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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-06-09

stantial citizens, is a man of worth
and intelligence and commands the
respect of the entire community in
which he lives. His candidacy has
been received with much favor and we
have no doubt he will draw to his
banner a large and f1attering supDOrt.
F. F. Carter of Bowbells is one of
the leading candidates for represen-
tative. Mr.. Carter's standing in Ward
county as a man of character is one
to be envied. and the people are to be
congratulated that men of this worth
can be induced to give their time and
attention to the duties of legislator.
Those who by betraying republican
ism make democratic votes, naturally
accuse those who call attention to
their misdeeds. of provoking trouble.
Let us bear in mind that all of the
leading insurgents bolted real republi-
can candidates two years ago. Those
leaders who bolted republicanism
must not complain if republican voters
decline to consider them as genuine
republican candidates.
Z. T. Bowman of Donnybrook is
making an aggressive campaign for
the position of register of deeds. That
ne is In every way qualified for the
position no one will deny and that he
would honorably and faithfully perform
the duties of the office. if chosen there
for. every one who has any knowledge
of the man must admit.
The delegates to the republican state
cOnvopt iOn chC,,1d <his Won, 10 ,,z:.
structed and should be sent to James,
kind.
Questioning candidates for office is
something new in Ward county. but
the process can certainly do no harm
and may result in some good. A
thorough discussion ri live issues is
always interesting and generally has
educational value.
Nehemiah Davis. candidate for the
republican nomination for county
judge. has held the Office but one
term, and respectfully asks your sup
port solely on the record he has made
in the position without reference to
other political considerations. On
ouhS 10 uIdi yOuI UdllOL DIS IOllOWS.
For county judge. Nehemiah Davis-X.
Judge Nehemiah Davis is an old resi-
dent of North Dakota having lived in
the state for nearly twenty-five years.
Mr.. Davis was receiver of the Fargo
land office during the years 1890
1894. Was admitted to the bar in
1894 and actively engaged in the prac-
tice of his profession at Fargo until
he moved to Ward county in the month
of February, 1902. Mr.. Davis has
been resident of Minot since that
time. and was elected to his present
position as a republican in November,
1904. With increased jurisdiction the
county court plays an important part
in our system of jurisprudence. The
position demands the services of an
able attorney. That Mr.. Davis is
good lawyer is admitted by all-even
his political enemies AS county Judge
he has been fair and impartial, courte-
GUS and accommodating, just and for
bearing, and all interests and litigants
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and out of season for the best inter-
ests Of the twenty-ninth legislative


Geo: J. Smith of La Toilette is a
candidate for representative. He is
with the insurgents. He says so. He
claring his sympathy with Major MUIR
ply. Smith is Wisconsin man and
a personal friend of Senator Bob La
Toilette from that state, but expresses
the opinion that Murphy is the great
est statesman in North Dakota and a
much ADLER man than LaFollette.
George Is new in the political world.
His opinion Of Murphy will change in
few weeks.
In this. the most populous county
in the state, the officials who have
rendered faithful service are sure of
a denomination no matter what the
insurgents pretend to believe to the
contrary. It Is this certainty of re-
ward for good service and certainty
OF punishment for poor service, as in
the case of the two deposed county
commissioners, that has done and is
doing so much to keep our public SER
vice to the top notch of excellence and
which makes of Ward one of the
promising counties in the state. Con-
sfdering the complicated machinery of
the direct primary law and the voters
unfamiliarity with it the result
promises to be very satisfactory.
There will be some disappointment,
some doubt as to the perfect wisdom
of all the nominations, but less than
there would have been had the nomin-
atoms been made by the usual conven-
ton methods. When the returns are
in this will form a very interesting
subject for discussion.
The regular republicans are going
to stand shoulder to shoulder and
vote 'er straight" Some day there
will be harmony in the party ranks.
There will be no more factions, no
more animosities. The hatchets will
be sunk thousand fathoms deep; the
razors will be converted into delicate
instruments for clipping dahlias and
pansies. How sweet. serene and beau
tiful it all will be-
Billy Fabrick, the popular county
auditor, spent several days in our COM
munity last week shaking hands with
the boys. Billy has made record for
himself in the exposure of the abuse
of Office by some of the county COM
missioners who have since been re-
moved by Judge Goss. He is a candi-
date to succeed himself as county audi
tor and has practically no opposition.
