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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-28
UNEMPLOYMENT
MAKES MANY NEW
= . LIBRARY VISITORS

Minneapolis, Dec. 28.-Unenploy-
ment has made many new readers
who make use of the public library
during their free time.
Since the tide of unemployment
surged over an increasing number Of
men each successive month, the num-
Der Of persons attending. the reading
rooms has increased greatly, it is said
by those in charge of the reading
rooms in the central station here. An
employe of the headquarters library
building stated that tho reading rooms
were always FILLED to the brim."
Noteworthy is the fact that for the.
most part. this army of men without
work make the reading rooms their
objective shortly after noon. indulge
in, matter to their liking. then leave
without taking any books or periodic
ais with them on the prescribed cards.
They saunter in, select several VOL
umes or magazines, read until night
fall and then depart without complet-
ing their selections. it is said.
Circulation figures for the entire IL
brary system the past few months also
show an increase. The gain in Novem-
Der over that month the preceding
year was 30,375 volumes, h figures
show. Total circulation for the first
eleven months his year were smaller
than the corresponding period in 1920,
due to the closing of all branch IL
braries for a long period during the
summer and fall this year, on account
Of insufficient funds for maintenance.
The figures for the II months We're:
1920, circulation of ~1.330,070 and 1921
circulation Of 1,292,942.
Several Of the larger branches were
opened in October and from that
time, the total circulation has increas-
ed over 1920 corresponding months.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-28
Hearing Tuesday Afternoon
Before Justice Nc
Loughlin !.
MEDICAL
AS T
Physicians and Relatives OF
Ed Strum Tell Story In
Court

Samuel Kirby, the so-called mir
acle doctor Of Northwood, was
>ound over to the district court by
Justice Phil Mclaughlin late Tues
a afternoon on a charge of man
slaughter in the first degree. D
The case arose from the death of
edward Strum who is alleged to have
been treated by Kirby for illness. and
whose death is alleged to have re-
suited from this treatment.
Bail was fixed at $1,000 which was
furnished. 1t is probable hat the
case will be tried dur ng the January
term OF the district court. ,a.-
The preliminary hearing which
lasted all Tuesday afternoon was held
in the district court room at the
county court house. The room was
packed with spectators. many OF
those who desired to hear the case
being unable to gain entrance.
Six Witnesses Examined.
Six witnesses were examined by
States Attorney r. &. Elton. At the
conclusion of their testimony, j. +. T..
.O'Connor attorney for Kirby, moved
the dismissal of the case on the
ground that the evidence brought out
had not shown that any crime had
been committed within the %jurisdic-
ton of the court, o that there was
reasonable cause for holding Kirby
in connection with such crime if one
had been committed.
Justice Mclaughlin denied this mo-
ton, and as Mr.. O'Connor announced
that the defense would call no wit.
nesses at this time proceeded to bind
Kirby over to the district court.
Earlier in the day it was announced
that Kirby had been held to the dis
trict court on the first charge which
was preferred against him, which was
practicing medicine without a license
Disorder In Court.
Much disorder marked the earlier
parts of the hearing Tuesday, many
of those present applauding following
remarks made by the attorneys. Fin
ally States Attorney Elton protested
to Justice Mclaughlin, and the jus
tice announced that he would clear
the court room in case Of further dis
order.
There was also some verbal spar
ring between the attorneys during the
early part of the proceedings.
The first witness called by the
state was Nelius Olson of Northwood
who testified that Kirby, maintained
Offices in that town. The rent Of
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-28
WANT TO PREVENT
FIRES? THEN O N
DO THESE THINGS

While Grand Forks nay 'be con
graduated on the absence of fires,
which usually occur during the Christ
mas holidays due to lighted candles
and the like, Chief j. J.. Fitzgerald of
the local fire department has issued
a set of "Don'ts." which, if needed, will
minimize fire losses.
They are as follows:
Don't neglect to inspect your prem
Uses daily, remove rubbish and inflam-
able material from attic and base
ment. 81.
Don't start furnace fire until you
know furnace is in safe condition.
Don't set stove too close to wall
or partition.
Don't hang clothes or pile wood too
close to stove.,
Don't use kerosene to start fire in
stove. "
Don't fail to have you chimney
cleaned.
Don't put ashes in wooden boxes
or barrels. .
Don't throw lighted matches away
until you are sure the flame is extin-
guished.
Don't use matches or. open lights
in clothes closets.
Don't leave matches within reach
Of children. buy only safety matches
and keep them out of reach.
Don't allow electric wires to come
In contact with metal.
Don't leave current on when fin
ished with electric FL iron.
Don't use paper or cloth shades on
electric lights.
Don't thaw out frozen water pipes
with open flame. @
Don't look for gas leak with open
flame. -.
Don't allow curtains to come near
open light.
Don't use gasoline or other volatile
liquids to clean gloves or remove spots
from clothing.
Don't burn rubbish unless in an
approved burner.
Don't leave, oily rags in corners
or closed rooms, keep them in APP
proved metal cans.
Don't throw lighted cigars or cigar
cites in waste baskets or in other in
flamable containers"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-28

