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Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20

ness. The ring hndS Its Woy to
your lips slyly, reverently, as
thing still subtly aloof while belong
ing to yeu, and you bend your head
and instinctively invoke blessings on
the new life, and formulate an mar
ticuiate prayer that God will help
you to worthiness of the pure hand
SO soon to wear your wedding-ring.
Glove holds before you a fairy
mirror, in which the morrow's scene
depicts itself. You see the dear
form in snowy garments, inveloped
in lace, moving softly beside you up
the aisle. The beautiful hair is
crowned with !, orange flowers, and
the beautiful eyes meet yours with
tenderness in their clear depths. A
smile like April sunshine plays faint
ly about the sweet lips, and the hand
on your arm trembles little. The
organ peals with joyous movement
for space, during which you find
yourself before the alter; then it
ceases, and priest repeats. with
selemnity fitting the ceremony, the
strong comprehensive words which
bind two lives together for veal or
woe til death shall part them.
"Then, if you be a true man, up
on you comes swiftly the realization
of responsibility and sense Of
power over human happiness, to
make or mar it, and you gasp little
and shrink, then square your should
ers bravely with prayer in your
heart, and in your eyes sunrise oi
nobler, fuller dav. And beside you
stands the wonderful white robed
creature who is part from you, and
yet mystically part Of you, and a
miracle begin to unfold; for she is
your wife, and upon the third finger
of her left hand CLEANS your golden
wedding ring
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20

Indications point to very extrav-
agant session of the legislature-in
9act it looks as though the present
session would outrival all previous
sessions as far as extravaganza goes.
The appropriations asked for are
enormous and OF course large por-
slen of money demanded is for new
institutions. Right here we want to
so on record as being against any
znofe new state institutions at the
present time. We do not need
Shem, we have no nancy to support
Ahem, and just why the legislature
should want to impose extra burdens
upon the people Of North Dakota is
beyond our comprehension. 1t
would almost empty the United
States treasury to fulfill the demands
saf-a North Dakota legislature if full
sway was given. We want to see
Governor Shortridge veto any meas
ure that may pass for new institu-
1ions, and want to see the legislature
pass appropriation bills tor just what
IS necessary to-. properly maintain
sur public institutions in a credita-
4sae manner and no more. Some
uaen go to the legislature with the
4 Rdea that if they can get bill passed
for a new institution for his individ-
0al section of the state that he is a
great man and all that. That is en-
fsrely wrong. A legislator is sent to
Bismarck to look after the interest of
Ehe entire state and not to impose
additional burdens for the sake OF
getting an institution located at his
eOwn. Give us careful and judicious
legislation and North Dakota will
come out all right.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20
An Offfs.iaI Opinion.

To the Honorable Board of County
Commissioners of Griggs county:
You have submitted to me orally two
questions in substance rs follows:
First. The salary OF the county audi
tor Of Griggs county is fixed ut sll35 by
Sec. of Chap. SO, of the laws of 1891.
Is the auditor entitled to the fees of the
Office in excess of said $1135 up to
$4,000, or must he account to the coun-
ty and pay over all fees in excess of his
salary of S1l35 excepting fees for certi-
flying to deeds.
Second. Sec. G7 of the laws of 1890,
Chap. 1872, requires the auditor to give
to every person whose taxes are delin-
quent statement of the amount due,
which the taxpayer presents 10 the
treasurer when he pays his taxes. The
auditor of Griggs county has been
charging rs cents for this certificate,
claiming it under Sec. 8, Chap. 80, page
$40, Levisess code. Does the law au-
thorlze HIM to charge and collect tins
IS cents.
My answer to the first question is
that the auditor is not entitled to any
fees in excess of the amount of salary,
excepting what he may earn in certify.
ing to deeds. Ali other fees should be
deducted from the salary. Tho auditor
should keep correct record of all fees
received by him and should pay into
the county treasury every mi nth the
amount of fees received in exceA3 Of his
regular salary. The purpose of the
law is plain 1t is to limit the pay of
auditor to the amount as fixed by the
valuation of the county, and does not
contemplate that he shall receive sucl,
salary and all the fees of the office be.
sides, but practically precludes such a
construction.
The second question | must also
answer IN the negative. The making
and furnishing to every delinquent tax
payer a statement of the amount due is
one of the duties of his Office, and he is
no more entitled to receive pay for the
same than he is fer performing every
other official duty.
The law referred to does not apply
Using his seal or making his certificate
does not entitle ANY official to charge
for such seal or certificate, when
same is used or made in the discharge
of his official duties for which he is be.
ing paid by salary. The charging and
collecting this 25 cents is unauthorized
and illegal.
Although these questions were SUBJ
mitted to me orally, Ihave thought best
to reduce them and my reply to writing
that the board might have some author
ity for any action they might take.
Yours most respectfully,
DAVID BARTLETT,
States Attorney for Griggs County,
N. D..
&c to C. H. Olsby & Co., and got
their closin1 out prices.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20
ROACH Is AHEAD!
He receives ~ votes on the first
ballot, and is followed
closely by Muir, who
tallies I8 votes.
Senator Casey received 10 vote.
and raised one on the and
and 4th ballot
Special to GR1GGs Covn1zR:

