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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-08-12

cupied. while the city power station,
which is being rebuilt, has been nearly
finished.
At the Great Plains experimental
station neal Mandan the several
buildings being erected are nearing
see construction operations completed.
Nine buildings are being erected.
Stutsman Progressive.
Stutsman county Is establishing
somewhat Of a record for new school
houses, as eleven new rural schools
are in course Of construction. All of
these schools are modern In every re-
spect. the new type of rural school be-
ing used, with proper ventilation. sew
fl In the Corinne district a new plan
probably will be adopted, the con-
struction Of a residence for the super
intendent Of the consolidated school
being anticipated. Several districts
have consolidated and are building
bigger schools.
New church enterprises include the
contract for which is $2s.5s7: the
First Methodist at Larimore, where
the corner stone was laid Sunday: the
Methodist at Napoleon: Methodist
churches at Robinson, Woodwork
and Bethel, which will be dedicated
September IA: the Union association
at Braddock; the Catholic at Forbes
and Cayugal and the Catholic at
Beach, for which the contract has just
been let.
Additional new elevators are being
constructed at Flasher and Havelock.
Eldridge probably also will have a
new elevator.
Business projects include a new
store for the Ambrose Mercantile
company at Ambrose; a new bank at
Stiles; new banks at SELF and Wynde-
mere. and a new store at New Eng
land and Lidgerwood.
Bids for the federal p%ostofice at
Mandan have been called for Septem-
Der 10.
Harvey has increased the size Of its
proposed hospital, on which work has
already been commenced. from $751;
900 to 100000.
Pettibone has Just organized a new
creamery company and a creamery
will be erected there.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-08-12
With the Movies

In no direction save that of auto
ment in recent years as in the moving
picture business.
1t is estimated on what seems re-
liable data that five million people in
this country daily visit motion picture
shows. Half a million are concerned
in the operation of something like
twenty thousand shows and the capt.
tai invested in this work is about
5000, 900. 900.
The Worlds Work gives some figures
showing the relative Importance, fl
nancially of the moving picture bust
ness to that of other n older indus
tries. Copper, tin and sheet iron pro.
ducts amount to $4,000. 900 annual.
ly. The furniture business uses
1927. 900, 900: petroleum refining $751;.
900. 900 and the anthracite coal min
ing s246. 900, 900.
AS he sat in the Co%nsistorial hall in
the Vatican a few days ago. Pope Plus
enjoyed a moving picture show. A
number of scenes of other countries
passed before his Eyes. He was able
TO see American mountains. valleys
and plains. and Niennese streets With
the lapse of but a few minutes and
without leaving his chair. At the end
of the exhibition he commended on
the wonderful progress of science that
permits the unfolding of the worlds
wonders to a man who like himself
has chosen never to leave n small
spot on the worlds surface.
In a scene in The Adventures OF
jacques a new Flying a" produc-
ton, Miss Vivian Rich is rescued by
Mr.. kerrigan from a high tower by
sliding down a rope from a heighth
of siNty-five feet. The scene made a
big impression on Miss Rich and aft
err she had retired that night her
mother was startled by hearing her
talking in her room. She decided to
investigate and on entering the room
found her daughter about to throw
herself out Of the window. start the
Camera we are ready" she shouted,
and was just about to leap from the
second story window when her mother
caught her and awakened her. Mrs.
Rich Immediately rented a one-story
hungalo where her emotional daugh-
ter will be in less danger until the
picture is finished.
The prophet without honor in his
WI land is a pretty general sort of
a prophet nowadays. when none
know your collection of Weaknesses
so we'll as the nearest neighbors. The
film company whose product is called
for in every picture show in India.
finds just n or likely no theater at
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-08-12
BOOSTER SERIES
DRAWING Nearer
Management Taking Steps
to Give Grand Forks a
Strong Baseball Team.