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sues ofsthe neck spreading down. and,
causing infection OF the left side of
the pleural cavity. the witness re-
Piled. /. ,8st,
O'Connor he said that this opinion
had been strengthened by results OF
a post-mortem examination subse-
quently held. 1 sy;5
Dean French Called.
The last witness called bv the state
was DR.. H. e. French, dean OF the
medical department at the state unit.
versity. DR.. French said that heahad
performed a post-mortem examina-
zion onsthe request of the undertaken
WHO had charge Of Strum's body, and
Ia 1umber of Struni's relatives, SSs
W. DIR. French gave full particulars as
ITO the post-mortem, say ng that In
lection a penetrated deep into the
body, especially on the left side, even
! the upper part OF the liver being
slightly infected. The infection. ex-
tended upwards as far as the scalp,
he said.
Cause of Death.
I'm your|opinion, what was the
tcause OF .death.?" asked Mr.. Elton.
II would tay scpticemiai (blood
~poisoning) getting its start in q res
g'on weakened by injuries" replied
the doctor. ~
What yregion" asked the at
~torney.s.i -
The neck, renlied the witness.
And what was the cause OF the
injury to the neck, inquired the
states attorney. y
Most of the injury I saw was due
to an infiammatorv process. There
had evidently been burning by some
corrosive substance DE-. French re-
piled. ;.
Prejudice Charged.
On cross examination by Attorney
O'Connor,, DR.. French denied that he
had any prejudice against Kirby. This
question vas repeated several times
in various forms.
This concluded the examination OF
witnesses n Mr.. O'Connor made his
motion for the dismissal of the case,
He declared in his remarks t. the
court that there was a feeling in the
community hat the case was not
br ught in, good faith, but in order
tr get rid of Mr.. Kirby, and would
never have been brought IL Kirby had
been a duly licensed DOCTOR"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-28

Herald .Want--hds' Bring Results.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-28
RAILROAD RATES
ON FARM PRODUCTS
! WILL BE REDUCED

Railway freight rates on farm pro-
ducts, carloads. including butter, eggs,
cheese, dressed poultry, cotton. tobac-
co. fresh and dried fruits and vege-
tables and wool, will be reduced 10
per cent January l., according to ali
official communication received Tues
day afternoon from the St. Paul Office
of the Great Northern railway by J.
II. Griffin, division freight agent for
the Great Northern railway. s
There will also be a reduction on
live stock ~6hipments. where reduc-
tons greater than ten per cent have
not already been recently made, ac-
cording to the communication. 1t is
expected that reductions IN rates; or
grain, grain products. hays and straw
will also be made effective January !
on a basis taking off one-half Of the
increase made August rs, 1920, 1t was
further stated. 2
Reductions are also expected to be
made on wheat and flour, hay and
straw, and 80 pei cent of new wheat
rates and coarse grains, the first OF
the year. .
ii - b. -. - A = = ro-s--E >e,,ytnM
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Herald Want Ads Bring Results.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-28
Movies, Jazz Dances
|. And Cigarettes Are
Bitterly Denounced

Chicago, Dec. 2s.-The movies, jazz
dancing and the cigarette as they af-
feet our morals, were bitterly de-
'nounced at today's session OF. the in
ternational conference. w. S. Flem-
ing. Chicago, manager of the National
Reform association addressed the
delegates on "the menace of the
MOVIES. while J.. Louis Guyan, a
dancing master, also of Chicago told
1.-The truth about jazz" and Mr., Guyon
told of experiments in his own danc-
ing academy about the manner in
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-28
To Have Legion Nights.

