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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1908-07-16
Will INTRODUCE BILL
FOR IRRIGATION FARMERS
Senator McCumber Favors Doubling Time for Payments
on Irrigation Farms--This Would Cut Rate per
Acre Down One Half.

The Senator also stated that he
favored extending the payments
for this year over to next year or
dividing it equally among the 9th
er assessments. He is now work
ing on a bill for both of these
points, namely, the extending of
the time to twenty years and con-
tinuing this years payment over
to next year or dividing it among
the other payments and he will in
troduce this bill in the house next
fall. The Senator stated that he
felt confident he could succeed in
getting this bill through and if he
does it means a great deal to those
owning land under the ditch.
Everyone could easily pay 1926
for the water and with the first
payment continued they should
certainly be able to make good.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1908-07-16

Senator P. j. McCumber was a
visitor in our city yesterday and
while here he took occasion to
look over the irrigation project.
The Senator is deeply interested
in this work and asked a great
many questions regarding the
payments, how the plant was
working, etc. In an interview
with the editor of this paper Sen
ator McCumber said that he con-
sidered the payments too high.
He favors extending the time from
ten to twenty years thus making
the payment per acre each year
just half what it is now. The as
sessment now amounts to some
thing like $3.50 in all. Extend
ing the time to twenty years
would make 1925 to pay per year.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1908-07-16
FOR
HOMESTEADERS
RULING OF GENERAL LAND OFFICE IA
VORABLE TO HOMESTEADERS ON
PROOF MADE BEFORE MAY
2908.

Crookston. Minn., July 13.
The United States land Office at
Crookston has received a decision
from the general land Office at
Washington that will place about
200, 900 acres of land throughout
the north country in this district
alone under private cultivation
and ownership.
A decision was made in the Fred
Liggett case of January 70, 1907,
by the general land Office at Wash
ington holding that the applicant
for final proof must show FOUR
teen months actual continuous
residence on the land Immediately
preceding the date of proof. A
number of communication proofs in
this district we're rejected by the
general land Office after having
been approved by the U. S. land
Office at Crookston based on the
contents of that decision.
The new order based on the
general act of congress Of May
20, 1908, directs the approval OF
all such proofs where the local
office had issued a final certificate
prior to the passage of the act OF
congress and where proof showed
eight months residence within the
year prior to making the proof.
This, however, only applies to
proofs made prior to May 20, 1905
| when the act was passed and only
on proofs approved then by the
local land offices. The effect ot
this new condition will be q loosen.
ing of the hard bonds that have
heretofore hindered the actions Of
the northern homesteader.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1908-07-16
MUST PAY FOR
ITS PATIENTS
COUNTY MUST PAY FOR CARE OF Pa
TENTS BY STATE-DEClSlON OF
STATE WIDE IMPORTANCE.

Fargo, July II. According to.
a decision handed down this morn
ING by Judge G. A. Pollock, in
the district court, the state law,
which provides that each county
shall pay 500 to the state for
every patient kept at the insti-
tute for the predetermined at
Grafton, is not unconstitutional
and the money can be collected.
This decision was made in the
tsst case which was brought by
County Auditor. A. G. Lewis Of
Cass county, who claimed that the
law was contrary to the state con-
stitut1on of North Dakota because
it was virtually double taxation,
and on several other GROUNDS.
The case is of state wide impor-
tance and the decision will be re-
ceived with interest all over North
Dakota.
This same question arises in the
matter Of collection for the care of
insane patients at the jamestown
asylum as the law is practically
the same governing both institu-
tions and had the decision been
the other way, or if the decision is
reversed by the supreme court,
the counties can then refuse to
pay for the care of the patients at
Jamestown on the same grounds.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1908-07-16