At a meeting Of the directors of the
baseball club asst night further prep
a%rations were made for the boosters
series, which will be played here Tues
day, Wednesday and Thursday of
next week. According to an an
nouncement made by the directors,
the finances of the club need strength
ening considerably, and. as a result,
the fans will be appealed to during
the three days of the booster series.
The games will be with the Superior
team and the lase Of the local season.
The Booster tickets will be placed on
the marNet tomorrow.
Preparations are already being
made for strengthening the team fer
next years pennant race. and. il the
proper support is given during the
Boosters series, the directors assure
the fans that a better article of base
ball will be given next year.
1t is planned to have the strongest
team tina can be assembled. and one
that will be in the race for the pen
nant until the finish of the season. il
the fans support the booster serie>
properly, evidenciEg their desire to
have Il winning team. the manage
ment will take immediate steps to get
the best possible
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-08-12
BUILDING ACTIVITIES N STATE A
REFlEC7NC Mirror Of GOOD CROPS
The Assurance That North Dakota Will Receive Pavine
Yields Shown by Construction Work-New Projects
During the Past Week Among the Seasons Biggest.

With the assurance Of a good crop
this year, and the arrival Of the sea-
son when the dangers to the crop are
at q minimum point, building activi-
ties have become more animated.
More new contracts for important
construction projects have been let
during the week. indicating the fact
that money Is not, at the present time,
very tight in North Dakota.
The contracts let at the state asy-
lum for the insane. probably are the
most important. These total over
100000 and were let by the state
board of control. The new ward
building will be erected at a cost OF
$99, 4S0. while other contracts will ad-
vance the cost Of the building to about
$4,000. w. A. Curren Of Valley City
will do the work.
At Lidgerwood an important build
Ing project just completed is the First
National bank. The building costs
$4,000, and is of the most modern
type Of bank buildings. with great
colonades gracing either side Of the
entrance. It Is constructed Of white
stone.
An important new educational pro-
tect is the New Salem high school
building which will be erected at a
cost Of $11,995. exclusive Of plumbing
and heating. G. j. Thompson Of Bis
marck has the contract. 4
Another important educational
building is the Benson county agri-
cultural school. the contract for which
was awarded the Northern Construc-
ton company Of Grand Forks. The
building will cost about $4,000 and
will be erected at Maddox.
Grand Forks q Leader.
In Grand Forks several big building
projects are advancing rapidly. The
county courthouse is over a story
high: the Masonic temple is we'll IN
der way: the Deichert flats are near
completion. as IL the st. Michael's hos
pital addition; the milk GENERALIZATION
plant is ready for occupancy; the
Northwestern Flax Fibre company has
completed its factory; the r. B. Crit
fifth business and apartment building
will be ready for occupancy in six
weeks: the Lander business building Is
completed so far as brick work is
concerned; the ]. D. Bacon garage
and fiat building is complete and oc-
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-08-12
TUNING Up FLAX
FIBRE MACHINES
Getting Ready to Begin Ac-
tive Operations in the New
Grand Forks Plant.

The machinery at the new mill Of
the Northwestern Flax Fibre com
pany in this city has been running for
several days, but practically none of
the finished product has been turned
out, as the apparatus is being tested
for minor defects.
A number of these have been
found and have delayed the beginning
Of the actual work Of manufacturing.
1t is now believed. however, that
the adjustments are practically COM
pleted and that 1t will be possible for
the plant to begin work in earnest
before the end of the present week.
h factory already has 900 tons
Of flax straw on which t. begin work
and contracts for more have been
made with the farmers of the sur
rounding country.
The boiling room is in perfect con-
dition and is ready to begin work as
son as the tow machinery is in good
running order.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-08-12
mrs. SANFORD
+. TAKES POSITION
=.
Stanley Woman Becomes So.
licitor For The Times
:. Herald Company.

~
Mrs. b. M. Sanford Of Stanley has
accepted a position as solicitor for the
Times-Herald company, and will begin
her duties at once. Mrs. Sanford is
the wife Of Leo n. Sanford, a Well
known newspaper man Of Stanley. and
for some time she served a. deputy
register of deeds Of Mountrail county.
Her work in. this office has familiarized
her with county work and the blanks,
books and other equipment necessary
to carry 1t on. Her duties will be
chiefly in connection with this class of
business, and she will visit all the
county seats in the state. Any cour-
tesies shown her will be greatly APP
preciated by the management, and
county officials are invited to call on
her for any assistance that she may
be able to render them in the prepare
ton OF lists or other work which comes
within the duties Of her position.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-08-12
MUSICIAN ARRESTED


