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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-01-16
MILLION PACKAGES
Were Handled by Parcel Post Durin,
First Seven Days.

Were Handled by Parcel Post During
First Seven Days.
Washington. Jan. 16.-Six million
packages were handled by parcel post
during the first seven days Of the
operation Of the system. according to
figures prepared late today by experts
Of the postoff1ce department.
The figures were compiled from
reports received by Postmaster Gen.
oral Hitchcock from 1884 out Of the
1850 postofflces having city delivery
service and estimates made from
scattering reports Of the remaining
postoffices of the country. The re-
turns show that during the first seven
days 4.088.824 packages were ham
died in the city delivery Offices which
have submitted reports. OF this num-
her 107.5S1 packages were insured.
Ar all the Offices were closed on New
Years day and Sunday the reports
cover substan ntially only five days.
''Without exception" said Postmas-
ter General Hitchcock last night,
"postmasters are enthusiastic over the
parcel post service and many Of them
have submitted with their reports per-
eonal letters describing the reception
Of the system by their communities
and offering suggestions for the bet
torment of the service. Practically all
postmasters report a steady increase
OF parcel post business and that as
local merchants and manufacturers
becume familiar with the facilities Of
fered, the rate Of increase is acceler-
ated." -..
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-01-16
TONNAGE DECREASE

Washington. Jan. 1S.-While there
was an increase Of 135 in the number
of vessels Of all classes constructed in
the United States during the year
1912. there was a notable decrease in
the total tonnage according to the re-
port of the bureau of navigation of the
department of commerce and labor
today. During the year there were
constructed in the United States
1,127 vessels with total tonnage Of
292.477. while figures for 1911 show
that 1892 vessels We're constructed of
300 $40 tons.
Steam vessels Of steel construction
showed decrease in 1912 over 1911.
while steam vessels of wooden con-
struction showed an increase. Steam
vessels Of wooden construction also
lead in number of vessels of the same
propelling power but Of steel con-
struction. during last year by 1.04l.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-01-16
Mrs. chnrles n. Antbon,

Muncie. Ind. Jan. 16.-Mrs. chas
H. Anthony. the Muncie woman OF
magic and millions-she who put the
diamonds in heels-has gone to New
York again with another dazzling
sparkling, scintillating surprise tc
make Gotham smart society gasp
hesitate. then rush to follow.
What is it?
! Nobody knows just now, though
the whole world is likely to be ap.
prised soon through the newspapers
which accorded Mrs. Anthony whole
columns and pages year or two age
when she went a-clicking down Pea.
cock Alley with those diamond heels
It was a great sensation; but wher
Mrs. Anthony left here not long age
she Whispered to her most intimate
friends that she was going to "shoc =
smart. society this time even more
than she did before
The world in s general i' Knows Mrs
Anthony only as "the lady with the
diamond heels" 1t thinks Of her as a
woman Of wealth who dearly loves
to do sensational things-things tina,
make people talk about her. She ma,
be cultured and refined and all that
but the world doesn't know it. TIL.
world. therefore. should be interest
ed in the remarks Of woman wha
knows Mrs. Anthony intimately.
| Won Prize for Garden.
| "She is beautiful. refined, studious
broadminded. "She Is far too modes
and good humored to refute the fool
ish criticisms made of her last year
Her friends know. however. that she
is a woman in a Thousands veri.
table Lady Bountiful.' 1t is true
she loves beauty, but personal adorn.
ment comes last with her. not first
as seems to be thought in tie east
THE home life of Mrs. Anthony is
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-01-16
WATERS ARE TO
JOIN STRIKERS
The City Has Seldom Seen
Such a Situation as it
h>.t:1sisss. IT,
SHIRTWAIST WOk O.
ERS ALSO STRIKE
In Yonkers, Steel Railway Company
Ham't Moved q Car Since January 1
Gotham is Headquarters for Nego-
ttations Between Firemen and Roads

