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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1904-09-10
NOT A MILITARY PEOPLE.

We are not military people. bent
on conquest, or engaged i'll extending
our domains in foreign lands. or desir-
GUS of securing natural advantages,
however great, by force; but people
loving peace, not only for ourselves,
but for all the nations of the earth.
The display of great military arm
aments may please the eye and, for
the moment, excite the pride of the
citizen, but it cannot bring the country
the grains, Drawn and muscle of Il sin
gle immigrant, nor induce the invest
ment here of Il dollar of capital. OF
course. such armament us may be nee
essary for the security of the country
and the protection of the rights of its
citizens, at home or abroad, must be
maintained. Any other course would
be not only false economy, but pusii-
luminous. | protest, however, against
the feeling, now far too prevalent, that
by reason of the commanding position
we have assumed in the world, we
must take part in the disputes and
broils of foreign countries; and that be-
cause We have grown great we should
intervene IN every important question
that arises il other parts of the world.
| also protest against the erection Of
any such military establishment as
would be required 10 maintain the
country in that attitude. We should
confne our international activities
solely to,matters in which the rights
u me Ioanu - =. di-
rectly involved That is not a situa-
ton of isolation, but of independence. "
From Judge Parkers speech of ac-
ceptance.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1904-09-10
WAGES AND THE TARIFF
A Dilemma For Protectionists.

Great interest has been manifested
throughout the country in an extreme
ly able dissection of the relation be-
tween the Protective Tariff and the
wages of labor. made by Mr.. Isaac W.
Griscom. of Philadelphia. Pa. Mr..
Griscom maintains that the allegation
that either the general wage rate OF the
nation or the producing power of the
wage is increased by any conceivable
system of taxation is absurd .
The idea that the wealth produced by
the labor of the nation can be in
creased by the taxation of American
consumers is simply preposterous."
In support of his contention. Mr.
Griscom denies a dilemma which he
offers to supporters of the protective
theory:
What we need to know is, whether
the protective tariff is supposed 10 be
the cahse of the high wage of Amer an
labor: or whether the high wage OF
American labor IS the cause of the pro
tective tariff being demanded by tie
American employer Obviously the two
horns of this dilemma are ANA goniStic.
If the American wage rate IL so high
that the employer cannot afford TO pay
il without the help of the tariff, ii IS
obvious that the employer demands the
tariff 70 protect himself from the Amer
lean wage rate, and that the touching
anxiety in regard TO protecting Amer
can labor from the 'pauper labor Of
Europe is entirely uncalled for.
If the high wage is the cause OF the
tariff being needed by the employer.
it is plain that the high wage has an
existence independent of the tariff, and
that American labor is protected from
the 'pauper labor of Europe by some
thing other than the tariff. But if, on
the other hand it is contended that the
tariff makes the wage rate so high
that the employer cannot afford to pay
it, it is plain that the disability of the
employer is caused by the tariff, and
his difficulties must increase with in
crease of the tariff. and his only hope
of being able TO pay the wage rate Is
in the abolition of the tariff
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1904-09-10
RETURNING By SCORES.
From the Oswego Palladium


The New York World recently sent
letters to the hundred and more men
who acted as vice-presidents at the
ratification of the Palmer and Buck
ner Sound Money Democratic ticket,
held at Madison Square Garden, Sep
TENDER -, 1896, requesting a statement
of their present political views, to-
gether with their choice of u candidate
for the Presidency in the present cam
paign. About eighty replies have been
received. They are published by the
World in its issue of Sunday last.
Every one of them say unequivocally
they are for Parker and Davis. with
but a single exception, the writer of
which says he will support Roosevelt
and Fairbanks. The replies came
from every part of the State, as we'll
as Greater New York. The names
were taken from the published lists of
vice-presidents, and in each case the
writer's name is published in connec-
ton with his letter 1t is a notable
list of representative men.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1904-09-10
REPUBLICAN MONEY BACK OF THE
P0PULlST CAMPAIGN?

