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Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-04-17
Can the Medora Herald Man Answer :?

say what they shall know, and
what shall be kept secret. This
is America, and it's true McGreg-
or may not know that American
citizens have certain rights. lie
should be taught a lesson. He
will be. McGregor has run the
auditors office like Persian sa-
trap.
Is it not Il fact that the sheriff
is paid salary: How much is
this salary, and why is the amount
not published in the proceedings
of the board!
Is it not a fact that the daughter
of J. A. Nc Gregor has been
c|erking in the office of the regis
ter of deeds for some two wears!
Who pays this young lady, and
who authorized the employment!
If the board of county commiss-
toner's, why is the fact not pub
Iished! Who pays Miss Shear!
Does Jack Snyder or Billings
county: If Billings county, why
is the fact not published in the
proceedings of the commissioners!
The taxpayers have right to
know. Why are they not inform
ed. Will the wet nurse tell why
these facts are not published, or
is it another case Of .'none of your
business:'' '.SonIe people ta;h
too damn much.
The law requires that all Off
cials receiving fees, make IL report
of the fees received to the county
commissioners. Is this done, and
if so, why is the fact not PUBLISH
ed! Or is this another case of
''nOne of your business!
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-04-17

George l.. Nelson, of Medora
and Marmarth, doing business on
wind, is acting wet nurse for one
j. A. McGregor, in addition to
nurse for Ferris. To save his
standing in the church it might be
we'll for him to look up the record
for truth and honesty of McGreg-
or. If he will take the trouble,
lie can get the record in Sentinel
Butte, Medora, Dickinson and
Fargo. Wherever Mr.. McGregor
has been for the past twenty-five
years he has left his name engrav-
ed upon the books of many firms.
This man has been travelling upon
his shape, gall and nerve for these
many years. This is the man
whom j. A. Ferris appointed
county auditor. Some day we
will tell you why.
We are not surprised that Nell
sor supports McGregor-they are
so much alike.
Mr.. Nelson wants IL clean cam
paign. So do we, and clean otti-
cials too.
Mr.. Nelson wants facts. He
shall have them and plenty of facts
between now and the l4th day of
next June. Rest easy on this ia :t,
Mr.. Nelson.
In the Herald OF tile Bird instant,
some attempt is made to smooth
over some statement in an editor
ial of Ours, which Mr.. Nelson is
pleased to call ''a lengthy address
to the voters. We are told if
we have any evidence to file it
with the board of county commiss-
toner's, and if a proper showing is
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-04-17

on record: when the assessed valuation
will he much greater, you merely put the
school off an entire season. There being
a vast amount of time between the petition
for new school and bonding and the COM
pletion of building.
Should my honest opinion be of any
value. would recommend: That the
Beach school district remain as at present;
that steps should be taken to secure money
on bonds to the amount Of s., 500 or s1o,-
600, if this fell somewhat short the school
board could meet the deficit: that the mat
ter be presented to all the people in the
district at a mass meeting for open discus
sion.
There is an impression that the country
would pay taxes on such building and
then, when they might separate, would be
out SO much; you remember that whenever
a territory separates from an organized
school district. the board of arbitration
adjusts financial matters between the two
and the new district is not only freed
from bonded or other Indebtedness but
generally is awarded cash settlement.
Nothing could be more fair to the friends
in the rural parts of the district, as but
$500 year would have to be raised on
bonds for $1o,o in any one year.
am sure States Attorney, Mr.. Keohane,
would be glad to advise any inquiring
party concering bonding Or any other
phrase Of law that might be tangent to this
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-04-17
Communication From County Superintendent
On the School House and Bonding Issue
Another Petition Asking for Vote $1,000 Bonds, is
ing Circulated; the District be Left Intact. This
Move Seems to be Generally Favored