of Kern; Colorado, through ex-
Gov. Thomas, placed in nomina-
ton Charles A. Towne of New
York; Connecticut presented
Archibald Mcneil and Georgia,
Clark Howell. The names of
Judge George Gray of Delaware
and of John Mitchell of Illinois
were not presented, owing to the
positive reqnests of those gentle
men not to have their names 60
before the convention. For a
time it looked as though ballot
would be required. But the
steady line of states which joined
in seconding Kern's nomination
soon made it apparent that the
chances of all other candidates had
been extlnguished. Mr.. Towe in
person was the first candidate to
recognize the decisive nature of
the Kern movement, and in a ring
ing speech he withdrew his name
from consideration and pledged
his support to the ticket of Bryan
and Kern. Withdrawals quickly
followed from the supporters of
Howell of Georgia and Mcneil of
Connecticut, leaving the Indiana
candidate alone in the field. The
withdrawal of the Connecticut can
didate was accompanied by mo-
tion that the nomination of Kern
be made by acclamation. The mo-
tion was carried with deafening
shout, and the great assemblage
broke into clamorous demonstra-
tion on the accomplishment of its
work and the completion of the
democratic national ticket.
The nomination was made at
4:23 o'clock and the convention
thereupon adjourned without date.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1908-07-16

The Commercial Club held
meeting in the court house Mon
day evening and the members talk
ed over several important subjects,
among them being the proposed
Methodist Hospital. Judging
from reports the committee on Sc
lecting the place for this hospital
believe we have the best site and
with some good hard work on the
part of our citizens we may land
the hospital. The building will
be something like 80 by 100 feet,
three stories with basement. 1t
will hold 100 patients and the To-
eating of such an institution here
means a great deal to our city.
All the members at the meeting
Monday night were in favor of
making the Methodist people q
proposition. It was decided to
have the president appoint a COM
mittee of five to look up site and
then call a meeting.
We have had with us during the
past couple of weeks DR.. j. A.
jackson of Madison, Wisconsin.
He has practised for great many
years and knows the value to q
town of a first class hospital. We
take pleasure in printing the fol-
lowing communication from the
doctor regarding the hospital
question:
Williston, N. D., July Is, 1905
Editor of the Williston Graphic.
SIR
Being here on visit l have
heard recently that the Methodist
Episcopal Church of North OAK
ota, intend to establish a large
thoroly equipped up to date hos
pital at this place, provided they
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1908-07-16
SURPLUS POLICE CHIEFS

Grand Forks, N. D., July g.
Mayor j. D. Taylor last night
for the second time presented the
name of Odin OVERLY for chief Of
police, and the council by a vote
of 8 to decided against confrma-
tion. After the meeting the
Mayor appointed OVERLY to serve
a interim.
Litigation is promised as the
ordinance is asserted by opponents
of OVERLY to provide that when a
candidate has twice failed to be
confirmed he cannot again be
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1908-07-16
BALL STRICKEN
WITH APOPLEXY
ATTORNEY FRANK BALL OF FARGO
STRICKEN WITH AP0PLEXY..NEAR
DEATHS D0OR---LATER,
BALL DEAD

Fargo, N. d., July 13-Attorney
Frank A. Ball, one of Fargo,s
young lawyers, was suddenly
stricken with appoplexy at his
home, 624 Ninth street south, at
5 o'clock this morning. His con-
dition is very precarious, and it is
doubtful if he will survive the
day. This affection came as a
great shock to his family and to
the entire community, as he was
rather a young man and to all ap-
pearances was in the best of
health. It is thought that the in
tense heat of the past week may
have had something to do with
bringing on the stroke.
DR.. E. M. Darrow, who is at
tending Mr.. Ball, stated this af-
ternoon that his condition was
about the same, and that while
very serious, there are some
chances for his his recovery.
Later Attorney Frank A. Ball,
who was stricken with apoplexy
passed to the great beyond at 9:45
O'Clock Monday evening at his
home. He was in an unconscious
condition from the time that he
was stricken until the end came.
At the bedside of the dying man
were his wife, parents, brothers
and sisters, VINO kept their vigil
in tears and silence, hoping with
strong hearts for the recovery of
the man that was stricken while
yet in the prime of life. The end
came. peacefully and without a
tremor, the patient slowly sinking
into that state that knew no awak-
ening.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1908-07-16
DEMAND CHIEF
HACEN'S REMOVAL
FIREMAN and ENGINEERS ADOPT RESO-
LUTl0NS REQUESTING HACEN'S
IMMEDIATE REMOVAL

