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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-07-09

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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-07-09
EDITORIAL COMMENT

Little by little the cream shipments out OF mere
ara picking up and the farmers are beginning ~
find out that that is the way to make thelr BUSINESS
pay They are beginning to realize that they cannol
depend entirely On the small gram tor an lnoonio
but must have some source of cash revenue an the
wear round Realizing this they turn to the 1alm1ul
old bossy COW and the old reliable hen and as soon
as thew all get their farms stocked with these mon
CIV makers the prosperity of the county is assured.
-Carpio News.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-07-09
LOWER POSTAGE RATES.

1t is stated that the United States government
is making 700 per cent profit all first class post
age and should they reduce the rate on letters one
cent on this class, so per cent making the rate of
letters one cent and the postal cards onehaf cent
they would still be making 800 per cent profit Is
this not as large profit as you can afford to pay?
If you think so then write yourself and ask the
farmers, merchants, manufacturers and everyone
you can reach to write members of congress about
it, asking them to work and vote for reduction in
first class matter to half the present rate and
to oppose reduction in rates of any other class to
below cost of service on same.
It is currently reported that the stalwarts will
flock to the support of M. N. Johnson and endeay-
or to elect him to the U. S. Senate. This is mat
ter up to the voters entirely and the party leaders
should keep their fingers out of the pie this time.
Let the people make their own selection-and we
believe they will. We have a good opportunity
now to unite the factions of the Republican party
Of this state, and we believe that the party lead
ers will see the point and show no favoritism.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
TIMELY TOPICS.

Vests top dressing for carriage tops and leather at Ziglatzki-Marks in h pint cans and larger.
 Nugent's pharmacy is headquar- ters for all rubber goods, syringes, ice bags. atomizers. etc.
 Umbrellas at a low price at Wa terbury umbrella store on Bank street. Trunks and umbrellas re- paired.
 Hampson- -Sellew offers prizes to readers who spend a little time on their adys.
 Big bargains in the infants wear department at Grieve. Bisset & Hol- lands. See ad tonight.
 The May sale of muslin underwear at Reid & Hughes's is a good place to stock up from.
 Dr l.. Hirsch, optical specialist, has removed from 29s Bank street. to 164 South Main street.
 Housekeepers' bargain day to-mor- row at Currans' in connection with their big white goods sale.
 ]. !. sheehan has flats to rent at 55 Johnson street. to the right party.
 Austin & Woodruff would like to furnish estimates for renovating your walls and ceilings.
 Miller & Peek have ladies' wash petticOats at 29c: ladies feather weight petticoats at sSe.
 Get some of the matinee figs at Woodruff Grocery Co.'S; attractive box at 25c.
 ]. B. MuIlings < Sons line Of hats and caps for boys excels this season. 25e m.
 A. F. CowIes will help you make a saving if yoa buy millinery at his store.
 The Model market says fish is down 10 old time prices this week. Porzies at I2e a pound.
 The Emerson shoe at ]. e. Jackie ( Sons at s550 and e. Best shoe made for the money
 D. B. Wilson has a line of goods that housekeepers wiIl find useful during house cleaning time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
NORTHOFFORESTPARK
People Are Organizing Win View
 10 Ceiling Trolley Service.

All the inhabitants north of For
 est park clear out to the town bound
 ary in Pearsallville, who would be
 benefited by the extension of the
 North Main street trolley clear out to the town boundary are organizing
 with a view to sending representa- tives to the city fathers to explain
 the situation in that district. The territory has population of some thing in the neighborhood of 1000 souls and the number is constantly increasing. It is long tramp from the end of the line at the watering trough to the homes of many who go back and forward every day to their places of employment, and they think it time they had the benefit of the service. The company has now petitioned for the double tracking of portion of that street and the Pearsallville folks feel that it would be quite proper for the aldermen to make a condition that the line be extended to the town boundary. It would be a Godsend to everybody in that part of the town and perhaps the company might be willing to do it. In any case Mayor Thoms and the board of aldermen would make no mistake in talking the matter over with all parties concerned and see what can be done to relieve the Waterbury is entitled to more trolley service and unless it gets it pretty soon it is likely that the company will have fight on its hands to retain rights to operate in streets where they show no disp0si- tion to install the service. It may be true that the company has no charter rights to build line in Pearsallville, but if that be so if it showed a disposition to operate there they could experience no op- position in getting permission to go ahead and build the road.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

