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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-22
DISASTERS OF THE PAST.
Boats that Have Been Lost Since 1871
with Great Loss of Life.

The following is list Of marine dis
asters since 1871 involving great loss of
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-22
Her Old Friends Bid Her Farewell.
MRS. ELIAS SET FREE.

ENtortion.
Hannah Elias, the New York negress
accused of matchmaking aged John r..
platt TO the amount of S6S5. 600 gained
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-22
Graduate dth3 Milwaukee Medical COLLEGE

VIII attend promptly all lis, either by day
night. Telephons. COMMUNICATION with Office
Rbd residence. Office at Or Mellen's old
Dtrcs Retreat wia
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-16
cRAVATT-EASTBURN.
Pretty Marriage at Historic Salem
Baptist Church.

On Thursday night the old historic
Salem church, in Spotsylvania, was tht
arene of one OF the most attractive events
of the season. when Miss NeItie b. East
burn, daughter of the late Oliver East
burn, was united in marriage 90 Mr.
HprheI, II. Gravatt, n successful young
business man OF this city, Promptly at
I L. NJ. the church was opened and light
ed, and u scene met the eye
that will long be remembered, ~ the
mellow rAya OF the light fell upon the
beautiful decorations of growing, bloom
ing plants, aud the artistic arch Of ever.
grt lns and cut flowers, from which WI =
suspended a mammoth marriage BELL it
truly reminded one of the fairy land
Vefy soon the building was filed to over.
flowing, and a large crowd WIS out
side who could not find room in the
church, while the entire neiehborhood
wei present. and about 30 persons from
Fredericksburg Miss Jessie Willis and
NJ. George Willis, nephew aud niece OF
the groom. from North Carolina, and
Miss pearla v Shakespeare, cousin OF
the bride, from Whining ton, Del Rddc 1
their presence 10 the great crowd.
At S p. NJ. as the swt ct and inepi Ing
strains of music poured forth from the
organ. presided over by Miss Rosa l..
Miller, the bridal party entered the church
ia the following order:
Mr.. II. II. Gravatt, the groom, aud his
best men, Mr.. Dabney Gravatt, his
brother, walking slowly up the nor th
aisle and crossing over 90 the south side
of the arch Then came the bride, Miss
Nettie b. Esstburn, gowned in pnre
white silk. trimmed with white ribbons
and laces, carry ing bouquet OF Bride 4
roses. leaning on the arm OF her brother,
MIR. S f. Esslburn, OF fredericksburg
Va, who gave the bride away.
The ceremony was most impressiVely
and attrsctiyely performed amidst the
most profound silence by the Rev Il, A,
Williams, the gifted pastor OF the Bap-
tiat church OF fredericksburg, Va.
Alter the mar isge the bridal par y
came to Frede~ ick sburg and took the
north-bound train for Washington and
St Louis.
An elegant wedding SUPPER was served
at the home Of the bride before the mar.
riage to the bridal party and few mem.
bers OF the immediate family. The bridA
presents were very numerous, handsome
and sensible The warmest eongFstula
tions OF the many friends OF the bride and
groom will follow them on the bIlfR
trip and through lite.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-16
VIRGINIA PRESS ASSOCIATION
Second Days Session-Members
Guests of the City Of Roanoke
Thursday

