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says: Nearly seven hundred employees
of the armory filled Graves Hall last
night to listen to speeches by representa-
tives of the national league of employees
of navy yards. naval stations, arsenals
and gun factories of the United States,
who are here to organize the local armor-
ers. and who explained the aims and work
of the league. Cards were given out for
those to sign who favor the formation of
local branch, and about 300 of these
were returned last night. Owing to
scarcity of pencils, many took their cards
away with them and they will be sub
mitted later on
The object of the league in organizing
is to promote matters that vitality affect
the government employees. such as the
compensation act, the Saturday half hoi-
iday weekly payments and old-age pen
sions. The Brooklyn, Boston, Philadel-
phia and Portsmouth navy yards. the
WATERFOWL arsenal and the government
Establishments at Norfolk and Pensacola
are in the league. At Rock Island, Ill,
there is an organization, but 1t is not
affiliated with the league.
Representative Gillett, one of the speak
ers, expressed his belief that the organi
cation of government employees was a
good thing, although he did not specify
what kind of an organization he would
recommend the local armorers to form.
He had met President Cain in Washing
ton and had worked with him. He had
asked Gen. Crozier. chief of the ordnance
bureau, what he thought of labor organi-
cation among government workers. The
general replied that he favored 1t, and
was willing to be quoted to that effect.
AS personal convenience Mr.. Gillett
testified that an organization would be a
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great help to him, it would supply him
with Information at all times as to the
needs of the armory. He said that emer-
, gencies had arisen i'm the past when he
felt that he would like to know the feel
ing of his constituency SO far as the
element was concerned. and he had no
official source to get it. When the matter
of the employers liability act came up at
the last Congress and its application to
government employees was considered he
had to depend on individuals for informal
ton. Had there been such an organiza-
ton i'm existence a the one contemplated
he could have deferred to opinion as Off
cially expressed in a meeting. for he was
not certain at the time whether the bill
provided sufficiently for the interest of
armorers. and he should have been glad
To ask them whether they would be will
ing to accept its provisions or desired to
have it thrown out and more sweeping
reforms made. He also called attention
of the city of Springfield To the danger
from the completion of the Rock Island
armory Rock Island is favOrably stu
ated in the center of the country and has
better water power than Springfield, and
there is possibility that it may get some
of the work that a local branch of the
league could keep in this city. There is a
possibility that the success of the Rock
Island arsenal may be developed at the
sacrifice OF local interests, and he believes
that with a federation on the lookout for
Sprngfields interest this thing would be
better guarded against. The organization
could also keep him in touch with any
movements that threatened 10 impair the
efficiency of the local armory.
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John Mitchell. most prominent men,
Der of the miners union of the
United States and vice president of
the American Federation of Labor. who
has been noted for his conservatism and
clear hea dedness has something to say
in the current official organ of the fed
GRAFTON. and he has said it under his own
signature. His subject is organized Ia
Dor in politics. or Iabors Political
Duty" After declaring that the work
ingmen should reward their friends and
rebnke their enemies. he says the atti-
tude of the wage earners is the out,
growth Of long years Of agitation and
training
Then Mr.. Mitchell adds:
cit is not, as many appear to belfeVe.
a departure from the we'll defined policy
of the trade union movement. 1t IS
rather the elimination Of the teachings
of the leaders of economic thought who
have refused political preferment them
selves. in order that the whole move
ment might develop and crystalline. AMI
they not be open to the charge OF selfish
personal motives.
1T is true that to those who are rest
less and impatient. to those who have
suffered grievous injustice. the move
ment has seemed unnecessarily slow and
indefinite. Yet when one considers the
QlSCOfQant, heterogeneous elemelltS VI
which society is composed, the wonder
is not that We have made SO little ad-
vance. but that we have progressed 90
far. There has been no backward step.
no recession in the unceasing struggle
for better social and economic conditions.
On the contrary. each year and each gen.
Grafton marks some forward step in the
direction of the goal to which We strive.
The present year offers more hope and
promise OF greater achievements both In
the economic and the political fields than
has been recorded in the past.
AT this juncture it may not be amiss
to say word of warning to those of our
number who may be over impetuous or
who may seek political advantage for
personal ends. No workingman should
receive support or countenance unless he
has proved by his previous work and
conduct that he is of such a standard
Of integrity and intelligence that he will
when elected to Office command the re-
spect and challenge the admiration Of
all fair-minded citizens. In other words.
there must not be a mad scramble for
office. And more important than all else,
the political movement must not be made
paramount to the economic effort Our
organizations must be maintained unim-
paired; they would be just as essential
to our safety and our welfare II we con-
trolled the machinery Of government as
they are today
James Duncan, first vice president of the
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American Federation Of Labor. In a state
ment Oh labor in politics and the ap-
prOa ching Labor day and its sisnifican nee,
says: The progress Of an economic move
ment can be measured by the opposition
to it. When the activities of the workers
for betterment were simmeing. as il
were. and either for lack of numbers.
leadership or power were not much in
evidence. the nOn-producing rich and the
corporation attorney patted such a move
ment on the back or ignored it. With
time came advancement. The things for
which the workers were dubbed or i'm
prisoned few years ago are now recog-
nized. The new demands Of organized
labor encountered opposition from the
same sources. but by other methods.
TWENTY-FIVE years ago." Vice President
Duncan continued. ut was difficult to get
a report into daily paper about a labor
meeting, but this has changed. At first
only adverse reports were published but
evolution is doing it's part, and even now
In literary circles and in public halls eco
Monies are more discussed than all other
subjects.
Education and commerce make and
keep country great. and that which
tends to their improvement helps the ma
ton On this foundation all else is built.
True. the political arena makes the most
noise. but politics or the system of gov
eminent is simply the method of the state
to administer certain rules for the main
commerce. II unalloyed justice between
man and man were as evident al political
trickery is abundant. there would be less
need for regulative law, consequently as
between economics and politics the former
Is the greater. AS a means to an end
however the workers, while relying on
political organizations, but should and will
the non-prOducing schemers to control
political organization, but should and will
in time extend the same ennobling in
fluence to politics they have given to eco
Monies. This requires education and con-
fidence, time and vigilance. but he who
diagnoses differently has not clear con-
ception Of the philosophy of the labor
movement.
"In recent years effort has been made by
those whose God is the dollar to attack
popular government by trying to divide
the people into classes. Perpetuation of
democracy and the safeguarding of the
republic depend upon tn common people
Van Cleave said at the Chicago republican
convention. What do labor men want
here? Let them 60 to the democratic con-
vention at Denver, where they belong!
If his exclamation means anything it is
that the interests control the republican
party and would forbid 1t to listen to a
committee of workingmen.
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w. B. MOSES & SONS, St., Cor. 1 1tfn.

