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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-06-10
ATTACKS TRACTION PROPERTY.

Attorney Holds Up Company for Fees.
Claimed to Be Due Him.
Lexington, KY, June 7.-Office fur.
aiture, fixtures, franchises and effects
Of the Blue Grass Consolidated Tsac.
ton company, headed by Senator
George Davis of Detroit, and capital
lied at s70O0,000, have been attached
by M. c. Afford on an alleged account
Of $1,000 attorneys fees. Davis is in.
the city. The company proposed to,
build a network of interurban traction
lines in the Blue Grass region, and HAS.
begun work
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-06-10

Judging from the crop predictions,
the man behind the pillow is going to
see to it that his country remains in
the front rank of prosperity nations
for another year.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-06-10
PlTiFUL INCIDENT.
Young Boys Lure Companion to a
Watcry Grave.

Watcry Grave.
Blackjack, MINI, June Z. N Th9
mains or Bert Davis, o seventeen
year-old son OF Fred Davis. who was
drowned here, were recovered after
several hours search. He was found
with his arms tightly gripping piling
several feet under water. He met his
death while trying to learn to swim
He was in boat and several of the
other boys with him dared him to
dive, threatening If he did not, to cap
size the boat. He dove and never came
up.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-06-10
SHOT BY BURGLARS.
Prominent Young Man at Lexington Is
Found Dead.

Lexington, KY, June Z. William
Boston, aged twenty-five, oea Ct the
most prominent young M, IN this
county, was found dead In tie ard OF
his home, five miles from the city,
with a bullet hole in his forehead. The
presumption is that he was slot by
burglars. Bloodhounds Will be used
to track the murderer.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-06-10

Not that it will do any good to recall
tt-but do you remember that thirty
one persons were killed and 2,772 in
jured in the Fourth Of July celebra'
tons last year?
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-06-10

The objection is not SO much to tax
ing the liberty bell to Boston as 1t Is
to parading an unnecessarily large
number of local statesmen along with
it.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-06-10

The president did not speak softly
to the boy who called him Teddy, and
it may be hoped that the boy subse-
uuently made the acquaintance OF
small but tough stick welded briskly
by the paternal hand.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-06-10
/ Killed His stepmother

Loogoote, Ind, June Mrs. Addie
Lyons OF Killeon was shot and killed
by her stepson last night. The young
man escaped and search Is being
made for him. No cause is known for
the crime. ..-.,------.. ,--.-----.I
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-06-10

Morristown, N. j., which has sew
enty-five resident millionaires land =
bankrupt city treasury, is inclined to
protest against its fate.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-06-10

The Ann Arbor medical student who
left behind him "a hair-raising note"
may be tie inventor of a new hair
tonic.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-06-10

A good name is better than great
riches, but to banks scrutinizing the
SIGNATURES behind note good name
means great riches.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-06-10

It would be just like some grasping
monopolist to organize popcorn trust
and merge it with the new peanut
combine.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-06-10

When a man can't 60 to an after.
noon tea with his wife because he has
q directors meeting, 1t is sign that
it is the horseracing season.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-06-10

A germ has been discovered that
generates fevered frenzy indicated
by a mad desire to haul up carpets
and scrub floors.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-06-10

Japan is going to spend more than
100000 for her navy. And if she is
going to war with Russia she will
ueed to.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-06-10
RICH, EUT DIES IN sQUALoR.
Eccentric Bachelors Fortune Found
EGried in Fruit Cans.

Caro-, Mich, June Z. William NJ
Bell, IA eccentric bachelor who lived
alone in sGua!or and wrctcilcdness on
his farm ,niie from Caro-, was found
dead ia bed Thursday. Yesterday
more tia: $4,000 was found hidden in
his wuo'.sacd. Government bonds
worth $3,CHn were found and $4,000
was lCcatCl hurled in fruit cans.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-06-10
Aged Man Fatally Hurt.

