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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08
Crimes and Criminals.


A. l.. Bedding was hanged at Port.
land, Ore He murdered his wife,
mother-in-law and Frank Woodward
last July.
Fire of incendiary origin at Tyler
Tex, destroyed row of two-story
brick houses and most of their con,
tents. Loss 100000.
Convicted of breaking into Jail a,
Texarkana, Tex, to see if friend Of
his was confined there, Louis A. Mo-
nette was given two years.
M. F. Skinner of M. F. Skinner &
Co., dealers in municipal and electric
railway bonds, has disappeared from
Boston, leaving behind a record of al.
legged forgeries.
Casimiro Ciccione, the aged Italian
who was thought to be principal in
the alleged gigantic insurance frauds
recently perpetrated in New York, is
dead at Pittsburg.
In the arrest at Chicago of Former
County Surveyor Louis Enricht and
E. c: Deuscher, an attorney, postal
inspectors believe they have put a
stop to great land swindle.
Dr. A. P. Taylor, president of the
Industrial Mutual Deposit Investment
company of Lexington, KY, was found
guilty on the charge of embezzling
funds of the company.
A special from Skaguay says that
Lieut.. Charles Faulkner has been ar
rested on charges of financial irregu-
larities. He is son of Former United
States Senator Faulkner of West Vir.
ginia.
Harvey Williams, the negro who as
saulted thirteen-year- old girl at
Bluefeld, w. Va, narrowly escaped
,lynching. The mob tore the Jail to
pieces. but the prisoner had been spir,
tied away.
Herman Bowman Esher of Chicago
a student at Yale university, killed
himself by shooting at the Manhattan
hotel in New York. He thought he
had consumption and would live but a
short time anyway.
Samuel E. Spyker, a member of the
Huntingdon county (Pa.) bar, was ar
rested on complaint of Special Bank
Examiner Walter E. Mason, on the
charge of being jointly connected with
Vice President George B. White, who
is now held on the charge of wrecking
the National Bank of South Pennsyl.
vania at Hyndmar, Bedford county.
D. F. Reardon, a groceryman OF
Lynn, Mass, was called out of bed by
a telephone ringing between 2 and 3
o'clock in the morning, and received
a message that some one had all he
wanted now, but would return later
and get some other things. He thought
the man was trying to be funny at his
expense, but when he reached his
store he found that the cash drawer
had been robbed.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08

presiding officer of the joint Legislative
convention, introduced the president
briefly.
In his speech President Roosevelt
referred to the fact that the state uni
versity is located here, and said it
was a good idea for students to be
brought into close touch with govern
ment affairs. The universities, he
said, must do more than turn out
scholars They must turn out men
and women. He praised Wisconsin
university for the high place 1t has
taken in scholarly and athletic pur-
suits.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08
Recains His 1itie.

Buffalo, N Y, April 6.-Tom Jenk-
ms Of Cleveland regained the Ameri-
can heavyweight wrestling champion.
ship last night by defeating Dan Nc
Leod of Hamilton. Ont. who won the
title from him at Bridgeport, Conn.
last Christmas. jenkins took two
straight falls.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08
From the Capital.

from the capital.
Representatives of foreign nations
n Cuba are probably doing what they
can to discredit the reciprocity treaty
with the Cubans
Polish wheat, heralded in some
quarters as corn wheat is said by
the agricultural department. to be of
nc particular value.
Maj Gen. +. p Hughes has retired
from active service. He turned over
he command Of the department of
i California to Maj. Gen. Macarthur.
The Alaskan boundary commission
rill meet in London early in Novem-
Der instead OF in May. Secretary Root
could not well 60 in the latter month.
Immigration records promise TO be
broken for the spring months. March
is $4,000 ahead of the month last year.
The immigrants are of higher class
also.
George L. Williams, superintendent
Of the Leech Lake Indian school, has
been transferred to a like position at
Z
Kansas.
Justice Clabaugh of the District of
Columbia supreme court has been ap-
pointed chief of the court to succeed
Judge Bingham, retired. Ex-senator
Pritchard of North Carolina will have
Clabaughs place.
Makers of oleomargarine that have
.olored their product by the use OF a
substance in the cotton seed oil that
was almost impossible of discernment,
are now to be prosecuted by the treas
ury department for the tax on the col
cred article.
The Institute of American Archi-
tects is endearoring to have the treas
nry department put up for competition
plans for all buildings to be erected.
Thus far the office has called for COM
petition on buildings costing 100000
and upwards.
The president has issued an order
which will shorten the terms OF many
prisoners in the United States peniten-
tiary at Atlanta, Ga. These men had
been transferred from Ohio and New
York, and had consequently lost their
good behavior time which the laws OF
those states give, but which the Unit
ed States does not.
The officials of the land office are
very much surprised at the strenuous
objections that have been made to the
plan of recognizing the Minnesota
land districts. The action Of Repre-
sentative Stevenson in protesting
against the location of the new office
at Cass Lake is particularly surpris-
ing to the officials. Stevenson was
one of the members who participated
10 conference at the land Office here,
and at that time made no objection to
the new Office going to Cass.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08
Resume 81 the ncwS.