Y It's the fault of the player IL an up
right piano is a downright nuisance.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-28
which jazz music demoralizcd

DAME, J. kress Md, Of Washington
Sapitarium,S Washington. D. c., was
also a speaker on,the evils Of cigarette;
smokings.and.h lie told Of the relation Of
tho flag" to Crime and immortality
A.. D.$HaGpt,sD. D. executive secre-tf
tary of thSNsHonle Protective associa5gf
tionSWas aA3S n speaker. ]
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8-CENT FARE a n

st. Paul, Dec. 28.-District Judge
r. NJ. Catlin today made permanent
the injunction restraining the st. Paul
City Railway company from putting
into effect the 7-cent car fare ordered
by the state railroad and warehouse
commission. The present fare is 6
cents.
A temporary restraining order was
Catlin today held the railroad and
warehouse commission had no facts
or appraisal of the company's prop
erty before 1t on which to base an
order for an increase in fare. He
declares it is not the duty Of the state
to make insolvent utilities solvent.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-28
r RELEASED

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. Dec. 28.-The
Ann Arbor a ferry No. 6 which last
night was stuck in the ice off Sher-
wood Point lighthouse was later re-
leased by other vessels Of the fleet.
The ice bound vessel was not damag-
ed.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-28
CONCLUDED.

Lancaster, Wis, Dec. 28.-Prelimin-
ary hearing in the cases Of John.
,scllieffel. his son, William, n John
'Prochoska, held in connection with
the murder of Joseph Stake. wealthy
farmer, was concluded before Justicc
Burrowssshe late yesterday after
noon. The three men were held TO
trial at the February session Of the.
circuit court. &
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12

@. When was the seal of the
United States designed and what Is
on the other side of it?-W. r. +.
A. The seal of the United states
was decided upon June 20. 1882.
The diverse is the familiar side
bearing eagle. arrows, olive branch,
etc. The reverse which has never
been cut as part of the seal, shows
an unfinished pyramid, above
which is an eye in a blue triangle.
The lowest course of the pyramid
bears the Roman number
MDCCLXxvI. Beneath on a golden
scroll is the motto "Novis Ordo Sc
clorum'' CA new era in the ages)
and above the pyramid is the motto
"Annuit Coeptis' Gle prospers our
~beginning,)
Q. Are more men killed in Goa
mines or has the number decreas-
ed?-J. T.
A. The Bureau of Mines says that
the number is decreasing. During
the first eleven months of 1920. l.
9Ss men lost their lives in coal
mines, while 2.146 were killed dur
ing a corresponding period in 1919.
This department is working con-
stantly to lessen the hazards n
countered in mines.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12
MORT MOUTHS TO FEED.

Census figures will show that approximately
so per cent. of persons in America are engaged
in agriculture as an occupation as compared
with the total number of persons engaged in
all other occupations.
What this means is not clear unless the
figures for previous years are taken into COM
parison.
In 1920. 81 per cent. of persons in America
were engaged in agriculture.
In 1910 the number had fallen to II per
cent.
In 1870 It had fallen to 47per cent; In 1880
to A per cent; in 1890 to 80 per cent; in 1900
to IS per cent: in 1910 to 32 per cent; and now
probably 1t will be shown to be 80 per cent.
In 1920 a farmer had only to produce crops
for his own family and a small proportion of
the things eaten and worn by the family of one
engaged in another calling. Now he must grow
over three times as much as that needed for his
own family in order to supply In addition the
needs of the families of two others engaged in
some other calling. And he must supply the
needs in addition to those who have no occupa-
ton.
There has been much discussion as to the
reason for the movement from the farm to
the city, but the one thing which seems certain
is that it is our friend economic determinism"
at work.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12
@. who was the first hunger