He has made many friends especially
among the farming classes and will
undoubtedly be elected again by
large majority.-Kenmare News.
These men have been selected as
men of good sound principles and
true republicans. men who believe in
adhering to the partv to which they
belong. They represent the regular
republican party to which they belong
and are opposed to the present move
which is being foisted on the people
by the pretended reform element"
which in disguise is the same "Mur-
ply faction" which endeavored two
years ago to disrupt the republican
party in Ward county. Voters can be
assured by sending these representa-
tives to the state convention that Ward
county will receive its just rewards
this year as We are the banner county
Of the state and send down the larg-
est delegation:
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Ward County Politics

Special to the Evening Times,
Mfnot, N. D., June major MUIR
ply of Minot is never more contented
than when in political fight. The
major says that he is "skeered of
nothing" in the present fight. Joe
Devine Is "skeered of nothing">except
the major.
Were 1t not for Major Murphy our
party dissensions would soon subside.
The people of Ward county, pursuing
their useful labors, would cherish to-
wards each other brotherly affection,
and never suspect that one neighbor
loved his country less than another.
But this tranquility and harmony are
constantly disturbed by Murphy and
his crowd of insurgents who always
insist on having a death grip on the
party machine. These men find it to
be the most convenient mode of gain
ing their end, to excite the passions
OF the people, to scatter suspicion and
distrust among them. and under the
pretense of reform. to set one half of
the party at war with the other half.
That Is the insurgent program in this
county, but the average voter is pretty
we'll posted regarding the Murphy
brand of reform and will not be fooled
when he comes to cast his ballot at
the primary election on the 10Th.
The salvation of the republican
party is in the men who are working
for clean politics. for decent and re-
putable nominations, who are striving
to compel men like Major Murphy to
take their hands off the party ma
chinery: and who, for the good name
of the party thwart such reformers as
Murphy and Spalding by refusing to
swallow every dose which may be
prepared for them by such men.
Party success means nothing to
Murphy and Joe Devine unless it is
accompanied by some personal returns
to themselves. pecuniary or other
wise.
Senator Bob" Fox of Towner says
Devine's platform contains but three
planks as follows: First, for bigger,
greater Minot. Second, more shade
trees for Minot. Third. more Office
for Joe Devine.
M. S. Williams is the whole thing
In the Murphy headquarters-exce
the gallant major Mr.. Williams says:
III necessary. I will have fund of
$4,000 to spend in this campaign, and
, Will spend it like a prince and make
1t go as far as possible" This is re-
form with a vengeance
Major Murphy admits that he bolted
large part of the county ticket two
years ago. He claims. however, that
he is good republican,. according to
his understanding of that term. The
major always reserves the right to
scratch the party nominees whenever
the ticket is not put up to suit his
peculiar ideas.
The announcement of E. T. Bow
man of DOnnybrook to the effect that
ne Is republican candidate for regis
ter of deeds gives pleasure to the
many admirers of that gentleman
throughout Ward county. Mr.. Bow
man is one of Ward county's sub
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have received square deal. II you
believe in rewarding faithful and hon
est service on the part of public Off
Gals you will vote for the renomina-
ton of Nehemiah Davis as county
Judge at the primary election on June
10. Wfth>all due respect to Mr.. John
son, the voters of Ward county must
feel that man who has held the
position of clerk of the district court,
county judge, states attorney and state
senator, and who has been in Office
almost continually since the organiza-
ton of the county, ought to be will
ing to retire. The duties of the county
Judge require all of Mr.. Davis time,
and he will be unable to make a per-
sonal canvass. On June 10 remember
that well-doing on the part of our
public servants should be rewarded
and see that your ballot for county
Judge reads as follows: For county
Judge. Nehemiah Davis-X.