Special to GR1Gds Coyn1ER:
BISMARCK, N. p, Jan. 18th 1898
-Ist ballot U. S.. Senator, Casey,
10, Roach 90, Muir IS, Worst II,
Smith 9, Kingman s, Anderson 8,
Saterland 3, Oliver 1. end ballot,
Casey II, Muir II, Anderson s,
Kingman s, Saterland 5, Oliver I,
Smith s, Worst IL, Roach %. 3rd.
ballot, Casey II, Muir II, Anderson
10, Kingman Z, Saterland 4. Roach
%, Oliver I, Smith s, Worst II,
4th ballot, Casey II, Muir II, An
derson 10, Kingman 9, Saterland 8,
Roach 20, Olivey 1, Smith 8, Worst
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20
EsLSNfATsCGx BUDGET
JAN. 18th, 1893.

IL DhfOR YOU RIEE:
just a few words to let your readers
know wha is going on here. The sena-
torship is an unknown dream-:. daze,
and gives the applicants the big head,
equal to a big drunk, so says Col. Plum
mer, and guess he knows. You can
rest assured that shall sit down hard
on extravagant legislation and upon
unjust appropriations was forced
to fight the speaker of the house, as
leader of the forces against the anti
option resolution. 1t is II special for
next Friday and there will be another
fight. look for the junketing town to
come up again. Had it carried before
it would have cost the state from $1,000
to $1,000, and what for-to see skele.
ton of II building. if the boys didn't get
thev5ig he;,ti-v before reaching 1t. Ii II
junket must be had, as far rs 1t lays in
my pAAscr, it must be at the individuals
expcrs / don't remember whether I
sent you All ltemized statement of the
whole number of employees ia the house
or not. SO l will herein send you such
statement hoping that you will publish
it just as it is and let the people Judge
of the actions of their servants In the
caucus previous to organizing the
house, there were II clerks, janitors,
sergcant-at-arms and pages, down on
the slate. First they elected Walsh
speaker, then elected the slate Of II. A
few days elapsed to enable the speaker
to appoint his committees. About
thirty.six committees in all. On Mon
day the 9th, after prayer by tho chap
lain and roll call, the speaker annouced
his committees, and contrary to all pre-.
cedents usurcd the power and cOntin-
ued right on and appointed Al clerks
and employees at one clatter, appointing
clerk for nearly every committee,
while or of those committees were
all that required clerks, while any one
of the members in the other committees
could have acted as secretary, when
required to write line or two of an
evening. Some of those clerks appoint
ed may never meet in committee
room. and may not work scarcely any
during the session. but will draw A to 5
dollars per day, and in all Justice, hon
esty and economy of the expenditures
of public funds should prevail equal
with, that of the individual. But, oh;
what do we fnd?-a place for the
division of the spoils, and since the
above two more are added, making 60
in all, and this, at the beginning of the
session. What will the end be- Some
of the better elements in the party res
possible for this, came to me two or
three times being ashamed of the
squanaering propensities-considered
it an outrage, and thought something
should be done to call halt, but when
we put in a resolution, drawing the
line, entering our protest against far
ther encroachments, those same men
helped to vote down our resolution.
don't know whether resubmission
would carry OF not--I hardly think SO.
There has been no shutting up of blind
pigs here, but the effect will not be as
the shutting up of other pigs-just the
reverse. They will grow lean, aud
would to God they may all die, but l
fear they will be fed q little OH the sly.
shall send you the journals and bills
as can get them.
II. Nc.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20
And Other Matters Interest
TO the Readers of the
Courier.
1ncluding Clippings From Our
Exchanges and Miscellane-
Gus Matters.

