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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-07-19
VAN SAINT BUYS
WARD COUNTY LANDS

Governor Van SAINT, Minneso-
ta's former executive. spent last
week in Minot and vicinity and
drove about the country inspect
ing the farm lands. He has or
dered the Blaisdell Bird Co. to
purchase twenty farms for him.
trusting to their Judgment. He
likes the country and will invest
many thousands in land here.
This speaks a good deal for this
part of the state.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-07-19
Ship your cream to the Minot Central
Creamery. Your cash is ready for you
-
Arrest a Juryman.

c. 3. Colvin, one Of the jurors
in the Martin Mattison case, was
placed under arrest by Judge
Goss for three or four hours Sat-
urday, charged with acting in a
suspicious manner in the Jury
room. It is said that young
Colvin chung up the jury for
several hours. His friends are
indignant over his arrest, but
the Judge claims that he was
perfectly justified in causing it.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-07-19
AN IOWA MAN
COMMITS SUICIDE
Neil Harkins of Waukon, Iowa,
Hangs Himself in Barn South
west from Berthoid Was a
Stranger and Was Deranged-
Body Brought to Minot.

,H /. u Z s q . 7 4 II + = / /. T.
Neil Harkins was found dead
in Henry Fink's barn, three miles
southwest from Berthold, Sum
day afternoon about 2 O'Clock.
The mans body was hanging by
the neck to a rafter in the barn.
A rope was about his neck, and
from appearances he had been
dead several days. The fellow
was seen in that neighborhood
last on Thursday evening, when
he was given his supper. 1t is
thought that he committed sui
eide that evening or on Friday
morningl The fellow had evi-
IDENTIFY tied the rope halter to
the rafter, stepped up into a feed
box and fastened the other end
about his neck, then stepped of
intoeternity. His body was ter
ribly decomposed. Judge Muir
ray and Sheriff Lee, who were
called to the scene OF the trag-
edy, took the body down with
difficulty and took it to Ber-
thold, where it was shipped to
Minot and placed in McJannet's s
morgue. No inquest was held.
THE fellow evidently was de.
ranged when he committed the
rash act. He got off the train
[ at Berthold Thursday afternoon
and went to McQueen,s hotel,
where he engaged a room. He
told a party that he guessed he
would not take the room, as Nc.
Queen seemed to be afraid OF
him. He had no reason to think
this, for nothing was said to
him. He evidently was about
35 years old, and in May lost
some friend, perhaps his wife, fol
in his pocket was given a receipt
for $50 in payment for a casket
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-07-19
COUNT ER|FEIT
Money Found in Possession of
Frank Reed, a Drunkard-Fei-
low Had Worked Slot Ma
chimes.

Frank Reed was arrested drunk
Sunday night and lodged in the
city jail. When he was searched
the officer was surprised to find
a large tobacco sack full Of coun-
terfeit lead nickels and quarters,
both in United States and Cana
dian money. The limitations
were fairly good. Reed worked
the slot machines mostly with
these pieces OF money. A. G.
Olander figures that he is loser
in that way to the tune OF $50.
The coins were counterfeit only
on one side, but attorneys say
that Reed can be sent over the
road just the same.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-07-19
Sold only in one and two pound
cans by all 6rocers.
HAIL
Does Considerable Damage to
the Linha Crop North Of Town
q. N. Rowe Is Hurt in the

Storm.
A heavy hailstorm fell three
miles north OF Minot Sunday
shortly after noon, damaging a
strip CT grain half a mile wide.
On the Linha farm the grain was
knocked down badly and some
OF it broken OFF. The fine garden
was badly damaged. G.N Rowe,
who was driving home, was
caught in the terrific storm and
his horses ran with the storm
for a long distance. Mr.. Rowe
was struck on the head by sew
eral large stones and his horses
were badly welted up. His wag-
on box was partly filed with
large hailstones.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-07-19

