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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-05-02

confidence; then he car and will do 1t.
When he succeeds in influencing one
in ten. and finally one in three or five.
OF those he tries to put to sleep, his
confidence in himself is established
and the hardest part is over
ways by the operators. No. not
against their Wills or you can't
hypnotise ME" attitude, for the sub
ject either first be passive or
surrender his own will or want to be
Influenced.
The operator then will hold a bright
object a few inches above the eyes of
the subject, sharply commanding:
Look at this steadily for FIVE or ten
minutes and you will go to sleep"
This tires the optic nerve: The hypno-
getting sleepy" now you are grow
asleep" you cannot open IN your
eyes," etc: and the subject responds
to each suggestion and is insensible to
pain or will cat a raw onion when the
operator says Here is an APPLE will
hop about or leap on a chair when he
thousand other as foolish acts. But
here is natures safety clutch. He
will not commit a crime OF. do a dis
honest act. II a normal person. while
hypnotised. for the strain on his mind
Will wake him up. The foolish excus-
es we read of as apologies for crime,
as thiering or ether moral sins. HE
hypnotised me and l had to do it,
will not go before any judge or jury
who understands the fact.
The clever story Of the Mysterious
Burglar" or the respectable Wealthy
citizon who spent his nights uncon-
sciously "burElaring" at the command
9! a hypnotiser could never have hap
pened.
Another way to render the subject
unconscious is: First. a command to
close the eyes and make frequent
passes with the hand close to the face.
saying. You are getting sleepy: YOU
are very sleepy: now you arc
asleep" This was the plan follow
cd by Mesmer. and is known az mes
mlerism.
As II operator grows more ex-
lert he or she can simply command
the willing subject and they are "of"
At once. AZ a rule people highly
or emotional are the more
easily Influenced. Foreigners are
more susceptible than Americans.
1t is not province to train a
multitude Of professional hypotisers.
but to make clear to all how it is
done-t:s use and abuse.
Children under 4 are immune. "A
are also the insane and idiots. for the
reason that their minds cannot be kent
long enough on one subject.
Their is 30 doubt that many a.
drunkard would never again toucl, A
drop II he believed. as told by his ply
stefan operator. Il will kill you if you
ever drink liquor again" And many
another fault or even pain could be an
easily cured. Indeed. there are many
authentic proofs Of such benefcent
applications on record.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-05-02

great appreciation of the scholarly,
r%everent. and inspiring testimony to
the Gospel OF Jesus Christ which has
brought to us by President Rail
in the l~iazlett lecture course for 1912.
lie has given us out of his rich exper-
fence. his abundant learning and his
thinking. a splendid conception
of Il working faith. We thank him
for these hours together. In the
strength of this furnishing we shall
the better serve u Lord.
The resolution was seconded by
Squires and carried by an
enthusiastic, rising vote.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-05-02
SAFETY on GREAT LAKES.

washington, May 2.-RegulotiOng
regarding life saving appliances on
American owned ships would be ex-
tended to foreign owned vessels az
we'll by a bill agreed upon today BY
the house merchant marine commit
tee. 1t would also require passenger
ships on the great lakes to he equip
red with wireless. but would exempt
Icing island cound passenger ships
from the ocean going requirements.
Auxiliary wireless equipment ana two
operators for each ship are among
other features Of the measure.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-05-02

Scrubhing cloth made from
heavy twisted cotton: size - ink
- in. Just the thing for hard
wood floors. Bargain Basement
each Sc.
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FR1DAY-s1.ls.
FRIDAY-O5c.

Will purchase a pretty summer
dress for II child from . a to
IA Years Old. Made from fine
singhams and percalcs. Values up
to 500 each. Bargain Basement
CSC.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-05-02
FRlDAY-i5c.

Allows YOU to choose from a linz
oil shirtwaists in tailored and lin
gerie that + slightly mussed, that
sold as high as $3.50 each. The
materials are lawn. hatiste. mulls,
etc. An nicely trimmed. An *
ira special at 45c.
FRIDAY-S1.l8.
Give you Il choice of a large line
1T full sized hemmed he'd spreads
nat sell regular at S1.5G each. A
nice range of patterns. Bargain
basement each $1.19,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-05-02

ExcMSH Nc.

