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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-27
DISCOVER FORTUNE.
Papers, Which Proved to Be Wcrtl,
$4,000, Sold for $50,

Philadelphia. Dec. 27.-Kept a Sc
cret for almost a year it became
known yesterday that Townsend.
Whalen g. Co, bankers, sold to tho
Hemingway Paper Stock company for
$50 Il batch OF old correspondence and
papers which proved to he worth s75,-
600. There We're twelve boxes in the
lot. When clerks of the Hemingway
company examined the old letters
quain, postage stamps attracted their
notice. Investigation disclosed these
stamps to be IL Of the greatest finds
in the history of stamp collecting.
Townsend. Whelen g. Co. disposed of
the mass OF the old and dusty letters
when preparing last April TO move
from offices the firm had occupied for
forty years at 800 Walnut street. They
sold Their. in bulk. The Hemingway
company bought them for pulp. En-
ployes reported tho find to W. Hem
ingway, head of tho paper company.
He ordered all the stamps collected.
Then A. J.. Hcnkcis. president of the
Philadelphia Stamp club Il widely
known philanthropisf, was consulted.
He appraised the tinu at $4,000.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-27
1RAGE1ON WILL &c WEDDED
SENATOR Elect Frcln Fifth District
I Benedict Class, Miss
Amanda ikotc aseiEg Bride.

@. Q. T:agcton. 4.nator-elect from
the Fifth district, AID Miss Amanda
koto oil .Eortnwood, daughter OF Mir.
n Mrs. O.. y. kotc, will be united in
marriage there tomorrow.
Mr. Trageton is Very we'll known in
Grand Forks, being I graduate Of the
university, beth fro.n tbs. college of
arts and the c%oilcao Of law. lie IN
gagged in the %rract.ce OF law at NORTH
wood last summer. and WAS elected
senator from the fifth district last
November.
Miss koto is a Very we'll known
young lady Of N~orthwood, having
made her home there for many years.
They will spend the coming two
months at Bismarck where Mir. Trage-
ton will take his seat in the senate
January :.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-27
co. A PREPARING.
Attending to- Arrangements, for Ma.
t?onal GuaTt; Convention.

Attending to- Arrangements, for Ma.
t!cnal Guara Convention.
Bismarck, n. d., Dec. 27.--Thc
members OF Company a have taion
steps to prepare for the national guard
convention which Is TO lie held in this
city January 9 and 10.
Sergeant Gsetb, Corporal Cloush
Musician Little have been elected
delegates to tho convention. The fol-
lowing committees We're appointed;
Decorations. Sergeant Preston, Cor
poral Cloush and Private Wilmington.
Refreshments, Lieutenant Hines. Ser
geant Wing and Sergeant Williams.
Hall, Private Rcivsteak ami Musician
Kiser.
The boys anticipate u big attend
ance and a very interesting conven-
ton. The occasion is to be augment
ed by the presence .of the regimental
band from Lisbon and taking it ali
around the meeting promises to be
the greatest in the history of the assoc
citation.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-27
W|LL.UsET THE PARCELS POST
At Least One Grand Forks Firm An.
ticipates Success in handling
Country Business.

At least n Grand Forks concern
expects to take advantage OF the par
cells post law: the Home Tea COM
pany today making the initial pur-
chase Of parcels post stamps from the
local %postoffice. The company intends
to work the Grand Forks territory in
the sale Of coffees and teas, and it is
anticipated that that feature Of the
business viii! grow rapidly.
In the handling Of their products
to the points in this district 1t is con-
tended that excellent opportunities are
open. n the company intends to take
advantage Of them at once, and will
open their country sales campaign
Immediately with the establishment:
Of the parcels post system.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-27
SALT IS NOT NECESSARY
Stefanssen Declares 1t Can he Quickly
Abolislled-HoW the Eskimo
Dislikes 1t.

S%tefanssen, the Arctic explorer. does
not believe in the use of salt, and in
an article ia Harpcr's magazine he
says that after a man has gone about
a month without it. makes that por-
tion really distasteful.
He discussed the Eskimo dislike for
salt, and says that frequently when
they we're in danger Of being eaten
out of supplies by the Eskimos. that
they would drop Il pinch Of salt in the
food and thus stop tho consumption.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-27
PEACE NOT NEAR,
Must Transform Proposals Before
Treaty is Signed.

