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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-03-05

We have received column of
plate matter from Treadwell Twitch-
ell, candidate for governor, he has
said nothing about paying us to run
it, SO we have consigned it to the
scrap pile. Political advertising like
all others, cost money. Any poll
tician can advertise in the Pioneer
if he wishes to, and it's pretty good
advertising medium too.-Plaza Pho
neer.
J. G. Holbrook of Donnybrook is a
candidate for state senator.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-03-05

Arnold Would Be Co. Commissioner
The Independent understands that
l.. C. Arnold, the popular Maryland
township farmer, will be a candidate
for county commissioner in the Sec
ond district. If Mr.. Arnold is as sue
eessful in politics as he is in every
thing elst that he undertakes, he will
have clear sailing. He is successful
farmer and can afford to give his
time to the good of Imperial Ward.
He has lived in Ward county for six
years and has good clean record.
We do not know who will oppose him,
but whoever does, will have his hands
full. Arnold will have the support OF
the Carpio country solid.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-03-05

North Dakota women who have
drunken husbands might we'll follow
the example of the Oklahoma woman
who sewed her husband up in blank
ct while he was drunk, and then horse
whipped him severely until he prom.
ised to stop drinking.
Hans Storhi, son of Gunder Storhi
met with horrible accident Saturday
while working in his fathers barn in
this city. A hook caught in his cheek
tearing his face four inches. Twenty
stitches we're required. The lad is n
the hospital.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-03-05

The Macroom Pioneer is boosting
Hansbrough and publishing final
proofs. It reminds us of the time Nc
Gahan said, Support Hansbrough,
and I'll send YOU all of the legals."
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-03-05

TAKEN UP-At my house on the
aD II OF sec. -, 1858. black geld
Ing weight about 400 lbs. left ear
split IN inch, main reached close,
white spot in forehead, abbout 1S or
IL years old. n. q. Smith
Boz ee2. Minot. N. D.
2.2o.3.5 chg.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-03-05

HorseshoeinG general blacksmith
ing and plow work done by specialists
at Hunt & Barlow's shop opposite
6cofield's livery barn. We guarantee
1irst class work and want to have you
give us the next job. u.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-03-05
Announcement.

To the Voters Of Ward County:
thereby announce my candidacy for
the nomination on the Republican
ticket for the ONCE Of sheriff Of Ward
county, state OF North Dakota. subject
to the decision Of the primaries Of the
county at the June primaries.
Ernestly soliciting your support. I
am Yours respectfully,
s. A sorenson, Sherwood. N. D..
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-03-05
Irene Mcoua uaia Called Hence.

JCGOS UVSNO0s8 S0sSSO SsSu~S'
Irene Viola McQuaig, died at the
hospital in this city Saturday morning
at 4 o'clock. She had been i'll of
stomach trouble for sometime. She
was nearly sixteen years Of age, and
was girl of beautiful character. She
realized that death was at hand, and
said that she was not afraid to meet
her Maker. Irene had lived in Minot
fourteen months and made many
friends. She was the oldest child In
the family. The funeral was held
from the Methodist church Tuesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock.
WANTED-A man and team to break
$50 acres Of prairie land, must be
done in time for this years crop. In
quire Of G. D. Wolverton, r. f. D. No.
?. Minot. N. ID. 3-5 tt
The T0wner Tribune says there
isn't q crooked thing about the new
court house nor the man who built It.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-03-05

good name of the trial judge.-Flax-
ton Times.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-16
GIVING CUBA A CHANCE.

Having advanced the date of the
presidential election in Cuba to Novem-
Der IA. instead Of December 1, as was
originally planned, President Roose-
welt has written to certain Cuban
leaders fixing January 2S, 1908, as the
date for the withdrawal of the Amer
lean forces from the island. That date
has been selected because 1t is the
birthday of Joseph Marti, one of the
original Cuban patriots.
The publication In Cuba of the presi-
dents letter has already started stories
of trouble and plots against the gov
eminent, no matter which party may
win in the November elections. Con-
~gervative business men of the island
are convinced that no stable govern
ment is possible in Cuba at this time,
except under an American protector
ate. The suspicion is growing that
the friends of annexation viii purposeIy
start trouble as soon as the American
forces are withdrawn for the sole pur-
pose of forcing Uncle Sam to take
charge again, thus preventing a reign
of revolution such as is considered most
probable IL the Cubans are placed in
full charge OF their affairs.
The president and the administration
at Washington are pledged, however
to give the CubsnssanptheE chance, and
the troops will be withdrawn at the
date named. II another insurrectior
is started, the American troops will be
sent back to the island and all chances
are II they have to go there again
they will GO to stay and to establish q
permanent branch of the American
government at Havana.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-16
Nm sHALLENBERGERs PLATFORM