the family and is transferable to any
other person i'm case the house is sold
or the head of the family dies or for
any reason cannot use it.
Home of Ambassador James Bryce
Belfast has had many distinguished
sons in addition to those whom I have
already named. but none more eminent
and useful than James Bryce, British
ambassador to Washington. who was born
here May ~. 1888. and shares with
Lord Kelvin the honor of being the most
famous of all Belfasters. lie went from
here young man to the University of
Glasgow. and there developed his ex-
traordinary mental and physical energy.
From Glasgow he went to Oxford. where
he took his degree in 1861. and then to
Heidelberg to perfect himself IN German.
in which he is thorough scholar We
next find him In London studying law
where he was called to the bar In 1861
and Immediately recognized for his legal
ability and learning. Only three years
later he was invited TO accept the Regus
professorship of law at Oxford which he
held from 1870 to 1892. In the meantime
he was the busiest man in England and
engaged in the greatest variety of activi-
ties. He was writing history. exploring
Iceland, climbing Mount Ararat. making
records in the Alpine Club, studying Ire
land, running for parliament serving as
parliamentary secretary for foreign at
fairs and afterward as chancellor of the
duchy of Lancaster
And all this time. when he was not
doing anything else. he was writing books.
and almost all of his works are rega rded
As the best books ever written upon the
subjects of which they treat. The Ameri-
can Commonwealth is acknowledged to be
the best account of our institutions ever
penned by a foreigner. The Holy Roman
Empire is model of historical litera-
ture, while Mr.. Bryce's other books. on a
variety of subjects. are of equal rank in
scholarship and literary merit.
Rev. Dr. John Hall.
The late Rev. DR.. John Hall. in his day
the most eminent Presbyterian divine in
America, was born at Armagh, where
Cardinal Logue. the Roman Catholic
primate of Ireland, presides over the
ancient see Of st. Patrick. DIR. Hall was
born in 1879; entered Belfast College
when he was only thirteen years old, and
although the youngest of his class, ranked
first i'm scholarship, and took the largest
number of prizes. He studied theology
at the Presbyterian Seminary here. and
when he was only twenty-five years old
became pastor of the First Church at
Armagh. his native town. In 1895 he was
called to Dublin as pastor of the Rutland
Square Presbyterian Church. and appoint
ed commissioner of education for Ireland.
In 1867 he was sent to the United States
as n delegate to the general assembly, and
created such a favorable impression that
he Immediately received a call to the
pulpit of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian
Church of New York, which he accepted
and occupied the rest of his life.
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In recent statement Rev Charles Stel-
Gle of the Presbyterian Church and a fra
ternaI delegate to labor unions declared
this to be IAN era of the common man.
Slowly, but surely he says, 1.-The work.
ingman is coming to his own. No power
on earth can stop his onward march. The
employing class may pit race against
race and creed against creed. but the
toiler has seen through the smoke of bat
tie the real issues that are being fought"
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communication from Springfield,
Mass. received hv John Ri9alas Of this city
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Moses 14th annual Sept. sale.-AdvG.
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the family and is transferable to any
other person i'm case the house is sold
or the head of the family dies for
any reason cannot use it,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-02-27
G. A. johnson for Governor
Mnot Attorney Announced His Candidacy for the Nomin
alton to the Most Important Office in the State.

