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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-01
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For Representative
Odc! Eaby Customs.

Among the Parsees when a child is
born a priest takes the place Of the
medicine man. carefully noting down
all details of birth and Calculating its
nativity" to IL nicely. Having gracious
ly consulted the parents. he announces
the child's name. Baptism by water
and by fire follows. the infant being
first dipped in a tub and afterward
taken to church to be held over a
fame
In Persia the baby is laid on the
floor while five names on five different
slips of paper are either tucked under
the edge of the carpet or hidden in the
Koran. The first chapter of this holy
book is then read and slip drawn at
random. The chosen name is confided
to the baby's ear. but lest he should
forget his wee memory is tagged by
fastening the paper to his clothing
Los Angeles Times.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-01
Gives Grant Haser a Jolt.

Walhalla Mountaineer: A number
of influences" seem to be at work
in the mind of our good neighbor,
Grant Hager, of the ST. Thomas Times,
which, if he is not careful, will make
him an inmate of the famous state in
stitution of which he is at present one
of the trustees. He is fearful that the
gathering of some thirty First district
republicans, which was not called but
was purely happening" at Cavalier,
and at which these republicans unan-
imously chose to appeal to Mr.. La
Moure to run for the state senate
again, will be construed as a violation
of the spirit of the primary law. This
might be true had there been call
for such a meeting, which would give
it the dignity of convention SINH
lar to that held by the insurgents at
Grand Forks and which Mr.. Hager at
tended and announced that he repre-
scented the people of Pembina coun-
ty," although not one resident of the
county and requested his representa-
ton. No, friend Hager, the Cavalier
meeting was spontaneous expression
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-01
For State Senator

To the Republican Voters of Burleigh County:
l hereby announce myself . candidate sub
ject to the decision of the republican voters
of Burleigh county at the primary election to
be held for the nomination of candidate to
be voted for at the next general election, for
the Office of state senator for the 9th Legisla-
tive district.
AS my candidacy for nmnation is SUBJ
mitted to. the republican voters of Burleigh
county deem it but fair to them to announce
the principles and Conditions which shall gov
ern me if nominated and elected
First. | am republican and in hearty
accord with the principles and doctrines of the
party, both state, and national and the adj
minstrative policies of Theodore Roosevelt.
Second. Having lived nearly all my life
on farm and being thoroughly convinced
that agriculture is the most important indus
try we have in the state, / shall at all timesi
be earnestly in favor of and shall advocate
and vote for every measure looking to the
6etterment in any manner of the farming
interests of the state.
Third. believe that portion of the state
known as the Missouri Slope should have 3
representative in the national congress and
from viewpoint of availability and looking to
me best interests of this section specially
i favor the candidacy of Hon. G. B. Little for
u. S. senator.
If my candidacy is successful / will faith.
fully serve every interest of Burleigh county
to the best of my ability.
Yours respectfully,
GEO. A. WEIGH.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-01
For State Auditor.

To the Voters of the State of North Dakota I:
l hereby announce myself candidate for
the nomination as republican candidate for
the office of state auditor at the primary
election to ,be held June oath.
In support of my candidacy I have the
following to offer:
want the Office for the position itself and
if elected will make Bismarck my home dur
ing term of Office. 1 will devote all my time
to the work that the affairs of the state
auditors office may at all times be conducted
in businesslike manner and to the salts
faction of the people.
My experience in the work covers period
of three years as clerk, and four years as
deputy to the state auditor. Because of
this actual experience l am thoroughly faml-
lar with the detail and routine work of the
office, and with the work of every board
of which the state auditor is member. Con-
sidering my experience in the work and my
knowledge of the duties pertaining to the
office of the state auditor, I believe myself
fully qualified to hold this responsible posi-
ton.
For "a years 1 have been resident of
North Dakota.
| have never held an elective political
position and I trust you may see fit to ap
prove of my candidacy at this time I am
Very respectfully,
CARL o. JORGENSON
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-01
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION
10 the Republican Electors, State of North

10 the Republican Electors, State of North
In accordance with instructions from the
Republican State Central Committee a con.
vention of delegated representatives of the
Republican Party of this state will be held
It the Opera House in the City of AIno-.
THURSDAY, MAY IA. 1908,
1t II o'clock in the. forenoon, for the pur-
pose OF choosing eight delegates and eight
alternates to represent the state of North
licans called to meet in the city of Chicago
on the 10th day of June, 1908, to nom
mate president and vice president of the
United States; and also to nominate four
next general election, and for the trans
action, OF such other business as may be
brought before it
The basis of representation in said con
Ventlon shall be the average number of votes
cast for the two republican candidates re-
ceiving respectively the highest and lowest
vote IN each county in the state at the last
general al election in 1906 Excluding judges
public instruction and railroad commission.
ers), giving two delegates at large to each
organized county, and one additional dele.
gate for each 100 republican votes or major
traction OF 100 votes, cast for the above of.
hcers at said election, except in the new
counties of Adams, Bowman, Dunn and Het.
finger, which shall be entitled to three dele.
gates each IN addition to the two at large
for each county.
Attention of the various county committees
is called to the fact that the choosing of
delegates to the national convention and the
nomination of presidential electors are exempt.
ed from the provisions of the act of 1907
providing for primary elections, and caucuses
and conventions should be held under the pro.
visions of law existing in the last national
campaign year of 1904. (Sections 59s-6O0 Re-
vised Codes 1869
The different counties in the state will,
under the apportionment herein provided, be
entitled to representation as follows:
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-01
For sscmoer Legislature

