The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-07
Special to The Evening Times.

elapsed since the adjournment OF the
democratic convention to warrant a
conclusion as regards to its effect upon
the political destinies of Ward county.
The convention will undoubtedly fig
ure conspicuously in the fall cam
paign for the reason that it will have
the effect of bringing out the largest
democratic vote known in the history
of Ward county. 1t will be conspic-
uous in another sense, and that is: The
republicans who believe in loyalty to
party principles will be able to show
not only to the democrats, but the
mugwump element that it will be many
years before they will be able to elect
democratic candidates in the kingdom
of Ward.
leaf for attorney general will unQues-
tionably have the effect of attracting
a large complimentary vote. Mr..
Greenleaf enjoys the distinction of
not only being capable, but in addi-
ton to this, he has the reputation of
being honest and sincere. In spite of
this the republicans of Ward county
will be compelled to welcome the dis
tinguished candidate to a hospitable
grave.
John Burke, who was nominated for
governor, stands we'll in this county as
man and a lawyer, but it is certain
that the peoples admiration for him
will not make it necessary for them
to vote against the republican nominee,
E. Y. Sarles. In fact it is the iispo-
sition of the republican party of Ward
county to see that the will of the peo-
pie made manifest at the primaries
is carried out at the polls.
1t was evident during the delibera-
lions of the democratic convention,
that great dependence was placed up
on the insurgent wing of the republic
can party of this county. 1t will
therefore be disappointing to our DEM
ocratic friends to learn through the
columns of The Times that the insur-
gent element of this county will re-
fuse to be party to the assassination
of the republican ticket; but on the
other hand will, as general rule,
support the NOMINEES Of the jamestown
convention, and like all loyal repub-
licans, who have from time to time
suffered defeat, abide their time.
Each succeeding day it becomes
more obvious to the republican lead
ers of this county, regardless of for
mer disagreements, that the democrat
ic party has never done anything for
the republican cause that would war
rant them in encouraging the mewing
of the democratic cat. So far as Ward
county is concerned, speaking from Il
political standpoint, it has always been
regarded as one of the strongest re-
publican counties in the state, AMI now
in the face of the fact that it has been
recognized by the state convention, it
would be the height of folly to imagine
for moment that in consequence OF
internal strife it would lend assist
ance to the opposition.
In the way of substantiating the
views advanced in the foregoing, by
your correspondent, it might be we'll
to state that Hon. j. s. Murphy, NJ. s.
Williams, John Lynch. Judge Palda,
James Briggs, Louis Larson, and 9TH
err recognized leaders of the insurgent
faction, openly declare that they will
do all in their power to secure the
election of the nominees of the James,
town convention. With these leaders
eliminated from the democratic ranks.
there does not seem to be sufficient
grounds upon which to even rest a
hope for victory, SO far as the demo-
cratic party is concerned.
Your correspondent has talked with
quite number of the leading business
men and politicians from various
points in the county, and it is true
that the feeling that at one time ex-
listed against Senator Hansborough is
gradually wearing away, and if the
good work goes on, there is no doubt
but that the senator will be able, when
the proper time comes, to reC>n
Ward county among his staunchest
supporters.
Local News.
During the past week the Great
Northern railway has had a gang of
men at work upon the uncompleted
viaduct that spans the Great Northern
and 500 tracks, Just west of the main
portion of the town. There are two
viaducts; one leads from First street
across both companys' tracks to the
road an the north leading to the coun-
try; the other leads to the Great Nor
them passenger depot 1t is assumed
that the city agreed in the formative
stages of the enterprise to build the
approaches, providing the work was
hastened. Almost year has passed,
and the viaducts are not yet complete,
as 1t has been with great difficulty that
the people have been able to get in or
out of town from the north. Mayor
Greenleaf states that he believes the
matter will be amical1ly ARRANGED no.
tween the company and the city, and
that the coming week will disclose
the fact that the railroad company will
not only complete the viaduct, but the
approaches.
The blindpig question has been re-
ceiving considerable attention during
the past few days. A certain faction
seems to be considerably interested,
and are wondering why the city ad-
ministration does not close them up
almost Immediately. Mayor Greenleaf
has taken occasion to explain to those
interested that in order to effectually
close the blindpigs of Minot, it would
be necessary to employ a very much
larger police force than Minot is cana
pie of maintaining at the present writ
ing. In an interview with your cor
respondent yesterday, Mayor Green
leaf explained the situation in part as
follows: Il am informed that there
are a number of these places in the
city, and no doubt they exist. / have
given orders to have the places closed"
Speaking of the lawless element that
Is said to exist here, Mayor Green
leaf said: II believe that thore 10