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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-02-22
Don't Miss The DiXieS.

The third of a series OF enter
tainments given by the citizens
of Minot. will be given Saturday
evening, Feb. "a. by the world
famed Dixie Jubilee Singers: eight t
OF the brightest negroes in Am
erica. The Dlxies have an inter
national reputation. They have
been singing before tie public
several years,and comprise some
of the bestsoloists in the country.
Everyone in the city who enjoy
splendid harmony,and swing and
beauty OF voice, should not fail
to hear these singers. The solo
lists, both the soprano ard the
bass, are superb. Wherever the
Dixies appear, they do SO TO en-
thusiastic and crowded houses.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-02-22
Vim. Wilson Passes Away.

VIM. Wilson aged n years. died
at the home OF his daughter, Mrs.
Beth Stephenson, in this city
Saturday, Feb. 10, after u sick
ness OF less than a week from the
grip. The remains were taken to
Fargo, and on1Tuesday the fune-
raj was held at the home OF his
daughter. there. the remains be-
ing inferred i'll the Fargo GENE
terry.
Vim. Wilson was born at Sev.
more, Can, and for many Years
was 4, contractor. 7 h !" t & t. L
years ago he moved to Fargo
ar. five years ago came % Ward
county fling Oh a homestead ten
miles southwest Of Minot. He
was never i'll a day in his life un,
til his last sickness. He was OF
a very cheerful disposition and
made hundreds OF friends.
The decedent leaves five child
rem, r. S., and w. d. Wilson
from southwest Of Minot, and
Mrs. Beth Stephenson and Miss
Ida Wilson OF this city, and Mrs.
NJ. c. .jensOn. OF Fargo.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-02-22
Be Slow to Sign Petitions.

The Independent wishes to call
the attention OF it's readers to
the fact that a good many petit
tions are now in c re II a 10 II
throughout the county: for can
didates for the various county
Offices. The voter should be
careful in signing these petitions.
Weigh carefully these candidates.
Remember, that according to
law, you can sign but one petit
tion for each office. If the cand-
ilate who asks YOU to sign your
name to his petition is the man
OF your choice, then, all well and
good. But would it not be well
to know who will be the opposi-
ton candidate? But be careful
that you do not sign another
one for the same office. The Inde-
pendent is not opening the cam
paiSn at the present time. We
are not attempting to say who
will make good candidates and
who will not. We do wish to
impress upon the voters that
there is plenty OF time to sign
petitions. DO not be in too bio
a hurry.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-02-22
AROUND THE WORLD
FOR FIFTY CENTS

and drink tea. A Jap enters the
room and shows the guests how
to bow low and kiss the floor be-
fore eating. The doctor and his
wife We're assisted by a number
OF ladies, all OF whom wore beau
tiful costumes.
The party is informed that we
must hurry on to Norway-Jo-
seph Roach's residence. We must
salute the flag of Norway as we
enter the beautiful home. So
many are jabbering Norwegian
terms that we look around and
wonder if we are really in the
picturesque country over the sea.
But we missed the luteiisk which
we expected for supper. Butour
fears we're soon dispelled when
bcautifully-gowned ladies began
to pass coffee, and all sorts OF
genuine Norwegian cakes. How
good thew tasted! The an
nouncement that our train was
about to depart for the United
States came all too soon.
Geo. w. Wilson's home, deco
rated with stars and stripes, with
LECTURES of great Americans here
and there, could be no other
place excepting home, sweet
home. The high school orches-
ira rendered beautiful musical
selections. A dainty luncheon OF
ice cream and cake was served.
The ladies in charge were all
dressed in stars and stripes. or
the National cOlors. One OF the
interesting features at the Wilson
home was a very large collection
of relics, from the l.. d. McGahan
home. Mr.. McGahan has been
making "a speciality OF gathering.
interesting odds and ends from
all parts oT the country, until he
now has q most interesting col
lection.
The entire series OF entertain
ments could not have been put
on in better style.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-02-22
A Tough lrishman.

McCann, a tough character,
was arrested. charged with steal
ing p. +. Tompkins' cash re-
gister, valued at $50. McCann
sold the register to Paddy Boyd,
another fellow who always" walks
on the shady side of the street, "
for -. Tompkins suspected this,
but having no positive know.
edge OF the fact confronted Boyd
with the charges, and the fellow
had to admit that Tompkins
was right. Boyd apparently is
as guilty as McCann, for he must
have known that the register
was stolen. McCann was given a
hearing Saturday before Judge
Murray and was bound over to
athe district court.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-02-22
How A MissOurian Succeeded.

