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Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1902-03-14

The Judges charge was in his usual
clear and comprehensive manner. The
jury Immediately retired to their
rooms, and have since been holding
two sessions day, and have already
disposed of several cases. The first
before the petit jury was Andrew Sla-
ter, Of Winona, for selling whisky to
Indians. The court appointed Attor-
ney Patterson to defend Slater. The
jury we're out but a few minutes and
returned with a verdict OF guilty"
The defendant was sentenced to serve
six months in the sBurleigh county jail
and to pay a fine Of 5000. Slater is a
colored manNand has lived around Wi
mona for many years. Jos. Fuller, au-
other resident of Winona, was the
next man to be tried, his case occupy
ing only a short time, and verdict
being returned against him. He was
sentenced to sixty days in Bismarck
jail and u fine OF sl0o for similar
offensc.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1902-03-14
METAUEN TAKEN.
The Beers Capture The British
General, Lord Jfcthuen. and
Defeat His Forces.

An Associated Press dispatch dated
London, March 10th, says:
'"The news received to-day from
South Africa has cast a gloom over the
city, and there is much excitement
around army headquarters. The ru-
NOR of the disaster to Gen. Mcthuen
is confirmed. He was captured, and
with him four pieces Of artillery, by
the Beers under DclaYey. Lord
Methuen was severely wounded III one
OF his, knees. Three British officers
and 3S men were killed in the conflict,
and officers and 72 men were wound
ed. The number Of missing is over
200, including one officer. The Beers
captured the British baggage and a
large amount of ammunition.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1902-03-14
BURNED TO DEATH.
The Explosion of a Bottle OF
Kerosene Results Fatally in
q FeU Hours. ....

Monday morning Katharine, daugh-
ter of Jakob Kicker, residing about 81
miles south Of Linton, was fatally
burned by the explosion of a bottle
containing kerosene, which she was
pouring upon fire in stove at her
home. DIR. Hogue was called to oattend
the sufferer, and he<found her ter
ribly burned over the larger part Of
her body, her face being badly injured,
although her eyes were apparently not
blinded, She died Il few hours after
she was injured. The funeral took
place Wednesday. Katharine was
about fourteen years old. There is
much sympathy for the parents, who
are honest, hardworking people.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1902-03-14

WHENEVER there afjses a discussion
of concern to the people OF this state,
In which conflicting interests are 6p-
posed, you will always find some wise
and uper-conservative person or per-
sons who rush into print and, regard
less Of the merits Of the case, express
themselves as being sure that by the
discussion each side is injuring the
interests OF both, etc. That is a
queer view Of moral ethics, yet it is
the view taken by the Bismarck Trib-
une. That paper very much fears that
WinshipiAnd Worst will hurt the in
terests Of both the state university and
the agricultural college by their spir-
tied discussion as to the why's and
wherefores for the intoduction of GER
tain bills in congress regarding an ap-
preparation for a state school or schools
Of mines. The Record looks at the
matter in an altogether differeDtlight.
Either Winship or Worst is right, and
the one who is right is entitled to pub
He Endorsement. The writer has read
everything that has so far enlanated
from both sources, and, as we see 1T,
Winship has been downed at every
point. The fact is that the people
in this part Of the state, at least
are is sympathy with the agricultural
college, and are not badly infatuated
with the conglomeration Of aristocrats
who run the institution known as the
state ugiversity-an institution that
has always been demanding a little the
longest end of the appropriation seesaw
at each session of the legislature. And
1t causes a smile to come over the faces
Of most people when they read Win
ships slurs at Worst as a ''political
president" of the agricultural college.
Asa matter Of fact, there is more pol.
itics in U. methods in day than there
is in "A. @. methods in a year. As to
Worst being a politician, down here
his old neighbors have wondered that
{ it was possible for him to be as silent
AA oAiC AAt4yVCA VI pOAACASo ao nC At1o
been since lie took charge of.the farm
ers' school at Fargo We do not be-
lieve that the Herald has helped the
~. to any appreciable extent by the
attack, especially in the matter Of
friendly legislation, There is another
thing that is certainly beyond dis
pute, II comments in our state ex-
changes may be relied upon:s The peo-
pie Of this agricultural state care much
more for the success of the A.sC than
for the success Of the u, which latter
sciieel many people believe to be lux
ury decaue in advance Of. the states
present requirements. We do not re-
member to have heretofore read a
newspaper article In dispafagendAt of
Mr.. Worst's course as preside ehf Of the
"A. Ct, but railways praise for the energy
and enthusiasm OF himself and his as
sociates, who have trebled the attend
ance at the farmers school and quad
rupled itsinfiuence for practical good.
80 q |
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1902-03-14


