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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-23

Robert Hunter, author of Poverty"
Young Patterson was himself guest,
and with him were several well known
Socialist writer's and speakers, includ-
ing H. Gaylord Wiltshire, the million
aire editor of Wilshire's Magazine,
Leonard Abbott Of Current Literature,
Morris Hilquitt, Victor 8. Berger and
Professor franklin II. Giddings Of
Columbia. Besides these there were
present Ernest Crosby, the single tax
er; Arthur Brisbane, representing the
Hearst newspapers; George Fred Will
liams, the Bryan Democrat; David
Graham Phillips, Ray Stannard Baker,
Everett Colby, John Brisben Walker,
3. ]. Ridgeway and the various men,
bers Of the Stokes family. The dis
cussion was mostly informal, but the
hope was expressed that some definite
new party organization might result
from this interchange of views. J. G.
Phelps Stokes said that the character
ization Of the gathering as socialistic
was entirely wrong and that only a
minority of the guests were of that
political faith. In giving his impress
sion Of the meeting Leonard D. Abbott
said, "There are lot of men who are
toying with Socialism; but not having
fought the thing out with themselves,
do not care to stand up and be count
ed" He predicts that five years from
now there will be procession Of
demi semi Socialists declaring them
selves Socialists just like young Pat.
terson when they discover that there
is no middle way. ]. G. Phelps Stokes
said he had profound belief in the
rights of property and thought it
would be misfortune and wrong for
the state to take over the Industries Of
the country.
johnson In McLean's Place.
Mayor johnson Of Cleveland has been
chosen to succeed John R. Mclean Of
Cincinnati as the Ohio member Of the
Democratic national committee.
Psnnsy Mining Quiz Vetoed.
The resolution passed by the recent
reform legislature Of Pennsylvania. d.
recting an inquiry into the coal carry
ing business Of the Pennsylvania rail-
road and other anthracite roads has
been vetoed by Governor Pennypacker
on the ground that it was not germane
to the call Of the extra session. He
also vetoed the resolution asking that
the session be reconvened to enact a
two cent passenger rate for the rail-
roads and to enable trolley lines to
carry freight. These are expected to
be the live issues Of the next campaign.
/, Municipal Ownership In Seattle.
BY the close margin Of fifteen votes
William Moore was elected as mayor
Of Seattle, Wash, on the municipal
ownership platform, Notwithstanding
that the Republican ticket was victori.
Gus as to other Offices.
Democrats Gain In Maine.
In several Of the important cities Of
Maine the local elections resulted In
Democratic victories. Auburn and
Rockland, both Republican strong.
holds. went Democratic, as did Water.
vile. q Prohibition town. and South
Portland. The Republicans retain East
port, Bath and Ellsworth.
ldaho Arrests Stir Socialists.
Leaders and organs Of the Socialist
party throughout the country are raj
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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-23

was understood
ut Washington
that the Demo-
Gratis, under the
leadership Of
Senator Bailey
of Texas, had
decided to favor
an amendment
to the rate bill
providing for a
court review Of
the com merce
commission de-
crees and that
this amendment
had received the
definite aDprOy.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-23

recommends that the self government
plan be applied to the high schools ana
the upper half Of the elementary
schools. The total enrolment Of New
York schools was ESQ, sos.
"Jim Crow" Schools For jersey.
Superintendent Of Schools Baxter seI
New Jersey has decided that the sep
arate schools for negroes recently.
started at East Orange shall b up
held.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-23

One Of the big attractions for the
Stockmen's celebration will be the
big bowery dance where everyone is
welcome to come and have a good
time.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-23

al Of the president. Mr.. Bailey's amend
ment was understood to give the COM
mission power to enter into the econ
omy Of railroad management by fixing
rates that would be "justly compensa.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-23
RAPID CITY
HAS ........