Thursday.
The Virginia Press Association met in
it's second days session at Blue Ridge
Springs Wednesday, and was presided
over by Mr.. W, b. Lewis, President
Carter Glass having been called away
by the illness OF his brother
Mr., 7. F. Brown made an address Of
welcome and announced several ath'
letic contests.
The response was grAciOusly made by
Editor Beaseley, of South Boston.
Acting President Lewis read the i'd
dress Of President Glass. Mr., Glass
urged the importance OF statute com
peiling municipal councils 10 publish
each year the ordinance leyyiDg taxes on
real and personal property, and on
licenses. He also advocated cO-OperR
ton among the newspapers OF the State
along business lines and renewed the rec.
concentrations OF former President W,
s. Copeland on this subject.
The matter was afterward discussed at
some length, and committee on plan
and scope appointed.
MIR. Glass further urged the Importance
of amending the Virginia libel law.
Mr.. b. II. Beasley read an admirable
paper on How to Maintain the Prestige
OF the Country Newspaper"
As compliment to Mr.. Beaseley, the
paper was ordered TO be printed in the
minutes,
A committee was appointed TO draw
up resolutions appropriate to the death
OF W. ID. Chesterman, associate editor oil
The Times.D Dispatch, and adjourned.
In the afternoon the association dis
cussed some matters OF interest to the
craft. A paper was read by Mr. W. ).
Copeland on the desirability OF an edi-
tors holding office. The association
then adjourned until Thursday after
noon, The members visited Roanoke
Thursday morning as the guests of the
citv
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-16
Old Rivals Will Play Ball.

On Tuesday, July Goth, there will be
played on the Academy grounds. Bowling
Green, Va, two games of ball between
the Warsaw and Bowling Green teams
Tbeae teams are evenly matched and
will play hard, fast ball throughout this
series to decide the championship oil
Underwater Virginia. Warsaw and Bowling
Green are old rivals, having played each
other repeatedly during the past few
yearp. go the friends OF each team vii
attend these games In great numbers and
in Ureater interest.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-16
Fntertained at "IdlewiId >

Mrs. NJ. f. bowman gave an enter
tainment 10 her granddaughter, Miss
Sadie Taylor. at "ldlewild," her country
home near the city. on Thursdsy night
The young ladies and their escorts went
out in spring wagons filled with straw
and Joyous party it was
Those present were: Misses Elise Flick.
len, Mary Lindsey. Norsh Goodrich
Madge Taylor, Sallie Franklin. Belle
Dangerfield, + len Wallace, Lena Harri-
son. Jennie Maitland, Sadie Taylor.
Margaret MOncure. Bessie Taylor,
Marion Dimmock; Messrs John I. Cool
ricR. Jr, Gunyon Harrison, Deleyan
Montague. Eustsce Moncure, William
Lacy, William G0Olrick, Robert Cool
rick and Harrison Montgomery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-16
Richmond, Fredericks-
burg and Potomac
Railroad.
Schedule in effect May 29th. 1904

Schedule in effect May 29th, 1904
LEAVE NoRTHwARD.
COS A. NJ. daily. Stops on signal al
0eeoquan Sundays only.
s.34 A. NJ. daily. Stops at Alexandria.
10.41 AN. daily Stops on signal at Lee
land, Brooke, Aqua, Wide v alter, Ried
Quantico, Cherry Hill, Freestone. Negley,
Occoqusn, Lorton. Accotink, Franconia,
Seminary and Alexandria
LAB z. M. daily except Sunday. Stops
at Alexandria
6.49 Z. NJ. daily. Stops on signal at
Brooke, Wide Water, Qusntico, and
Alexandria.
1901 p. NJ. daily. Stops at Alexan-
dria. Stops ON signal at Occoquan on
Sundays only.
LEAVE SOUTHWARK.
$50 A. NJ. daily except Sunday. Rich
mond accommodation. Makes all stops.
6.2i A. N. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
train. Stops on signal at Wide Water
Summit, Guineas, woodelane. PenOls,
Rutherglen, Taylorsyille, and Glen Allen
Sundays only; and at Brooke Milford,
boswell and Ashland daily.
GAS A. Nj. daily except Sunday. Makes
local stops on signal.
1928 2. n. daily, s. A. l.. train. Stops
on signal at Lorton and Occoqu8n Sun
days only and daily at Quantico, Milford
boswell and Ashland.
5.26 p. NJ. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
train Stops at boswell and Ashland.
6.39 p. NJ. daily. Makes local stops
on signal.
S.37 p. NJ. daily. SesbORrd Air Line
train. Stops at boswell and Ashland
on signal.
Accommodation train leaves Richmond
4. z. NJ. daily except Sunday, arrives
fredericksburg LIB Z. NJ.
NOTE-Time Ct arrivals and departures
and connections not guaranteed.
c. Z, cox, Agent
W. ID, DUKE, G. W CULP. W. Z. TAYLOR
Gen. Man, Asst. Gen, Man. TFAf- Man
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-16
EDITORS ADJOURN.
New Officers Elected by the Virginia
Press Association,

