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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-17
NORTH DAKOTA HOLDING
ITS own WITH EN- ALL

Mayor NJ. F. Murphy and Steve
Collins returned Saturday afternoon
from Seattle. where they attended
the northwest development congress.
making the trip from Grand Forks
city and North Dakota delegation Of
boosters.
The train left the twin cities June
! and when it returned had covered
4.140 miles. The trip to the con-
gress vas made over the Great North
ern and the homeward journey over
the Northern Pacific. Fifty-seven
men We're on the train of the party
which made the trip through this
state. South Dakota. Montana. Idaho
and Washington. About 127 north
west boosters Joined the party for
more or less of the trip. Stops were
made at thirty important cities.
where. in every case. royal entertain
ment Of some kind was given the Wis
itors.
The Grand Forks representatives
on the trip We're enthusiastic over
the congress and the welcome given
the party in Seattle. However. they
came home more thoroughly con-
WINGED than ever that North Dakota
is a leader nom the states of the
northwest. While the country
through which they passed and the
cities visited showed marked pros
perity, North Dakota. and Grand
Forks they say. can hold their W
with any of the cities or states of this
growing section of the
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-17
WILD ANIMAL SHOW
HERE ON SATURDAY

A novelty Of any description is
thoroughly appreciated but more es-
pecially so In the amusement line, OF
which there are only a few. The one
that enjoys the distinction of possess
ing really more novelty and interest
ring animal circus. which exhibits in
Grand Forks under monstrous tents
on June %. Barnes big shows all
ways have something new and this
10 nc exception to the rule. In
fact. no other tented organization N
America has SO many sensational acts.
The press Of Oregon and Washing
ton %pronounces Barnes circus the
best ever in the west and their tents
In addition to a number of special
attractions. over $50 wild and doraes-
tic animals from all parts of the
world are presented in sensational
and thrilling acts. under the direction
Of male and female trainers in three
rings, Scteel arena and on elevated
stages. all going on at the same time.
You will see lions ride horse back.
sea lions that play on musical instru-
ments. play football and do other fun
ny stunts; lepords. tigers. lions,
pumas. jaguars drilled by lady train
ers, performing wonderful tricks, and
unheard of feats. that hold the audi
ence spell bound; Siemese elephants
that display human intelligence, which
act alone liz worth the price Of admis-
sion. over $50 ponies, dogs and mon
keys are presented in new and novel
acts.
The Barnes circus has the reputa-
ton of being one of the brightes.
cleanest and most sensational shows
and gives the most enjoyable perform
ance V e seen.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-17
Love Feast on
In Zenith CITY Today
EIGHTEEN GRAND FORKS BOOSTERS ARE BEING GLAD HANDED
IN DU~LuTH-MosTc CORDIAL FEELING EXISTS BETWEEN Bus1.
NESS INTERESTS OF TWO LIVELY c1T1Es-THE VISITORS ARE
SPREADING AIR OF OPTIMISM AT HEAD OF LAKES.

Duluth. Mimi, June 17.-Eighteen
Grand Forks business men. guests of
the Commercial club Of Duluth, are
today seeing a city whose citizens he
l1eve is a city Of destiny. The visitors
were met at the railroad station this
morning by President j. A. Ferguson,
Secretary II. V. Eva and other mem
bers of the Duluth Commercial club,
who had prepared the program Of
entertainment. This morning the
party was taken in automobiles about
Rogers boulevard. Duluth's great
scenic highway. and to Lester park,
and other beauty spots about the city.
Fro mthe boulevard on the heights
above Duluth a beautiful view Of the
city Of Superior and the harbor lie
had. Duluth's natural parks are
among the finest in the northwest.
The whole motor trip this morning
was greatl yenjoyed.
This afternoon is being given over
to a trip to the great steel plant Of
the United States Steel corporation
now being built and to other indus
trial plants.
AT moor the Grand Forks visitors
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-17
SEED CAMPAIGN HAD
BENEFICIAL EFFECT

That the seed campaign Of the Bet
ter Farming association last spring
had a good effect is indicated In re-
ports from various seed houses. Prac-
tically every farmer in the state had
his attention called to the importance
Of seed testing and in some counties
the children CT the rural schools made
importa1i: termination tests.
Experts Of the Better Farming as
sociaticn declare that in many dis
trtcts the york of the farmers is far
in advance of wha, they had expected
to find and OF anything that they have
yet taken ZIP. Wherever the experts
have gone to assist the farmers they
have been given a cordial welcome.
Secretary Thomas Cooper, director
Of the work III this state. declares that
the movement is already showing
beneficial results and that the work is
progressing even more rapidly and
more satisfactorily than anticipated.
Speaking of the experiments with
alfalfa. Mr.. Cooper said that personal
supervision is this year being given to
more than 5000 acres. More than
10000 acres of land are under the SUI
pervision Of the experts in North Da-
kota.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-17
MERCHANTS Will HAVE
BIG Time IN DICKINSON
Grand Forks merchants have