i While the workmen who are building an artesian well in the yard
 of the Hellmann Brewing company
 were drilling away this morning the
 rope to which the big drill was at
 tached broke. The drill went to the | bottom of the we'll which is now | about 265 feet deep It took some | time for the men to locate the drill with hook When they thought they had it about ready to pull mp, | they started to do so and the hook
 smashed The work was consequent ly delayed for some time until the
 men get another hook and again To.
 cated the drill. .-
 It is said that several of the
 prominent men of Brooklyn are
 thinking of starting petition to pre-
 sent to the members if the board of
 education asking the commissioners
 to retain Thomas F. Devine as princi-
 pal of the Bank street school for Ut least another year. Although the
 matter had not formally come before
 the board, it ssunderstood as stated
 in the Democrat last evening that the committee on teachers has prac- tically decided to dispense with MT Devine's services. There are some Brooklynites who think that Mir De- vine will not be dropped when it comes to a final show down even though it now looks like q certainty that he will be succeeded
 George Armond who was recently removed to the insolation hospital be- cause he was afflicted with erysipeI las is back again at his home at the corner of Bank and South Leonard streets and Is in again in very serious condition. When Armond, who is a shoemaker, was removed to the hospital he was not only in bad shape from erysipelas but he was also very weak from want of food. The authorities were evidently of the opin- ion that he would have someone to care for him when they brought him back. but apparently he has not. The man lives on the second floor of the old house and his condition is said to be deplorable. A resident of Brook lyn informed the writer this morning that unless Armond was looked after, he was likely to starve to death.
 In all probability there will be a change in the personnel of the Town Plot school teachers next term as Miss Mary K. Kelley, principal of the building. will. So 1t is said. be selected to succeed Miss Mary Cass as head of the Clay street school. It is understood that the committee on school teachers has practically decld. cd 10 name Miss Kelley as Miss Cass's successor when the present principal of Clay Is transferred to Barnard to succeed Thomas ! Con- don, who fin turn will be principal of Bank if the plans % through. Miss Kelley is well liked on Town Plot and her work there has we'll pleased the residents of that section. IL was thought that Miss Kelley might 20 to Merriman to succeed Miss smith who would go to Clay but later develop ments seem to show that Miss Kelley will go to Clay.
 If you want to cure that .prinS fever get box of sulphur and cream of tartar lozenges at Walkers drug store for 10 cents: they do the work and the formula is no secret Try ff
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
WATERBURY COUNTY
Bound to Come According iO
 Mayor Thoms.

Waterbury doesn't cut much of a figure In national politics. The demo- crats didn't even mention one of their number as candidate to the conven- ton at Denver and the republicans were beautifully silent when it came to naming big men to attend their session at Chicago. This will not be so much longer. At Mayor Thoms says so, for he told his friends over in Brooklyn the other night that in the near future Waterbury will be amputated from New Haven county and converted into a brand new county under its own name. This would be great relief to everybody, for while things remain as they are Waterbury is bound to get lost in the shufle; even Naugatuck, a small salv- age chopped off Waterbury a few years ago, seems to be far ahead of us
 in the matter of sending delegates to national conventions, republican and democratic. Both parties should get together on this matter and declare that they will stand for it no longer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
We'll Known People Who Have Been
 Called Away.

Mrs Edward Pleasant died to-day at her home, 296 Bishop street.
 The funeral of John Malcomb, in- fant son of Mir and Mrs William J. Donston, who died Tuesday, took place yesterday afternoon at o'clock with services at the house, 909 West Main street. The Rev John N. Lewis of1ciated, and the interment was in Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Katherine Curran took place this morning from the family residence on River street with mass of requiem at St Fran cis Xavier's church by Father Elem ing and interment in new St Joseph's cemetery. The bearers were Joseph Blum, David O'Connor,s Michael Shugrue, Patrick Mccarthy, Patrick Clifford and Richard Curran. The floral tributes included a pillow marked Sister" from the family; basket of roses. employees of the burner department at the Scovill Manufacturing company; bouquets, Abbie and Daniel, Mrs P. Moran, godmother of the deceased, Sake & Floto.
 Nora Christina Fitzmaurice, daughter of MT and Mrs John Fitz- maurice, of 133 South street, died at her parents home last evening after short illness. She was II years and months old and a pop ular child. Her parents have the sympathy of large circle of friends. The deceased attended Null cahy school and was the eldest of five children, the others being John, Elizabeth, Margaret and Edward. She was favorite among her school mates and she was popular through out St Francis Xavier's parish. The funeral will be held to St Francis Xavier's church at S:30 o'clock to- morrow morning. The burial will be in new St Joseph's cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
Johnson Beats Bryan.