London. Dec. a7.-Peacc cnvovs If
both sides have adopted an attitude
of intractal,ility which was expected
toward their opponents proposed
terms Of settlement. Each side de.
The others demands arc pre-
posterous. Third parties who are in
touch with both groups OF negotiators.
this opinion and intimated today
Il period of whiting is necessary to
transform the proposals into shape be-
fore peace is signed.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-27
HELD ON
MURDER CHARGE
Coroner's Jury Holds Him for
Murder of James Conway
in Chicago.

Chicago, Dec. 27.-Thonas Freer.
Ananc!a! secretary of the local office
OF the United Association Of Steam Fit
ters and Helpers. was held to the
grand jury without bail on a charge
OF murder by the %coroner's jury to-
day. which concluded the inquest over
the body Of James Conway, a mem-
Der OF the finance committee of the or
sanization. Conway. who was instant
union headquarters as a result of :.
quarrel growing out Of the unions
of officers held a week ago.
freer asserts he shot in s%elf-defeuse.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-27
last side boys have u in somo hard

east side boys have put in some hard
practice. this woek and the game
should be fast and close. The model
high school ple- tho U. G. c. ut the
university :mi.asium at tho same
Of form from las. week they will have
9 hard contest with the Z. c. G. boys.
J. Brennan will ofic!atc the game at
tho 7. NJ. G. A. while John Moore will
handle the contest at the university.
Tho lineup for the high school
Eame !s: Local high school, Wells, =:
Curtor. RI or Ferguson; Loughl!n, CEN
tor: Jackson, rg; Campbell Of. !Ion-
son. II; Lukkason. RI: Mayer, center;
Clos. re-; Bank. lg.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-27
T T WILL CONTEST.
Legal Heirs of DIR. y. d. TAYLOR Agree
OH Distribution of Estate.

ou D1SkIlOutiol u AsSA0NSs
Minot. y. T., Dee. 21.-Efforts to
settle the contest which has been
commenced by the relatives of the
lato pr. John D. TAYLOR of this city,
against Mrs. Laura j.. w. Taylor. the
doctors widow. i'll az effort to break
tho last will made by DR.. Taylor
shortly before his death in st. Paul
last October. We're brought to IL sue.
ceSsful conclusion and the action
commenced in county court will be
dismissed.
DR.. Daniel NJ. Taylor. Miss Daisy
TAYLOR and Attorney Earl II. Ban
croft. all of Edwards. \. l.. have been
in the city for a week and negotiu-
tions looking toward IL settlement of
that time.
Under the agreement reached Tues.
day. Mrs. Laura +. w. Taylor will re-
tain the bulk of the estate, although
substantial provision has been made
for Miss Daisy Taylor. the doctors
sister, and John Day, his nephew. The
question as to the ownership of g half
section of land will be the only mat
ter to he taken in court. 1t is claimed
for the widow that this land was
decided to DR.. Daniel NJ. TAYLOR mere
ly for convenience until such time as
I>r. John II. should desire that title
be given him. This, however. DR..
Daniel NJ. denies. and the matter Will
be tried out in court.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-27
MANY MASONS At GRAFTON
Dedication Of New ycmplc There ro.
day Has Attracted Members of
Order From Many Towing,

Grafton is filled with Masonic men,
bers from all parts o. northeastern
North Dakota who are there fer tho
dedication Of the new temple toaay.
Grand Forks has u particularly !urga
delegation at the dedication. nearly
nifty members from the local bodies
being present for the ceremonies this
afternoon, and more VIII Join the
tio"ds tonight to attend tho banquet
and grand ball.
The Grafton Masonic home Is n
Of the finest lodge buildings Of its kind
IN the state. every bart Of It being
given over to the cr4er.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-27
BURNED TO DEATH.
Two Unidentified Men losc Lives In
1NS Angeles lYrsp-

1OS 7x1Bt1t3 r1Iy:
Los Angeles. Dec. 27.-Two uniden-
tilted men were burned to death and
1--WE other persons were injured. one
fatally, in Il fro. which destroyed
- North Maine street lodging house
today. Tho bodies Of III" men. burned
beyond recognition. were found in the
ruins Of the building. The Nv" who
were injured sustained hurts jumping
from windows.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-27
COMMISSION MEETING.
Illinois Association Holding Sessions
in Sprinsi"!a To-Day.