Grand Forks merchants have re-
eeived announcement of the state con-
v@ention of the North Dakota Retail
Merchants association to he held in
Dickinson July 3, 10 and II. An eX-
cellent program Of entertainment ha.
been prepared for the visitors which
are expected to go to Dickinson in
large numbers.
The convention will open with d
band concert and smoker on the nigh.
of July 9. a band concert and the
alter party will he features of the sec
ond day and the big event of the third
day will be a barbecue. Many speak
ers of prominence in the northwest
are on the programs each forenoon
of the convention.
Among the important topics to come
in for consideration at his convention
will be matters pertaining to credits.
cost of doing business. trade abuses.
organization work and the catalogue
house evil.
Each visitor to the Dickinson con-
vention will be required to show a
certificate Of fairly good character ana
absolute freedom from the affliction
Of cold feet INC swelled head.
The announcements of the big time
have beer sen nut by ]. P. Cain. sec
rotary of the Stark County Merchants
association.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-17
CRYSTAL SELECTED FOR
NEXT CONVENTION

CRYSTAL was selected as the conven-
ton city for next wear and the follow
ing officers elected at the meeting of
the Pembina P%reshyterv Women's Mis-
%sionary society in Emerado:
President-Mrs. A. Godall, Bath
gate.
Vice Presidents--Mrs. T. L. Rich
mond. Inkster: +. f. Stephenson, En-
crado: Mrs. j. c. Wilson. Bathgate.
Foreign Corresponding Secretary
Mrs a. r.. Harvey. Pembina.
Home Corresponding Secretary
Mrs. D. NJ, Mcintosh. Grand Forks.
Secretary of Literature-Mrs. VIM.
Dryhurgh. Grand Forks.
Recording Secretary - Mrs. F.
Franklin. Emerado.
Christian Endeavor secretary-Miss
Lucy Goodman, Langdon.
An interesting feature of the SEES
sions at Tmerado was the fact tina.
the Emerado society-host to the dele
gates-was the first society organized
in his state. The organization took
place in 1872. when there WAS no
SYNOD or Presbyterv in North Da kota,
Mrs. j. NJ. Smith of Grand Forks was
one of the charter members and was
appointed secretary of the first So
ciety. which Office she held for a score
of years.
Prominent at the Emerado conven-
cago. secretary of the Christian En-.
deavor work of the western board; j.
Wesley Ash of Grand Forks, a re-
turned missionary: Rev. w. H. Mat
thews. pastor of the First PRESBYTERIAN
church Of Grand Forks: Rev. D. NJ.
Mcintosh. missionary evangelist for
the Pembina Preshytery.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-17

The following dispatch from Min
neapolis shows that the sentiment Of
the North Dakota delegates to the re-
publican. national convention is first
Follette;- then II there should be a
throwing Of strength either way it
looks as though Roosevelt and not
TAFT would get the votes, although
there will be no swinging of strength
until nothing else remains to be done.
The dispatch from Minneapolis is as
follows:
Bound by absolute instructions for
Robert NJ. LaFollette and facing a
tors name will be withdrawn, six
members Of the North Dakota delega-
ton of ten left Minneapolis at 8 p. M,
yesterday in a special car on the Pho
neer Limited for the Chicago nve
ton without a thought. much less a
word of any plan of action in the event
the threatening dilemma becomes a
reality.
Minneapolis was the rendezvous Of
n majority of the North Dakota dele.
cation and their stop resulted in a La
Toilette dinner at 6 p. M. at the West
hotel. The visiting delegates and a
dozen Of their friends and escorts to
the Chicago convention were guests of
a number of prominent local LaFol-
lette men.
Judge W. l.. Lauder. wahpeton,
slated for delegation chairman; r. NJ.
Pollock Of Fargo; Thomas Marshall,
ex-congressman.. and a recent candi-
date for the United States senate and
for republican national committeeman
from North Dakota: George s. Loft
US. Minnesota LaFollette manager and
James A. Peterson, candidate for ON
gress from this district. were speakers
on the program owe which Benjamin
Drake. Minneapolis. presided. The
sum-up of sentiment which the North
Dakota. delegates took aboard their
car with them was this:
For LaFollettc Until Released .
Stand by LaFollette and keep in
close touch with the Wisconsin dele
cation until released by LaFollette
and-not even a guess"
The delegates and their friends and
hosts expressed confidence that La Fol-
lette will hold the balance of power
in the convention and because of the
peculiar situation ii" which The dele
gates find themselves. all were reluc-
tant in offering predictions.
I'VE will try to follow the will Of
the people Of North Dakota" said
Judge Lauder. II cannot discuss pos
sibilities further than to say that of
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-17