AR SHALLENBERGERs PLATFORM
Democratic precedent seems to be
for the candidate 60 dictate his own
platform. At Denver Mr.. Bryan, per-
sonally. by long distance phone, pre-
scribed what should go into the plat
form and what should be kept out, and
the Denver platform is as much Mr..
Bryan's making as IL he had written
every word of II himself.
II this precedent holds good, Mr..
shallenberger. who heads the demo-
cratic state ticket IN Nebraska, should
make the democratic state platform by
which he is to be bound, both as to
what It contains and what It Omits.
If Mr.. shallenberger is permitted to
write the democratic platform we may
know in advance pretty well what it
will contain, assuming, of course, that
he has not had any recent change Of
heart.
Under date Of February II, 1908,
Mr.. Shallenberger in a public letter
announced his intention to try for the
"governorship again in spite of former
defeat and indicated that he would
stand by the platform on which he lost
out two years ago, with two particular
additions set forth in detail. His first
addition is the initiative and referen-
dunn, for which he declared as follows:
I believe fundamentally in direct legis-
1ation upon every vital question. The ini-
tiativs and referendum makes this possi-
BILE for the people and they should have
this privilege enacted into the laws OF our
state.
The second addition which Mr.. Shall
lenberger would make relates to bank
deposit guaranty, on which he declares:
I am in favor Of a depositor'S guaranty
law and the only way we will ever get the
benefits of q guaranty for bank deposits
il by direct enactment of a specific law,
either state or national, compelling the
banks to adopt this policy.
That is clear-cut enough, II it is not
to be recanted. The deposit guaranty
scheme is already in the Denver plat
form, but the initiative and referendum
is not. If these were Mr.. Shallen-
berger's paramount issues in February
he should certainly have a chance to
make them his paramount issues again
in September.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-16

Theatrical managers of New York have
again declared war on ticket Spectators.
this declaration being the expression Of n
confirmed habit.
A man in a Massachusetts boarding
house has been compelled to leave 1t be-
cause he snores too loud. Even Massachu-
setts boarding house people have rights
that snorers are bound to respect.
Bjornstjerne BjoTnson, the Norwegian
urday celebrated at Christiania their
golden wedding anniversary on the estate
at Aulestad. Their home was crowded
with guests. Gifts and congratulations
were received from all parts OF Norway.
Andrew Maekatepenesse. called ChiSf
Blackbird of the OttaWss. first postmaster
OF the village Of Little Traverse, many
years a government interpreter. author Of
Indian text books and educated at the
YpsilSEt Normal C0iisss, died at iidFb0T
Springs, Mich. OF senile insanity. aged
about 80 He leaves an aged wife, a fun
blooded English woman.
Sarah /. eastman, a ll-year-old Jewish
girl. has made a remarkable good drama
tization OF Mrs. Ameli y. Bars novel, "a
Bow OF Orange Ribbon" "a be performed
by the Delaney History club Of New York
City, OF which Miss eastman Is a member
Miss Phillips, who is at the head OF the
English department OF the Dewitt Clinton
High school. found 1t necessary TO make
very few changes iH the dramatized YER
sion, despite the youth Of the author.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-16

