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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10
Railroads.
Southern Railway.

TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND.
N. B.-FolIowing schedule figures pub
lished only as information. and are not
900 A.M.-Daiy--Local for Charlotte.
1i:15 A. Observation-Disclosures Pull
man to Atlanta and Birmingham. New
Orleans, Memphis, Chattanooga, and
all the South. Through coach for
Chase City. Oxford. Durham.
$500 p. Mex. Sunday-Keysville Local.
1880 P. M.-Daily--Limited Pullman ready
$3.50 p. NJ. for oil the South.
YORK RIVER LINE
$3.50 P. Mex. Sunday-To West Point
Connecting for Baltimore Monday,
Wednesday. Friday,
2:15 p. M.-Monday, Wednesday and Fri
day--Local to West Point.
1880 2. MIX. sundays-Local to West
Point --.----
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND.
6:55 A. NJ, $40 P. M--From all the South
4:10 p. M.--From Charlotte. Raleigh. Dur
ham. Chase City and local stations.
$40 A. M.--From Keysville--LocaL
9:2c a. M.-From West Point. and from
baltimore Wednesday. Friday and
1o:45 4. NJ. 5:45 P. M.-Loca, from Yves,
Point.
G. W. wEsTBURY. D. p. A..
$40 p Main Street. Phone ass.
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Merchants and Miners Transportation Co

Norfolk to Boston, Mass, and
Providence, II. /.
Steamers leave Norfolk for Boston Mon
day. Wednesday and Friday; for Providence
sengers and freight taken for all New Eng
land points. Tickets on sale at c. d,
Rs,, n. s. w, Ry. offices and Nos, sos ind
SD East Main.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10
OPTICIANS.

WHAT'S WRONG? IS IT YOUR EYES?
Probably you need glasses. Go to
Dr.. H. BREITSTEIN. The Optician.
lis East Broad. and have them ex-
amiued. They may be cause of your
headaches. Consultation free.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10
Coal ann QWpoo.

WHY NOT BUY WOOD or THE ONLY
yard here on the Seaboard Air Line
Railroad. which runs through the
original North Carolina wood coun-
try. II you use this you will be
convinced that there is difference
in this wood and the kind you usual
~ get, one-half cord pine, SO; one
half cord. slabs. S2,25. Our coal is
free-burning, Phone 6913, NORTH
CAROLINA WOOD AND COAL COM
PANY, S27 Brook Avenue.
THE LEADER IN GOOD WOOD IS
overstocked. I have about ono thou
sand cords must be sold; it's dry,
thin bark, easy to split; SO half cord
oak; So pine! S2.a5 pine slabs; S2.50
oak slabs. Your neighbors have been
using my wood about ten years. Try
LONG. Phones 1868 and 1920.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10
STEEL RANGE.

THE CAMERON" STEEL RANGE
burns soft or hard coal. The Their
mometer makes regulating the heat
easy. Therefore, it bakes and cooks
anything in the best way. Get the
"CAMERON" from your dealer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

DR0pCY Cured quick relief: removes all
swelling in to 20 days; 80 to
nent given free to sufferers; nothing fairer.
Dr.. II. III, GREEN'S SONS, Box K. Atlanta,
Ga.
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Aeal estate for Rent.

-, :. =,
FOR RENT, FOR THE SUMMER
tins, furnished. a large and most
and two bath rooms, on the Her
mitage Road. near Bellevue station.
Address X. +. D. No. 4, Box 81.
FOR RENT. TWO NEW HOUSES,
well located, In Ashland, Va. Adj
dress CT. w. NJ. TAYLOR, Ashland.
Va
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w AN t. w AMT S
WORD ONE CENT WORD
lost ann .1founo.

-,
LOST or sTRAYED, COLLIE sHbP.
herd dog, eight months old; buff
with white markings; answers to
name OF Paul, Reward II returned
to j. r. ALLEN, 300 East broad
Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

"wESToyER" RUBBER ROOFING,
carried In four thicknesses. is SUI
perior to almost every brand on
this market. Get sample Of 1t be-
fore placing your orders. Specify
dealer and patronize home industry.
THE MISSIONER PAPER CO., Rich
mond, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

srART A MAIL ORDER BUSINESS
OF your own. but not with a cheap
trick or novelty: ! made $4,000 In
five years and began small. l VIII
show you how 10 start right. send
for my free booklet to-day. HEA-
COCK, BOX 935. Lockport. n. Y.
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miscellaneous.
LET US DO YOUR WORK.
SHOE REPAIRING SPECIAL.