In Minnesota the, constitution re-
Quires that an amendment to the in.
strument, before it becomes law, must
receive a majority of all the votes
cast at an election. The legislature
recently in session had before 1t a
proposed amendment requiring only
a majority Of the votes cast on an
amendment to make it a law. Had
the North Dakota law required Il
majority of all the votes cast in order
to adopt an amendment, we would
not now be working under the hypo-
crite-making prohibby law that is
continuously stirring up trouble all
oEer the state. Several thousand
voters did not vote on the sumptuary
amendment, and. as It was, there was
but u meager majority OF 1,1oo in its
favor.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1902-03-14

70 THOSE who know Editor JEWELS
real sympathies in the matter of en-
forcement of the prohibition law it is
amusing as we'll as disgusting to read
the Tribune's virtuous appeals for the
enforcement Of the prohibby fad. He
speaks of the old-time liquor dealers
with brick buildings being driven
from The business. AS a matter Of
fact, the old-time responsible dealers
continued the business until recently,
when they were driven from it by the
sudden conversion Of Editor Jewell
ct al. to new methods. Ole of the
chief objections to the prohibby law
IS that 1t allows politicians with no
fixed principles to exploit their poli-
tical ambitions at the expense of the
public and OF their old-time friends.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1902-03-14
DEATH OF 4 CHILD.
Her Parents Being Dowieite$,
a Physician Is Not Called
to attend, Her.

Pollock Progress: Little Ethel Nor.
ris, the four-year-old daughter Of Sir.
and Mrs. VIM. Morris, Of Dale, EN-
mons county, N. d., died early Satur-
day morning of diphtheria. The little
girl had been sick for nearly two
weeks, but, owing to the peculiar re-
ligious views OF her parents, no medi-
Cal attendance was summoned. Two
other children in the family were also
sick with the same disease; but, after
the death Of their sister, they were
treated by DR.. Shockey and are now
recovering. The Morrises are Dowie-
ties, and believe in healing by calling
divine aid-or, rather, aid from Dowie.
An attempt was made late Saturday
night .hys other Dowieites to send a
telegram to Dowie, in Chicago, to
pray for the child; but the little girl
was dead before the message was sent.
It is to be sincerely, hoped that this
sad example will put an end, in this
vicinity, to people Vinning their faith
to the great Chicago impostor. Pub
lie sentiment is very strong here
against the practice Of these people in
not calling physician In case OF se-.
we're sickRess, and, If it is long persists.
ed In, the guilty ones will be made to
feel the force OF the law.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1902-03-14