Press Association.
The Virginia Press Association visited
Roanoke City IN body Thursday, and
saw the sights In that progressive city.
The visitors took trolley ride TO Salem
and then throughout Roanoke and re-
turned to Blue Ridge Springs In time Tor
dinner
In the afternoon the association held
its last session, and officers for the next
year were elected. Captain Morton, on
behalf OF the committee, reported a reso-
lution paying a noble tribute 90 the
memory OF the late W. ID. Chestermhn,
which WAS adopted by rising vote.
The following officers were elected;
NJ. b. Lewis, Old Dominion Sun, Staun
ton, president.
c. B. Camper, Fincsstle Herald, vice
president.
j. Il. Hart, Fsrmyille Herald, secre
tary.
r. II. Beaseley, South Boston News
treasurer.
Miss Bertha Robinson, Orange OBJ
server, historian.
Executive Committee: A. =. Rowe, W
Mcdonald Lee, C. f. Thacker, G. s. Jael
and W. r. Brosddus.
Delegates National Editorial Associa
ton. Carter Glass, ~ F. Harrison, j. IL
Lindsey, C. d. DENT.
Member National Executive Committe
W. s. Copeland:
On behalf OF Mr.. Phil. F. Brown,
handsome silver cup was given to Mr.. c
O'Conor Goodrich for winning the clocI
SolI prize, and vase to Mr.W. N. Roper
Of Petersburg, for winning the prize II
the "Deyil Among Tsilors" contest. Mr.
Goodrich presented the cup to Mis-
Camper. IN.
In love with Phil. Brown, who has dom
ali that a genial host could do to max
the session delightful. He ID a host II
more than one sense. The association
has adjourned sine die
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-16
FIVE BATHERS DROWNED
BEYOND DEPTH IN POTOMAC
Three Of the Victims Sisters Mother
and Child the Others.

Three daughters OF MIR, and Mrs Frank
| {. Kemon, of Washington, and Ars
James Hubbard and her child, OF Meter
Va. were drowned Thursday afternoon
at Edgewater, near Meter, WestmOre
land county, Va. The daughters Of MIR
and Mrs. Kemon were; Helen, hgrd
twenty years; Ada, aged nineteen, and
Harriet, aged fifteen. The party was H.
bathing in the Potomac river when thu
accident occurred. They got beyond
their depth. and, being unable to swim
all were drowned before assistance could
reach them.
EdgewRter is very remotely situated
and it has been difficult 90 get details q
the accident. Wire messages have 10 be
carried ten miles to the nearest telephone
Office There they are telePhoned ten
miles to IA telegraph Office.
Mr.. Kemon IL employed in the Govern
ment Printing Office. Several weeks ago
be leased cottage at Edgewater, until
August |, and sent his family there for
An outing,
Mrs. Hubbard and her child, who were
drowned. lived at Meter, and were friends
of the Kemon family.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-16
Jack cately on the Rampage Again

Il. Jact son Gstely, a well known char
acter of this city, who was released from
the Virginia State penitsntiary Alb ut
three weeks ago, sitlr completing n term
of three years for rocking Passenger
train of the r. f. II z. r. K. near Cool
Spring and injuring a lady passenger,
was before Mayor Willis Friday morn ng
charged with breaking a window in the
depot of the p. F. & =. r. K. lie wRs
fined s. and costs, and not having the
money to settle was seut to jail for thirty
days, and viii be worked in the chain
pRnU
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-16
Trial in Spotsylvania.