The German governments intention
to abolish the provision of the law ex.
GLIDING Jesuits from Germany, an.
nounced in the reichstag by Chancel.
lor Won Buelow recently, will not be
realized.
The Norwegian storthing rejected
Ivy IS to As votes the proposal Of the
customs committee 20 impose a per
cent ad valorem duty on machinery.
The house agreed to place duty on
live cattle.
1t is reported that Lady Granville
Gordon, whose recent confessions on
the witness stand in London caused a
sensation and led to the cancellation
Of her presentation at court. is Ell
route to the United States.
It is stated that the pope wishes to
reward Cardinal Rampolla for his
services, and therefore, while still re
tanning him as state secretary, will al
the next consistory appoint him acting
vice chancellor of the holy see.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08
CURES HIS ASTHMA.

Sick Man Takes an Overdose Of Med.
icine With Fatal Effect.
Hutchinson, Mimi, April 6.-Augus:
Hanus, a Bohemian living north of
Swan Lake, was found dying in q
shed back of a saloon with, an empty
bottle of medicine, supposed to have
been compounded largely of opium, in
his pocket. Efforts to resuscitate
him were unavailing, and he died two
hours later. He was aged about forty
years and was married, but had no
children. He had for some time been
accustomed to take powerful drugs for
the relief of attacks of asthma.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08

J. Pierpont Morgan, throwing con.
fetti and serpentinas from a balcony
at the carnival masqueraders In Ha-
vana, makes pleasing picture. he
has not been hitherto regarded as
playful, sportive character
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08

Patient walters are no losers. The
state Of Vermont is to become name
sake Of a new United States battle
ship bigger than any now afioat. AT
this rate what will Rhode Island get
q few years from now?
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08

A singular feature Of the turf syndi
cate investigation is that nobody
seems to have made any money IN the
transactions. The investors lost
heavily and the syndicates claim to be
bankrupt.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08

Andrew Lang complains that the
world isn't reading anything but
newspapers. AS the world has pat
ronized literally Mr.. Lang's prodlg-
ious output the complaint seems lit
Vie unreasonable.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08
Strike liz Axerted

Massillon, Ohio, April 6.-The dele
gates from the Massillon district
mines have adopted the wage scale
submitted by the joint scale commit.
tee. thus averting strike.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08
FIRST CLEARANCE PAPERS.
DriscclI Will Take the Sultana Out Q,
Duluth.

Duluth, April 6. The first clear
ance papers to be taken out In the
port of Duluth for the season Of 1903
were secured yesterday by Capt. Dris,
coll OF the steamer Sultana. Accord
ing to the time-honored custom, the
usual fee was refunded. She will go
to Two Harbors and secure a load OF
iron ore.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08
SWiNDLE is ALLEGED.
Three Men Are Said to Have Worked
Fake Race Scheme.

Milwaukee, April 6. - Three we'll
dressed men, giving the rames of John
Conner, j. McCarrand and William
Henderson, were arraigned in Judge
Neelen's court yesterday on the
charge of vagrancy preferred by the
police, and their cases were adj
journed. Back of this charge one of a
more serious nature is being devel.
oped by the police and the attorney of
T. W. Saveland, who alleges that the
men swindled him out OF $4,000 on a
fake race scheme.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08

BY means of an ACQUISITION" the
deaf are now made to hear. The new
age of miracles wrought by science
promises to rival those of the ''age
Of faith"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08

King Edward and Queen Aiexan,
ORA, with three of the children Oh the
prince OF Wales, went to see Bunalo
Bills wild West show Saturday, JUST
like other people. not because they
cared for it, you know, but 80 a. 20
take care OF their grandchildren.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08

1t is pleasant to be able to announce
that by the action Of Assistant Secre-
tary Taylor Mr.. and Mrs. Hagob Avl-
dian, nee Ouchgarada and Asa
dor Avikian are once more in our
midst"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08

According to vital statistics, the
baby born in 1908 has nearly three
times better chance of living than
it would have had so years ago. Now
is the time to get born.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08

The civil war in Honduras was
started by girl who was Tilted by the
president-elect. Yet some OF the re-
formers think woman isn't playing a
large enough part in the affairs OF the
nations.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08

It is said that the Czarina is largely
responsible for the reforms that have
been started in Russia. II this is the
case it is to be hoped that the lady
will keep on talking to him.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08

Mrs. Madeline Wynnes theory that a
woman should forget she is woman
may be a good thing, but it is one OF
those good things Of which it would
be very easy to get too much.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08

That st. Louis get-rich-quick man
who carelessly left $4,000 where the
courts could get possession OF it
must have been a new hand at the
business.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08
OLD SURVEYOR DIES.
Marsh Made Survey Of Public Lands
in Montana Years Ago.

