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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13
SUPERINTENDENT OF FREE. De.
LIVERY GIVEN LEAVE OF
ABSENCE.
CONDUCT UNDER .nIn.
ACTION NECESSARY TO SUCCESS
Full CONDUCT OF THE IN.
vEsTlGATloN.

Washington, May 1O.-The invesSi
cation of the affairs OF the postofice
department which has been dragging
along for two months took sensa.
tional turn late yesterday afternoon
w.,er. by ord. r. as; master General
Payne, August w. N:""en, general
superintendent of the free de;ive..
system, and one of the most widely
known government officials in the
United States, was relieved from his
duties and Postoffice Inspector NJ. C.
Fosnes was designated to take charge
of that service. The change viii Il Ike
effect to-day, when Mr.. Fosnss will
assume charge of the free dei;very
service and at the same ting that
service will be placed under the con-
troll of the Office of the GoGrth assis-
tant postmaster general. Heretofore
it has been under the jurisdiction Of
the first assistant. The !! = ~
Action Of the Postmaster General
was taken on the written recommended
ton of Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General Bristow. who is directing the
investigation of the affairs of the de-
partment, that the transfer of Mr..
Machen's bureau to his jurisdiction
and it's administration by postofflce
inspector would expedite the investi-
cation. In ordering the change recon-
mended, the postmaster general gives
Mr.. Machen ''leave of absence until
the investigation is concluded" MIR.
Machen promptly acquiesced in the de-
cision of the postmaster general, TAX
ing occasion to say in doing so, that he
courted the fullest investigation Of his
official conduct Mr.. Machen has been
under fire ever since the investigation
began.
Charges Of Various Kinds
have been preferred against the ad.
ministration of the free. delivery
branch of the postal service. These
included allegations of collision with
letter box manufacturers in furnishing
Of boxes to postofice patrons, particu-
larly. on rural mail routes. the furnish
ing of advance information regarding
the selection of routes, and the ap-
pointments of carriers, etc. There
also has been conflict between Mr..
Machen and First Assistant Postmas-
ter General Wynne ever since the lat
ter assumed Office.
Mr.. Bristow all along has been OF
the opinion that the best interests of
the service would be subserved by the.
relief of Mr.. Machen. and has pointed
out to the postmaster general that ac-
ton was imperatively necessary to the
successful conduct of the investiga-
ton.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13
Otherwise.

The Illinois house passed resolu-
ton in favor of the national inspection
of grain.
Miss H. c. Oscher, a student from
the University of Minnesota, died at
Stanford university of typhoid.
The ninth annual Yale-Princeton de-
bate was won by Yale, making five
times out of the series that Yale has
won.
Col. Martin Erickson, millionaire,
has been captured by the Yaqui In
dams of Sonora, Mex, and held for
ransom.
An inquiry as to the sanity of Otto
Helm, author of threatening letters to-
President Roosevelt, will be held in
Chicago.
Daniel r. Hodges, formerly mil.
lionaire of Sioux City, died in his bath
tub at San Francisco of heart disease,
aged sixty-fve.
The entire congregation Of Father
Curran's church at Wilkesbarre, Pa,
over 1900 persons, took the temper
ance pledge for a year.
The fashionable district of Evans.
ton, ILL.,, is terrorized by negro hug
ger" and women are afraid to venture
out after dark unattended.
A party of German agriculturists
have arrived in New York and will
visit the principal cities, among them
| Ct pon1 md MinneanO1is
Rose COughlan is suing John T. Sui
livan, actor, for divorce at Butte, Mont,
| that she may marry rich Montana
| mining man and politician.
Frank S. Powell of st. Louis. arose
from his sick bed, went down town and
paid premium due on his $1,000 life
| insurance policy, returned home and
was dead in six hours.
James Swami. member of the cotton
brokerage house of Inman & Swami Of
New York and president of the Allan.
ia, Ca, National bank, is dead at the
Buckingham hotel, New Yor.
Students who put an iron elephant
above the dome of the academic de-
partment of the state university at
Columbia, Mo-, are being investigated
| and some suspensions are in order
Charles M. schwab was reelected
president of the United States Steel
corporation. All the other outgoing
officers were reelected. John F. Dry
den of New Jersey was elected di
rector in the place Of the late Abram
8. Hewitt.
The rivers and harbars committee
Of the house of representatives al
Washington made tour of the navi
gable waters about New York to see
what improvements are needed to i'm
prove shipping facilities. Members Of
congress from New York and state
and city oficials accompanied the com
mittss.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13
TWO NAVAL OFFICERS HURT.
Accidents Occur While Crew Is En-.
gagged In Target Practice.

