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Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-10-17
MAN NOT A NATURAL SWIMMER.
Ability to Keep Afloat Acquired Only
by Skill and Exertion.

Man is not amphibious by nature
Natation is acquired only by skill and
muscular eXertion. The lower animals
have much the advantage over us in
this respect. In the first place, the
brute creation have no fear of water,
and in the second their heads are ex-
ceedingly light in comparison with the
rest of their bodies. The mammalian
caput contains little brains and
abounds in sinuses, so that its rela.
tive weight is so inconsiderable that
an animal can easily keep its mouth
and nose above the surface and respire
freely. In man, on the contrary, the
head. which is full of brains and con
tains no cavities, is exceedingly heavy
in proportion to the rest of the body,
and the great difficulty he experiences
in swimming is to counteract this spe-
cific gravity and keep the organs of
respiration above water. To attain
this is the perfection of swimming;
and when it has been attained man,
though possessed of natural disadvan-
tages, is superior to all animals ex-
cept fish in the natant art.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-10-17
Insidious Heritage Of Younq America.


In trolley the other day was
little boy of six or so who was not
content to sit quietly by his mother,
but insisted upon kneeling upon the
seat and looking out of the window at
the moving street and people His
mother labored with him, trying to
make him understand that she
thought it better for him to sit down
beside her and watch the prosaic peo.
pie in the car. But he was deter.
mined, and stayed where he was. An.
other argument apparently occurred
to the mother and she whispered
something to him, something maud.
ible to the other passengers. The
child's voice was then heard, incisive
and penetrating:
But why can't look out Of the win
dow"
His mother remained silent, possi.
bly, searching for reason that should
be convincing, and before she found
1t. the boy smoke again. this time with
a------
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-10-17

mint OF DOUBT and perplexity in his
voice:
Does it cost more to kneel up and
look out of the Window"
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-10-17
Into Temptation.

ar, and did you get
ed at the auction
hadn't any stoves,
refrigerator real
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-06-26
FOR CONGRESS, eRoNNA AND
HANNA,

FOR CONGRESS, GRoNNA AND
HANNA.
While seeking to strengthen repre-
sentation at Washington and to bring
about better cooperation between rep
resentatives in the upper and lower
branches of congress, North Dakota
republicans should be again reminded
of the Importance of the election of
congressman who will stand by the
principles of Theodore Roosevelt,
which were so heartily endorsed by
the state convention at Minot No bet
ter selection could be made than the
return of Congressman A. j. Gronna,
who has served one term with great
credit to himself and satisfaction to
his constituents. He has been one OF
the staunch Friends of the administra
ton and has been conscientious in his
devotion to his duties. The state has
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-06-26

J, where pc mas SINCE resided.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-06-26

Thas. F. Marshall, whose term in con-
gress has just expired, has been greet
ed with an enthusiasm that has been
confined to no particular section of
the state. He has made a vigorous
campaign and his personality has
won hin, friends wherever he has
gone. He is known as one of North
Dakota's most useful citizens, having
been identified with all movements
for it's development for a number of
years, not combining his endeavors to
promote the interests of any partic-
ular section. He has taken deep in
terest in the advancement of educa-
ton, and has been the close and con
slant advisor of Prof. Ladd of the
state agricultural college. During the
ten years he has served in the legisla-
ture, he has been noted for his keen
grasp of measures that were of real
moment and which needed the best
intelligence that could be given them
for the welfare of the state.
He has realized that the prosperity
of the state has depended upon the
prosperity Of the farmers, and he has
made an especial study of their needs
so that few men in public life are bet
ter posted than he in this respect.
Mr.. Hanna was born in Pennsyava.
mia in 1861, but was reared and edu-
Gated in Massachusetts and New
York. He came to North Dakota
when he was twenty years old and
engaged in farming at Hope. Later he
conducted lumber business at Page,
where he also founded and conduct.
ed state bank, Of which he was
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-06-26
FOR SUPREME COURT JUSTICE
EDWARD II. WRIGHT.

