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The Adair County news., 1909-02-24

found the announcement of Junius
Hancock, who is candidate for
reelection to the office CT County
Judge of Adair county, subject
to the action of the Republican
party. Judge Hancock's official
career is known to every voter
in the county, as he has been in
public life for quite a number Of
years. He is a man who possess
es fine business qualifications,
and is perhaps as we'll acquaint-
ed with the affairs and needs Of
the county as any man in it. He
is not ashamed of his record as
County Judge, believing that he
has conducted the affairs of the
office satisfactorily to all men.
He asks that his party indorse
his course by re-nominating him
for the position, promising that
if he is again elected County
Judge that he will use his best
efforts to continue to make just
and economical Judge. 1t is not
known at this time when a pri-
mary or a convention will be
held, but after such action has
been taken Judge Hancock will
60 over the county and see his
friends personally. He asks that
his friends give his aspirations a
favorable consideration.
The Adair County news., 1909-02-24

When as colonies, without army
or navy, when the heavy hand
of greed and oppression became
intolerable, revolt and resistance
against the powerful forces of
the English were successfully
conducted by that valor and UNI
daunted courage that springs in
to fearful proportions when un-
just and unreasonable demands
are made. England's armies and
navies did not deter our fore
fathers nor win in that dread
full conflict. That the building
of a strong navy and equipping
of a large standing army is for
no other purpose than to enforce
our demands can not be doubted.
Power, rather than peace is the
chief aim, and when sufficiently
acquired the iron-heel of op-
preston will be its companion.
That the signs of the times war
rant rapid increase in our naval
strength may be a fact, but to
prepare for war to preserve the
peace is an insult to general in
telligence.
The Adair County news., 1909-02-24

was born, reared and educated
in Cumberland county. He is a
Republican of the old school and
has been ever since he was old
enough to choose between par
ties. He is a lawyer of ability,
and as an advocate before jury,
he is pointed and forceful. He
has now been serving this dis
trict more than five years, MAX
ing a most efficient officer, and
at this time he is before the Re-
publicans of the district asking
that they endorse him for re-
nomination and reelection. He
served six years as County At
torney of Cumberland, and how
well he guarded the interest of
that county, is fresh in the minds
of his people. While serving his
second term as County Attorney
of his native county. he resigned
I to become Commonwealth At
torney Of this district. He is a
man who believes in the enforce
ment of the laws, and he further
believes that every citizen ought
to obey the law. His record as
a lawyer, as a citizen and as an
official is before the people. He
asks an investigation, and if his
record is found clear, if he has
been diligent, an endorsement at
the hands of his party would be
highly appreciated.
The Adair County news., 1909-02-24
AN UNDlSPUTED FACT.

Within the last decade there
has been wars and rumors of
wars. Within that same period
national and international con-
ferences have been held for the
purpose of promoting peace and
good will throughout the world.
Every nation seems to be in
hearty accord with the effort to
make Peace absolute King of the
universe, but none are willing
that the sword shall be beaten
into the plow shear. The theory
is not disarmament but to the
opposite prepare for war to
keep peace. The fighting eqllipp-
ments of every civilized nation
are increasing in efficiency. The
most modern implements Of dis
truction, the rapid increase in
army and naval strength and the
desire to out class in fighting
power characterizeS the efforts
of all. Our government seems
to have received a double dose
of desire to prepare for war tc
insure peace" and the craze is
steadily gaining. In every depart.
ment advances are being made
and strength rapidly augment
ing. Recently The Delaware
the largest and swiftest battle
ship that every hit the briny
deep, was launched at Newpor
News at cost of four million
dollars. Congress has authorized
the building of two more ant
still others are to be added a.
J soon as possible. Strong effort
The Adair County news., 1909-02-24

In this issue of the News Mr..
Henry S. Vanzant. of Metcalfe
county, announces his candidacy
for Commemorative Attorney
in this the 10Th district, subject
to the action of the Republican
party. Mr.. Vanzant is a native
of Metcalfe county, and is per-
haps one of the best known men
in it. He has been practicing
law for quite a number of years,
and at the same time he has
been active in politics, working
diligently at every election for
the success Of the Republican
ticket. He represented Metcalfe
and Monroe in the Kentucky
Legislature in 1898, and at pres
ent he is chief clerk in the In
surance Commissioners office at
Frankfort. He hopes to form
the acquaintance of as many Re.
publicans as possible in the dis.
trict before the primary or con.
vention is held. and in the mean.
time he asks that his candidacy
be favorably considered, as hi
feels that he could conduct the
affairs Of the Office to the per
feet satisfaction of the State ant
to the people.
The Adair County news., 1909-02-24

