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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-13

address in the country. Delivery will
be made to the homes of people living
on rural and star routes as we'll as
those living in cities and towns where
there is delivery b ycarrier. Where
there is at present no delivery by car
rier the parcels will go to the post
office as is the case with ordinary
mail.
The p%ostofice rate for the first zone
that Is, within distances not exceed
ing fifty miles. will be five cents for
the first pound and three cents for
each additional pound. The rates in
crease for each successive one Of the
eight zones into which the country
is divided, the maximum rate being
twelve cents a pound. which will al
ry a parcel across the continent, or
even to Alaska and the Philippines.
For fee Of to ncents Il parcel may
be insured and if the parcel is lost in
the malls an indemnity t othe amount
of its value not to exceed fifty dollars
will be paid to the sender.
The law provides for the use Of dis
ttnctive postage stamps and there now
is being distributed to postmasters
for use in the parcel post system q
set Of stamps of twelve denominations,
Parcels post maps, with accompanying
guides, r to be sold to the public
at their cost. Is cents, through the
chief clerk Of the postoffice depart.
ment.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-13
New Regulations Covering The
Parcels Post System Are Out

Regulations to cover the workings
Of tho new parcel post system. which
is to go into operation on January I
next. were made public by Postmaster
General Hitchcock today. The new
system will be effective throughout
the entire postal service at the same
time and will affect every p%ostoface,
city, rural and railway mail transport
tation route in the country. Every
precaution will be taken by the post
ONCE department to have the mails
moved with tho usual dispatch, and
all ~postmasters,u superintendents and
inspectors have been directed to thor
oughly familiarize themselves and
their subordinates with every phase
OF. the new system. /i.,
Mr.. Hitchcock today expressed the
hope that the public familiarize itself
with the nature Of the new service be-
fore attempting to use It, Information
will be available at. any -postofice in
the country in g. few days.
The. regulations. provide that par
cells Of merchandise including farm
and factory products (but not books
and printed matter) Of almost every
description up to eleven, pounds in
weight and measuring as much. as six
feet in length and girth combined, ex-
.cept those calculated to do: injury to
the mails in transit may be mailed
at any postofnce for delivery to any
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-13
BARNES POULTRY
1t VIII be DISPLAYED at Annual sho'
I'm February.

Valley City. n. D.. Dec. 1a.-Witi
the Barnes county corn show and
short course finished. members OF the
Barnes County Poultry association are
already making preparations for the
next annual meeting OF the associd-
ton and the poultry show to be held
in connection with the State Dairy
mems convention on February Is, ~
and 20.
O. A. Barton, secretary of the asso-
citation. talking of the show this morn
ing, expressed great enthusiasm re-
garding the prospects for this years
display. THE interest aroused among
poultry fanciers by the last show
promises great things for the next OK
hibit. The outlook is for n far great
or number of pens than the count.
has ever seel, together. and interes,
created among he young people OF
tho county by the settings of egss
distributed through the county super.
intendent's office will also help in in.
crcasing the displays.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-13
ACCUSED OF MURDER.
Bertha Clay. One Of Huntington Trio
in the Catlettsburg Tragedy.

Huntington. ". Va. Dec. H.
While a formal charge Of murder was
entered against Bertha Clay. one of
tho Huntington trio involved in the
hotel mystery at Catlettsburg. in
which James York and Jennie Adkins
were the victims, the authorities have
been unable so far to secure any con-
elusive evidence against her. and the
warrant was issued solely t @ hold her
until Il thorough investigation could
be completed.
Much depends upon the result of the
analysis of the contents Of the stom-
ach Of the Adkins oma and the au-
,horitics are eagerly awaiting the re-
port OF Columbus (Ohio) chemists.
who have been engaged to assist in
the investigation.
One theory which was advanced was
that tho trio were the victims OF es-
Gaping gas fumes. which dulled their
senses to such an extent that they
were unable to realize their. predica-
ment. and slowly lapsed into uncon-
seriousness. This theory is substantial
cd by the fac hat the Clay olna
appeared to he dazed when the room,
was entered and was unable to give
any tangible story Of what caused the
death of her two companions.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-13