Helena, Mont, April 6-Prof B. F..
Marsh, civil engineer of national
reputation, is dead here, aged eighty
eight He was a native of Vermont,
and made the first survey of public
lands in Montana in 1867. He sur
veyed many leading Southern rail.
roads before the war, and SO valuable
were his services regarded that the
Confederates detained him throughout
the war rather than allow him to re-
turn home and enter the service of the
federal government.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08
CANADIANS WILL TRY.

Capt. eornier TO Be Started on q
Search for North Pole.
Ottawa, April Capt. Bornier, the
Arctic explorer, backed by deputa.
ton OF members Of parliament and
senator's. saw Raymond Prefontaine,
minister of marine and fisheries, yes
terday, and asked for an $4,000 wood
en- steamer in which to search for the
North Pole. The government prob.
ably will furnish the boat.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08

Y is threatened between Guate-
mala and Salvador but the American
consuls may succeed in separating the
combatants.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08

Prince Henry of Prussia suggests
as motto for the automobllists:
Love thy neighbor as thyself." we
might add: "His children, his man
servant, his maidservant, his OK ms
ass. his dog, his chickens and all thas
are his"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08

Somebody asks: Can the universe
last forever?" That's another one OF
the things that we propose to let pos
+erity worry over.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08

This is not the first time the Turk
mas heard the powers talk OF tying a
can to him-a fact which may account
for his present lofty calm.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08
At THE BADGER CAPITAL.
President Roosevelt Talks to Mem.
hers Of the leuisia.ure.

hcrs Of the Legislature.
Madison, April G.-The special train
carrying President Roose;elt and his
rarity arrived here at 4 O'clock yester-
lay morning. The presidcn. rested on
the train until 8 o'clock, when he was
met by a party from the state legisla-
.rre and city officials headed by Gov.
2 Toilette and Mayor Graves and es-
corted to the capitol. The governor
End mayor rode in the carriage with
ID president.
T-oeilert Roosevelt entered the as
-se Y, chamber, escorted by Gov
- Tr" ute. He was greeted enthusis
as.ica.iy. Lieut.. Gov. Davidson, N
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08
WRECKED A TRAIN.
Mass Of Rock Falls on Track - Fire
man ls Killed.

WdSS OF MOCK FaIIS on rack = FIFe-
man ls Killed.
Mortified, VT, April GA mass Of
rock which fell on the tracks OF the
Central Vermont railroad, near here,
caused the wrecking Of the north
bound express, running from Boston
to Montreal. The locomotive, with
three cars plunged over an embank-
ment forty feet high. Fireman O'Neil
OF Mortified was killed. None Of the
other train hands or the passengers
were injured beyond a few slight
bruises.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08

tax en- bachelors would only even
things up. The married men already
have their Jackson the bedroom
floor.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08

A revolution has broken out at three
different places in Uruguay. 1t is I'm
derstocd that two men and boy are
involved at each point.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08

Even if you are not Christian
Scientist, you may find the absent
treatment a pretty fair cure for love-
sickness.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08

W. r. Vanderbilt's new yacht the
Tarantula is said to be regular
singer.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08

The tailor-made woman is often
more or less ashamed OF her husband,
the self-made man.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08

Mr.. Marconi promises to send mes.
sages across the ocean for l cent a
word. Wireless telegraphy is going
to be big thing for the down-trodden
uiillionaires.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08

The name of the new cup defender
appears to have been selected from a
tat by some blindfolded person.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08

Spain would like to raise the Maine
in order to ascertain the cause of the
explosion Better let sleeping dogs lie.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08
Entonbed in Mine.

Leipzig. Prussia, April 6. - Eight
men were killed and fourteen era
tombed as result Of q gas explos3one
in q mine ct Ostend.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08

King Edward is rapidly losing flesh.
so henceforth a slender form will be
good form in loyal London.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08
CATHOLIC FoREsTEEs.

