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Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-29
Donecken OrganIEes the Doom.

A. H.. Donecken scrambled to the front
OF the room and yelled that he moved
that those assembled elect a new chair
man Of the meeting, Woods seconded the
motion and II was carried with only one
dissenting vote, the others having left the
room. Donecken then nominated w. A.
Saunders, but Saunders shook his head and
looked frightened, so Donecken switched
his finger to Woods. Woods was elected
chairman with only one voting no. AS
soon as Woods had assumed the chair,
the resolution endorsing Saunders was read
by Greenleaf, the temporary secretary, and
Donecken again moved its adoption. This
time it carried with the same lorn mega
tive registered against It,
without resuming his seat Donecken
moved that A. II. Hennings be endorsed
for city treasurer, The vote was a repeti-
tion Of the previous ones. Donecken. still
on the floor. moved adjournment and this
time there was no dissenting voice. The
crowd applauded and streamed out OF the
hall.
President Christie returned at about this
time and 20 those who remained he stated
that he had called the meeting in response
to the request Of w. E. Stockham, w.
l. Kienstead and others among whom was
neither Donecken nor Woods; that It had
been called only that Mr.. Greene and
others might be heard and that he Chris,
tie) had not suspected any endorsements
were proposed until he saw Woods and
Donecken consulting in a corner early In
the evening. He further declared that the
post adjournment proceedings had been en-,
tirely irregular and void and that 1.-THE
Fifth Ward Republican club has not en-
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-29
SLOWS YEAR OF TAX REFORM
Annual Report Of Tax Commissioner Flem-
ing Goes to tie Mayor,
SUNS UP ASSESSMENT WORK or 1908
New Methods bring Addition of 1885,
J0u,0OO TO Personal Property
and slight Decrease to
Real Estate.

Tax Commissioner Fleming has sub
mittod 10 the mayor his annual report OF
The work OF his department and his state
meut Uf the expenditures for the last year.
d. part the commissioner says In his re-
port:
The features prominent In the assessment
tor 1893 were:
and personal. at a fair cash value, instead
Of a percentage OF fair cash value as here
An increased assessment OF the capital
stock Of Incorporated mercantile companies
of about ;5,Dc0,oO0 the Pacific Express com
p1ny Of about $4,000 and on franchised
corporations over 2.Oyo,001.
8. The assessment Of railroad property
locally at fair cash value like all other
~ the state Board Of Equalization. believ-
Ing that any provision for the assessment
OF any class of property otherwise than IN
conformity with the constitution would
not be valid. The constitution OF the state
requires that every person or corporation
shall pay a tax In proportion to the value
of his or her or Its property and franchises
and that taxes shall be uniform IN respect
90 person and property within the Jurisdic-
ton Of the body imposing the same. The
taking Of figures returned by the State
Board Of Equaliza ton for assessment OF
right Of way and certain other railroad
property has always seemed inequttable,
but became the more so when the law was
strictly enforced in regard to assessment
Of all other property at run tair cash value.
Departure from Old Frhcthce'
1 realize the gravity of a departure from
long established practice supported by stat
utory provision and can oniy defend the
assumption OF seeking a remedy because
of the great inequality apparent. and as an
officer bound by. the constitution as well
as by the law. Where a conflict appears IL
IS not inadmissablc TO place the matter In
such a position that the constitutionality
Of the provision for assessment through the
state board as applied to this municipality
be tested before the supreme court as were
the five franchised corporation cases a year
ago under similar conditions. The action
Of your tax commissioner In this was en-
forced by the board of review; the opinion
of the city attorney was favorable to the
right Of the local Board of Equalization to
consider the matter and equalize, and the
Board of Equalization endorsed the find
ings Of the Board OF Review. II seems in
every way desirable that the principle at
stake should be passed on by the highest
court, where so much was involved as In
this case.
The assessment as fixed by the two boards
wa q fDIiOWgs
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-29

Reports from stations at 7 p. NJ.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-29

OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU.
OMAHA, jar. &.-Oficial record OF tenn
the corresponding day OF the last three
years:
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-29

NORTH N SOUTH.

The scores of the free-for-all contest
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-04-09
Notice of Lease Of School and
Institution Lands.