NCUSt NC.
With the exception of several play
ers of minor roles, the company
which will present EXCUSE Me" at
the Metropolitan tonight. is the orig
inal New York cast. Willis p. Sweat
nam. known far and wide for the ar
tistic merit of his negro dclineations,
has the role of the Pullman car por-
ter. Ann Murdoch, one of the young
est leading ONE on the stage. por-
trays Maiorie Newton. the bride-to-
be; Charles Meakins. of Merry Wild
ow' fame. plays Lieutenant Mallory.
In addition to this trio. there are such
familiar names i'm the company's ros-
ter as Rita Stanwood. Isabel Rich
ards. Sidney Gunstrub. Rita Otway,
Able and a dozen and a half
others almost as we'll known.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-05-02

HUCK ToWELs-1oc.
Plain white linen buck towels:
good size and weight; all hemmed,
Friday. Bargain Basement, special
at each 10c.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-05-02
Fifty Ladies Can Buy Linen Suits
That Sold Last Season From
$3.50 Up to $1,000 ....
For $1.Q8 =:

Every suit in this lot contains material alene that would
cost you double Sl.ss. But they are not this seasons STYLES g.
out they go at this great money saving price.
Included are suits made from pure linen. shrunk muslin.
linen rep. and peque nicely trimmed with braide. heavy lace.
plain contrasting colors, some embroidered, etc.
Colors are natural linen color. white. lavender. light. blue,
copenhagen green. grey and tan. Values up to $40. Friday
Bargain Basement. per suit $1ss.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-05-02
Elsie Janis.

FIS1r OHulS.
one ut the most important engage
of the current theatrical sea
son will be that of Miss Elsie Janis,
who is to make her first Grand Forks
appearance next Thursday night.
May .. at the Metropolitan theater
in Tho Slim Princess"
The coming of Miss Janis to this
city will appeal to the best class of
theatergoers. AS it does in every city
in which that versatile young artist
has been seen in her earlier sue
cesses. The Hoyden" and THE Fair
Coed" In THE Slim Princess Miss
Janis is said to have her best vehicle
and is given ample opportunity for
the display OF her splendid talents
as coincidence, singer. dancer and
mimic.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-05-02
Madame Y.

Madame "" the impressive mclo-
drama which Henry w. Savage will
offer at the Metropolitan on Monday,
May 6. is a play of such universal APP
zeal and such tremendous dramatic
power that il attracts many thou
sands of person whom the theater
does not ordinarily impress. Women
especially are interested in it's wonder
fully striking study of a mothers
sacrifice for her son. while among
men there is a like unusual feeling
of interest. since love for ones moth
or is perhaps the very strongest emo
tion a man is capable Of. In addi-
tion such special classes as the law
yers and judges are drawn irresistibly
by Madame ~ for the play gives
a detailed and absolutely accurate
view of the peculiar French legal
fraternity during the recent contro-
versy over the famous Steinheil trial
in Paris.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-05-02

ToWEI-PER YARD &c.
Cotton crash bleached towing;
Is inches wide: white With red
border. An extra special for Fri.
day per yard &c.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-05-02
Resolutions Adopted.

The Rev. c. G. Warner. pastor Of
the Congregational church. presented
the following resolutions. signed by
himself. the Rev. r. W. Adair of Lar
imore. and Secretary K. r. Wallace of
the Y. NJ. G.. A.:
In view Of the most interesting and
valuable series Of lectures to which
we have listened. 1t IL At that the peo-
pie Of Grand Forks hereby voice their
The Washington times., 1912-05-06
Many Social F unctions Ar
ranged for Red Cross
Delegates.

Delegates to the International Red
Cross conference. which opens here to-
morrow, will occupy the center of the
social stage for the next ten days A
special reception committee has been ap-
pointed. and so. 900 appropriated for the
entertainment OF delegates. in addition
to many private functions which have
been arranged.
Mrs. Robert NJ. Thompsons luncheon
today for the women OF the Japanese
delegation started the ball rolling
Among the other festivities which will
follow in rapid succession are the din
ner and musicale which Colonel Thomp-
son will give tonight: the reception at
the Pan American Union building to-
morrow night; Miss Boardman's recep-
at the New National Museum, at which
the secretary and regents Of the Smith
sonian Will be hosts; and the dinner the
italian Ambassador and Marchioness
Cusani are giving that night for the
Italian delegation: Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
t. Cans reception Friday night; the
musicale at New Willard. which Mr.. and
day; the dinner Miss Scidmore is giving
for the japanese delegation that night
the lawn fete for which Mrs. L. Z. Letter
has sent out cards for Monday after
noon next; the reception Mr.. and Mrs
Edward Beale Mclean will give Tues
day evening, May "A; the dinner given
by the American Red Cross Associa ton
and the reception and dance at the
White House on the afternoon Of May
II. which will bring the program to a
fitting close.
The Washington times., 1912-05-06