La Crosse, Wis. June Z. - Andrew
shevek, aged q wealthy farmer re
siding twenty miles north; was struck
over the head With Z club lby Andrew
Kevorsek. aged 60, and Will die AZ
result A---f ss-- -. V - n -
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-06-10

There seems to be good deal OF
criticism of DR.. Lorenz But 1t comes
from ether doctors, not DR.. Lorenz's
patients.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-06-10
PAUL WAeNITz MURDERED.

Jury Decides He Was Dead When
Thrown Into the Water.
M;ssoula, Mont, June Z. = A coro-
nef's jury, sitting at Nixon, returned a
verdict to the effect that Paul Wag-
nitz, the county assessor whose body
was found in the river Wednesday,
was murdered. His skull was crushed
in and no water had entered his lungs,
proving that he was dead when thrown
into the water. There is no clue to
the murderer
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-06-10

It takes graceful woman to get
OF a moving car backward and never
jar her dignity.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-06-10
QUITS THE OLD MAN.
Senator Ankeny Loses the Manager Of
His Big Ranch.

Walla Walla, Wash, June 2. - Ne
smith Ankeny, eldest son of United
States Senator Ankeny, is getting even
for having been sighted by his dis
tingaished parent Because the SEN
ato: did not invite him ;o banquet
given in honor of President Roosevelt
Nesmith resigned the management of
his fathers 2G,GG0-acre ranch. Now he
has taken job as fireman on loco
motive.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-06-10

That Harvard professor who has dis
covered the germ of smallpox has c1z
permission to keep it.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-06-10

Man is never satisfied. II he had
the moon he'd want some warmer
star for a winter resort.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-06-10

If all women with social aspirations
: left husbands who have none there
would be many more grass widowers.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-06-10

Colombia is said to favor immigra-
tion, but there is no evidence that the
emigrant favors Colombia
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-06-10

The watched pot that never boils
must be what is known technically a.
jack pot.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-06-10

This idea of living on 10 cents day
may be all right for some other fel'
low.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-06-10
Casualties.

CASUALTIES
The barges Argo, Corney and Buck
ey are on the rocks at Grenadier
island at the entrance of st. Lawrence
river. The crews are safe.
The Rock Island & Peoria passen-
ger train was wrecked at Alta, eight
miles from Peoria, ILL.,, by the break
ing of an axle. Three passengers and
two trainmen were injured, but all wiz
recover.
During a great storm at Valparaiso,
Chile, four vessels foundered, the
esplanade was destroyed and great
damage was done to the floating
docks. There are some fears regard
ing the safety of the Pacific steam
Navigation company's steamer Are
Quipa-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-06-10

Unlike clock, when a corporation
Is wound up it doesn't 60 any more.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-04-04

committee is of the opinion that the reu-
sonahle requirements of the public will
not be satisfied hy the grant of licenses,
the patent may be revoked by an order
in council. The reasonable requirements
of the public will not be deemed To have
been satisfied if. 10y reason of the default
of the patentee To work his patent or to
manufacture the patented article in
Great BRIAN to an adequate extent.
or 10 grant licenses on reasuua hle
terms tal any existing industry or thr
establishment of any new industry is ui-
fairly preiudiCed, ~ thl the demand for
the patented article is not reasonably
met. 1t is, however, provided that no
order of revocation shall be made before
the expiration OF three years from the
date of the patent, or IN cases whore the
patcntee giving satisfactory reason for
his default. This provision has in view
the manufacture of patented inventions
in Great Britain, and the protection of
that country's industries. Much will de
pend On the view of the judicial commit
tee ON the question of compulsory IL
ccnses, and the revocation of patents.
but il e thought that the rights of de-
serving patentees will receive every con
sderation, and that the committee will
not revoke a patent except in such rare
eases when the demands of the British
public Will not be fully satisfied by Il
compulsory license granted to Il manu-
facturer in Great misunderstanding
American
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-04-04
LATEST BROOKLYN GAMBLE.
Furniture Euchre the Fad of the Hour
Police Consulted