New York. Jan 16.-Three thou.
sand night working walters voted to-
day In ratification Of general strike
IN greater New York as decided upon
last night by their day working fell
lows. whose leaders say the strike will
begin within twenty-four hours. The
proposed strike is to be conducted un-
der the auspices Of the International
Hotel Workers union and the Indus
trial Workers of the World and will
Involve between 10000 and $4,000
men.
Arturo Giovanitti and Elizabetf,
Flynn. organizers for the Industrial
Workers, were the chief speakers to-
day.
Seldom has New York city been the
scene Of more labor unrest than al
present. Between 100000 and 200..
900 garment workers are out on strike
for more pay and better working con-
dtttons; $4,000 walters threaten to &c
out before the week ends, and in
Yonkers. just above the city line, the
Street Railway company has not
moved car since January 1.
Squads Of garment workers, salts.
ned with CONCESSIONS granted, are said
to be returning to work daily. but the
broad issue Is still unsettled and there
is no apparent prospect OF an agree
ment from the manufacturers stand
point. Yesterdays walkout of nearly
10000 shirtwaist workers was the
most serious, for 1t came at time
when all hands were busy with the
rush work for the spring trade.
incidentally New York Is headquar-
ters for the negotiations between the
railroad managers and $4,000 flremen
in eastern territory, who demand a re.
adjustment Of pay and schedules. The
firemen last night decided to take a
referendum strike ballot. It is con-
sidered by the roads that the vote will
authorize strike. although negotia-
tions following this vote may avert a
Nalkout.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-01-16

ideal. She was born an heiress and
married a capitalist. but. despite her
wealth. she takes an actual part in
the keeping of her house. She is an
ideal mother. Her only son. who Is
her dearest chu1n, is at Harvard TAX
ing scientific course.
Gardening is one of her passions.
When the town of Muncie offered a
prize for the best cared for garden
She worked with her own hands in
her yard and flower beds and cap
tured the award.
"She is better housemaid than
her best-trained servant. She is a
better cook than her chef. Her
kitchen is a moGel of progression.
home is the attic den-as full of sur
prises as a magician's hat.
"As a hostess she is perfect. She
tells q good story. but is far more
ready to listen to otherS' wit. Young
people come to her for every sort of
advice from how to trim ball frock
to how to manage an affair Of the
heart. She admires all who labor in
the world, and has helped many to
help themselves"
Diamonds Her Birthstone.
| So you see life is something more
than diamond heels to Mrs. Anthony
explained by the fact that she wa.
born in April, dedicated to the peer
less sparkler. She considers the dia.
mond the only stone that is "alive. u
and will have no colored jewel in her
possession.
The surprise which she is shortly
to spring on Gotham society will
be diamond one. Her jeweler is
Just putting the finishing touches on
it. And 1t won't be diamond heels.
What will 1t be?
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-01-16
FRAUDS AGAINST
|ND|'.NS CHARGED
Report Says Major Nc
Laughlin Did Not Prop
erly Guard Redmen.

washington, Jan. 16.-Charges of
gross frauds against the Indians Of
White Earth reservation in Minne-
sofa: that their physical and material
condition is pitiful and that Major
James Mclaughlin. the Indian inspec-
lor. aid not properly guard the In
dians' interests in the allotments Of
IN the report by the committee on
expenditures in the interior depart
ment. It recommended that some
remedy be found by congress for the
present Anomalous situation" by
which the commissioner Of Indian af-
fairs has complete control over prob.
erty worth $1.000,00O.000 belonging
to the Indians of the various tribes in
the United States.
The report declares the Chippewa
and other indians were defrauded Of
large sums Of the sale Of lands and
standing timber on the White Earth
reservation.
The committee finds the sale in
1900 was fraudulent. Further, the
committee charges. fraudulent parti-
ality" was shown by Simon Nfichelet.
the Indian allotting agent, in ailotting
the Indian timber under the law Of
1905.
THE best and most valuable pine
allottments fell into the hands Of
those who were intended in advance
to receive them" says. the report.
Investigation following these acts.
the committee says. resulted in send
ing out an Indian agent, Thomas
Downs, to "find the proceedings un-
fair. thereupon paid agents of lum-
Der companies, who claimed rights
themselves as Indians and who would
be heneficiaries Of the allotment
fraud. demonstrated to the interior
department for the setting aside Of
the proceedings" the report de-
clares Major James Mclaughlin Sec
ond agent out, refused to allow full
blood Indians to send out runners to
bring in the people: made false re-
ports as to the humber Of full bloods
present and gaveno adequate notice to
the1ndtans of the mass meeting.
where the question came up which,
in effect. was counsel Of lumber COM
panies."
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-01-16
LIFE Of COMMERCE
COURTLENG7KENED
Amendment Adopted in Sen
ate-Up to Conference
Committee.