SHERMAN Kelly Stock Company

4ANsAV N'SoNN
Mr.. Kelly. the popular comedian
with the Sherman Kelly Stock com
|pany. has won friends throughout the
northwest with his clever acting. He
ALWAYS works with Il smile and seems
Ito enjoy his work better than any
thing else. He works with ease at all
times. never seeming to exert himself,
but the laughter that he receives from
the audience shows he is getting re-
suits. He is one Of the youngest
comedians in the world. and the only
one owning his own company. He
has spent the last eight years playing
his regular territory i'll the middle
West. but says he is right at home in
every town he plays within twenty
four hours Of meeting his first audi
ence. He will open in his comedy
drama The Fool" next Monday night
on which date the ladies will be adj
mitted free to the so cent seats when
accompanied by a lady or gentleman
who has a paid SO cent ticket. This
offer is not good after 8 p. nj. Monday
evening 50 buy your seats Saturday Or
early Monday.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-13

it forever after discard %cathartics.
salts. pills and other coarse remedies.
for they are seldom advisable and
should never be, given to children.
If no member of your family has
ever used syrup Pepsin and you would
like to make a personal trial Of 1t he
fore buying It in the regular way Of Il
druggist. send your address, postal
will dot" Trr. w. II. Caldwell. AS
Washington ST. Monticello. H.. and
a. free sample bot,lr will bc mailed
you. Results are always guaranteed
or money will be refunded.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-13
FIFTY MEMBERS IS
CAMPAIGNS RESULT
That Many Were Added to
Y. M. G.. A. Rolls During
Week closed last Night.
BANQUET
SUCCESSFUL ONES
. Dean MA. Brannon Deliver
ed Address of the Even.
ing-Occasion Joyous.

With nifty new members added to
the list, the ."get-one''' membership
campaign Of the Y. NJ. G. A. was
brought to a close last night. A ban
quet, prepared by Oscar Knudson and
served in the gymnasium, was the
closing feature. and 1t was attended
by those in charge Of the campaign
and tho members who had secured
"'one."
The banquet was served at 6 o'clock.
With w. II. Brown acting as toast
master, an excellent program Of toasts
wa given. In opening the program.
that n old members We're RESPONSE
bic for the new ones. and he urged
those present to see that all who had
Just come into the association were
given every advantage. The principal
address was given by Dean NJ. A.
Brannon Of the university.
Thomas Porte, chairman Of the
boys work committee. spoke briefly
Of the general improvement of. the
boys. embellishing his address with
several interesting stories Of boys. o.
9. Thompson, physical director and
head Of the boys DEPARTMENT. spoke
Of the activities Of the Junior mem
bers and showed the best things for
the boys to do to advance their own
interests and those OF the ~associa-
ton.
Secretary Werner. in responding,
emphasized the necessity OF co-opera-
ton among all the members II the best
work vas to be accomplished. Mr..
Werner also announced that two more
membership campaigns will be con-
Quoted before the cease is finished.
The boys will have one about Christ
mas time, after which the men will
be given an opportunity to add men,
berA
Dean Brannon spoke on the can't
mating SPIRIT in which he spoke al
length Of the Developments men. He
urged the necessity Of helping each
other. 50 that the best in the devel-
opment would be brought out. If any
ma traced his ancestry back for ten
generations. he said. he would find
that he was a very complex body and
has many traits, for during that time
he has had 1924 parents. This made
It necessary for q controlling force to
govern all these traits. A sympathetic
interest In each other and an attempt
to develop fellowship among all the
members would result in an antmatine
spirit in the Y. NJ. c. A. that would
have far-reaching effects. II one
member Of the association lacks that
spirit he will lower the efficiency OF
the entire body. declared the speaker
in closing. .. '.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-13
POsTOFFICE Money
Appropriation Bill Caring for TIL.

Appropriation Bill Caring for That
Department Is Reported.
Washington. Dec. 13.-The postof-
fee appropriation bill, aggregatine
s2~7s.4s9,7S1. including $750,0o0 70.
parcel post equipment and $4,000 for
the parcel post commission. was re.
ported to the house. The total 10 a de-
e Of $3,301,727 from last years
estimates.
The postoflcs department. submit
ted increased estimates. partly attri-
post to be installed under the present
law ana to the. postal savings banks.
The estimate was reduced by the COM
1nittee on the ground that the esti-
mates a. to those projects r largely
speculative at this time.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-13
RAID RESIDENCE
Bold Robbery was Perpctrated in .
Fargo Home.