Mrs. Alice Prass and little
daughter, from Algona, Ia, are
visiting friends at Glenburn and
Berthold. She purchased from
j. G.. Green. her father, @ quar-
ter section of fine land near Glen
burn. She likes the country very
we'll.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-07-19

Hurd & Mallory have the con-
tract for building a modern resi-
dence for Mrs. uctavia jennings
on South Main street to cost
$4,000. They will also build a
$1,000 cottage for Eddie Lee.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-07-19

The Eagle Band has been Sc.
cured to 60 to Winnipeg to play
at the races, July %, % and "a.
Fifty or more from Minot will
accompany them.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-07-19
LAND AND CATTLE.

For sale 200 head of cattle, five full
blooded poled Durham bulls, also 32o
acres of good farm land six miles south
east of Minot. Address Deegan Bros,
Minot, N. D. Residence 20 miles south
of Minot 6-2ltf,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-07-19
We have money to loan on real estate.
"a ANDREWS & CHATF1ELD, Minot.
Deserves Commendation.

The clerk OF court deserves
commentator for the excellent
manner in which he keeps his
books. At the end of each day
the days work is recorded in a
ledger, giving account OF every
cent that is taken in. The busi-
ness is paying the county four or
five hundred dollars a month.
June figured up at 1915. The
office is run with two clerks.
Mr.. Smith invites inspection Of
his work.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-07-19
NO GRAM p s.

Warm weather IS the time when acute stomach ana
bowel troubles most apt to attack These troubles are
due the fermentation Of food and It IS vaDy important
that this fermentation Be stopped possible. No
home shoud * without bottle f1or
Partisan Blackberry Balsam.
Ii cores Cramps, CoGc, Cholera Morbus, Darrhosa,
Flx Dysentery and al similar ailments. Equally good tor
. children OF adults zaaas
Bsttsr ct bottle to-day 25 and Soc
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-07-19
Trustworthy Trusses.

If a doesn't fit perfectly it is not doing
what it IS intended to do and is a constant menace
We have trusses which enbody every late improve
r1ent in appliances Of this kind and guarantee to fit
you perfectly We have had ample experience with
every kind Of hernia and you promote your own
interests in every way BY getting trusses here.
Facts About Syringes
There hy Two Faek 70 Bear 10 Mind Wien Buying Syringe
l. Get that can be depended upon-one with the
latest Improvements.
II. Syrnges rot out" oftener than they wear out"
Get one that will ast---one made Of pure rubber.
We have syrnges that will satisfy you in both respects
They are made from pure Para rubber are fitted with all
the latest attachments and guaranteed Be perfect both
in material and Workmanship. Further they will cost you
no more than the inferior kinds.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-07-19

Foa SALE-A IA h. p. Minneapolis
tnreshing machine outfit. Has been
run three years. Will sell for cash or
will trade for stock. Good shape. For
information see Martin jacobson OF
Allan Odell, Minot, or B. F. Bevins, P.
0. address, Sawyer, ND. 7-12-7-19
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-07-19
Reliable Clutches.

You may have to walk on crutches but once IN
yonr life, but during this time YOU want good strong
ones. a fall, caused BY the breaking Of eruteh,
may injure you for life. Our crutches are made Of
selected material they are strong, the tops are fastened
on securely, and the hand-rests are made to bear
weight We have them at different prices the more
expensive ones having inserted rubber tips and an
extra fine finish.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-07-19