Because no became angry and used
abusive language last evening, while
talking to H. c, Nelson Of tho Dacotah
Plumbing and Heating company, VIII
liam Finley, q well-known musician
IN this city. was put under arrest. It
seems that there was a little controv-
ersy between the two over some union
matters. It was claimed that Mr.. FIN
Icy violated some Of the laws Of the
local labor assembly and he met MT.
TO him abaut Il. The ~altercation o
became very warm and Nj. Nelson
claims that Mr.. Finley began to use
obscene Language and he Immediately
summoned an ofacer. who wa nearby,
ana told him to lake the offender into
Judge McI1oughlin last evening and
he asked for . continuance Of his case
until 10 o'clock next Thursday morn
int.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-08-12
FOR able
BODIED L0AFERS
Poor Committee of Grand
Forks Will Deal in Drastic
Manner to Family Buns

Able bodied men who fail to sup
port their. families will, in future, be
given stiff Jail sentences according to
plans discussed: Monday afternoon at
the opening meeting Of the newly
created city poor committee.
Every case of pauperism will be
carefully investigated and when it is
found that there is a man in the fam
lily capable of working. he will be
compelled to labor for their support.
In the past the city has sometimes
been victimized, but every effort will
be made to prevent his In the future.
Mayor NJ. F. Murphy was elected
chairman of the committee and c. j.
Evanson. city auditor. secretary. Be
sides these two, Aldermen John Tur-
ner. John Eikhoff and j. A. Bryson.
and also Rev. j. K. Burleson and
Mrs. E. NJ. Pierce. overseer Of the
poor. were present.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-08-12
FEETHAN RETURNS
FROM CONVENTION
Was Delegate to Big Sigma
Chi Convention at the
Miami University.

Lawrence Feetham returned today
from Miami university at Oxford,
Oh1o. where he attended the national
convention of the Sigma Chi frater-
nifty, which was held there August 6,
Z and s. He states that the meeting
was very successful in every way.
Ihere were over a hundred delegates
present ron the various chapters
owe the country and about as many
alumni visitors at the sessions Of the
organization. Mr.. Feetham was the
delegate from Beta Zeta chapter at
the University of North Dakota and
Russell D. Chase of jamestown was
the representative of the North Da-
kota alumni chapter.
One New Chapter.
h business sessions of the or
ganlzatton We're especially interesting
this year and some very important
matters We're brought up for discus
sion. The national convention only
meets once every two years and it
was decided that the next gathering
should be held at San Francisco.
another important matter taken care
OF was the reinstatement of the
chapter of the University of North
Caroilna. There are now sixty-seven
chapters of the fraternity. The name
Of the fraternity magazine was
changed from the Sigma Chi Quar-
terly" to Stigma Chi" and will be
published six times a year instead
of only o times. The name chosen
Is the n which was first given the
magazine.
y. Dedicated Memorial House.
n delegates to the meeting stayed
at the dormitories at the university
and h gatherings were all held in
h auditorium. The convention was
held there this year so that the MEM
bers of the organization would have
an opportunity to be present at the
dedication of the memorial house
which was presented to the local AL
pha chapter at Miami by the active
and alumni members of the fraternity.
The new house is a very beautiful
one and was built at that institution
IN ono of the founding Of Sigma
chi in 1853. Another feature of the
gathering was the grand ball on the
evening of August z.
Officers Reelected.
According to Mr.. Feetham the Off
GERS of the organization were re-
elected. The delegate to the meeting
from the University Of Minnesota was
Francis St%andsvold. Mr.. Feetham
left here about two weeks g and
went first to Duluth and took the
boat to Detroit, Mich, and then made
he remainder of the trip by rail. He
stopped at several different cities on
the way to visit with friends. On the
way back he stopped at Chicago and
was the guest of Sigma Chi members
at Northwestern university. He was
also entertained at the fraternity
house at Minneapolis for two days.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-08-12
COAL CONTRACTS up AGAIN
Expeoted That Question VIII Be
Definitely Decided at Meeting Of
City Council Tonight.