y new form Of mania has developed in
brooklyn, and during the last two months
It's effect upon the social and industrial
life of that borough has become So dele
toious that the police have been asked
70 AID IN securing an abatement Of the
evil
The new craze is called Furniture
lNchrr aud the police have been in
formed that those who are responsible
for it's prevalence are women who make
comfortable liyelihoods by promoting the
games
a FURNITURE Euchcr" consists of a 50.
rcs of progressive euchcr games in which
prizes of furniture are awarded to the
successful players The games are add
NcrtiSed in the newspapers, and admiS.
Sloa fees ranging from - cents To 81
each are charged. If POO PLAYERS nav ST
each for admission. furniture valued at
about 500 or $40 is distributed. and tho
promoter Of the entertainment pockets the
difference.
Capt. Miles O'Reilly, to whose atten-
ton the matter was called. said that This
form of gambling might necessitate action
on the part of the police il it could be
proved that the entertainments were CON
Quoted as n means Of private gain.
"Of course, if churches are 10 be- bcDc-
fitted by the rake, wei by the profits
of such entertainments we cannot inter-
fcrc." he said. Still, We will make an
investigation"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-04-04
Seashore in Winter.

The sea on wintry Sundays gives up
vast wealth Of beauty to him who in
hardihood ventures forth upon the rocky
shore. Leave the bowed Ntriu Of sand
and shinElc that binds Nahant t. the
mainland IN favor OF the cxhilaratmg
scramble along the cliffs of the north
side, past Johns Peril and the living WA
ters of Maolis t. Son0rous Spouting Horn.
\ comedy of rcbuttal is on. for the waves
impelled by the imperious northeastern 10
their task Of cold abluton, with swelling
front approach the gates of the Horn en-
ter and are rejected, muEuo cum muir
mure months And the spray, as il rises
catches momcntary CLINT. an opaesccut
CLEAN from the gray suulight-gcm those
of ray serene borne ont of one Of the
caves of ocean. says the Boston Trans
script.
But the less spectacular. PERTAINS,
plcascs. Half u hundred steps carry to
the Tiny pchbly stretch Of Bass beach
against which break waves Of the ebbing
tide their hulows fun Of the afternoon
light. which still is strong enough to re.
veal The swaying gray green bottom. Io-
yund tn" nearby waves the color shades
off rapidly to n rare purple the hue al
most nf neWly-Crushcd grapes: So that
Ilomer's "Wue-colorcd deep seems to be-
reproduced in the waters Of bleak Ala~~a-
cb|s,its bay. and vivider yet. where %
crag iuts ont laigrally from the strand.
aud casts undulating reflections we see
the outer edge Of these lnW-toncd and
colorlcsS as against he sky, disccrncd in
the mirror OF the sea, but within ia"
mass. that penetrating green that nature
loves 10 juNtapn>e to violet. Color is here
riotous The very pebbles Of the beach
carry abundance of il, polished bits of
porphyry. jasper. cpidotc and rose quartz,
dripping from the reccdIn2 tide.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-04-04
SOME "wEBBERFIELD" HUMOR.
Bits from the Burlesque on Mrs. Bur
nett's Little Princess.

The Weber and Fields Company in
New York is at present engaged in pre-
Senting a burleSque on Mrs. Frances
HodgSon Burnett's Little Princess" in
which Mile James is successfully APP
pearing AT special matineeS in New York
1t is called The Big Little Princess"
the leading role is played by Fay Temple
ton and some of the jokes are appended:
Mr.. Lew Fields, who, as Specky, the
slavey, has been permitted to stay to
the party on condition that she will not
ENJOY herself, takes part III the CONVERSE
ton regarding Sarah. My father
wasn't policeman exactly" observes
Specky, but he often went with them"
Later Mr.. Collier, in referring to the
Straltcned circumstances of BOttie,
(Nr. Daley, says: "She has a father
and an uncle, but they don't do much
for her, Her father is an actor, and
her uncle hasn't any money either"
Sarah Miss Templctonj pleads for
Specky: please, Miss Pinchin do let
her stay 10 the party. She doesn't get
much pleasure. and except the day her
father was hanged he hasn't had a happy
day i'll all her life"
Mr.. Daley, as Dotte, the baby Of the
school enters to sympathize with Sarah
in her reduced state.
Sarah-Did yon come upstairs all alone
in the dark? Weren't you afraid the
bugaboOs would carry you off?
Dailey-Are bugaboos anything like
derrickSE (Those VINO are familiar with
Mr.. Dailey's proportions can appreciate
this rcmark.)
Mr. Collier brings Sarah lot of books
to read. Sarah looks them over with ex-
pressions Of pleasure
Sarah-Here's "Richard Caryei." writ
ten by Winston Churchill.
Collier-Have you found it was written
by him? | thought it was found rotten
by John Drew.
Sarah--It must be nice to have parents
Mrs. Patmichael-Oh. / see You're
one of them incubator children. All. my
dear, no oil lamp can ever take the place
Of a mothers love.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-04-04
An Adjustable Limit.