Campaign Manager Williams is very
frank. He says: ITO be sure we want
new machine. II we are success
full at the coming primary election the
new organization will be run along
the same lines as the old one only we
will be 1T and you fellows will be
down and out" Williams is a good
fellow and ought to be in better COM
pany.
This Is critical time for the re-
publican party of North Dakota. AL
though the state is republican by
vote of more than 3 to 1, the rule or
ruin policy of the insurgents may pos
sibly give the democrats a chance to
fill few good Offices in the different
counties. If the republican organi-
cation is to be maintained in Ward
county and if republican policies are
to be supported, republicans must
vote for the regular organization at
the primary election on June 10.
There was frost in Kenmare the
other night but Joe Devine's congress
sional boom was not injured. 1t wasn't
sufficiently developed to be hurt
The general movement for an I'M
pledged delegation to jamestown
meets with hearty approval in all
parts OF the county. The people in
the country districts realize that the
Murphy cry of reform is only dodge
to hoodwink the voter and allow the
Murphy gang to send delegation to
the state convention pledged to do the
majors bidding.
While candidates are straining every
nerve to secure what Is vaguely
termed the railroad vote" it may be
we'll to remember that the time when
this vote could be herded and hemmed
up In this interest or that has passed.
The labor vote of today is a thinking
vote. 1t is the idler's vote, the vote of
the aimless and the dissipated that
can be swung this way or that for
consideration.
A prominent Bowbells farmer who
has known Fred F. Carter for twenty
five years has the following to say
of the latter's candidacy for represen-
totive: with no disposition to dis
parge the claims of other candidates,
| believe Fred F. Carter is the best
equipped man in Ward county for rep
resentative and I hope he will be the
choice of the people. He is man of
high character, talented and capable
of efficient service. If nominated and
elected he will make useful member
of the house who will work in season
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at Glenburn Thursday evening, at
Mohall Friday, Sawyer on Saturday
and at Donnybrook on Monday even
ing, June II. Hon. Frank B. Chap
man of Williams county, will go with
them and discuss matters of interest
in connection with certain proposed
legislation in which the people Of the
twenty-ninth district are concerned.
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close to the people and enjoys their
fullest confidence as far as his honesty
and integrity are concerned.
A number of meetings will be held
this week under the direction of the
republican county central committee.
Hon. Nehemiah Davis. county Judge,
]. E. Smith. clerk of court. and Attor-
ney w. N. Crane of Minot will speak
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A. q. Paulson, Kenmare.
A. w. Gray, Kenmare.
Evan Grfffth, Kenmare.
s. A. Sorenson, Sherwood.
Oscar Herum, Carpio.
o. G. Bailey, Berthold.
]. G. Holbrook, Donnybrook.
Christian Thoreson, Mohall.
A. G. Barke, Donnybrook.
j. w. Sheridan. Mohall.
VIM. Olson, Palermo.
c. d, Boyd. White Earth.
e. H. Skies, Belden.
w. F. Barber, Stanley.
A. J. Defiance. Manitou.
Frank H. Gaulke, Ross.
w. A. w. Culbertson, Surrey.
William Fields, Des Laos.
NJ. A. Frissell, Sawyer.
L. N. Bottom. Flaxton.
Halvor A. Kirkelie, Bowbells.
o. ]. Bye. Bye.
Thomas N. Henderson, Portal.
A. W. McMasters. Tolley.
N. ]. Nelson, Grano.
John Nelson. Lewis.
w. E. Mansfield, Minot.
M. H. Scholberg, Minot.
A. A. Robinson. Minot.
G. H. Parker. Minot.
Charles e. 9tannard. Vanville.
w. j. Burbridge. Grano.
AS the date of the primary election
draws nigh. the political situation in
this county is becoming more and
more the subject of careful consider
alton. Republicans everywhere
throughout the county are proceed
ing with degree of circumspectionl
which can only be accounted for by
the fear Of possible Murphy victory
and with 1t second application of the
rod which chastens. The fear is
wholesome one and this year every
true republican owes 1t to his party to
get out and hustle in order to secure
the overwhelming defeat of the MUIR
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS delegation to the
state convention at Jamestown.