The question Of the letting Of the
contracts for the city coal supply for
the coming winter which caused a
rather warm dispute at the last meet
ing Of the city council. will probably
be settled at the meeting this evening.
It IL expected that the contract will
be awarded to the lowest bidder re-
gardless Of whether Or not this 10 q
local arm.
The vote in the election on the is
suing Of bonds for q municipal
daughter house which 10 being held
today will also be canvassed BY the
council.
Beyond this only routine matters
Z expected to como up.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-08-12
BONDS Of BANK ARE FILED
J.. b. Wineman to Submit Bonds Of
Four City DepoAtories- to Council
at Meeting Tonight.

The bonds Of the four banks which
are to be the repositories Of the city
funds during the coming year were
hled today with J. B. Wlneman. city
attorney. and will be presented to the
city council tonight for their approval.
Northern ststs and s~csndinsvian.
American banks amount to $4,000
each. That Of the Farmers ana Ne.
chanics banks ID 5000. All the bonds
are with the Northwestern Trust COM
pany.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-08-12
REPORT TO BOARD TONIGHT
Committee on Teachers and schools
Expected to Submit Findings to
Board Of Education.

The committee on teachers and
schools 10 expected to submit It's re-
scheduled to be held this evening at
the city hall.
1t u understood that practically all
OF the teachers have . been selected
but the list will not be announced as
yet. as It may prove necessary to
make some changes at the last mo-
ment.
The meeting was adjourned from
last. Tuesday on account Of the lack
of q quorum.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-08-12
Work Nearly Finished.

That the lines for the new telegraph
line to this city are nearly all com
pleted. was the statement of H. a.
futile of the North American Tele-
graph company, who was an arrival
in Grand Forks last evening. The
company expects to open up here for
business next week. John Fairness
former manager of the Western Union
in this city. will have charge of the
new office.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-08-12
TO sTAHT WORK

Williston. y. D.. Aug. 1o.-Accord-
ing 10 Congressman P. n. Norton the
work on Williston's new federal build
ing will be commenced on Jan. \.
1914: he estimated cost of the new
building will he 500. 1000; $500 OF
this sum is now available and the res.
will he appropriated at the next ses-
sion of congress-,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-08-12

Speaking. az one shouldn't. OF bust
developers. there u the busthead horn
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-08-12
No furniture looks like much Of
anything while taking . tour on I

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Mexico Missouri message., 1913-04-17
(To BE CoNTINUED.)
Snake Serum ordarad.

1t is reported in the Lancet tina,
the chief medical officer of one Of the
Austrian army corps has recently or.
dered the use Of Calmette's serum
against serpent bites. and a fairly
large stock Of 1t has now been issued
TO each regiment in the south OF the
empire. The men and the medical
officers are instructed in the use OF
1t. and regular inspections OF the
stock, as well as lectures on the nat.
ural history of the poisonous kinds
OF serpents. are provided for. In ad.
dition to the serum. the various ap
pliances necessary for its proper ap
plication have been supplied to the
army hospitals. Hitherto much de
pendence has been placed on the
treatment Of such injuries by alcohol
and the application OF permanganats
OF potash.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-04-17
CHAPTER XVI.
His Sister confessor.

The death OF McNish was instan-
taneous. Soy, with bullet in his alb
domen. fingered for three days. Dur
his sister confessor, and 30 there
drifted into our possession a host OF
facts which otherwise we might never
have learned. Strange, uncanny crea-
ture that he was, he. seemed to re-
pose the utmost confidence In the
gray, sweet-faced missionary, and fair
ly unburdened his sin-charged soul to
her. Those of his fellow conspirators
that she promised TO protect, she pro-
tected. Those that he believed to
have played him false, she protected
likewise. Her religion was one in
which personal Justice has no dwell
Ing. Vengeance Is mine, will re-
pay" her Lord had admonished. ard
TO him she was content to resign the
problem Of retribution.
Had | been more familiar with the
Cameron town house and the town
habits OF It's master. justice probably
would not have been tricked out OF
ia , AA6 l4NA way Win TWO us ldNleSh
wretches as ever infested a commu-
nifty. ] should have known then that
one OF the drawers OF that quaint old
rosewood secretary was the hiding
place OF 3scal!5er Colt. and in all
likelihood have had II removed before
McNish was capable of searching for
It AS 1t was, MI Bryan took no 1T
tie blame upon himself for not hav-
ing been the frs, to discover II,
though 10 my mind he could hardly
be regarded as recreant in falling TO
Investigate a pieaa OF furniture OF so
intimate a character.
The notoriety consequent upon the
murder and suicide was hideously In
ordinate. Inspired and stimulated By
the sensational pness. which did not
hesitate 10 imply what II dared not
state openly, The currency Of false
hood and miscouccption at one period
came close 70 being disastrous. AS I
mad foreseen, the resemblance OF Nc
Nish to Cameron. coupled with ths
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-04-17
CHAPTER xxv.-contlnu.d.

