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are the result of necessary original
thought 1t cannot be otherwise. The
fact that he large number of a given
race cannot or rather do not give evi-
dence of originality is no proof that
the entire race is composed of imitators.
The qualities of race are shown IN
the progress of its rank and file and
the achievements of its great men. His
tory shows clearly that the degree of
the progress reached by given race
is determined more by external than in
ternal factors, and that the chief ex-ter-
nal factors are, first, knowledge; second,
liberty; third, resources. The recent
remarkable progress of modern Japan
gives strong illustration of this and
while the same argument of non-orig-
inality is commonly urged against the
Japanese no recognized student of the
Orient credits the same.
The progress of the Negro race in
America has even been more remark
able than that of the japanese. There
was but one way to effect this progress; /;
that i: by the absorption of modern
knowledge and its utilization under
more or less free conditions by the use
full transformation of the national re-
sources. Human progress is more So
cial than biological and great leaps are
possible in the former. These leaps
are effected through the means of
knowledge; new discoveries and wide
diffusion The degree of originality of
the body of the Negro race has been
proportionate to the social possibilities
for the same. Where existing knowl-
edge was sufficient no improvement was
made; where insufficient, improvement
was called forth; the wide application
of knowledge to the needs of a reborn
race necessarily involved a certain de-
gree Of independent reasoning and orig
nation. The Negro as well as the
white man has contributed to this ap-
plication. In the great labor involved,
the handling of tools, the writing and
publishing of books and papers, new
details were constantly presented, and
their solution is the best evidence of
constructive ability It is impossible to
The Washington bee., 1908-01-25
DR. COLE RESIGNS.

DR.. R. J. Cole, of Philadelphia, Pa.
who has been superintendent of the
Home for Colored Women and Chill
dren for a number of years and has
so acceptably filed the position, has re-
sined to accept a position at her home
She carries with her the regrets as well
as the good wishes of the inmates OF
that institution and God-speed in her
new field Of labor.
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conceive Of constructive ability without
admitting and recognizing the presence
of origination. Therefore, the great
progress of the Negro race Is proof that
the body of It's members possess to a
distinct degree the power of construct
ing means to meet new ends, of i'm
proving existing circumstances.
The achievements of Negroes who
attained world and national greatness
cover practically every field of effort.
But since the claim is otter urged that
many of these men and women were
of mixed blood, it is we'll to note one
of many exceptions: Paul Laurence
Dunbar. This young man was the son
of pure-blooded African Negroes. He
received a fair education, and began to
show remarkable literary powers at an
early age. Up to the time of his death
he had written enough poems and short
stories to fill fifteen volumes His work
has embraced many poems of style and
has been widely admired and recogniz-
ed for its pure literary quality. 1t has
received cOmmendation from such men
as President Roosevelt. Walter Dean
HOwells, Mayor Whitlock of Toledo,
John Hayand eminent critics the world
over. Here is a pure-blooded Negro,
the son of two eX-slaves, whose work
is universally acknowledged as a vital
contribution to American literature and
an epOchal step in the educational de-
velOpment of the Negro race. His stO-
ries and his poetry are surprisingly
original There is humOr in his prose
and pathos in his poetry. He brings
to the reader the raw facts of planta-
ton life and the finer hopes and SEN
timents of higher culture. He was a
master, opening to the world the hearts
of race denied end despised, hated
and opposed, so that men might see
and know, and thrugh he employed fig
ures of fancy. his art was that of the
realist who tells the truth as he sees
and feels il, and exults in the telling
He was the first writer to inerpret
in enduring form the spiritual life OF
the Negro race and the fact that he, q
pure-blooded descendant of that race
accomplished this great work has prov
ed that in addition to healthy desire
to progress the Negro IS capable of ris-
ing to the highest places of fame and
achievement. Originality is but the eff
fort Of the mind to improve. All useful
work in some way involves improve
ment, but a work of literature that COM
pels recognition because of its evident
genius is the highest evidence of orig
J inality.
Mr. Norwood and such other critics
would do well in securing a copy OF
the complete works of Dunbar, pub
lished by the J. L. Nichols Publishing
Company, of Naperville, ILL.,, and the
best answer of the Negro race to these
| critics would be a wide circulation OF
Dunbar's works among their own race
and among the whites.
The Washington bee., 1908-01-25