The school and institution lands not
already leased, situated in the county Of
Williams and in the unorganized cOun-
ties Of Alfred and Wallace, and state of
North Dakota, will be offered for lease
at pnhlic auction to the highest bidder
At the Court House il the town Of Will
Iiston, in sai0 Williams county. com.
mencine at 10 o'clock, a. M, on
TUESDAY, MAY 9Th, 1903.
No bid will be entertained for any
quarter section Of land OF less than 81 90
per year, and all lands will be leased for
term of five wears.
The entire amount Of the frat years
rent, together with the fee Of $500 for
issuing the lease, must be paid 1T :he
tine of leasing or the land will he leaseh
to 'h- next highest bidder. All defer
red PAYMENTS of rentals must he paid
OH or before the sixth day Of January
each year.
The Board Of University and School
Lands reserves the right to reject any or
all bids.
Dated At Bismark, this 10th day of
March, A. D. 1908.
D. J. LAxDAL,
Com'r of University and School
Lands. 1916
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-04-09
Contest Notice.
Department of the Interior, United States
Land dice, Minot, n. D.. March 5. 1903.

Department of the Interior, United States
Land ice, Minot, N. D.. March ), 1903.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this office by Anna White, confess
tant. against homestead entry No 1890, made
April 9. 1902, for swA, sec. 3, township 1853,
range %. by James Fogarty contestee, in which
it is alleged that: James Fogarty has
wholly abandoned said tract and changed his
residence therefrom for more than six months
since making said entry and next prior to the
date hereof; that he has not established a
residence thereon that said tract remains in
its natural state wholly abandoned and I'M
improved that said alleged absence from the
said land was not due to his employment in
the army. navy marine corps of the United
States as private soldier, officer, seaman or
marine during the war with Spain, or during
any other war in which the United
States may be engaged, and said par
ties are hereby notified to appear, respond
and offer evidence touching said allegation at
10 O o'clock a. M, on April 20, 1903, before A. H.
Makee, Notary Pf;bic, at his Office at
Portal, North Dakota. and that final
hearing will be held at 10 O'Clock a. m on
May I, 1903. before the Register and Receiver
at the United States Land Office in Minot, N.
d. The said contestant having, in a proper af-
fidavit, fled Feb q, 1903; set forth facts which
show that after due diligence, personal service
of this notice can not be made, it is hereby or
dered and directed that such notice be given
by due and proper publication. -..-
r. c. Sanborn, Register. l.
Mark Murphy, Agt. for Claimant. mar19
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-04-09
Contest Notice
Department of the Interior, United States Land
Office, Miuot. Y. D. March 8 1a02

Department Of the Interior. United States Land
Office Minot, n. D., March 5. 1908.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed
in this office by India Eesleston contestant.
against Homestead entry No. 1921
made June Goth. 1902 for the swla Section "a.
Township 1885, range 9S, By William Mccain.
contestee, in which it is alleged that said
entryman has wholly abandoned said land for
more than six months last past, and has failed
to improve or cultivate the same and has
never established residence on said land in
accordance with the homestead laws of the
United States. And that said alleged absence
from said land was not due to his employment
IN the army, navy or marine corps of the
United States as a private soldier, officer,
seaman or marine, during the war with Spain
or during another war in which the
parties are hereby notified to appear, re-
spond and offer evidence touching said allega-
tion at 10 O'Clock a. M. on April 3Oth, 1903,
before the Register and Receiver at the
United States Land Office in Minot. N D.
The said contestant kav1ng, IN proper afi-
davit filed March 9Th. 1905, set forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal service
OF this notice can not be made, it is hereby or
dered and directed that such notice be given
by due and proper publication. 80
r. c. SANBORN, Register.
eEREENLEAF & LEIGHTON.
attorneys Tor Contestant CmarI9
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-04-09
WiI|iston. N. D.. April 9, 1908.
! !!|3'|!|;! USE
:li{!l3s3:l3i| 2|3i| CO 1;|:|3;sl
Trenton Happenings.