Though Thomas L. Watson IN his
speech accepting the Populist nominal
ton for President at Cooper Union,
New York, on August Is, said that
Roosevelt stands for those govern
mental principles which, i'll my Judg-
ment, are hurrying this Republic into
a sordid despotiSm of wealth, the
full speech is being sent broadcast as
a Republican document.
The New York World states that the
Republicans are hoping by this means
to estrange the voters of the Bryan
Democrats from the National Demo-
cratic ticket"
"A Populist campaign in this State
continues the World, lis to be made
with Il plentiful supply of funds, and
a State organization, it is said. 1t is
openly intimated that there are not
few Republicans who would subscribe
literally to the Populist cause for the
purpose of DETECTING Bryan votes from
Parker.
In this connection it is announced
that Thomas E. Watson is to deliver
forty speeches in doubtful States, and,
strangely enough, at the precise points
where they might be expected to do
most harm to the Democratic ticket.
Mr.. Watson has been in frequent con-
sultation with a number of men here
about his plans. Some of these men
were formerly closely identified with
Bryan"
In connection with the efforts of Pop
ulists to aid Mr. Roosevelt, Democrats
are citing this trenchant paragraph
from Mr.. Roosevelt's pamphlet on the
campaign of 1896:
Thrift, industry and business ener-
gy are qualities which are quite incom-
pdtible with true Populistic feeling.
Payment of debt, like the suppression
OF riots, is abhorrent to the Populistic
mind. Such conduct strikes the Pop
uliSt as immoral"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1904-09-10
HEROISM DUE TO LOVE OF COUNTRY

The Government of the United
United States was organized solely for
the people of the United States. While
it was contemplated that this country
should become a refuge for the op-
pressed of every land, who might be
fit to discharge the duties of our citi-
zenship. and while we have always
sympathized with the people of every
nation in their struggles for self-gov-
eminent, the Government was not Gre
ated for a career of political or civil
iZing evangeliZation in foreign coun-
tries or among alien races. The most
efficient work we can do in uplifting
the people of other countries is by the
preSentat ton of Il happy. prosperous
fgoverning nation as an ideal to be
emulated. model to be followed. The
general occupation of our citizens in
the arts of peace. or the absence of
large military ornaments. tends to i'm
pair neither patriotism nor physical
courage, and for the truth of this
refer the young men of to-day to the
history of the Civil! War. For fifty
years. with the exception of the war
with Mexico, this country had been at
peace. with a standing army most of
the time of less than 10000 men. He
who thinks that the nation had grown
effeminate during that period should
read the casualty rolls of the armies
on either side at Shiloh. Antietam,
Fredericksburg and Gettysburg, at
Stone River and Chickamauga L
would be the last man to pluck sim
gle laurel from the crown of any one
of the military heroes to whom this
country owes so much. but insist that
their most heroic deeds proceeded in
finitely more from devotion to the coun-
try than from martial spirit. From
Judge Parker's speech Of acceptance.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1904-09-10
IS 1T A POLITICAL REVOLUTION :

LAS the political situation now pre-
sants itself to the cool, Independent
observer, the resistless tide of popular
Sentiment seems to be turning distinct
" Parkerward, with indications that
the reaction which has set IN Will
steadily grow until November 8. and
mea mime will be strengthened by the
logic of events. Revolutions" said
Weniell Phillips, "are not made; they
come This is eminently true OF our
peaceful political upheavals. which no
human forces can stay, and when they
do come they always surprise the par
ty in power as much as the authorities
of Martinique were surprised by the
fatal eruption of Mont Peiee. New
York Herald. August 80.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1904-09-10
THE SOUTH is SOLID.

Senator Latimer. of South Carolina,
en- route to Connecticut to deliver
Democratic addresses, said during
brief sojourn in New York:
THE South stands ready to send a
host of orators North to help in the
campaign against Roosevelt. The
South Is solid"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1904-09-10
SECTIONAL BITTERNESS.

