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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-09-01
FEEDING New Oats.


Many of our readers will soon be
feeding new oats to their horses. Just
a word at this time in reference to this
matter would not be amiss. The bad
effects of feeding new oats in any
quantity is well known to most horse
men. Where work horses are fed new
oats they act as a laxative and cause
the animals to sweat freely. Then,
again, owing to the degree of indigesti-
bility, the system of the horse is liza
BILE to be upset and the failure to keep
in good flesh is noted. Too many farm
ers are waiting for the new oat crop
to ripen simply because they failed to
make a proper calculation about hold
ing on to their oats to serve them
in tiding over the summer months, or
until new oats are suitable to be fed.
To those who are short OF old oats,
we would advise paying a reasonable
amount of interest for two or three
months on the purchase price of old
oats rather than to feed new grain to
work horses. 1t will pay because we
have tried it ourselves when we were
short of feed. Those of our readers
who have had experience in feeding
new oats are quite well aware that
Wu0u IuGy die C1l ~ anu Pun
in bins they are not in a fit condition
to feed before frosty weather. Com
plete ripeness is reached much earlier
by placing the oats in stacks for sew
eral weeks before threshing.
The cattle-dipping order that eman-
ated from the bureau of animal in
dustry at Washington is causing no
end of inconvenience and controversy
on the great ranges. 1t is in fact a
heavy handicap on the large shippers
on account of the elaborate or rather
the extensive preparations required for
the work. A tank must be prepared
and filled with the solution prescribed
and every animal from a mange-in-
fected range must be submerged there
in as a necessary preliminary to ship
ment. Cattlemen are trying to make
a compromise with the government Of
ficials, providing that only cattle that
do not pass ordinary inspection at
shipping points must be dipped this
season, thus giving fat cattle that are
ready for slaughter and feeders" in
good condition free pass from the
ranges. Next season the shippers
promise to be equipped to meet all
demands in this direction. The re-
quest seems to be a reasonable one,
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1904-09-23
DETACHMENTS LOCAT.
ING STRENGTH AND DISPO-
SITioN OF RUSSIANS.
0UTPOSTS AND PATROLS CLASH DAILY
OYAMA AGAIN ENDEAVORING TO
FLANK KUROPATKIN FROM
THE EASTWARD.
WAR DISPATCHES SUMMARIZED.

The Japanese advanced detachments
are feeling out, the strength and dis
position Of the Russian forces and
Japanese f1anking columns are press
ing northward Skirmishes between
outposts and patrol parties occur daily,
but no engagement of Importance is
expected for some days.
The Russian war Office denies the re-
port that Field Marshal Oyama has
crossed the Hun river, though it seems
to be established that he is again try
ing to flank General Kuropatkin from
the east. Tuesday Kuroki's forces at
tempted to seize Da pass, on the road
to Fushun, in order to turn the Rus
sian left, but they were repulsed.
In addition to the two Russian army
corps already mobilizing seven other
corps are to be called to the colors.
Emperor Nicholas has ordered that
contingents from each of his crack
guard regiments shall go to the Far
East.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1904-09-23

Chas Shong threshed some fax last
week which averaged 20 bushels per
acre.
Malcolm Gillespie, Matt johnson,
Art Hill and Jake Overgard were at
Westhope last week. 3
John Grimes has the lumber hauled
for new bouse. It's just possible
that Jack does not expect to keep
bachelors hall this winter.
Mrs. James Hill returned this week
from visit in the Valley with rel.
atives. Mrs. Gillespie, her sister and
mother Of our popular Mac. returned
with her for a visit.
The threshing machines in this vic.
irity are beginning to tell their
stories. Wheat will average about Is
bushels, oats so and barley about the
same. Everyone seems satisfied
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1904-09-23
Platform Of the
Independent Republicans.