James W. Bolts was before Justices
Young and Waller at SpOtsylvania Z. H.:
Wednesday to answer the charge OF
cruelty to animals in entrapping a horse
belonging 90 Thomas Watson and there
by injuliDg the horse; the justices impos-
ed q fine OF 50 and costs. l. j. Graves
represent d the Commonwealth and F..
W Coleman was counsel for Bolts.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-16
After the Murderer Of Halle Dawson

Sheriff r. NJ Waller has returned from
Richmond, where he has been several
days in search of JnO. Lewis, who is sus.
pected of having committed criminal
assault on Halle Dawson, near summit
Va. Sheriff Waller and the Chiei OF Police
arrested IA negro in Richmond, but alter
being carefully examined be turned out
not 20 be JnO. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-16
Pigeons Fly Forty Miles In Forty
Minutes.

Mr. Geo. W. Sorrell, OF Washington, en-
route TO his summer home at Comorn
some days ago, turned loose at Clifton
Beach, three young Homer" pigeons,
and the trio made the trip OF 40 miles
back % Washington in exactly 40
minutes from the time they were liber'
sted. Arrangements were made Tor
timing the "Homers," and proof has
been furnished that they made the 40
miles and LANDED" at their birthplace
at GA F Street, s. W, Washington, 40
minutes after they left steamboat al
Clifton Beach.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-16
THE WEATHER.
Blankets Comfortable In July.

Did one ever see such weather in July
il heard on all sides. For the past four
mig hts sleeping under two blank Il has
been very comfortable. Heavy wraps
have been worn by the ladies In the even
ing and men have been wearing heavy
coats. The thermometer WAS % degrees
at } O'Clock Thursday morning The
weather is clear aud the bureau says a
warm spell is coming.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-16

The cd. OF the Bowling Green Female
Seminary will be seen Ia our columns to-
day, Professor Phelps. the principal. IL
a thorough scholar The school offers
all advantages. lIealthiul location,
pleasant home life and at moderate cost.
Write for terms, etc.
The Fredericksburg baseball team lett
Friday for Orange C. IT, topIay the team
of that place. The result OF the game
will be announced in our next issue.
Mr.. and Mrs r H. Surles, OF Caroline,
were in the city Friday shopping. and
will leave for Richmond county Saturday.
DIR. C. II. Kuper. the gold mining ex-
pert, of SpotsylyRnis, was in the city
Thursday on business.
DR.. Hugh A. Taylor, OF Richmond,
spent Friday in the city, the guest OF Dr.
W. J. Chewing.
Mr.. T. Richards and wife, OF Bow
ling Green, were visitors here Friday.
-tN cHtnl CDnETEn ON "A NJ g
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-16
na Will Get His Medal of Honor

Mr.. B.J. Hart, OF Co. F, oath kegi-
ment OF Va, Cavalry, Army OF Northern
Virginia, who il a well known and high
" esteemed citizen OF Caroline county
living near Guiney's station, showed US
his parole Friday which was given him
at kppomattOx Court House, when Gen
lee surrendered 70 Gen. Grant. t is 10
a fine state of preservation. lie was
here 20 make application for Il medal OF
honor. When told that he would have
20 present proofs OF his having served to
the end of the war, he pulled the rarcle
from his pocket and said: as this proof
enoueh2' 1t is needless to say he will
get his medal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-16
The Sick.

Mrs. Chas G. Helm is improving
Miss May Brent is resting much easier.
Master Aubiu Wooding is able 10 be
out again.
Mrs. Mary McCracken is much improv-
ed.
Mr.. ]. Stansbury Wallace is still con.
fined to his bed, but improving.
Mr.. George Mullen, though still quite
sick, is very much better.
The condition OF Mr.. John Arm strong,
who is in a hospital 10 Washing ton, re-
mains about the same.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-16
RnhertL. Parrish Dead

A telegram was receiv d Thursday
from COYiDgton, Va, announcing the
death Wednesday night OF MIR. K. l.. Par
IRISH. The deceased was successful law
yer and polished gentleman. He was
born in the county of Caroline and spent
several years Of his life here, where he is
well known TO our older citizens,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-16
Mr.. T. n, 6LANTON DEAD
He Was Prominent Citizen of Car
oIine and Former Commissioner OF
Revenue.