HURD & MALLORY.
Contractors, Builders and Design.
ers, OF brick, cement and frame
buildings.
MINOT, ~. q.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-01-06

destroyed or in the course of construc-
tion; the stock of torpedoes and mines,
reference to the placing of mines on
land or sea within the confines of
Port Arthur, as well as the lists with
the names of all military and naval
officers engaged in the late defense, are
to be delivered without deductions and
erasures to the Japanese. The soldiers,
sailors and volunteers, as we'll as the
officials under Russian jurisdiction will
become prisoners of the japanese. The
officers and officials will retain their
arms and private property, however,
in accordance with the expressed wish
of the Mikado, as recognition Of
their gallantry in defending the for
tress, These officers and officials are
, to be sent on parole to Russia.
AS a guarantee Of good faith the
forts at Itseshan and Antushan, to-
gether with other fortiflcations still
standing, are to be surrendered to the
Japanese not later than noon of Jam
uary 8.
The terms further state If it is
found that any Russian naval or mill
tary officer of man shall have destroy
ed or. has been instrumental in the
destfadtion OF any forts, ships or 9TH
er government property after the sign
ing of the agreement, the latter shall
become annulled and free action is
reserved to the Japanese army.
It is provided that non-commission'
ed officers and privates of both army
and navy, as well as the volunteer
corps made up from the townspeople,
shall be permitted to retain their uni
forms and wear them; that tents and
other portable private property shall
be taken out of the fortress by them
and that their respective officers shall
retain command over them. They
shall occupy and assemble at what
ever places the Japanese may desig,
nate. The Russians agreed to place
their sanitary corps as well as the
clerical force of both army and navy
+, under Japanese command and that
such men and clerks shall be employ.
/ ed in the caring for the sick and
wounded. Their services shall be
rendered under the direction of the
Japanese commander Provision is
made for an additional agreement to
be signsd at a later date relative to
the treatment to be accorded to the
residents of the towns and to the fur
ther administration of the munich
! palities.
The sick and wounded are to be
cared for by the Japanese until they
are able to travel.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-01-06
IS THE END OF
THE FIRST ACT
IN THE GREAT WAR DRAMA, SAYS
GEN. NICKEL.
January I, 1905 Memorable Day In
the History Of the Mighty
Struggle.

Chicago, Jan. 3.-The Daily News
Berlin correspondent cables the fol-
lowing interview with Major General
Nickel, the veteran Prussian officer,
lately connected with the Japanese
war academy and re organizer of the
Japanese army:
"The first act of the great war
drama in the far east is ended. The
Japanese have achieved their initial,
prime military object Russia's Pacific
fleet is destroyed and Port Arthur 1t.
self has capitulated. With the cap.
ture of that stronghold the Japanese
have definitely secured a firm foot
hold in Manchuria, which the Lao
Tung peninsula will become their un-
disputed possession.
"Japan's field army has simultan-
eosuly assured itself not only of an
unassailable place of refuge in case of
disaster but also safe communication
with the sea. Until now, in the event
of military reverses, they were in dan
ger of being driven into the sea. With
the capture of Port. Arthur a tremen-
dous and inestimable guarantee for
the victorious peace has fallen into
the hands of the Japanese.
"It will be extremely difficult for
the Russians to wrest this pledge
away. Even if their armies in the
field should be enabled to win Nan un-
broken series of victories, SO long as
the Japanese fleet retains command of
the sea this strong bulwark will be
impregnable.
January /. 1905, will therefore be a
memorable day in the history of this
! mighty struggle"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-01-06
OF The FORTRESS
$4,000 FIRE
IN OFFICE BUILDING OF CLYDE
STEAMSHIP COMPANY IN .
NEW YORK.

New York. Jan. 3.--Shortly before
midnight tonight fire broke out In the
office building of the Clyde Line
Steamship company, which is located
at the street entrance to their pier
on West street near Charlton.
Inside of an hour almost the en-
tire building was Quilted and a strong
wind famed the flames toward the
pier where about $50 barrels of oil,
lying ready for shipment, made the
firemen extremely ANXIOUS to keep the
blaze confined to the building.
The firemen had to fight their way
through streets clogged with trucks
unable to move on the slippery pave
ment, and when they finally arrived on
the spot they had no end of trouble
on account of ice and frozen hydrants
that interfered with free movement.
The officers of the company estimate
the loss at more than $4,000. They
believe that all of the papers and
books of Importance are in the safe
which, although in the ruins is said to
be fireproof.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-01-06

