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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18

Washington. Dec. 14.--That the
warlike qualities OF the heroes of the
have been transmitted to
their pOsterity there can no longer be
any doubt. now that the fight has be-
gun over the choice of officers for the
National Society Of the Daughters of
the. American Revolution. Although
the annual election Is five months
away, the opposing factions are al
ready drawn up In battle array and
are pouring hot ~broadsides into each
other.
The principal fight at the conven.
ton in this city next April will be
over the choice Of a president general
The present incumbent Of that office
Mrs Mathew Scott. Is supporting
Mrs. John Miller Horton Of Buffalo
who is to he opposed by Mrs. William
Cummings Story Of New York. whose
ambition has not been cooled by two
- The rival candidates and ths,,
friends are already busy circularizine
D. A. r. members. Mrs. Story's cam
paign manager has sent out q. circula
declaring that should Mrs. Story b.
elected next April. "aIl money cOntri.
buted toward reducing the debt or
Continental Memorial hall will he ap-
Piled specifically on the debt alone"
To this circular Mrs. Scott has hot
iy replied with another circular ir
which she speaks Of the "misleadink
insinuations'' contained in the frs
circular. She is apparently consider
ably "hct up"
Thus the fight starts merrily. j
will doubtless grow much hotter be
fore the convention convenes early IL
the spring.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18
LEG AMPUTk7ED. TODAY
Stefo vOsilin Had One leg Crushed
In Accident in Local Northern
Pacific Yards Yesterday.

Stefo Vosiliff, the Bulgarian, who
had a leg and a foot badly crushed
yesterday afternoon when struck by a
box a In the Northern Pacific yards.
is still in a very critical condition. and
1t is impossible to state what the out
come will be. One leg raj amputated
just above the knee this afternoon.
The other foot was quite badly injur-
ed, 'but 1t was found not necessary to
amputate.
Vosiliff was injured while at work
unloading steel rails from a string Of
cars in the local yards. A switch en-
CINE was shunting cars on a track
nearby and 1t Is believed the switch
connecting this tract with the n on
which Vosiliff was working. was open.
Three Of the cart coupled to the
switch engine broke loose in some
name and went a distance of about
100 yards. crossing the switch and
striking the cars On which the men
were unloading the rails.
Four other wOrkmen were on the
cars with Vosiliff. and all were thrown
off by the jar. In the scramble to get
out Of the way. VosiliY was pushed
under one of the moving cars. the
wheels passing over one leg and injur-
ing the foot Of the other.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18
DESIGNATED
FOR FEDERAL AID
State Engineers Selections
to be Considered-This
City One Terminus.

IN compliance with a request from
Senator Jonathan Bourne. chairman
OF the senate committee on postofice
and post roads. George w. Cooley.
state highway engineer, has complet-
ed a map Of tho state indicating post
roads recommended for federal aid.
On this map. East Grand Forks Is
made the western terminus Of the east
to west road from Duluth by way Of
Grand RAPIDS.
Mr.. Cooley is not informed as to
the governments. plan. as the commu-
ntcation from Senator Bourne simply
requests that the post roads to the cx-
tent OF two per cent Of the total mile
age of the state be designated. the
idea being that the federal government
intends to go farther h the present
plans Of awarding $4,000 to each
state for the improvement of a So
mile stretch Of Post roads. Mr.. Coo
ley's map will be submitted to the
proval at a meeting IN the capitol. De-
Following r the roads proposed
by Mr.. Cooley: An east and west
road from Winona to Luverne. pass
ing through Rochester. Owatonna,
Mankato. Window and worthington:
east and west road from saltwater
to Browns Valley. through the twin
cities. Cokato. Willmar and Morris:
east and wes road from Duluth to
East Grand Forks. by way Of Grand
Rapids. Bemidji. Red Lake Falls and
c%rookston: Red river valley road
from st. Vincent TO Ortonville.
through Crookston. Glyndon and
Breckenridge: north and south road
from International Falls to the Iowa
boundary. by way of Bemidji. Park
Rapids. Wadena. Sauk Center. WILL
mar, Redwood Falls. Window and
Jackson: north and south road from
Grand Rapids to the twin cities.
through Aitkin, along the west shore
Of the Mile Laos lake. Princeton, Elk
River and Anoka; north and south
road from Duluth to the Iowa line.
by way of Hinckley, Lindstrom, the
twin cities, Northfield, Faribault and
Albert Lea.
These roads aggregate 1900 miles,
about two per cent of $4,000 miles
Of public. highways in Minnesota. Mr..
says he has endeavored to be
to every section Of the state and
expects hat his recommendations will
approved by the commission.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18
new PRINCIPAL
HAS BEEN CHOSEN
A. O. Bowden, Graduate of
Harvard, Accepts Position
in Local High School.