We, the Independent Republicans
Of Bottineau county, announce the
following to be our platform and SEN
timents:
That we are republicans for the
reason that we believe in the prin-
ciples of republicanism that we be-
lieve that such principles advocate
liberty and independence in public,
private and Individual actions; we
believe in competency in officials, and
efficient public service; we believe
that candidates for Office should be
nominated by delegates, properly sell
ected by the people. who shall express
the will of the people, and that when
such candidates are nominated, that
they be responsible to the people for
their conduct if elected.
We denounce as unrepu blicanlike
and injurious to the party and to the
public welfare, the system and prac-
tice in our county, by the so-called
leaders of the republican party, of
plugging the caucuses and conventions,
and thereby enabling them to manip-
ulate such caucuses and conventions,
so as to have such measures passed as
will further their schemes, and can
didates nominated that are in their
power, or pledged to do their bidding.
We denounce the system practiced
by said schemers, Of using the party
and the cen trail committee, which
should represent the party as whole,
solely and entirely to further the per-
sonal interests and ambitions of one
man.
We denounce. and condemn as un-
worthy the support Of any man, men
who are 50 anxious for public Office
that they will barter away their man
F., hood and right of individual action,
and literally sell themselves to poll
tical bosses in order to secure nom
| ination.
We believe that as true repu blicans,
it is our duty as such, to do all in
our power to rid the republican party
of this county, of the disgrace imposed
upon it by the corrupt scheming OF
those who are now debating the pol
icies and affairs of the party to fur
ther the interests of one man, regard
less of the welfare of the party OF
the public: and we believe that fol
such purpose we are justified in join
ing forces with the democratic party,
or any other party, whereby we may
be able to bring about the desired re-
suit of purity in official service, in.
dividual responsibility of officials ani
uniform representation and action il
caucuses and conventions.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1904-09-23
CHECK TURNING MOVEMENT.
Russians Repulse a Small Force OF
japanese.

st. Petersburg, Sept. 22.-General
Kuropatkin, telegraphing under Tues
days date, declares that the situation
at the front is unchanged. He de-
scribes an outpost fight Tuesday at
Da pass, half way between Bentsiap-
utze and Sintsintin. A Japanese force,
consisting of four companies, marched
up from Dziantchan, twenty-three
miles northeast of Saimadzi and tried
to capture the pass and turn the Rus
sian left flank, but the Russians re-
pulsed the attack and the turning
movement was checked by Russian
cavalry, supported by machine guns.
The receipt of the news at Toxic OF
the march of the Japanese from Dzi-
artchaE was the probable origin Of the
rumor that Kuroki had crossed the
Hun river, which runs twenty miles
north of Da pass.
The most reliable information does
not indicate the resumption of the JAP
anese offensive for some days.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1904-09-23
JAPs MAKE GREAT HAUL.
Capture Many Guns and Much Ammu
milton at Liaoyanq.

milton at Liaoyang.
Toxic, Sept. 8.-No official report OF
the subsequent movements of General
Kuropatkin have been received, but
the Kokumin says 1t learns on good
authority that Kuroki, after taking the
heights near Heiyingtai, about fifteen
miles northeast of Liaoyang, occupied.
line from Yentai to the mines by;
hot pursuit of the Russians Sept. u
and 5. The Russians, who were said
to be concentrated twenty miles from
Liaoyang, are now retreating IN the
direction of Mukden. The pursuit was
Dbstructed by the high millet. The;
Russians destroyed their stores, but
numbers of guns and quantities of ann
munition and other supplies were cap
tured in the Notifications and near tha
railroad station.
The Nichi Nichi says it thinks the
Japanese casualties may exceed those
Of the Russians, owing to the latter
having occupied fortified positions in
superior numbers.
The mikado has congratulated tho
forces on their brilliant victory in the
face of tremendous difficulties, adding
that the end of the war is still in the
distant future and exhorting care and
patience.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1904-09-23
RUSSELL.