The candidacy Of Edward H. Wright
of Fargo, for the republican nominal
ton for the office of justice of the SUI
preme court, merits the serious con-
sideration Of all voters. A graduate
of the law department of Drake uni
versity, one of the best law schools in
the west, and in the continuous prac-
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-06-26
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES FOR PRIMARY ELECTION
Their Respective Candidates. Guidance Republican Voters Who Sincerely Desire
MA@ S@at Republicans


first cashier and then president. Re-
moving to Fargo, where he now re-
sides, he was the active manager of
the First National bank there for a
number Of years.. and also became
president of the FRS National bank
of Cooperstown.
Mr.. Hanna has been an active re-
publican ever since he gained his ma
jority. In 1894 he was elected as rep.
resentative from the eleventh district,
and in 1896 was chosen state senator
from the same district. In 1904 he
was chosen senator from the Ninth
district. He is the only senator who
enjoys the distinction of having rep.
resented two different districts in the
state senate.
Senator Hanna has occupied the
post of chairman Of the Cass county
republican central committee, and was
selected by the state republican con
vention three times, or for six years
chairman of the republican state cen
trail committee, an honor and trust
which has not been bestowed upon
any other man in the state.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-06-26

guide to the members of the legis-
lature by whom the office of senator is
filled in January.
Being the leading candidate, Mr..
Little has naturally been the one
against whom the others have com
bined with a resort to methods that
have not been calculated to promote
harmony in the party.
Two of these presented their names
to the so4called convention held at
Grand Forks for the nomination in de-
f1ance of the primary law.
The third is the present U. S. sena.
tor, who seeks reelection in the face
of an apparent sentiment for his re-
tirement.
In spite Of personal antagonism to-
ward each other, all three entered into
combinations for the control of the
Minot convention for the purpose Of
making it appear that the majority
of delegates, who were recognized as
representative of sentiment in the diff
ferent counties, were not favorable to
Mr.. Little's candidacy.
That they failed is strong proof of
Mr.. Titles strength in the esteem
Of the leading members of the party
who came to the convention through
election at county conventions, COM
posed of delegates that had been cho-
sen at caucuses. These delegates were
therefore made truly representative
Of party sentiment in their respect.
i've counties, and their declaration for
Mr.. Little can be taken as voicing
popular opinion in the most reliable
form.
To review Mr. Little's public record
at length here would require more
space than is afforded. These points
stand out with especial prominence in
reference to his candidacy.
His election as U. S. senator will de-
more to unite all elements Of the
republican party and to eliminate sec
tional feeling than that of any othel
candidate.
His election will do away with thu
friction in the North Dakota delega
ton to congress.
BY his election the geographical dis
, tribution of the state representative
: will be more satisfactorily adjusted
3 than ever before.
Since the very organization of tn
: state he has been a member of it
senate, and as the chairman Of its il
Q dietary committee has had more t
do with the framing of it's Qegislatio
h than any other man. No one under
g stands better than he the needs of thi
e growing state, and no one has or wi
q work more untiringly to meet then
Those who have not received an
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-06-26

The career of Hon. G. A. Johnson
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-06-26