single shot, in return or flash Of
searchlight" The final mastery of the
Japanese, the report continues was
due to their having the preponderat-
ing force of battleships which alone
enabled them to blockade the Rus
sian fleet. No more eloquent tribute
to the pre-eminent value of battleships
is to be found than this one circum-
stance that the small margin of SUI
periority thus obtained, saved the
army hundreds of miles of precarious
and weary land transport of men and
supplies. enabling them to strike swift
Iy, hard and continuously upon q
weaker enemy before he could be re-
inforced."
The statement concludes: "The
oyershadowing importance of the bat
tleship is nowhere more appreciated
than in Japan. Had they had at the
outset II, or even 10 battleships, in
stead of six, the Russian fleet would
have been destroyed on August 10
The supreme incentive to holding out
at Port Arthur being thus removed,
that fortress would probably have
fallen, the war correspondingly ad-
vanced ana thousands of lives and
millions of treasure saved. Threaten
ed now by the Russian second Pacific
feet it is safe to say that they would
gladly recover at several times their
cost the Hatsuese and the Yashima (if
so be that the uncontradicted reports
of the latter's loss be true) for well do
they know that the loss of the COM
maud of the sea would mean the end
of the campaign in Manchuria. Like
wise, gladly would the Russians buy
back the Petropavlovsk, sunk in the
same manner as the two Japanese
by mines skillfully planted"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-01-06
TRAFFIC BLOCKED
IN NEW YORK CITY BY A SEVERE
SNOW STORM--HiGH
WINDS.

New York, Jan. 4. - The severe
storm which set in at noon Tuesday
turned to snow shortly before mid
night and at 2 o'clock this (Wednes-
day. morning 1t had practically block
ed all surface traffic. The wind start
ed to blow hard about 11:45 o'clock
Tuesday night and in fifteen minutes
the wind was bowling with hurricane
force, increasing in velocity inside of
Is minutes from 40 to 40, then to so
and finally to 55 miles an hour, and
bringing with it great whirl of fine
snow, first from the northwest and
then veering to the west.
Many persons have been severely
hurt by falling on icy sidewalks and
marine experts look for reports of
shipwrecks when the storm abates,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-01-06
BANK MERGER
RUMoRED CONSOLIDATION OF
TWO OF THE BANKS OF
CINCINNATI.

Cincinnati, O., Jan. 3.-Directors OF
the National Lafayette and the Fourth
National Banks today considered a
proposition to merge the two banks.
For weeks there have been rumors
of deal whereby the National Lafay-
cite would secure a much coveted
site farther up town and 1t is consid-
cred practically assured that the pend
ing negotiations for merger will pro-
ceed until a successful conclusion is
finally reached. f
Should the merger take place the
combined finances would be as fol-
lows, figured on their last statements:
Capital, $1,100,000; surplus and indi-
vidual profits, $1,35S, ,665.97; deposits,
IS, ,7O9, ,322.15.
President stephen o. Burton, of the
National lafayette said tonight that
the merger had not been completed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-01-06
STOESSEL'S STORY
OF THE LAST DAYS
REVISED DISPATCHES GIVEN OUT
T AT ST. PETERSBURG.
Unable to Fight Against Fate and the
ataIlties Among
the officers.