Minot, July 14-The Brother.
hood of Locomotive Firemen and
Engineers, Mouse River Lodge in
regular session, July 10, adopted
the following resolution:
We, the members of this lodge
do hereby delare ourselves greatly
opposed to the action of the police
officers of the city Of Minot and
their treatment of Fireman Nc
Kay, who is an inoffensive citizen
Of this city and an employee of
the Great Northern Railroad COM
pany, and who was arrested and
brutally beaten by said officers
without provocation; Therefore,
Be 1t
Resolved, that we protest
against their action in this case
and we appeal to the city council
and Mayor to remove the Offend
ing officers and appoint men in
their stead who will recognize the
rights of a peaceful citizen to walk
the streets of Minot without fear
of being assaulted, and be it fur
ther,
Resolved, That a copy of this be
spread upon the minutes of this
meeting and a copy be printed in
the Minot daily papers and that
copy be fled with the city council
and Mayor of Minot, North Da-
kOta.
Chas. Lee, Master.
Frank Suntley, Secretary.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1908-07-16
Foot Crushed.

George Acratas, Greek labor
er working at the Great Northern
round house, had his foot caught
and badly crushed in the turn Ia
ble Sunday morning. DR.. Van
Dyke was called and found the
foot so badly crushed that it had
to be taken off.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1908-07-16

brought before council. Mayor
Taylor's legal advisors have in
formed him that the ordinance is
unconstitutional and he can keep
OVERLY in Office by appointing him
from one council meeting to anoth-
er.
In the meantime, j. w. Lowe,
chief for eight years, maintains
that he is still in the office and that
OVERLY is a tresspassor, Lowe
declares he cannot be removed ur-
til his successor has been confirm
ed by the council.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1908-07-16
WILLIST0N MAY GET
METHODIST HOSPITAL
Commercial Club Holds Meeting and Talks Over Methodist
Hospital Possibilities-Conmittee Appointed
Letter From Prominent Visitor

meet with sufficient encourage
ment. Now, if this is true, l
wish to say that in my opinion the
citizens and doctors of Williston
and vicinity, cannot afford to let
this splendid opportunity go by
unheeded and l think every effort
should be made to induce these peo-
pie to locate their hospital here.
The advantages of fully equip
ped and we'll managed hospital are
very great. To the people it af-
fords an opportunity in case of
sickness to avail themselves of
better care and treatment than is
usually possible at home. And
when every surgical treatment is
required the benefits are immense
ly greater. 1t also benefits the
doctors themselves by raising the
tone of the profession and i'm
proving the medical atmosphere
and does much to weed out quack-
cry and get rid of indolent and
slethful methods of practice. At
the same time it stimulates every
medical man to do his best, while
the hospital itself affords the med
ical man and the surgeon the
proper place to do better work
than ordinary.
Further more properly run,
self sustaining hospital is of de-
cided financial benefit to the To-
cality. Many things are required,
much of which can be bought or
supplied by the local dealers and
merchants. Considerable help is
required in various ways and quite
a sum of money changes hands in
the running of a large hospital.
Each sick person from a distance,
usually brings one or more friends
or relatives every one. of whom
must be boarded, lodged and sup
piled in many ways with such
things as are needed for their
present wants, and other articles
too numerous to mention, which
they require to take back home
with them. In addition to the
hospital, am told the Methodists
intend to establish a nurses train
ing school, which of itself involves
an influx of very desirable peo-
pie who will temporarily, and
some permanently, make Willis
ton their home. All of which
means more than time or space
permit Of enumerating.
! A hospital capable of accom-
modating upwards Of a hundred
patients including board, meals,
nursing, doctors fees, outside ex-
penditures for patients and friends
livery, ETC., together with the
training school, means in one way
or another, paying out a large
sum of money during the year. |
should say in my opinion from
fifty to hundred thousand dol
lars.
Begging pardon for obtruding,
Yours Respectfully,
j. A. jackson.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1908-07-16

McCloud & Neville will be at
the Bijou theatre all next week.
They are the only harp, song and
dance artists on the American
stage today.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1908-07-16