REBATE OF 10 CENTS ON EACH
pair, If you cut out this advertise
ment and bring with shoes, before
March 18th. Mems shoes half-soled.
75.; rebated to Csc: ladies' shoes.
half-soled, Soc: related to SOC.
Every pair sewed: no nails; no pegs.
DREW'S ELECTRIC SHOE FAC
TORY, 716 East Main Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

TWO GOOD SECONDHAND
buggies, one light delivery wagon
and two good city broken horses
must be cheap and guaranteed will
pay cash. C. F. kOHLER, 200 East
Broad Street.
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flats IQIanteo.

WANTED, IN ABOUT SIXTY DAYS,
to rent flat or house, four bedrooms
required south of Broad and west
OF Fifth Phone 1851.
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Richmond and Chesapeake Bay R'y

Electric trains, to and from Ashland. stop
ping at intermediate stations upon signal,
DAILY.
Leave Richmond (Broad and Laurel
streeD--6;05, 7Io. $40, $40, l1lo a, NJ,
1910. $40, $40, ilo. $40. 6:lo 7:lo. $40,
0;10, 1880 p. NJ, .3
Leave Ashland--5sa5, z. 8, Q. 10 A, M. "a
noou, 8. 8. 4. 8. 9. Z. 8. Q. 1880 2, NJ.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

WANTED, BY A YOUNG MAN FROM
Smithdeal College, position as Ste
nographer or assistant; willing to
work. Address E $50, care Times
Dispatch.
BASS VOICE FOR CHURCH CHOIR.
Apply II East Twelfth Street. Man
chester, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10
Solicitors ann Statesmen.

WANTED. YOUNG SALEswoAIAN OR
salesman for photo supply depart
ment; amateur photographer prefer
red. Address, with references, p. o.
Box SCI, Richmond Va.
CIGAR SALESMAN WANTED: EX-
perience unnecessary; 500 per
month and expenses. PEERLESS
CIGAR CO., Toledo. Ohio.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10
w a IN I S
ONE CENT A xyonD
Real estate for Aale.
ONE CENT A WORD.


8 IL ACRES, GOOD THREE ROOM
house, Highland Springs. four
squares of car stable, all inclosed
with wire; good well water. price
only $3.50; 5000 cash, balance $3.50
per month. Now. II you want a
farm. large or small, see AND IRSON
REAL ESTATE AND LAW CO..
Eleventh Street.
-
FOR SALE. A PIECE OF BROAD
street property, paying Q per cent.
net; leased to good tenants. Adj
dress REAL ESTATE, care Letter
Carrier 30, city.
FARMS AND TIMBER LANDS AT
lowest prices on easy terms; greatest
bargains In Virginia. Write for cat
alogue. Address j. r. ELAN. Char
lottesville. Va
FOR SALE, SEVERAL BEAUTIFUL
Effect front lots, in Lee Annex, at
1900 per lot. Address Il 750, care
Times Dispatch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

sMITHFIELD HAMS. THE REAL AR
ticle; we sen no limitations. THE
GEORGE A. HUNDLEY CO., Inc.
Pure Food Store. George McD. Blake,
Secretary and Manager. GA East
Broad Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

sl5S BUYS A PIANO THAT is EASILY
worth 5000. such an instrument VIII
add to the comfort OF any home. You
cannot afford to miss TINS WONDERFUL
bargain IL you nave the remotest idea
OF owning piano. CRAFTS PIANO
COMPANY, ia North Fifth street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

THE CALVERT RYE wA1sKEY THAT
is old. mild ard rich in medicinal
qualities; 81 per fun quart: bottled
HUNDLEY CO., NC, Pure Food
store. George McD. Blake. Secretary
and Manager. 5i4 East Broad Street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10
BAKERY.

SIX LoAvES BREAD FOR 25C.;
three pound jelly roll, 25c.; twelve
cream puffsr for Csc; two-pound raj
sin cake for CSC; thirty-slX turn
overs for 25c DRINKARD'S, 423 1-2
North Sixth.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

WANTED, PARTNER WITH 81, 1000 no
SO, 900, in small manufacturing
plant doing a nice, clean business
with good profit; need more money
young man, or silent, for Investment,
Address G 72S, caro- Times-D ispatch,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10
Boarning.