In the Russia japanese war
the people of this country were al
most unanimous in sympathy and
good will for the success of "The
little Japs," while the influence
of the government was a valua-
able asset to them. At that
time, nothing but praise for the
Japs and censure for the Rus
slams could be heard the one to
be loved and courted, the other
10 be hated and rejected. Not
50 with us. We never had any
confidence in the little Japs"
nor believed it good policy or
justice to open our arms to en-
brace them, both belligerants
having no just claim on the ter
ritory in question. The little
Japs" in those days appeared to
the bulk of Americans superior
beings and their victories re-
ceived the hearty approval Of
this country. How is it now and
how has it been for two or three
years? Every body knows that
the American people are suspi-
cious Of them, that our govern
ment regards them a strong and
Edistrustful people and in the con-
troversities between the two gov
[ernments ours has been a court
ship policy rather than openly
and plainly asserting American
prerogatives. The people of the
~ tcotninued to page 81 4
The Adair County news., 1909-02-24


Perhaps no gentleman ever
served as Commemorative At
torney in this the Twenty-ninth
Judicial District who is better
known than Mr.. A. A. Huddles-
ton, of Cumberland county, who
is holding said position, and who
it will be seen from his announce
ment in this issue of the News,
is a candidate for reelection, sub
ject to the action of the Repub-
lican party. Mr.. Huddleston
The Adair County news., 1909-02-24

to strengthen the land forces are
all the while doing effective work
and within few more years, at
present rate of increase, our
government can boast of its
power on land and sea. Mr..
Roosevelt says, 'The surest
means of promoting peace is to
prepare for war;" and under this
delusive imagination the most
costly expenditures are being
made and the expense and burden
will become heavier as the years
come and 60. Such a position
can not be accepted as correct
when measured by human incli-
nation and by history. No gov
eminent has yet reached the
Good Samaritan stage, none are
willing to accept an insult or to
embrace an injustice when con-
vinced of it's power to success
fully resent. There can hardly
be a doubt but that power begets
haughtiness rather than meek
ness, that it prides in showing
its strength instead of forbear-
ance and that it never volunta-
rily surrenders. Instead o f
strong armies and navies paving
the way for peace, they become
great temptation for war. The
government that feels it's ability
to enforce it's demands is not
seeking arbitration, but will
court a test of strength. Peace
is not the product of power and
strong standing armies and pow.
erful navies, not the guardian
|
angel of our liberties. Peace is
the result of mutual agreement
while armies are created to en-
force over the will of the op.
ponent. History is replete with
the insecurity Of governments
resting on the military. Intelli
gence and patriotism are the re
suits of just government, less
expensive than standing armie.
in time o f peace, and NOR,
formidable in time of war. Pow
er and oppression have Travelled
together since government frs
existed and there is no evidenc'
at hand to predict a future di
vorcement. The present theor.
will never purchase peace, but
artfully used to induce many t
support the building and main
tanning of a most powerful nav!
! who would probably otherwis'
object, but for the glorious end
thus to be accomplished. TIL
fear of defeat has rarely ever de
: tered a people from fightin,
i when convinced of the justnes
| of their cause. He who is equip
ped with truth and justice
doubly armed and this is yer
) fed in our own national history
The Adair County news., 1909-02-24
COUNTY CLERK OF RUSSELL.

We are authorized to announce that
Attis Mcfarland is a candidate for
County Court Clerk of Russell county,
subject to the action of Republican
primary to be held Saturday, February
81, 1909.
The Adair County news., 1909-02-24
FOR SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT.

We are authorized to announce that
Mrs. Georgia r. Shelton is a candidate
for reelection to the office of County
School Superintendent, subject to the
action Of. the Republican party.
The Adair County news., 1909-02-24
SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT

We are authorized to announce that
Miss Pearl Hindman, is candidate for
Superintendent of Schools of Adair
county, subject to the action of the
Republican party.
The Adair County news., 1909-02-24
FOR ASSESSOR.

