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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-02-26

He is sitting there. a charming Pic
ture in evening clothes a. he Gt1see
deep into the names of the Are on
the hearth Of his fathers drawing
room. She is ushered into the room
by a maid and the two are left alone.
He Ercets her with a soft mur1nur
and \ soft look in his eyea. He is de.
terlnined to he soft. MFR. Doughe-
Jack she begins. She neither shoots
her cuffs. blows her nose nor coughs
hoarsclH. She isn't fused a bit. Jack"
she continues. ignoring the Interrupt
ton, need I tell YOU what you have
always known" She trips a few stsps
closer. not forgetting her train, SJack,
1 need you; I could not live without
love you!' This last with IN
admirable gesture indicating the
whereabouts Of the heart.
And he. being not altogether crnde
and having an idea Of what 10 ekpSet.
ed OF him. breaks down and soha.a
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-02-26

Kalamazoo, Mich, Feb. 26.-Rev.
Caroline Bartlett Crane OF Kalamazoo.
the municipal housekeepcr''' Of the
United States, has Just returned from
Uniontown. Pa. where she went TO
make a sanitary investigation of the
city at her price. 500 per day and
expenses
Mrs. Crane is one of tho best known
women in the United States. being an
authority on sanitary matters, pure
food supplies, meat inspection and
kindred subjects. She is especially in
terested in what concerns The nome
and has devoted her. life to.thc better
ment Of home conditions and all such
city matters as effect the home.
She has been called to Minnesota
and to Tennessee by the governors Of
those states to make sanitary. surveys
and has not hesitated to condemn any
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-02-26
PETER RABBIT AND MIR. SUN TRY
TO HELP.

1t was only a little while after Gran
ny Fox and Reddy Fox had given up
trying TO break through the snow
crust at the place where poor Mrs.
Grouse was a prisoner that Peter Rab-
bit came hopping along. Peter was go
ing slowly. for he found it very slip
perry. and he had no mind to tumble.
He was thinking how very. very beau
tiful the world was that morning. all
sparkling and flashing as il. everything
in It We're made of glass. Suddenly he
heard a feeble tap, tap. tap.
whats that" exclaimed Peter,
and sat up with his long ears held
very straight that he might hear bet
ter. There 1t was again-tap, tap. tap.
snow crust off TO one side. peter ap-
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-02-26
lEy Abigail Monre.l

tBy Abigail Moore.)
The best method Of filling out hol-
lows in shoulders. chest and threat
is by breathing exercises. Singers
realize this because chest expansion is.
their first study, and they acquire it
by such exercises. Having formed the
habit of correct breathing, the follow
ing exercise will help so materially
that improvement may be noted from
day to day.
Rise on tlptoes, at the sam timc
allowing the head to fall back slowly.
Descend to position as the. head is
slowly raised. Repeat several times.
Then rIse on tiptoes. Twist body TO
right, at the sane time slowly turning
head in opposite direction. Reverse
the order. Turn back To position.
Repeat.
1t may be advisable to perform the
exercise at first without rising on the
toes. The rising. however, helps i'm
acquiring poise necessary t. shapcly
neck and shoulders.
1nhaling and eXhalinS is a we'll
known and excellent exercise for I'LL
ing out the throat and diminishing the
hollow al tho base OF the neck. To
fatten the lower chest and fill in that
depression just below the breast bone,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-02-26

conditions not to her liking. She is
perfectly fearless in making criticism
and is equally ready to commend
when she finds right conditions.
Her reports are published by. mag
azines of the. country and in Ica1et
form. There is hardly a city of any
size in the country where SHE has not
been asked to lecture.
She is an ardent sufrragist. but not
a militant. and has for years worked
in aid OF the ca g She is a member
Of the national suffragist executive
board.
Her husband. DIR. A. w. Crane, ia
proud of his wifc's abilities and her
brilliant mind and aids in every way
possible her efforts to improve mu-
nicipal conditions and tho securing of
pure food for the people of the Unit
cd States.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-02-26

Safe for Babies. Effective for Grown.
Ups.
That's Foley's Honey and Tar Com
lily and have sold it in my store and
1t eve fails to cure" Refuse q sub
pound. 1t has the confidence OF your
druggist. who knows. it will give YOU
satisfaction. W. w. Nessnlith, States.
Honey and Tar Compound in my fam
Pharmacy.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-02-26
Masonic Informal Tonight.

dancing party this evening in their
hall in the st. Johns block. Dancing
will he cnjoycd from ? To IL O'Clock
and the party will he for all Masone
and their friends. Halls orchestra
will play and Il very pleasant evening
is anticjpated,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-02-26
To Give 1obosgan party.