WANTED, PERMANENT AND TRAN
silent boarders at THE LUkAY. 400
East Main Street; excellent table;
nice rooms. -
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s5s BUYS A VERY FINE, PARLOR OR
gan, in perfect condition. and yours
Tor soc. a week. DO not fail to at
tend the great removal sale that is
now on, for 1t means saving dollars
IL you TALK WITH CRAFTS"
open evenings. 2l4 North Fifth
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

FOR SALE OR TO RENT. ALL
standard makes of typewriters; no
business complete without one, we
credit amount paid for reht IL you
decide to purchase. Look at our
rebuilt machines. THE T2PEWRl-
TER EXCHANGE, sos East Main
Street, Richmond, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

WANTED. YOUNG MAN AS sTENoG.
rapher and bookkeeper must write
good. plain business hand. and be
quick and accurate at figures. Prac-
tical experience necessary. Address
. $50 care Times-DiSpatch,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

"RIN- A-ME." THE NEW READ
ache remedy, sold everywhere or
sent postpaid on receipt of 20 cents.
Accept no substitute. Representa-
tives wanted. THE GLEN DLI>-ND
MEDICAL SUPPLY CO.. $50 East
Seventy sixth Street, Northeast
Cleveland. Ohio.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

PARLOR SUITS. ODD CHAIRS AND
couches recovered and reupholstered
like new; slip covers maue and mat
easy payments. No charge for esti-
mates. CHARLES JURGENS'S SON,
Adams and Broad Streets.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

FOR SALE ONE FINE THOROUGH.
bred scotch Collie, male; register
ed in New York stud book, pedl-
gree furnished. r'or price and par
tculars, address d 1873, care Times
Dispatch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

EVERYTHING THAT'S NEW AND
stylish in buggies. Surveys and wag
for little money. a. ME4 Frs
SONS. 120 South Eighth Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

TO RENT, TWO NICELY FURNISH
ed rooms. with or without board ,
centrally located. Address SIG East
Marshall Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

WANTED. PERMANENT AND TABLE
boarders. Apply Mrs. HORACE
WELLFORD JONES. sos West
Franklin.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10
QWanteD.

WANTED, LOCAL HORSES AND
mules to sell on commission at our
auction sales at the Southern Stock
Yards, on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Fair demand right now. JOSEPH
LASITTER, Proprietor Richmond
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

LET US REPAIR THAT SEWING MA
chine for you now. while the weather
is bad. and before you start your
spring sewing. All work guaran-
teed. Standard agency. JURGENS'S
MAMMOTH FURNITURE STORE,
Adams and Broad.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

HAVE YOUR CARRIAGES AND WAC
ons painted and repaired and rub
Der tire work promptly done by
RICHARDSON BROS, els Brook
Avenue. Phone 1857.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

slss BUYS A CHASE UPRIGHT THAT
has been used but twelve months, a
queenly instrument and warranted
for five years. Just think of It! A
Chase Upright Franc for sl9s. Can
you afford 10 miss this great sale?
CRAFTS PIANO COMPANY. 2i4
North Fifth Street. Open evenings.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

WANTED. TO SELL SETTINGS OF
eggs from genuine White Wyan-
dotte and S. c. White Leghorn.
Eggs for incubator a speciality.
NERDON POULTRY FARM, Verdon,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

Nv ANTED. A FIRsT-cLAss ALL,
round. sober. strictly reliable and
riSht man. CHRONICLE PUBLISH
ING CO., Alexandria, La.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

Colorado Building. Washington. d.
C-Expert Investigations, any cause,
all sections. Unimpeachable creden-
tails. MORGAN BRADFORD, JR.,
Principal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

BEAMS BUFF POULTRY PLANT.
Anoka MINI. High class utility and
exhibition Bluffs" all varieties TWEEN
ty years experience; one thousand
premiums Write. DO 1t now.
FREE.-LIBERAL SAMPLE CoNt5 EY'S
Laying Tonic and valuable Poultry
TODD. Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

sooKKEEpER WANTED: YOUNG
man to keep books. and help In Of
own handwriting. E ia. care Times
Dispatch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

SITS BUYS FINE UPRIGHT PIANO,
mahogany case and full size, Of
reputable make and guaranteed. This
piano is as good as new and is
big bargain. STIEFF"S, EOS East
Broad.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

WANTED, A WIND MILL AND PUMP
man; state age, experience and sal
airy expected. Address Z 1853, care
Times-Dispatch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