We are authorized to announce that
w. j. Bottom, of the Knifey section,
is candidate for the Office of Assessor
of Adair County, subject to the action
of the Republican party.
The Adair County news., 1909-02-24
FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY.

We are authorized to announce G. p.
Smythe a candidate for reelection to
the office of County Attorney, subject
to the action of the Republican party.
The Adair County news., 1909-02-24
FOR JAILER.

We are authorized to announce T. c..
Davidson a candidate for Jailer of
Adair county, subject to the action of
the Republican party.
The Adair County news., 1909-02-24

We are authorized to announce H. S.
Vanzant, of Metcalfe county, a candi-
date for Commonwealth Attorney in
the 29th district, subject to the action
of the Republican party.
The Adair County news., 1909-02-24
FOR SHERIFF.

We are authorized to announce that
Geo. I. Flowers, Jr., is candidate for
Sheriff of Adair County, subject to the
action of the Republican party.
The Adair County news., 1909-02-24
FOR CoMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY.

We are authorized to annouce A. A
Huddleston, of Cumberland county, a
candidate for denomination to the Of
flee of Commonwealth Attorney in
this the Doth district, subject to the ac-
tion of the Republican party.
The Adair County news., 1909-02-24

We are authorized to announce Fred
Mclean a candidate for the office of
clerk of the Adair circuit court, SUBJ
jest to the action of the Republican
party.
The Adair County news., 1909-02-24
CIRCUIT COURT CLERK.

We are authorized to announce that
w. T. Price is candidate for Circuit
Court Clerk of Adair county, subject to
the action of the Republican party.
The Adair County news., 1909-02-24

We are authorized to announce J. M.
Wolford candidate for Assessor of
Adalr county, subject to the action of
the Republican party.
The Adair County news., 1909-02-24

We are authorized to announce that
Junius Hancock is candidate for re-
election to the Office of County Judge
of Adair county. subject to the action
of the Republican party.
The Adair County news., 1909-02-24
FOR COUNTY JUDGE.

We are authorized to announce N. H.
Moss, of the Gradyyille country, a
candidate for the office of County Judge
of Adair county, subject to the action
of the Republican party.
The Adair County news., 1909-02-24

We are authorized to announce Geo.
M. Miller, of Monroe county, a candi-
date for Circuit Judge in this the 10Th
district, subject to the action of the
Republican party.
The Adair County news., 1909-02-24

Under the proper caption, in
this issue. Of the News, can be
The Adair County news., 1909-02-24

We are authorized to announce that
Mr.. ]. G. Carter, of Monroe county, is
a candidate for the office of Circuit
Court Judge in this the 10Th district,
subject to the action of the Republican
party.
The Adair County news., 1909-02-24
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE.

We are authorized to announce that
N. H. w. Aaron, of Casey county, is a
candidate for Circuit Judge in this the
18th Judicial district, sui to the
action of the Republican party.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-03-30
.GRATIAS HAD
AN EASY snap

Hope. N. D., March S0.-Roy H
Gratias, known as the Saxon
Demon" had the snap of his life here
LAST night. Hope mas youth. IS years
old, who is known as the Hope
Strong Boy" He is really a WELL
developed youngster and so strong that
some of his friends imagined he was
almost a combination Of Frank Gotch
and Hackenschmiet The sports be-
came so chesty that they bet their
hard earned coin Gratias couldn't
throw the local athlete three times in
an hour. Gratias shambled into town
yesterday afternoon and at the hall
last night, where the wrestling fans
assembled, he was an object of pity
for awhile. The fans were sorry for
what was going to happen to him
when the strong boy began 10 tie
Gratias into knots. When hostilities
began Gratias threw the local wonder
in 1h minutes. Some of the local peo-
pie thought that was mere accident
but Gratias got all three falls in eight
minutes, and another world heaters
reputation, as we'll as lot of local
coin, went glimmering.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-03-30