The members of the Young Ladies'
Literary society Of the Methodist
church will give n toboggan party,
Friday evening, at the slide in River
side Park and a number Of invitations
have been sent out for the event.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-02-26
Golden Rod Club Entertaincd.

The Golden Rod club was enter.
tanned yesterday afternoon by Mrs.
James McHatie at the Odd Fellows
hall. The hours were spent in visit
ing and playing cards and At the close
Of the game, refreshments were serv-
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-02-26

! Next story-Peter Rabbit bring
help to Mrs. Grouse.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-11

better instiIled than at present.
 In New York state MT. Manning said that 114 varieties of industry were made in states prisons in direct competition with those made by the working people of the state.
 He recommended that instead of competing with outside labor, the va rious states confine their convicts to making goods that will be used di reetly by municipalities, states and the nation. ~E
 MT. Manning concluded his reference to WethersfeId prison and New Ha- ven jail as of world wide reputation in the stench they created in putting forth contract prison goods in compe- tition with outside labor Following the speech a resolution framed by the speaker and beseech- ing the Governor to rearrange the present system was passed as below:
 Whereas, The system of contract ing out selling the labor of the in mates of the penal institutions of Connecticut to private individuals who had and have no other interest in the convict than his commercial val ue, and
 Whereas, A careful study of the system of contracting out the labor of convicts to private individuals has proven beyond doubt to be costly to the state, brutalizing~ to the com vict and detrimental to society, as the profits to the contractors depends upon a great Nnunbe of men being employed in one industry, and Whereas, In order to properly fit a man to take his place in society upon his release from a penal instituti on, it is absolutely necessary to have q diversity of industries esta blished un- der a Board of Control whose duty it will be to see, that each convict re- ceives manual training in accordance with his ca abilities, and
 Whereas, This can best be done by the abolishment of the contracting system now in force and the es- tabIshnentS in it's stead of the .'State Use'' Systems whereby the state and it's various sub divisions will consume the various commo modities grown, manufactured or produced, therefore be it
 Resolved, That the Connecticut State Federation of Labor in con ventiOn assembled does hereby re- quest that the Governor and the in coming legislature enact such legis- 1ation will, at the earliest date possible without financial loss to the state, supplement the present system of contract labor for the inmates of penal institutions by the 'tState Use'' system and be it further
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-11

John J. Manning. of the New Fork state convict relief association, was the principal4 spaa kerS at yesterday's ses- sion of the Connecticut State Branch Of the American federation of labor convention.
 Following the roll call and reading of the minutes of the morning ses- sion prison expert Manning was in- vited to the rostrum by President Strennlau and began an impassioned address for the-relief and abolition of convict labor as applied to contract labor. ,,,.s-s1s
 He referred to number of the prisoners in Wethersfeld state prison and the New Haven jail working under deplora.bIe moral conditions, many of whom he said had been con Victed many years ago, and should under present conditions, be given Q better chance to reform, they now hay ing to all extents and purposes paid the moral penalty of their crimes. 9th CT criminals still at large, he said, should be made to take their places. He constructive1y showed that men convicted years ago under. heavy sem tences if caught at the same crimes today would be given lighter sentences
 Touching the contract system of la hor, the speaker said that especially aI Wethersf1eld and New Haven, the con- ditions are such that many of the real laboring classes are deprived of 1egit- innate work under the present sys- tenn Citing the WethersfieId prison, he said 't230 are employed in making shirts in 'Wethersfeld, taking the place of from 400 to 800 girls in the shops of Connecticut.'' The remedy for this abuse of state contracts is the abolish- nent of the system His remedy for the states moral abuse of criminals was to educate them until their brains are better and their love for society
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-11
MILITARY FUNERAL
 FOR CHARLES RUOSS