St Paul, Minn, May 7.-Returns received from all parts of Minnesota up to midnight indicate that Gov ernor John A. Johnson last night carried the democratic primaries against William J. Bryan. and that the state convention which will meet in St Paul on May 14 will instruct the twenty-two delegates from Min nesota to the national convention to vote for Governor Johnson for the presidential nomination. The re- turns received assure Johnson of about 335 delegates in the state con- vention to 45 for Bryan. There will be 935 delegates to the state con- vention. But it is not though that later returns will wipe out the tre- mendous lead of Johnson.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
FENNER'S,
 7S SOUTH MAIN ST. Telephone 1884.
Telepho 1884.

make good for all the members or have the lodge suspended in case of an assessment So, in pursuit of his custom he sent check for $540 to headquarters on December 8,
 1894, because they said it was due. It was on account of arrearages of certain members the draft was de- tained. The sending of the S540 ended the matter with headquarters.
 Under cross examination plaintiff was asked: Why do you think the board of safety did not give you a fair trial?'' And his answer was:
 T do not think it; l am sure of it.. It was a put up job. The board, at least two of it's members showed prejudice. They looked at me as though they would like to give me no hearing at all'
 "Who were they?" he was asked
 MT Driggs and MT Van Keuren," was his answer. The others were all right. At least they did not say much. But MT Driggs and' Van Keuren blush with shame at what they have done to me, every time luSs oc6 ule Oll LHt SJletIS. luey blush to the back of their ears. My lawyer was present at that hearing but they did not allow him to repre- sent me. I told them it was the frs case in the history of the board in which legal counsel was not allowed to appear and that they had no right to deny me counsel after they had assumed the standing of criminal court" He said that after he had informed the board that he was on the force 20 years and never before charged with anything, MT Driggs. with some vehemence in his voice said: Well see twill be the last then" T wanted to tell them some more," McNiff went on, when MT Driggs snapped at me: The off, Ger will retire. and I went out. A short time after, perhaps half an hour, I went to the police station and was there told I was dismissed from the force. I did not get the official notice until two days later. l did not have any witness because l did not think them necessary for l had done nothing wrong. The board never said a word to me about any charges, but that was part of its conspiracy. It was town talk the day after the election in Novem- Der, 1905, that I was to be fired from the police force."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
Art. nf the f.n,.rnnr-

Governor Woodruff yesterday au- thorfzed the admission Of Howard r. Burdette of Meridsn and Fannie Wa terbury of Milford to the home for incursbles st NewinEtou- rte an- thorized the admission of Katie Beehlor Of Enfield to the school for fmbeciies al LakevflIe. ard approved the bSIi of Heran O. AverfII. com mis1ioner on domestic aniuals. for assistance. amounting to f1sS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
K. OF c. MEETING.
Convention to Be Held Next Week.
 Important Amendment.

The annual state convention of the Knights of Columbus will convene In Meriden, at 10:30 a. m. on Tues day, May 12. The delegates will elect a state deputy, state secretary, state treasurer, state advocate and state warden for the ensuing year, and three delegates and alternates to the national convention to be held in St Louis in August. The usual in terest centers in the candidates for the various offices and a successful convention is assured.
 The committees on credentials, resolutions and auditing follows:
 Credentials--L. ]. Dolan. state secretary. chairman; T. E. Myers. New Hartford; J. D. Whipple, Bris- tol; E. c. Lyons. New Haven.
 Resolutions-W. ]. Coughlin, Middletown, chairman; W. F. Tam many, South Norwalk: ]. ]. McGar- ", Putnam; w. ]. Mulligan, Thomp- sonville; w. F. Delaney. New Brit ain.
 Auditing-J. J. Watson, New Brit ain, chairman; ]. ]. Rooney, Bridge port; J. J. Donovan. Torrington.
 The Hartford delegation will present the name of Lawrence J. Dolan for reelection as state secre- tary. He is one of the prominent members of the Knights of Colum- bus in Hartford and has been active ly associated with every important undertaking of the organization in Hartford and with many important ones throughout the state.
 John c. Roland. state treasurer. has been a member of the Knights of Columbus for over 2I years. joining Unity council, No 37. in 1887. He has held the office of chancellor two years.
 The many friends that James J. Kennedy has made while district deputy believe he should be ad- vanced to higher honors and have started a movement to place his name before the coming state con vention as state deputy for the next term.
 An amendment to the rules and laws of subordinate couneils-Sec- ton 13i Is suggested by John q. McGovan of Loyal council. No 90, of New Haven. to provide for the annual election of officers of all sub ordinate councils at the first meet ing in March. and 10 hold their of- fees for the term of one year from the 1st Of April following. lThe present law -providts for the an- nual election In December. and the taking of office January n.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
For . Ner Iahnratorr.

Boston. May T.-The Msssachu- setts Institute of Technology will es- tablish shortly a research laboratory 0f applied science. the only one of Us kind ln this country. The work 1f the nez department wiIl be re- stricted entirely to the field of ap- piled chemistry. attention Icing cen .ered on problems met ia the indus rial world. which hitherto have been impossible of solution. Professor W. A Walker. whose achievements in chemical research were recently recognized hy the award Of the NEch- olE medal. wfli he placed in charge and his corps of assistants will he sulgusd from the regular institute rt8n.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
TOWN CLERK BRETT.
Received Communication To-day
 From state Board of Health.