4 can understand how statesman
can believe in protective tariff and
in a centralized Federal Government,
but cannot comprehend how pa
triot can advocate policy calculated
to provoke race conflicts in the South.
and to array the different sections of
our common country in bitterness
against each other. Senator Bailey
in Brooklyn.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1904-09-10
WAR LORD OR STATESMAN
Senator Bailey Believes
Roosevelt DANGEROUS.

IF | were to elect a soldier | would
choose the President before any man
in public life. If l were to choose
a statesman | would select almost any
man in public life before the President.
AS a soldier leading a forlorn charge
he would be magnificent. AS states
man administering the affairs of the
nation he is dangerous. Senator
Bailey, in Brooklyn speech.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1904-09-10

Miss Ella lepp, of Baltimore, and Mrs.
Sarah Snader, of FrZelburg are visiting Mr.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1904-09-10

church next Sunday morning at 10 O'Clock.
Harvey LinnY and Grace Dell of Hannuar
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1904-09-10

NORM oanuushy street, linn, ONO. when
their daughter, Marie Louise. was united in
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1904-09-10

Nace q nnoues received ~ tons OF phos.
phate the past week.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1904-09-10

Son received first premium on surrey, first
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1904-09-10
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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1904-09-10

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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-23
Collier Found Guilty.


collier whospentman months
in the Minot jail, was found
guilty ofarson at Towner last
week. He made a motion for a
new trial. Collier and another
fellow, were keeping company
with the same girl and his rival
had Il buggy. This naturally
had some effect on the girl and
Collier seeing the pair out driv-
ing one day, remarked to a
friend. "That will never do. I'll
have to fix that or something
to that effect. A barn and con-
tents including the buggy was
burnt the following day and the
careless remark which he made,
brought him to this trouble.
He is suspected Of causing the
death OF his wife, but this can
never be proven. His wife was
found dead in a creek.
Court sets tomorrow.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-23
A Royal Slave.

"a Royal Slave" which is a
future booking at the opera house
is to be one OF the most i1npor-
tant events Of the theatrical
season in this city. The play
which deals with life in Mexico
about the time of the downfall Of
Maxmillian-is said to be re-
markedly interesting and has
proven one Of the greatest sue
cesses that the stage has known
in many years. Completespecial
scenery is carried for the entire
play, and has been painted from
photographs taken in Mexico
especially for this production.
The management are very for
tunate in securing an attraction
of this class and it is to be hoped
that our theatre goers will show
their appreciation Of his efforts
to provide them with better class
OF arnuselnents.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-23

\ prominent lawyer said to the
Independent editor the other
day: Glow can an editor wish
to divide the Minot land district,
and thereby take a great deal Of
trade from the city, and still ask
those whom it would injure the
most, for support?' We failed
to answer the question, but cited
him to the case where the poor
dog was taken in and fed until it
was fattened, then showed his in
gratitude to the master by bit
ing him one day. ''Divide this
land district" continued the law
yer, Eeand you will cheat Minot
out Of 100000 worth of trade
annually" Minot citizens, think
of this.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-23

The Ward County Independent, eight
pages, al home print. is the only official
psper OF the City Of Minot and the only
County official paper Of Ward county in
the city Of Min0t. Particular attention
gwen to city, county and state news.
Sent to any address postage paid one
year for 800; six months for 50 cents !:
three months for Is cents.
The Ward County independent has a
wide advertising medium having circu-
lation Of moro than 1000. Being pub
lishod at the county seat Of Ward county
We are able to print the news while they
are news. To subscribers; We will
continue to send paper to ill subscribers
until al arrearages are paid.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-23
Are Satisfied.