The Largest Stream of Water
In the Black Hills
Unlimited Supply of Build
inc Stone and Timber at
Her Door
Rich Coal Deposits Within an
Hours Ride
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-23

,Mn00. SCHOOL, I
and says that
asr,ellins AnIds
arithnnei ~.
stead q s,,6
inp a co,,1.a
Of study vhich
trains tlne child
- ~. III Il hiia3
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-05-17
PAYING POLITICAL DEBTS

IhuUO VII SIVH. U.OlO that the working the
interest the Machine had grind? 1t is we'll
known the Ward County Reporter naturally against the
machine vet Wilson will dare fight that organization
office Register of the Wston land office The
voters asked note this fact and the Reporter
ventures to take up cudge Of the machine consider that Mr.
Wilson the fight with his whole SOUL but merely paying
the machine debt The Bowbes Tribune OF the few
papers that trying make Alex angel the
bells and of course again. Tom couldn't do other
wise and HOLD JOB The Kenare News will work in the
interests Of the machine because Editor
Corbet received his postmaster at Ken
mare Minot Optic expected to work for the machine
Joseph Roach the President Of the Optic Company has for years
dictated policy of that We notice that the Ross Valley
News working the interest Of the state The News
HOPES to the good of the Mnot land
Office by taking this attitude Size them ALL Read the ad
these papers with and then act just best
Judgment tells you want the foot OF oppression to hold
your the earth making slave of instead OF free
citizen just what these tell to do Vote again Tor
the men ruled body and soul by Alex Mckenzie Don't
be Indifferent regarding the matter Study both sides carefully
whereby they further hoodwnk the people, but the lndeend
ent believes that the wide awake citizens of Ward county will for
at least once lives declare themselves independent
ters and will longer suffer themselves to be ruled by dis
reputable gang Don't wait till the fall election hoping defeat
the Machine that time for the real fight will take place
June 49, the primary election and voter should be out
day much farmers and business men,
The Independent this fight behalf Of fac
has taken the cudgel Of the people general The
Wisconsin stood machine rule long they possibly
could joined LaFoete and defeated machine after
hard battle Independent believes that this will be the
North Dakota this year We with the people first last and
all Of the time
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-05-17

Strayed from my place four
and one-half miles northwest
from Norwich on April Is, two
mares. One roam, branded JK
connected on right side and c.
S. on the left thigh, left hind
foot white, weight about $50 lbs.
One black brown, branded 8 on
left thigh, weigt $50 lbs. Both
had leather halters and tie ropes.
Reward offered for information
leading to their recovery. Clara
Bacon White. Slip
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-05-17
County Gets Cheap Printing.

The County Commissioners are
in session this week, and aside
from grinding out a big grist of
bills have done little of interest
to our readers. Bids were opened
for the printing Of stationery for
the county and was divided be-
tween the Minot Optic, M. O.
Hall, Of the Mohall News, the
Reporter and the Minot Printing
Company. The Commissioners
by a little manipulation, selected
the low figures from each of the
bids, and in consequence Ward
county will receive its printing
at cost for several months. The
Independent did not bid. We
are in a position to do work as
cheaply as any Office, but do not
propose to work for our health
we have quite enough Of that al
ready. The Independent does
not believe in working on star
walton prices for the county, and
then feel obliged to tuck the
price onto ''the other fellow. +"
The Knight Printing Co. will fur
nish the election supplies.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-05-17
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
To THE VOTERS OF WARD AND WILLIAM

10 THE VOTERS OF WARD AND w WILLARD
Counties:
Being deeply interested in securing
for the state OF North Dakota an honest
workable primary election law, applied
to every Office within the gift of the
people, I have decided to become q
candidate for the nomination for men,
Der Of the house Of representatives for
the state of North Dakota. stand for
clean politics and am against boss rule
and government corporations. ! am op.
posed to the state machine that has
dominated the politics of this state
against the will and best interests of its
people. II elected shall serve you and
your interests. / solicit your aid, and
beg to remain,
Respectfully your friend,
GEORGE j. Smith
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-05-17

ATTENTION!-If you wish to
sell your land or make a loan on
the same, call on or write Briggs,
Larson, administer & Co., Minot
N. D. We are also official alb
stracters for Ward county and
guarantee careful and prompt
service. Il.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-05-17
A Good Fibber.