A. o. Bowden. a graduate of the
Kentucky. state university and Of -Har-
ward. has been elected principal of
the local high school to succeed j.
:. Johnson. who has just resigned.
Mr. Bowden. in his telegram Of &C.
ceptance. said that he would arrive
in East Grand Forks January /.
AT. the special meeting Of the board
OF education Monday night, Mr.. Bow
the unanimous choice from a
field Of fifteen candidates. He was
notified Of his election,
and his telegram of acceptance was
sent late yesterday.
Mr.. Bowden has exceptionally high
recommendations. He is a graduate
Of the Sedalia. KY. high school, and
of the Kentucky state university,
where he received his A. B. and A.
NJ. degrees. He is also a graduate
Of Harvard university. where last
June he received his M. A. degree.
For two years he was principal of
the high school at M%aysville. KY, and
for two years vas principal Of the
Henry county high school in Paris,
Tenn.
MIR. Johnson, whose resignation
was recently accepted by the board,
will leave the city Sunday.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18
WILL DEBATE GRAFTON
Local High School Team Will Argue
Parcels Post Questi0n-Return
Debate Il, he Held later.

The first debate Of the local high
school session is scheduled for this
city Friday night, December 81, when
the Grafton high school team will be
It was announced today, how
ever, that II possible the debate will
be postponed until the following Mon
day. owing to other important attrac-
tions in the city on the 27th.
The question to be debated is: IRE
solved. that the government should
establish a parcels post, carrying
packages that weigh up to eighty
The East Grand Forks team
will he composed Of Grace Kolars,
Donald Wells and Hiram Dangerfield.
A return debate will be held at Graf
ton a week or so later.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18
Omcial Notice.

Sealed proposals will be received at
the Office of the county auditor of
Grand Forks county. North Dakota,
until Monday. the 9Th day Of January,
1913, at 10 o'clock a. m. of said day,
will be paid on the average daily bal
during the month, interest to be
paid monthly, on condition that such
funds with accrued interest shall be
held subject to draft at all times on
demand. Such proposals shall be en-
closed on sealed envelopes addressed
to the county auditor, and marked
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18
PronOsals.

Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids will be received at the office of
the county auditor of Grand Forks
county at the court house in Grand
Forks. N. D.. until December 9th,
1912. at 10 o'clock a. m. of said day
for the bonding Of all county officials
for the term of two years as Per list
and schedule now on file in the Office
Of county auditor. Bids to be ad-
dressed county auditor, sealed and
marked bids for bonding county off,
Gals.
The board of county commission.
ers reserves the right to accept part
Of or reject any m all bids.
Dated at Grand Forks this 25th day
of November. 1912.
Hans Anderson,
County Auditor,
Grand Forks County, N. d.
Nov. IS: Dec. 4-11-1S.)
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18
The Manitoba Limited
To and From Wiunipef
Northern Pacific Railway

GThe Northern Pacifc's deluxe Manitoba
Limited between st. Paul, Minneapolis
and Winnipeg, leaves St. Paul $40 a. M.
Minneapolis 6:35 q. M, arrives Detroit
1:4o p. M. crookston 40 p. m. Grand
Forks s:4s p. m. Winnipeg 11:l0 p. m.
Southbound leaves Winnipeg 7:25 a. m.
Grand Forks 12:l5 p. M, Crookston 1 :l2
p. M, arrives Minneapolis 9:55 p. H., st.
Paul 10:25 p. m. Service 80 good that
patrons voluntarily commend it. Electric.
lighted aflor-observation car, coaches and
parlor dining car serving those toothsome
"Great Big Baked Potatoes" and other
things equally good.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18
AD A[T|0RA AND
A. D. I. TO MEET
Between Literary
Societies Will Feature
Debate Elimination.