Accidents Occur While Crew Is En-.
gagged In Target Practice.
San Francisco, May 10. - Ensign
Charles Hun and Boatswain's Mate
Mcnamara, Of the crew Of the cruiser
Boston, were wounded by being struck
by stray bullets from the cruiser Mar
blehead, while the crew of the latter
vessel were engaged in subcaliber tar
get practice. The crew was engaged
at this practice while the Marblehead
was laying on Magdaien bay. About
.our hundred yards from her was the
boston, with her men likewise en-
gagged. 1t was not thought that the
bullets would carry al far as the Bos-
ton. and no danger was anticipated
Until there came a signal from her to
cease firing in her direction. Ensign
HUFF was wounded in one of his arms
end the boatswain's mate received q
severe scalp wound. -
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13
Personal Mention.

Judge A. E. Maxwell, except Senator
Vest the last survivor of the Confed.
crate States senate, died at Chipley,
Fla.
Edward M. Wilson, a we'll known
newspaper writer of Denver and Chi
cago, died at his home in Denver of
consumption.
At q meeting of the board Of re
gents of the Western Trotting asso-
citation in Chicago w. F. Knight was
elected secretary and treasurer.
Capt.4E w. Brady, for many years
well known newspaper correspond
ent in Washington, died there Of
Bright's disease, aged fifty-four years.
David L. Brace, prominent real es-
tate broker of Lincoln, Neb., filed in
the federal court a petition in volun-
tary bankruptcy. Liabilities 1868, 712;;
assets nominal.
Robert l.. Delaney, president of the
Delaney National bank and director Of
the Vandalia road, died at his home in
Marshall, Ill. Mr.. Delaney was widely
known in financial circles.
Capt Michael Madden, we'll known
to vesselmen all over the great lakes,
died at Saginaw, Mich, after an ILL.,
ness from lung trouble lasting two
years. Capt. Madden sailed for years
and of late had become an owner.
James B. Wilson, editor and pro
prietor of the knights of Fidelity
News, the national organ of the
knights of Fidelity, an organization of
saloonkeepers, dropped dead in his Of
fee at indianapolis from stroke OF
apoplexy.
Bishop Randolph S. Foster OF the
Methodist Episcopal church died at
Newton, Mass, aged eighty-three
years. Death was due to apoplexy.
For about three years he was presi-
dent of the Drew theological seminary
at Paterson, N. J.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13
koLB WAS KIDNAPPED.

Friends Of Labor Leader Believe He
Was Taken Away in a Vessel.
New York, May 10.-Fricnds Of Geo.
A. kolb, business manager of the Ma
rine Engineers association, who mys-
teriously disappeared Monday while
trying to persuade men t.i leave the
vessels against which his union had
declared strike, are now convinced
that he has been kidnapped and.
slowed away in the hold Of an outgo-:
ing vessel.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13
DISAPPEARS ON JOURNEY.

Man is Missing From the Car on
Which He Was travelling.
Aberdeen, S. D., May 1O-Charles D..
Sport, whu:started with car Of house,
hold goods and stock from Vinccnnes,
Ind, is missing and his family is
very much worried over his. disappear
ance. He is known to have reached
Chicago on April 80 with his car and
was al right at that time. The car
reached here with one of the side
doors cleated open about eight inches.
The animals appeared to have not
been fed for day or two. 1t is feared
that he has met -i.h foul pl.. nr has
Deen :.jEicd.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13
BORING FOR WATER.