FOR SALE, ALL SIZES OF GASO-
lene engines for all purposes; some
samples at bargains, don't fail to
write or see me before you buy. G..
]. CROWDER. 1000 East Cary Street.
Richmond, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

WANTED, BoARDERs TO OCCUPY
one large. second story front room.
Mrs. Z. S. SMITH, 301 East Grace
Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

Would you. or not. think" he asked.
that my newspaper friend In Rich
mond intends to suggest that am the
only prospective gubernatorial candt-
date who did not favor the appoint
ment and confirmation OF Judge Rhea
as Corporatinn Commissioners"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

WANTED, A GOOD HORSE FOR
light delivery; state price. Address
II 7s3, care Times-Dispatch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

TO SUPPLY A BOARDING.
house or hotel with fresh country
eggs, direct from our farm, in crate
lots of thirty dozen each. VERDON
POULTRY FARM. Verdon, Va.
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imparts style, gives comfort and pro-
notes health? Made to order for
any figure and guarantee. THE
CORSET SHOP, 317 North Fifth
StreW, Mrs. A. j. PYLE
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

WANTED. TO BUY HOUSEHOLD
goods in any quantity. Call 'pnone
1851.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

FOR SALE. AN ASSORTMENT OF NEW
wagons Of our own make; several
reys and runab bouts. RICHARDSON
BROS, SIS Brook Avenue.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

s42 BUYS A NICE LITTLE PIANO.
Just the thing for your little girl to
learn on. soc. per week, and it is
yours. TALK WITH CRAFTS" PA
North Fifth Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

WANTED-coME. BOYS: WE HAVE
1t; you want it; send 5 cents for it;
free illustrated catalogue. NORRIS
GARRISON CO.. Bethel. Conn.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

ASK YOUR GROCER FOR SMITH
field sausage. 1t is the best.
GENTS AND LADIES' SUITS DYED
at GILL'S, 325 North Fifth.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

FOR SALE. 1000 CORDS OF WOOD,
price $3.50 per cord in carload lots
delivered in Richmond. VIRGINIA
LUMBER AND BOX CO.. INC, Pc
tersburg, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10

WANTED. VIRGINIA REGISTERED
pharmacist; good salary and good
hours: give references. G. G. CONG
DON CO, Hampton. Va
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-07-17

ballot. Such thing, however, as any,
where from one to two hundred names
appearing on the ballot for perhaps
thirty, forty of more offices as in this
state is unknown. Most of the officials
over there are appointed, and about
three names running for only one office
is on the usual ballot. But the great
distinctive feature is the fact that the
voter there cannot vote for any other
name than those which appear on the
printed ballot, and that an unopposed
nomination is an ell sction without further
voting.
The latter is the principle that we con-
tend for. Either let the voter prepare
his own ballot without let or hindrance
other than such as may be necessary to
give everyone the same protection and
privilege, or else make him vote the pre-,
pared ballot as printed. There are two
distinct systems and before we can work
out the details we must first select our
system.
Any system that attempts to combine
the equality of the individual, either as
a voter or candidate, with those of
party nominations must necessarily be a
failure because 1T is self evident that is
impossible. A printed party name is a
privilege and preference. If any candi-
date is to receive special advantages be-
cause of party or other public homin-
alton, then be logical enough to deny
outright the balance, and eliminate all
individual independent voting and
candidacy.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-07-17
THEY GOT EWES

In the late disturbance at the primary
st. Thomas city and twp. divided votes
as follows: Marshall, 50, johnson Is, and
Hansbrough l. There has naturally been
considerable speculation as to the cause
of Marshall's overwhelming vote. Editor
Hager announces in humble terms that
he and the Times were the moving causes
Perhaps this may be true but possibly in
somewhat different sense than Editor
Hager takes it. Some years ago Editor
Haeer and the people Of st. Thomas ex-
pected> Mr.. Hager to move to Winnipeg.
Bnt Mr.. Hansbrough did not move and
Hager remained as permanent fixture.
This is the first time the st. Thomas
people have had an opportunity to ex-
press their disapproval which is shown
by the vote above. From this lesson
Mr.. Marshall may know what to expect
in the future from st. Thomas folks-un-
less he sees to it that Editor Hager is
given good position-somewhere-some
place-away from st. Thomas.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-07-17
THE WAY 1T WORKS


The results of the primary election
have at last been ascertained. The only
officers in doubt were the railway COM
missioners and half the voters did not
vote for them at all and the rest Just
voted "by guess and by golly."
The results show that the governor,
secretary and treasurer are from Ward
county;congressman.ju judge and lieutenant
governor are from Cass and commissioner
of agriculture, and two railway commiss-
iQners are from Morton county. Out of
thirteen offices nine candidates are from
the three counties. If some state con-
vention had done such work what a
howl there would have been.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-07-17
Jnne Term.