Town Clerk P. P. Brett Is in re- eeipt of the following eommunica- tion which is self explanatory: Connecticut State Board of Health, Secretary's once.
 Hartford. Conn. May :. 1908. Dear Sir: The last general as sembly passed iaE that birth cer- tIficates should give the birthplace of both parents instead of national ity as heretofore
 Kindly sec that hereafter all cer. tifcates conform to this law. and re- fuse to accept any that do noi.
 Yours truly.
 J. IT. TOWNSEND. Secretary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
CROQUET SETS
AT POPULAR PRICES.

Ball Set, balls and mallets painted and striped, all parts yar7 nished, ? painted stakes and 10 arches, $1.O0.
 Professional 1 ball set, short striped handles, S-inch mallets, heavy galvanized arches, $1.5O..
 Ball Se;, 6-inch elegantly paint. ed and striped mallets, balls and handles striped and vanished, hand turned stakes, extra heavy arches, $2.00. ..rs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07

Veteran Policeman Michael Sulli- van was the next witness. He was a member of the Catholic Legion local lodge. of whAh McNiff was the collector Mr O'Neill said he would show by this mans evidence that he testified at the McNiff hear ing to something he did not know; that he was under a misconception. and 10 show that the board was at least irregular in charging McNin with something Of which he was not found guilty in the common law courts. and the drift of Mr sulli- vans evidence was that what he tes- tified to before the board Of safety was merely hearsay. Mir O'Neill con- tended there was not a particle of evidence given before the board on which his client could te dismissed. The board. he said. merely heard that his client had failed 10 make certain returns of money. whereas In fact he had not made any coIlec- tions that he did not account for. Mir Root objected to all this and the cOurs said that ii Eas not his prov inee to say whether or not Mr Nc Nil had been dereIiet ia his duty as an oficer of the soeiety named. but whether or not he had been de- nied his rights al this hearing be- fore the board Of safety and thereby injured.
 AIr McNiF then resumed the stand He stated that it vas his custom as collector for the lodge fo pay mp for the tardy members. and that one member of the lodge owes him sfss- IL vas ''apr to him to
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

ID RENT-TEo tenems nts of Ers rooms zach. all Improvements. SIS. Inquire Martin !. McEvoy, 47 Bank Et E-T-1
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20
MOTORISTS AWAIT
SIGNAL TO START
Annual Track Meet of Olympic
Club Will Be Held Today
at Tanf0ran

The interest of the automobilists Of
this city is centered in the motor car
races to be held by the Olympic club
at Tanforan track today. A number
of the fast cars have been entered,
and there should be some good sport.
The officials in charge of the event
have made arrangements for special
service on the railroad trains that
leave Third and Townsend streets.
Trains that leave that point sat 1870
a. m. and 1890 p. m. will stop at the
track, while special train will leave
Valencia and Twenty-fourth streets ait
12:40. There will be enough trains
returning to carry all who visit the
track. Besides the railroad trains the
cars on the San Mateo electric road
stop at the track.
Last year was a record one as to
the number of automobiles that were
on the infeld, and it is expected that
there will be a greater number in at
tendance today. The first race will be
started at 80 D. m.
The automobile committee of the
Olympic club announced last night the
following handicaps for the five mile
event, in which only members of the
club will drive:
Max Rosenfeld Peerless. scratch; c. s. How
ard Buick, ) seconds: +. E. Carroll. St0ddard-
Dayton, seconds; II. Habernicht. Pope Hart
ford. Is seconds; NJ. A. Harris. Peerless, 35 sec
onds; j. 6. Mccarthy, National, 80. seconds.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20
MILLIONAIRE RISKS
LIFE FOR CHILDREN
Charles Church Plunges ia Bay
at SausaIitO and Saves
Drowning Tots

SAUSALITO, Sept. 10 Charles
Church, millionaire resident of this
place, daringly risked his life Thurs
day and saved two tiny children from
death in the icy waters of the bay.
Although the rescue occurred day be-
fore yesterday it only came to light to-
day for the reason that Church was too
modest to tell about it.
The youngsters were playing on the
floats TO which their fathers boats
were moored. Suddenly they both top
pied into the water at once.
Struggling to the surface the tots
screamed loudly in their panic. Their
cries were heard by Church, who was
passing near by, and he fastened to
the water front. Throwing off his coat
and shoes he leaped into the water.
The terrified tots were struggling des-
perately, sinking and rising again TO
their surface, their cries becoming
weaker and fainter.
With strong strokes Church quickly
drew to the sides of the drowning chill
dren. At first he was rebuffed by their
struggles, but after much cool headed
skill he seized the little ones by their
clothing and towed them to shore.
The children did not suffer seriously
except for their fright.