THE REROMTHl TON or HUGHES
The denomination OF Charles Evan
Hughes as the republican candidate for
governor OF New York has much more
than local significance. BY reason Of
the peculiar conditions existing in the
political affairs in New York the selec-
tiOn OF a republican candidate for gov
ernor in that state this year is a mat
ter Of deep national concern. Refusal
TO nominate him, after his admirable
record at Albany, would have been a
political blunder. II not a gross in
justice 20 the voters of the state of
New York, regardless of their party
affiliations, for Governor Hughes as a
candidate for reelection will be GER
tain to receive the votes Of many thou
sand democrats, who admire him for
the fight he has made and for his
record Of achievements in the field of
good government against some start
ling odds.
The work of Governor Hughes at
Albany strlkingly resembles the record
OF President Roosevelt at Washington.
In face OF opposition in his own party
and the combined opposition of the
democrats, he forced through legis-
lation regulating the corporations of
the state. drove the race track gam
blers out of business and succeeded in
placing many reform laws on the stat
ute books, Just as President Roose-
welt forced his reform legislation
through congress, by appealing from
the parties to the people. He has the
support OF the people, and his renom-
nation means death to democratic
hopes in New York in November, where
the result might have been in doubt
had the republicans named another
candidate for governor.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-16
THE ooMMoDIrY CLAUSE CASE.

~ SOANANVOAAA SbAG6E CdGG'
The decision of the United States cir
cult court at Philadelphia declaring
the commodity clause" of the Hep
burn rate bill unconstitutional prom
Uses to be far reaching, not only in af-
fecting the interests of the railroads
that own coal mines. but in it's influ-
ence upon future congressional legisla-
ton regulating interstate commerce. Z
Under the terms of the law which
has just been declared invalid, rail-
roads and other transportation COM
panies were prohibited from trans
porting any article or commodity, ex-
cepting timber and the manufactured
product thereof, manufactured, mined
by oil produced under the control or
authority of such transportation COM
panies. The purpose of the measure
was to break up the alleged anthracite
coal monopoly in Pennsylvania. In
deciding the law to be unconstitutional,
Judge George Gray stated that the law
invades the rights OF the states and
tends toward the Capitalization of gov
eminent. He declared that it was in
violation of the fifth amendment to the
constitution, which provides that no
person shall be deprived of life, liberty
or property without due process of law.
He declared hat the law vas "arbi-
trary, despotic, confiscatory and in vio-
latiOn of existing contracts"
The decision of the court will raise
anew the question that was much dis
cussed when the Hepburn bill was be-
fore congress, whether the power of
congress to regulate interstate COM
merce carries with It the power to pro-
hibit such commerce. The supporters
Of the Hepburn bill contended that
congress has such power. Opponents
OF the measure argued that congress
might regulate commerce between the
states, but could not prohibit It and the
courts have sustained that contention,
Attorney General BonRpaTte cited the
Louisiana lottery case as a precedent,
but the court refused to accept il, SIM
ply stating that the lottery was prohib-
tied because the business itself was inn
proper and illegal. and that the same
argument could not be applied to the
case of the coal carrying railroad com
panies. With this conflict OF opinion.
IL Is pleasing 10 know that the case is
to be appealed promptly and passed
upon by the highest judicial authority
incidentally, the decision shows very
clearly what the courts would do with
Mr.. Bryan's plan to make corporations
sell part OF their plants whenever theil
output exceeds so per cent OF the totaI
production Of any given article. THAI
proposition calls for much more direct
confiseation of property than was pro.
posed by the commodity clause" OF
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-16

Exposition of Party Doctrine by the
Party Leader.

Washington Post Ond,).
Mr.. Taft, in deciding to address the cleo
tors of the various states as nearly as
possible at their homes, has determined
wisely for himself, and will aid the voters
of the country in concluding for whom they
shall cast their ballots. However strongly
he may indorse the policies of President
Roosevelt In his addresses; whatever
strength or weakness such endorsement
may bring him east or west, he will de-
stroy the charge that he is but an echo, a
proxy. a substitute, an understudy for the
strenuous retiring president.
The country will De enabled by this tour
to fully size up and properly classify the
attainments. the ability, the personality of
Mr.. Taft, and those who know him best
have no fear of the outcome of that class
lfication. He, without doubt, viii bear
himelf admirably, but his position as a
national debater and as an expositor of his
party's platform of principles is a danger
Gus one to the most experienced of political
leaders in any campaign; and, above all,
at this time when sentiment changes with
every section, and his party's voters are
lined up In opposing ranks in nearly every
state. Mr.. Taft in prior campaigns of
lesser scope has proved himself to be fear
ANSo ~ ~ Aio 1857 WIN IoANs
views and party leaders. He places himself
now voluntarily in a position which poll
ticians without candor, courage, or frank
ness would shrink and refuse to occupy.
With MIR. Taft addressing his fellow
citizens, the statements OF party action by
other statesmen of his party will be use
less for only to Mr.. Taft's Interpretation
will the voters listen, and only Mr.. Taft's
promises will thew accept,
The promises of Mr.. Taft to the western
republicans must be accepted by the east
ern republicans as the orthodox doctrines,
and when they vote for Mr.. Taft their
votes will carry with them the Endorsement
of his position; and when he fulfills his
promises, II he is elected, the eastern re-
publicans will have to accord him the votes
of their senators and representatives to aid
in carrying them into effect.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-16
PLANNING A srANDSrILL.