Estate of Ambrose Brodeur =
Hearing on final account adjourned t.
Monday, July 3, 1908, at 10 AN.
Estate of Patrick Ryan =
Final account and petition for final dis
tribution filed. Order made settins
hearing on same for Friday, July 10, 1901
at 10 Am. Citation issued and persona
service directed. Special Guardian ap
pointed for minor heirs.
Estate of John D. Wallace -
Hearing had on petition for license
to sell real estate. Order made granting
license to sell.
Estate of Marion Edwards 5
Hearing had on petition for proof and
probate of will. Testimony of George
A. McCrea and William P. Goff, sub
scribing witnesses, and also 'of Charles
Edwards, taken. Order made admitting
will to probate and certificate of proof
of will issued. Oath of executors filed
and letters testamentary issued, bond
being waived by the will. Order made
or publication of notice to creditors, time
for presentation of claims being fixed al
six months. Order made appointing
John r. Westre, r. I. Olson and Melvin
Carman as appraisers and warrant tc
appraisers issued.
Estate Of Patrick Murray:
Hearing had on petition for letters OF
administration proofs of service and
waivers filed ; order made appointing
P. V. Murray as administrator and his
bond as such fixed at one thousand
dollars; bond and oath of administrator
filed and bond approved letters of ad-
ministration issued; appointment Of
Thomas Nesbit, Of Grand Forks, ND.
as resident agent fled order made for
publication of notice to creditors, the
time for presentation of claims being
fixed at six months order made ap-
pointing Thomas Ryan, John Holiday
and John Connolly as appraisers and
warrant to appraisers issued.
Estate of Amelia Emmerling
Last will and petition for probate and
proof Of same filed order made, settins.
hearing on same for Monday, July 20,
1908 at 10 am. Citation issued and per-
sonal service and service by publication
directed.
Estate Of Catherine O'Brien -
Hearing had on final account and. Pc
tition for final distribution !; proofs Of
service and waivers md cousent to allow
ance Of final account filed BY all parties !;
order made allowing final account as
amended and final decree Of distribution
issued. I ,.5s
Estate Of Sarah Girts -
Proof Of publication Of notice filed
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-07-17

The Herald in last Sundays issue cop
les most of the Pioneer ExpressIeditorial
on the primary law and Iadds some
comments but does not attempt to
dispute the general theory of this paper
that that the primary law is wrong in
conception and therefore wrong in detail.
The Herald says if our reasoning is
correct then ''not only our primary law
but out whole election machinery is
wrong. There should be no such thing
as party column on the fall election
ballot. There should be no party names
used on it. Names should be arranged
alphabetically without distinguishing
mark as to political party.','
The Pioneer Express not only admits
that the reasoning leads to these con-
clusions but also insists that it would
lead to the abolition of the so-called
Australian ballot. That is, under a
system of absolutely free and secret vot-
ing the state has not the right and should
not provide ballots at all.
A proof of this fact is ihe ballot itself.
The blank spaces provided admit the
principle of each voter and each candi-
date having an equal show at the election
booth, while the printed names of parties
and candidates thereon by inference
deny the rights and privileges, dumbly
but most effectually argued by the
blank spaces on the ballot.
The introduction of the Australian
ballot was an offshoot from another
country which has and has always had
primary law. Like the rest of the law
which has since been partially adopted
here, the printed ballot was but a part
of the machinery and naturally failed to
do the work expected Of it. In the city
of Pembina, which is certainly as intelli-
gent as most small towns, we believe
from actual observation that ten per
cent Of the printed ballots at the gener-
al election when counted, prove on their
faces that the voters who marked them
showed gross ignorance or carelessness'
in such marking.
The primary law on the other aide Of
the line in Canada is not failure in it's.
theory or practice, because over there
they took their choice in the beginning
and began at the basis. They recognize.
parties and not the individual voter.
That is, only those candidates who are
nominated by petition on s.nomination
day" have thPir names printed on the