Mr.. 4. II. BlantOn. a highly esteemed
aud prominent citizen OF CarOlile county
died at bis home near Cedon early Fri
day morning of heart trouble, The de-
ceased was in his 10th year, aud when he
retired Thursday night was appa entity
in good health. Mr.. Blauton was born
and raised in caroline. was a prosperous
farmer, and for a number OF years We
Commissioner of Rsvenuefor that county
besides holding a number of other posi-
tons OF trust.
lie is survived by four MAJ lei daugh-
ters. all Of Caroline They are: Mrs. J
R Blanton, Mrs. +. f Burruf', Mrs. j
). Allen and Mrs A. j. haley; end two
sons, Messrs r. l.. Blanton and {. I
BlantOn. both Of Caroline.
The funeral will take place from his LAT
home Saturday evening az 8 o'clock. In
terment in the family burying ground
Rev. j. 5. Rylsnd will conduct the ser
vices
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-16
Death in WarFenton,

Mrs. William A. Jennings, formerly
Miss Turner, died at her home in War
renton Wednesday, after an Illness OF
several months. she was daughter OF
the late John Harriet Turner, OF Hanes.
vile, OHIO. The deceased is survived by
a husband and q sister.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-16
Sale.

Pair of good mules, one Geiser
thresher. one Mccormick binder, and
other farming machinery, all in good
condition, and will be cold at bar
gain. Terms liberal. Apply TO Allen
Smith, Dogue, va JUL
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-16

The Mccall Patterns are the only pat
terms made with perforation, showing
the exact hastings and sewing lines and
the seam allowance, without waste oil
material. No other pattern has this lea
ture, For sale at LOwery's. Fashion
sheets ire,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-16
HurkRmp as a Farmer.

Mr.. Charles ii. Hurkamp, the horse
man, is coming TO the front as farmer
lie has raised on "Boscobel this year
500 bushels wheat, 225 bushels OF rye, IL
cutting 40 acres of splendid grass and
has 157 acres in as fine corn az you like
10 look at
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-16
PIG SKIN GRATED ON MANS
LEG.
The Operation a Success at the Mary
Washington Hospital.

Fred Nussey, of Spotsy lvhnia. about a
month ago had his arm caught In a
chain of a steam shovel on the railroad
works of Douglas Gilmer 4 Co.. near the
Summit, and go crushed AZ To cause am
putatOn At the same time his leg was
injured badly.
lie was brought 20 the hospital here.
where the arm was taken of. 1t WAS
thought he would die. but he is now re-
covering. There WAS large raw sur
face on the leg, which under ordinary
treatment would have taken months to
heal. Dr.. J. f. Tompkins has charge Of
the case and be determined tn graft the
raw flesh with the skin OF n live pig A
few days ago Or. TOmpkius, assisted by
DR. W j. Chewing. took from the pig
the skin and grated it to Nussey'H leg.
The operation issdecded success The
new skin is growing nicely over the raw
surface and it will not be long before it
will be completely covered This il the
third time II similar attempt has been
made. The other two did not succeed,
one was performed by DR.. McGuire. OF
Richmond, and the other by DR.. Brown
ing, of Charlottesville.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-16
Mr.. John Armstrong Seriously III in
Washington.

Mr. John Armstrong, who went down
the river several weeks ago fJr the bene-
liz of his health, became worse and went
from there to a hospital 10 Washington
Wednesday night his wife and sister
were notified that he is seriousl y ill there
and they went on By the late train.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-16
An Omission.

In the notice Of the death OF Mr. Harry
L James in our issue OF Tuesday, July
18th, we failed 10 state that he was
married and is survived by his widow
who lives az Loretto, In Essex county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-16
Paint Your Buggy for 75e.