Joe Devine held forth at Kenmare
the other evening. There wasn't a
ripple Of excitement and the whole
meeting was as quiet as funeral.
Devine sized up the situation and
wound up his speech in hurry feel
ing greatly disappointed at the fact
that the AFFAIR had turned out so tame
ly. Devine was Disguised and made
for the 500 depot as rapidly as posi-
BILE. Just as he. was stepping on the
south bound train farmer living
north of Kenmare tapped Devine on
the shoulder, grinned quietly, and said
to him in an undertone: you're all
right governor, but didn't you always
stick to this gang you have been
cussin until they kicked you out of
Officer" Devine is the prince of poll
tical straddlers, as cunning as an old
fox, and is always in confusion as to
the precise complexion of his party
affiliations. He Is certain of but one
thing and that is that he wants an
other Office.
Hon. Frank B. Chapman of Buford
was in Minot today and expressed the
opinion that the regular republicans
would carry Williams county by vote
of about 4 to 1. Chapman made a
splendid record in the house two years
ago. and in the event of his reelection
will stand good chance of becoming
speaker The people of the twenty
ninth legislative district understand
this. and will see that Mr. Chapman is
returned by an overwhelming major
ity. Chapman Is a good man and
The Goodland republic., 1906-01-26
IDOLS AND IDEALS.

Individuals, states and nations eth
er follow ideals, enshrine and worship
ideals; or, follow idols, enshrine and
worship idols Idealism is a lofty and
elevating concept, while idOlism is cor
ruptfng and debasing- The one ap-
peals to the highest and best in the
human intellect and conscience, the
other TO the lowest and worst in hu-
man nature. The one hopes for no
reward in this life, the other Iusts for
leaks and onions and WOrshIps a gOl-
den calf.
Turning the subject to cur own pO-
Iitfcal history, we have Washington,
Jefferson and Lincoln, great American
ideal statesmen On the other hand
we find idols, or at least idol worship
pers. We name three, selected from
the many, Benedict Arnold Aaron
Burr and Jefferson Davis. Compare
now the patriotism Of Washington,
the wisdom of Jefferson and the pa
tience of Lincoln with the greed Of
Arnold, the ambition Of Burr and the
perfidy OF Davis
In the search for ideals at the pres
ent time, we are somewhat at loss.
Men have to die before resurrection
and apotheOsis, and before the entire
life record can be written and fully
appreciated We might nominate
Roosevelt, Bryan and Folk. But we
must wait the denOument. It is bet
ter to fall back on the founders, IA
thers and sayiOrS- Washington JET
fersOn and Lincoln The first patient
" enduring throughout the long seven
years OF the revolutionary war. The
second, the author Of the declaration
Of independence, and the third the
savior Of the republic
We might search for the idols and
idol worshippers, for they are many,
and nominate as a tryad, AstOr, Van
derbiIt and Rockefeller 1t is i'm
material as anyone may select the trio
TO suit their own fancy. But at any
rate, these named are representative
specimens Of the founders OF an aris-
tOcracy Of wealth, who court foreign
alliances, and simulate foreign man
ners- They are nOn-American in al
their predictions
Now ask yourselves which are your
ideals and whom you are following
either in your aspirations or allegi-
ance as a retainer
The Goodland republic., 1906-01-26
AMERICAN GOODS CHEAPER
ABROAD.

It has been often affirmed that
American goods are sold abroad
cheaper than at home. PrOtectiOnists
for a long time denied this, but now
it is universally admitted to be a fact
The following from an exchange is to
the point, and illustrates the work
ing Of a protective tariff system:
The ways and means cOmmitte Of
the house OF representatives might
study with profit a half-page adveT-
tisement which has appeared in Ger
tain New York papers, in which it is
stated that the advertiser guarantees
to sell American-made watches cheap
er than an American dealer can buy
them from the manufacturers, says
the Wall Street Journal The adver-
tiser says that he bought these
watches in London, where they were
sold by the American manufacturers
at prices greatly less than the manu-
facturers would sell to American con-
sumers. The advertiser having bought
these American-made watches in Lon
don, has brought them back to the
United States and is now enabled 70
sell them at bargain prices. Thus a
watch made in America, but export
ed and sold in London and imported
back into the United States, can be
sold here in competition with the
American dealers The story goes that
one of these watches was recently ex-
hibited to President Roosevelt by a re-
publican politician as one Of the &c
/ centric results Of our protective tar
/ ff system"
The Goodland republic., 1906-01-26
BILL REEDER HAS REAL ONE
MOULD CHANGE PRESIDENTIAL
TERM TO SIX YEARS.
sixth District COngressman's Name
Not Attached TO AnOther's
Measure This Time.