There are over sixty clerks and
~mployes In the North Dakota
house Of representative. and we guar
=antee that at least One-third are
unnecessary. What is the use of
such reckless expenditure Of the
public funds?
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20

The Lloyd and Watson block burned
down at Jainestows. Tuesday morning.,
Jan. II. Four firms lose their entirA
stock. The fire is thought to have oriki-
mated froE. furnace in the basement
Of Shaw & Co.'s store. The damage n
estimated 1T 81, 900. There WAS abouek
eJO. 900 insurance.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20
YOUR WEDDING
RING.

ssYou take from your pocket the
Ia9asnty casket," writes n. G. Nc
Clelland, in the February New Pc
aeesoa, 3and, with the shining circlet
= your fingers, fall a-dreaming Of
- things to be. In the sanctuary
- yeur heart, vows are registered
vows Of honor, Of truth, Of tender
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20

Jan. 7th, 1898.
There being no quorum present,
meeting adjourned by auditor until
Jan. 9th, 1898.
H Arestad,
Co Auditor.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20

Editor Tr,,bshaw, of the Courier, and
Landlord McCullech, Of the Palace ho-
tel, were in town Saturday from Coop.
erstown on their way to Blanchard,
and Of course Percy paid the Pioneers q
fratcrnal call. Percy is agenial and
wlole.soulcd gentlemen, and by the
way, gets out one Of the brightest and
nswsiest papers in the state, which the.
people Of Coopcrstown duly app eciate,
As is evident frop. their goodiy patron
age May your shadow never grow
less, Percy Hope Pioneer.
Thanks, friend Isenhnger, we can
heartily return the compliment in re-
gard to yourself and the Pioneer.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20

Jan. 9th, 1898.
The following commissioners being
present: JOS Buchheit, Andrew Torlin,
N Hey'Maingsen and VIM Sandy.
The board proceeded to elect Joseph
Buchheit chairman pro TEN. 49,.
Minutes OF last meeting read and APP
proved.
Moved and seconded that the board
adjourned.
Carried
Commissioners Buchhelt and Hem
mingsen having qualified board pro-
ccedcd to elect Joseph Buchheit rs
chairman for the ensuing year.
On motion, the bonds of the follow
ing county officers were approved.
NicoIai Swcnson, Oscar ID. Purinton,
Rollcf Berg, David Bartlett, Peter T.
| Nelson, Theodore L Kerr, I Greenland,
III Ares!ad and w C I ntt,,.
| On motion the bond Of Ole Croft as
custodian of the township dog fund
was approved.
The following bills were on motion
allowed: III
w H Carleton, 4th quarters
salary rs states attorney. IS 1?5 90
The Settler, subscription for
1892, 92,.............. $3.50. 5 90
+ Greenland, sundries. ....... 70 90
Griggs Courier, printing, amt
of claim SlS9.13, allowed at. 156 90
Peter i Nelson, one years sal.
ary on Druggist permit. 30 90
T + Kerr, ) months salary as
county PHYSICIAN. ..... 90 33
L Kerr, 5 months SALARY Ss
county superintendent OF
schools 80 w
Maynard Crane, lumber for
culyerts. ...... ~. ~ W
Anton Engcr, year, 3 days,
services rs county treasurer, 1912 90
Anton fuger, postage from May
90 to Jan '93..............y.. 13 OO
H Arestad, postage and freight, 20 80
Nelson l. Hodge, mdse. .....!. 30
Nugent & Brown, blanks and
books. ..................y. >. IA w
Walker Bros blanks and books 33
The Herald, tax receipts, :! -. 45 90
Rollef Berg. postage, e,...... 10 Oh
The following bills were OH lNotion
rejected:
Geo d Barnard, stationery. ....s 90
Mic Green. % days attendance
| on VIM Kcrber. 9l 90
N A Iverson, 3 days labor in
auditors e'lice. ........... 9 90
Moved and seconded that the interest
on the notes given by Anton Enger in
settlement of the money lost through,
the failure of the bank of Cooperstown
be rcmiited.
| Carried
Moved and seconded that the board
adjourn NATL January 10th 1893, at 9
O'Clock a. m.
H Arestad,
Co Auditor.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20

Jan. 9th, 1S93.
There being no quordm present,
meeting adjourned by auditor until
Jan. 9th, 1898.
H Arastad,
Co Auditor
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20
Don't fail to take advantage Of the
clearance sale ut Whidden's.

