Started by Rev. r. NJ.
Mccoy.

The following series Of Sunday
evening sermons announced for the
Methodist church are unusually sug-
gestive. The sermons which are bas-
ed on some of the masterpieces of lit
erature strongly reflect the deep
teachings of the bible. They are to he
given by the pastor. Rev. F. NJ. Nc
Coy. as follows:
January IL. Gods Voice in Litera-
ture-hy way of Introduction"
January Il. "Romola-The Self
hurt of Sin"
January IS. Scarlet Letter-The
Reckoning Power of a Great Love"
February 4, Les Miserables-The
Battle tor a Mans Soul"
February IL, "Macbeth-The
Cleansing from SIM"
February is. Seven Lamps of
Architecture--The Building of Char
acter."
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
Plan Rir p;,n;c

Two hundred and fifty pioneers OF
the Red river valley attended the
Polk County Old Settlers ASSOCIATION
meeting in Crookston on Thursday. A
number of local people were Included,
many OF them remaining in the coun-
ty seat until today. One of the main
things of interest taken up was the
plan of holding a big meeting next
summer at which two or. three thou
sand people would he entertained at
a big picnic to he held some place
near Crookston and along the river
bank.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
Midday Lunch Growing.

The midday luncheon served at
the Hotel Dacotah under the new
plan is growing in popular favor. and
each day finds additions to the num-
h"r of converts. Sunday evening the
pacotah will servo it's special dinner,
and it will he fully up to the high
standard that has been fixed.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
Local Men at Fargo

X. T.. Grifffth and Or. z. ?. Robert-
son We're in Fargo on Friday evening
Nh"r" they attended the annual meet
ing of the Fargo District Sunday
School association. Mr.. Griffith spoke
on tho progress in Sunday School
Work and Mr.. Robertson spoke
Oh Thursday evening on the Religious
Development of u Pupil"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
Charles Durham. Lovinston.

VhafIrS T'UTHaF1. LONlnSlUn, III,
has succeeded in finding a positive
cure for bcd-wctting. My little boy
wet tho bed every night clear thro'
on the floor. ! tried several kinds
of kidney medicine and ! was in the
drug store looking for something diff
fercnt to help him when I heard Of
Foley Kidney Pills. After he had
taken them two days We could sec a
change and when he had taken two
thirds of Il bottle he WAS cured. That
is abon, sin weeks ago and he has not
Wet in bed since McGrath Phar-
macy.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
MUSICAL FIRMS SCRAP.

Chicago. Jan. 20.-The Cook conn.
ty grand jury today indicted Marc A.
BIumenberg. president Of a musicsi
p~ubhcation. Alvin L. schmoeger. its
secretary and treasurer: VIM. M. Gem.
per. \ theodore B. Thompson.
criminal libel. The complaining vii.
ness was John v. steser. a n,sno
manufacturer. Articles ~referrinr ~
the steger concern, caused Incl com.
plant to the grand jury.
Geppert and Thompson were taken
into custody by q deputy sheriff and
later released on bonds.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
louis Rowland Honorcd.

Louis L. Rowland has returned to
the city from Fargo whore on Thurs
day evening he acted as accompanist
for Gustav lfolmuuiSt. Mr.. Holm
quist appeared in n recital i'm Il con-
cert given i'm the Stone hall and was
greeted by a large audience. Mr..
Rowland also accompanied the Swed-
ish hasso when he appeared here.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
Trains Caused DELAY

Owing to delayed trains the remains
of the late Il. II. I'red"rirks. VIII" died
at New Orleans last week, did not ar
rive this morning as WAS expected but
will reach the city this evening. Tn"
funeral will lc held at " o'clock on
Sunday afternoon from the NJ. Stanch-
field home in the pinnie block.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
Small Roof Fire.

The fire department was called out
today to e%Xtinguish Il small blaze in
the roof of the Phillip st. George resi-
dence. -" Lcnark avenue. The FIRE
had started from a spark from the
chimney and beyond spelling a few of
tho shingles did little damage. The
blaze MAS easily eXtinguished with a
chemical.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
Are Borrowing l..,uuipmcnt.

Clarence \. Hale. William SpriEEs
and Frank y. Kent are at Fargo to-
day for the purpose "f selecting from
Ell Zagcl temple the paraphcrnalia
necessary for tho ceremonial session
of KEN temple to he held next week.
Orders will i've given by the local
Masons for new equipment to replace
that lost i'm the fire. hut il would he
impossihl" to get it here in time foi
the cercmnnial.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
Toboggan Slides ponu,ar

The toboggan slides maintained by
the city park board are proving very
popular with the young people of the
city. The slide at the foot Of Eighth
avenue. was used by many on Friday
evening. at n time about $50 enjoy.
ing the pastime. The toboggan slide
at Riverside park is also popular and
it is a toss-up as to which draws the
largest crowd.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
Sat,urdax Ni1hl-

There will nc a dance Saturday
night in the *. p. hall ovcr Redvins
q Ellcstad on South Third. Tickets
'0c. Ladies free.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
WILL DELIVER 4 LECTURE
Prominent Member Of the Christian
Science Board Of Lectureship
Comes to Grand Forks.