Land holding his own well. Bemis Is
beginning TO go back and the former
Toledo youngster will help Clark with
the receiving. In Foster. Lively and
Ryan. Lajoie has three very promis-
ing pitchers, but as be is apparently
well stocked with the twirling talent
they may have the opportunity that
the candidates for other positions will
receive.
Comiskey has many youngsters. and
there is hardly any doubt but that he
will need them. IL not this year surely
the next. In almost all positions the
white sox have men that are older
than the average. In the infield Davis.
Parent and Isbell will all have TO have
their places filled shortly. and Comis-
key Is holding on to any youngster
that appears o. X. Reilly. the Yale
short stop appears to have chance
with Freddie Parent, and, IL the for
mer Bostonian maintains his lie bat
ting average there will be new sox
shortstop. Purtell VIII fight 1t out
with Tannehill, but as Lee is Commie's
most valuable infielder, he will have
to try for some other position. Artz
threatened Davis last year, and IL he
had hit at ALL would have been retain
ed as regular. Since Isbell has sign
ed, the outlook is to have the Wichita
plumber play gfirst.
If fielder Jones retires, this will ne
| cessitate filling an outfield position.
and most critics expect Anderson,
Hahn and Dougherty to slump wnen
Jones retires. There are four young
outflelders who will get try-outs this
spring and at least one should ge a
permanent garden Two Of these. Mat
ticks and Bader, from the Western
league, are from ST. Louis, while FL
ston halls from the Central, and Dali
ton is a University Of Virginia star.
Sutor, pitcher from the coast. and
Owens, catcher from Memphis, are
the most valuable battery youngsters.
On paper the browns are garnered as
valuable youngsters as any of their
rivals. Griggs has been paid many
compliments, and he will no doubt re-
ceive thorough try-out., Patterson
is another man that comes well re-
commended. Both are second base
men. Wilbur Smith, catcher from
Pueblo, is concerned almost a cetain-
ty Any catcher on the browns staff
showing ordinary ,bility will be re-
tanned Justus looks the best of the
Fpitching recruits, while McAleese,
Cobb and Grum, outEelders, all have
good minor league records. The
browns have better one-year men than
the majority of the clubs, and will thus
need less recruits. In Criss, Graham,
Bailey, Sid Smith, Schweitzer and
Hartzell, McAleer appears well forth
fed in young talent.
Washington, though finishing sew
enth, will do but little experimenting,
and in one respect Cantillon is like
McAleer-that is in having banker
ing for tried material. Gray and
Groom, two coast league pitchers, may
break into fast company on the sena-
torial aggregation. out it is doubtful If
either an infielder or an outfielder will
get trial.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-03-30

finish any highter than fifth, the posi-
tion they attained last year.
New Managers in the American.
George Stallings. with the high
landers; Billy Sullivan. who takes the
recalcitrant Fielder Jones' place at the
head Of the white sox. and Fred Lake,
who had brief tryout at the head OF
the Bostons are the new managers In
the American league this year.
Stallings has been In the big process
sion before, having directed the De-
troit tigers for a couple OF seasons be-
fore he went to the Eastern league.
He Is a veteran campaigner. whose
record as a manager is second 70 none
in the world. In ali the years Stallings
has been in the game, no team with
which he was connected--eXoept one
ever finished lower than third. He
never amounted to much as a player
having been for the most OF his career
a minor league catcher. AS a mana
ger, though, he has a .prrsonality that
makes the players admire him and
drives them TO their utmost on the
field. He has the nucleus OF a good
team. Elberfield, ''the scrappy KID"
will be the field leader and will try his
hand at playing third base, position
new to him. Norman. however, has the
qualities that make for success-grit.
determination and ability. With Hal
Chase back at the Initial sack. Earl
Gardner at second and Jack Knight
former Athletics third baseman at
short-the highlanIers have a capable
infield. Just why Elberfeld should be
shifted from his regular position at
short to third and Knight from third
to short are questions Stallings alone
can answer. His outfield l. not i'm
pressive. Joe Ward, Cree and Hemp
hill are the men slated to roam the
gardens. Willie Keeler's inability to
hit last year has marked him for re-
tirement, according to early season re-
ports, but 1t is almvst a one to- ten
shot that before July rolls around,
Keeler will have taken the place va
Gated by some exploded phenom. The
pitching staff compares favorably with
any in the American league. Chesbro,
Lake, Mcconnell, Glaze, Manning and
a number of youngsters comprise the
talent from which Stallings must make
up his. regulars. Kleinow and Blair,
catchers, are only fair men. Neither
ever set any league afire with their
work behind the bat.
The results Sullivan attalns will de-
pend entirely upon his ability to fill
Jones' shoes as a manager, foI he has
practically the same team that Jones
had up among them all last season.
Lakes job in Boston is almost as
difficult as Bowerman's In the Natioal
league. He has lot OF youngsters
who, according to reports, are fast
men on bases and have the hitting
ability to get on. His pitching staff
lacks stamina, though, especially since
he let "Cy'' Young go. None OF his
catchers-now that CriSer is gone-is
a classy man. 1t seems probable that
the Bostons are doomed TO be the cell
lar champs this season.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-03-30