You mean" she began again. speak
sng very slowly now. as she mentally
focused the conditions, that we must
hold McSish as a hostage. and only
give him up when they return Uncle
Robert to u.s."
Exactly" I agreed "Just as two
armies do that are a. war-exchange
prisoners"
Isn't there any other way" she
asked. frowning. "Oh, there must be.
Z don't care straw. you know, for
that wicked man; but, Philip. think
Of his poor old mother"
Il do think" | told her 1--WE been
thinking. ever since read her letter.
and II IL were possible. Evelyn, I'd
give the reprobate his chance for her
sake, little as he deserves H. But I've
been thinking OF Cameron. too. He
may be somewhere on the high seas.
as Miss Clements note implied. or he
may be a prisoner in ONE under
ground dungeon OF Chinatown. Wher-
ever he is, We are safe In concluding
he is neither comfortable nor happy
Why. then, should we consider, TO
come right down TO probabilities. this
old Scotch mother Of an Infamous son.
when the safety-the life even--of one
we both love so dearly may at this
moment be at stake7"
battered myself there was no get.
ting away from this argument. II
seemed 10 me conclusive, but the let.
Ter had stirred the sentimental depths
OF the girls nature. and she refused to
yield without one last effort
Il know, Philip. appreciate every
word of what you have said: but
couldn't we find out what we want TO
know through Miss Clement? She
must have a lot more information
than she put in that little hurriedly
written note. Or, couldn't O'Hara find
out for u.s."
Before I could answer her. Checka-
oeedy stood in the doorway.
Or Massey has just come down,
Mr. Clyde" he said, land would you
spare Tim a moment in the reception
ROOM"
turned 10 Evelyn.
~Shail we have him in here" |
asked. anu at neT consent, tEeCka-
beedy, moment later, led the doctor
10 us--a very changed doctor. a very
decidedly less cocksure doctor than
I had encountered earlier that morn.
fng in his Fifty sixth street Office.
Even IN his bow 70 Evelyn detect
ed the shamefaced humiliation he was
suffering.
I'VE take on our hats to your per.
'spieaclty. Miss Grayson." he said,
confirming my reading. Il had never
Thought such a modern -ealIife in.
stance OF Lesurques and Dubose DOS
s.hle"
Then you admitG" ] asked. smiling
~candidiy. There is no question
Vet ] could have sworn yesterday that
Z ~as attending Mr. csmeroa. 1t Ia
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-04-17

toward middle life before he gradu-
ates.
The examinations for diploma are
no joke. believe me. The successful
candidate must present two original
theses. one of them usually In some
other language than French. These
must be accepted as solid contribu-
lions in the department of letters.
science, medicine or law, as the case
may be. And. having presented them,
the candidate must publicly defend
his theses.
He presents himself in a large hall,
open to the public, where three or four
hundred persons may have assembled
to watch him undergo the tortures of
the third degree" He takes his eeat
at desk facing perhaps twenty grave
professors who have certified to the
quality Of the theses he is to defend.
Each OF them is provided with a print
ed copy of the thesis and during two
or three hours they take turns in at
lacking It. Every adverse comment
which learned and critical mind can
conceive Is offered.
To these comments the squirming
candidate must instantly reply. with
as much intelligence and fuency as he
is able to muster He must be ex-
trenely polite and formal When de-
tected in slight error of fact he &C
cepts the correction with thanks.
Finally his defense of the thesis is pro-
nounced adequate and he richly de
serves the doctors degree which is
awarded him. for he has passed a
mighty bad half day.
The old Paris University building.
the one encountered first, was erect
ed by Cardinal Richelieu in 1929. II
has stood for 2S4 years and in 2S4
years traditions find time to pile up in
some abundance.