in Sprinsil"!a Toiay.
Springfield, ILL.,, ller. 27.-Ninetecn
Illinois cities now nnGor tho coramis-
sion form OF government, us we'll as
a number of municipalities which
have not adopted The system. are rep
resented at Il meeting of the Illinois
government ASSOCIATION in
Springfield, whic', legun today.
The civic representatives Will he adj
dressed by Prof. Edward W. Eemis.
formerly of Chicago university, who
is an authority OH municipal govern
ment. Legislative matters will be dis
cussed ct two business meeting and a
number of addresses will be made at
q banquet.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-27
Methodist Choir Practice

There will be no rehearsal this even.
ing for the choir of tho First Metho-
dist church but the regular practice
will be cid Saturday evening at Z
o'clock,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-27

This particular sleepy head does
his poorest work on those rare DAYS
when he gets an early start. What
is your best cxcus for laziness?
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-27

: Some folks are so easily amused
hat there are a lot of good lodge men
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-04
C0yyright lyO5 BY TIE DoDiIs- Merrill Co

WANT some money ano [ want TO
go" She raised her head and low
cred the handkerchief, speaking with
4 strained. thrOaty insistence like a
child. Il can't live here any more I
can't bear it. 1t would give a prize
fighter nervous prostration. l can't
bear it." Her voice grew small and
high. Really I can't" she managed
to articulate, and then dissolved into
another food.
The old man, high in his swivel
chair. sat with his hands in his peck
cts, his lips pursed and his eyes on
the floor. Once or twice he whirled
he chair slightly from one side to the
other. After a pause of some min
ties he said:
Are you prepared to agree to any
thing Mrs. Ryan and | demanded?"
After the last outbreak she had
completely abandoned herself to the
aystefical condition that was beyond
her control. Now she made an effort
to recover herself, sat up, swallowing
and gasping, while she wiped her
eyes.
I'm ready to do it ALL" she shifted,
"only-only-" she paused on the
verge of another collapse, suppressed
1t, and said with some show of re-
turning animation, only | must have
some money nova guarantee"
oh" he said with the descending
note of comprehension. LAS l remem-
Der, We agreed to pay you seven thou
sand dollars for the first year, the
year Of desertion."
She lowered the handkerchief en-.
tirely, presenting to him a disfgured
face, all its good looks gone, but show
ing distinct signs of attention.
II don't want the seven thousand.
I'll waive 1t. l want a sum down, a
guarantee, an advance. You offered me
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-04
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX
Deed Under Section =, Chapter
1883, LAWS of Florida.

Notice is hereby given that c. r.
kreger. purchaser Of tax certificates
No. 1888 dated December 2, 1895; GER
tificate No. 4240. dated April 3, 1898;
certificates No. 1928 and 1855: certifi-
Gates No. 325s, 1860 and 1851; certi-
fcates No. SIS, SIG of June 4, 1906;
certificate No. 1I01, dated June 3, 1907.
certificates No. 1858. 1859, June LIST,
1908: certificates No. 7Is. 721, 723, sale
Of June 8. 1910. has filed said certifi-
Gates in my office: and has made APP
cordance with law Said certificates
embrace the following described prop
erty. situated in Marion county, Flor
ida. to-wit: Lot /. of block III: and
lots TO u in block e. Allred's ad-
dition 20 Ocala: lots 3. Z. g and 10 Of
block II" Dunn's northwest ad to
Ocala: all Of block O. except lots II
and 13 in block 20 and all Of block
20" except lots > and Il. Dunn's north
west ad TO Ocala: all Of lot 3, s. J.
Green's addition 10 Ocala: lots 3, s. 7. S.
l5. -, %, 20, %, IS, %, 80. 81, 80, 80,
81. -, 43, 50. 50, 81, IS, IS, 80, IS Nit
chelIs revised ad TO Ocala
The said land being assessed at the
date OF issuance Of said certificates in
the names Of c. ]. Alfred. F. W. Ditto.
5: VI. Middleton, Dan Thomas. p. J.
Mitchell. unknown, Acme Brewing Co.
John F. Dunn. estate Of. David Walton.
George :. Mckinney Unless said certi-
hcates shall be redeemed according TO
law. tax deed will issue thereon on the
10th day of September. A. d. 1912.
Witness my official signature and
seal this the Eth day Of August. a. d.
1912. s. T. Sistrunk,
Clerk Circuit Court
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-04