The representatives Of the Ad Al
Itiora Literary societies will meet this
evening at s o'clock in the auditorium
OF Woodwork hall and they will dis
cuss the question. resolved, that the
should be abolished in the United
States" This ts the fourth contest
in the series which is being held at
the university for the purpose Of
selecting the intercollegiate debaters.
The second section of the free-for-
all contest was held at the university
Tuesday evening and the proposition
Of the closed shop was argued. The
der. George copeland and William
Whitford. while the negative side was
taken by Cordery Batten, Carl Watne
and William Chittick.
In the debate tonight the Ad AL
tiora men will have the affirmative
side and the a. d. T. representatives
Win have the negative: The former
plin, Lester Smith and Jacob Hof,o
and the latter team includes Clemens
kelsch. John Moses and John Sad.
This debate will most likely be one
of the best in the series as there are
several first class debaters on the
teams. MI. kamplin was selected as
one Of the %alternates for the inter-
Smith has been on the intercollegiate
teams for the past two, years and was
"a member Of the Ad Altiora team last
year. Two years ago he was chosen
from the f~ree-for.all contest. Mr..
Hofto did not appear in u%niversit.
debating last winter. nut he Was on
the same team two years ago.
Mr.. Kelsch was on the A. u. T.
team last year and Mr.. sar vas on
the Forum team. Mr.. Moses il a
freshman law student and this is his
first year in university debating cir
cles.
The judges for the contest this
evening have not yet heen selected,
but they. will be chosen this after
noon. The last debate in the series
will take place tomorrow evening be-
n 4la,- AdolaAi A..aa.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18
TO ORGANIZE SCIENCE CLUB
Meeting Will he Held at 8 O'Clock
Today for That PurpoSe-Move-
ment Started Some Time Ago.

About six weeks ago a committee
was appointed at the university for
the purpose of organizing a science
club and a meeting will he held today
at 6 o'clock in science hall and q
number Of important matters will
be discussed. 1t was the intention TO
include all scientific interests at tho
institution In this organization. Deaa
speaker at the meeting today and his
subjecr is Experiments With North
Dakota Ignite" The committee in
of the organization of the
club was composed of DR.. G. +. Ruedi-
ger. Professor A. G. Leonard and DIR.
A. H. Taylor.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18
Postoflce to Use Wagons

During the holiday rush two wagons
will be used by the postoftice for the
delivery Of packages. They will work
as far into the night as possible. On
Christmas morning the general deliv.
cry. stamps. money order and carriers
windows will be open from $3.50 to
1880.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18

Seniors Didn't Get Together Because
Of Twilight Concert.

There Was nc meeting Of the uni
versity senior class Yesterday after
noon according to the schedule on ac-
count Of the twilight concer, in the
auditorium Of Woodwork hall. The
meeting was called for the purpose Of
considering a new plan for the man.
agement of the Student. the college
paper. The discussion will be post
poned until after the holidays go far
as the senior class is concerned.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18
r. J. Baean,s Brother Dead.

Ben j. Bagan Of Seattle who was a
Grand Forks resident for several years
while in the railway mail service pass
ed through the city last evening en-
route to his old home at Menomonie.
Wis. called by the death Of his Oldest
brother, Frank Bagan. The deceased
was a wealthy business man at Port
Arthur. Ont. and typhoid fever was
the cause of his demise. Ben Baean ;s
now prospecting in the lumber business
at Seattle, the firm being Bagan and
Manley.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18
TAFT PLANS LAID

Final Arrangements for Presddent's
Visit to Panama Concluded.
Washington. Dec. 1s.-Ffnal ar
rangements for President Taft's Trim
to Panama provide that he will spend
three days including Christmas on ths
isthmus. The president is due 10 rr-
rive at Colon on the morning Of De.
cember "a. He will leave Colon at
midnight December 26. giving him
three full days to inspect the canal
and consult with Colonel Cocktails.
On his way south the president is ex-
pected to make three short speeches.
one at Jacksonville. on the night II
December 20, and others at Miami and
Key West the next day.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18
Mexican Drawn Work.