It was Il Maine girl Of whom the story
is told that she refused 70 marry most
devoted lover until he had amassed for
tune Of SlO.OO0. After some eNDosrula-
ton he accepted the decree and went 10
work. About three months after this the
ayaricious young io.3y, meeting her lover,
asked:
We'll, Charley, how are you getting
alongE'
oh. very well indeed" Charley r..
turned, cheerfully I've SIS saved
The young lady busbed and looked
down ~ the toes OF her walking boots.
and stabbed the iuoffensise earth with
the point Of her paraSol. II guess" she
said family. II guess, Charley. tb~-'S
about near enough. Philadelphia T.. ..
lie Ledger
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-04-04
The Final Usurpation.

The first robin 70 reach the Northland
turns in his fight after a few hours in
sprntion Of the land and goes back to the
sunny South at redoubled speed
It's no use" lie says to his friends
and kindred, who are preparing for the
annual migration, I'VE may as well stay
here for the summer from now on
Why, what's the matter?" twitter the
surprised birds.
Matter enough! Those English spar.
rows are dyeing their breasts red and
learning to chirp. y Judge.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-04-04
Of Recent Occurrence.

The Sunday school teacher asked big
boy: sam. who made youT'
Sam replied: Il don't know"
Turning to little Johnny, who was 6
years old. the teacher said "Wh0 made
you. johnny"
God made me- he replied
The teacher then asked Sam why he
did not know that as well as little John
ny.
well" replied Sam. Johnny wasn't
born long enough to forget it."-Little
Chronicle.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-04-04

Mr. and Mrs Alfred G. Vanderbilt and
Reginald Vanderbilt were thrown from
ly. The horses took fright and while
the driver was see-sawipg ON the reins
they swerved sharply to the side. over
turning the trap and throwing out the oc-
cupants. Mrs. Vanderbilt fell heavily,
but escaped injury. The drivers arm
was disIocated
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-04-04

their food properly there would not be
SO much trouble from indigestion and
dyspepsia and they would live longer
Mr.. Price cast his vote in 1928 for John
Quincy Adams for President and has
voted for every presidential candidate
since.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-04-04

The Earl of Rosslyn is back in New
York, and says that, after all, he is not
to marry Beatrice Irwin, the English
actress. with whom he announced his
engagement last fall. Miss Irwin left
the earl's company and "The Young Mr.
Pettifer" in Canada about ten days ago,
and has sailed home TO England Tho
earl viii remain in American. He has
explained that he and Miss Irwin had
had some differences. as result of which
he had released her from any engage
ment to him, professional or otherwise
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-04-04

Frank Farrell. the reputed owner of a
home on Thirty-third street for persons
fond of games of chance is about to.
open a new establishment at 6G West
Forty-ffth street that is luxurious from
garnet to cellar and armored like a fort
1t has fortified doors and heavily grated
windows, the bars of which are con
cealed by costly curtains Under the
scuttle is the latest device in the way OF
anti-burgar appliance, and finally there
is a port hole in the front door The
interior decorations of the house are
white and gold throughout. and there is
kitchen. marvel Of completeness, that
is equipped to furnish food for fifty
guests. The remodeling of the house
cost $4,000, and if the police succeed in
breaking into it they will have to use
dynamite
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-04-04

The habit Of talking TO oneself re-
suits from Intense preoccupatiOn. 1t is
the initial symptom Of dementia.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-04-04
Where Shamrock will Quarter Here.
Lipton's New Shamrock.