WE can hardly believe that Andrew
Slater sold whisky to the Indians.
Andrew has had, during his many
years residence in Emmons county, a
reputation for forethought, and we do
not believe that, with such q dearth
of liquor as there is in this part Of the
world, Andrew would be SO foolish as
to deprive a onstftutionally thirsty
colored person Of good red fre-water
for the purpose Of wasting it on an
unappreciative aborigine:
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1902-03-14
First publication. Feb. .2l-Last, March %. !
Notice OF Mortgage Sale.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
lLyered BY Chris tine Thompson aud ois
Thompson. m3rtgaSo,s, 70 Frances y; Bach,
ber. 4. D. sos, and fled for record in tho
Office OF the kesister Of poeds Of Emmons
18th day Of November, A. D. 1905, aud re-
corded corr In Book OF mortgages, on pages lsA
premises In such mortgage and hereinaftsp
described, at the front door OF the court.
house In the county of Enmons and state Of
North Dakota. ut the hour OF o'clock y b.,
on the 9th day OF April. A. D.. 1909, to ssts
tSfy the amount due upon such mortgage ON
the date of:ssle. The premises described ii
such mortgage. and which Will be sold ss
satisfy th1e same. are located In Emmons
county, North Dakota. and described as fol-
lows. to-wlt; The northeast quarter Of ssc-
dred twenty.ninc u2Ol north, Of range
seyenty-six q 9, west Of the Fifth r. N (.
. There will be due on such mortgage at the
date OF sale the sum OF five hundred hfty -ons
t66 dollars, besides costs of foreclosure. Ess
Dated February IL. DOG. S{s ~ s55sss
FRANCIS Al. BACH, MortSagee.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1902-03-14
THE people Of this state apprecta

The people of this state appreciate
the good that is being done by the
state agricultural college at Fargo. II
they must continue to pay taxes to
support local high school at Grand
Forks, they will not take kindly to
the jealous attempts Of the Grand
Forks semi-pop contingent to injure
an INSTITUTION that is filed with hum
dreds Of farmers sons and daughters.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1902-03-14

is willing to leave his homestead and
go to his wife's homestead to reside,
that is all that is necessary. Under
such conditions the wife can, when she
makes proof, swear that she has, with
her family, resided continuously on
her land. Its the same if she mar
.ries a man who has no homestead.
But man and woman who each have
homestead claims cannot legally prove
up on both them, and it is simply
a loss Of time and money for them to
attempt to do SO. y
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1902-03-14

PREsIDENT RoosEvRLr has in
formed the officials OF the various
railway companies who had organized
themselves into associations for the
purpose Of violating the Interstate
commerce laws that the attorney
general will at once proceed to enforce
the laws. 1t is time that it should be
done.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1902-03-14

Now THAT the Schley contr oversy
has been settled finally by President
Roosevelt, and settled as Secretary
Long believed all the time that it
should be settled, Mr.. Long has
handed in his resignation. His sue
cessor is Representative Moody, of
Massachusetts,.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1902-03-14

How quiet the Fargo Forum, the
Bismarck Tribune and the other rail-
way merger newspapers have. been
since President Roosevelt and the
attorney general of the United States
took up the cudgels to protect the
people against prospective extortion.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1902-03-14
DIPETHERIA.
Death of q Child, u Few Miles
from Linton, Supposedly from
This Dreaded Disease.

A child of Christof Fauth, who lives
about eight miles southeast OF Linton,
died Saturday with what the father
says was sore throat, and two other
children are i'll with the same COM
plaint. 1t is believed that the disease
is diphthcria. No physician was in at
tendance. The matter should receive
prompt attention.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1902-03-14

MARX MURPHY, brother of Major
Murphy, Of Minot, is being tried in
the United States court in Bismarck
on a charge of holding up the govern
ment while he was a deputy collector
of revenue near the Canadian border.
And still that $3.50 owing to the Rec
ord for subscription doesn't make it's
appearance from Ward county.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1902-03-14
In Fe4eraI Cosrt ae sisn arck.

Bismarck Palladium: Judge Ami;
don did not charge the grand Jury un.
TIL ednesday morning. Frank Hale
was appointed foreman and the jury
was sworn IN BY Clerk Montgomery.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1902-03-14

The Grand Forks Plaindealer, under
its new management, evidently does
not intend to pose as an understudy
for Winship. While Carruth was in
charge the P. D. was simply an echo
Of the Herald. The people of the state
are also to be congratulated on the
fact that there is now one editor of q
state daily who dares to express his
convictions regarding the yillainous
statute that allows some prohibition
fanatic who may occupy position as
district Judge to send men to the peni-
tentiary without trial by jury.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1902-03-14