To the Voters of Burleigh County and the
Iwenty-seyenth Legislative District OF
North Dakota
hereby announce myself as a candidate for
member of the house of representatives from
the Twenty-seventh Legislative district subject
to the choice of the republican voters at the
general primary election to be held in June
1908, upon the following platform:
First. 1 stand squarely upon the republi
can platform adopted by the last national re-.
publican convention at Chicago and upon the
platform adopted by the republicans Of North
dakota at its last convention held at James,
town.
Second. I am for the election of C. B,
Little of Bismarck for United States senator
because he is resident of my district and his
past political record for eighteen years in the
senate of North Dakota has amply demonstrat
ed that he has always stood for the best in.
terests of the Missouri Slope, and because l
consider him the peer of any candidate now
aspiring to that Office.
Very respectfully,
T. D. HUGHES.
For Member Of Legislature
To the Voters of Burleigh County:
hereby announce my candidacy as a re.
publican for election as member of the
house of representatives and solicit your sup
port and vote at the primary election to be
held in June.
l promise, if elected, to see that, as far
as am able, every person has fair deal :,
and all interests of Burleigh county will be
looked ssH:r to the best of my ability.
Respectfully,
G. w. WOLBERT.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-01
Smallest Deer In the World.

The ''mousedeer'' is the chevrotain.
Sne of the smallest of hoofed animals.
1t stands less than twelve inches in
height at the shoulder. The prevailing
color Of the fur is brown. finely spec
killed. with yellow. The spots are large
and sometimes run into each other and
form stripes. The underparts of the.
body are white. 1t possesses the pecul-
lar iia'ii! of walking on the tips of its
boots. This lends stiffness to the
legs. which has gained for the chevro-
tain the reputation of having no knee
joints 1t has no horns or antlers.
E;lt. rs IN the case Of the musk deer.
TIE male is provided with large canine
teeth or tusks in the upper jaw. 1t is
OF exceedingly timid disposition and
lies hidden III the jungle throughout
the day and only ventures to feed in
the early morning and after dusk in
the evening In captivity this tiny ma
tive Of India is gentle. quite tame, but
always shy.-Chicago Tribune.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-01
Political Feature PAGE

The state committee will pass upon the
rights of those entitled to participate in the
preliminary organization of said convention,
in the forenoon of Wednesday, May 10,
1908. at the Leland Hotel in the city Of
Minot The credentials of all delegates and
all notices Of contests of candidates must be
flied with the chairman or secretary of this
committee on or before the hour designated
herein for the meeting Of the committee to
pass upon the rights of delegates, and no.
uceS of contests must be accompanied by a
written statement of the grounds and condi.
tions of contest. Preference in the order
of hearing and determining contests will be
given in accordance with the dates of filing
OF such notices and statement.
BY order of the republican state central
committee at meeting held in the city of
Fargo, Wednesday, January %, 1908.
L. B. HANNA,
NJ. H. JEWELL, Chairman.
Secretary.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-01
business. Mark the prediction.

business. Mark the prediction.
To which the Dickey County Leade
replies as follows:
Evidently the Times has not as
yet had "hunch" that big Alex"
is down and out on his own mo-
ton, he having resigned as a can
didate for a member of the repub
lican national committee. Big
mare to the insurgents of the
Times ilk. The reason Alex Nc
kenzie is mentioned by the in
surgent press is that it is the only
issue they can find with which to
tight the present republican ad-
the insurgents hop,
one hue and cry. By mentioning
his name in connection with the
republican party and the state adj
ministration, the insurgents hops
to attract enough votes to nomi-
nate the insurgent ticket. McKen-
zieism is their main issue and
nearly all the candidates of the
insurgents have been hand and
glove in close communion with
Alex Mckenzie for years They
have profited by his brains, partak-
en- of his lfberality and bounty, and
now they smite the hand that fed
them. The leader is not defending
Alex Mckenzie. Since he has, of
his own volition, stepped aside to
give others a chance to lead he
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-01
For Member or the Legislature