Republicans over the state, for J. B.
Sharpe, who had been slated by the
organization. will pull out of the race
owing to i'll health. This will leave
Mr.. Johnson pitted against the insur-
gent candidate, Treadwell Twitchell
Of Cass county. Mr.. Johnson stated
to an Independent reporter that he
could see no good reason why his
chances to secure the nomination
were not excellent. and in fact he
believes that he will have no trouble
in securing It. Mr.. johnson for sew.
eral years has been representative
from his district and has distinguish
ed himself by his fight for the Normal
school for Northwestern North Da.
kota, which at this time looks favor
able.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-02-27

Hon. G. A. johnson has announced
that he is a candidate for the nomina-
ton Of governor on the Republican
ticket. and is already actively at
work lining up his forces. This rath.
er changes the political atmosphere
in Ward county, for heretofore there
was but one candidate for q state
once. Alfred Blaisdell, the present
secretary OF state who is candidate
to succeed himself. It Is hardly ex-
pected that will weaken Mr.. Blaisdells
chances but rather strengthen them
providing all forces can work In har-
mony, and 1t seems likely at this time
that such will be the case.
Mr.. Johnson, it Is understood. viii
have the support Of all Of the regular
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-02-27
GEORGE BENIN A BENEDICT
Prominent Chilcot Rancher WEEDS Miss
Bertha sigurdson Monday At High
Twelve.

George Benn of Chilcot, N. D., and
Miss Bertha Sigurdson Of Charlson,
N. D., were united in marriage Mon
Gay at high noon at the home Of J. M.
Mcconnell, SIG Reishus street in the
presence of a few friends. The cou-
pie were attended by Miss Ida Coop
or and Robert Purves. Rev. Mr..
Lawrence, pastor Of the Presbyterian
church performed the ceremony, and
Immediately after reception was Civ.
en- for the guests. The couple will be
at home at Sanford, N. D., after March
Is.
Mr.. Benn is one Of the rising young
ranchers of the Chilcot country.
Seven years ago he located there and
has been successful raising horses
and cattle. It is quite the usual thing
to refer to all brides as charming,
and In this case, the Independent can
say SO without any apologies. The
couple is extremely popular in their
locality and the Independent joins
their many friends in wishing for
them their full measure of happiness.
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The Herald will move into the old
post Office next month, where it will
have more room to show of their
large stock of desks, bookcases and
Office furniture. The "old timer" Cap
tain Sca11ett, has made special trade
of these goods and his long range OF
experience in the markets has brought
right to our city goods at prices which
cannot be duplicated by any catalogue
houses in the country. The captain
says, bring him any catalogue and he
will duplicate the goods and the price
right here in Minot and deliver them
free Of freight. The captain says there
are some who shout the loudest
against catalogue houses are the first
to buy from outsiders, when in Minot
they could get the same goods at the
same or lower price.
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stoltz for r. r. Commissioner.


Frank A. Stoltz, general manager OF
the Stoltz Lumber Co.. is In the city
today. Mr.. Stoltz, it is rnmored, Is q
candidate for railroad commissioner.
and it seems to the Independent that
he is just the kind Of q man for this
important position. He is largely IN
terested in lumber yards all over the
state, pays out as much money for
freight as any other concern within
the state, and has other Qualifications
which go to make up the right sort OF
a man for the position. Il he decides
to make the fight, he will get 4 liberal
support from all parts Of the state.
DR.. G. A. Durnin Of Westncpe spent
Sunday in this city with his old time
friend, DR.. A. D. MCDANIEL
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-02-27
Abbott VIII Run for County
Office

Ralph Abbott. the county commits
sioner from Bowbells, informs the In
dependent that he is candidate for
the nomination to the office OF reg
lister OF deeds and will oppose Gunder
Reishus, the present incumbent, who
will be candidate to succeed hin-
self.
He has been engaged in farming for
several years. For year and a half
he held the Office OF Deputy Register
of Deeds, under Mr.. Reishus, and is
entirely familiar with the work Of the
once
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-02-27
Added New Machinery.