The First Church Of Christ, scfen.
list. Of Grand Forks. announces a
pubic lecture on Christian Scence bv
Bliss Knapp. c. 8. b. Of Boston, Mas.
a member Of the Christian Science
board Of lectureship Of the mother
church. the First Church Of Christ.
Scientist. of Boston, to be given Tues
day evening. January %. The lecture
will be delivered at the Christian
Science church Of Belmont avenue.
and all seats viii DO free.
1850
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
Fnlcy's Honey and Tar Compound
"CurcS i'm Every Case"

Mr.. JAS. McCaffery, Mgr. OF the
Schlitz Hotel, Omaha. .Eeb.. recon-
mends Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound, because it cures in every case.
II have used it myself and have
recommended it to many others who
have since told me of its great cura.
live power in diseases of the throat
and lungs" For all coughs and colds
it is spt Oily effective. McGrath's
Pharmacy.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
ON the wa, to Hu,tincau.

Editor John +. Haskctt of the Bot
tinrau Cuurant WAS in the city Friday
eNcNiHc rnruutr home from the
Democratic convention at Fargo. He
reports an enthusiastic and Wcll-at-
tended mprtiue.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
The DANGER of la Crinro

Is its fatal tendency to pneumonia. To
cure your la grippe coughs take Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar Compound. r. e,
Fisher. Washington. Kas., says: II
was troubled with a severe attack of
la grippe that threatened pneumonia.
\ friend advised Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound and I got relief after
taking the first few doses. I took
three bottles and my la grippe was
cured" Get the genuine, in the vel.
low package. McGrath's Pharmacy.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
NO REASON GIVEN
Royalty Failed to Visit Wasb,nu.on
on Visit IN Anno..~

3 Failed to Visit Washinrton
on Visit to America,
London. Jan: 20.-The fact that the
luke n Duchess of Connaught, with
sne'r oa4gnter, the Princess Patricia,
they are in the United States ia camso
Ing some comment here .aithon1h
1t is believed there must be some
good explanation for their decision.
It is usual when. royal personase.
visit a foreign country, even II semi.
ofiicially. to pay their respects to the
read OF the nation. The Duke Of
S,oan q the reputation Of al
pie here refuse to believe he Ia nou,
making any mistake. "N"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
social Dance,

There will be a dance in odd Fell
lows hall tonight. Instructions Civ
IN III dancing 7:30 to 2. Dancing .
to L.. Tickets 80 cents.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
Band Rehearsal Sunday

There will he a rehearsal of the
Grand Forks Military band at the band
hall on Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock.
Every member is expected to he pres
ent. Music to he played at the coming
Corn and Glover show and the Mid
Winter fair will he gone over.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
LIEF: WAS SHORT

Rollin Cardinal. the 7-months-old
son of Mir. n Mrs. Peter Cardinal
of minnesota Point. died Friday night
after a short illness. The funreal
will he held AT $3.50 O'Clock Sunday
afternoon from the Sacred Heart
church in East Grand Forks.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
10 Meet.

The East Grand Forks Bartenders'
union will hold a business meeting at
Gies' hall at s o'clock Sunday even
ing. a number of matters of inter-
est will be taken up.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
Mas In Northern Cities

Nj. y. kc"lcy of The Great Northern
Lille Insurance r"mpanN. returned on
FriGa tNcninS from an c%trld"u "TRIP
in TIL. interests of the company III IN"
northern cities of the state.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
Wilson SlYs Big Time.

Editor Frank \. Wilson of the
Rathgatc Fink Paper WAS in the city
Friday night rnroutc home from the
Democratic lovcfcast.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
Democrats Gninr Homo

The rains from the south were
we'll illled today with Democrats home-
ward bound from the ~set-tuscther SEES
sion AT Fargo. .rhor" We're good dele
cations from this section of the state
in attendance ut the meeting.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
On Insurance Ru,incs.

Zen r. GruWn OF the Great Northern
Life Insurance company is spending a
FEN days iii iiuXton Dnd Thompson at
tending To- business affairs. lie Will re-
turn on Sunday
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
Offices Moved.

Nr. l.. +. rolt,orn. dentist. has re-
NOV ed his office from the old location
to i suit" over the ~Schlabsrg * Grlf-
fin pharmacy. Third and Dealers.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20

or an "OriGinator' is as sweet and
mellow as the first. Reasons-quali-
ty leaf. proper as"ing, skilled work.
manship. The most for Toe and up.
Made by F.. NJ. Schwarz a. Co. y. y. e.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
\ q ,rson Chirnmndist.

