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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-03
noRTH DAKOTA DIRT.

Fargo Forum: AS the Forum has
remarked many time and Oft
there is no surer investment than
North Dakota dirt. Land that Is
selling at half the price here grows
crops Of more value per acre than
the expensive land in Iowa, Hin
dis, southern Minnesota and other
sections OF the country-that are
regarded as ideal agricultural re.
gions.
Unless there is some unexpected
panic land values in this state will
never be cheaper. Now is the "phy'
Geological moment" for investments
as business of all kinds will boom
following a year of less than usual
activity.
North Dakota has made a gain
of almost fifty per cent in the mum
her OF votes cast for governor IN
1908 over the vote cast for COVER
nor in 1906. The exact figures, witt
a few precincts lacking, for 1905
are 95,441, which IS 31,12e more
than were cast in 1906. The vote
for governor that year was 64,215
Ward county makes by far the larg
est gain. more than doubling tht
vote Of 1906 and making a net gall
OF 1919. Every county in the stat
makes a substantial gain with tn
exception Of Pembina county whicl
is Just one vote behind the vote Il
1906. Langdon Courier Democrat.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-03

The Kermit News, aways frl 'l[ltAl
to Hansbrough no doubt because Dy
supporting him that paper could Sc
cure the most legals, says the whin'
ing Of the three papers OF Minot
about clean politics is disgusting.
The News criticizes the. Minot papers
for desiring to see fair play by adj
vocating the election Of M. N. John.
son, because apparently he Is the
peoples choice. Had Marshall re-
ceived the argest number Of votes
instead Of Johnson, We would have
been advocating his election, as we
are now that OF Johnson. ExGov-
ernor j. NJ. Devine was a hard
worker for Marshall, vet, Mr.. De
vine informed the Independent only
a few days ago that under the cir.
cumstances, he believed that y
was the best thing to elect m. N
Johnson. It is hard for Hansbrough
and his papers to die.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-03
WINTER CARE or FARM AAAc4lN.
cry

(H. H. Hughs, Agricult College.)
1T is not too .late in the season to
say a word about the al.-too-common
practice Of letting the machinery
stand all winter in the accumulated
dust anu grease Of the seasons
work, the bright parts exposed to
rust, the woodwork exposed to the
sun, and rain, and cracking effects
Of the frost.
Wherever a shelter can be proyid-
ed there is no good excuse for the
neglect of so important a part Of
the farm equipment. Such a shell
ter need not be expensive, but it
should be proof against rain and
snow. II it adds 20 per cent to the
life of the average binder or wagon
"a very moderate estimate--it is
a big money saver when ali the ma
chinery on the farm is taken into
account
There are, we know only too we'll,
a great many who cannot house
their machinery. The average rent
er cannot afford to build the neces-
sary sheds The new settler, bur
dened with debt, is forced for a
time, it may be, to leave such mat
tiers to later ard better times.
At any rate pull the machinery
into a row on a clean and high
place, where the snow will not be
so apt to lodge about it, Take OF
all canvasses, reels and sickles
Protect the binder and mower
guards, so that chance injury to
stock will not occur. Clean all the
bearings, take off ali the chains,
clean out the tool boxes, put every
thing in shape to hitch the team on
ins.the spring.
Make out. a list of new castings
needed, get them, and put them on.
Go over all the burrs and see that
they are tight. With a cloth rub
hard oil over. all polished surfaces,
such as piow lays. Turn unused
boxes upside down. Remove plow
tongues or turn them about so that
they will not be broken. Take OF
all clevises AMI store clevises, sick
les Cwen oiled), piow lays, binder
chains, and wrenches, twine and odds
and ends where they are safe from
rust and the small boy.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-03