The school house proposition is still be-
ing aggitated and this week petition was
gotten out and is being circulated asking the
school board to call a special election to
vote on SIS 200. 90 bonds. This would be
sufficient to erect good town school and
at the same time put up couple of schools
in other parts of the district where they
are needed Since the Lone Tree district
has been organized it leaves the Beach
district much smaller and it was thot ad-
visable to take in the whole district when
issuing bonds, as the assessed valuation
would not be great enough to build town
school of sufficient size if the village sep
arated from the district At present our
district comprises two half townships and
one full township; they are, 14o-1o6, 14o-
los and 139-1o6. Seven miles is the great
est distance to Beach from any point in the
district, and with some country schools in
the remote parts, the city school should be
favorably received thruout the district.
Following is communication from our
county superintendent on the question:
To the Chronicle
The last weeks issue of the Chronicle
has lately come and am pleased that many
of your representative citizens favor the
erection of a school building commen-
surate with the present needs of Beach.
trust my few suggestions at this time
will not be taken amiss and may be of some
worth.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-04-17

proposition. happen to be personally
acquainted with the gentlemen of the school
board and know they will do their full duty
in the preparation of schoolsto accommodate
pupils.
Please do not regard these lines as coming
from one who wishes to dictate to such all
intelligent people as you have in Beach,
but as from one who believes the children
are entitled to tle--best school facilities
that can be provided, and from one who
must endorse, officially, any section that is
taken in bonding.
Respectfully,
JOSEPH 4. KITCHEN.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-04-17
Announcements, Wants, Etc.

Figs FOR SALE:-J. -. Halstead.
For SALE-Milch cows-A. ]. O'Keefe.
Edison Photographs and records for
sale by the Beach Drug Co.
Bromus Grass Seed for sale by Charles
kidder at the Farmers Elevator.
Poland china sows for sale bred to po-
land china pigs.-L. l.. Roberts, Beach.
For SALE-16o acres of the best land to
be found in the Golden Valley, miles
south of Beach: acres broke.-O. NJ. o.
son, Beach, N. ID. 19 If.
have number of horses for sale, and
will endeavor to make terms to suit my
customers. My best references aremy old
customers.-J. p. Reeve, IL miles north
of Beach. 2o-22
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-04-17

believe the present laws permit the
organization of independent school dis
tricts in Cities organized cities. This
precludes any independent district being
organized in Billings county. Over half
of the Beach school district has been lately
organized into separate districts so that af-
ter July Ist the Beach school district will
only include township 14o los; the east e
of township I4o-Io6 and the east !: oftown-
fhip I59-lo6; thus the Beach district will
include but two full congressional town.
ships altogether. The records show that
the Beach school district has bonds out
standing for $4,000; on June goth last there
was no sinking fund to meet any portion
of this. AS no indebtedness can be incurr-
ed exceeding 5 per cent of the assessed
valuation, the outstanding bonds would be
part of such debt limit You are aware.
to bond now, the last years assessment
would have to govern. Property is assess
ed all the way from one third to one tenth
of the actual value, so one can readily see
that the 81 debt limit on assessed valua-
alton is but about ~ of the actual value.
have asked the county auditor to OBJ
tain the assessed valuation Of the Beach
district as it will be after July 1st, that is
the two townships. Iapprehend the fig
ures would permit bonding, beyond the
$4,000 debt, to $4,000. 1t might not be
deemed advisable to bond to the limit.
If you wait until the coming assessment is
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-04-17
Taft Club
Resolutions
Resolutions Passed By Taft
Club, Of Which Hon. A. L.
Martin is President