at first fifty thousand dollars. Give
me that down and I'll go this after
noon"
THAT wasn't our original arrange
ment," he said to gain time.
Deduct 1t from the rest. l must
have it. l can't go without 1t. If you
give me the check now I'll leave for
New York tonight"
Her reviving interest and force
seemed to have quenched the sources
of her tears as suddenly as her ex-
hausted nerves had made them flow.
But her disf1gured face, her figure
which seemed to have shrunken in its
fine clothes, We're extremely pathetic.
''If you don't trust me send one of
your clerks with me to buy my ticket,
send one to see me off. I've left my
husband for good, for ever. l can't
live here any longer. Give me the
money and let me 60"
81 don't see that I'm going to have
any security that you're going to car
ry out the whole plan. How do
know that you're not going to New
York to have a good time and then,
when you've spent the money, come
back here?"
She sat up and sent a despairing
look about the room as if in a wild
search for something that would con.
vince him of her sincerity.
81 swear, promise" she cried with
almost frantic emphasis, that I'll
never come back. I'm going for good
and I'm going to set Dominick free.
Oh, do believe me. Please. I'm tell.
ing the truth"
He was impressed by her manner.
as he had been by her tears. Some
thing undoubtedly had happened
which had suddenly caused her to
change her mind and decide 10 leave
her husband He did not think that it
was what she had told him. Her ex-
element, her overweight condition
suggested a cause less gradual, more
like a shock He ran over in his
mind the advantages OF giving her the
money. Nothing would be jeopardized
by ii. II would simply be an advance
made on the sum they had agreed
upon.
Fifty thousands too much" he
said slowly But I'll be square to
you and I'll split the difference and
give you twenty-five. I'll give you the
check now and you can take II and go
tonight"
She shook her head obstinately.
at won't do" she said. What diff
ference does it make to you whether
you give it to me now or next year?
I'll give you receipt for II. There
won't be any trouble about 1t. It's as
broad as it's long It's simply an ad-
vance on the main sum"
He looked modify at her and then
down. Her demand seemed reason
able enough, but he distrusted her.
IF you don't believe me-" she in
sisted. send out that clerk Of yours
to buy my ticket to New York. Tell
him to 20 I'D to the fat and he'll see
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-04
MANY DRIVEN FROM HOME

Every year, in many parts of the
country, thousands are driven from
their homes by coughs and lung dis
eases. Friends and business are left
behind for other climates, but this is
costly and not always sure. a better
way-the way of multitudes-is to use
DR.. Kings New Discovery and cure
yourself at home. Stay right there
with your friends, and take this safe
medicine. Throat and lung troubles
find quick relief and health returns. Its
help in soughs, colds, grip. Group
whooping-cough and sore lungs made
it a positive blessing. SOC. and 81
Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by Ty-
dings & Company
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-04

Millions in the air. Think of it. Ev-
erty time you open your mouth, in
goes a whole menagerie of microbes
germs and bacteria. When the liver,
stomach and bowels are active, these
germs are harmless. If they are torpid
it is just the condition needed to set
up disease; which at this season is
generally of a malarial nature. The
moral is-use HERBINE to keep the
liver, stomach and bowels in a state of
health and activity. 1t cures indiges-
ton and constipation. Price soc. Sold
by all druggists.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-04

T. L Parks, Murrayville, Ga, Route
l, is in his 73rd year, and was recent
ly cured of a bad kidney and bladder
trouble. He says himself: II have suf-
fered with my kidneys. My back ach-
ed and l was annoyed with bladder ir-
Irregularities. l can truthfully say, one
soc bottle Of Foley Kidney Pills cured
me entirely" They cotnain no habit
forming drugs. For sale by the Anti
Monopoly Drugstore.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-04
Antoine Deloria, Postmaster at Gar

Antoine Deloria, Postmaster at Gar
den, Mich, knows the exact facts
when he speaks of the curative value
of Foley Kidney Pills. He says: From
my own experience 1 recommend Foley
Kidney Pills, as great remedy for
kidney disease and q good many of my
neighbors were cured by Foley Kidney
Pills" For sale by the Anti Monopoly
Drugstore.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-04

Running up and down stairs, sweep
ing and bending over making beds will
not make a woman healthy or beau
tiful. She must get out of doors. walk
mile or two every day and take
Chamberlain's Tablets to improve her
digestion and regulate her bowels. For
sale by all dealers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-04