Washington. Jan. 16.-By vote OF
SO to 20. the senate today adopted
an amendment to the legislative, ex-
ecutive and judicial appropriation
bill lengthening the life of the CON-
merce court. until June 80 next to en-
able 1t to clear up its calendar.
Under the existing law. the court
would become thing of the past aft
er March 4. The bill will have to he
agreed to by a conference committee
Of two houses. The legislative bill.
carrying approximately $33.3S3.714.
went through the parliamentary pro-
cedure OF the senate and probably will
be passed tomorrow. The commerce
court provision precipitated lively
debate. Progressi es. democrats and
republicans were split over the
that the court should cease on March
4, while many nembers of the other
two parties held that the court should
be permitted to continue until con-
gress had taken some appropriate ac-
ton for the disposition of the pend
ing cases.
Termination Of the activities Of the
court March 4. II was claimed, would
result in chaotic conditions in the
business world.
Senator Dixon of Montana. progress
sive. declared that the appropriation
would only result in the piling up of
more cases in he commerce cour.
1.-The quicker 1t is abolished the
happier the people Of the country will
be-" he added.
Senator cummins Of Iowa, who had
opposed the court. was in favor of
its jurisdiction to some
other tribunal before abolishing 1t.
Does the senator thing the presi-
dent would approve measure abol-
ishin. the commerce court?" he ask
ed Senator Dixon.
lam not in the confidence of the
replied the latter.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-01-16
DUKE RELIEVED
OF HIS DUTIES
Emperor of Russia Disap-
proves of His Broth
er's Marriage.

St Petersburg. Jan. l6.-Because
he married woman against the viii
of the emperor. Grand Duke Michael
brother of Emperor Nicholas, today
was removed from his rank in .
army and forced to turn over his
property and affairs to guardian.
The imperial manifesto. specifically
relieved the grand duke of his duties
as commander of the Chevalier guards
and establishes a guardianship over
his personal property and affairs un-
der the supreme direction Of the en-
peror, while the administration of his
estate is transferred to the department
of the imperial court.
The step was taken by the emperor
ito mark his disapproval of the re-
cent marriage Of the grand duke to
Madame Shermet!evskaia."
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-01-16
WAS NORTH DAKOTAN
Edward James, Editor of Paris Liber,
ator, Formally in State.

Minot. N. D., Jan. 1e.-Edward
Holton James. editor Of the Paris
Liberator. who was Imprisoned in
England for the publishing Of an al
legged libel concerning King George,
and who arrived in this country sun
day, was formerly a Fargo attorney
and is friend Of Alfred Blaisdell Of
this city.
Mr.. Blaisdell said that James was
in Fargo from 1897 to 1900, going
from there to Seattle and finally
drifting to Europe.
The alleged libel against the king
was the publication by Mr.. James Of
a story to the effect that King George
had been married to q daughter Of
Admiral Culme Seymour of the Eng
lish navy.
On his arrival at New York James
said that he had come to this coun-
try to assist his friend. Edward My
Illus. a Belgian journalist. who was
Imprisoned for the same libel and is
now detained at Ellis Island.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-01-16
UP TO NAGEL
Was Mylius' Story Seditious or Grim
inal Libel, the Problem.

was Mylius' Story Sedtti0uS or Grim.
inal Libel. the Problem.
Washington, Jan. 16.-The right to
enter the United States Of Edward F..
Mylius. detained by the immigration
authorities at New York, depends now
on Secretary Nagel's decision whether
the crime for which he was convict
ed in London-libeling King George
was seditious libel or criminal H.
bel.
II seditious libel. it was a political
offense and his conviction would not
bar him under the immigration laws.
It Is understood that Secretary Nagel
holds criminal libel to be crime In
volving moral turpitude. which pre-
vents the entry Of an alien.
Secretary Nagel today declared that
he is closely studying the testimony
and all circumstances Of the alleged
libelous story published in the Paris
Liberator, which declared that King
George had constructed a morganatic
marriage with the daughter Of Ad-
miral Culme-Seymour at Malta years
ago,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-01-16
CHIEF JCsTICE DIES.
Member of Connecticut Supreme Cou
Stricken While Dining.

Member Of COnnCCt1cut Supreme Court
Stricken While Dining.
Hartford, Conn. Jan. 16.-Chief
Justice Frederick Hall Of the Connec-
ticut supreme court OF errors. died
suddenly last night from heart dis
ease at a local hotel.
While dining with two friends he
was stricken and died before ply
sician could be summoned. He was
born in Saratoga Springs. n. Y. in
1s43. and was graduated from Brown
university in 1867. He had been a
member Of the supreme court OF err
rors since 1897. and Chief justice
since 1910.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-01-16
STATEMENT IS
MADE EVIDENCE
Written Acknowledgement,
Regarding Standard Oil
Letters, Introduced.