Mus Bros, had their opening
Saturday and have been doing a
very satisfactory business. The
managers, Peterson & Os]ie are
Velva young men who are highly
spoken of both personally and
in a business way. They have
been connected with general
stores at Velva sometime, Mr..
Oslie being a brother-in-law to
MUS Bros. The managers state
that they will enlarge the stock
in beth the dry goods and grocery
lines.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-23

The Independent understands
that F. Vandenoever is talked of
considerably for a candidate for
alderman of First ward. A. p.
Slocum has been a good con-
sentative alderman but we un-
derstand that he will not be q
candidate for reelection, and in
that event would like to see Mr..
Vandenoever installed as alder
man. He has property interests
here and would do his share to-
wards giving Minot those much
needed improvements Among
other things woich we would ad-
vOcate, is a new water works sys-
tenn and the providing of good
pure water for the city.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-23

The man who tries to raise him
self by lowering someone else, is
adopting a poor policy and one
which will not do him anything
but harm in the time to come.
For a man to give humanity
what he owes to it, he must lift
some other poor mortal at the
same time trait he himself is soar
ing to the heights. Another Mi
not editor however who conducts
4 weekly paper, has failed to see
the philosophy Of this.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-23


Vic Noble, Bottineau's most
prominent politician, is trying
to secure the Judgeship of the
eighth Judicial district. The In
dependent understands that Bot
tineau is united and would ask
the Ward county bar to assist
in getting the nomination for
Noble Judge Palda's appoint
ment met with much opposition
among the attorneys of Ward
county, but he seems to have
made such good record since,
that many who bitterly opposed
him, are now III favor of seeing
him elected this fall.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-23

Jelmar Rundquist is, working
for Eugene Teusch again.
Cashier Erickson has come
out flat footed as candidate for
mayor OF Minot.
have l + head OF good work
horses for sale, just the thing for
farm work. They weigh from
1000 to 400 ponds and are
we'll broken. Will sell them or
trade them for cattle. See G. O..
Frank at New York store or
Frank Grams at Shell Creek. tt
Lewis Beachler, OF Surrey. died
at 1916 O'Clock Tuesday morn
ing. Aged y years, II months
and 5 days. Mr.. Beachler was
sick about eight months, and
the end came while asleep. Three
sons survive him, John, Isiah
and Silas. The latter one living
in Surrey. The old gentleman
had a hard sickness.
The hardest fight ever seen in
this city was the twenty round
bout between mark Nelson of
this city and Rudolph HIM Of
Culbertson, Mont. last night re-
suited in Il draw. Nelson was
knocked down in the first round
but rallied wonderfully, land gave
his adversary an interesting time
for the remainder OF the fight.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-23
lM,not Inststut,ons chanss Hands.

Minot Institutions changs Hands.
"A c. II. Wsbstert who has man
aged 10 we'll the Minot branch Of
the Grand Forks Mercantile Co.'S
wholesale house, has been trans
ferred to Grand Forks, as man.
ager there. The change is in the
form Of a decided promotion for
him. He has been very popular
with all here and Minot certain
ly loses one of her best citizens.
J. II. Callahan, who has been
with the company ut Grand
Forks for six years, has taken
Mr.. Webster's place. He is a
pleasant gentleman and will see
that the company advances in
the future as much as it did in
the past.
WIN. Robb, OF Fargo, bought
thee. H. T rauer interest in the
Minot Milling Co. MIR. Robb
has been in the milling business
for years and at present is en-
gagged in IA big jobbIng business
in Fargo. G. G.. Cox and sons
will remain at the mill in which
they are interested.
II. J. Haschamp has Sold his
interest in the Minot National
Bank to f. B. Page, Pres, OF the
bank at Leeds, a. II. Notlimir,
aid C. I. Studness of Churches
Ferry. The bank will continue to
transact business in the future
in the same capable manner
which has characterized tin the
past.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-23
Nearly Broke his Back.

John Reed came near breaking
his back at the coulee bridge just
north OF town Monday. Hestart-
ed for the country for a load of
hay, and the strong wind caused
his sled to slide off an embank-
ment. The sled was overturned
and Mr.. Reed fell quite a distance,
striking his back across a bar.
For q time he was helpless, being
paralyzed, but later recovered
and came back to town.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-23

The kenfhare News has been
saying some very rank things
about our county auditor Louis
Larson, but that official does not
care. He is above reproach for
anything whidh he has done as
an oRicial-and no one but the
News would dare say anything
against him. But then Editor
Misfeldt wants the Office and per-
haps will be excused.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-23
Errs Are Dropping.