One of the interesting scraps to be
settled in the legislature this VIM
ter, will be the permanent location
of the state fair OF North Dakota.
AS the law now stands, Grand Forks
and Fargo hold the fair in alternate
years. This is not satisfactory to
either city, besides It makes it neces-
sary to keep in good condition two
fair grounds. The Independent has
before called attention to the fact
that the fair should be permanently
located at Minot. This city is on
two transcontinental lines Of rail
road which intersect each other
here, making It easy to reach this
point from any place in the state !.
Besides, we are in q position to pull
on such a fair in perfect shape
The Ward county legislators ought
to be able to grab this plum TOT
us.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-03

with the exception Of the county
auditor. the newly elected county
omcers viii take their positions on
Tuesday following the art Houiay
in January. The newly elected audi
tor. Z. A Larson, VII; assume his
duties on April I. Il hag BEEN near
" four PEARS since Nj. Larson
stepped out Of tie oAce, and the
voters rseli1e now what q mistake
was RODS.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-03

Mandan Pioneer: Back to the
land is the cry much heard Of these
days, and is well to act upon it
that the congestel condition of the
cites with its attendant evils OF pow
erty, misery and crime may be re-
lieved But many men of slender
means who buy small. farms in the
exception Of making a. living and
enjoying life are bitterly disappoint-
ed. The trouble is they. have had no
experience, and scarcely any bust
ness today needs practical working
knowledge to insure success more
than farmino If people Of small
means want to succeed and real
ize the advantages of country life,
they should find work with, some
progressive successful farmer.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-03

Harking back to the closing hours
=, .ha tenth legislative assembly IN
North Dakota, we recall a scene OF
remarkable pathos. Jud LaMoure
de,ivered his farewell address. IN .
voice thrilling with emotion tne
dean Of the senate arose from 2
seat that he had been warming Dl-
ennially for twenty years, AMI pace
farwell to his colleagues, While sen
a,rr,a, tears fell as thick as leaves
in vailombrosa. 1t runs IN OUT
mind that the senator's presented
hudson with golden-headed cane OF
pair Of cuff buttons some slight 70
ken Of their undying regard-the
while their sobs Of anguish shook
the dome Of the capitol. In the
hight OF recent events, and to 9
casual and perhaps somewhat un.
sympathetic observer, that memor-
able scene at Bismarck was u
Idisin1enuous % are many Of the
laws enacted there. For Jud wa
Johnny -on-thespoa when ohhce-run'
ming time rolled round this fall,
ana for he umptysteenth time wa
triumpAantly returned to the zen
|sts from tie 1irst legislative die
trfct We'll. NOT 70 Afiumpk1uEly
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-03

"a The Kern News thinks that
Legislator-elect Schulz has placed
himself in a way for getting a good
hazing when he arrives in Bismarck,
on account Of the letter which he
recently wrote Hans brough. We'll
take our chances on Schulz. Han
brough is the fellow who is the
victim of hazing.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-03

Delinquent subscribers shall not
be counted in the legitimate list OF
subscribers and copies mailed on ac-
count thereof shall not be accepted
for mailing at the second class post
age rate of one cent a pound, but
may be mailed at the transient sec
ond class postage rate of one cent
for each four ounces or fraction
thereof prepaid by stamps affixed.
It will thus be seen, that the pub.
Usher, in complying with the regu,
lations, will be compelled to pay 81
cents year in advance for the privi.
llege OF carrying delinquent sub
scriber Hence, this practice in the
future will be prohibited, and all
persons more than one year delln
quent will know the reason why
their names are dropped. The reg
ulations virtually compel it, but We
hope all delinquents will place them
selves right by paying up and mus
keeping our list intact.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-03

The, editors Of 3 good many OF the
state papers are complaining be-
cause Gov. Burke was 50 busy junket-
ing thru the east prior to ThanaA-
giving that he faiied to get out the
Thanksgiving Proclamation in time
for them to publish 1t.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-03