Old timers, especially the
ranchmen, like to tell Of the old
days of North Dakota when rains
were unknown. One collared an
eastern buyer the other day and
went at him in this fashion:
Eyes sir, I've seen the time when
we didn't have a drop of rain in
this state all summer long, and
let me tell you I've seen the
cracks in the ground so big that
we had to put snow shoes on our
horses when we were cutting
hay.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-05-17
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

To THE VOTERS OF WARD COUNTY.
Being requested by my friends to sub
nit myself as candidate for County
Treasurer, subject to the will of the
Republican party at the primary cleo
tiou which is to be held June 10. l take
this opportunity to make the announce
ment and ask the voters of Ward county
providing our ability to fulfill the office
meets the requirements of their judg.
ment to tender me support.
Respectfully,
NJ. c.. EGAN.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-05-17
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

To THE VOTERS OF WARD COUNTY:
hereby announce myself as candi.
date for nomination to the office OF
County Treasurer of Ward county. sub.
ject to your will, at the primary election
to be held on June 10, and respectfully
solicit your support. My name will ap-
pear on the Republican primary ballot
Respectfully,
JAMES w. BRIGGS.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-05-17
FOR COUNTY JUDGE.

To THE VOTERS OF WARD COUNTY:
l beg to respectfully announce that l
am a candidate for denomination for
the office of Judge of the County Court
of Ward county, and that my name will
appear upon the Republican primary
election ballot. Respectfully,
NEHEMIAH DAVIS.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-05-17
FOR COUNTY SURVEYOR.

To THE VOTERS OF WARD COUNTY:
1 hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for nomination for County Sur
veyor subject to the primaries, and If
elected will fulfill the duties to the best
Of my ability. l solicit the support of
all voters. E. S. SEvERENCE,
Minot, N. D.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-05-17

A torpid, inactive liver can produce
more bodily ills than almost ANYTHING
else. 1t is good to clean the system out
into shape generally. The best results
are derived from DeWitt's Little Early
Risers. Reliable, effective, pleasant pills
with reputation. Never grippe. Sold
nv Mccoy f. Co.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-05-17
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR SHERIFF

AS Republican, hereby announce
myself as candidate for sheriff subject
to the wishes of the voters at the prim-
aries June 10. A. V. SWANSON.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-05-17
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

To THE VOTERS OF WARD COUNTY:
l hereby announce myself candidate
for the Office of County Treasurer, and
earnestly solicit your support at the
primary election to be held on June -.
My name will be on the Republican
ballot. A. G. NEDRUD.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-05-17
FOR SHERIFF.

l am candidate for denomination
for sheriff Of Ward county subject to
the primary election. l solicit your
support.
II John j. LEE.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-05-17
FOR COUNTY AUDITOR.

To THE VOTERS OF WARD COUNTY:
/ wish to announce that am can
didate for the nomination of County
Auditor of Ward county, subject to the
primaries. and respectfully solicit your
support. J. w. FAgR1CK.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-05-17

STRAYED = from four miles
southwest of Rose Glen, n. d.,
two mares, one black with white
strip in face, weight 800 lbs.
One bay mare with foal. white
strip in face, wire mark on front
foot, weight 1850 lbs, both
with halters. Reward for infor-
nation. CHARLES ANDERSON,
Rose Glen, Mclean Co., N.
Oak. 5-17-p.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-05-17
FOR CLERK OF COURT.

To THE VOTERS OF WARD COUNTY:
l hereby announce that am candi-
date for denomination to the office OF
Clerk of the District Court of Ward
county subject to the primaries, and
solicit YOUR support. j. E. SMITH.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-05-17
A Notable Running Race.