a.
)l1l1ll
one that can be>taken as an encou..
agement to the young man who has
to make his own way in the world.
Born at Black River Falls, Wisconsin,
not quite forty years ago, of Scandi.
navian ancestry, he owes his success
in life to his own endeavers. He has
the personal popularity, the standing
and energy to make a campaign that
will give North Dakota a Roosevelt.
republican for governor, and thus cor
rect the mistake made by the voters
two years ago. Under his leadership
all elements of the party can be
brought together in good working or
der, for against him there are no po.
litica1 nor personal antipithies. Glance
over this short sketch of his career,
not yet rounded out, and conviction
is forced that he is a man of parts. de.
serving of confidence and enthusias.
tic support. On farm and in the
public schools of Wisconsin he receiv.
ed his early training, and his success
full career and sturdy manhood bear
evidence of how broad and thorough
/, that training was
| After several years of experience as
teacher in the schools of Wisconsin
and Minnesota, he was elected princi.
pal of the Minot high schools in 1889,
Such satisfaction did he give in edu.
cational work that inside of two years
he was elected county superintendent
OF schools for Ward county, and re.
elected for three successive terms.
In the meantime his energy and pub.
! lie spirit has brought him in touch
with new problems and interested
him in new enterprises. From 1892-97
he edited the Ward County Reporter.
For several years he was an alder.
man and for two terms mayor of the
City Of Minot.
In 1904 he was elected representa-.
tive for the 29th legislative district
and reelected in 1906, at which time
he earned the distinction of being
elected by the highest vote ever re.
ceived by any member of the North
Dakota legislature. In all his official
life, Johnson has proven himself hon.
est, conscientious, clean and able.
even his opponents respecting his
judgment. Few men in public life
can claim such host of friends
among acquaintance as can Mr..
Johnson.
He also studied law, and in 1898 was
admitted to the bar and entered upon
a successful practice, in which he is
still engaged. Since coming to Ward
county eighteen years ago Mr.. John.
son has made his home at Minot.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-06-26

never had congressman who was
more energetic in his endeavors to
serve it's interests than he, and in
so doing he has been willing to join
others without seeking prominence for
himself. Being successful business
man, he has applied to his official
work the same good judgment and in
telligance. In his platform he declares
for the right legislation of corporate
interests, with Incorporation under a
national law as necessary in order to
bring them properly Within govern
ment supervision in matters of inter
state business. In line with the views
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-06-26

cy, has been his supreme court prac-
tice. His experience in this line pc.
culiarly adapts him to properly per-
form the work which devolves upon
the justices of the supreme court. Few
lawyers in this state have had a wider
or more successful experience either
in trial or appellate court practice than
Mr.. Wright.
1t is firmly believed by those who
know him best that the nomination
and election of Mr.. Wright will bring
to the service of the state a mind
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-06-26

of men best informed, he believes in
reforms of finance, he believes in the
revision of our financial scheme, with
due regard to the interest of farmers
and laborers and the small bankers.
His declaration in favor of the feder-
al grain inspection law is terse and to
the point. Legislation fair to the labor.
ing element, for the upbuilding of the
navy, for the improvement of inland
waterways and for the promotion of
irrigation and drainage is favored by
him, and his platform rings true all
along the line
MIR. Gronna's home is at Lakota,
Nelson county, where he enjoys the
confidence of those who have been
brought into contact with him during
his residence there since 1887, engag.
ing in the mercantile and banking
business, and also having extensive
farming interests. He was member
of the territorial legislature in 1889,
served as member of the board OF
regents of the University of North
Dakota, was elected to congress in
1904, receiving 47,64S votes to 1928
for his nearest competitor and was re-
elected in 1906, receiving 36,772 votes
against 21,050 for his next nearest
competitor. He stands high in the
state councils of his party, and has
served several times as chairman of
the republican central committee OF
his county. He was born in Iowa in
1858, receiving his education and
teaching school in Minnesota. In 1880
he. located In Buxton. in TraiQl county,
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-06-26
A. ]. OSBORN of Stark.