\ Eggs are going down right
along, several of the stores .sell-
ing them fol twenty cents a doz.
The Independent is informed
that eggs can he bought for 10H
a dozen in the twin cities. 1t will
be some time before Ward Co.
produces all the eggs and butter
It consumes. This should not be.
W. should rather be shipping
those products out OF our
country.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-23
The Big Match.

The wrestling match in Jacob
sons opera house the night 81
March IS, will be attended by
an immense crowd, it is predict
ed. A flashlight picture will be
taken Of the two big men, Ole
Olson and Fred Fuller,
when they are wrestling.
Nearly 900 of avoirdupois on
mat, the combined strength OF
two horses, will be a sightworth
seeing.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-23
AT The Hospital.

Missflendrickson has been liv-
ing on her claim near Velva sew
eral Gays.
Little Grace Currans was
brought to the hospital from
Granville. last week. She was
was troubled with nervousness.
An operation was performed
on Ole Pearson Of Kenmare for
a growth in the neck, Saturday
afternoon.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-23
WANT COLUMN

]. w. Rode sells steamship tickets
Land scrip for sale. G. A. johnson.
Blank notes and chattel mortgage re-
leases for sale Ut this Office.
Il. w. Jones has Just received 100 tons
Of the best grade Of blacksmith coal. 6ti
All kinds Of land and townsites for
sale. Address N. w. Comfort Of White
Earth, or ]. w. Maloney, Minot. 6-ti
H. w. Bankers Cough Catarrh Con-
sumption Remedy will knock that awful
Cough Sore Throat and Catarrah 1t
McCoy's drug store.
Wanted-job on farm by young
man. Inquire at this Office.
Leave your ordersfor coal. wood and
ice at P. H. Baukols. R-tf.
Money to loan on farms. Six different
plans. Fredeen Il Stewart, Minot, N. D.
The best line Of furniture west Of St.
An improved farm of 100 acres
with complete outfit of farm ma.
chinery, also 4 cows and six head
ofhorses for sale at a bargain if
taken now. Weiland 4 forge
son.
For Sale.-New cash register on easy
terms. Inquire at Independent office.
For Sale-Macaroni wheat, fine fer
seed, good and clean, also some good
blue stem wheat for seed, three kinds of
clean seed oats, early middle and late,
hay, wood, horses and mules. Prices
right. Address Nels Saugstad, Minot,
n. d., or call at his home four miles
southeast of Minot. IS tt.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-23

The Independent seems to
have the Williston Herald go
ing some regarding the popu-
lation OF that village. The indie
pendent hopes Williston has
1900 ':broad minded liberal
hearted people, but has been
informed by excellent authority
that 700 is placing the figures
plenty high enough.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-23

The Tioga Gazette admits
getting a whole bunch of Minot
independents at one time. The
Independent is run by too good
newspaper men to''cut an x"
because they shall differ even on
things personal.-Buford Trib-
une.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-23

The Patterson Advocate seems
to have gotten into politics
rather early-being but a month
old. Brother Drinkwater spared
but a few OF 'e1n.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-23

Many Velva cattlemen will
herd their stock beyond the
Missouri ON account OF the
numerous sons Of Russias en-
croaching on their range.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-23
Card of Thanks.

We wish to extend our most
sincere thanks to our friends
who SO cheerfully assisted us
during the recent illnees and
death OF, our daughter Mary
Ellen and also the employers of
Martin jacobson and &. y. Ry.
Office for the handsome floral
Offering presented. Geo. l.. and
Mary Monow.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-23

Wanted cattle to hesd. Twill
start in about the first OF April
to herd the town cattle. Any
one wanting their COWS herded
during the summer will leave
orders with Simon Ehr, Minot,
n. D. As to