Platte Creek Will Be Transformed
Into GoodIy River
b Plankinton, 8. D., May 10. Four
1rtesian well-drilling machines are at
work. in the country near here. sinking
wells Tor farmers as fast as the work
I'm be done. The county already is
piibtty well supplied with small ar
teSian wells. Plat creek win become
81 good.sized river from the surplus
.10y from the wells "
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13
MAINLINE CONES THIRD.

K. II !. :
Prizes Are Awarded y. oratorlcai Con.
test OF Colleges sa
Sioux City, Iowa, May 1O.-The in
terstate oratorical contest, in which
six states were represented, was won
last night by Harry G. Culver OF Cor.
nell college. Mount Vernon, Iowa;
subject, "a Political Problem" The
prize Was $50. Miss Florence Hope,
Grand Isla4dr college, Neb.. was sec
ond; Irwin B, Wood, Hamline universe
ty, st. Paul, third Others in the con-
test were Garland c. Greeve, Central
college. Fayette, Mo-; James G. Getty,
Hedding college. Abingdon, Ill.,, and
Warren Barber, Ripon college, Wis.
These six orators were the survivors
of q contest in which forty-four col
leges took part.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13
THROAT WAS CUT.

Stranger at Red Wing Attempts Sui.
eide in Hotel.
Red Wing, Mimi, May 10. = A
stranger going by the name of John
Kelley was found yesterday morning
in his room at the Merchants hotel
with his throat cut with. a razor, but
still living. The room presented a
horrible appearance. He wrote his
real name on card for the attending
physician and it appears to be MAS
chuar." He stated he had wife and
two children in Indianapolis. He is at
the hospital in a critical condition.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13
rRousLE IN KOREA.

japan 10 Alarmed by the Moyeme,ts
Of Russian Troops Along YaluA River.
Yokohama, May TO- There art per-
sistent reports in circulation regarding
the movements Of Russian troops
aibng the Yalu river. Detachments
kave entered Korea, ostensibly to
protect the Russian timber conces-
lsionaries, and large body Of Russian
troops 10 reported to be approaching
Win. Korea. The Japanese govern
ment is protesting against these &C
tons. ~
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13

Count Robert de Montesquiou Is say
Ing uncomplimentary things about
Americans since his return to that
dear Paris. This is unkind of the
count. Didn't he find the people smU
ing wherever he went over here?
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13
Crimes and Criminals.

w. C. Linneburger of Ennis, Tex,
after chopping his wife and SON to
death, blew his own brains out.
A stranger giving the name OF
Charles Frank is under arrest at San
dusky, Ohio, for the murder of Miss
Reichlin.
Bob Bryant and Will Morris, assas-
sins of w. H. Legg, were hanged to
the Yazoo bridge at Haynes Bluff.
Miss, by mob
victed of defrauding life insurance
companies by foisting deaths upon
companies for persons who had been
insured
John and Joseph Prince and John
Blackmar, who foated the British At
rican Finance company, have been ar
rested in New York for fraudulent use
of the mails.
Andrew Freemyer, wealthy stock
man, died at the insane asylum at st.
Joseph, Mo-, from injuries received at
the hands Of attendants, one of whom
Is under arrest
BY locking Tom Cockrill in the ne.
gro compartment of the smoking car,
the conductor of the Louisville &
Nashville east-bound train prevented
meeting between the sole survivor of
the Cockrills, a young man not far in
his twenties, and Alexander Hargis.
Cockrill killed Ben Hargis about a
year ago when the Hargis- Cockrill feud
was especially bitter, and James Cock
rill, the deputy marshall who was as
sassinated in the court house at Jack
son last July was his brother Hargis
is one of the surviving brothers.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13
COUNTY ASSESSOR MISSING.

Foul Play Is Feared-His Grip Found
in the River.
Helena, Mont, May 10. County AS
SCISSOR Paul Wignautz of Missoula
county is missing, and it is believed he
was the victim of foul play or was ac-
cidentally drowned in the Missoula
river. Information received last
night states that his grip and some
papers bearing his name had been
found floating in the river near Plains,
where he had gone on business.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13
CREW WAS STARVING.