Denver, July 11.-The demo-
cratic national convention con-
cluded it's labor late this afternoon
by the nomination of John Worth
Kern of Indiana for vice presi-
dent, completing che ticket on
which William Jennings Bryan
was made the nominee for presi-
dent during the early hours Of
yesterday morning.
The nomination of Kern was
made by acclamation amid the re-
sounding cheers of delegates and
spectators. No ballot was neces-
sary as the tide of sentiment had
set irresistibly toward the Indiana
candidate, state after state regis
tering their delegations in his
favor, and all other candidates
withdrawing before the universal
demand for his nomination.
The convention, after adjourn
ing at daylight with the nomina-
ton of Mr.. Bryan, resumed its
session at D. M, with power
full undercurrent alread in motion
toward the nomination of Kern for
second place. On the call of
states, Indiana presented the name
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1908-07-16
BRYAN AND KERN WERE
NOMINATED BY DEMOCRATS
Williams Jennings Bryan Was the Whole Thing---J. w.
Kern Will be Running Mate---C Convention
Most Notable in History of Party

Denver July William Jen-
nings Bryan of Nebraska was
nominated for the third time for
the office of president Of the
United States by the democratic
national convention at 4:3O
O'clock this morning amid scenes
of frenzied enthusiasm. The re-
suit came after an all night session
which was kept in a constant state
of tumoil up to the eliminating
moment when the Nebraska leader
was proclaimed the choice of the
convention as the democratic
bearer.
The nomination was made on
the first and only ballot, the vote
standing: William j. Bryan 1924;
Governor johnson As; Judge
George Gray 593.
The announcement of the vote
was the signal for a wild domon-
stration, equalling in turbulence,
if not in duration the record
breaking display which on We'd
nesday afternoon greeted the first
mention of Bryan's name in the
convention. The scene within the
amphatheatre at the moment the
nomination was made was one Of
stirring animation. From pit to
dome the vast building was pack
ed with ten thousand people,
thinned out in the remoter galleries
after hours of waiting and intense
discomforts of the hot night.
Twice before the throng had
been moved into mad estacy.
First by the speech placing the
name of Bryan in nomination, anc
again when that of Governor
johnson of Minnesota was pro
posed. But these manifestations
paled before eliminating outburst!
of emotion.
As the announcement of the
Nebraskan's actual nomination
was made, the whole assemblagt
rose en- masse, waving flags, hand
kerchiefs, newspapers, hats ane
coats, anything and everything
which hands could lay upon tt
wave aloft or hurl in the air
while a bedlam of sound poured
out from those ten Thousand
throats in exultant yell, cat calls
gomanche war hoops, with tn
added din of shrieking horns, tn
roar Of megaphones, and tn
strains of the band playing anexul
tant anthem.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-07-23
TAFT SPEECH IS FINISHED.
Notification Address Given Final Ser.l
tlny-Golfs with ingalls,.

Hot Springs, Va, July 1S.-Candi.
date Taft was in his Office Friday, 90.
ing over and correcting the first draft
of his speech of acceptance which was
completed. M. E. Ingalls,, formerly
president Of the Chesapeake & Ohio
Railway Company, arrived here Fri.
day afternoon and contested game
of golf with Mr.. Taft. Mr.. Ingalls, has
q record as golf player and has
scored very low on the links here. His
prominence in the financial world sug.
gested his visit might have special po-
ntical significance, but it has been
his practice to occupy his cottage near
the homestead at this time of the
year. .-~.
Fairhaven, Lincoln, Neb., July 49,
Another day Of comparative quiet was
spent by Mr.. Bryan Friday. A few
struggling delegates on the way
home from the convention called upon
him and paid their respects. The slo-
gan of Fairview is "Organize Bryan
and Kern club" and departing visit
ors all are made to realize that they
must get out the voters in November
In order to secure Democratic vic.
tory. .,..v.. F.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-07-23
BRUTAL ATTACK
Mrs. Florence Hutchins Of Minneapo.
lis Is the Victim.

Minneapolis, July 1s.-stealing In
to the house about o'clock yester-
day morning, and entering the room
of Mrs. Florence Hutchins, 10 years
old, residing with her sister, Mrs.
Henry Smith, 2639 Thirteenth avenue
south, a man whose identity 10 I'M
known to the police, brutally at-
tackled the sleeping woman by kick
ing her in the back with his shoe,
hitting her on the head with blunt
instrument and then pouring guam
tity of carbolic acid over her face,
horribly burning her. The man then
escaped. .
The attack was accomplished 90
quickly and quietly that Mr.. and
Mrs. Smith, who slept in an adjoin.
ing room knew nothing of it until
Mr.. Smith heard the bottle dashed to
the floor. :...u.. -
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-07-23
Doukhobors.