Fargo, y. D.. Dec. 13.-Burglars
entered the house of Joe DeLare.
Third street north, aud secured COM
siderable plumber.
At the time Of the robbery the menu
bers Of the household We're absent and
the robher or robbers forced open a
front door. which was secured by IL
Yale lock. and ~ransacked h house.
The loot included u valuable gold
watch. a pair OF fine opera glasses and
several articles of iewelry. Apparent
~ the robbers were aware OF the alb.
sence of the members of the family,
as it was evident they exercised con.
siderable leisure in going through the
house.
A fine diamond shirt stud was over-
looked.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-13
JURY DOESN'T KNOW
Unable to Determine How Prisoner
Got the Razor.

UnabIc to Determine How Prisoner
Got tho Razor.
Minot. N. D.. Dec. 13.-No opinion
as to where Christian Pike Of Makoti
obtained the z with which he cut
his own throat at the Ward county
Jail last Sunday afternoon is express
ed in the verdict Of the coroner's jury
which has been investigating the case.
The verdict merely states that in
tho opinion Of tho jury, Jike came to
his death by cutting his throat with a
2 obtained in some manner UNI
known to the %coroner's jury.
The jury visited the county Jail this
morning and questioned each of tho
prisoners there confined as to wheth-
err or not no had ever seen the razor
before. All of them denied having
over seen it until Sunday afternoon
when Pike cut his throat.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-13
WIIITELAW REID BILL

London. Dec. ls.-whitelaw Reed.
United. States ambassador to Great
Britain, .is seriously ill" He is suffer-
ing from asthma and his condition
has become considerably worse during
the past week. Several specialists are
in attendance.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-13

The next instant he dropped to the
sidewalk from a clean. swift uppercus
dealt him by Miss Lillian's dainty
and raped the masher again.
Seeger was taken by surprise when
the plucky little woman let drive at
him. When she told the story in the
police court the bluecoats looked at
her admiringly for her proves. and
the magistrate fined the lnasher $50
and costs.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-13

There are SO many more pleasant
ways of wasting ones money than
spending it on a ~clairvoyant. Very
few good lockers in that game.
Happiness is mostly a state of mind:
the most persistent singer we ever
knew was u farm hand who had to
work fifteen hours a day.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-13
WILSON s~UBPOENAED
May Appear Against Men Charged
With Writing Threatening Letters.

With Writing threatening Letters.
Newark, N. j.. Dec. 13.-President-
elect Woodrow Wilson may face In
court here next Tuesday the three
men accused Of threatening his life.
A subpoenae a issued by United
States Commissioner Richard n.
Stockton late yesterday for the presi-
to make this. possible he postponed
the examination Of the alleged black
mailers from Monday to-. Tuesday, bf
which time 1t Is expected the Wilson
family will have reached New York
from Bermuda.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-13
Uses DAINTY NIITT.

Pretty Baltimore Miss Lands OH Mash.
er's jaw When He Gets Familiar.
Baltimore. Md, Dec. 13.-Miss Lii
liam Edwards. a. handsome. athletic
Baltimore girl. smashed an impudent
masher on the street last night. Her
escort, William Stahl, had left her
for a moment. when John Seeger. n
64-year-old barber. saluted her with
hello. kid. let's take a little walk"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-13

We should hate tn devote i life
time ly losing Ivy II narrow margin.
Getting IN on the ground floor. II
should lie reasonably sure of his
room mates.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-13

CASTRO IN PARIS.
Paris, Dec. 13.-Cipriano Castro,
the ex-president Of Venezuela, it is
learned, is visiting friends at a villa
in the Passy district Of Paris.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-26
NEWS OF ENSLEY