The names Of the above candidates
for office, to be submitted to the vot-
ers at the primaries, June oath, for
republican nomination are those Of
men whose republicanism is unques-
toned.
Their election in November will
'mean genuine party triumph. In
no instance can they be criticized as
men who have placed self before
party. or who have threatened to aid
in its disorganization, if their per.
sonal ambitions are not recognized
and gratif1ed.
These candidates are undoubtedly
so far ahead in party favor because
of their loyalty and past services,
that they are practically without
rivals. Interviews with the del
egates from the counties, which
had two-thirds majority at the
state convention held at Minot, May
l4th, fully attested, and results at
the primary election can be conf
IDENTIFY expected to confirm this as
sertion.
This selection was not made by any
clique, combination Of Office seekers,
or would-be party leaders. The in
>dorsement directly comes from the
voters of the state, who believe that
republicanism, as expressed in the
policies of Theodore Roosevelt and
represented by the candidacy of VIM
II. Taft for president, is vital to the
best interests of the state and ma
tion.
Plot and intrigue against the or
ganization of the republican part!
is the chief method by which it.
enemies hope to accomplish it's down
fall in this presidential campaign
This is particularly so in North Da
kota, and in South Dakota, MINES
ota, Iowa and Wisconsin.
The only hope of democracy 70
success is by the division Of tn
strength Of the republicans. To thi
end factional issues have been raise
within the party and personal am
billions have been cultivated for th
purpose Of creating dissension.
The republican therefore, who b
lieves in his party and desires II
success is cautioned to vote for onl
men whose fealty to the party cal
not be questioned.
Such are these whose names al
here presented without exception.
AS to the qualification Of eac
candidate for the Office he seeks tt
following information concernir
their public and private records {
citizens has been prepared.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-06-26

studied the declaration of principles
for which he stands in his campaign
should send to the Taft league at Bis
marck for copy. It will be found to
be we'll worth reading.
Mr.. Little was born at Pembroke,
New Hampshire, in November, 1857.
His early life was spent on farm. He
graduated from Dartmouth college.
studied law at Harvard and began
practice upon arriving at Bismarck in
1882. He was elected Judge of probate
of Burleigh county in 1884, and re-
elected in 1886. He served three years
as inspector general Of the Dakota
militia and ranked as colonel. On the
admission of North Dakota as state
he was elected senator, and has held
that office continuously since, being
chairman of the judiciary committee
all the time. He was president pro
tempore of the senate during the ses-
sion of 1S96-97. He served on the re-
publican central committee for years
and was chairman of the state con-
vention in 1898.
OF the four senatorial candidates,
he has been called upon oftener than
any other to go on record on questions
of conflicting interest and of direct i'm
portance to the people of the state.
Thus by education, natural ability,
business and political training, he has
shown that he possesses the qualifica-
lions necessary to cope with public af-
fairs along broader lines and can
spQendidly represent the varied inter
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-06-26
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES

For President
WILLIAM H. TAFT.
Presidential Electors
OLAF HAGEN.
HERMAN SHERER.
EDWARD NICHOLS.
ANTON HANSON.
For United States Senator
G. B. LITTLE of Burleigh.
For Congress-
L. B. HANNA of Cass and
A. j. GRONNA Of Nelson.
For Justice of the Supreme Court
EDWARD H. WRIGHT of Cass.
For Governor
G. A. JOHNSON of Ward.
For Lieutenant Governor
R. S. LEWIS of Cass.
For Secretary of State
ALFRED BLAISDELL of Ward.
For State Auditor
d. x. BR1GHTBILL Of Towner.
For State Treasurer
D. ]. MCKENZIE of Sargent.
For Superintendent of Public !nstruc
ton
FRED E. SMITH of Richland.
For Commissioner of Insurance
E. G. COOPER of Grand Forks.
For Attorney General
T. F.. McCuE of Foster.
For Commissioner of Agriculture
w. G.. GILBREATH of Morton
For Commissioners Of Railroads.
ERICK A. STAENE. of .Richland>
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-06-26

we'll trained and experienced in the
law and a spirit thoroughly imbued
with sense of the responsibility that
rests upon the courts to administer
the law as it is, justly and fairly, and
in accord with established principles
Of jurisprudence. Absolute integri-
ty, and conscientiousness are strik-
ingly personified by Mr.. Wright's
personality. He is right in deed as
we'll as name.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-06-26