James Riley was hauled mp for being
drunk and disorderly. Saturday night,
and landed in the jug" He was
brought before Judge Warner Monday
and fined SO or five days in Jail. He
the took five days.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20

January Sd, '98.
There being no quorum present,
meeting adjourned by auditor until
Jan. Alb, 1893.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20

Jan. 9th, 1893.
There being no quorum present
meeting adjourned by auditor until
Jan. 9Th, 1898.
II Arestad,
Co Auditor.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20
II. Arestad,
Co. Auditor.

JANUARY 4, 1913
There being no quorum present,
meeting adjourned BY auditor until Jan
9TH, 1898.
II Arcstad,
Co Auditor.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20

Editor Trubshaw of the Courier, and;
j. II. McDermott, CAME in from Coo r.
erstown today. They will go to Bis
marck tOmorrow.-Alert.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20

Wheat has advanced but we are still
Offering flour Mt very low figures. Take.
advantage of this sale 1T Whidden's.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20

Rev. T. H.. Shsckler, of Bismarck,
will help in the revival meetings in tho
Methodist church ncxt week and will,
stay over Sunday the Goth.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20

Emil Marquardt has moved his buildr
ing that stood faceing Lehman ayenne
across the block on hlrrell avenue.
He is having it rsmodled and fitted up
for rent or sale.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20

Our entire stock of clothing and
gents furnishing goods will be closed
out al your own prices.
G.. II. OLsBY & Co.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20

On acsount Of room we must close
out our stocks of clothing and Gonta.
Furnishing Goods regardless Of cost.
G.. II. OLsBY q Co.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20

The COURIER. Office has turned out
some nice dance programmes for the
ball next Friday. The programme alse-
is we'll worth the price of u ticket.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20
Fresh oysters at Whidden's.

Rev Geo. Il. Searles has been on tha>
sick list this week.
ID. r. Davis left yesterday morning
for his old home in Mich.
Bargains in all wool hosiery at Whid-.
den's.
A. L. Bowdeh has been u little UNDER
the weather his week.
Attend the closing out sale at G. III;
Olsby's, aud see their bargains.
The W. c. 4. U. will meet at Mrs. r.
NJ. Cowen's, Tuesday, Jan "a ut 4 p m.
Ollieial proceeding Of the county
board Of commissioners appear IN this
issue.
Have you heard that c. H. Olsby &
Co., are closing out their stock of
clothing.
O Ivers>m & Co.. have u special an
nouneement in This. weeks issue Of the
COURIER. Read it,. ~
The quarterly conference viii be held
ut the residence of Rev. HDclsing ON
Friday 27th at 9 p. M.
Oar prices on underwear meves.it off
at lively rate and still we can give
you amy size at Whiddcn's.
j. III. McDerns,tt and Ye Editor, left
Tuesday morning for Bismarck, toat-
tend the senatorial contest
Charley johnson, while engaged at
his workshop Wednesday afternoon.
fell and dislocatcd his elbow.
Miss Emma Hegberg left for Courts-
nay, Monday morning, where she goes
to join her sister, Nlys. John Ruab.
Wheat has advanced. but we are still,
Offering flour Mt very low figures. Take
advantage of this sale 1T Whidden's.
Editor Trubshaw of the Courier, and
j. II. McDern,ott, CAME in from Coop
erstown today. They will go to Bis
marck tomorrow. w.-Alert.
Rev. +. H.. Shsckler, of Bismarck,
will help in the revival meetings in tho
Methodist church ncxt week and will
cf.v ovor Sunday hs, COfh
The COURIER. Office has turned out
some nice dance programmes for the
ball next Friday. The programme alse-
is well worth the price of a ticket.
On account Of room. we must close
out our stocks of clothing and Gonts.
Furnishing Goods regardless Of cost.
G. II. OLsBY 4 Co.
Emil Marquardt has moved his build-
ing that stood facing Lehman ayenue
across the block on Rurrell avenue.
He is having it rsmodled and fitted up
for rent or sale.
This week we have special low prices
on all kinds of footwear at Whidden's.
Mr. Rollin G. Cooper wishes tore
turn his gratitude, through tho columns
of the Courier, to those friends, who 50
promptly came to the rescue at the
time of the fire at the elevator.
DR.. Carl Rasmussen, veterinary sur>
geon ana dentist Oiiiae at
Almklov's drug store, A graduate Of
the State Veterinary College of Dem
mark.
l.. A. Ueland, who being out to par
ty up to CLOCK in tilo morning, was
acciacntIy locked out OF his boarding
house, and froze his hands. Fears are
ntsrtained that he viii: loose both OF
his hands.
Don't fail to take advantage OF the
clearance sale ut Whidden's.
James Riley was hauled mp for being
drunk and disorderly. Saturday night.
and landed in the jug" He was
brought before Judge Warner Monday
and fined SO or five days in jail. He
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20