Charles Ruoss. medal of honor man and one of the oldest members in point of service of the local battalion, Coast Artillery corps, c. N. G., died late Wednaaday night at his home, 200 Brooks street. MT. Ruoss played the French horn in the Coast Artillery corps band, and had served 15 years in the militia, the last ten of which had been with the band. He was one of ten men of that organization who was to receive the gold and bronze service. News of his death when brought to the armory last night, caused expressions of universal regret among the members of the Guard. Leader Paul Golding called a special meeting of the band. The f1th com pany which was holding special meeting, at once voted to parade at the funeral and to furnish a firing squad. It is expected that members of other companies will parade in uni form with the 11th company if they do nat arrange to attend the funeral as organizations.
 MT. Ruoss had been employed at the Singer Mfg. Go. He had been i'll but a few days with pneumonia. He was an accomplished musician and gave instruction to pupils on a number of instruments. He was of a kindly disposition and a general faVorite with all who knew him. He was 39 years of age and his wife and one son and one daughter survive him. He was a member of the -Maen- nerchor, and the Musicians union. The miItiamen who are to take part in the funeral will assemble, at the armoIy at o'clock on Saturday afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-11
WHY PARIS
 IS OPTIMISTIC
Feeling Is That The Tide Has
 Turned Against The invaders

Paris, Sept. 1.-The tone of com ment in the morning papers the result of the allies fighting in the great battle of the Champagne is one of lively satisfaction. The successes, it is admitted, do not, mean that the battle has been won but the gain of 40 miles on the German left increases the jeopardy of the enemys line of communications and must cause, it is considered, demora1ization' of their tired forces.
 As yet there is no indication that the German army on the Lorraine frontier would be able to get through to help the main force as last counts reported that Maubauge was still holding out though several forts had been placed hors- combat. The fall of this place might have a great bearing on the result of the battle in opening a. ready means of communi- cation.
 Some critics say that even if Mau- beuge falls that route will not become available for at least two days and the battle may be decided before it can be of any practical use except as way out in case of disaster. The lat ter contingency is not counted on as much as it is hoped for by Paris but the undoubted reverse of the German left wing has given the people here immense courage
 It is pointed out that in a forced retirement the Germans would find the fortified places in Rheims in their path and this might give them con- siderable trouble while in a pursuit the cavalry Of the allies has shown itself to be terrible effective. On the whole, it is considered likely. here that if the invaders do not retrieve their fortunes rapidly they will have to get out of France.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-11

Resolved, That the delegates to this conention request all labor unions in the state, by circular letter or other wise, to do everything legally within their power to bring about this need ed reform in our prison system and the Executive Board of this State Federation is herewith authorized to take such other steps in this cause, as, in their judgment, is deemed nec- essary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-11
CONVICT SYSTEM IN CONNECTICUT
 IS CRITICIZED

WETHERsFIEID PRISON AND NEW HAVEN JAIL CONTRACT LABOR UNDER FIRE AT CON VENTION-GOVER IS ASK ED TO CHANGE OCCUPATION OF PRISONERS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-11

Thomas E. Rush, the new surveyor Of the port of New York, was sworn in before Judge Julius MI Mayer in the federal district court. He begins. his duties at the Customs House to-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-11

The two recent erfuptions of Mount Lassen, near Reading, Gal, were pro nounced the most violent yet recorded
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-11

sia It is reported that the Russians are pouring an overwhelming flood of bullets, shot and steel into the kaiser's
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-11

This map shows the Russo German frontier and the principal points where the Russian troops are invading Prus-
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-09-10

OYSTER NOT GOOD FOR ALL
many Stomachs to Which 1t Is Not a
Welcome Visitor, According
to Physician.

1t is popularity supposed that the
oyster digests himself in the human
stomach owing to the great size of the
liver. which is crushed as mastica-
ton begins and is thought to digest
the mollusk itself. AS the oyster
moreover, contains some ten per cent
of extremely assimilation protein, to-
gether with phosphorized fats and
glycogen, it has always been freely ad
ministered to convalescents, while
dyspeptic bons wants have never
hesitated to eat it abundantly
Doctor Prom expresses the opinion
that the oyster may be allowed
therefore, to those dyspeptics whose
gastric functions are deficient. in
anorexla, gastric atony, ulcer and in
cipient cancer, and to convalescents
from acute disease, as it is likely to
improve the appetite and to excite the
stomach to increased motor and chem
ical activity.
But to the large number of dyspep.
tics whose stomachs are hyperacid OF
representative Doctor Prom would
forbid the oyster as we'll as all other
stimulating foods. In many of these
dyspeptics the gastric secretion is al.
ready sufficient, and 1t is unnecessary
and unwise to increase it.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-09-10
CHAPTER XXI.
Reconciliation,