We, the undersigned citizens and voters
of Billings county, do hereby pledge our
selves for William Howard Taft for Presi-
dent of the United States, because he is
an American through and through; and
when he is called upon to face a public
question or public duty, lie does not ask,
will it pay me politically to do this, or
not to do that" but on the contrary, his
guiding thought is What shall do with
this question or this duty, in the best inter-
est of my country" Finding for himself
the answer to that self-sacrifcing patriotic
question, he acts accordingly.
We want Taft because he has successfully
performed every public duty which has
been intrusted to his charge, and because
of his successful organization of the Phil
ippine Civil Commission, his administration
of the islands and his adoption thereto of
American forms Of government his missions
in those islands to various divisions of natives
and their paci6cation; his vigorous uphold
ing of the flag and the submission thereto
of the insurrectos; his support of American
education for the people of all rank classes,
condition and creeds; his fearless advocacy
then and since and now of the rights of the
Philippines to equal treatment under our
laws.
We want Taft because. though vigorous
ly urged by President Roosevelt to accept
seat for life on the Supreme Court of the
United States-the most highly respected
judicial body in the world-he remained
true to his promise to the people of the
Philippines that he would not leave them
until civil government was firmly establish
ed.
We want Taft because, when but recent
ly revolution threatened our great trade and
investment interests in Cuba. he hurried
down there and by diplomacy and candor
averted the catastrophe, inducing the NAL
contents on both sides to accept provisional
government at American hands; under
which government the island is peaceful
and prosperous.
We want Taft because he is a man in
every sense of the word; man whose
word is his bond; man who impresses
his virile manhood upon other men;a man
whose work is never done while there is
any of his country's work to do; man
whose watchword is duty; a man whose
simple creed is My God, my country, my
party and my neighbor;;" man who is a
true husband u good father and patriotic
citizen; man who is loved by all who
know him feared by all who oppose his
righteous acts and praised by all who have
watched and studied his work. the Honor
able William Howard Taft of Ohio.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-04-17
Black River Falls Banner.

Nels Heggen came home yesterday from
Beach. n. ID.
X. =. Rainey returned home yesterday
from another short sojurn in Dakota, and
reports having sold his homestead, twenty
miles out from Beach, for a consideration
of $3.50. 1t consists of 100 acres That
is soaring some considering the newness of
the country.
C. +. Rainey started west again Tuesday,
to meet at Merrillan party of land seekers
from Blair, Taylor and Hxton to go to
Beach. n. ID. He returned from st. Paul
with his brother the next day and f.. l..
Holven accompanied the party to Dakota.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-04-17
Strawberries
In No. Oak.
BY w. Lanxon, of the North
Dakota Agricultural
College.

Growing strawberries in this state is con-
sidered impracticable by great many
people, yet it is as easy ii not easier to
grow a crop Of strawberries than crop of
wheat. Strawberry plants are exceeding
ly productive in this state, and many
bowl heaped with luscious home grown
fruit has graced the table of the writer for
many years past The abundant crops in
the gardens of the North Dakota Agricult-
ural College at Fargo the past few years
prove beyond a doubt that strawberries are
sure and remunerative crop in North Oak
ota.
The variety best adapted for our con-
ditions is the Senator Dunlap. 1t is ex-
tremely hardy, will grow freely anywhere
and scarcely, if ever winter kills if we'll
cared for.
Any good rich loam that is naturally we'll
drained is suited for growing strawberries.
A Liberal coating >f we'll rotte4 Amanure
applied to the land before plowitsg will
conserve the moisture and aid very mater
tally in the production of good crop of
berries. The land should be thoroughly
narrowed or raketl to make good firm plant
beds. Set the plants in rows four feet
apart, allowing the space of two feet be
tween plants. In planting spread the roots
in the ground as much as possible, taking
care at the same time not to cover the heart
of the plant, which should be left even
with the top of the dirt. Tramp the dirt
down firmly around each plant. This is
the most important point in planting as
plants often fail to grow when the earth
is loose around the roots.
Frequent cultivation ,hrnout the summer
is necessary to insure conservation of thu:
soil moisture, and to get good vigorous
plants for fruting the next season. AS
soon asthe plants begin sending out runners
rake them in between the parent plants.
Keep the rows narrow, not exceeding a
foot and a half in width, and allow only
four or five young plants to come from one
parent. The others should he destroyed.
If the plants are too thick in the row the
plants will not ripen we'll, and in dry
seasons take too much moisture out of the
soil.
Strawberry plants may be secured from
commercial growers for about five dollars
per thousand. Two dozen plants make
very good start, and if we'll cared for should
produce at least one hundred fr.,iting plants
next year. Twenty-four plants at the
College in 1900 yielded over ~ quarts of
fine fruit. No garden is complete without
berry patch. Begin this and add to your
table one of the most delicious of fruits.
Strawberries and cream on a hot july day?
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-04-17
Bids Wanted