A meeting of the colored teachers Of
Washington has been arranged for the
purpose of expressing appreciation of
the action Of the Board in recognizing
home talent and length Of service.
It has been decided to open the Pub
lie Library January p.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-06-05
81 POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS s. s.
FOR CONGRESS.

am a candidate for the Repub-
lican nomination for Member Of
Congress before the primaries to
be held on the Oath day of June
next, and earnestly solicit your
support.
| believe in the repeal Of the
tariff on lumber and in a general
revision Of the tariff schedules.
Am in favor Of a national grain
inspection law and in the general
policies which have been advocated
by President Roosevelt. [ have
lived in the state Of North Dakota
for over twenty-six years and have
a thorough knowledge of the needs
Of our people.
Should 1 be nominated and
elected. I will use my best efforts
for the best interests Of all the
people and all parts Of the state.
Respectfully,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-06-05

Republican Candidate for NssO",at, Justice of
the supreme Court.
Endorsed by the Large Majority of the Bar of
the State.
Burleigh f. Spalding for many
years has been recognized as one
Of North Dakota;s most prominent
public men. He has served the
people of. this state two terms in
congress where he Was recognized
as QUE Of the able and leading men
of that body. Two years ago he
was appointed by Governor Burke
to fill the vacancy in the supreme
court by reason Of Judge Engrud's
resignation. His Appointment per-
haps gave more general satisfac-
ton turnout the state than any
other appointment made by Gov
ernor Burke. He is generally re-
cogn1zed by the bar as an able law
yer and OF that peculiar temper
ment necessary to complete the
qualifications OF an il4;.l Judge.
He has made good On the bench
and will undoubtedly be reelected
by a large majority.
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For Senator.

To the Voters Of Mclean County
and the 35th Legislative District
of North Dakota:
hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the Office of state
senator from the 35th Legislative
District, subject to the choice Of
the republican voters at the gener-
al primary election to be held in
June, 1908.
I am and always have been a re-
publican and if elected will consis-
tently work for the best interests of
my constituents, being ever mind
full Of the interests of Mclean
county and the Missouri Slope.
Yours respectfully,
W. P. Macomber.
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For Congress.
To the voters of North Dakota:

To the voters of North Dakota:
I am a candidate for the repub-
lican nomination, at the primaries
to be held the 9th of. June next,
as a representative in congress from
North Dakota. During the three
years that I have served in this
capacity, [ have, altho hampered
by the disadvantages of a new
member, endeavored to discharge
the duties of my Office faithfully
and honestly. If again honored
with nomination and election, I
shall continue in those endeavors.
Of those who believe that my
record has been such as to warrant
this indosement, I solicit the vote
and support. Respectfully,
A. j. Gronna.
Washington, May Z, 1905.
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he is al. o. Denhof Voice.

.where he is at. DenhoA Voice.
Theo. Taylor. who is q republic
can candidate for county auditor is
q nephew Of Jos. 1'aylor the first
white man to settle in this section
Of the state, L. h. Taylor, Of
Garrison. is a candidate for county
auditor of this county. He has
lived in Burleigh and Mclean
county q years, is competent to
perform any and all duties per
tanning to that office and will de-
vote all his time and energy to the
performance Of such duties.
Mr.. Taylor is well known and
q general favorite over the county
and will prove a most efficient and
desirable oHicer.-Tortle Lake
Wave.
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For Representative.

I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the Republican nom
ination as Representative from the
18th Legislative District, Mclean
County, North Dakota, and re-
spectfully ask the support Of the
voters at the Primary Election to
be held June 24th, 1908.
John A. johnson,
Dogden, N. D.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-06-05
For ludue of the District Court.

the voters Of the Sixth Judicial
District Of the State Of North
Dakota:
l hereby announce my candidacy
for the Republican nomination for
the Office Of Judge Of the District
Court Of the said Sixth Judicial
District subject tothe primaries to
be held therein on June Oath, 1908.
Dated March 18th. 1908.
r. 81. Register.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-06-05
For County Auditor.

To the Voters Of Mclean County
| hereby announce myself as a
candidate on the Republican ticket
for the Office of County Auditor,
subject to the decision Of the Re-
publicans at the general primary
election to be held June "a, 1905.
I appreciate all the kindly ex-
pressions relative to my candidacy,
AID if nominated and elected, [ will
fairly and conscientiously devote
all my time in the discharge Of the
duties pertaining to the Office.
Respectfully Yours,
Paul S. Meyer.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-06-05
For Clerk Of Court.