Q. Who was the first hunger
striker %. E. D..
A. While this would be impossible
to state with certainty. 1t is recorded
that Agrippina, wife of Germanicus,
was banished by Tiberius to the is
land of Pandatarie. lear Naples,
where she voluntarily died of hun
ger in 33 A. ID.
Q. Do fish Slept. o. B.
A. The Bureau of Fisheries says
that fish do not sleep in the sense Of
closing their eyes. but rest quietly
in the water at times.
Q. How did coats Of arms or.gi-
nate &C. ii. L.
A. Coat of arms Is a relic of the
armorial insignia Of medieval times
and was embroidered upon the cloth
worn over the armor to render the
knight conspicuous in battle. All
the knights of the Middle Ages had
such coats Of arms, and many of
them have been retained by their
descendants.
@. Has the use of cigarettes in
creased since 1900?-B. N. d.
A. While the average number of
cigarettes made in 1s99-1901 was
5000, 000, 900. the total rose in 1919
to 1860, 900. 900. In weight of pro-
duct. smoking tobacco leads any
other tobacco product, and cigar
cites have passed cigars in amount
of leaf tobacco used in their manu-
ufacture.
@. What aype OF vessel has the
greatest roll and what does 1t
amount to ?-W. B. N.
A. The Navy Department says
that. generally speaking. the de-
stroyer has the greatest amount of
roll. The amount of roll in a very
high sea varies from about 40 to 45
degrees.
O. How much money has beer
collected by the Bureau of Internal
Revenue under, the War Revenue
Act of 1856. T.
A. According to a report for the
fiscal year ended June 80. 1920, the
operations of the Internal Revenue
Bureau during the year. under the
War Revenue Act of 1918 and other
Internal Revenue tax legislation,
have resulted in the collection of
S5,407,580.251 compared with $3.-
~S50.150.07S in the fiscal year ended
June 80. 1919Jan increase of ST.
5~57,430.17S.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12
rInuvaTING GRADE CROSSINGS.

The decision of the United States supreme
court UNFOLDING the Fielder grade crossing law In
the case Of the Erie railroad against the city OF
Paterson, is OF direct interest to Perth Amboy.
Il means that the fight in this city for grade
crossing elimination can proceed. The estab-
Eshment of a permanent grade for the railroad
will make IT possible for the erection OF a new
station. These things are of the utmost import
ance to the city.
OF course. the city plan enters into the mat
ter as it does in every thing that concerns the
city's growth and development. Elimination of
the grade crossings means that the tracks must
be either elevated. which will mean the erection
of a great wall of masonry through the center
Of the city. or 1t means the tracks must be de-
pressed with the streets passing over them. In
the final decision the city ought to have a great
deal to say and in order that the city can decide
for the future welfare of the people there ought
to be a comprehensive city plan in which the
whole matter is taken up in conjunction with
every other phase of the city's development. No
mistake should be made because once the tracks
are elevated or depressed they are fixed for all
time.
The same thing applies with reference to the
new station. When this new station Is built 1t
ought to be a union station. centrally located and
used by all the railroads entering the city. Such
a structure ought to be set off with a handsome
approach and broad plaza; it should be a station
that will at once impress upon all travellers
passing through here the progressiveness of
Perth Amboy. There is an ideal location for
such a station in the triangle formed by the
Central railroad on the east, the Lehigh Valley
railroad TO the north and west and New Bruins
wick avenue on the south. This would give a
convenient approach from Smith street, city
plan would see to that-and a plaza along New
Brunswick avenue which is a main artery of
travel. and also an approach from Washington
street.
All this is included In a most important de-.
velopment that is bound to come within the next
few years. Perth Amboy ought to be prepared
for It. The way to be prepared is to go after a
city plan in earnest and that means. appropriate
sufficient funds this year for the city plan COM
mission to actually do something worth while.
When the time comes-and 1t is coming sooner
than some may expect-for the cityto decide on
track elevation or depression and on the location
of a new station. Perth Amboy wants to be
able to act intelligently and with decision. With
u city plan the city oficials will know exactly
what they are talking about when they come to
discuss these matters with the railroad officials.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12
RIPPING RHYMES
BY Walt Mason.
LIBERTY

Said Madame RoIano, sadly, as to
her doom she walked, "Oh, Liberty,
how madly thy promises are mock
edl What crimes and mdsdemean-
ors are sprung in freedoms namei"'
And then the guillotiners suppressed
the noble dame. And still that name
is spoken, by tyrants. as of yore, to
peoples crushed and broken, and
wallowing in gore. And Russia's
crazy masters are talking Liberty,
and say, amid disasters. they'll make
the whole world free. The freedom
they're disbursing has shown itself
a snide: 1t sets the freed ones ours
Ing wherever it's been tried. True
Liberty" shrieks Trotsky, rs what
we have in mind" The nickel-in-
the-slotsky and wreck-the-country
kind. And while this Trotsky RACES
poor Russia's lying prone. and it
will take her ages to get back to
her own. And here's the thing that
beats me: In this fair land, CAD
zook, where purest freedom greets
me. wherever I may look, there are
some crazy buffers who boost that
Trotsky skate. watch Russia as she
suffers, and say he made her great
l wonder whats their notion in stay
ing here so long. when they could
GROSS the ocean and join that happy
throng?
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS

Any reader can get the answer to
any question by writing The Perth
Amboy Evening News Information
Bureau. Frederic ). Haskln. Direc-
tor. Washington. D. c. This offer
bureau cannot give advice on legal.
medical n financial troubles. II
does not attempt to settle domestic
troubles. nor to undertake exhaus-
tive research on any subject. Write
your question plainly and briefly.
Give full name and address nj en-
close two cents in stamps for return
postage. All replies are sent direct
to the inquirer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12
Asking the Impossible.