A few years ago a young man
from show me- country came
to Ward county to grow up with
the country. What his name was
does not matter as he was in
much the sameconditiOn rs were
many others who came at the
same time. He soughtout a man
to locate him on some govern
ment land and after many eN-
periences which left him sadder
and poorer he accidentally met
our Mr.. Williams who readily
found what was wanted and
whose services were cheerfully
rendered at a reasonable com
pensation.
Somewhat later this Young
man wished to sell his land and
chanced that Mr.. Kennedy was
able to find him a buyer in such
a short time that he was very
much surprised as well as pleased.
We assure you that this is no
fable and we can do as much for
you if you will give us Il chance.
Call and see us at our ofiicesin
the white Front" block, Mino5,
N. d. We have lands to sell but
want more before the spring rush
to supply our customers.
Williams 4 Kennedy.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-02-22
Carl Ferber Marries.

Carl Ferber, the popular candy
manufacturer, was united in mar
riage Feb. ), bv the Rev. JOS.
Raith. to Miss Maggie McCain.
at the Catholic church. Their
friends for some reason did not
know OF the marriage until two
weeks later. The bride arrived
from Ruthven, Ia, but a few
days before the ceremony. Mr..
Ferber resided at Ruthven twelve
years ago where he met his bride.
The couple have the best wishes
OF a host Of friends.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-02-22
HORSES! HORSES! HORSES!
Heavy Horses in Demand.

GOOD. young, straight, heavy
horses, and especially mares. are
in demand nowadays. Farmers
are becoming Wise to the fact
that Old plugs and small horses
do not pay. They know that
big, young, sound. heavy mare
will do their work, raise colts OF
the right stuff, and grow into
money right along. That's the
reason that Chas. Il. Seaton is
selling so many horses-his
horses sell themselves. Theyare
all young. they have the loue
and breeding, they have uke
weight, and nearly I'LL are mares.
One team weighed 3OSO with
harness, another 2S3O. one 27OU:
one mare weighed 1860 with har-
ness, one 1870 and one I47J
with halter, and 50 on. They
will average from 1900 to 1900
lbs. and are onl y in fair c0ndl-
ton. This is really a rare chance
Tor farmers to get some OF the
biggest and best mares grown il
Montana, and they are gentle.
MIR. Seaton sells these horses
very reasonable aud no one can
afford to buy before going OUT
to his farm and seeing his horses.
Only two miles southwest Qt Nj
not on the main road. You
can't miss the place Il
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-02-22
Petitions Out.

Candidates are already.getting
out their petitions for nomina-
tion to the various county Of
fees. Last Saturday J. E. Smith,
the Clerk OF the District Court,
was in the field and secured a
large nun Der of names.
Geo. McGee, the presentState's
Attorney, is looking with long
ing eyes at the office another
year and got out q good-sized
petition also.
Auditor Fabrick, who caused
the action to be taken against
Commissioners Carroll and Rich
ardson, resulting in their re-
moval, has also presented his
petition.
James Briggs. a former Reg
lister of Deeds, wants the office
again and will make the fight OF
his life. He also got "A good
string of names to his petition.
1t is said that Judge Davis will
again he a candidate for nomi-
nation Tor reelection, as will also
County Superintendent Warren,
Register OF Deeds Reishus and
Sheriff Lee.
County Treasurer Mitchell says
he will not be a candidate again.
but his friends will try to induce
him to make Il fight.
County Supt. Warren may or
may not have opposition. lie
has been tending to his business
very we'll and has not mingled
much in factional politics.
John j. Lee may have opposi-
ton. His office is considered the
best paying one in the county,
and this makes it a prize worth
getting. Judge Murray's name
has been mentioned IT'S that OF a
possible candidate for this office,
Other developments are likely
to occur rapidly from now on.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-02-22
Expensive Coal.