To the Voters Of Mclean County
hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the nomination as re-
publican candidate for the office of
Clerk Of the District Court at the
primary election to be held June
Oath.
In support of my candidacy I
have the following to offer.
lam frank enough to admit that
I want the office for the position
itself, but in exchange if elected
will devote all my time and person.
al attention to the work as hereto
fore in my present term, and pro-
mise that the affairs Of the Office
will at all times be conducted in a
businesslike manner and to the
satisfaction Of the people.
I especially invite every voter
and taxpayer desiring to investi-
gate the affairs ofthis Office during
my term, to convince himself that
the same has been conducted on
as economical and businesslike
manner, as any similar Office in the
state without any exceptions.
My motto has always been and
is "Publicity and Business Methods
in Public Office"
Thanking all my friends for
their confidence bestowed in me in
the past and soliciting your earn
est support, l remain
Respectfully yours,
G.. 0. Raugust.
Dated March 81. 1908.
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1t is probable that today or in

1t is probable that today or in
the near future a quo warranto
proceeding will be begun in the
state supreme court to test the
validity of the action of the Nc
Lean county republican central
committee in ousting Chairman
Macomber from his position on
the Y of the late convention. 1t
is important that this matter be
settled by the court, as the validity
of the coming primary election
may hinge upon this action by
the committee. and it is we'll that
the matter be decided by the court
at an early date Bismarck Tribune
Mckenzie was a Bismarck arrival
Monday Of this week and with him
was a Fargo attorney who had
been employed by MI, Mckenzie to
start quo warranto proceedings
against E. F. Ramsey, chairman
of the Mclean county central COM
mittee, to restrain him from acting
as chairman and as such name one
of the judges in each of the voting
precincts in the county for the
coming primaries.
It will be of interest to the vot-
ers in Mclean county to learn who
really selected MI. Macomber as
chairman of the committee. It is
we'll known by those who are post
ed that Mr.. Macomber was really
named at a meeting Of the state
central committee at Fargo by NC
Kenzie, Hanna and Gronna and
not by the majority Of the mem.
bers of the Mclean county commit
tee. It seems strange that the Sc
lection of a chairman of the coun-
ty central committee cannot be
left to the members Of the county
committee, and Mclean county the
banner republican county of the
state at that. On the arrival of
Mr.. Mckenzie at Bismarck, Messrs.
Mcculloch, Lamb and Macomber
were ordered to the Northwest Ho-
tel where a number of conferences
have been held. From the above
clipping it will be seen that it was
first intended that this should be
taken up in the supreme court,
but later it has been decided. to
bring it up in district court where
Judge Winchester presides and he
is regarded as being dead right
on this proposition. It would
seem that Mr.. Macomber considers
that his election depends on him
having the appointment Of the
right kind If judges.
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H~ansbrough is the ONLY

Hansbrongh is the only senator
lal candidate who has q, veloped
strength enough to lie. pnt in q:
class by himself. u, makking an
estimate of delegates 10 tl,,s Minot
convention, his inf ,e.,ce made
Mclean county inevrgcnt. Hans
brough will win III this senatorial
contest just as he has ais - won.
-Dogden Observer.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-06-05
For Attorney General.

To the Voters of North Dakota:
I hereby announce myself as a
candidate on the republican ticket
for the office of attorney general.
If elected, I will give all my time
and personal attention to the bus
mess of the state. and to the best
of my ability, conscientiously dis
charge the duties pertaining to the
office.
Respectfully yours.
Andrew Miller.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-06-05
For State Senator.

1 hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the Republican NOM
ination for the office of State Sen
ator from the 46th Legislative
District, subject to the decision Of
the voters at the primary election
to be held on June 24th, 1908.
Ferdinand g.. Boettcher.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-06-05
For Register Of Deeds.

I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for election to the Office
of Register of Deeds of Mclean
County, subject to the decision Of
the Republican voters at the prim-
aries tc be held on June 24th, 1908
Gilbert Holtan.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-06-05
For Representative.

To the Republican Voters of the
35th Legislative District, State
of North Dakota.
hereby announce myself a can
didate on the Republican ticket for
the Office of Representative from
the Both Legislative District, SUBJ
ject to the primaries to be held on
June oath, 1908.
F. ]. Thompson.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-06-05
For Senator.