The flrst happening was a snow storm
On, how the farmers hopes went aging
for II sew hnnrs. 1t was only to break
the mOnO'Ony of things and give a. little
color I" the general appearances Of the
country. II
The Messrs. Thomas were in Trenton
Monday. a..
Miss Sarah Mercer of Painted Woods
school arrived on No. 4 SUNDAY and
drove to Mr., Doyle's, where she il
boarding.
Mrs. Doyle's- sister is visiting her al
this writing.
! Charley Rutherford was in Trenton
Monday on business.
Mr.. Ernest Fewel has bought new
team and is making arrangements to
farm his ranch.
Mr.. Jerry Miles has his new house
about finished and says there is just one
thing lacking, which he hopes to have
in the near future, he will then be at
home to his friends.
Some Of the people in Rose Center
hecnme frightened leet we should have
an ice gorge. They watched on the
banks Ct the river until,he danger was
passed and then returned to their
homes on dry land.
Mr.. Thornton and nephews are hew-
Ing logs for Mr.. Thornton's house.
"A few of the homesteaders in Rose
Center raised their houses and put the m
on s'iIts to be- safe from high water and
are prepared to ente rtain those who
have not raised their houses in case the
overflow shonld come yet.
Ed Jacks irrigation canal ia doing very
successful work so far. We wish for
him all the SUCCESS possible in the
undertaking. ',I
Miss Peterson called on Mrs. Ezell
and daughter Monday eve.
R~v. W. }. Snow preached in Buford
on last Sunday.
Mr.. Galloway has been quite sick the
past week. -
Everybnd, Is respectfully invited to
attend Easter services conducted nv
Rev. Snow ut Painted Woods school,
house next Sunday.
Messrs. LvtIe, F~wel, Smith, Delhi
and Ezell drove TO Willis'on Saturday.
| Mrs. Frank Bartci, is very successfully
entertaining the new visitor w no arrived
on the % h.
NJ. Thornton, jr., of Painted Woods
has located claim on said creek.
Trenton ia the possessor of stray
Ferry boat. 1t ia said it hnated with the
ice from Culhertson, Montana, The
Trenton party NAV rescue it and if it be
in running order would tour the countr,
on the other side of the river for a day
Washington has had large immi
gration this spring SAWS the Prosser
Record. Canals are being extend I'd
which is enhancing the value of the
land.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-04-09
Rose v alley.

Geese are harbinger of spring but
the snow storm Of the 9TH inst surprised
everybody. ,.@.s 5~a.~
Carson aud Thornton Carlisle Of Italy,
Texas, Thompson and Charlie Peery,
Marion Whitaker and Charlie Ruther-
ford Of Henry County, Mo-. are guests
of their uncle, w. P. Thornton. ~"
Carson Carlisle has lis shack COM
pleted and furnished. Charlie Peery is
busy on his claim. 81.
Messrs. George and Marion Sim
mons have put in early gardens.
Mrs. Ezell and daughters of Trenton
visited Mrs. Joe Westbrook and Mrs.
Frank Simmons last Saturday.
Miss Betty Hereford is at home to her
friends en- her claim.
Mrs. W. P. Thornton and Charlie
Rutherford visited Mrs. w. J. Snow of
Williston last Saturday.
Mesdames Westbrook and Maud Sim.
mons took drive 10 the river Saturday
evening to see the ice float out.
We know one thing and that is that
WillistOn has one Of the most accommo.
dating post masters and mlstress0s that
we have seen for many Il day. We
hope Uncle Sam rewards them in u
more substantial way than the grateful
thanks Of a multitude.
Mr.. Albert McA|lister of Wiiliston
moved his family out to their home last
week.
All the men in this valley began last
Saturday at Mrs.. Frank Simmons to
open a road on the section line to
Trenton.
Rev. WI. Snow began his new work
at Buford on the 9Th INST. He will hold
services at Painted Woods school house
on the second Sunday, IL; inst. As he
has been pastor to u large majority Of
the people of this valley in other days,
we expect good audience.
We think we have a right to be proud
of our little valley. Our neighbors are
our associates and friends of Missouri,
headed by our former pastor Rev. w. J.
Snow. We no longer feel that we are
strangers in a strange land"
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-04-09
Musical at Villa Maria.

a pleasant and interesting musical
of vocal and piano numbers closed the
month of Marci, ut Villa Ma. ia at From.
tenac, Miinn. Among the young ladies
aid little girls who gave the program
were Miss Hortense Smith of Eau
Claire. Wis. Miss Elsie Hons, Chip.
pewa, Wis, Miss Gertrude Collins,
Grand Forks. N. d., Miss Alice James,
Bathgat-, N. d., and Miss Katie Bald
win, Of this city. The Graphic is
pleased 10 announce that Mise ka'ie
Bs'l"'" is "en'ioat'h among those who
evidenced great advancement in
musical style, expression and self
possession.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-04-09
For Sale by the
siln1e rsigned. You

:. hnving. Gall at the
Willis'on, AMI see il.
ZENo BRuEGGER, or
X. II. COPELAND.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-04-09
Flax Seed

can Insnect il before h
Graphic Office, in Wi
Inquire of "
y = K,
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-04-09
Notice for Publication.
Land Office at Minot, N. D.,

March 10th, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice Of his intention
that said proof will be made before Zeno
Bruegger, clerk of district court of Williams
county, at Williston, N. D., on May End, 1903,
viz:
for the M se4, nell swli of section %. and
nwia swAi of Section q, township 153. range SO.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of, said land, viz:
John B. Yuiil, Winfield S. Dunn, Charles
Baldwin, Louis Peterson, all of Williston, N. D.
mar56 ~ r. G. SANBoRN. Register.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-04-09

Geese are harbinger of spring but
the snow storm Of the 9Th inst surprised
everybody. ~. -,....,E 5..-
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-04-09
Timber Land, Act June 8, 1878:
> Notice for Publication.
United States Land Office, Minot. n. D.,


January -, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions OF the act of Congress Of
June 3. 1878, entitled AN act for the sale of
timber lands in the States of California, Ore
s,on, Nevada, and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the public land states by act of
August 4, 1892. Robert W. Stroud, of Williston.
county of Williams, state Of North Dakota, has
this day filed in this office his sworn statement
No. 81, for the purchase of the lots and =, sec
-, and nwl. nw1a, and lots and 2, of sec No. 49,
in tip No: 15s range No. 80. and will offer proof
for its timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes, and to establish his claim to said
land before the Register and Receiver of this
office at Minot, Ward county. N. D., on Tues
day, the 21st day Of April, 1903. He names as
witnesses: John Bloom, of Williston, N. D.: F.
2: Chase and John s. Quincy, both OF Elk
River, Mimi: NJ. B. Bryant, Monticello, MINI.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file
their claims in this office on or before said 21st
day of April, 1903.
feb5 r. c. Sanborn, Register.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-04-09
Odd Fellows Anniversary

Fort Buford Lodge No. 10. I. 0. O. F.
hereby extend 4 cordial Invitation 10 all
Odd Fellows, and their FAMILIES to join in
the S4th Anniversary festivities Of the
order III America, to be- held ut Odd
day evening, April 29th. 1903.
Z. 5. Phillips, N. &.
r. H. Copeland, Sec.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-04-09
A Thoughtful Man.

N: N. Austin Of Winchester, Indiana
knew what to do in the hour Of need.
His wife had such an unusual caae OF
stomach aud liver trouble, physicians
coul'' .s't help her. H-'thouyh, of and
tried Dr.. Kings New Life Pills and she
got relief ut once and was finally cnred.
Only 25c, at Brownell & McPhee's.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-04-09
Makes A Clean Sweep.

There's nothing like doing thing
thoroughly. OF all the Salvrs you ever
beard OF, Bucklen's Arnica Salve - the
hest. 1t sweeps away aud cures Burns,
Sores, Bruises, Cnts, Boils, Ulcers, Skin
E'urtinns and Piles. It's only 25c. and
guaranteed to give satisfaction by
Brownell d McPhee, Druggist.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-04-09
CATTLE FOR SALE.

Montana, Manitoba and Minnesota
cattle for sale in car lots and over. Will
also meet my competitors at any low
price. Pure bred bnlls always on hand
J. N. Rain, Culberison. Mont.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-04-09

). Zno Bruegger, the wide-awake and
successful business manager of the Cu|.
bertson branch Of the Bruegger Mercan-
tile Co. = department store, was III the
CITY Yesterday.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-04-09
A Great Sensation.

There was big sensation in Leesville,
Ind. when W. H. Brown of that place,
who was expecte ed to die. had his life
Consumption. he writes: II endured
insutferable agonies from Asthma, but
your New Discovery gave me immediate
relief and soon thereafter effected a
complete cnre." Similar cures Of Con.
SUMPTION, Pneumonia, Bronchitis and
Grip are numerous. It's the peerless
remedy for all throat and lung troubles.
Price SOC, and $1.0O. Guaranteed by
Brownell 4 McPhee, Druggists. Trial
bottles free.
A Chicago dispatch says that between
5000 and 1000 emigrants passed that
city on the 9Th inst enroute to the
west and northwest. Whether any of
them will head in for Williston ia a
question that will be solved in a few
days.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-04
CONFIDENCE MEN
WORK ON TRAINS
Passengers Victimized
Between Here and
Port Costa
One Operator Arrested Near
Crockett and Brought to
This City.

]. r. Talbert. who is accused of play
ing bunko game on passengers on
the Southern Pacific trains between
this city and Port Costa, is in the City
Prison and every effort is being made
to find his confederate.
Complaints had been made to the
Southern Pacific officials of the crooked
work OF the two men, Mr.. and Mrs.
Morrow, an aged couple from Orange.
Cal, who had been ON a visit TO the
city, left on their return trip last Tues
day Soon after they left the Oakland
mole a nicely dressed young man took
a seat beside them and engaged them
in conversation. They chatted for
about half an hour, when another
nicely dressed young man came up to
them and. slapping the other young
man on the back, asked him if he
could give him the 800 he owed him.
OF course he did not have the money
and in an off-hand way asked the old
man if. he could advance him the
amount, saying il would be sent to- him
at once. The old man refused, but his
wife, who had been much impressed by
the young mans conversation. pulled
out her own wallet and handed him
the money. That was the last they
saw of either of the young men.
A man from Modesto was relieved Of
$40 by the same process the day pre-
vicus, and there are others c. c..
Crowley, chief of the Southern Pacific
detective bureau. detailed Patrick Kin
delon on the case, and yesterday morn
ing Kindelon caught Talbert in the act
of bunkoing a long whiskered stranger
on the train near Crockett. Talbert's
companion escaped, but Kindelon has
a good description of him. Talbert was
brought to the CITY and turned over
tc Detective Ryan, who locked him up
in the City Prison.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-04
Exports Tor the North.

The steamer Senator sailed on Wednesday
for Victoria with an assorted merchandise
cargo consigned TO various British Columbian
ports valued at SIS. T27, and including the
following:
81. cos lbs dried fruit, 10. $50 lbs rasins. 21,-
794 lbs coffee. % $50 lbs malt Gill lbs hops.
20.oJ0 lbs oil cake meal. 303 gals wine 905S
lbs nuts. 594 plkgs fresh fruit. 4s pkgs fresh
vegetables, 2gs7 lbs chocolate, 1880 lbs Is rs
meals GA lbs cheese, 80 pkgs groceries and
provisions. 252 bxs paste. $50 lbs Goldfish II cs
canned goods. S444 lbs beans. 25 Jackets
dries. ZOE lbs bread. 1858 lbs soda, 80 cs sal
mon. POS lbs ham. 404 lbs zinc, l bale dry
goods, u pkgs arms and ammunition, bdls
pkg machinery, u pkgs electrical supplies.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-04
Tacoma TOSSED on the Bar.

The new cruiser Tacoma had chance to
show her seaworthy qualities at the end OF
the trip home from Santa Barbara When the
bar was reached IL was found 10 be breaking
and IL was only after grave consideration that
the crossing was esssyed- Huge conDers spent
their noisy strength against the cruisers sides,
which yielded before the mighty impact until
at times the Tacoma rested on her beam ends
The sea had been fairly rough all the way
up the coast but when the bar was reached
the tumbling and tossing was in style that
would have done credit TO a fulIpower ocean
gale. The cruiser came through this un-
scheduled trial as well she had passed the
official tests in the Santa Barbara channel,
but the croekery on board was wrecked and
the caterer who supplied the china and crystal
for use on the trial trip had little OF his ware
To carry home. In addition 70 the breakables
everything that was loose in every part OF
the cruiser went adrfft and the movable in
terror arrangement Of the Tacoma was in a
rrettv tumble when the smooth seas inside
the heads gave those aboard opportunity
70 look around
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-04
TWO MURDERERS
LOSE LAST HOPE
Wardrip and Glover
Must Die for Their
Crimes.
Supreme Court Declines to
Reverse Previous
Judgment.

Charles Wardrip and William H.
Glover must die on the scaffold, ac-
cording to decisions rendered in their
respective cases by the Supreme Court
yesterday. Both of the men have made
hard fights for life and both have lost.
Executive clemency is all that can save
them now.
Wardrip shot down Hugh Duffy in
February, 1902, near the corner of Four
teenth and C streets in Sacramento.
The defendant. with a boyish COM
panion, was in the act of burglarizing
the residence of family by the name
of Barten, when Duffy, who owned the
house, appeared on the scene. Wardrip
leaped from a window after he had
been alarmed by his companion and
shot Duffy.
He managed to make his escape from
California, but was located in Salt
Lake City and brought back for trial.
He was convicted and sentenced to
death. His appeal was based on tech
nical points.
William H. Glover shot Frederick
Nierhoff in Placer County on June L.
1902. Glover was engaged to the daugh-
ter of his victim, but the father had
ordered him off the premises. He be
came enraged and next day appeared
in the yard with rifle for the express
purpose of killing Nierhoff. The last
named was shot in attempting to Wrest
the rifle from Glover.
The appeal was based on alleged ir-
regularities in the conduct of the case
by the Judge of the trial court
The daughter of Hugh Duffy saw
Charles Wardrip murder her father and
Agnes Nierhoff was present when VIII
liam H. Glover shot her father.