Sealed proposals will be received by the
board of county commissioners of Bill
ings county, N. D., at the Office of the
county auditor until 12 O'Clock noon of
May 4th. 1908, for the Office OF county
physician. Said county physician. to fur
nish, all medicines, medical care and
treatment. surgical operations dressing,
hospital care. and in fact to do all necess-
ary work connected with county charges
when in need of the services of physi-
cian. I. A. McGregor
County Auditor
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-04-17

made, something may be done.
How very humble!
The law of this state makes it
the duty of the county auditor to
keep record of the proceedings
of the county commissioners; that
is, a record of all business before
the board at any and all of its
meetings; that said proceedings
shall he published in a newspaper
in the county. This is mandatory.
The law does not leave it to tho
Judgment of the auditor what shall
he published. The law says ALL
shall be published. The law also
requires that all expenditures of
county funds he published, to
whom paid and for what. Has
this law been complied with by
Auditor Mc(iregor! The Cllron-
icle claims, AND is SPREPARED
10 PROVE, that it has not been
done.
Let Mr.. Nelson, the wet nurse,
tell the tax payers why the pro-
ceedings of their board of county
commissioners and the county cx-
pendltures are not published in
accordance with law. Why is it
that the board does not see to it
that the auditor performs his duty
according to law! The county
pays an attorney. Let them call
this to his attention, and demand
that he have the laws of the state
lived up to by all of the officials.
The taxpayers have certain
rights; they have Il right to know
where their money goes, to whom
paid and for what, and it is not
left to the whim of the auditor to
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-04-17

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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-11-26

propriate action be taken to secure the
extension to Hawaii of the soil survey
conducted by the bureau of soils of the
United States Department of Agricul-
ture.
Fourth, That in view Of the fact
that the successful development of d.
versifed industries in Hawaii depends
in large measure on making the agri-
cultural lands accessible, the Importance
of good roads and other means of in
land transportation be emphasized.
In Hawaii there are no internal wa
terways to assist in transportation
Consequently it is the more necessary
that adequate appropriations be made
by the Territorial and local authorities
for the building and up-keep of the
principal and secondary roads.
Fifth. That an appropriation. be
secured at the coming session of the
Legislature for a Territorial statistl-
cian
Such an official should properly be
attached to one of the existing depart
ments. The salary should be sufficient
to secure the services of capable per
son and provision should be made fo1
a certain amount of clerical assistance
Sixth. That a systematic attempt be
made to develop and more firmly to
establish diversified industries in the
Territory.
To this end the Hawaii Experiment
Station should receive not only the
moral but the financial support of the
Territory. in order that it may enlarge
the scope of it's work. particularly ia
the way of establishing local demon
stration areas.
Very Respectfully,
(Signed) RALPH S. HOSMFR,
WILLIAM o. SMITH,
A. GARTLEY.
W. F. DILLINGHAM;,
JARED G. SMITH,
Territorial Conservation Commission oh
Hawaii
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-11-26