The entertainment and bas ket social
held at the Woodman hall on last Fri
day night by the ladies of the Catholic
church of Russell. was a marked sue
cess-$164 being realized from the sale
Of the baskets. The highest price paid
for any basket was $11. 5O-the fellow
wanted it-had to have it-and his
friends very considerably allowed
him to get it-after paying for it.
But, taking into consideration the
swell creations in the basket line and
the many good things contained there
in, the prices paid were not too high.
The musical program was good, and
that is not saying hardly enough.
Every number on the program was
rendered exceptionally we'll and en-
cores we're the rule rather than the ex-
ception. The ladies feel highly elated
over the success Of their efforts and
wish to thank those who showed such
interest and so ably assisted them.
Thanks are especially due to Mr.. Rus
sell for his kindly help and to Mr..
Pouliett, who quite captured the aud
ience with his masterly violin playing.
Mr.. John Stoeser deserves much credit
for his good work as auctioneer-John
saw that everyone who wanted bas-
ket paid for it. The use Of the hall
was kindly given free by the M. w.
A. and the ladies also wish to thank
the lodge for the courtesy. The pro-
ceeds will help materially in the fin
ishing of the church here. The lum
ber is on the ground now and as soon
as the rush of work is over the church
will be rapidly pushed to completion.
Good clops made the young men
generous.
Miss Role made quite hit in her
coon song.
Joe LaPorte got the basket he was
looking for-so did Mr.. johnson. .
Miss Lille Stoeser returned to Dew
lis Lake today.
Oscar Thoreson is hauling lumber
for large barn. @#
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1904-09-23
essary appropriation to reimburse such

essary appropriation to reimburse such
private parties.
Whereas the Hon. J. P. Birder, of
Park River. on the evening of July 8,
1904, at Litchfeld, ILL.,, lost his life
while responding to the call of his
party as delegate to the national con-
vention at st. Louis.
Now. therefore. be it resolved. that
the democratic party by his death
has lost loyal member, the state and
nation a patriotic citizen and his fam
lily kind and loving husband and
father.
That we hereby tender to his be-
reaved wife and fatherless children
our sympathy and coincidence.
That the secretary of this convention
be instructed to forward a copy of
these resolutions to his family.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1904-09-23

get officials to do their duty. But
for our states attorney would Bottineau
have been any better. We don want
this sort of cheap and nasty rule and
administration of the law. Owing to
his record in Office Mr.. Burr was
nominated for congress. not solicited
or by pulling wires or manipulating
conventions, the office sought the
man. If elected he will be grand
specimen of the hardy pioneer.
Coming to Bottineau when boy
he has grown up with the place,
knows what are the hardsips of new
settlers, and from the plow on his
fathers farm, by sheer hard work he
/ has gained his position among our
leading citizens and the respect of all
who know him. Those who wish to
establish a young Tammany in our
midst, are snarling at his heels like
yelping ours. But honest Republicans
are weary of them, because they don t
want their party disgraced by nomin
ations obtained by Doodle, unfair rul-
ing aud trickery, to see faithful repub.
licans deposed to make way for rene
gade Democrats who are republicans
for revenue only. They are weary OF
having popular, efficient postmaster
dismissed because he would not be 6
tool of the gang. If Mr.. Burr il
elected we will have faithful lep.
resentative working for the benefit O.
his constituents, not petty schemel
toadying to tho bosses.
! james Fleming.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1904-09-23
LOCATING THE RUSSIANS.
Japanese FIanking Columns Pressing
NorthWard.

NorthWard.
st. Petersburg, Sept. 22.-While the
war Offices advices do not Indicate
that Field Marshal Oyama's main ar
mics have yet resumed their forward
movement advance detachments OF
Japanese are feeling out the strength
and disposition of the Russian forces
and Japanese flanking columns are al
ready pressing northward. The re-
ports that battle at Mukden is immi-
nent are, however, regarded as prema-
ture. All that seems to be definitely
established is that Oyama is again es-
saying to- flank General Kuropatkin
from the east. His advance forces are
seeking to obtain command of the
roads leading twenty to thirty miles
east of Mukden. Tuesday they at
tempted to seize Da pass, on the road
to Fushun, in order to turn the Rus
sian left, but they were repulsed.
In addition to the two Russian corps
already mobilizing seven other corps
are to be called to the colors.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1904-09-23
Democratic State Platform