for gold. One day Bess found a dear
little bear cub. a fat, brown thing as
soft and pretty as a kitten. 1t had
hurt its leg in some way, 80 was easily
caught. The girl took It back to the
cabin, fed It on warm milk, and soon
1t was as tame as a dog.
AS It grew larger It would follow the
girl all around in her walks, and at
night curl up in a ball before the big.
blazin fire in the wide chimney. Even
Uncle Jack was fond Of the rough
playmate. and would every evening
have a boxing match with the bear, that
had been taught by Bess to stand on its
hind legs and walk about like a circus
dog.
SO Rcx. as the bear was named, was
not only a perfectly tame playfellow.
but he knew many :ricks, and in his
koxing bouts would frequently knock
Uncle Jack down.
Late in the summer the uncle struck
luck. In a stream near by his cabin
he found tiny fakes Of shining gold.
Md that was a happy day for Bess;;
Every. morning after she had finished
the dishes she would go to the creek
and watch her uncle as he washed pan
The Washington times., 1912-05-06
Colonel Thompson 10 Be
Host at Dinner for
Baron Ozawa.

Mrs. Robert NJ. Thompson was hostess
at luncheon today in honor of Countess
Ogasawara and Nine. Nagasaki. OF the
Japanese Red Cross delegation to the
conference which opens in Washington
tomorrow. Asked to meet the dis
tinguished visitors were Viscountess
Chinda, wife of the japanese ambassa-
dor; Mrs. Lamar. wife Of Mr.. Justice
Lamar; Mrs. Bayard, Mrs. kirke Por-
ter. Mrs. Richard Wainwright, Mrs. An
son Mills, Mrs. Seaton Schroeder, Mrs.
Julian James, Mrs. Charles Henry
Davis Mrs. Robert Shaw Oliver. Mrs.
J. B. Henderson, Mrs Winsow, Miss
Biddle,, Mrs. Henry May, Mrs. Elisha
Sykes.
This evening Colonel Thompson will
give dinner party in honor of Baron
Ozawa, the senior delegate from Japan,
to which a distinguished company OF
men has been invited.
The dinner will be followed by a musi-
Gale to which about 2lO additional guests
will be asked.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pembroke Thorn, the
latter formerly Miss Margaret Yates
Stirling, daughter of Rear Admiral Stir
ling. L. s. N, retired. whose marriage
tC ok place recently IN Baltimore. are
spending their honeymoon in Quebec.
Canada.
MIS-. COpIey, WlIe or congressman
Copley. of Illinois, was hostess at a
small informal unHhGon to6av at her
residence Oh r street. Last night they
entertained at small informal dinner
party.
Mrs. Byron Mcbride Caples, Of Wau-
kesha, Wis, is spending a month in
Washington. DR.. Caples will join her
later and they will go to Atlantic City
for the medical convention to be held
there the latter part of May.
Mrs. James F. Barbour and Miss
Marguerite Barbour have returned from
an extended sojourn in Philadelphia and
Atlantic City, and will be in WashingS
ton about a month before closing their
house for the summer.
The Spanish Minister and Nine. Riano,
who will spend the summer abroad will
leave Washington May IS.
Nine. Riano, who has been spending
few days in New York. will return to
Washington this afternoon.
The Washington times., 1912-05-06

after pan full Of mud TO get the gilt
tcIinF gold. Then in the evening she
and Place SP one eehY IN its IN plaee y at ot tk
end OF the long shelf above the Are
one day another miner chanced by
watched all day, hiding among the
bushes. and when at last Bess tied up
the bag and placed It on the shelf the
Mr.. brown lie said. "the sheriff
wants tn sec you in a hurry. and told
me me to o,. ask. you to conc right over to
So Uncle Jack kissed Bess eood-by,
and. saying no would be back within an
hoar. started of down the trail. But
hardly had he gotten out Of sight when
opened the door
Bess sprung uu in fear as she saw a
man step roughly into the room.
cicsa aTT STraS Seh' oHr ssid tRe 'e TaG en- smd G
think can use his bags Of gold my
the shelf. on which the row OF tiny bags
showed up plainly in the freight. But
the miner had not even seen Rex, so
when he trod on the soft ball of fur he
stumbled and fell.
In a moment Rex was standing on his
hind legs. and. as the man scrambled
to his feet, the bear pitched into him
with heavy blows that knocked him
uOWn again. HeX was DOXlnB ana DOX-
ing hard. for he was provoked at being
trodden on in that way. So he went at
it good and hard. The miner was not
only terribly frightened by a big bear
glaring at him, but the knocks from
the hard paws bruised him considerably.
over and over again, when he tried to
get up, blow from Rex would lay him
fiat on the floor again.
At last the man managed to get be-
hind table. But just at this moment
the door opened and Uncle Jack walked
in. Bess told him In few words about
the attempt at robbery and how Rex
had saved the gold.
OF course. Uncle Jack was angry and
took the man to the sheriff's house,
where he was kept a prisoner. But he
was so proud of Rex that he took one
| Of the bags of gold to town and bought
beautiful collar for the bear.
The miner was sent to prison, but
brave old Rex lived happy life among
| the mountains with Bess and Uncle
Jack. And in all the papers there were
| pictures Of Rex, showing how he
knocked out the miner and saved the
bags Of gold in the little log cabin in
the mountains Of Colorado.
Tomorrow, THE Fairy Weed"
The Washington times., 1912-05-06
Anniversary of Death
Of King of England