In the most interesting match
race ever pulled off in Minot,
Melrina, the bay running mare
purchased by C. H. Parker in
the west, defeated Martin Jacob
sons famous black running mare,
Ermus Pride by half a neck.
The race occurred at the fair
grounds south of town Friday
evening before several hundred
people and the purse consisted Of
$500, half put up by each owner.
The horses ran half a mile, Ermus
Pride being ridden by Chester
Jacobson, son Of Martin Jacob
son, while Melrina was ridden by
Claude Riddle, a young man from
Spokane, Wash. The horses
started out very evenly, but
Melrina gained the INSIDE fence
and during the entire course
around the half mile track hung
her nose over the fence, not al
lowing Erma's Pride to once get
the inner track. When coming
down the home stretch, Erma's
Pride made a notable gain, in
fact she went ahead at such a
rate that many believed that had
the distance been but a few feet
farther, Jacobson's horse would
have been the winner. The
betting men were all there and
it is believed that six or eight
thousand dollars changed hands
on account Of the race.
Erma's Pride holds the state
record for a running horse and
is one of the best horses in the
Northwest. Parker's new horse
is by the famous sire, Montana,
and little was known of the ami
NAL before this race.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-05-17
EDITORIAL COMMENT.

this issue publish ExCongresman Spaldngs speech IN
full which delivered this city Spadng perhaps in better
position the crooked work OF the state than
other and he tells facts which voter
should know Don't miss readingit.
North essentially the mans country yet
have borders OF Imperial Ward number ofexceedngy
who active in numerous pursuits Among the
best A. Pruett from Lynch n d.
of in North Dakota last spring. and got right
down He broke and sowed to flax
trshng bushels the fall He dug the the
land himself and worked hard OF forty he is IN
the field again and will show the neighbors how to
farm old soldier and his faculties perfectly preserved
The all the OF the west glad
learned that the trust had been busted
Of Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota and raised the OF
print paper holding uniform all the Vest here
was the houses account OF the
all the would receive
could be done print paper has already down
some places will likely go still lower The trust directly
contrary and when the went after it, pulled in
it's and suspended business
The County Auditor has receverd within the past weeks
two or three hundred of Ward county asking the
the of voting Whet
the should be done with county Ac
corng before the question be submitted to the voters
the petitions signed by
onetenh Of the the county, the number be determined
hv the of cast at the last election will be
ssrv approximately 700 voters petition the Board
If and this should be done This is fair
med to the voters which undoubtedly will be the Those
interested this proposition should lose time in securing the
petitions the County Auditor other
capable of making them out
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-05-17
VICIOUS LEGISLATION

vIGlUUO LIuOlh''o" Hansbrough sought to have ncor
porated mining laws OF Alaska the subject OF consider
he discussion in Many the members record
az to the amendment because they considered piece
vicious legislation Among the of national reputation who
themselves on Senator Spooner OF Wis
copsn Who said 1T is proposition which read it Alright is
minded and not called tor o
thing in the situation so listened the debate
this bill 1t proposition which
Civilized legislatures the habit OF enactng such e
ton Will put cloud upon the title to manning claims by the
thousands ali over Alaska directed simply to these
claims by Lapanders OF whom declare their IN
tentons citizens all Of whom to and obtained
certificates from commissioner who thought he had
right who paid for the and
ey had declared lawfully intention become citizens OF the
United States applies other portions OF Alaska
Forks Herald.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-05-17
Why he Didn't Visit Frisco.

They are telling a good one on
our old time friend, w. E. Mans
field. It seems that Mr.. Mansfield
barely escaped being in the San
Francisco earthquake, but passed
close to the city the following
day. He was tempted to enter
the city to see the ruins, and
being asked by a friend why he
did not do so replied: well, l
knew if ! went to San Francisco
they would either make me work
or shoot me, and I'd rather be
shot any day than work. Z"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-05-17

Sec the Blaisdell- Co. for ab-
strscts, loans, and city lots. Blaisdell
/ Bird, Attorneys. They have Offices.
in the sane buildilg tt
Omaha daily bee., 1906-09-02
Another Rockefeller Trick