Judge J. T. Lowry, recorder of the Ems
ley police court yesterday morning wore
broad smile during the trial of a case
On complaint of VIII Black. Taylor
Scales was arrested for obtaining money
under false pretenses. In the words of
Scales. Black referred de charge agin
him." According to the testimony of
Black he had bought two tickets for 70
cents TO see moving pictures describing
the Greeo-Turllish war and de sinlxin
Oh de Bitanie," Instead of which he said
Scales attempted TO display slides about
Happy Hooligan.s
Scales claimed that he had been en-
gagged by 'trusty' of the negro church
at Thomas to put on his pictures but
that his "flam was broken and that
when he attempted TO explain the audi
enee demanded that the admission fee be
refunded. Since the TRUSTEES" of the
church had the money Scales had to
run for his life, he said, and barely made
his escape by catching a street car.
james Watkins, one of the trustees of
the church, testified that the church
wanted 10 put on a .bizaar' to raise
money and that Scales was engaged to
show the moving pictures. Tickets fur
nished by Scales reading Admit One to
the great play. the Devils Doctor Book,
were sold. When asked what this meant
the defendant said. ledge | ali list put
dat on TO sound loud When asked VINO
suggested the title he replied that he got
UP dat subsection" himself.
Judge Lowry decided no intent TO de-
fraud existed and discharged the defend
ant
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-26
Brooklyn Water Front
Scene Of Disastrous Fire

New York. November -Brookiyns
Fest river water front was the scene
late today of the most serious explosion
and fire that section has known for years.
Fifteen men were removed to hospitals,
suffering burns and injuries from which
a number may die. several persons ON the
scene at the time were missing tonight.
but later reports disereditea earlier be-
liefs that several lives had been lost. The
area of three blocks was swept and a
loss Of nearly $4,000 caused.
The fire started with series of ex-
posions of chemicals ON the ground floor
of the five-story building of the Union
sulphur company in the Williamsburg
section or 70 men at work in the build
ing u dozen on the main floor were hurled
in every direction. fopr other explosions
followed and the building was soon en-
veloped in the weird blue flames of burn
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-26
Why French Women
Always Look Young
f"Aurillo' in Society World.


In France mothers and daughters
look like sisters. ] tried to find out
how the women were able to retain
their youthful looks until long past
middle age. l learned that they were
much given to the use of mereolized
wax. This wax possesses a remarkable
absorbent property which quickly re-
moves the fine particles of cuticle
which are constantly dying and which
are the immediate cause of an old -look-
Ing complexion, Thus the 1ivelier.
healthier, younger skin beneath Is given
a chance to breathe and show itself. I've
tried this treatment myself. In less than
two weeks my complexion has become
as clear soft and beautiful as young
girls. Just one ounce OF merooIized
wax (all American druggists have ito
did the work The wax is put on nights
like cold cream and washed off morn
ings.
Another valuable secret l learned
from the French was how to quickly
remove wrinkles. One ounce of pow
dered saxolite dissolved in half pint
witch hazel, makes a marvelously ef-
fective astringent lotion. The face
should be bathed in this daily until the
deepest lines have entirely disappeared.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-26
WINTER TOURIST
!. TRAIN NOW RUNNING
The kansas City-Florida
Special" Began Schedule
Yesterday

Accompanied by number of prominent
passenger officials of the Southern rail-
way and Frisco lines. the first through
kansas City-Florida Special" for the
winter tourist season., arrived in Biz
mingham yesterday afternoon at 3:l5. and
left at 800
This is solid through train carrying
through coaches and Pullman sleeping
cars between Kansas City and Jackson
vile. and operated on the same schedule
as was in effect last winter This season
ii Is To he greatly improved and astead
OF carrying only one sleeping car, Il viii
handle sleeping cars between Colorado
Springs and Jacksonville. between Kansas
city and Jacksonville. and between St
Louis and Jacksonville. the Increase from
one to three sleeping cars having been
made necessary by the heavy business de-
veloped through the Birmingham gateway
by this train. Instead of the .cafe-parlor
cars which have boan operated. full dining
cars are part of the service.
The Florida business Is expected 10 open
unusually early. and on account Of the
excellent service offered by the kansas
Citv-Florda Special. the percentage Of
this business handled through Rirming-
ham will be larger than ever. This train
offers Birmingham people splendid service
TO Florida via Atlanta and Macon and to
the west via Memphis. The ST. Louis
sleeping ear will be new feature which
will mean much TO Birmingham.
The schedule of the kansas City-Flor-
Ida Special Is as follows. Easthound.
leave Kansas City a:a5 p. m, arrive Mem
phis 80 a. m, arrive Birmingham S;I5
p. m, leave Birmingham s:55 p. m, ar
rive Atlanta a:2o p. M, arrive Macon 11:55
p. M. arrive Jacksonville. 40 Il. m.
Westbound Leave Jacksonville $3.50 p. IL.
leave Macon 40 a. m. leave Atlanta 700
a.. M, arrive Birmingham 1925 p. M,
leave birmingham 1890 p. m. arrive
Memphis $50 p. m, arrive Kansas City
II a. M. arrive ST. Louis 7;25 a. IN.
General passenger agent for the Frisco
line. j. N. Cornatzer. Assistant General
Passenger Agent James Freeman of Bir-
min CHAM. Assistant General Passenger
Agent G. o. DeSaussure Of Memphis,
and Division Passenger Agent c. c.
Stewart of Memphis. represented the
Frisco lines and the Southern railway On
the initial eastbound trip. Division Pas
senger Agent J. c. Loverin of KANSAS
city, for the Frisco lines was also on
the train, while Captain J. r. McGregor.
district passenger agent for the Frisco
lines Joined them here.
Tn addition to the excellent equipment
of the kansas City-F Florida Special :"
which Is to be electrically lighted through
out, this train offers exceptional adyan-
tages on account of the important cities
which it touches both east and west of
Birmingham at all of which stopovers
are allowed under the very liberal pro-
visions of the winter tourist tickets Biz
mingham viii also get large number of
visitors from the ability of tourists using
this train to stop over in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-26
JANUS
LEAVES ST. LOUIS