C,rns extracted without hin. In
growing nails removed. Bunions
created Rooms D an 6. Clifford an
mex, Grand Forks. N. d. N. w.
iuu..uf I;bU
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
prrnchcx M Tvo II,ces

Dir. 5. +. fIalfyard of Wesley college
faculty leaves this evening for Forest
River where he will occupy the pulpit
of the Methodist church both Sunday
morning and Sunday evening. DIR.
HalfNard will also preach at .Ardoch,
going ovcr in the afternoon.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
Enjoying Their Trip.

Cards received TO-DAY from Mr.. and
Mrs. j. NJ. Sturt"vant locate them in
spokane. Wash. where they declare
they are having a splendid time. They
"Epcct t" leave carlv for Los Angeles
"hcr" they will spend Il number of
weeks.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
Dorhelm Funeral.

The remains of the late Louis Dor
helm were laid to rest this afternoon
in Memorial park. the funeral serv-
ices being held at $3.50 O'clock from
the Ashley undertaking parlors. Rev.
j. IS. Burleson conducted the serv-
ices.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
l.,oley's Kidney Pills

always give satisfaction because they
always do the work. ]. T. Shelnut,
Bremen. Ca, says: Il have used
f"ley's Kidney Pills with great salts
faction and found more relief from
their use than from any other kidney
medicine and I've tried almost all
kinds. ! can cheerfully recommend
them to all sufferers for kidney and
bladder trouble" McGrath's Phar-
macy.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
There will he a meeting of The gooc

There will he a meeting Of The good
roads committee of the Grand Forks
Commercial club this afternoon for
the purpose of considering matters
in connection with the Meridian road
movement. in which the local club
is deeply interested. Recently sew
cral new propositions have arisen and
it is to care for these that the SEES
sion has been called.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
Folcy's Honey and Tar Compound

is Il reliable family medicine. Give. it
to @ children. and take it yourself
when you feel a cold coming on. 1t
heckS and cures cough and colds
and croop and prevents bronchitis
and pneumonia. McGrath's Phar-
macy.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
Scottish Rite Bodies

Members will please take notice that
the Scottish Rite bodies will meet at
the E!ks hall un january 80. -. - and
% in accurlanrc With programs s"nt
Out.--Charlcs Allen, secretary.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
HOLD Dancing Party.

The PNthian Sisters are planning on
Il dancing party Ia be held next Mon
day evening AT the Is. L. hall. All
members of tn" order aud their
friends are invited To attend.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20

rev. III. J. Glenn of this city Will 81
to st. Thomas NEXT "Wednesday where
he will deliver . lecture ON The Beau
fiful Life"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20

Delivered BY h load to my part OF
the city $500 per load. Grand Forks
Ice company. Phone 447. either
phone.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
Barlow Funeral Monday.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Henry
Barlow will be held from the farm
home. six miles north of the city on
the river road. at $50 o'clock Mon
day morning and from St. Michael's
church at $3.50 o'clock. The pallbear-
ers will be William Jackson. Dan
Supernant. james and Arthur Muir.
ply, Lindsey Anderson and Ed. Adair.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
Jacks Dance
Every Saturday night. Dancing
from $50 to ~ o'clock.
Fiddler Corn for s.lf

IS per load delivered. F.. ]. Duffy,
East Grand Forks. Mimi, phone Tri-
State Office E-137. farm 2S-11l.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20

The Women's league movement.
which was prominently before Grand
Forks women so,ne time ago. and
which had its headquarters in ST.
Louis. has beer abandoned because
of financial difficulties.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
Trncx bangs Homo.

turned from Valley City. where he
spent several days on court business.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

HOUeE FoR RENT-AlI modern excent
hsee Address Box 1kA. an.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20

DO not allow your kidneys and
bladder trouble to develop beyond
the reach of medicine. Take Foley
Kidney Pills. They give quick results
and stop irregularities with surpris-
Ing prOmptneSS.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
Fresh Flowers
at johnson Floral Co.
Roller Skating
Glenn Will Lecture

Every evening from s to $50 at
Jacks roller rink.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
One Dollar Bill

Will carry a 25-word ad
four days in the Want
Columns of both
The Grand Forks Daily Herald
The Evening Times
1t will put your deal
before the whole trad
ing market of North
Dakota, Northwestern
Minnesota and North
eastern Montana.
Results to everybody
with a legitimate trade.
This is the trading sea-
son. Send in your ad
now with a dollar for
four days.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-20
THE CITY IN BRIEF
}
United States Weather Bureau.
Grand Forks Station.
University. N. D.

Saturday. January 20.
Observation at : "a. m.
Temperature. --6.
Highest yesterday, ..
Lowest last night, 10.
Direction of wind. west.
Velocity. II miles.
barometer Ucduced). 1920.
- below zero.
=