IOllOWluS lS tll0 pldGlOIm dSOEtou
by the state democratic conventions:
/. The Democrats of North Dakota
in convention assembled, hereby re-
affirm their belief in adherence to and
support the cardinal principles Of dem
ocracy, as contained in the national
platform, adopted at st. Louis, and we
hereby pledge our loyal support to the
candidates nominated thereon.
2. We denounce the republican
party for committing the conduct Of
the political affairs Of this state to a
few bosses dominated and controlled
by corporations, who from the Mer-
chants Hotel in St. Paul, Minnesota,
dictate party nominations, issues and
public affairs of this state. We further
denounce the cowardice of delegates
chosen by the people in ratifying the
action of such bosses.
8. We favor minority representa-
tion on all public boards in this state
and denounce the action of the late
republican convention. in doling out
appointments on public boards and
subordinate positions and thereby u.s.
urping the prerogative Of the execut-
i've for corrupt and partisan purposes.
q. We denounce the republican party
for it's extravagant management of the
affairs of the state and pledge the
democratic party, if placed in power,
to a careful and economical admin.
istration of the affairs of the state.
5. We are in favor Of primary
election law for the nomination of al
candidates for public Office, and here,
by pledge our party to the enactment
and enforcement of such law.
6. We are in favor of the initiative
and referendum.
7. We believe in equal rights to all,
and special privileges to none, an6
therefore the equal taxation of all
property whether private or corporate
and pledge the party to enact and en-
force necessary legislation to this end
8. We are in favor of the national
inspection and grading of all grains.
9. We favor national legislation
giving the interstate commerce com
mission power to enforce its mandates
and the enactment and enforcement
of such laws within the state as will
prevent prohibitory charges and dis
elimination in local rates.
Whereas, in order to put the ma
tional irrigation into operation il
this state it became necessary for pri
vate parties to advance the money tx
procure the services of competent
engineers. -
Therefore, be it resolved that oul
members in the legislative assembly
be hereby instructed to vote for nee
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1904-09-23
SLOWLY PUSHING NoRTHwARD.
Jap Advance in Daily Touch With Rus
sian Patrols.

General Kuroki's Headquarters in
the Field, via Fusan, Sept. 22.-The
Japanese are slowly pushing north
ward. The outposts are in touch near
Yentai and skirmishes between out
posts and patrol parties occur daily.
1t is believed that the Russians are
gathering a force at Yentai prepara-
tory to making strong stand for the
protection of the coal mines.
The Japanese are rapidly changing
the guage of the railroad from New
chwang and probably it will be in
operation to Liaoyang in a fortnight.
They are rushing forward supplies OF
ammunition.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1904-09-23
REPORT PROVES UNTRUE.

General KUroKI NOT vet HcTosS inc
Hun River.
St. Petersburg, Sept. 22.-The re-
ports that General Kuroki had crossed
the Hun river at Fushun turn out to
be false. The Russians strongly hold.
the road to Fushun and Bentsiaputze.
It is pointed out that If the Japanese
had occupied Fushun the Russians
would have been compelled to evacu-
ate Mukden, since Fushun is nearer to
Tie pass. @
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1904-09-23
ALONG THE HUN RIVER.
Great Battle Expected to Occur There
Shortly. &

Paris, Sept. ga dispatch to the
Temps from Mukden says:
Russians executed recOnnaissances
Monday which developed that the main
army of the Japanese is about twenty
two miles southeast, under General
kuroki, with two divisions at Yentai.
The Japanese junks turned back
after succeeding in getting up the
Lao river almost to Sinmintin.
great battle is expected along the
Hun river, which fronts both sides.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1904-09-23
EmiSratiOn of Firms.