Hans Hanson, the shoe repairer,
has model shop in the basement Of
the J. M. Wilson block. Mr.. Hanson
has installed several hundred dollars
worth of the latest machinery, and can
sew on soles by power while you
wait. He has just added another ma
chine to assist In finishing up the
work. and its fact that he can make
an old pair Of shoes look like new.
Hans is quite q singer and usually
throws in free concert with job Of
work. He's a Jolly good fellow and
never complains, even tho he is snow
ed under with work occasionally.
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Minot, Feb. u. 1908.

Mln0t, FEB. H. 1913.
We visited Kenmare last week,
were SO we'll treated it would seem
ungrateful not to take a little time
and space to note our impressions.
TIL city seems to have aspirations
that no doubt are warranted by the ap-
pearance of all lines of business being
flourishing and conducted in modern
and business like way.
We were shown photo taken late
ly Of the square which was SO packed
with teams on all sides that we think
there would hardly be room for one
more. Two days while we were there
the farmer was making good use of
fine weather. A good many teams
and farmers were in dairy business.
Though not so badly crowded as the
picture indicated, we were yet sur
prised at the crowds in the city. As
a representative of the Ward County
Independent, am sure, also. the man
agement of the same, wish Kenmare
the best Of success and also will con-
tinue to be gratified at the future de-
velopment which naturally tends to in
crease and beautify your chosen home
city.
1t would hardly be within the scope
if this article to make special men,
ton Of the citizens we came in con-
tact with. We were so well treated
universally, without exception along
both social and business lines, that #
at any time we can do something to
return those compliments, and also be
an assistance In material ways, we
shall be glad to do so.
For the present we must wish you
all the better things Of this life with
good health, may be your portion.
Yours very truly,
Ward County Independent. Rep,
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Annou ncene nt.

To the Voters of the 43rd Legislative
District
I hereby announce myself as can
didate for the republican nomination
for the office Of state senator in the
43rd Legislative District OF Ward
county, North Dakota, subject to the
primaries to be held in June, 1908.
A. w. GRAY,
Kenmare. N. D.
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M,not Creamery /. Open.

=
The Minot creamery has re-opened
and the manager X. P. Wig announces
In this weeks paper that he is ready
to pay the highest market price, cash.
for butter fat. Mr.. Wig has had quite
good deal of experience with the
creamery business and has made good
at every turn In the road. He in
forms the Independent that he will in
stall an ice cream factory in connec-
ton with the creamery in the spring.
In this weeks issue Of the Indepen-
dent we publish the announcement OF
A. w. Gray of Kenmare as a candidate
for the office of state senator. We
have known Mr.. Gray q number Of
years and know that he has consist
emily stood for good government and
for the advancement of the interests
of Ward county and particularly the
northern part of the county. He has
been engaged in the practise of law
in Kenmare for number Of years and
is a clean man and hard worker.
The 43rd legislative district compris-
es the northern part of the county and
Mr.. Gray has many warm friends
throughout the entire district who will
be glad to know that he is a candid
ate and will give him their hearty sup
port as he has reputation for stand
ing for the right and will undoubted-
" work for the good of the whole dis
trict in the senate.
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Nothing But Words Of Praise.

Westhope Standard: From care
full perusal of the state papers, we
firmly believe that Col. c. B. Little
will be the choice of the people for
the U. S. senate. None of them have
anything but words of praise for him.
The Lidgerwood Broadax announces
that rather than support Hansbrough
for the senate, it would fight for a
democratic senator.
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The new Odd Fellows hall at Will
liston was dedicated Wednesday.
The Williston Herald and many
other papers in this part of the state
are very favorable to the candidacy of
c. A. Johnson for governor.
Editor Disney of the Williston Herald,
now speaks of Geo. Wilson as Hon.
G. w. Wilson. Wonder if George has
been giving Disney final proof?
There is some talk of Buford's being
annexed to Williston as suburb-ac-
cording to the Herald.
A flock of geese was seen flying
over Velva one day last week. This
is no wild man" story either.
Daniel Bell, an individual living on
the south HILL, shot Major Murphys
water spaniel Saturday, without the
least provocation. The dog had fol-
lowed one of the Majors sons. The
dog was particularly bright.
Peter Bertleson, who owns the Ken
mare opera house, is considering the
proposition of conducting vaudeville
house the year round, and it will be
a success Bertleson is back Of it.
The school teacher at Center, Miss
Olive Ward, travels ten miles to full
fill her duties, acts as her own JAM
tor, builds the fire to warm the young
sters when they arrive and sweeps
and dusts the school room-and the
manly ducks who form the school
board Of the district are after the man
who had the audacity to suggest the
employment Of a janitor.
George schnepper, the district
court stenographer, at Bismarck, has
decided on account of his little five
year old child, not to sue his wife for
divorce.