To the Republican Voters of Burleigh
County:
hereby announce myself as candidate
for member of the house of representatives
from the Twenty seventh district, subject to
your decision at the primaries to be held on
June "a, 1908.
am actively engaged in newspaper work,
and in that work my training has been such
as to familiarize me witt, legislative procedure.
likewise reside upon farm, where carry
on the, practical duties of farmer. Having
thus an insight into both commercial and
agricultural conditions, should I be elected
feel able to do something for the advance
ment of each. If my life among men is
worthy of your approval, I shall be grateful
turn for it, if l should be successful at the
polls, will do all in my power for the bes.
interests OF Burleigh county and the state
OF North Dakota. Yours very respectfully,
E. A. HULL.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-01
For Commissioner End District

To the Voters of the Second Commissioner
District of Burleigh County, North Da
kota:
AT the earnest request of many friends
have consented to be candidate for the
above Office, subject to the decision of the
republican voters of the district at the pri-
niaries to be held in June, 1908.
l am an old resident here and think un-
derstand conditions as they exist.
If | should be nominated and elected I
can only promise to do my very best to give
the county an honest administration.
Respectfully,
HARVEY SMITH.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-01
For Sheriff

voters Of Burleigh county that / am a candi.
date, subject to their approval at the primary
election, for reelection to the Office Of
sheriff of this county.
I am republican, an old citizen and am
now serving my first term as sheriff. Under
the law person can hold this Office bus two
consecutive terms and if my administration
of the Office has been such as to merit nomi.
confidence, and promise the people of this
county to do my duty, promptly, impartially
and fearlessly. l cannot say more; I ought
not to say less.
D. J. McGILLIS.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-01
For Coroner

To the Voters OF Burleigh County:
l hereby. announce myself as candidate
for reelection as coroner of Burleigh county,
subject to the will of the voters at the primary
deavor to serve the people faithfully as
have done in the past and on this record l
ask the support of the electors.
E. G. FIELD.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-01
Lightning as She Saw 1t.

While little Gertrude was looking out
Of window during thunderstorm
she saw a fash of lightning play
along q telegraph wire.
"Oh, mamma" she exclaimed, 81
just saw piece Of the sun fall down
from the sky!"-New York Press.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-01

ceases to be an issue. The Times
which pretends to be so holy.
sanctimonious and so pure polit-
lcally, would, if it were honest, re-
fuse to support Andrew Miller for
attorney general Miller is the
man whom Attorney General Nc
Cue fired from his Office for being
a traitor to the prohibition cause,
he being the friend of pigs while
in the employ of the state to pres
ecute.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-01
For County Treasurer

To the Voters of Burleigh County:
l hereby announce myself as candidate 1
the office of county treasurer, subject
the decision of the republican voters at I
primary election to be held in June. I ];
familiar with the records of that Office a
solicit your support for the same.
Yours truly,
WALTER E. SELLENS.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-01
Liquor License or Tax Notice

Notice is hereby given that a gov.
eminent tax receipt for special tax on
the business of retail liquor dealer was
issued to Bismarck Drug Co. OF Bis
marck, North Dakota, on the 31st day
OF January, A. d., 1908, which said
tax receipt is posted in the store build.
ing. MCGOWAN block" located on lot
No. IA, block 4s. of original plat, city
OF Bismarck, North Dakota, at No.
OF Main street, which said building is
owned by Thos. MCGOWAN, and Bis.
marck Drug Co. is the lessor of said
property, where said tax receipt is
posted.
Dated the 18th day of February, A.
D., 1908.
BISMARCK DRUG co.
Holder of said Government Receipt
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-01

To the Voters of North Dakota
| hereby announce myself as candidate
on the republican ticket for the Office of at
torney general
If elected, l will give all my time and per
sonal attention to the business of the state,
and to the best of my ability, conscentiously
discharge the duties pertaining to the ONCE.
Respectfully yours,
ANDREW MILLER,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-01
For County Commissioner

To the Voters Of the Second Commissioner
District, Burleigh County:
hereby announce myself as candidate,
subject to the republican primary, for the
office of county commissioner from the Second
Commissioner district at the solicitation of
long residence as farmer of this county
makes familiar with the needs of the
district and, if nominated and elected,
pledge my best efforts for the interests of the
A. D. CoRDNER.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-01
For County Treasurer

To the Voters of Burleigh County:
l hereby announce myself as candidate
the decision of the republican electors at the
primary election to be held June "a, 1908 I
am taxpayer and a native of Burleigh county
and have resided here all my life. If nomi-
Office my entire personal attention.
VIM. F. FORTUNE.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-01

taxpayer for years. I have served on the
police force OF Bismarck, was deputy sheriff
under E. Z. Taylor, also under H. r Bogue
This experience would enable me to go into
the Office with a knowledge of its duties
at the solicitation OF friends and neishbors
and if elected | agree to give the people
OF this county the best service my energy
and ability will permit
JOHN L. HUBERT.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-01
For County Commissioners

To the Voters of Burleigh County:
hereby announce myself as candidate
for county commissioner from the Second
district, subject to the will of the republican
voters at the coming primaries.
have been a resident of Burleigh county
rs years and feel that 1 will be able to serve
the people of the district and county intell-
gently and we'll, and to this end I pledge
my best efforts.
TRUE S. WORLDORF.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-01
Excusahle.