ST. Petersburg, Jan. 4.-The war Of
fee yesterday furnished the press
with revised copies of several of the
dispatches sent by General Stoessel
to the czar, by way of Che Foo, few
days prior to the surrender. The
latest of these communications is dat.
cd December 29 1t says in part:
.f' Yesterday forenoon, at 10 O'Clock,
the Japanese blew up part of the par
apet of Fort No. 3. A severe lombard
ment followed, directed against the en-
tire line, but more especially against
Fort No. 8. At about o'clock in the
afternoon they dashed to the attack
of the parapet from the moat and gla-
els where they had made their prepa'
ration. Two of their attacks were
repuIsed but later they occupied the
funnel-shaped opening made by the
explosion, and aided by reinforce
ments they crossed the moat in
groups of five and six. Thus they oc'
cupied the parapet and when dusk
came two of their battalions had en-
tered the interior of the fort.
"Our. troops fought them from the
entrenchments which had become bad
ly damaged.
Part Of our troops hid themselves
in the easements but the Japanese
placed machine guns in front of the
exits, thus. depriying our men of the
possibility of emerging to an attack
Three counter attacks by our reserves
| from the outside were successful. The
fort remained in possession of the
! japanese" AZ
In a dispatch dated December 2S
| General Stoessel says:
"The tally of the losses of the high
er officers is an indication Of the enor
nous losses we have sustained. o.
! ten generals, twor-Kondratenko ant
Tserpitsky-have been killed in ac
! tions; Raznatvsky, is dead; two are
wounded, myself and General Nadeir'
while Gorbatowsky is suffering from
contusions. OF nine regimental com
manders and colonels, Prince Match
abeli Naumomenka; has been killed
Dourire and Glagalow have succumbet
to wounds and four others have beei
wounded. One lieutenant colonel ha
been killed and two are wounded"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-01-06
AFOLAT ON A
CAKE OF ICE
PICTON ISLANDERS NEARLY
DEAD FROM EXPOSURE.
Party Of Five Rescued by Government
Steamer After Being Afloat
Since Monday.

Halifax, Jan. 3.-After having been
aloat on a large cake of Ice since
Monday, a party of five residents Of
Pictou Island were rescued today
nearly dead from exposure by the
crew of the government steamer STAN
ley which had been sent in search of
them. The men are Angus Mcdonald,
Colin Mcdonald. Alexander currie.
Duncan MacCallum and Hector Mac
Donald fFUF
On Monday they left Pictou Island
for the mainland, the ice being appar-
emily solid Before they had covered
more than half the distance the ice
began to break up and although they
tried desperately to reach place of
safety they failed and were compelled
to take refuge ON the largest cake of
Ice in the foe.
They drifted through Northumber-
land strait and when darkness came
they were apparently headed for the
open sea- They huddled together to
keep out the cutting wind but their
condition was most pitiable and when
morning came Angus and Colin Mac
Donald were in a serious condition
Tortuntely one of the party had q
large flask Of whiskey and they kept
warm on this until 1t was exhausted
Then they lay down on the ice again
expecting to die. The waves washed
over the ice from time to time. coat
ing their clothing with Ice. Finally as
they had abandoned hope the Stanley
hove In sight and picked them up
All were badly frostbitten but they
are expected to recover.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-01-06
FORAKER
HARDING BUT DOES
NOT COME OUT DIRECTLY
FOR HIM. aHr

Washington, Jan. 9.-Senator For
aker tonight gave out a statement in
which he highly eulogizes Lieut.. Gov.
Harding of Ohio. He does not come
out directly in faver of Harding for
governor, but seems to lean strongly
in that direction.
Governor HerriclS is candidate for
another term, and 1t is usual to give
two terms, but it is believed he will
be opposed by Mr.. Foraker.
Governor Herrick is the friend of
Senator Dick and the statement to-
night will have the effect of widening
the breach between the two Ohio
senators.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-01-06
a ThriIIinu Escape,

st. Petersburg, Jan. 3.-The escape
of the crews of the Russian battle
ships Pobieda, Czarevitch and Peres-
Wet who were landed at Using Tau
from the Russian torpedo boat Destroy
ers which reached that point, is re.
garded here as a splendid exhibit.
Several times during their journey
searchlights from the Japanese YES
sells were flashed in their vicinity but
eventually they were able to make the
run for the Chinese coast.