The implicit confidence that many
people have in Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Is
founded on their experience in the use
of that remedy and their knowledge OF
the many remarkable cures of collie
diarrhoea and dysentery that 1t has eff
fected. For sale by all dealers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-04
wOODMEN OF THE WORLD

Fort King Camp, No. IA, Woodmen
Of the World, will hold their next reg
ular meeting Friday evening, Sept. Is.
at Yonge's Hall Every member is
urged to be present and visitors al
ways welcome. 3. N Dosh, c. c.
c. K. Sage, Clerk.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-04

Jacksonville, I'LL am a farmer and
was suffering with acute kidney trou-
BILE, could not get up or down for rheu-
matte pains in back and hips. a dollar
bottle Of Halls Texas Wonder, of 1926
Olive street, st. Louis, Mo, cured me.
Frank Murgatroyd.
Sold by all DRUGGISTS
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-04
China's Long Waterway.

China has the longest canal in the
world-the Grand. 1t is the longest
certified waterway, and goes from
Tungtu to Hangchoo, a distance of 600
miles.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-04
Easily Exclaimed.

ION what footing is college hazing
now?" 1T isn't on any footing at all
while they are making fellows stand
on their heads"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-04
Fear Wall Founded

II fear" sadly said the postage
stamp when 1t found itself fastened to
love letter, that 7 am not sticking
to facts"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-04
Words AMI work

"Brudren." said darkey in a pray
er meeting. Il feels eff I could talk
mo- good in five minutes dan I could
do In a year"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-04

Novel Method Of DustIng.
In Europe they dust the paintings
In art galleries by means of air sy-
ringes.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-04
READ THIS

Continued Tomorrow
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-04

Sold by all druggists.
Evening journal., 1912-02-26
NO OSURPRISEHERE
OVERROOSEVELT'S
DECLARATION

The announcement Of Colonel Theo-
dore Roosevelt that he is candidate
for the Republican nomination for
President. did not occasion much sur
prise in Wilmington. While there are
many followers of Roosevelt IN this
city. many of the influential party
leaders are for the denomination OF
President Taft.
Down the State the Roosevelt boom
ers are active, and it is said they in
clude Former Senator J. Frank Alice.
Dr. Caleb r Layton and Robert G.
Houston.
1t is said that Senator Henry A. du-
Pont, National Committeeman T. c.
DUPONT, State Chairman Edmund
Mitchell and other Republican Lead
ers incline toward President Taft for
denomination, although it is likely that
efforts will be bent toward sending an
uninstructed delegation from Dela-
ware to the Republican National con-
vention.
Evening journal., 1912-02-26

heard to shout: Get the men any
where you can hit em. Hit the
women on the hips and arms. We
don't want to break any women's S
heads.
A woman would be seen to dart
from the crowd and run toward a
side street. Instantly two or three
police would be after her. Usually in
such case a night stick well aimed
brought the woman to the ground
like a shot and the police would be
on her, hauling. beating and pulling
at her in as many different ways as
there were policemen making the ar
rest
This charge into a crowd and then
a retreat to the next corner and then
another charge and retreat was car
ried on for seven blocks along Es-
sex street. During the entire time
the strikers. men women and chill
dren, continued singing. After each
savage attack by the police, they
would reform without apparent lead
ership and as If they had forgotten
completely that they we're the objects
Of attack would calmly and without
disorder continue their march up
Essex street. singing-always sing
ing-patriotic and national airs.
Evening journal., 1912-02-26
Thieves Loot Home of City
Official of Money and Jewels

Burglars broke into the home of
Alexander ]. Taylor, chief engineer
of the City Surveying and Engineer
ing Department. No. 1900 Van Buren
street, while the family was away,
early last evening and made a rich
haul. The robbery occurred some
time between $50 and z o'clock.
Neighbors saw a light burning IN a
second story front room at twenty
minutes to z o'clock, but paid no at
tention TO It, thinking the Taylors
had returned from Coatesville where
they spent the day.
The house was ransacked from top
to bottom and among the loot secur-
ed by the thieves was $3.50 IN money,
belongin 10 Mrs. Taylor. silb which
was taken from child's bank two
watches, one gold and the other Sill
yer; four sets Of gold waist pins, two
stick pins, one containing a diamond
and the other pearl. 2 bar pin,
containing pearls and sappniFes, a
gold bracelet a gold wish bono jewel
containing three diamonds and sill