On the third day after the singular
trial of Hetty Castleton in Sara's IL
brary, young Mrs. Wrandalls motor
drew up in front of lofty office build
Ing in lower Broadway; it's owner
stepped down from the limousine and
entered the building A few moments
later she walked briskly into the
splendid Offices of Wranda1l & Co..
private bankers and steamship-own-
ers. The clerks in the outer Offices
stared for moment in significant
surprise, and then bowed respectfully
to the beautiful silent partner in the
great concern.
1t was the first time she had been
seen in the offices since the tragic
event that had served to make her a
member of the firm. A boy at the in
formation desk, somewhat impressed
by her beauty and the trim elegance
of her long black broad-tail coat, to
say nothing of the dark eyes that
shone through the narrow veil, forgot
the dignity of his Office and went so
far as to politely ask her who she
wanted to see and what name.
please"
The senior clerk rushed forward
and transfxed the new boy with q
glare.
"A new boy. Mrs. Wranda1l," he
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-09-10

about the office. The clerk busted an
easy chair and threw open the long
unused desk near the window.
I'VE are very glad to see you here
madam" he said. This room hasn't
been used much, as you may observe.
Is there anything 1 can do for. your"
She continued her critical survey of
the room. Nothing had been changed
since the days when she used to visit
her husband here on occasions OF rare
social Importance such as calling to
take him out to luncheon, or to see
that he got safely home on rainy after
Moons The big picture of a steamship
still hung on the wall across the room.
Her own photograph, in a silver frame
stood in one Of the recesses of the
desk. She observed that there was
clean white blotter there, too: but
the ink wells appeared to be empty.
if she was to judge by the look Of
chagrin on the clerks face as he in
spected them. Photographs of polo
scenes in which Wrandall was a prom
inent figure, hung about the walls,
with two or three pictures of his favor
lite ponies, and one of a ragged gypsy
girl with wonderful eyes, carrying a
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-09-10

DIDN'T READ ALL THE SIGNS
Amateur Sleuth Should Have Noticed
That His Victim Was a Man Of
Quick Temper.

The one was a young man with the
light of ambition to be detective
shining in his eyes; the other a mid
dle-aged man, who was reading a news
paper.
Great man, wasn't he?" queried
the young man at last
''Who?" asked the other as he looked
up.
sherlock Holmes"
$50 I've heard"
But there are Others" continued
the young man as a smile of self-satis-
faction lighted up his face.
Yes
For instance, you are a bookkeeper.
I can tell by the ink stain on your
fingers. You are a careless man in
money matters, as that dollar peeping
out Of your change pocket clearly
proves"
Anything more?" asked the man
with the paper.
you were brought up in the coun-
try, as your bow legs tell at a glance.
You are something of sport, as l as
sured myself when / saw you reading
way you cock your eye l should be
willing to bet that you are fond of the
ballet and always have a front seat
rs that all ?"
That's about all, and I'd like to
know il I have hit you off ?"
eff that is ALL then let me tell you
something. You are an acrobat
'Acrobat!-ha! hal ha! What makes
you think that?"
Because" said the other, as he
seized him by the neck and knee and
carried him out to- the platform; be
cause you take such a beautiful tum-
BILE to yourself
And he lifted him up and gave him
a heave which landed him in the mud
and left him sprawling over half a
block.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-09-10
TheHOllOW ; ;
BIZ $ Of Her Hand
George Barr McCutCheOn

made haste to explain. To the new
boys surprise, the visitor was con-
Quoted with much bowling and scrap
Ing into the private Offices, where no
one ventured except by special edict
of the powers.
Who was it," he asked, in some
awe, OF a veteran stenographer who
came up and sneered at him.
Mrs. Challis Wrandall, you little
simpleton, said she, and for once he
failed to snap back.
1t is OF record that for nearly two
whole days, he was polite to every Wis
1tor who approached him and was
generally worth his salt.
Sara found herself in the close lit
tie room that once had been her hus-
bands, but was now scrupulously held
In reserve for her own use. Rather a
waste of space, she felt as she looked
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-09-10
NEW TRAIN
To
Augusta and Atlanta.