Winnipeg, July Is. Ten Northwest
mounted police made Q raid on the
sDoukhobor compound near Yorkton,
Saskatchewan, 70 arrest twelve ring
leaders 81 the band Of : humid con.
3dnsd thsfs ~ tho government. The
entire Doukhobor. band fought flsrce--
u Tor three hours with cordwood
sticks and other weapons, butt were
hammered down. Six men md III
wonsn wsre sent 70 the Northern
snit ntiaxy, this being the policy
adoptsd ~ Canada to break % TIL
elass of wand ering vagrants.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-07-23

July 2-July %.
CITATION FOR HEARING ON
PETITION FOR ADMINISTRA-
TION.
Estate of Guleck Olson. Decedent.
State of Minnesota, County Of
Marshall. In Probate Court. In
the Matter of the Estate of Guleck
Olson, Decedent.
The State of Minnesota to Kris
tine Gunderson. Maria Christensen.
MARITIME Christensen. and all persons
istration of the estate of said dece-
dent: The petition of Kristine
Gunderson, having been filed in this
court. representing that Guleck
Olosn, then resident of the County
uf Marshall. State of Minnesota.
died 1ntesta on the Goth day of
June. 1908: and praying that letters
of administration of his estate be
granted to Daniel S. Christensen, of
Lansford, North Dakota: and the
court having fixed the time and
place for hearing said petition !:
THEREFORE. YOU, AND EACH
OF YOU, are hereby cited and re-
uuired to show cause, If any YOU
have: before this court at the Pro-
bate Court Rooms. in the City of
Warren. in the County of Marshall,
State of Minnesota, on the 25th day
of july, 1908. at ten O'Clock A. NJ.
why said petition should not be
grandted.
Witness. the Judge of said Court,
and the Seal of said court, this 3Oth
day of June, 1908.
Peter II. Holm.
court Seal). Probate Judge.
julius }. Olson.
Attorney for Petitioner.
Warren, MINI.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-07-23
Matter of the Estate of Johannes
Franzen. Decedent.

Matter of the Estate of Johannes
Franzen. Decedent.
The State of Minnesota to Hannah
Lovisa Franzen. Leonard G. FraEzen.
Maria Eufrosine Franzen. Rnth
Franzen. Carl Franzen. Jaquette
Franzen, and all persons inter
ested in the allowance and pro-
bate of the will Of said de-
cedent: The petition of Leonard
g. Franzen. being duly filed in this
court. representing, that Johannes
Franzen. then a resident of the
County of Marshall. State of Mime
sofa. died on the 10Th day of April,
1908. leaving last will and testa-
ment which is presented to this
court with said petition. and pray
ing that said instrument be allowed
as the last will and testament of
said decedent, and that letters of
Administration with the Will an
nexed be issued thereon to said
Leonard Franzen. NOW THERE
FORE. You and each of. you, are
hereby cited aud required to show
cause, if any you have. before this
court. at the Probate Court Rooms.
in the City of Warren. County Of
Marshall. State Of Minnesota. on the
lst day of August. 1908. at ten
O'Clock A. M. why the prayer of
said petition should not be granted. g.
Witness. the Honorable Peter H.
Holm. Judge of said court. and the
seal of said court. this 9Th day of
July. 1908.
Peter H. Holm.
court Seal. Judge.
julius J. Olson.
for Petitioner,
Warren Minnesota.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-07-23
HEAVY GAS FLOW STRUCK
Presence Of Oil Farther Down 10 Indi
Gated by Developments.

Watertown. s. D., July 1s.-The
drills in the Codington county oil
fields struck heavy vein Of natural
gas late yesterday afternoon, and
with every foot that the big drill
goes deeper the gas issues in greater
volume from the opening. The oil
men are enthusiastic, a. the presence
of such strong flow Of gas points
with almost certainty to the pres
enoe of oil further down.
The company is maintaining the
secrecy regarding the depth Of the
drill, the nature Of the strata pene-
trated, and the general prospects of
the experiment, but any one passing
within half mile of the well 10 at
tracted by the strong odor of gas.