e.s1s
point of initial training, experience
and success at the bar, among those
at the head of the legal profession in
this state
Mr.. Wright resided and practiced
his profession for many years at VAL
ley City, and during the latter years
of his residence there his services
were in continuous demand, not only
in his own county of Barnes, but at
nearly every term of court in a major
ity of the other counties constituting
the Fifth judicial district. He is, on
this account, especially we'll and IA
vorably known in that part of the
state.
Since his removal to Fargo, a little
more than two years ago, his practice
has extended into every judicial dis
trict, and into nearly every county
of North Dakota. In the supreme
court of this state, Mr.. Wright has
prepared, briefed and argued, between
sixty and seventy cases.
He has also appeared, not infre
quently, before the supreme courts OF
Minnesota and South Dakota. While
unquestionably a successful trial law
yer, the work in which he has attain
ed specially high degree of profcien
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-06-26

stamps him as man of ability and
character. He is president of the
First National Bank at Bismarck, of
the State Bank at Braddock, and an
other at Wilton, besides being con
nected with other business enterprises
in the city and county in which he
lives.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-06-26
FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR,
C., B. LITTLE.

fOR UNI ed STATES SENATOH,
G. B. LITTLE.
No stricter test of republicanism
should be applied than to a candidate
for this important office. AS against
G.. B. Little of Bismarck are pitted
at least three candidates who will d.
vide the. party vote at the primaries.
Unless one of the four shall receive
40 per cent of the votes of the party
cast, the two receiving the highest
number of votes will be placed upon
the ticket for the purpose Of obtain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
The Confederate Reunion

Birmingham is popular convention city, and the annual reunion of the Confederate Veterans to be held here in June will be attended by thousands of those who fought for the Lost Cause" and by thousands of sons and daughters and other visitors who will take advantage of the cheap railroad fare. With the exception of Richmond, Louisville and New Orleans no cities that have entertained the old veterans could attract the crowds that will come here. Richmond, the capital of the Confederacy, Is rich in memories, relics and landmarks and is adorned with statues of the illustrious dead and monuments commemorating the deeds of the brave. New Orleans is also full of interest in the matter of historic treasures.
 Birmingham was established after the war and is consequently without relics or towering monuments, but among our esteemed pioneers are those who followed Lee and among our dis tinguished and public-spirited citizens of younger generation are the sons of scared veterans. And the com munity as whole is eager for the re- union. The veteran clans, therefore, will meet with spontaneous welcome unsurpassed in any of the other re- union cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14

bring his order of November 1s con- corning his own candidacy up to date, making it read as follows
 I have been informed that certain office holders in your department are proposing to go to the national convention as dele gates in favor of nominating secretatry Taft or certain other candidates for the presidency, or are proposing to procure inducements for such nominations by state conventions This must not be. l wish you to inform such officers as you may find it advisable or necessary to in form in order to carry out the spirit of this instruction that such advocacy of the nomination of any of these candidates will be regarded as a serious violation of official proprlety, and will be dealt with accordingly.
 It was President Cleveland who de. clared that offceholde.s are the agents of the people, not their masters. He went on to tell those officeholders that they had not been invested with the power of arbitrarily managing political affairs.
 If President Roosevelt desires to preserve intact his record of Novem- Der 19 and perpetuate the policy of President Cleveland he should apply his November order at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
Quoted Holy Writ.

The northern preacher who recently called attention to the fact that public speakers no longer quoted holy writ, and thought that lack of familiarity with scripture indicated a decadence of religion has caused considerable comment" said a college professor. "The minister failed to give MT. Bryan and President Roose- welt credit for drawing on the Bible free ly, but as rule political orators do not seem to be such students of scripture as were the masters of debate who lived in ante bellum days. However, Congress man Champ Clark, who delivered a witty speech on Roosevelt and other eminent re- publicans in the House yesterday, has statesman made five distinct Old Testa- ment allusions, and wove them into his remarks with ready grace. He started out with Adam and Eve, pointed to the translation of Elijah in a chariot of fire, brought in the cave of Adullam, referred to the sheaves doing obeisance as seen by Joseph in a dream, and drew simile from Aaron's rod. Besides these direct ref erences to Bible narratives, MT Clark used a number of expressions that had the flavor of scripture. And the Missouri congressman applied holy writ with due reverence and at the same time singular felicity. It was really refreshing to read his speech.'