One of Jim Hills detectives put
a damper on the theft OF coal at
Des Lacs. .im's spacious Well
laden cars seemed to empty fast
and the detective was surprised
TO see one of the well-known citi-
zens drive away with IL wagon
load Of the stuff. Hecalled at the
fellows place OF business and in
formed him that he had proper
evidence that the fellow had been
toasting his shins all winter by a
fire made Of Jim's bituminous
product and that he'd better
settle. The fellow said, "Well,
| took only three sacks, but |
will SETTLE" " Pulling a check book
from pocket he said, "What's the
damages??' The detective said,
"Three hundred dollars. This
was promptly paid over to him,
and on Monday the detective
cashed the check at a Minot
bank. The fellow will find it
cheaper stick to the good old
Ignite. 1t is said that the de-
tective has knowledge of Il far
mer residing several miles south
of Desl.acs, helping himself to
the coal, in the same manner,
and a warrant will probably be
gotten out for his arrest.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-02-22
PETERSON PIANO AND
MUSIC co. LOCATE MERE.

The +. ". Peterson Piano Com.
pany from Fargo have opened a
large music store in Peter Ehr' s
White Front Block. n. w. Hall.
the president OF the company, is
now here experimenting the ar
ra'lgement OF the twenty styles
OF pianos. At all times the com.
panv will carry a line OF high
grade goods and will push the
business until it will be second to
none in the Northwest.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-02-22
Ed Kress a Benedict.

Edward kress, and Miss Cert
rude DevereauX created some
what of a surprise among their
many friends by joining in the
holy bonds Of matrimony Tues
day morning at $50 O'Clock.
The marriage ceremony was per:
formed by Rev. Jos. Raith at
the Catholic church. They had
intended taking the train for
points in Iowa. where the groom
formerly lived, but it was belat-
TED, and they were compelled to
wait until evening. For that
reason their friends had a great
opportunity to perpetrate all
sorts OF Jokes On the unsuspecting
couple. For instance they kid
mapped their trunk and sustitut-
ed another one filled with old rags
and ancient shoes. OF course
Ed will be hopping mad when be
reaches his destination, but
what's the difference. He will be
many miles away. The ''real
thing" has been forwarded to
him by express. The groom is
in the employ of J. a. Koell, and
there is not Il better young hard
wareman in the Northwest. The
Independent joins a whole host
Of friends in wishing the couple
God speed on their Journey thru
life
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-02-22
Title is Clear.

j. c. ioff, who has had more
or less trauble with his home
stead at Palermo for the past
five years, informs us that the
title has been cleared up. He re-
ceived the patent to his home
stead, upon which his townsite,
Palermo stands. and as it bears
the signature OF President Roose-
velt. it ought to begood. Some
action should now be taken
against the man who sent false
reports to the general land Office
causing this trouble.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-02-22
Will Organize Old Settlers.

The old settlers Of the county
OF Ward will gather at the opera
house March IA, when q perman-
ent. Old Settlers organization
will be formed. James Johnson
is sending out notices to those
who were here prior to 1886, and
believes that l25 will include
everyone. Martin Jacobson. who
is one Of the old settlers, will do
note 5000 for the organization.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-02-22

A trip around the world, and
who would not take advantage
Of such a journey, when it costs
but fifty cents, including trans
portation and meals. The three
or four hundred Minot people
who took the trip under the
auspices OF the Ladies Guild OF
the Episcopal church, havenoth-
inc but praise for those ladies.
"l1's the best thing | ever at
tended in MiDot," many remark
ed, and it WAS. Emerson's News
stand was the depot. Here the
tickets were bought and the
buses carried the crowds to the
first station, Emerson's resi-
dence, or Germany. How the
Emerson home was transformed.
Mrs. Emerson herself looked the
genuine buxom German lady
with her white cap. red, black
and white dress and big shoes.
Mrs. Emerson was assisted in
caring for the hungry crowds by
several otherladies. Saurkraut,
weinerwurst and coffee were serv-
ed here. A graphaphone furnish
ed music throughout the eve
ming. The home was decorated
with German flags and German
colors predominated.
But we must hurry. OF for
Japan, or DR.. Storey's residence.
You wouldn't have known the
genial doctor and his wife. A
genuine tine-looking Japanese
couple. Two .Iaps assisted in re-
ceiving the guests, not mere
make-believe Japs, but real yell
low-skinned fellows. The home
was beautifully decorated with
large umbrellas, and lighted with
Japanese lanterns. Clete Mulick's
tramp band which made the
rounds, was playing. A Japan
ese solo was rendered. But we
are called to supper. All must
sit on the floor, and eat genuine
Japanese cakes with chop sticks,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-02-22
500 Head of Horses

Here is a chance for YOU to get
your pick out of 800 head OF
heavy Oregon draft horses. which
will he in White Earth, % miles
west OF MiEot, March 1st. Ifyou
want good horses here is your
chance. rutland & SHEPARD.
For further information see II. D.
Shepard. manager, Western I'M
plement Co.. Minot, N. D. tt.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-02-22
Frank Bros. Coming.