En- II. 90 with DevOe's Gloss Carriage
Paint. 1t weighs 3 TO s Ozs' more TO
the pint than others, wears longer
and gives n gloss equal to new work.
Sold by J. Willard Adams.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-16

Connections az Fredeyicksburg wish h,
a p r. R. and Weems Steamboat Co. At
Orange with Southern K K and Chesapeake
Ohio X. II.
TIE only line to the ChaneellOrsVille ana
wilderness BAttlehelds,
EssteFn standard limo. DAILY exeeptSun-
dnT W, II. RICHARDS. Gen. Manager
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-16

A fine mare, nine years old, works wei
in both double and single harness. Sound
and desirable.
ut ]. Sydnor Massey, Comorn, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-16
Dental Notice

DIR. G. C. Mann, Of Montross, will be
at Index, lPeyton Parker's store),. on
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday,
July 10, 20 and 81, prepared TO do den
tai work.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-16
PRESBYTERIAN Picnic .

The Presbyterian Sunday School,
under supt. J, Willard Adams, held their
annual picnic Thursday 10 was happy
and Joyous party that went in WAGONS,
straw liued to the Dannehl farm in Spot
sylvania, where the day was delightfully."-
sao1N
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-16
That Beautiful Gloss

comes from the varnish in Devoe's
Varnish Floor Paint; costs 8 cents
more a quart though. Sold by J.Wil
Ia "a Adams.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-16
YOlUMAC, FREDERICKSBURG AND
PIEDMONT RAILROAD.

Timetable No 10.
In effect at | a. IN. February Sth, 1904
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-16

We are now prepared 90 furnish family
trade with the following celebrated
brands OF liquor; Fairfax, Fairmont,
Sylvan Grove, keystone, Old Henry, and
other leading brands. Stafford agents
for the celebrated Portner Beer. Special
attention given to mail orders, Solicit,
ing a share Of your patronage. we are,
very respectfully, l.. G. Roach & Co.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-08-25
John VanSlyke this week purchased
the Frank Rowell farm. The consider
alton was 81 200.

An evidence effort being made by
Republican papers to create the i'm
preston that the 60 called Hearst men
in Minnesota are determined to make
trouble in the Minneapolis CONVENTION
of Aug. 80 received jolt when Oryille
Rinehart, prominent Minneapolis
politician: and Hearst supporter in the
pre-convention contest in Minnesota,
said:
This talk of the Hearst men having
any intention of precipitating a fight
on the so-called leaders of the Minpe-
sofa Democracy in the Minneapolis
nominating convention is evidently in
spired by the wish that something Of
that character will happen. So. far a.
/ know there is nothing to the state
ment. The Hearst men are supporting
the national ticket and naturally they
will Want to do everything possible to
secure the election Of Democsatic
governor IN Minnesota this fall.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-08-25

The action of Governor VIII tie in
naming Edward Engerud justice of the
supreme court to serve till his cleo.
ton in November will be Endorsed by
all fair minded men. Mr.. Enge rud
was nominated for the unexpired term
of Justice Cochrane. He has no op-
position and bis election is assured
By naming him now the governor pre-
vents a further break in the affairs of
the court. Governor Whites friends
felt that the political leaders had
rather ignored the executive at the
state convention and some of them
urged the appointment of one of the
governors pers onal friends for the gu.
preme court position to serve till the
election. The governor rose above
pc rsopal spite and named Mr.. Engerud.
-Farfo Forum. ~
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-08-25

so uncertain is the election of Roose'
velt that the demands for money use in
all the doubtful states have been the
features of this as we'll 20 all other
political campaigns. Inquiry % to
campaign contributions developed the
fact that little has been done in the way
of subscribtions up to the present time.
due largely to the fact that men who
usually are expected to make up re-
publican campaign purses are 10th to
to put their money in campaign they
believe to be hopeless.