American Vessel Had Been at Sea a
Month and the Rations Gave Out.
San Juan, p R., May 10-The Amer
lean schooner James Slater OF Port
Jefferson, Long Island. thirty days out
from Savannah Mar with logwood
for New York, put in here yesterday.
having been driven back from off
Cape Hatteras April "a. The crew had
been subsisting on pea soup for twelve
days aud were very weak. The stew
ard, William Holcomb. of Charleston.
S. c., was in comatose condition.
The men had been working at the
pumps at regular intervals for a
month.
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WOUNDED IN DUEL.

Max Regis Fights German Officer Yi&h
I, Pistols, Then With. Swords.
Nice, France, May 1O-Maxa Regis,
the former mayor Of Algiers and satti-
Semitic leader. recently quarrelad With
German officer. A duel was fought
yesterday at Mentone; two shots were
exchanged without result The fight
ing was continued with swords. and
the German was seriously wounded.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13

The new Shamrock's spinnaker
hoists 140 feet, is Is feet across the
foot and is exceptionally full. There
must be cloth enough in it to make
canvas trousers for whole orphan
asylum full OF boys.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13
Farm rs Drowned.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Anaconda. Mont, May 10. ,an
Finney and John sullens, prof. F1nt
ranchers of Whitehall, have been
drowned in Jefferson river. They at
tempted to ford the stream and their
horses were carried OF their feet.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13

The Economics, community Of
celibates who once hourished near
Pittsburg, have died OF or deserted
until only half dozen are left, and
they have Just sold out and retired
from business It's pretty hard to keep
any community up to the standard on
celib9aE.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13
From the Capital.

From the Capital.
Commissioner Richards leaves for
Minnesota soon and will examine into
the work that has been done in classi.
For the ten months of the present
fiscal year government receipts exceed
ed expenditures by $35,419,646.
The war department has adopted q
new set of standards and regimental,
battalion and other colOrs for the
army.
The cause of the United States in
the Alaskan boundary dispute has
been delivered at the ritish embassy.
It makes volume of $50 pages.
The Philippine commission has put
premium on matrimony by making
an increase of SIS (gold) per month in
the salary allowance of married off,
GERS of the constabulary.
The remains of Alexander F. Shep-
ard, who died at Batopilas, Mexico,
were buried at Washington recently.
He was once governor of the district
and was known as BOSS Shepard"
The state department has been ad-
vised that the Salvadoran congress has
refused to pay the award in the case
of Ell Truano, an American corporation
which secured judgment of more than
100000 for the annulment of its char
ter.
Senator Aldrich, who is spending a
few weeks at Hot Springs, Va, has
invited Senators Aldrich, Plat of
Connecticut and Spooner, all Repub-
ican members of the finance commit
tee, to visit him there for the purpose
of comforting over the provisions Of q
finance bill to be introduced early in
the next session.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13

There is absolutely no truth in the
dog on his way home from the Van.
derbilt wedding. He may have barked
like puppy, but not like a dog.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13

The ex-Crown Prince of Saxony and
her former husband have made up and
will be married again ''for the sake
of the dynasty" That dynasty must
be pretty hard up for material.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13

The larger the wheat crop the hap
pier the railroads. The smaller the
wheat crop the happier the operators
who wish to corner it. The consumer,
as usual, has the privilege of paying
In either event.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13
Shoots Deputy Sheriff.