1 hereby announce myself az a
candidate for the nomination on
the Republican ticket for State
Senator from the 18th Legislative
District, Mclean county, North
Dakota, subject to the action of
the Republican voters at the pri-
mary election to be held June "a,
1908.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-06-05

For Representative 35th District
}. T.. Hoge, Underwood
F. j. Thompson, Washburn
For County Commissioner I'd Dis
trict Ito fill vacancy
L. A. Boyer, Blackwater
John j. Hill Roseglen
l.. F. Mahowald, Garrison
Alexander Miller, Endres
B. O. Thompson, Max
For County Commissioner Sd Dis
trict-
G. M. Blumhagen, Turtle Lake
VIM. Busse, Byers
Michael Jasmann, Goodrich
G. l.. King, Denhoff
Nels Olesen, Mercer
Frank Putt, Martin
For Assessor I'd District
j. R. Foley. Blackwater
w. j. Flynn, jeanette
For Assessor Sd District
Jacob Weisser, Martin
For Justices of the Peace a.
H. R.. Fritag, Max
John Knalson, Martin
A. G. Ranard, Washburn
For Constables 4--
H. N. Hall, Max
j. P. Keim, Turtle Lake
P. N. Langbelle. Max
w, M. Mclaughlin. Garrison
Democratic.
For Sheriff
F. G.. Callahan, Denhoff
For Auditor
Jos. Tiebel, McClusky
Fol Treasurer
j. J. Bellies, Garrison
For Register Of Deeds.
J. A. Reuter-, Garrison
For County Judge
Aug. Liebig, Denhoff
For Senator 46th District
M. F. Minehan. Garrison
For Senator 35th District ,
G.. G. Forbes, Washburn
For Representative 18th District
j. A. McCutcheon, Emmett
For Representative 35th District
Axel johnson. Washburn
County Commissioner I'd District
Fritz Giffey, Garrison
Commissioner Sd District
w. N. Buckley, McClusky
For Justice Of the Peace
= F.. G. Mills, Martin
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Candidates For Office! If you
want to know where you are at you
should have one Of those sectional
Mclean County maps--$l.50 deliv-
cred, mounted on cloth, suitable
for pocket. Klein's Land Agency,
Washhurn, N. d.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-06-05
For Superintendent of::SchooIs.

I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the office of County
Superintendent Of Schools subject
to the approval of the republican
voters at the primary election to
be held June -.
Henry @. Olson.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-06-05
Dated March 81, 1908.
For Senator.

To the Voters of the 35th Legisla-
tive District, Mclean County,
State of North Dakota:
1 hereby announce myself a Re-
publican candidate for the office of
State Senator subject to the prim-
aries to be held on June Oath, 1908
j. b. Davis.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-06-05
For Superintendent Of Schools.