From what The 1ndspsa1sat ca1
learn. u a. JOHNSON VIII - elected
TO the senate On the arst ballot
when the legislature meets In Jann-
ary. HAnsbroush who sent out his
letters to the members Of the legis-
lature, has mot met wtthe-much en-
|courag cement ana now explains that
he vas not announcing His candi-
dacy for the senate7just j merely.
feeling the 1ulse of the voters. The
letter 10 considered & great mista s;i
by even Mr.. 4Iansborough's ciossst
friends. Mr.. Hansbrough. who feels
very much chagrined At his future
| political prospects, grew most des-
Fpsrate ana his great anxiety lead
him to do the indiscret thing. Mr..
Hansbrough has long been . repre-
sentative 81 the people Of the state
in congress and in the senate, AMI
other things being equal. he would
have been the man to have been
sent back for another term. He is
4 member of several Of our most
important committees, and it will
be a long time before any other
senator from this state will have the
prestige Mr.. Hansbrough has. How
ever, he is not considered safe
man, with all Of his prestige, and
he has been compelled to abide by
the will of the majority. It really
seems too bad that Mr.. Hans brough
has been subservient to the vii. Of
the moneyed powers for this fact,
as much as anything, has contribut.3
ed to his defeat. 1t is said that
MIR. Hansbrough is looking with
longing eyes to senator McCumber's
seat two years hence, but if he
really did have an opportunity to
replace McCumber his recent letter
has spoiled the chance. Hansbrough,
seems to be down and out, and he
has no one to blame but himself.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-03

The open-air treatment 10 good
for oonsumptives but It isn't benen-
cial to farming machinery or tools.
The farmer gets his crop out Of
the ground. his money out q the
crop. and his pleasure out Of his
money.
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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-03

Some Of our county papers are
publishing the report that Nlinot is
going to fight the Montreal county
proposition. They go SO far as to
state that a prominent Minot attor-
ney has been employed for this our-
pose The Independent knows moth
ing of it and believes that the papers
are jumping at conclusions. While
many in Minot would rather not see
the county divided, most of our citi-
zens seem indisposed to mix in the
matter, believing that if all of the
people in the so-called Montrail
county are satisfied with the result,
we should not max 9 any paticular
effort to carry the case up. Montreal
county will probably be left to settle
the trouble herself.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-03

To save an editor from starvation
take his newspaper and pay him for
it promptly. To save him from bank
ruptcy, advertise in his paper lib
orally To save him from profanity,
write your correspondence plainly on
one side of the sheet and send it in
as early as possible. To save him
from mistakes hurry him. Dead peo-
pie are the only ones that never
make mistakes Newspaper readers
would do well to remember that
there are no perfect editors or read
ers.-Ex.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-05-03

morning to the glad acclaim of can
non. the fervor of a patriotic mortar
battery that shot the star spangled
banner into the zenith and the yelling
of the biggest steam whistle in the
place that nearly split its brazen
larynx.
FORMAL CALL ON ADMIRAL
Then there was the formal visit of
Mayor Palmer and the reception COM
mittee to Admiral Thomas, who, by the
way. is such a hearty naval man that
a formal visit loses its adjective about
the time the visitors reach the head
of the gangway. And in the afternoon
came the roses.
Southern California has had its rose
festivals in honor of the feet and they
are among the happiest recollections of
the officers and tackles Santa Cruz
did not essay a rose festival nor
floral carnival. What 1t did was to lay
a floral carpet along its main street,
Pacific avenue.
them, from the proud little tots of the
kindergarten classes, each with his or
her massey cluster of golden poppy, to
the youths and maidens of high school,
with great baskets OF gay bouquets
In the south they are inclined to go
at an affair of this sort with an effete,
esthetic lassitude; in Santa Cruz they
go at a thing with impulsiveness and
gayety. For all that. there was a
quaint system about this carpet of flow
ers and the rain of blossoms that was
showered from the willing arms of the
youngsters.
ADMIRAL LEADS PARADE
Admiral Thomas. with Mayor Palmer
and the admirals flag officer, Lieuten-
ant Castleman, in Melville wilder's
auto, led the parade of 40 machines up
Pacific avenue from the beach.
Pacific avenue has individuality
which most streets sadly lack, and it
shows its character by bending about
in a manner quite unique. From the
beach the street was lined with holiday
folk, cheering with all the ardor of
Americans and waving flags and flow
ers. AS the curve of the highway
brought the party before the city hall
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-05-03