A special dispatch from Washing
ton last week says that Representa-
tive Reeder Of Kansas has evolved an
other profound piece Of legislation TO
improve the machinery Of the govern
ment, which has the merit OF being
approved IN many high quarters BE
has introduced a joint resolution in
the house providing for extension OF
the terms Of president and vice presi-
dent from four to six years and max
ing them ineligible to reelection, sen
ators to be elected by direct vote OF
the people, and members OF the house
for term OF three years congress to
meet Immediately after the holidays
in the same year OF its election, and
changing the inauguration date to
Nay J. This measure embOdies in
few words suggestions which have
been consuming columns Of space in
the press for years past
Now, out Of justice to Mr.. Reeder,
it ought TO be stated that this is his
owl. proposed piece Of legislation, and
not that Of another with -BiIl's" name
simply attached His own gray-mat-
ter seems to have been applied this
time, turning from the much mOoted
question Of railroad legislation into the
channels Of government regulation Of
government Both old parties have
realized that everything wasn't exactly
right with this country and they
couldn't diagnose the case with Ger
tainity; but now it is all made clear
since Reeder has come forth with an
antidOte for the poison in the body
pOIitic-simply a six year term for
president, United States senators by
the grace Of the people, and three
years instead Of two for congressman
and the man from the Sixth district
If Bill succeeds in this, the people
may shut their eyes and go to sleep
without concern for the ship Of state,
since the government viii run itself a
year or two longer than ordinary
without the passengers getting on
deck to see where they are going.
The Goodland republic., 1906-01-26
POOR UNCLE SAM.

The Wichita Daily Eagle, republi-
can, is authority for the statement
that a Standard Oil member made the
following threat to a member Of the
investigation force Of the recent gov
ernment Investigation Of that OctO-
pus;
We are bigger than the govern
ment. Standard Oil is stronger than
the United States We own the SEN
ate and the house. If you pursue
your Investigations beyond the point
necessary TO fool the public we viii
have you removed We can secure
the instant deposition OF the secretary
Of commerce and labor, Nj Metcalf,
and the commissioner Of corporations
Mr.. Garfield II you persecute US in
the slightest degree you viii be out
Of your job, and II you keep at the
business you will ind what we say IS
absolutely true Rockefeller is a big
ger man than Roosevelt"
The Goodland republic., 1906-01-26
H. O. CASTER, LAWYER"
sixth District Democrat Examined in
Topeka for Admission TO the Bar.

Sixth District Democrat Examined in
Topeka for Admission 20 the Bar.
Concerning h O. Caster Of Ober-
lin. who was the democratic opponent
against Reeder for congress at the
last general election, the Oberlin Her
aid says;
III o. Caster is this week taking the
examination before the supreme court
for admission to the bar Herb ought
to make his mark as an attorney in
the years to come. So many attorneys
use questionable methods to gain
their points, that the law BY many is
no longer looked upon as an honor
able profession There IS no reason
why an attorney should not be honest
any more than any other professional
man. There IS not the amount OF law
business there once was The most
Of people avoid a lawsuit as they do
a contagiOus disease. They prefer to
be wrOnged rather than take their
grievance to a court to be redressed-
The unscrupuIous attorney has 50
many ways OF presenting the wrong
side Of a case, that even the honest
Juror is often in doubt as to what IS
right and it IS openly avOwed that
in more than half the lawsuits now
tried, the wrong man wins We,
however, believe that there IS plenty
OF room in this country for able and
honest attorneys. and OF such We hope
l friend Caster may prove himself to
ba