Weston, Iowa, May 10. Charles
Matherson shot Deputy Sheriff J. c.
Baker OF Councll Bluffs FIVE times,
causing fatal wounds when the officer
tried to arrest l1atherson on charge
Of robbery.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13

A beautiful girl has married titled
Englishman who had to go to the
workhouse because Of his poverty.
The wonderful thing about the case is
that she isn't an American heiress.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13

Springfield, Mass, has millionaire
who works as a day laborer. But
he is probably doing it for fun, and
not because he is afraid of losing his
job if should rest up bit
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13
curzon viii stay,

London, May 10.-Lord Curzon yes
..orday accepted the appointment OF
y:ceroy OF India for another term. The
pest was offered to Lord Mimic, gov
amor general Of Canada, but he de-
scliued.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13

Because a New York policeman
could not show that he had bank
account he was declared insane. This
may be called prima facie evidence
n New York
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13

In the 10 years ending with 1907
the worlds production of gold was
1906 tons, worth 1921 ,400,510. Even
Mr.. Rockefeller isn't rich enough to
corner the gold market yet.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13

The attorney general of New Jersey
has been fined for running his auto.
mobile too fast. The people of New
Jersey must be taking their laws seri
ously this spring.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13

Rockefeller is now troubled with In
somnia as we'll as dyspepsia. What's
the use of being multi-millionaire il
you must have sleepless sleeps and
eatless meals?
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pe,ponde ncy the Cause.

: st. Paul, May 10.-Alexander Lilley,
: mail carrier, committed suicide by
hanging himself In the basement Of HIS
house early yesterday morning. De-
spondency caused by III health II -
signed q the cause.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13

A clergyman in New York announc
es that he will write no. more Sun
day sermons for the papers Of that
city. Perhaps they have stopped ask
ing him.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13

A New York goat ate its owners
macintosh and $50 in bills which
were in the pockets. Moral: Don't
leave money in your macintosh.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13

Thieves stole statue weighing a
ton from Chicago Office building
They probably concluded that the
building was old and not worth TAX.
ing.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13

The Mad Mullah's mother is sought
Now if they could catch his mother
in.law, perhaps he'd quiet down and
live in peace.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13

Betting on horse races is fascinats
ing sport, and when conducted through
race betting firms the opportunity to
lose money is quite as good as if the
customer were present in the pool
ring.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13

1t is wonder the people OF Den
mark have never risen in their wrath
and thrown vegetables and things at
the stage Dane.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13
] iack isa il the ~ erds,

4; III; Diackiso Ii the Herds. i
r lexs hdria, s. D, May 1O.--Some OF
FARMERS In this vicinity report that
ShSkleg has made its appearance in
their herds. Arthur Ealstrum is re-
ported to haye lost several head from
the disease.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13

They have discovered George
Washington's little Ratchet, and it
cannot tell q lie, for didn't Parson
Weems invent it?
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13

DR.. Cyrus Edison says that grip is
caught through kissing. And yet a
kiss has caused many man to lose
his grip.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13

A bald-headed mems club has been
formed in Cleveland. Isn't it about
time for the people who wear glass
eyes to get together?
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13
SHOT THROUGH THE HEAD.
Boy Plays With Target Rifle and Re.
ceives Fatal Injury.

ceives Fatal Injury.
J.uvcrne, Mimi. May 10. - Bert
Schwartz, fourteen-year-old son of E..
c., Schwartz, city recorder, was shot
through the head yesterday afternoon
by the accidental discharge of target
rife. He was in company with Jesse
sTheil, playing along the river, throw
ing up tin cans and then shooting at
them. Just how the accident occurred
Is not known. The bullet entered just
behind the right ear, fracturing the
skull above the temple on the left SIDE
Of the heads.s The boy cannot recover.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13

The Missouri man who has been
working for twelve years on crazy
quilt must have a mind Of that pat
tern.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13

There is another crisis in the Bal
kans. 1t is the fourth that has como
along since a week ago Friday.
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FIGHT IN A PooRHousE.
Two Inmates Quarrel and One Is
-, Stabbed to Death.

Wausau, Wis, May 1O.-James Nc
Mullen and John Rogulski, inmates OF
the Marathon county poorhouse, be-
came engaged in quarrel ana Nc
Mullen, upon being called liar,
whipped out knife and stabbed Ro-
gulski. The knife entered his abdomen
and caused his death. McMullen, who
is eighty-fiv years old, will be held
for murder. Rogulski was thirty-seyen
years old and a cripple.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13

With racing and baseball In full
bloom spring might as well settle
down to business herself.