1t was filled to OVERLOOKING for the
dance. and 1t was almost necessary to
take turn in using the dancing space.
But the enthusiasm of the guests was
unbounded and the affair proved
great success.
One unexpected feature was discov-
when. at midnight, the guests were
heavily. and as the motor cars were
almost all uncovered and the girls
were too tired by the long. jolly days
events to wait on the weather. every
body was thoroughly drenched on the
home trip. Chiffon sleeves and fran
laces. however. were restored 20 their
original brilliance by a visit TO the
laundry this morning and serenity
reigned-
The rain made the lawns and gar
glorious weather has made all sorts of
delightful plans possible. Many OF the
girls went down TO the tank for
swim this morning. returning for a
late breakfast Luncheons were given
on all the ships and on several there
were informal teas later in the after
noon
TAKE II MILE DRIVE
Mrs Randall Hunt. Miss Natalie and
Miss Floride. who came down yeste--
day. took the II mile drive this after
noon. as did Mrs. r. T. rally. Miss
Marian and gro,H Of friends. MrA
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Metgalf Is Welcomed
in Oakland
Secretary of Navy Greeted by
Fellow T0wnsmen at an
Elaborate Banquet
SPECIAL DISPATCH. TO THE CALL

OAKLAND, May 2.-Secretary Of the
Navy Victor H.. Metcalf was given a
welcome home banquet tonight at the
Key Route inn by 200 of his fellow
townsmen, nearly, all OF whom are his
personal friends. 1T was the first of
,icial social function marking the COM
mencement of a season of festivities to
be given for the officers md men of
the greatest war fleet ever assembled
under the stars and stripes.
The beautiful dining hall of the inn
was made more attractive by the dec
ing baskets Of growing plants. Direct
" bacloe of the banquet table at which
the guest of honor sat was draped a
large flag of the secretary of the navy.
blue field with four white corner
stars and white anchor.
George w. Reed presided at the festal
board. At his right was seated Secre-
tary Metcalf and at his left was seated
Governor Jas. n. Gillett General Fred
erick A Funston occupied seat to
Among others at the table of honor
were Mayor Frank x. Mott, Judge
Henry A. Melvin, Commander Phelps,
U. s. NJ, former Governor George C.
Pardee. f. M. Smith and Lieutenant C..
P. Miller, u. S. N. After the discus
sion of an elaborate menu, interspersed
with music, Toas tmaster Reed opened
the brief program of speech making.
saying:
at is an honor to be present and
privileged to say the opening words
at meeting OF this character, ono
of the greatest events in the history
of California and of the United States.
The city of Oakland honored itself by
sending Victor II. Metcalf to congress,
and President Roosevelt honored Calf
fornia by selecting him to be the head
OF the navy department. Secretary
Metcalf has been an honor to the
American nation and we are proud that
he Is a neighbor OF ours and are glad
to welcome him on his visit to his
home town. 1 take pleasure In pre-
senting our honored mayor, Frank X
Mott. who will speak for Oakland"
MAYOR MOTIFS SPEECH
Mayor Mott said:
Mr. Toastmaster: We are on the eve of one
OF the most stupendous events In the history Of
nations. A mighty armada the ike Of which
never sailed the blue waters of ocean or sea, Is
nearing the portals Of the Golden gate. Since
that great assembiage Of ships Of war passed
out Of Hampton roads last winter the eyes OF
the civilized world have been upon It.
We need not at this time recount the progress
OF that remarkable voyage. Under the orders
Of the commander in chief Of the United States
navy that neet is about to drop anchor in tho
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-05-03