Commencing May 3rd the Atlantic
Coast Line will inaugurate through
sleeping car service between Will
mington, Florence, Sumter. Angus
ia and Atlanta, in connection with
the Georgia Railroad.
Following is the schedule from
Scotland Neck in connection with
the new service:
Lv. Scotland Neck 1902 a. m.
Ar. Florence 1885 %. m.
Lv. Florence 800 d. m.
Ar. Sumter 9:2O %. m.
Ar. Orangeburg 1926 p. m.
Ar. Augusta lao a. m.
Ar. Atlanta 600 a. m.
Passengers may remain in sleeping
cars until 700 a. m.
Returning the train leaves Allan
lanta 500 p. M, Central time; and
arrives Florence 900 a. M, and
Scotland Neck 7:28 p. M, Eastern
time.
Sleeping cars are operated be-
tween Weldon, Rocky Monnt and
Florence, in connection with the
above service.
Connections are made in the Union
depot Atlanta with the Dixie Flyer,
leaving there at 500 a. M, which is
a solid train to Chicago, carrying
sleeping, dining and observation
cars; also through sleeping cars to
St. Louis; and with the South At
lantic Limited, leaving at 7:12 a. M,
a solid train to Cincinnati, carrying
sleeping and dining cars; also
through sleeping cars to Louisville
and Indianapolis.
Connections are also made in At
lanta with the Atlanta & West Point
R. R. fyr Montgomery. Mobile, New
Orleans and the Southwest: with the
Southern Ry. for Birmingham, Mem
phis and the West and with other
diverging lines for points in South
Georgia, etc.
For reservations, tickets and
schedules to any Western destina-
ton by this new and attractive route
by old and reliable lines, apply to
Epp L. Brown, Ticket Agent Of the
ATLANTIC COAST LINE.
standard Railroad Of the South.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-09-10
HIHZE H 5/QOlDlEzEHD 6. COHzS4n>

monkey in a crude wooden cage strap
ped to her back On closer obserya
ton one would have recognized Sara's
peculiarly gipsy-like features in the
face of the girl, and then one would
have noticed the caption written ir
| red ink at the bottom of the photo
graph: ''The Trumbells Fancy Dress
Ball, January 10. 'O7. Sara as Clips,
Nab"
With a start, Sara came out of he,
| painful reverie. She passed her hanf
| over her eyes, and seemed thereby tt
| put the polite senior clerk back into
the picture once more.
mo. thank you. Is Mr. Redmond
Wranda1 down this afternoon?"
HE came in not ten minutes ago
Mr.. Leslie Wrandall is also here
Shall tell Mr.. Wrandall you wish te
see him?''
You may tell him that l am here
| if you please" she said.
Il am very sorry about the tnl
wells, madam murmured the clerk
We've were not expecting"
Pray don't let it disturb you. Mr.
Bancroft. I shall not use them to
day"
They will be properly filled by to
| morrow"
| Thank you"
He disappeared She relaxed in the
familiar comfortable old leather-cush
| loned chair, and closed her eyes
There was a sharp little line between
them, but it was hidden by the veil.
The door opened slowly and Red
mond Wrandall came into the room
She arose at once.
Ihls 1s-er-an unexpected pleas
| ure, Sara" he said perplexed and ill
at-ease. He stopped just inside the
door he had been careful to close be
mind him, and did not offer her his
hand
Il came down to attend to some
business, Mr.. Wrandall," she said.
Buslness?" he repeated, sta ring.
She took note of the tired. haggare
look in his eyes, and the Tight,
compressed lips.
L intend to dispose of my entire in
| terest in Wrandall & Co.," she an
nounced calmly.
He took step forward, plainl,
startled by the declaration.
What's this?" he demanded sharp
/ ly.
1--WE may as well speak plainly, Mr
| Wrandan," she said. You do no
care to have me remain a member O
the firm, nor do I blame you for feel
Ing as you do about it. A year az,
you offered to buy me out-or off. a.
took 1t to be at the time. I had rea
sons then for not selling out to you
Today I am ready either to buy or t.
SELL"
"You-you amaze me-" he exclaim
ed.
Does you offer Of last Decembe7
still stand?"
II think we would better hay,
Leslie in, Sara. This is most mex
pected. I don't quite feel up to"
Have Leslie in by all means" sh.
said, resuming her seat.