Two years ago today King Edward
VII died. He was born In 1S41. Eight
years ago added luster was given the
British arms by the defeat of the Tib-
etans at Karo Pass by a forcbe under
Colonel Younghusband. Fifty-one years
ago today Arkansas seeded from the
Union. One year later, May 6, marked
the passing Of Henry Thoreau. one of
the most remarkable literary figures
America has produced. On this day,
177s, the Americans at Valley Forge
celebrated the French alliance. Two
years before the continental forces un-
der General Thomas had retired from
the siege OF Quebec. On this day. 1914
combined British and Canadian forces
attacked and destroyed the fort at
Oswego, N. Y.
The Washington times., 1912-05-06
PROMINENT WOMEN
ON COMMITTEE FOR
TITANIC MEMORIAL
Washington Residents Will
Aid Movement Un-
der Way.

Names OF twenty-one women are
given on the list of members of the
Committee OF One Hundred of the
Women's Titanic Memorial 30 far as
complete. The list arranged alpha
betically begins with the name of
Mrs. Andrew Carnegie and ends with
those of Mrs. II. w. Wiley, wife of DR.
Wiley, and Mrs. Talcott williams, of
Philadelphia, whose husband is to bc
dean of the new school of journalism
OF Columbia University.
Many Washington residents are
among the first twenty-one, several
Congressmens wives being listed as
such. The list as compiled Includes
Mrs. Andrew Carnegie, New York.
Mrs. Robert s. Chew. Washington.
Mrs. Grover Cleveland, Princeton, N.
J.
Mrs. Charles w. Fairbanks, India
napolis.
Mrs Samuel Gompers, Washington
Mrs. e. II. Hartman, New York.
Mrs. William Randolph Hearst, New
York.
Mrs. julius Kahn, Washington.
Mrs. Donald Mclean, New York.
Mrs. Russell NJ. MacLennan, wash
ington.
Mrs Theodore Marburg, Baltimore.
Mrs. John Mitchell, Mt. Vernon. N. Y.
Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, jr., New
York.
Mrs. Mathew T. Scott, Washington.
Mrs. James 8. Sherman. Washington.
Mrs. Henry A. Strong. Rochester, N.
Y.
Mrs. Algernon Sullivan. New York.
Mrs. Oscar w. Underwood, Washing
ton.
Mrs. Samuel Untermyer, New York.
Mrs. H. w. Wiley, Washington.
Mrs. Talcott Williams, Philadelphia.
Mrs. John Hays Hammond. secretary
of the Woman's Titanic Memorial. is
The Washington times., 1912-05-06

sold mainly in white. Suits at sS5 and
$40 in these materials may be had at
clothing store on street below Thir-
teenth for $25 Suits of other materials
are also reduced, and excellent bargains
may be had.
A house furnishing store which has
been selling a small lot of silver ware.
is offering a few pieces Of sterling silver
plate at reduced prices. Candle sets in
colonial style which were originally $l2
are 50. and a beautiful little bon bon
box. formerly $6, is marked $3.50. Sew
eral vases are among the lot. one TWEEN
ty-one inches, IS marked $l0.50 and Is
worth sl4.
Dresses of almost any material and in
a variety Of styles are on sale today at
a shop on F. street, not a great dis
tance from Tenth. White linen suits
and suits which also come in natural
shades are from $5.9S to 80 Linen,
Oique, and madras dresses may be had
as low as $2.9S, while dresses OF pongee,
messaline and Japanese silk are $40.
The Washington times., 1912-05-06
FOR TIMES WOMEN WHO WANT TO KNOW
What Is Seen in The Shops
BY THE SHOPPER.