The story of Edgar Brown, the dscov-
erer of the great Mesaba and Vermillion
iron ranges, the richest and most produc-
tive In the world, is pitiful tale % q
stalwart optimist who struggled upward
against heavy odds, only 20 suffer defeat
when success seemed to be within his
grasp. Brown died last week. pennlless,
In a pauper's bed In a Sault Ste. Marie
hospital A few years ago he and his
partner. Merritt, owned the two ranges
which were even then, In the early days
of their development valued at $1,000
600. To tell how the owners lost their
control is but to repeat another chapter in
the long story in which John d. Rookie
Teller Is always the dominant factor,
Brown was a Pennsylvania born, and
served with bravery as an officer IN a
Keystone regiment during the civil war.
He knew something of the iron business,
and that knowledge led him eventually
into prospecting in the iron regions of the
northern Michigan peninsula. There he
fell In with his future partner, C. c. Mer-
rift. and together they made their way to
the head of Lake Superior and thence up
into the barren. hilly region TO the north,
where the physical features gave promise
of rich ore deposits. 1t took but a cursory
survey TO prove the correctness Of their
belief. The next step was the develop
ment OF the property. The ore itself, which
lay on the surface In remarkably pure
Omaha daily bee., 1906-09-02

state, was easily mined, but facilities for
transportation were entirely lacking. Brown
turned his energies to the task of inter-
esting capital. A little investigation sat
isfied one of the first men to whom he
turned that the properties were valuable
enough to serve as ample security for the
loan asked.
This wise money-lender was John d.
Rockefeller, who willingly loaned $780,
600 to Brown and Merritt, secured by the
claims themselves, Browns next step was
the construction of the Duluth & Iron
Range railroad, over which his ore was
carried from the wilderness to the ore
docks at Duluth and Superior. Today this
line is the greatest carrier of iron ore In
the world. Negotiations were then en-
tered into with James ]. Hill and several
associates for the sale of the property.
When the deal was practically closed, and
the purchasers were about to make their
first payment on a purchase price that
would have made Brown and Merritt rich
beyond their widest dreams, Brown, sus-
pecting nothing, told of the transfer to a
close associate OF Rockefeller.
At once 1t became evident that Rockefel-
Ter had considered his loan merely as an
entering wedge which was to admit him
to complete possession. Powerful infiu-
ences, Brown always maintained, were i'm
medately set to work to obstruct, and
eventually prevent the sale to Hill and
his associates. At any rate, before Brown
could enlist the support of other moneyed
interests his notes to Rockefeller fell due,
he defaulted in payment, the mortgage
was foreclosed, and the Standard Oil mag
nate became the owner of the richest iron
mines In the country for mere fractional
part Of their value. Within five weeks
after this climax Merritt died broken
hearted. Browns cheerful optimism en-
abled him to get on his feet again Hnan-
cially, and he settled at the $780," where
he met with some little success as a min
ing broker. But It was an uphill fight a
succession of failures led to a physical
breakdown. and the strong man and good
fighter at length succumbed. Rockefeller
has expressed a desire to be better known
by his countrymen. Here was a man who
knew him not wisely perhaps but only
too well.-New York Evening Post.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-09-02
Hot After the Ice Men

While the fight against the alleged Ice
trust in Omaha is lacking In vigor, other
cities are doing much in self-defense.
The record is thus summarized by a
writer in the World today:
In Baltimore, Nd, dealers indicted; To-
ledo, o., dealers cinvicted and out on
bond pending a hearing in superior courts
Washington, dealers indicted charged with
a conspiracy to increase the price of ice;
Indianapolis. grand Jury investigation of
alleged ice combine; Jacksonville, Fla,
one ice man goes to Jail in order to test
the law under which dealers were indicted
by a hearing in habeas corpus.
Cleveland, o., dealers indicted and ac-
quilted by a jury; Detroit, an investiga-
ton preliminary to grand jury action; st.
Louis. Mo-. state tc annul charters and
collect penalties from dealers charged
with conspiring to fix ice prices; Kansas
City. petitions filed to revoke charters OF
alleged members of the Ice trust.
Yonkers, ~ r., movement to furnish