Since the decree Of the car in 1899
depriving the people Of Finland q
their constitutional liberty 10000
Firms have come to the United States
Newcomers are looked out for by the
Finnish Exiles' club at Battery park,
New York The per cent of Finland's
population Of 100000 is now in Amer
lea. AsS
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1904-09-23
GOING TO THE FAR EAST.

contingents From the Cars Crack
Guards Regiments.
st. Petersburg, Sept. 22.-The en-s
peror has decided that his crack
guards regiments shall be represented
at the front and has ordered that con-
tingents. from each of the regiments
shall go to the Far East. ....l..::
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-08-24
Carter On Counties
For Notifications.
Before Commission

the only means by which differences
ran be levelled between States.
! school Supervision.
ION educational matters, the neces-
sity for one standard of teaching. the
advantage of having teachers of the
same standard so that they can inter.
! change from one island to another
brings forward the necessity for Ter.
ritorial control Of the educational de-
partment.
"The question of the police and
courts, and perhaps, Of the roads.
Ii each island is to be a county, might
well be given to county control to be.
gin with.
I Transfer Of Assets.
There are other matters that arise
which have not been touched upon by
these questions you have propounded.
which to my mind are important and
are in line with questions involved In
the distribution of the property OF the
Territory. ! mean an asset OF the
Territory, paid for by Territorial taxes
and refer to the right or the justice
OF dividing that and turning 1t over
to the counties. To illustrate more
forcibly, sup. ose Municipality were
started in He nolulu. Is II Just to the
taxpayers OF the other islands to turn
the water works OF Honolulu over to
the municipality without any compen.
sation or without anything given as
Eecurity against the loss OF that which
Is an asset to secure the Territorial
debt?
Take for instance the question OF
our sewerage system, which was built
prior to annexation by the Issuance OF
TERRITORIAL bonds, the interest OF which
Is being paid by the Territory. Would
you turn that system over to Honolulu
or the county OF Honolulu without
compensating the other Islands for
their loss OF that asset?
These are questions which face Us
when we discuss how to take-the Ter
ritorial government full'hedged and In
operation with all the property !,
owns, and attempt to divide 1t W
among the counties.
Financial Relations.
. IL am free to say that Il seems TO me
q like au almost overwhelming task tina,
. We are undertaking. The question O,
/. property-who is to establish the val
ne of the property is all important, II
! II is right that the Territory should b,
, compensated for its surrender of al
: interest In any of our public work,
then see the interminabie work of find
Ing out what that compensation shoult
be.
J IF county government is in force |,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-08-17

AS l have already proceeded at too
great length, other questions suggested
in the platform, must await my letter of
acceptance.
Mr.. Chairman: In most graceful
speech you have reminded me of the
great responsibility, as well as the great
honor of the nomination bestowed upop
me by the convention you represent this
day. Be assured that both are appre-
ciated-so keenly appreciated that I am
humbled in their presence.
accept, gentlemen of the committee,
the nomination, and If the action of the
convention shall be endorsed by an elec-
tion by the people, will, God helping
me give to the discharge of the duties
Of that exalted office the best service of
which I am capable and at the end of the
term retire to private life.
l shall not be candidate for, nor shall
accept denomination.
Several reasons might be advanced for
this position, but the controlling one
with me is that am fully persuaded
that no incumbent of that office should
ever he placed in situation of possible
temptation to consider what the effect of
action taken by him in an administra-
tive matter of great Importance might
have upon his political fortunes. Ques-
tions of mOmentous consequence to all of
the people have been in the past and will
be in the future presented to the Presi-
dent for determination, and in approach
ing their consideration. as we'll as in
weighing the facts aud the arguments
bearing upon them, he should be unem-
barrassed by any possible thought of the
influence his decision may have upon
anything whatever that may affect him
personally.
/ make this statement, not in criticism
of any of our Presidents from Washing
ton down, who have either held the Office
for two terms or sought to succeed them
selves; for strong arguments can be ad-
vanced in support of the re. election of
President 1t is simply my judgment
that the interests of this country are
now SO vast and the questions presented
are frequently of such OverpOwering
magnitude TO the people that it is indis-
pensable to the maintenance of a
benettting attitude before the people,
not only that the chief magis trate should
be independent. but that in dependence
should be known of all men.