Judge Alton b. Parker's support of
Bryan is apparently the kind that
hurts, but the Judge deserves credit at
least for being frank about it. In ex-
planning why certain democrats of the
old conservative school are coming to
the support of Bryan, Judge Parker
says:
The general impression among these
democrats seemed to be that with Mr..
Bryan and a republican congress affairs
are more likely to be kept in statu quo
than IL Mr.. Taft were to occupy the presi-
dents chair.
Judge Parker has found the answer.
Colonel Watterson recently explained
that If Mr., Bryan were elected, he
would not be able to do any harm, be-
cause of the republican complexion OF
the senate. Judge Parker has &C.
cepted the argument as the best he can
offer in support of his old friend.
If Mr.. Bryan is elected there will be
no revision of the tariff, no further
legislation regulating the railroads, NO
laws against the unlawful trusts, nc
prospects of any legislation except the
passage of the appropriation bills. His
election would simply mean the stop
ping of the wheels of government for
four years. The argument is hardly
one to appeal to busy, progressive
Americans.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-16

Mr.. Berge and his attorney are still
bowling fraud and demanding a re-
count of the vote in Douglas county.
They do o expect that enough votes
might be switched to change the result,
but merely want to satisfy their curl
osity as to the charge of fraud. The
fraud was committed when Mr.. Berge
and Mr.. Shallenberger entered into the
indecent compact whereby the populist
voters of the state are to be deprived
of the right to choose their own candi-
dates and vote for them for office.
Each n of the leaders who was a
party to the fusion compact is equally
guilty Of this fraud and cannot consist
emily so into court and claim to have
been defrauded.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-16
MONOPOLY UPHELD.
Are VAST AEgregatIOns of Capital Be-
yOnd Reach of LegIsIattOny


1t is hardly too much to say that the
decision of Judge Gray adverse to the So
called commodities clause of the Hepburn
act makes use of the federal constitution
to uphold a monopoly and to protect a
hoary public wrong. When stripped Of
~well-soundlng phrases about the danger
of GENERALIZATION and despotism. and the
intent of the constitution to place the in
alienable rights of the people beyond the
reach of either government or popular ma
%jorities, the opinion simply means that a
few men have devised a scheme for the
control of a commodity of universal use
that cannot be upset by any power within
the command of the United States congress,
Yet the opinion itself may be entirely
righteous in a technical sense, 1t may cor
rectly determine the limitations of congress
sional power, and it may properly sustain
rights of property as against governmental
invasion. All this 1t may do and still 1t
remains true that the decision strengthens
the land of an odius monopoly, and con-
firms as an indefeasible right a system OF
used to build up swollen fortunes at the ex-
pense Of the people. .
The decision, IL sustained, absolves the
railroads from the necessity of getting rid
of their coal and other productive proper
ties, which. 1t was asserted, could not be
sold without serious losses. In addition.
there were legal difficulties in the way of
disposing of these properties that taxed the
ingenuity of the ablest Legal counsel. From
this point of view, II may be admitted that
the commodities clause was perhaps i'm
possible OF literal enforcement without inn
posing great and unnecessary hardship on
the railroads affected. Yet we are not pre-
pared to admit that its motive and purpose
were improper. although insufficient care
was taken In its enactment. II it is un-
constitutional, congress will have to go
about attaining the object In view In some
other way, even IL amendment OF the ON
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-16
A SPREE.
PhIladeIphla North America

Philadelphia North American
The fascinating bargain ads
Allured her thrifty eye,
And forth she sailed on to hunt,
Beneath a torrid sky.
And Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Jones
And Mrs. Brown she met. s'
And with them each In turn stepped In"
And her interior wet.
with Mrs. johnson next she drank,
Aud then with Mrs. Hall.
And on her way home, all alone,
She took a final ball.
And though she brought no bargain back
To boast about and brag,
How blissfully she did enjoy
Thai ice cream soda jag.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-16