The ladies of st. Marks Lutheran
church will give a bazaar in the Neils
block Wednesday afternoon when a
very fine display Of Mexican drawn
work will be made. This display in
cludes handkerchief. doilies, tray
cloths. lunch cloths. etc. A light
luncheon will also be served. This
will be an excellent opportunity to buy
Christmas presents.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18
Two Go 10 Jail.

John Dallick and Bert Davis, both
OF whom were arrested on assault ana
battery charges, preferred by Mrs.
Hattie Woods. today were sentenced to
nfteen days In the county Jail. Dali
lick was given a fine Of $50 and Dayi,
a fine of SIS. or. in default, each was
sentenced to fifteen days in the
ty Jail. They look the latter.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18

proposals for deposits Of county,
funds.
The board Of county commission
ers reserves the right to reject n
or all bids.
Dated at Grand Forks. N. D.. this
25th day Of November, 1912.
-Hans Anderson,
County Auditor.
Grand Forks. County, N. d.
Nov. IS; Dec. 4-11.ls.l
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18
Every Minute Counts.

Every minute cunts when you dis
cover the loss OF jewelry. pocket book
or handbag. Telephone a Lost Adj
TO the Times-Herald office. A Want
Ad means an inquiry at every door
in The cost is ;rifing.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18
~.Adeip3hans Meet Today.

The last regular meeting of the
Adelphi Literary society before the
Christmas vacation will be held at
the university this evening at Z
O'Clock and the program will be COM
pleted in time for the debate between
the Ad Altiora and A. D. T. societies
in Woodwork hall.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18
Theater for SHE.

Moving picture house for sale in
vicinity doing excellent business.
Owner has to sell. going west. Bar
gain. Must sell before Christmas.
Address 9. G. Wood. Z South Third
street. Grand Forks.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18
win Rnvle mminr Home.

Will Rorke who is now located In
business at Edmonton. Alta. and his
father Philip Rorke. will reach home
Monday to spend the holidays. Will
Rorke has not been home for some
time. having first located at Portland.
Ore. and later going to Edmonton
where he Is doing well,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18
Las. Practice Before musm.

The last rehearsal Of The Mes
siah" before Christmas will be held
at 7:30 o'clock sharp this evening in
the public library auditorium. The
next r%ehearsals will not be until after
the holidays. Every one must bring
their " music, copies OF which can
be had at any Of the music stores,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18
Stepped lon Nam

Mrs. L. W. Deichert Of Walnut
street is Just recovering from an in
jury which has kept her indoors for
two weeks. Mrs. Deichert had the
misfortune to step on a nail and the
injury vas dangerous for a time.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18
Makea nj Half Pric.

There Is still a good assortment Of
skates left which went through the
Masonic temple fire. I have quite a
few ladies' clamp hockeys which are
In perfect condition. These skates are
genuine bargains. A. B. Rheinhart.
hardware.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18
Scandinavian Meet1m.

There will be a Scandinavian meet.
ing al the Salvation Army han thi.
evening. The Women's Helpers
legion will meet at the barracks at 8
o CLOCK tomorroW afternoon. and the
members will be entertained by Mrs.
H. Hill,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18
KANSAS CITY TEAM WINS.

New York. Dec. 27.-Kansas City
defeated New York in the National
Billiard league three cushion tourna-
Davenport for Kansas City. had a
high run of FIVE. while George Moore
for New York had one Of four. =
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18
Marriage Licenses

N marriage licenses were issued
today. One was granted to John s.
Leonard and Bfanch Blven. both of
this city. and the other to Left H.
Torgerson and Helen Flat. both of
Thompson.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18

Don't overlook the fact that a for
sale cutter, sleigh. or bob Ad in the
Want Columns today means a sold
cutter. sleigh or bob tomorrow. It's
q g and costs but a few pennies.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18
teal Estate Transfer.