AsKIIZ Es l"poSHUFc.
you sent for me?" said the Great Detective.
Yes" we replied. you can trail anything
/ understand"
Anything agreed the Great Detective.
What can / do for youy"
II want you to follow the fashions for a
month" we announced.
"Baffled!" groaned the Great Detective, as he
keeled over in a faint.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12

The trouble with the girl who. looks well
a low-necked gown is that she can't even go to
a funeral without displaying her Wishbone.
Then there is the kind of man who will eat
horseradish on pie il he can't attract attention
any other way.
Beauty and Sense seldom come in the same
package the way Beauty and Nonsense do.
When a woman wants to see attractive hosiery
on display she looks in the show windows. But
a man looks somewhere else.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12
No Joke,

Though 1t Is true in many ways
That honest advertising pays;
1t will not pay, 1t seems to me,
To advertise your honesty.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12
MercYi

There is such a thing as OVERRIDING the EN-
dash as a substitute for profanity. We know
of a certain monthly magazine that won't use
such words as HELL" darn" devil" &C. And
we found this thrilling passage in a recent num-
ber:
81" he yelled. - and take We, We -
swab O. =. One o. these days yell go to =. an.
- IL saw -"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12
Can't Compromise, Jose.


(Ad In BeIen, On. Nj NeWs.1
Having my wife Elyira Delgado abandoned
her duties as my wife and refused to live with
me without any reason, I will not be responsible
from this date on for no account or compromise
whatever she may make in my name.
Jose Flores.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12

Anti-tobacco reformers had better keep quiet
or congress will pass a law telling them what
styles they may wear.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12

These pacifists hate force, you bet.
They're very fond of platitudes;
They won't strike enemies, and yet
They're busy striking attitudes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12

PRIVATE LESSONS in BATIK.
BLOCK PRINTING all crafts work
also oil and water color painting.
MRS. DANENHOWER.
225 Rector st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12

The caveman surpassed US physically and
he knew how to manage women. too.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12

Miss Flapper is an awful gusher when she
talks, isn't she % said Smith.
yes" agreed Jones. She could be arrested
for cruelty to adjectives."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12
BITS OF BYPLAY
BY Luke McLuke.
Copyright, 1870. by The Cincinnati Enquirer.
MaYhl
3y Luke McLnk

Oh my he acts so virtuousi
A pure, sweet thing Is Lout!
but maybe that's because the cuss
Has never been found out.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12
Paw Knows Everything

wilie-Paw, what is a White Slave?
Paw-Any man who is supporting a wife and
a family these days. my son.
- you come out In the kitchen and
I'll give you what you deserve, young man!
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12

Some men die easy deaths, while some die
hard. But what we started TO say was that /
VIII Dieruff is a candy salesman in Louisville
Ky.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12
paSa Tb,s In ym,r pocketbo4

A little bit of Taffy,
When a fellows here, Ill say.
Beats a ton of Epitaphy
After he has passed away.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12
FAR Warning!

And Pete WaIkup, the City Marshal of Gas
gov, KY, is likely to at any minute.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12
Names Is EaI

You can G. A. Prune on Rural Route No. 2
Nashville. Tenn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12

Our Daily Special
Glittering Generalities Soon Tarnish.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12
Betcha!

Betchai
Said old Mr.. Groves
To young Mr.. Peck;
"A boil on the stoves
Worth ten on your neck"
Luke McLuke.
Said young Mr.. Tarms
To old Mr.. Lee:
"A peach in your arms
Worth ten on a tree"
Hastings (Neb.) Tribune.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12

A Boston schoolboy was asked to define the
word "extradition." He stood up and replied:
when any big piece of news happens, a
newspaper gets out an extradition."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12

Things to Worry About.
A cub reporter makes a bare living.