North Dakota.
Grand Forks, N. D., April G.-The
state court OF Catholic Foresters met
h1rasyesterday and appointed T. II
sDApn o. Fargo secretary to succeed
,. 110Gan OF this city, who moves
1fate. 1t was also decided to
hual state meeting at Wax.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08

Wireless biography we have now.
Shall we ever have wireless politics?
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-08

Tae trotter Red Pepper ought tt
win q lew heats down the circuit.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

H. Tammen, of near Albert, called
Tuesday to get his name on the
DEMOCRAT list with the rest of his
neighbors.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Marriage license has been issued
to Henry De VERT and Martha
Scheuffler, both of Commando town.
ship.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Miss Lucille Robertson, of King
fisher, Ok, is here on visit with her
uncle and aunt, T. o. Cole and Mrs.
Balm.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Miss Vada Mcdonald, aunt of
Stella Cornell, stopped off this week
for a visit with Stella and Mrs. Ell
rick Cole. Miss Mcdonald is en-
route to the mountains.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

c. S. Allison has secured the cor
tracts for the building of considerabl
sidewalk in Hoisington.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Miss Carrie Butterfield, of Severy,
who has been visiting the Younkin
family, went to Colorado Thursday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Geo. Everett has resigned as ma
ager of the Heller Creamery. Hem
Schultz succeeds him in that positio
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Miss Jessie Brewer and Miss Bel
of Pawnee Rock, spent couple G
days visiting Great Bend friends thi
week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Mrs. Emma Bidwen and children
are up from the Oklahoma country
on visit to her mother, Mrs. c.
FRANKIE.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

S. J. Schmidt, near Pawnee Rocl
was transacting business in the cour
ty seat, Wednesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Miss Alice Dunn, of the DEMocRA
force, has an elegant new piano, pul
chased at Hooper's.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

A new water motor to give power
to their sausage grinder, is new inn
provement at the McNown & Hayes
meat market.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Mr.. Lundblade will return from
his trip to St. Louis and Chicago
Friday morning.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Everybody is watching for the
Majestic Range exhibition at
The Great Bend Implement Co.'S
When and where?
Mrs. DR.. White is reported on the
improve.
Ed. Bockemohle and Joe Sprinkler
were up ftom Ellinwood Wednesday.
Jno Gallon Sr. of Albert is visiting
his son Fred in the Oklahoma country.
Geo. Schriddie has gone to Kansas
City, expecting to remain permanent
ly.
Miss Carrie Freeman came in from
Virmillion, S. D., this week, on a
visit.
F. S. Mitchell, the tailor, returned
the first of the week from the Eastern
| markets.
Comfy Clerk Lutschg visited Paw
nee county Thursday, to look after
land interests.
Mr.. Lundblade will return from
his trip to St. Louis and Chicago
Friday morning.
Miss Alice Dunn, of the DEMOCRAT
force, has an elegant new piano, pur-
chased at Hooper's.
S. J. Schmidt, near Pawnee Rock,
was transacting business in the coun-
ty seat, Wednesday.
c. S. Allison has secured the con-
tracts for the building Of considerable
sidewalk in Hoisington.
Miss Carrie ButterfeId, of Severy,
who has been visiting the Younkin
family, went to Colorado Thursday.
Geo. Everett has resigned as man
ager of the Heller Creamery. Henry
| Schultz succeeds him in that position.
Miss Jess Brewer and Miss Belt,
of Pawnee Rock, spent a couple of
days visiting Great Bend friends this
week.
Mrs. Emma Bidwell and children
are up from the Oklahoma country
on a visit to her mother, Mrs. c.
FRANKIE.
A new water motor to give power
to their sausage grinder, is new inn
provement at the McNown & Hayes
meat market.
Miss Vada Mcdonald, aunt of
Stella Cornell, stopped off this week
for a visit with Stella and Mrs. Ell
rick Cole. Miss Mcdonald IS en-
route to the mountains.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Comfy Clerk Lutschg visited Paw
nee county Thursday, to look after
land interests.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

F. S. Mitchell, the tailor, returned
the first of the week from the Eastern
markets.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Miss Carrie Freeman came in from
Virmillion, S. D.. this week, on
visit.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Jno Gallon Sr. of Albert is visiting
his son Fred in the Oklahoma country.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Geo. Schriddie has gone to Kansas
City, expecting to remain permanent
lv
The leader., 1903-03-11
Malcvm Notes.

Yes, we enjoy handing out The
Leader and all the advertisements
sent to our office for The Leader;
also to get all of the patrons of
the Office to take advantage of sub
scribing for 81. :. Prof. Hamil-
ton Smith still has a large school,
though some of the larger scholars
are having to quit to do farm
work. The White Line school is
proving to be one of the best
schools of Lincoln county and our
worthy teacher deserves the praise.
On March list Bro. Weber
preached to a nice audience of
people at the White Line school
house, and after preaching pro
ceeded to organize new Baptist
church at the above place. The
articles of faith and covenant
being read and approved, the
welcome hand of church fellowship
extended to the thirty or more
members, and then Bro. Weber
declared the church entitled to al
the rights and privileges of other
Baptist churches. The new
chruch was given the name Of
Holly Spring. =. We wonder
what has become of our goose law
and the partial stock law. We ia
vor the hog law, warp and filling.
ANON.