Pete Ehr has rented the Grand
Hotel corner to Frank Bros.
from Chicago, who viii soon open
with IL general merchandise
stock. The Grand will have it's
main entrance in the western end
of the building.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-02-22

See the Western Implement Co. dis
count for cash. 7To from now un-
til March /.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-31
BEWARE OF THE MICE.

contributor to the Medical Record
holds that the common house mouse
Is re ponsible for many cases OF pneu-
monia. The mlcrohe, he claims, has
been found In the mouths of all
healthy individuals examined, but the
microbes which were found In healthy
individuals or IN those suffering from
pneumonia were not virulent enough
TO cause such disease when injected
into animals like the rat, which are
not very susceptible to them. on the
other hand. these microbes acquired
great virulence when they passed
through a susceptible animal, like the
house mouse. The writer reviews vari-
Gus theories that have been suggested
to explain the acquisition OF virulencc
by these organisms and concludes that
IL Is owing 10 passage through the
bodies OF house mice. He has dlscov-
cred the baclll IN the bodies OF mice
that have been found dead and be-
lieves that the ylrulen, germs from the
feces or decomposing bodies OF these
animals serve as the source OF the dis.
case in man. AS mice are most COM
mon in houses during the months OF
December January, February and
March the seasonal distribution OF
pneumonia is also accounted for by this
theory
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-31
CHINA'S ARMY.

The affairs OF China are attracting
considerable attention. Bishop J..
w. Bashford. in n letter from
Shanghai that has found It's way
into print, urges the necessity OF
the United States modifying
It's exclusion laws; not because the
Chinese object to laws that force their
laborlng men to stay at home, but be.
cause they resent being Disseminated
against. They point out that the head
men Of Borneo are not excluded. while
Chinese laborers are. They deem 1t
unjust to place tn Chinese below the
Malay races. A representative Chinese
official is quoted as follows:
I'VE have not the slightest objection,
nor has the Chinese government the
slightest objection to the exclusion OF
Chinese laborers. Indeed, the Chinese
government does not want Chinese la
b0rers brought up In this empire. to
go 20 America, but rather TO stay here
and ray their taxes for the support OF
the Chinese government. But we want
YOU 10 exclude them IN some other way
than by mentioning us by name"
This sentiment Of the Chinese must
be respected II Is supposed that the
trade Of china will increase enormous
~ during the rex, FIVE or ten years,
and It stands to reason that unless the
people are treated with due consIdera-
ton the largest part Of our share OF
that trade VIII go to other countries.
Germany Is pursuing correct
course, cultIvatlng the friendship Of the
Chinese In Germany they are teach
ine the Chinese the art Of war, and so
diigent are the students, and so apt
the scholars, that they have planned
the formation Of a Chinese army.
100000 strong. General Yin Tchang
has charge OF the work. and he will
model this Immense nghting machine
on the German plan. As a young man
he was sent to study the art OF war IN
The school OF Moltke and Won Clause
wltz He was brought up az Ger
man officer spent seven years In the
Kniser's service and returned to China
ln 1898. just in time 70 take an active
rar; IN his country's struggle against
the japanese a year later.
Associated with him are many Chi
nose young officers who have studied
abroad, and they are aided by Japan
esq experts Next spring China VIII
hove q carefully drilled army OF 900 900
men. They are carefully chosen and
zach VIII serve three years az reg
ular and six years as reserve. At
prceent tho principal weakness Of the
Chinese forces lies In the rifles with
which they are equipped, these being
o1'eiiy old's,yle Mausers and Martins,
hut In the course OF few months from
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-31