ST. Louis. November 25.-Tony jan
nus, aviator, flying from Omaha To
New Orleans. left st. Louis this MORN
ing in his hydro-aeropiane for Cape
Girardeau, Mo-, and arrived at Grand
Tower, ILL.,, 95 miles away this after
noon. Darkness prevented continuance
of his flight to Cape Girardeau.
Janus has covered sec miles of his
long trip and his actual flying time
has been Is hours and 10 minutes.
Barring accidents he will leave Grand
Tower for Cape Girardean at o'clock
tomorrow morning, with Cairo, ILL.,, as
his next objective point.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-26
SIX STEEL BRIDGES TO
BE BUILT IN GREENE

Montgomery. November 25.-(Speeial.)-
Assistant Engineer T. d. Kemp, Of the
state highway department, has just .e-
turned from Greepe county, where he let
contract to the Southern Bridge COM
pany of Birmingham, for the construction
of six steel bridges, to cost about $1,000
A portion of the money will be appropria-
ted by the county.
Another contract will be let by Mr.
Kemp on Tuesday, when he win award
the contract for the construction of a
state aid road In Clay county
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-26
Mining Congress Opens Today

Spokane, Wash, November a5.-Dele-
gates TO the fifteenth annual American
Mining congress cleared away tonight
the preliminary work of the session
and prepared to deal tomorrow with the
problems affecting the welfare of the
mining industry throughout the en-
tire country. The Congress today heard
the annual address of President Samuel
\. Taylor Of Pittsburg
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-26
TRAGEDY AT
BALDWIN SCHOOL

Bay Mfnette. November 25.-(Spe-
eial. "A near tragedy occurred satur-
day evening at the schoolhouse on the
Pensacola road about four miles from
town when a revolver which was be-
ing used in a play at an entertain
ment, and which was supposed to have
been empty, was fired and the bullet
passed through the thigh of the leg of
Grover Payne, one of the participants
of the play
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-26

ing sulphur Workers who had escaped
from other entrances fought their way
through the sulphur fumes to the rescue
OF the unfortunates, and were themselves
overcome.
The flames swept down large hay
and grain warehouse and licked SO Gloss
Ia the plants Of the Brooklyn Gas COM
pany and the Pratt and Standard OIL
companies that a series of terrible ex-
plosions was momentarily feared. While
the heat hlistered the gas and oil tanks
they eseaped destruction.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-26
Cornell to Atlantic City

Ithaca. \. Y. November 25.-The Cor
nell football squad, consisting of II
men with Coaches Sharpe. Reed and
Nanorman, and Train re oJ.nFh- tee
ley left there tonight for Atlantic City.
where the players will rest and pre-
pare signals for the last game of the
season on Thanksgiving day with
Pennsylvania at Philadelphia.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-26

\ sum of 5000 having been secured to
better equip the public road between this
city and Jernigan H A. Woodbridge has
been chosen to supervise the work which
Is expected to begin at the earliest oppor-
tunity