Tom Tibbles says the Peerless
Leader has not changed, but hat his
heart is still true to the sacred ratio,
TO government ownership and to other
vagaries hat are at present forbidden
him by the democratic platform.
Whether or not the Peerless is the
same yesterday, today and forever,
there can be no question as to Tibbles.
He remains always the same delightful
uncertainty.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-16

Samson has finished his labors at
the den and is now preparing to give
due and proper welcome to King Ak
Sar-Ben, the fourteenth of his line,
when he enters the city next month.
The citizens of Omaha should take due
c~ognizance of this fact and see to It
that the welcome lacks nothing in the
way of exterior decoration.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-16

stitution be finally found essential. For
every such decision as that OF Judge Gray,
no matter how well founded in oonstitu-
tional law, but adds to popular unrest BY
encouraging the belief that vast Rggrega
tions Of capital are beyond the reach OF
regulative legislation. II is q belief that
men of great wealth would do well to a
account of.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-16
Opportunities for Inventor

Inventor Maxim is working on an cleo
trical scheme which will, he thinks, en-
able him TO destroy all the disease germs
in the human body and thus make life
practically endless. We hope he will, as
soon as he gets this matter properly at
tended to, try to invent something cheap
to take the place of coal and meat.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-16

Governor Conner of Alabama threat
n to call a special session of the legis-
lature to repeal the constitution of the
United States. If the governor keeps
on the United States may get angry and
secede from Alabama.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-16

Democratic harmony in the Empire
state seems to rest entirely on the fact
that the 'Fingy" Connors-Murphy com
bination is In control. Boss" MeCar-
rem and his cohorts are no more recon
eiIed to the situation today than they
were at Denver.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-16

The Pail Mall Gazette has a long
description of the home of Adam Bede
in Derbyshire. England Those Lon
don journals seem unable to learn the
truth about prominent Americans.
Adam Bede lives in Pine City. Mimi,
is a member OF congress and was never
in D~erbyohire.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-16

Sioux City won the %pennant, and
won it fairly. Omaha would like to
have seen the Rourke family triumph
ant, but it was not to be. The talk OF
collision between the team n at
the outcome of such a strenuous con-
test is unfair and unsportsmanlike.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-16

Il am a great lover of humor." says
Mr.. Taft. How he must enjoy the
things that Mr.. Tom Watson. Mr..
Eugene v. Debs, Mr.. w. r. Hearst, Mr..
John Temple Graves and other former
associates of Mr. Bryan are saying about
the democratic candidate this year.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-16

II plants think, as the scientists as
sert. the trees ought 20 tell us what
they think OF the folks who are oppos-
ing the presidents forest preservation
policy.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-16
send EN- Down the Line.

Baltimore American.
The mint at San Francisco has stopped
temporarily the making OF $40 gold pieces.
because the banks complain they do not
we'll with the old pieces. The general
public nave made no complaint on the sub
ject. They are only too glad to get 81
gold pieces with any old drawback.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-16

1t is said that boils are caused by
impoverished circulation. That can
not be the cause of Mr., Bryan's boils,
as his circulation is right up to his
~twelve-year average.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-16
FrostinW he peerless

BROOKLYN Eagle.
Something Is happening down in Georgia.
The Bryan folk are bothered, lest Tom
Watson and John Temple Graves may he
IN a combine to draw votes away from the
Peerless. And HOke Smith is suspieiously
inert
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-16

Three democrats have refused to
run for congress In Pennsylvania.
There's no fun In running for congress
on the democratic ticket in Pennsyl-
VRnia.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-16

New York savings banks are now re-
ceiying about $I.40 q day for each 81.
they pay out. Got 81 YOU want to
trade for Sl.4Os
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-16

THE American women are slow to
accept change" says the president of
the Dressmakers' association. The
American women have got accustomed
to accepting large bills.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-16
OmaAa's UneviabIe NotorIety.

New York World,
Our own little tragedies seem tame and
featureless as We look at Omaha's three
cornered murder pact. with all Of its un-
erwOTld trimmings.