remark that II Is wonderful with what
power Tommy Leach hits a bail. For
a little fellow. he is a marvel. Fred
Clark. too, is consistent hitter. and
especially dangerous with men on bas-
es.
Some batsmen nave improved in
their hitting and cannot be fooled by
certain balls that originally bothered
them. Such batsmen are Frank Chance
and Joe Tinker OF the Chicago club.
The hits of both these men against
New York helped Chicago greatly in
winning the championship last season
and most Of THESE Its were made off
balls pitched to their supposed weak
nesses. Both are difficult men to fool,
and Chance is probably the more
scientific hitter.
"Magee and Bransfield of the phiIlies
are valuable men with the willow.
Magee's illness was a serious handi-
dicap In the latter part OF the season
OF 1908, while Bransfleld struck ter
rifle gait in the closing months of the
campaign and succeeded in leading the
team for the year.
''Lobert of Cincinnati is dangerous
long hitter and is 80 fast that he can
beat out the infield hits. While he did
not have the opportunity to shine on a
championship club. mis- work against
the leaders in the closing weeks of
last season contributed in both New
York and Chicago calculations.
"Tim Jordan Of Brooklyn takes a
vicious swing at every ball he likes.
and his propensity for making home
runs causes the pitchers to be ex-
tremely careful not to put the ball
over when long hit means a lost
game.
No discussion of our great batters
would be complete without reference
to Willie Keeler, formerly of the Bal
timore and Brooklyn championship
teams He was one of the first men
to adopt the, short hold method Of
grasping the bat. In this way he al
ways was prepared to bunt or to snap
the ball past third base. and was
equally successful in pulling the ball
past first. He has not made many
home runs, but always mas kept the
opposing pitcher guessing as TO what
kind of ball possibly could fool him.
He is the best type of scientific hitter
we have had siD"e McGraw quit play
ing"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-03-30
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual election in and for the City of
Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota,
will be held on Monday, the fifth day
of April, 1909, at the following polling
places in the several wards OF the city,
TO wit:
First Ward Precinct-At the Cen
trail House.
Second Ward Precinct-At the New
Fargo House.
Third Ward Precinct-At the City
Water Works Pumping Station.
Fourth Ward, First Precinct At
the Court House
Fourth Ward, Second Precinct-At
A. T. Wslrs Lumber ONCE.
Fifth Ward, First Precinct---At Fire
Department. Building. Northern Pacific
avenue
Fifth Ward, Second Precinct-At the
Public Library Building.
sixth Ward Precinct-At Lincoln
School Building.
Seventh Ward Precinct---At Roose-
veltr School Building.
Said election will be held for the
election of one alderman in each OF
the seven wards of the city. and there
will also Represented to the electors
Of the city for their votes the propo-
sition Of the issue, by the city OF
$100.000.0O four per cent. bonds, or
such part thereof as may be required.
for the construction Of a new water
works pumping station and filtration
plant, etc, and for the purpose Of in
stalling an electric lighting plant In
connection with said pumping station,
which proposition is more fully set
forth In a certified copy of the reso-
luton adopted by the City Council,
which is published elsewhere In this
issue of this newspaper.
AT said election the polls will he
kept open from eight o'clock in the
s forenoon urtil five o'clock in the after
noon OF said day. and no longer.
N. C. MORGAN.
City Auditor.
Cd. March % to April 5, 1909