were guests of the Commercial club
at luncheon. n this evening they
will meet many Duluth business men
at dinner to be given in their honor
at the Commercial club here.
The most cordial feeling exist be-
tween Duluth n Grand Forks BUSH
ness men. This was evinced in the
hearty welcome accorded the visitors
and the efforts made to put them in
touch with Duluth's present and
prospective greatness. Grand Forks
have been assured on their
visit here that Duluth is as Interested
in Grand Forks as is Grand Forks in
duluth. Much in common has been
discovered and the friendly relations
growing out of the present trip will
be to the benefit of both cities.
IN their part, Grand Forks bust.
ness men spread an air Of optimism.
They assured the Duluthians that
North Dakota looks forward to one of
the greatest crops in its history with
consequent prosperity for such COM
munities as Duluth, which assist in
the distribution of crops and have
other business relations with North
Dakota.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-17
GAR SCHEDULE HAS
BEEN CHANGED
& LATLEY
Company Made: No An
nouncement of Change
To the Public.

The street car company has chang.
I'd it's schedule to the half hour serv-
ice, the cars leaving DeMers avenue
ut the hour and half hour and the
university at the quarter hours. The
service to East Grand Forks will be
commenced tomorrow morning.
Considerable criticism was heard
on the street today because the COM
pany made no announcement Of the
change of service. thereby %inconven-
Iencig their patros te no small tx
tent. A city official stated today that
he spoke about 1t and a street car
man said, Let them find it out for
themselves" 1t is said that one of
the aldermen is planning to intro
duce an ordinance requiring notice
to be given Of changes Of schedule
at least ten days before hand. the no
tice to be given due publicity.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-17

North Dakota will be able to get
complete returns every few minutes
from the republican convention at
Chicago. No matter in what part of
the state you live in. If you want to
know how the candidates are pro-
crossing in the greatest convention of
the century. call Northwestern CEN
trail at the nearest point and the in
formation will he at hand.
District Commercial Manager
Stokesberry has made arrangements
to have special telephone connections
In the convention hall at Chicago and
returns will be relayed out of the hall
every five minutes. getting t. Grand
Forks as fast as electricity can travel.
From Grand Forks the returns will
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-17

GOVERNMENT EXPERT
DOING GOOD WORK

That DR.. Tracy. representative Of
the bureau of animal husbandry Of
the United States government. who
is stationed at Bismarck. is doing
splendid work in the four states
which comprise his district. is the
contention Of Prof. G.. F.. Ruediger Of
the university. who has Just return
ed from Bismarck. where he visited
the public health laboratory, which
is under his supervision.
Professor Ruediger says that all
herds in the Bismarck COUNTRY are
free from tuberculosis and that while
the diaries have o all been cleaned
up this important WORK is being adj
vanced as rapidly as possible.
DIR. Tracy is located permanently
in Bismarck and V the states
of North and South Dakota. Mime
sofa and Montana.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-17
Look Who's Here

Frederick Hotel-M. S. Gertson,
Mountain; Miss Belle Peterson.
Wales: j. c. Remertson, Park River;
r. II. York, R~ichardton; ]. B. Logan.
Fargo; F. NJ. Baker. Fargo; c "A.
Wilson. Devils Lake; n. Campbell,
Park River.
Hotel Dacotah-C. J.. Nelson.
Beach; c. n. Swanson. Larinor.:
Chas. e. Fee. Fargo; e. E. Arpin.
Larilnore; E. f. Woods. Drayton; F.
NJ. King. Pembina; James johnson.
Pembina: c. ". Robertson, Park
River: knute NJ. Hogestad. Leeds: J..
u. Robertson, Conway; T. w. Berg,
N~orthwood.
Columbia Hotel-Chas. Tyner. Min
neapolis: w. c. Remshardt. Crooks
ton: j. II. Stokke. Grafton: W. Mielke,
Arvilla: A. Nelson. Michigan: A. H.
Stoppswood. Cavalier: Gertrude Nell
SON, Grafton: Mr.. and Mrs. j. Olson.
Hillsboro: w. E. Hanes, Staples: Fred
O'Brien, Mcintosh: c. A. Stanley,
Langdon: O. F. Greening. C%rookston;
John Swekea. Conway.
Northern Hotel-W. ]. Rood. Moor
head: B. j. Joslim, ST. Paul: Mr.. and
Mrs: j. c. Weeks. Minneapolis: Thos.
Hall. Bismarck; ]. A. Buchanan.
c. Sands. Alvardo. Mimi.
Imperial Hotel-Mr. and Mrs. w.
q. Burress, Duluth: A. j. Seebus, Far
go; l.. Y. Montgomery. Casselton: c.
n. Russell, Winnipeg: p. Jorgenson.
La o Mr., and Mrs. W. r. Cum
mings, kempton: %. @. Wermager,
Gary; NJ. F.. Sullivan. Kenmare; Mrs.
a. Q~uackenbusch, Minot; F. Leutsch.
Gardena.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-17
We'll KNOWN TRAVELLER
DROWNED At DETROIT