Washington, Jan. ia written
acknowledgment. purporting to have
been signed by Charles Stump in Au-
gust. 1905. that he disposed Of GER
tain Standard OIL letters to "Mr.
Chamberlain" and "Mr. Mooney" Of
the New York Journal for a consid-
GRAFTON was placed in evidence today
tion committee by George Stump. q
brother Of Charles. George stump
said he got his brother to sign the
paper and witnessed 1t himself. The
statement was addressed to F. O. Bar
stow. 26 Broadway, New York.
George stump testified also that the
statement was prepared in the Stand
ard OIL New York Office after an in
terview between him and his brother
at his brothers home and Fred Mohr.
Jr.. whose name also was appended
to the statement as witness, was
not present when either the witness
or his brother signed. It.
George Stump was unable to identi-
fy two letters which Archbold had
testified to as having been returned.
He believed they were not the ones he
got from his brothr and returned to
Barstow.
The witness said Charles Stump
was dead. but that his brother-in-law.
Charles Blumeling. referred to yes
terday as thinner. was living. He tes-
titled that Blumeling and his brother.
Charles. talked over the sale of the
letters with him year ago. after
the letters were taken. He said he
was told that Blumeling was the man
who went to the New York Journal
to get the money for the letters.
Blumeling ia travelling salesman liv-
ing ON Jefferson doenue. Jersey City,
n ].
The witness said he never had
heard OF Eldridge or Eddy being con-
nected with the purchase Of the lot
ters. They were referred to In pre-
vious testimony.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-01-16
M1LADY MUST WAIT
Garment Workers Strike VIII Delay
ShirtWaist Manufacturing.


New York. Jan. 16.-Thousands of
women may have to wait for their
spring shirtwaists. manufacturers say.
unless nearly 10000 shirtwaist makers
who struck today are quickly brought
to terms.
The strikers chose a crucial time
just before the beginning Of the spring
rush. when the supply Of waists on
hand was limited. To meet this en-
ergency. the employers say they are
prepared to send their work to Cleve-
land. Ohio. the only other city in the
country that manufa ctures shirtwaists
on large scale. The strikers reply to
this with a threat to call general
strike that would tie up work in
Cleveland and other manufacturing
centers.
Leaders of the United Garment
Workers Of America said today that Is
per cent Of their members had return
ed to work because the manufacturers
had accepted their terms.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-01-16
SlTUATION IMPROVES.

Cairo. III. Jan l6.-The spinal
meningitis situation at Gale has 90
improved that Mounds and Mound
City have raised the quarantine they
have maintained against the affected
territory. DIR. c. +. Crawford. an in
spector OF the state board OF health.
went to Gale today to look over the
situation. No new deaths nor cases
have been reported.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-01-16
q. s. MAY RUN RAILROADS..
New Haven Ohicial Thinks That Ia the
Trend Of tho Times.

Boston, Jan. 1s.-"It looks as II the
time is coming when the government
will run the railroads." said Vice
President Timothy Il. Byrnes Of the
New York. New Haven. and Hartford
railroad. in addressing meeting OF
conductors. "The government now
regulates the income Of the rail-
roads: the next step will be to reg
ulate the working of the roads. and
tn fix their schedules and time cards.
"After that the logical step will be
to fix wages and hours of labor for
the men," he added.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-01-16
new YORK HAS MUCH LABOR
UNREST At PRESENT time
KIRBY IN HospITAL.
Former Banker. Recently Ordered IN
Jail. In Serious ComlitiOn-

Chicago. Jan. 16.-Dr. William T.
Kirby former head of the Kirby Saw
ings bank. who recently was ordered
to jail by United States District Judge
Lands. Is In hospital in a state Of
as serious and his attorney sad last
night he thought Kirby could not live
more than a few months, regardless
Of the outcome Of the present illness
It is said he is suffering from suicidal
hallucinations.
DR.. Kirby and his wife are at ltber.
ty on a 100000 bond pending an an.
peal Of their case to the United States
court of appeals.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-01-16
BITE CAUSES DEATH.