the admiral saw that his way laid over
floral carpet and between a double
line of white frocked youngsters
First came the golden zone, the poppy
zone. The pavement was heavy with
the California flower, and as the autos
with the admiral and the other officers
passed through the ranks of the tod
dlers they were showered with. the
golden coin of the California meadows
and hillsides That signified the well
come to the state.
HAIL OF RED ROSES
The poppy belt navigated, the men
of the fleet found themselves under the
sweet hail of red roses. All the styles
of red roses which this towering city
can boast were hurled at the fighting
men. Many shots took effect, and
throughout the afternoon the officers
carried red, red roses.
Then came the luxurious jungle of
white roses and closing the scheme
were the blue lupin, the most glisten-
ing and dainty of all California pIos-
SONS. Red and white and blue in order
the flowers had been arranged. Three
thousand children can toss many thous-
ands of blossoms and each child had a
zest for the floral ARRAY. At the end
of the train of thirty autos rolled a
car with crew of rollicking tackles
and they made. a hit with the throngs
along the street by their zest for flow
ers.
Prof. ]. w. Lindscott. superintendent
of city schools, and w. T. Forsyth. head
OF the grammar school department. had
charge of this feature of the Santa
Cruz celebration. All the teachers in
the department co-operated with the
children and were in the ranks with
their charges.
sCHOOLBOYS SALUTE
Jack Patrick and Walter Bullard.
two patriotic lads. stood before their
comrades with great American flags
and saluted the admiral and officers as
they chug -chugged through the ranks.
Miss R. Eva Taylor. captain of the high
school basket ball team; Humphrey
Rowland, Miss Shirley Brown and
S
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-05-03
Children Spread Carpet of Flowers for
Admiral Thomas and BluejaCkets
Cliffs of Santa Cruz Are Black With
People as First Squadron Arrives
By Arthur Price

SANTA CRUZ May TT roses all the way for
Admiral Charles M Thomas his officers
today than peoples
lupns we'll This winsoe is all flowers where
bunting difficult tell fourth Julys
ends and flower carnvas spirit begins If would
oats independence day,
burning of powder know that the first squadron
fleet anchored off the city, eight great white
of fight and froc.
skrng the bay shore from Monterey this
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-05-03

Not even in Washington or at the
continental capitals was more nota-
BILE company ever assembled than the
here tonight. For days CALIFORNIA;
prominent men and women have been
gathering here for this one event
Every train has brought it's quota and
a hundred motor cars have left their
merry freight at the wide front en-
trance of the hotel
EVERY HOUR ENJOYED
For days the halls have been buzz
ing with laughter and chatter. the
walks have been dotted with bright
frocks and scarlet parasols. and every
moment has been crowded with drives.
teas. tennis and expeditions of all
sorts.
But through all the other plans
the thought of the big ball has run
like an undertone. and the burning
subject of gowns and jewels has filed
the minds of the visiting women The
navy has always been dear to Cali
fornis's matrons and maids and 1t is
with an affection and loyalty of many
years standing that they are helping
to welcome the officers and ladies of
the fleet.
CLUBHOUSE CROWDED
Almost all of the San Francisco girls
and women who are here went to the
dance at Monterey preside last night.
The officers clubhouse is not small. but
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-05-03
Fleet Ball Is Growing Event of Gayest
Week in History of Del Monte Hotel
Society of State Is Concentrated to Do
Honor to Officers of the Armada
By Kathleen Thompson

DEL MONTE May 2-H Father Junpero serra who walked
the silent Monterey hills years ago. hearing
but the crying gus and bells mission
awakened from long sleep today and found himself
he might easily have refused believe the
The ball given Hotel del Monte this evening
of the gaye busiest week that
has known and eclpsed for brancy
assemblies that have marked the big hotels
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40 to the primary polls
n on May S, republicans,
and break Herrin'S

grip on California.
Herrin will have a ticket
of push" or C0nfrOIIabie
delegates i'm each assembly
district. You can beat that
ticket-dO it.
The Lincoln Roosevelt
league will have in each as
SembLy district a ticket
composed of men owing all
Iegiance to nobody but the
people. You can elect that
ficket-dO it.
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LinColn=Roosevelt League Ready for the Fray
Santa Cruz Decks Sky With Flags in Greeting Fleet

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% efarwad paadeand
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INDEX OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO CALLS
NEWS TO-DAY
TELEPHONE KEARNY SO
SUNDAY, MAY 3. 1908
WEATHER CONDITIONS
NEWS TO-DAY

YESTERDAY-Clear; west wind; maximum
temperature, SIS; minimum, Al.
FORECAST FOR ToDAY-Fair; brisk north
west winds. Page oS
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Chief Justice Beatty's explanation Page 20
Eastern view Of new San Francisco. Page 20
The candidate business Page 20
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Continued ON Page 81, Column 4
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LABEL CANNoT DECEIVE

Fisk labeled his 1907 ticket "regu-
lar" and with some show of right.
since the Herrin machine did control
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