GEORGE j. DOUGLAS, one of the
early-day editors OF the Winona Times,
is now the editor of the Graphic, a
new paper published at Winthrop,
near Boston, Mass. The paper is neat
geographically and able editorially.
George left hosts OF friends in North
Dakota when he went east, and they
wish him unbounded success mid the
effete-or big disqualification of Yam
keedom. But 1t must be terribly
hard for a North Dakota old-timer to
have Providence fix things so that he
is compelled to pass his life in such a
circumscribed section as e&England,
where "keep-off-thagrass" signs and
other limitations d the individual
prerogative meet one at every turn.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1902-03-14
First publication, Feb. 2l-II2st, March II,
Notice 10 Creditors. S y =. ~ q

Notice 10 Creditors .1i siEs T
In the matter Of the estate OF Samuel Streng,
deceased: sE55 r p. =
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN BY THE
undersigned. II. a. Armstrong, .adminia..
the township OF Hillsborough, in The county
OF Somerset and state Of New Jersey, de,
ceased. to the creditors Of, and all pers7ns
hibit them, with the necessary vouchers,
within four months after the first publics-S
tiOn Of this notice, to said administrator, Ut
county, North Dakota. -
Dated February H. 1902.
II. A. ARMSTRONG, Administrators,
First publication on the 21st day OF Febru,
ary, A. u. 1902. Il
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1902-03-14
no YOU WANT 4 GOODEJOnf

BO ROU lNYANTA GOOD , Obj
We Wanta bright man will, light,
team to work IN Emmnns county,
Steady work and good wages to the.
right man. References required. For,
particulars, address Koch r.. CO.,
Nyinona, Minl, & sss S..s
The Topeka state journal., 1902-07-24
Peter Mcdonald Triumphs Over
= immigration Pool.
TRYING TO BUY HIM OFF
Railroads Must Get Him Out of
Immigrant Business.
Plan of Percentages Said to
Have Been Adopted.

Peter Mcdonald, once a poor man,
has forced all the big railroads in the
country to acknowledge him as their
equal, as a dangerous competitor to the
purpose of the so-called immigration
pool" He had made himself one of the
chief objects of the oft repeated con-
ferences of the immigration bureau or
the western railroads, and has at last
it is reported, compelled the roads to
offer him an immense sum to quit the
business of immigration agent.
1t is said that Mcdonald has been
given the choice of two things; either
to accept a large cash gift and retire
from business, or to abandon his private
enterprises and accept a position at
princely salary in the immigration bu-
reau. 1t is not known which of these
alternatives Mcdonald will choose.
Mcdonald has become millionaire
through the immigrant business, and
has been the big thorn in the side of
the railroads ever since they began
Donald refuses to quit business to
please the railroads, and he always
finds some road which will deal with
him and pay him a big commission for
business.
Call has been issued for a meeting of
the advisory committee of the immi-
grafton bureau, when it is believed that
all difficulties over the immigrant situ-
alton will be settled. A plan of per-
centages is said to have been adopted
or worked out which will meet the ap
proval of all Interested What the plan
is none would say. 1t was learned,
however, that it comprises settlement
for all time with Peter Mcdonald, pro-
vided such can be arranged upon terms
satisfactory to every one.
The immigration pool of the railroads
is formed for the purpose of dividing
up among the various westbound rafl-
roads the immigrant traffic which is
constantly pouring in at New York In
many ways the pool is a good thing, ac-
cOrding to the government officials. 1t
put stop to the competition for i'm
migrant traffic, which competition US
ually resulted disastrously to the imml-
grants. Sometimes the immigrants
were virtually kidnapped, and forced to
go west on some road to some part of
the country to which they did not want
to go, or to some part which was unde-
sirable a place of residence. The ig-
nOrance of the average immigrant, and
his inability to speak English made him
easy prey for the rival railroad agents.
Under the operation of the immigra-
tion pool, each road is given its share
of the business, and competition is
eliminated from the business.
Peter Mcdonald, however, has been
able to maintain his Independent immi-
grafton agency in spite of the pool. He
was such a power in the immigra ton
business, that, as stated above, he was
able to induce liberal concessions Sc
cretly from some railroad for the sake
of securing the large amount of business
which he had it in his power to route
With Mcdonald removed from the field
Of competition, the railroads would have
things practically all their own way
and the immigration pool would be able
| to operate much more smoothly and
successfully.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-07-24
ABOUT RAILROAD PEOPLE.