NJ. p. Nelson Of Detroit. Mimi, a
we'll known travelling man, was
drowned at Detroit lake Yesterday
shortly after noon. Nelson was fishing
with ". P. Butler. proprietor of the
Lakeside hotel at Detroit. In some
manner a gust Of wind capsized the
boat. Nelson went to the bottom and
shore.
The body was not recovered until
4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Nelson
wa formerly connected with Monsoon
brothers store at Detroit, He leaves
widow. =. i.~
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-17

be relayed to Minot. Williston, Lang.
don and other central points and
from these points they will be relayed
to every telephone station in the
state.
Call your information to hear what
the returns are.
The Evening Times has also made
special arrangements with the tele-
phone company to have these returns
for Tuesdays and Wednesdays is
sues. The Times will have the do
ings Of the convention up to the very
last minute and for a complete AS
ISOLATED Press report and also those
special bulletins North Dakotans can
do no better than get these two is
sues Of the Evening Times.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-17
ASSOCIATED CHARITIES
NEEDS MORE CLOTHING

The wandering element that puts III
an appearance each spring is making
itself known at the Associated Chari-
ties where numerous calls for work
have been received in the last week
or two. The demand for workers is
not very brisk just at this time and
few who have called for jobs have
been supplied on this account.
demand for all kinds Of clothing a.
the Associated Charities and persons
having shoes or garments that they
have no use for will be doing a GOOD
work by letting the Associated Chari-
ties know. SO that the articles can be
called for az early AZ possible.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-17
GREAT PICNIC FOR 300
GRAND FORKS YOUNGSTERS

Tuesday. June %. has heen named
as the time for the Salvation Army's
free picnic to 800 children . 1t is the
custom of the Salvation Army in all
cities to give a picnic to the poor
children of the city each year and
the affairs are always red-letter days
for the youngsters in every town
where the Army carries on it's work.
The picnic will be held at Riverside
park this yea and there will be
plenty for the kids to eat. according
to the committee having the Funniest
in charge. Any one wishing to help
in showing the youngsters a good
on this occasion is asked to mott.
fy the army as early as possihle.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-17
GIVEN d. ID. DEGREE.
Evangelist William A. Sunday Hon.
ored in PENNSYLVANIA.

Billy Sunday. baseball evangelist.
VIII made Fargo sti up and take no.
tice recently, is now a doctor of divir-
ity. When he reached Beaver Falls.
Pa. where he is now concluding a
series of meetings covering a period
of five weeks. he received a telegram
from Westminster college, New Will
mington. Pa. that the degree had
conferred on him. Westminster
college is conducted by the United
presbyterian denomination and is one
ct tine most exclusive colleges in the
western part of PENNSYLVANIA.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-17
BOOSTERS ON JAUNT.
Minneapolis Business Men In Moor.
head This Afternoon.

There is certainly something going
on at the Comstock hotel in Moorheal
this afternoon where sixty-eight Min
neapolis business men and the First
Regiment band are being entertained
by the Moorhead Commercial club.
The Minneapolis boosters are maxi
ing a trade excursion through north.
ern Minnesota to Winnipeg. under the
direction Of the Minneapolis Civic and
Commerce association. From Moor
head the party will 60 to Crookston
over the Halstad branch Of the Grea,
Northern.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-17
Four Marriage Licenses.