As a result of the study that has sc
far been made the Territorial Gonserva.
ton Commission of Hawaii is unani
mously of the opinion that for the best
interests of the Territory there is
urgent need of action looking to the
conservation and more systematic use
of the natural resources of the Terri
tory.
To this end the Commission makes
the following recommendations
First. That active steps be taken tC
secure from the Territorial Legislature
at its coming session an appropriation
of not less than $4,000 per year for a
topographic and photographic survey OF
the Territory of Hawaii, to be made
by the Z. s. Geological Survey
Following the usage customary in
such cooperative agreements, the appro
priation should be made contingent on
the expenditure of an equal sum by
the Federal Government. Such a sur
vey would serve as a basis for a later
and more extended study of the prob
lens of retaining the many thousand
acres of potentially agricultural land
that require irrigation for successful
development.
It is further recommended that this
project be brought TO the attention of
the proper departmental authorities in
Washington in such a way as to at
tract their interest and support.
Second. That there should be under,
taken under the auspices of the Terri
torial government a careful and thor
ough classification of the public lands
of the Territory, with especial refer
ence to the adaptability Of those not
now under cultivation for use in the
development of diversified industries
Third. That further to make avail
able accurate information of assistance
to prospective settlers and others ap-
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Recommendations.

to obtain would be available for instant
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-11-25
The Cadenza Minstrels.

A celebrated troupe Of minstrel stars
will appear a. the Grand on December r
I, 8 and 8 This attraction has been
secured after great deal of trouble ON
the part OF the management and can be
relied upon as the best attraction to be
seen here this season. L. Max Howard
and B. Frank Richards, the funny
black.face song artists, Rufus Jackson,
monologue king, and Jay Glenn. the
renowned soft-sole dancer, comprise the
greatest quartette OF fun-makers In the
business. The costumes used by this
company were designed and made es-
pecially for this performance, and COM
bined with the electrical effects makes
the finest stage setting ever used in a
minstrel show. Prof. L. j. Johnston,
interlocutor, is a saxophone soloist OF
renown and will render selection each
night. The fact that this great show
can be seen for 10 cents leaves no ex-
cuse for anybody staying away from
this great attraction.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-11-25

would mean tax levy high enough to
make their present seventeen mill TAX
look like an iridescent dream.
This is situation we'll calcu-
lated to make its citizens recon-
slider the decision of fifteen years ago
that separate municipal existence
meant economy. 1t does so only so long
as public work Ia kept at standstill.
Consolidation was once frowned upon
on the ground of high taxation. The
west sides only escape from 1t now lies
in annexation to Reynoldsville borough.
Their population is not large and
there are not wanting indications that
the community may even lose part OF
what 1t now possesses through changes
In certain large business concerns al
ready rumored. On the other hand,
by annexation the needed improvements
will just as surely be made and the bur-
den of payment would be distributed
over a population of six thousand in
stead OF one, approximately; and over
an assessed valuation of considerab bly,
more than a million dollars instead of
about one hundred and fifty thousand.
The question Of school accommoda-
tions is the most important that the
west side has to deal with at present.
Ii needs no argument to prove the econ
umy of an arrangement which would
enable West Reynoldsville to secure
the benefits OF Reynoldsyille's schools
aud at the same time avoid the neces-
sity OF erecting a costly school building
of its own. Aside from the orieina
cost of good building with equipment
for high school, standard equal to
that of Reynoldsvile's could not be
attained without tripling the present
expense of maintenance. The addition
Of West Reynoldsville to the Reynolds.
vile school district would enable the
local directors to provide even better
equipment for the use Of the consolidat-
ed schools. 1t has already been sug-
gested that primary school could be
established on the west side, under oon-
troll of the local superintendent and
thus obyiate the objection Of distance
for the younger students.
Politically the west side has nothing
to lose by annexation. The interests OF
the two boroughs are identical and rep
resentation on the common council OF
the greater city would give guarantee
of impartial legislation.
1t is absurd that community which
is one In every spect-civic, religious
and social-should be separated polit-
ically. 1t is for the true interests of
both Reynoldsville and West Reynolds
Vile that they should unite In their
efforts for civic improvement. 1t is
patent to all that the larger the civic
body working harmoniously the more
ian be achieved for the public good at
he minimum per capita cost
CHAS. S. LORD.