A. L. Bowdeh has been u little UNDER
the weather his week.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20

Rev Geo. Il. Searles has been on tho
sick list this week.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20

DR.. Carl Rasmussen, veterinary sur>
geoa ana dentist. Oiiiae at
Almklov's drug store A graenats OF
the State Veterinary College of Dem
mark.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20

Miss Emma Hegberg left for Courts-
nay, Monday morning. where she goes
to join her sisten, Nlss. John Ruab.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20

This week we have special low prices
on all kinds of footwear at Whidden's.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20

ID. Davis left yesterday morning
for his old home in Mich.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20

Attend the closing out sale at G. HI
Olsby's, aud see their bargains.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20

Mr.. Rollin G. Cooper wishes tore
turn his gratitude, through tho columns
of the Courier, to those friends, who 50
promptly came to the rescue at the
time of the fire ut the elevator.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20

L. A. LELAND, who being out to a par
ty up to olock in tlla morning, WAS
accidently locked out of his boarding
house, and froze his hands. Fears are
ent srtained that he viii: loose both of
his hands.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20

Bargains in all wool Hosiery Mt Whid-..
den's.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20

Charley johnson, while engaged at
his workshop Wednesday afternoon.
fell and disl0cated his elbow.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20

Jan. 10th, 1898.
Board met according to adjournment
January 10th, 1898, at Ga. m,
Present. Joseph Buchheit, Andrew
Torfin, n Hemmlngsen and VIM San
dy.
On motion The bond OF Henry Retz.
laff as county justice of the peace was
accepted.
On motion the following bills We're
allowed.
Alex Utrpuhart carpenter work s 10 90
Emil Marquardt, ice bill for
'92 :. 10 90
j C Flynn, tlr:,yage. -. ....... 2 90
H Arestad, tax sale,certifcates. C1 25
Oscar d Purimtsn, postage. -. 2 20
Gull River Lumber Co., lumber
and coal. 80 40
John Syverson. radse. 81 OF
Anton Engcr, " ......... 36 81
lW H Carleton, board and
clothing fer Mabel Virgo. 40 05
Mrs B B Brown, boarding Miss
FRANKIE Rouse II weeks. 80. 33 90
r Z Nelson, salary rs county
Judge, 800 90
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20

Have you heard that C. H. Olsby s.
CO., are closing out their stock of
clothing
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20

The W. G. 4. U. will meet ut Mrs. II.
Nj. Cowen's, Tuesday, Jan "a at 4 p m.
Official proceeding Of the county
board OF commissioners appear IN this
isSue
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20

&c to C. H. Olsby & Co., and got
their closing out prices.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-01-20

0 Ivefs>n s. Co.. have y special an
nouneement in This weeks issue Of the
COURIER. Read it,; ~
The quarterly conference wielibe held
at the residence of Rev. Hnclsing ON
Friday 27th at ap. m.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-11-09
The ST. MARY's ELECTION

THE ST. MARY's ELECTION
st. Mary's has gone Republican.
The entire Democratic ticket is de-
feated. But for the treachery of
so-called Democrats the result would
have been different. The defeated
ticket had the earnest support of
the true Democracy of the county
and was backed by the best element
of the Republican party. There
was no dispute about the fairness
of the Democratic nominations, but
men who went into our primaries
and afterwards attended Demo-
cratic Convention knitted the ticket.
To the credit of the Republicans
who fought with us it can truthfully
bG said that those of them who
did not refuse to participate in their
party primaries believed that fraud
had been perpetrated upon them
and that they were thus absolyed
from any party allegiance. The
Democracy conducted clean cam
paign and We regret that because
of the circulars sent out just before
election to incite the preiudices of
our colored population, We cannot
say the same for the Republicans.
But though we deprecate the means
taken to accomplish it, We acknow-
ledge our defeat and with thanks to
the true men who so nobly stood
by us, the ditor-candidate returns
to his desk and pledges himself in
the future as in the past, to faith
fully perform the duties of his
station.