Four marriage licenses were issued
at the court house today. They are as
follows: Thorsten Liberg Of Meki-
mock and Miss Gina Thougen of Man.
vel; David Middleton. Of Gilby and
Miss Florence Stead Of Marvel; hom-
as McVeety of Mallory and Mrs. Annie
Morrow Of East Grand Forks; Mary
Greenawalt of Thompson. Father
Koelman OF Thompson will unite the
last named couple at Thompson to.
morrow morning. Judge Hassell. Of.
fciated at the Mcveety-Mo Morrow we'd
ding this Afternoon.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-17
WEDDING IN WHITE MOUNTAIN,

Bethlehem, n. H., June lathe
wedding of Robert Won Mosehzisker,
associate justice of the supreme court
of Pennsylvania. and Miss Anne V.
Macbeth, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
George A. Macbeth Of Pittsburg. took
place here this afternoon at the sum-
mer home of the brides parents. Rev.
Nathaniel D. Pendleton of P%ittsburg
oficiated.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-17
Yisit Court House.

The proposition Of bonding the
county for 100000 for a court house
will be voted on at the primary cleo
ton text Tuesday. The county officials
feel that every voter ought to know
matter and are certain that IL outsid-
ers would visit the court house and
inspect the offices and rooms they
would be certain to vote for a new
court house.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-17
DIED THIS
Peter Odegaard. Father of Mrs. A. G,
SOrlie Succumbed to Pneu.
s' mOn10.

The death Of Peter 8. Odegaard oc-
Cured this morning. Mr.. Odegaard
had. been i'll for a short time with
pneumonia. but his condition became
very serious the past few days and he
died late this morning. Mr.. Ode
Eaard was 60 years of age and came to
this country from Norway in the '70's.
He was the father Of Mrs. A. g. Sorlie
Of Chestnut street.
The funeral will. take place Tues
day at $3.50 p. m. from the sorlie resi-
aence ct POI Chestnut street with Rev.
4. : Hultng officiating.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-17
I0ok for Nfissinr Man

The police have been asked to LOOK
out for William: Connolly byvF. J..
Connolly Of 204 Logan street, Waseca,
Mimi. The missing mar lie a carpenter
by trade and the brother believes he
is married and living in this city.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-17
johnson Funeral.

The funeral of Ruth johnson, who
died Saturday morning at Gilby, was
held at 2 o'clock today from Nor
mans undertaking parlors.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-17
COMMITTED TO ASYLUM.
Patrick Landy Taken Down This Noon
BY Sheriff Benson.

Patrick LandN. Who was brought in
from .Larimore Saturday, was given a
nearing this morning in County Judge
Hassell's our and was committed to
the insane asylum at jamestown.
Sheriff Benson took Landy to James.
town this noon.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-17
Returned.

Frank Delling. who is connected
with the Northwestern Telephone
company at Milton. left this morning
for home after spending Sunday here
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-17

NORM i'm Town.
Joseph MORN of Neche, county com-
missioner of Pe,nhina county. is in
Grand Forks on business today.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-17
Mclaughlin Back.

Justice Phil McLoughlin Returned
this morning from C~asselton where he
attended the baptism Of his grand
daughter, Cassie Catherine Wilson.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-17
Telephone Company
To Bulletin Returns

NORTHWESTERN WILL HAVE DIRECT TELEPHONE CONNECTIONS
WITH REPUBLICAN CONVENTION HALL IN CHICAGO AND RE.
LAY RETURNS ALL OVER STATE EVERY FEW M1NurEs-cA1L,
YOUR INFORMATION.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-06-29

iron, pleases him-let's be pleasant.
And there amt no use kickin' about
them push buttons; he amt got time
to stand out in the hall and yell every
time he wants anybody. Them bells
amt as stylish as you think they are
ut wasn't much use tryin' to argue
with him, but was such an old fool
used to try it. Why, when noon
would come and we was alone, Bill'd
glare and growl like a crazy man and
he'd harangue something heEce. Shut
up says to him one day, the first
thing you know the place1l be pinched
and maybe they've got the cells done
In mahogany now.'
''It was just ign'rance with Bill-he
couldn't understand human nature
we worked for one of them plutocrats,
as he called them, he'd spend a whole
hour in the morning .foolin' around
with his tools and layin' them this
way and then that-just KILN time;
and when twas about time for the
captain of industry to blow in, Bird
watch the door like a cat watches a
mouse hole, and he'd always manage
to be dom nothin'-just nothin'-
when the captain walked through.
That was about all the fun Bill had.
Maybe didn't give Bill due credit.
for l guess he knew somethin' about
human nature after all; he knew that
would make the captain mad. 1t
usually did. and Bill would get as near
as he could to the door to the private
m. 49, a.. f-r~s .<s ~