and that these are simply errors OF
language, Of such small Importance
that the meaning IL not obscured, but
whoever reads may also understand.
II gives a plain and succlnct account
Of the manner In which this continent
was peopled in early times. shows the
origin Of the present tribes OF so-called
Indians. unfolds the purposes OF the
Almighty concerning this hemisphere,
eNpounds the principles OF the ever
lasting Gospel, by obedience to which
mankind may be saved, and tostlnes
that Jesus OF Nazareth was IN very
deed the Son Of the Eternal God and
the Redeemer OF the world. These great
truths are invaluable, and the question
concerning the exact manner OF the
translation Of the Book Is comparative
~ Of little moment.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-31

now the soldiers OF the Celestial en-
Lire VIII be provided to a man with the
magazine rifles now on order, and
modern Held guns and European equip
ment.
Gen. Yin Tchang Is quoted as having
said to an interviewer:
we propose no longer depending for
our territorial integrity upon the good
graces or foreign powers and their al
nhnces. We can never command re-
spect until We are I'm position to en-
force H. Neither can there be real
friendship between china and foreign
nations untll we stand with them on a
basis approaching equallty--untl their
estimate Of Us Is governed by our pow
ei TO repel Insults and enforce our
rights
That Is the Chinese sentiment There
Is, as yet. no Intention on the part OF
the Chinese rulers to commence poll
ley or aggression. But who can tell
what viii happen In the future, when
ambitious emperors find an immense,
well equipped and enthusiastic army at
their beck and call? Time alone can
ten for what future service these ASH
attic hordes are now being trained for
war But under all circumstances, our
policy toward China. as toward all the
MA, should be one OF justice and
honesty We cannot afford to forfeit
the friendship Of the nations across the
Fac'hc
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-31
SUCCESSFUL COLONIES.

According to the official reports
made TO the federal government OF
Mexico, the colonies founded by tho
Latter-day Saints IN Chihuahua are
iourishing. and the colonists are Oh
the best Of terns with their neighbors
as the Latter-day Saints always are
when they are not attacked by
persons who hope to gain by their des-
pollatlon, and destruction.
The following paragraphs on the Mex
ican colonies are from the San Fran
cisco Call,
The largest Of these colonies Is
Colonia publan, which has a popula-
ton of 9S9 persons. who own $1,000
acres OF land. These colonlsts have
established large -four mill, and also
operate a lumber mill, tannery and
an iron foundry Most OF their land
is In a high state Of cultivation. The
colonsts are also extensive fruit grow
ers.
Next to Colonla Dublan In size ~
Colonla Juarez which has 65i lnhabit-
ants and owns 10000 acres Of land.
These colonists operate q large furni-
ture factory, where all kinds OF furni-
ture is manufactured; a shoe factory.
Il tannery, Hour mill, a canning fac
terry and an iron foundry Several In
dustries OF minor importance are also
operated there
"Colonia Diaz has $50 inhabitants,
VINO own 4,1i0 acres OF land They also
operate -four mill. an iron foundry
and other industries
THE smallest of the four colonies
Is colonla Pacheco, which has 2s5 In
habitanis, who own 1880 acres Of
land. These colonists operate two lum-
Der mills and other industries.
All OF these colonlsts devote much
attention to growing wheat and other
staple crops They live quietly and
are all on the best Of terms with their
Mexican nelghbors"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-31

seen, A new feature which, however.
necessarily grows out OF President
Monroe's manifesto Is that II the Unit
ed states IL 10 guarantee protection To
The countries embraced IN his purylew
II must also exercise such power Of
control as IS required to keep them In
some sort of order, II they are not sub
Jeoted 70 some such restraint those ma
lions VIII continue, as they are now
doing, to practise outrages upon other
nations, and thereby incur the penalty
OF invasion and war;
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-31
OUR GROWING PACIFIC TRADE
RaItImore Amerlcan.

We seem TO have been doing business
with CHM during 1905 IN splte OF the
boycott by the Chinese of American
goods, concerning which the Oriental
cables have had so much to say. r, is
little surprising after all the reports
OF the persistent refusal Of the Cees-
tlals 20 touch any hing with an Ameri-
can brand on IL, to learn that in the
ten months ended with October. 1905,
exports from this country to China ng-
gregated more than $4,000 900 as
against $4,000. 600 during the same
months OF 1904 Those are the compare.
tive totals. however indicating Ameri-
can export trade to China, given out by
the bureau Of statistics of the depart
mert OF commerce