Milwaukee. Wis. Jan. ia bite
fatally today for Michael Kosobucki.
50. 1913 North Pierce street. Joseph
Schramkowski, who it is claimed Bit
the member during a melee, is being
held pending the coroner's investiga.
|tion
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-01-16
MAJOR PURDON Of
WAHPETON PASSED
away EARLY TODAY
Had Been in Poor Health for
Several Years and End
Was Expected.
DEATH CREATES TWO
VACANCIES IN GUARD
Big Crowds Attended Stef-
ansson Talks-Is Guest of
A. D. T. Society Today.
Chimes Special Service,


Wahpeton. N. D.. Jan. 16.-Major
w. r. Purdon Of this city died a few
minutes before o'clock this morn
ing after a long illness. Major Pur-
don was 48 years Of age and had been
a resident Of Wahpeton since early
manhood He was captain of Com
pany l Of the North Dakota regiment
during the Spanish-American war and
served through the Philippine cam
paign. Later he was commissioned
m1aor In the North Dakota Nation
beloved Of the officers who served dur
Ing the war. He served two terms in
the North Dakota legislature, the ses-
sions of 1905 and 1907. His illness
/; Is traced to exposure and hardships
during the Philippine war. For sew
eral years heffas been in poor health.
and underwent operations. He spent
nearly a year in Arizona in search of
health, but with only temporary re-
lief. He has been confined to his
bed for the past two weeks, slowly
sinking. He leaves a wife and a son
and daugher.
Adjutant General I. A. Berg Of this
city Of the North Dakota National
Guard spoke today in highest terms
Of Major Purdon as an official of the
state militia, and Of his service in the
Philippines. He was well liked by
the officials Of the guard, and he al
ways was a competent officer of the
organization.
General Berg is making arrange
ments today for the attendance at the
funeral Of several companies of the
guard. and it Is probable that full
battalion will be present.
Creates Two Vacancies.
The death Of Major Purdon creates
two vacancies in the guard which
will have to be filed. Captain Thar
aldson Of Company c of Grafton is in
line for the position of lieutenant col
onel. held by General Berg up to the
time, time Of his advance Eo his present po'
There are two majorships to be fll.
ed as we'll. to one pf which Captain
Henry Of Valley City is in line. while
Captain Boyd Of Company L Of Hills.
boro also is in line. The latter, how.
ever. prefers to remain with the Hills.
boro company, and 1t is probable tina,
Captain Wright Of the Jamestown
company IL next milne.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-01-16
SECOND REPRIEVE

Given Floyd and Claude Allen. Ser
tenccd to Die Tomorrow.
Richmond. Va. Jan. 16.-F1oyd
and Claude Allen. who are sen.
fenced to die tomorrow. were
again rcprieved today by Cover.
nor Mann who will later decide
the date Of the termination of the
Fespite.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-01-16
ASK HEAVY DAMAGES
Mrs. III. b. Harris Seeks $1,000. 900
for Loss of Husband I'm Titanic.

New York. Jan. 16.-A flood Of
petitions for damages through tn"
loss of the steamer Titanic filed yes
terday included one from Mrs. Irene
Wallach Harris who claims $1,000
900 for the loss of her husband, Henry
e. Harris. the theatrical manager
This is the heaviest Of the 279 claims
80 far fled.
Mrs. May Futrclle Of scitua,e.
Mass, asks 100000 compensation
for the loss Of her husband. Jacques
Futrelle. author. The claim of Mrs..
Lily r. Millett. widow Of Francis d.
Millett. the artist. u Titanic victim.
10 100000.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-01-16

Captain Roald Amundson. the dis
coverer of the south pole. arrived in
the next six months will tour the
country, lecturing in many cities. In
his lecture Amundson tells a vivid
story Of his adventure in the far
south.
II was walking ahead of the little
caravan" he says in telling of the
final reaching of the pole. Gall Of a
sudden I heard all the sledge drivers
cry out in unison. l knew what it
meant. It meant that the last prob
Hem in polar discovery had been
solved"
Amundson will make a dash for the
north pole next year.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-01-16
MADE NOMINATION.
President Taft Appoints Pierre Land
Ofl1Ct. RcpiStar

OnsGC 1SCSISCGrs
Washington. Jan. 16.-The nomina-
tons sent to the senate today by
President Taft included John Lack
hart to be register of land office at
Pierre, 8. d.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-01-16

CONTINUED on Pa6s ~
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-01-16

Collection Of road taxes in cash
and the abolishment of the working
out system is proposed by Senator
Hughes in the bill proposed by him
yesterday. This measure will have
considerable support this year. as the
cash payment Of road taxes question
is one that has been agitated consid-
erably during the past two years.
The question was before the Assem-.
bly, in 1911 but failed of passage.