II suppose" remarked the coy wild
ow, that you are not an advocate of
early marriage?"
ooh, yes, am" replied the scanty
haired bachelor.
'Then," continued the c. W., "why is
It you are still bachelor?"
That's quite another matter" an
swered the bachelor. .sThe only mar
riages believe in are early ones, be-
cause there is some excuse for youth
ful follies. - Chicago News.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-01
For Register of Deeds

&c the Voters of Burleigh County:
hereby. respectfully announce myself as =
candidate for reelection to the Office of regis.
republican voters at the primary election to Be
held June "a, 1908.
], T.. PETERSON.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-01
For Register of Deeds

To the Voters of Burleigh County:
This is. to. announce myself as candidate
for the office Of register Of deeds of Burlrigh
county, North Dakota, subject to the decision
of the republican voters at the primary cleo
ton to be held on June "a, 1908.
JOHN F. FORT.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-01
Candidate for Sheriff.

To the Voters of Burleigh County:
l hereby announce myself as candidate for
sheriff of Burleigh county, subject to the decision
of the democratic voters at the primary election
to be held June "a, 1909. I am farmer, and have
been resident of Ecklund township for the past
| eight years.
]. M. Thompson.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-01

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.-... For States Attorney
To the Voters of Burleigh County:
] am a candidate for nomination on the
republican ticket states attorney and if
elected will p,rto the duties of the Office
in accordance with the oath of office.
B. AUGIR.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-01
For County JUDGE

10 the Voters of Burleigh County:
hereby announce myself as a candidate
tor reelection to the office of county Judge,
subject to the republican voters at the pri.
maries next June.
NJ. j. MCKENZIE.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-01
For County Treasurer

10 the rorers Of Burleigh County:
hereby announce myself republican
candidate for county treasurer, subject to
the decision of the primary election to be
held in June. was born in Dakota in
1875, am married man and also a tax
payer. If elected l agree to give the people
of the county the best service my energy
anu ability will permit.
Yours truly,
CARL r. KOSITZKY.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-01
For Sheriff

To the Voters of Burleigh County:
hereby announce myself as candidate
for the Office of sheriff of Burleigh county,
subject to the decision of the voters at the
primary election to be held in June
years and :rust that my record is SUFFICIENT
guarantee for the future.
WILLIAM O'HARA.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-01
For Sheriff

10 the Voters of Burleigh County:
l hereby announce myself as a candidate
tor the Office of sheriff of Burleigh county,
subject to the decision of the voters of the
county. l am an old resident, HAVING come
to this county in 1879 and have been a heavy
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-01
For States Attorney

To the Voters of Burleigh County:
hereby announce myself as a candidate
county, North Dakota, subject to the decision
of the republican voters at the primary cleo
ton to be held on June "a, 1908.
II elected 1 will perform the duties of the
office without fear or favor, and upon this
WILLIAM F. COCHRANE,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-01
Y L. HUBERT.
For Sheriff

10 the Voters of Burleigh County:
l respectfully announce my candidacy for
friends of Burleigh county for their support
| have lived II years here. Have German
and English education. Occupation farmer.
near Baldwin. If nominated and elected, will
serve in that Office the best possible for county
and state.
JULIUS MEYERS.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-01
For Clerk Of District Court

To the Voters of Burleigh County:
| hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the Office of clerk of the district court
subject to the decision of the voters at the
primary, held June a. 1908.
CHARLES KAISER.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-01
For County JUDGE

To the Voters Of Burleigh County:
hereby. announce myself as a candidate
tor the office of county judge of Burleigh
at the primary election to be held in June.
have been and still am resident Of
Clear Lake. If elected I will do my best to
serve the people faithfully and attend to the
duties of the Office.
IOHN p TANDRFPC
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-01

To the Voters of Burleigh County:
hereby desire to announce my candidacy
for reelection to the office of county superin.
tendent of schools subject to the decision of
the republican voters at the primary election
to be held on the oath day of next june
c. L. VIGNESS,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-01
For County Auditor

To the Voters of Burleigh County:
| hereby announce to you that I am again
a candidate for the Office of county auditor,
subject to the decision of the republican voters
at the primary election to be held on June
"A, 1905.
I. w. HEALY