very e~er"N Now
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-04-04

Mark Twain has collaborated with
sydney Rosenfeld in writing THE End
of the World" which the SireS have
secured as the opening attraction for
nounced, will be completed in November.
This new theatar viii be erected nj the
corner of Forty-tifth street and Seventh
avenue. Representatives of Twain and
RoSenfeld are authority for the statement
tnat the new play-with the suggestive
ttle-is of a spectacular nature. the
scenes being. laid in a fanciful land The
staging of the piece will require a dozen
and an army of super
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-04-04

Henry Payne Whltneys third child a
girl was born at his Fifth avenue man
sion. here the other night. This makes
William G. Whitney a grandfather for
the second time during the month. Mrs.
Harry Payne Whitney is a Vanderbilt,
and her fortune is estimated at $4,000
600. while the fathers fortune is set at
Sl0,O00000, and he will inherit a portion
of his fathers estate. The girl is the
third child to be born to the happy young
couple, there being another daughter g
years old. and a son, William Vanderbilt
Whitney, who is years old
A sale Of ninety-eight paintings by the
late John H. Twachtman. who was
often called THE American Monet
has realized S16,610. The highest prices
paid were for Drying Sails for which
Col. c. l.. Freer of Detroit gave $500.
and Niagara which brought 500.
The general average of prices was good.
Born in 1902 in New York city. Isaac
b. Price recently celebrated his 10lst
birthday. During his life Mr. Price has
only once been outside the city limits
he has never been ont Of the state; he
has never ridden on a trolley car and al
though he. has crossed the East river
many times. he has never been over the
Brooklyn bridge. He takes great pride
in his long life. Il think il is due" he
said. ito the fact that / thoroughly
masticate my food and that have never
drI * liquor or smoked. / have chewed
tobacco, however. since / was boy |
meal, sometimes more. If people nova
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-04-04

Since Sarah Truax has founs so much
favor in New York by her performance
of the Abbess in Sothern's If | Wee
King" it is likely she will accompany
that artist on his Western tour
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-04-04

Despite Frau Wagner's protest, D.
rector Conried declines TO reconsider lis
decision to produce 'Parsifar at ue
Metropolitan Opera House next season.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-04-04

Contractor John Il. Mcdonald of the
rapid transit subway on the third
anniversary of the beginning of work.
said the fight for trains to Harlem in
fifteen minutes will have been won by
the first of next year. Up TO this time
S24, 10000 of the contract price of $780,
100000 has been paid to the contractors.
Ninety-hye per cent Of the excavating
for the twenty-one miles of the road has
been completed.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-04-04

President Roosevelt has made applica-
ton for membership in the Oyster Bay
board of trade, which was estab lished re-
Gently. With the application was Il
check for one years dues in advance.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-04-04

1t may not be generally known that the
new type of ocean steamship. Of which
the Celtic is the best example, has lad
ders inside the masts instead of outside
Her masts are not the least of her many
remarkable features. They are of steel,
3 feet in diameter and are hollow, with
ladders inside, so that the men can climb
up without danger of being washed over
board or falling ON deck in rough wealth
er. -Four of these stand high above the
tenth deck and are as shapely and grace
full as those of a millionaire yacht.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-04-04

Announcement is made that George
Harvey, president of Harper x Brothers.
has acquired the publishing and syndi-
cate business of r. H. Russell and that
Mr.. Russell is to become associated with
the house of Harper n Brothers.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-04-04

DR.. Robert Stafford Newton, an alien
list of note and well known in the med
Ical profession, died at his residence in
New York city, aged 45 years He was
a native of Cincinnati and was a mem
Der of the Players, Lambs and Press
Clubs of New York
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-04-04

Red Feather" Mr.. Mansfeld's engage
ment will be the only dramatic engage
ment at the new house. as il is to be
bdlt especially for musical productions
William A. Brady has offered prize
TO the supers that he has engaged for
Pretty Peggy" He will give to the
man who shows the most originality anG
dramatic intelligence the first week q
$50 gold piece. and also a salaried place
IN dramatic company next season, if
the winner so desires