The transfer of $50 acres Of farm
land ear Fairfield by Albert A. Hood
to Thomas j. Osborn was recorded
with the register Of deeds yesterday.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18
Balr Son Very nj

Lawrence jeffrey. the 2~-year-old son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward jeffrey of
Dakota avenue. Is very Ill. suffering
from Inflammation Of the lungs. The
little fellow vas much worse this aft
ornoon.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18
1s Visiting His Brother,

On his way to his old home at Sea-
forth. Ont. L. W. Murray of the pub
lie works department of Regina. Can.
10 visiting his brother, James Murray
In this city.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18
. . . .
G WEATHER
is Born.

a son has been horn to Mr.. and Mrs.
I'D Roy of Surrey. n. ID. Mrs. Roy
was formerly Miss Blanche Wehe,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Z. L. Wehe
of this city.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18
Hazlett tn N~inneano,ia.

Robert Hazlett. who has had charge
Of the moving picture machine at the
Foto Play theater. has gone to Min
neapolis to take a similar Position in
one of the moving picture theatere in
that city. Mr.. Hazlett is succeeded
here by Cyril Page.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18
10 Confer Degree.

There will be a meeting of the De-
gree of Honor in Odd Fellows hall
this evening to initiate candidates and
! elect officers. Mrs. frankie Lyman,
Grand chief Of honor. will preside.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18
Leaves for East.

S. Clark Rorback Of Seattle who has
been visiting with c. f. Roseth for the
past few avs left last evening for
Minneapolis and New York city on y
business mission.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18
M.anue,.d. rail-

DoH-A
Ing, December ~. in Old Empire hall.
under Grand theater. -Four prizes to
be given. Emard-F ishman orchestra.
Tickets so cents each. A. E. Sheets,
manager.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18
Frank j. Stahl

proprietor of the Gem theater Of this
city. has leased the Spoonham opera
house of Northwood. n. D., and will
take possession at once and operate
a moving picture show,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18

DIR. Duggan's book "Infinity or
Natures God" is now on sale at city
and university bookstores.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18

If age were confined to a mans
hair. or the lack Of It. the bald spot
wouldn't he 81 unwelcome.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18

Except In the jewelry business. It
isn't q good idea to spend much Of
the working day looking Mt the clock.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18

in another effort to gain distinc-
tion, Judge johnson read the presi-
dents message last night.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18

If the weather should be satisfac-
tory for raising turkeys. 1t 10 likely
their grub would disagree with them.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18

Having tried them all. Alb Adkins Ia
of the opinion that going b~arefootcd
" about the only effective corn cure.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18

People will pardon a good deal OF
conceit If there Is some occasion for
1t.
This world probably seems pain
fully small to a man trying to hide
on 1t.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18
1.-THE City in Brief
Christmas Cigars. The KEN,
All dealers sell them. ". w. Fegar
Wanted. Press Feeder.

Wanted, a Job press feeder. Apply
Tilnes-Herald.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18

Amber Plies.
Imported Calabash. genuine meer.
schaum. French briars in and out Of
case. Just the kind for Christmas.
W. ". Fegan.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18
TO HOLD CAUCUS
Democrats Heed Pressure from Re
publican Side in Appointments.

pub11can Side In Appointments.
Washington, Dec. 1870 great has
become the pressure from the repub-
iican side Of the chamber for an exc.
cutiye session of the senate to pass
Upon nominations that the democrats
ordered a caucus today to determine
whether action he taken on any Of
the nominations before the holidays.
A number of democratic senators
have expressed themselves favorably
10 immediate action upon the nomina.
ton of interstate commerce commits.
sioner Clark.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-18

Practically every boys
want" list includes a knife.
tor its something that he can
work with-a set Of tools all
his own. Our stock is very
large including all style hand
les and grades Of blades.
You will find just the knife
Tor your boy in our Hardware
Dept.