week account of sickness.
John Shuart coach truck workman,
has been out of his place for three days.
Louis Porcellon, blacksmith helper, is
in the company hospital here for a few
days.
Thomas Wallace, locomotive painter.
has taken up his brush again after short
lay off.
William Kafton, a helper to the boiler
makers, has been sick and unable to be
at his post of duty since Monday.
John McHugh, who dispenses the paints
at the paint shop, was out on account of
a slight indsposition Wednesday.
Andrew Hartwick, of the water
service, is watching the machine shop
nights in place of Edward Dyer.
Nels. Olson, helper on one of the fur
and unable to do his work for three days.
George W. Burnham. who was hired
about a week ago for services in the boil
er shop, drew his time Wednesday fore
noon.
Locomotive 60 an eight wheel Manches-
ter, said its farewells to the back shop
this morning and was ready for trial spin
today.
Oscar Meyer, locksmith in the water SER
vice, stood guard over the coach shop
Wednesday night, taking the place of
Fred Beeler.
George Scheuerman has been substitute
ing as night patrolman in the planning mill
during the sickness of the regular man in
that department.
James B. Swan, foreman of the brass
foundry, left with his family Wednesday
for Colorado summer resorts to be gone
some weeks.
Some weeks ago the boilermakers began
the pump house. Wednesday it was being
Put in place and will be ready for use in
The Topeka state journal., 1902-07-24
TAKE 1T INTO POLITICS.
Railroad Men Will Try to Elect Their
Own Sheriff

The railroad men of San Bernardino
have decided to try to secure the election
of a railroad man to the office of sheriff.
This may be for the purpose of assisting
strikers in future difficulties with rail-
roads. The following com munication to
the San Bernardino Transcript is signed
by committees representing the firemen,
conductors and engineers Of the Southern
California railway:
1.-The locomotive engineers of the South
ern California railway well other
labor organizations have concluded that
they will do everything in their power to
secure the nomination of one of their
number, Mr.. VIM. J. Phillips, to the office
of sheriff, and afterward use honorable
means to secure his election. 1t is a well
known fact that the labor vote in San
Bernardino county is very large, not only
in the city of San Bernardino, but at Bar
stow and Needles. both of which places
have declared themselves in favor of our
candidate. We respectfully ask you to
publish this on behalf of the labor organi-
cations and to make any comments you
deem proper. 1t might be well to add.
however, that we do not only desire the
nomination of our candidate, Mr.. Phillips,
but we demand this recognition
The Topeka state journal., 1902-07-24
SEIZED A STREET.
Santa Fe Said to Be in Conflict With
Colorado Springs

The Denver News says in a special from
Colorado Springs:
THE Santa Fe Railroad company made
an attempt this morning to seize the city's
thoroughfares across the company's tracks
on Huerfano street, by running continu-
alton of puzzle switch across the street,
practically closing it to all traffic. This
high-handed action means war to the
death between the city council and the
company. When the attempted steal was
brought to the attention of the council to-
night it aroused storm of protest and 1t
was ordered that officer be stationed
at the endangered crossing for an indefi-
mite period. with strict orders to arrest
any switchman crew that caused the
street to be blocked longer than the or
dinance permits.
About 8 o'clock the company set twenty
men to work to put in a fifty-foot spur.
the tracks for which were prepared be-
forehand. The work was rushed to the
limit. SO that by o'clock connections
were completed. In attempting to block