On Seventh street. near I, Is a house
furnishing store where l saw a handy
arrangement called telephone set
has one shelf. and Is made OF golden
oak, with an early English or mahog.
any finish. The stool slides under the
table when not In use. making the
whole thing very compact. This Is a
home convenience which permits the
placing Of the telephone in any part CO
the house. and the cost is only $3.50
Warm weather is undoubtedly on Its
way. and 1t is a good plan to be pre-
pared with a toilette to meet the con-
tingency. White is. and will always be.
the most popular and satisfying Of all
shoes call for white hosiery, and a
Market space department store. near
Eighth street is selling wide variety
in this line at reasonable prices. Waite
silk stockings with a Isle sole are IS
cents and 70 cents a pair. while the all
and IS cents a pair.
At the same store, tailored or lingerie
wash waists which sell usually for $50
and 81 are marked 81. The materials
are striped dimity and pongee and linen
in the tailored style. some made with
pleats and some with just pockets.
iaundered link cuffs and detachable
collar. The lingerie waists are made OF
lingerie and Persian lawns. in high or
Dutch neck styles. and trimmed with
lace or embroidery. All sizes may be
had
Many OF the new suits are of whip
cord, serge. or Bedford cord and are
The Washington times., 1912-05-06
Knox Celebrates
Another Birthday

To-day is the anniversary of the birth
q Philander c. Knox. Secretary of
State, who is fifty-nlne years old. Sem
ator JEFF Davis of Arkansas Is fifty;
Rear Admiral Robert +. Peary, who dis
covered the North Pole, is fifty-six
years DID, Oscar w. Underwood floor
leader of the House and a candidate
for President, is fifty years old, and
DR.. Abraham jacob Is eighty-two years
old. Despite the fame of these men.
DR.. Jacob has had a career quite as
interesting as any of them. He took
part in the German revolutionary move
ment in 1&S, and was in prison for
thereafter, and for more than sixty
years has been identified with practical
iy every medical movement in that city
or the country.
The Washington times., 1912-05-06
Immigration Bill
Opposed by Poles

BUFFALO. N. Y. Nav 6.-Resolutions
condemning the Burnett and Dillingham;
bills now before Congress, which pur-
pose to restrict immigration to this
country, were unanimously indorsed by
more than 10000 Polish American citi-
zens assembled at Ave mass meetings
last night. The Dillingham; bill is pro-
tested against on the ground that 1t
would compel immigrants to be pro-
vided with passports from Russia. Aus
tria, and other European countries be-
cause, II Is said. many immigrants come
to America to escape prosecution.
The Washington times., 1912-05-06
Mexican Declares
People Want Land

delegate to the National Conference OF
Socialists in Indianapolis this week,
asserted before a Washington audience
OF Socialists last night in the Typo
graphical Temple that the revolution
now going on in Mexico was not
against President Madero, but was for
the purpose OF having distributed among
the working people some of the rich
lands of the country.
THE revolutiontsts may not have an
overabundanCe of funds. but they have
plenty OF men. ammunition, provisions,
In that country" said the speaker. G
"Even though II takes the poems, or
working class, fifty years. they eventu-
ally VIII share in the rich lands Of my
country"
The Washington times., 1912-05-06
More Help Needed
To Feed Chinese

According to Ernest p. Bicknell, d.
rector Of the American Red Cross, the
next six weeks will bring increased ur-
gent need for relief measures in China.
where the famine has reached an acute
stage. Mr.. Bicknell said today that the
relief committee In China now has an
army of about $4,000 men engaged In
aiding the starving people, who number
about 100000.
The American Red Cross has already
forwarded more than $l50,00 and Mr..
Bicknell declares at least $2Oo,0 more
Is needed.
The Washington times., 1912-05-06
FOR LITTLE FOLK JUST BEFORE BEDTIME
The Sandman's Stories
BESSIE'S BEAR

~ ESsIE BROWN was a city girl,
K and It seemed very strange 70
- her to be sleeping in a log cabin
In the pine woods. She had been
accustomed to hearing the autos whiz
by, and now when she lay awake Il was
only the wind signing among the tree
tops as II swept over the mountains
For Bessie was on a long visit for her
health to her uncle, who lived way up
on the side of the peaks among the
gold mines.
Uncle Jack was a jolly fellow, snd
he would take Bess along with him on
his long trips when ne was looking
The Washington times., 1912-05-06
A Different Game.

An old-time darky was closing his
sermon one night in Paradise Alley,
and Uncle Rastus, who had been
playing cards the night before, was
seated in the amen corner sound
asleep, dreaming of his favorits
I'VE will now close dis meetin' wild
pray'r, an we will AK Bre'r Rastus
to lead"
Uncle Rastus suddenly reused him
self from his slumber and shouted:
1T amt my lead! I just dealt!"