I hereby announce myself as a
candidate on the republican ticket
for the Office of Superintendent Of
Schools, subject to the wishes of
the Republican voters at the prim-
airy election to be held on the Oath
day of June, 1908.
Respectfully,
q. r. Eberly.
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P. J. McClory, Devils Lake.
H. N. Midtbo. Donnybrook.
j. E. Robinson, Fargo.
E. r. Sinkler. Grafton.
E. A. Williams, Bismarck.
G.. M. Young, Valley City.
For Governor
G. A. Johnson, Minot.
Treadwell Twitchell, Fargo.
For Lieutenant Governor
FL. Bendeke, Grand Forks.
R. S. Lewis, Fargo.
For Justice of Supreme Court
B. F. Spalding, Fargo.
E. H. Wright, Fargo.
For Secretary of State
Alfred Blaisdell, Minot.
J. A. Buchanan, Buchanan.
For State Auditor
D. K. Brightbill, Cando.
G. O. Jorgenson, Sargent Co.
O. j, Olson, Fargo.
For State Treasurer
G.. l.. Bickford, Bowbells.
d. J.. Mckenzie, Forn1an.
For Supt. Public Instruction
F. E. Smith, Wahpeton,
w. l.. Stockwell, Grafton.
For Attorney General
Nels Larson, Kuhn.
T. F. McCue Darlington.
Andrew Miller, Bismarck.
Commissioner Of Insurance.
E. @. Cooper, Grand Forks
w. G. Taylor, LaMoure.
Commissioner Agr'l and Labor
w. @. Gllbreath, Mandan.
R. w. Main, Cando.
Commissioner of Railroads
O. P. Anderson, Starkweather.
NJ. P. Axtell, Glendale.
L. B. Garnaas, Sheynne.
E. E. Green, McClusky
w. H. Mann. New Salem
E. NJ. Nelson, Tyler
A. j. Osborn, Dickinson
Peter Reid, Langdon
b. A. Stafne, Abercrombie
w. FL. Stutsman, Mandan
Simon Westby, Rugby
County Ticket
Republican.
For Sheriff
J. A. Beck, McClusky
j. P. Peterson, Washburn
For Auditor
J. R. Howell, Mercer
P. S. Meyer, Washburn
T. R. Taylor, Garrison
For Register Of Deeds
Gilbert Holtan, Wiprud
b. c.. Paulson, Turtle Lake
Adolph Wacker, Denhof
For Clerk of the District Court
Theo. DIETRICH. Roney
&. 0. Raugust, Goodrich
For County Superintendent
G. F.. Eberly, McClusky
81. @. Olson, Dogden
For County Judge
VIM. Davidson, Dogden
G.. Olgeirson, Underwood
For States Attorney
VIM. L. Nuessle, Goodrich
j b. Nelson, Washburn
For Senator 10Th District
F. G.. Boettcher, Max
E. S. Neal, Garrison
For Senator 18th District
j. E. Davis, Goodrich
w. p. Macomber, Wilton
For Representatives ~ 46 District
Gottlieb Kalk, Martin
George Kinney, Mower
Peter Romaas, Jeanette
John A. johnson, Dogden
81. 81. James, Wiprud
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French Dry Clean Or Fancy Dye.

Clothing. Household goods, Draperies, Re.
galias, Gloves and Laces. SFirst.class work.
pay return express on $500 orders and both
ways on 500 orders and over.
DYE1NG FOR TAILORs
DYE HOUSE
sos MI. Ave-, Fargo. Nd.
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E.. S. Neal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-23

from the listeners who sat in the parquet and bal
comics. The matter became subject for news
paper discussion; IN fact, 1t had been such sub
tect ever since the loud laugh of a woman at the
climacteric moment Of 'Fidelio'' had caused Frau
Iein Brandt to break down in tears in the opening
measures of the frenetically joyous duet. 20.
namenlose Freudei' In the course of this extraor-
binary discussion Of the directors boldly assert
ed the right of the stockholders in the boxes to
disturb the enjoyment of listeners in the stalls
Not only did he repeal the old rule Of 'noblesse
oblige," but he also intimated that the payment OF
5000 acquitted the box owner and his guests OF one
of the simplest and most obvious obligations I'M
posed by good breeding. At length the directors
were forced to rebuke their own behavior. On the
night of January q 1891, the following notice was
found hung against the wall in each of the boxes:
January Is, 1891.
Many complaints having been made to the d.
ractOrS of the Opera House of the annoyance pro-
duced by the talking IN the boxes during the per
for1nances. the board requests that 1t be oiscOn-
tinued.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
This WAS the first sop TO Cerberus after the d.
,ectors had concluded a contract with Mr.. Abbey
leasing the house him second time and suosti-
tuting opera in Italian and French for opera In
German The public had begun TO speak Its mind.
not only by making a mighty demonstration in
honor of Mr. SeidI and the singers when a Ger
man opera was given, but in remaining away when
the weakened novelties were given; in requesting
by petition a performance of "Fidelto' on a Satur-
day afternoon for which the opera by the royal
composer had been set down. and in crowding the
house and giving ovation to the singers when
their petition granted. The next sop was to
set aside all the works which it had been projected
should take the place of the later dramas of
Wagner, which the stockholders Cor the majority
of them did not like, and to devote the remainder
of the season almost exclusively to Wagner. The
operas thus sacrificed were Marschner's "Templer
und Judin," Massenet's ''Esclarmonde." Lalo's lie
Roi dYs,'' Goetzs Tanning OF the Shrew' and
Ncolars Merry Wives of Windsor Not love of
Wagner but fear OF financial consequences die
tated the step. which successful in extricat-
ing the institution from the slough into which 1t
had fallen. How much the Wagner operas and
dramas did to keep the Metropolitan Opera House
alive be shown by the statistics OF the last five
German seasons, which l complied at the close of
the season of 1SSO-'s1 and printed in The Tribune
of March Is of the latter year. Here Is the table: