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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-10-07

Ire larDest yield Of wheat per acre
reported in ne Ambrose country
] that al August Engstrand, who
bsur acres on his homestead near
10 that averaged % ga bushels per
,. The grade was No. northern.
P. BlNckeIsb@g from the same
ghborheod, reports a az bushel
d Of No. / northern Wheat, and a
bashsl yield Of oats on his home
ID. He threeked $500 bushel OF
at and 14o3 bushels of oats.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-10-07

@saae ~ tiieadiaEsJ lsasl al,fa I
Market Day elebrat isns Oct, O.. b.
heck they haze stolen ;sha sIndepsn-
dents thunder.
The famous Andy Jones trial will
take place at Devils Lake, Immediate
ly following THE term Of Federal court
which starts in Minot Oct.l12.. Judge
Engerud will appear for the defendant
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-10-07

The editor of the Cando Herald
went hunting with preacher, who
is u good shot. The editor thinks that
the preacher ought to be able to give
quite a number Of the old brakes =
good big charge of spiritual buck shot
the coming winter, il his aim is as
true from the pulpit as it is when
bagging birds.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-10-07
"+'' III FIN Nil H6l D Y Surrey Es
Ns lTsks1e, rermsr1y Jgeur sZ MRgEe Be

NieckIe, rormerIy 55p1r1 l&aiBesFe aAUr ~
were drowned near macon. New. Mex
leo recently, while. trying to cross a
dry creek bed which had been swol-
len by ascloud burst. Mr.. Nickle him
self came. near drowning. and was
powerless to save his loved ones as
they were swept down I: the raging
stream. .
The Colorado statesman., 1909-12-25
ISAAC FISHER AGAIN.

Isaac Fisher, Tuskegee gradu-
ate and president of the State Nor
NAL School at Little Rock, has
lust succeeded in winning sec
ond prize of more Importance even
than the one which he secured
some months ago from the Manu-
facture's Record by writing an es-
say on the subject of Good Roads.
The second prize is S40O and has
Just been awarded Mr.. Fisher by a
committee in Chicago for writing
the second best essay on German
and American Methods of Regu-
lating Trusts. 1t seems Mr.. Fish
er was the only person competing
who did not have a college degree
but his essay was such a fine one
that the committee made an excep-
ton in his case and awarded him
the second prize, amounting to
$400.-New York Age.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-12-25
THE LAWS OF
DIXIE DENOUNCED.

Mrs. Tiney johnson, Jack John
sons mother is now a resident OF
the Windy City, Chicago. She
left Galveston, Texas, her home,
much 10 her regret, and also to the
regret of her many friends, white
and black, who lavishly bestowed
their affections and best wishes
upon her as she and her next of
kin were leaving.
Among the memorable incidents
we are especially pleased at the
expression of the railroad ticket
agent of that city, who was play
mate and special friend of Jack
johnson and man with the cour-
age of his convictions. On enter
ing the day coach to say goodbye
to Mrs. johnson and family, with
tears in his eyes he said:
Mrs. johnson, this is one hour
in my life when feel less than
man. | am forced to deny you
comfolts over this road which by
the damnable laws of Texas | am
bound or forced to obey.
"Tell Jack l am proud of him
and am glad he is able to get out
of here and where you may enjoy
life, liberty and happiness. Flor
ida Standard.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-12-25

cation for this franchise is made in
good faith, and that whether the new
lines are built or not the city and the
people will get all the advantage Of
fered by its terms.
In order to inspire this confidence
it is necessary to interest parties with
capital who can either themselves, or
through their financial connections,
make public announcement and assur-
ance that the bonds of the new COM
pany will be taken as soon as the
franchise is granted by the vote of
the people This, together with the
favorable terms of the application for
the franchise, will undoubtedly secure
favorable action at the hands of the
electors.
Were it not for the bond feature
Denver capital would not permit any
part of the promotion money to be
sought outside of that city. However,
for the purpose of interesting men
and institutions of capital by which
this assurance as to the floating of the
bonds can be given to the public, Den
yer parties are willing to give con-
trolling interest of fifty-one (5D per
centric the parties who will advance
twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) to
assist in paying the expenses of this
application for franchise for this
new company and for the educational
campaign necessary to thoroughly ac-
quaint the people with the advantages
offered.
The newspaper support will be Civ
en without any charge, and owing to
the local situation and the intense
feeling against the present tramway
company this amount, together with
what can be raised locally, will un'
doubtedly gain favorable vote which
will result in the acquisition of fran
chise worth 100 times the expendi'
ture.
The Denver capitalists interested in
this matter are not only in good faith,
but are men prominently identified
with large undertakings, and with the
aid you and your associates can give
them, they feel that the undertaking
will be made a complete success.
| am interested in this matter only
as one who desires to secure the best
possible proposition for our citizens
at this time with a view to ultimate
municipal ownership. While l am not
financially interested in the matter, |
represent those who are, in present
ing it to your favorable consideration.
And if you accept the same it will be
carried out.
Respectfully submitted,
(Signed) JOHN A. RUSH,
Attorney for Denver Municipal
Traction Company
The Colorado statesman., 1909-12-25

STRAP hangers" AS result, the peo-
pie are somewhat dissatisfied. Added
to this, the company insists upon con
trolling the political situation, not on.
ly in the city, but in the state, and at
the present time dominates both the
political machines. This has incensed
the people to a degree that threatens
with disaster the application of the
company for it's new franchise to be
voted on May Is.
In order to supply the city with bet
ter service by connecting all the va
rious residences and business districts
with an up-to-date system, the Den
yer Municipal Traction company was
Incorporated on the 5th day of this
month, under the laws of Colorado,
and made application for franchise
for complete new system of street
railroads, not only giving the citizens
better transportation facilities, but
reaching every part of the business
district by much more direct line,
and with easier grades than the pres
ent existing system.
Under the Constitution of Colorado
all applications for franchises must be
submitted to vote of the taxpaying
electors of the city, and the applicant
must pay the cost of such election.
This cost was determined by the treas
urer to be fifteen hundred dollars ($1,-
5OO.OO), and that amount was paid by
the new company at the time the ap-
plication was presented.
Under the Denver charter, in order
to compel the submission OF this ques-
ton at the regular election, petition
of 25 per cent. of the voters was
thought necessary, and this petition Is
now being circulated and signed, to be
presented to the council at it's meeting
tomorrow evening.
1t will cost about two thousand dol
lars (s2,O00.O0), to pay the circulators
OF these petitions. The printing and
other incidental expenses will make
about five hundred dollars ($5OO),
more, or total of about four thousand
dollars $4,000, initial expense.
In addition, sum Of money ought
to be had sufficient to carry on an
educational campaign in each election
precinct, showing the taxpaying cleo
tors the advantage offered by this new
traction system.
The old company offers to pay for its
twenty (2O) year franchise one million
two hundred thousand dollars ($1,2OO,-
OOO), at the rate of five thousand dol
lars (S5,O0O) month, which is to be
in lieu of all other licenses and city
charges.
The new traction company offers to
pay per cent of it's gross receipts
during the first ten (10) years, eight
iS) per cent during the next five (5)
years and ten per cent. during the last
five (5) years, with the guarantee that
this sum shall average at least seven
The Colorado statesman., 1909-12-25

Mound Bayou, Miss, Dec. a.
What is regarded as a movement
of far reaching significance and
richly laden with possibilities for
the future good of the Negro race
in Mississippi has been inaugural
ed by the North Mississippi An
nual A. M. E. Conference, under
the leadership of Bishop Edward
W. hampton, it being decided at
the recent session of the confer
ence, held in this city, that an ag
ricultural and industrial branch OF
Campbell College be located on
the Campbell College land.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-12-25

Washington, d. O., Dec. 10
A. Jim Grow street car system for
the District of Columbia has
been proposed in Congress again
Representative Hehin, of Alabama
introduced it. His position on the
race question is pronounced. A
year ago he shot colored man on
a Pennsylvania avenue car. He
was arrested, but the case was dis
missed.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-12-25
A CHRONIC
KICKER

pursuing methods of fighting such franchises
clearly of the citizens and demanded by the rapid
future greatness OF Den
shafts directed against the
Trmway franchise He failed ignomnious
Cmpany franchise target
discontinue will be equally complete and conspicuous hen as
now his battlecry Muncipa OUnership 1t pleasing
slogan citizens will be deceived
thereby The following letter speaks for itself:
The Colorado statesman., 1909-12-25

The Negroes in Knoxville, Tenn
essee, continue to make progress.
They are forging ahead in many
directions. They have two men,
bers in the city council. Aside
from this Knoxville has something
that few cities anywhere in Amer
ica, North or South, have. and
that is four policemen who are on
regular duty the same as white po-
licemen.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-12-25

( Chicago, ILL.,, April 8, 1906.-Mr.
Ahomas H. Phillips, Vice President
American Trust and Savings Bank:
Dear Sir.-Pursuant to the conversa-
ton had with you this day relative to
the traction situation in Denver, will
say that at present the Denver City
Tramway company owns, controls and
operates all the street car lines, but
that it has made application for a
twenty (2O) year franchise, which ap-
plication is to be voted upon by the
taxpaying electors at the coming cleo
ton to be held May Is, 1906.
This company has, at present,
patchwork assortment of franchises
expiring at different periods for differ
ent sections of it's lines.
1t has a capital stock of five million
dollars ($5,On0,00O), and its outstand-
ing bonded indebtedness is understood
to be about nine million dollars ($9,
OOO,OOO), of which material portion
comes due in the next few years.
It's gross receipts last year were
about $2,5O0,O00, being large in
crease over the prior year, on account
of the rapid growth of the city and
OF the further fact that each year Den
yer secures more and more conven-
tions which add to the traffic receipts.
In 1904 this tramway earned a sur
plus of $5OS, S,290.26 above the cost OF
all operating expenses, interest ana
taxes. This sum is 10 per cent. upon
its capital stock of S5,O00,0OO.
Last wear the earnings increased
very materially, as the net earnings
were something over 100000.
The company has one hundred anu
fifty-six Q56) miles of track, and the
number of cars in daily use is one
hundred and eighty-five QS5), with
maximum of two hundred and forty
(24O).
Owing to the fact that Denver mas
few storms that interfere with traf-
fic the cost of operation is reduced 10
a minimum, and owing to the 1acC eha'
Denver has so many sunshlny uays
and a delightful climate, the peopie
ride more perhaps than in any othei
city of the United States. In addition
to this, Denver is becoming not ohly
great attraction for tourists puI II
has already established itself as ohe
of the principal convention clties oi
the United States.
All this tends to increase the use VI
street car lines, and as result tenus
to increase the profits from theii
operation, and this increase VIII ul-
doubtedly grow at greater ra'e III
the next few years than heretofore
This present tramway company pe-
cause it has a monopoly OF the DUST
ness now, has failed to reach many
portions of the city, including many oi
the suburbs, and also INDUCES III .ne
practice of crowding its cars Will
The Colorado statesman., 1909-12-25

Rome, Dec. 1S.-A dispatch to
the Tribuna, from Jubital, says
that King Menelik of Abysslnia
died few days ago. The news
of his death was withheld until
the arrival at Adds Aoeda, the
capital, of Ledj Jeassu, the heir
to the throne, and his father with
troops. Menelik claimed to be IA
lineal descendant of King Solomon
and the Queen of Sheba. The
The Colorado statesman., 1909-12-25

Frankfort, KY, Dec. 14.-The
State Board of Education is thor
oughly overhauling and remodel
ing the State Normal School for
Negroes at this place. In having
the work done the State Board,
composed of white Democrats, has
employed a Negro architect and a
Negro landscape gardener.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-12-25

Senator Depew has introduced
bill appropriating S250,O00 in
aid of the American Emancipa-
tion Exposition, whicn it is pro
posed to hold at Savannah, Ga i'll
commemoration of the fifticth an
niversary of the signing of the
emancipation proclamation.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-12-25
RACE NEWS
GATHERED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES

government has taken precautions
to safeguard the life and property
of Europeans. Disorders are not
feared, except possibly at Harrar
where great agitation prevails.
The influence of the queen is still
considerable News of Menelik's
death has not reached the minis
ters of foreign affairs.
Muskogee, Okla Dec. low
ing to the inability of the Neg roes
of Muskogee and other towns in
the state to secure reasonable loans
and terms on real estate securities
located in colored communities, a
$4,000 corporation, to be known
as the Home Building and Loan
Association of Muskogee, has
been formed. The objects of this
organization are: To furnish con-
venient, safe and profitable method
of investing, even the smallest saw
ings of working people and others;
to furnish members of the race
who wish to borrow money for any
purpose whatever, and who prefer
to repay in small installments rath-
er tnan in one bulk sum at a spec
flied time, the means to do so at a
reasonable rate of interest; to as
sist the working classes of our race
to become independent by becom-
ing home owners, and to assist
them to make saving habit by
helping them to save.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-16

now saw the pit into which his own
feet had led him.
He blew out the candle. replaced it
carefully in its altar bracket. made
shift 90 wipe the wax from the table
and slowly. half blindly and without a
word. went into the study.
The bishop came forward. drew the
key from the inside of the study door.
closed it and locked Il from the chapel
side Harry did not turn. but be was
actually conscious OF every sound.
lie heard the door shut sharply, the
harsh CRATE of the key in the lock. and
the sound came 90 him like the last
sentence-the realization OF n soul on
whom the gate OF the good closes for
ever.
In the dark silence OF the chapel
Hauelujah Jones smote his thin hands
together approvingly as he followed
the bishop 90 the outer door. There
the older man laid his hand on his
shoulder.
let him that thinketh he stand
eth he said. take heed lest he fair
Let not this knowledge be spread
abroad that Il make the unrighteous
10 biaspheme. When you pray for
your own soul tonight pray for the
soul OF that man from whom Gods
face Is turned awayr'
Something ia the churchless evan
gelist bowed TO the voice Of ecclesias-
teal authority. He went without n
word
In the study Harry Sanderson stood
fos a moment with the cards and the
bag OF double eagles In his hand III
naily he put the cards and tho canvas
bag methodically into the safe and
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closed It. Then Dc knelt by his desk
aud said. clearly and aloud TO that
aui3 inner symbol OF consciousness in
his soul.
go God ! 90 not know 90 thou art.
- has been said. @ seer of the good
that is .n the bad. and of the bad that
is in the COOL aud lover OF them
both But / know that ann en- a
final extremity. ] can no longer DO
my labor consistently before the world
and before thee. II am delivered it
must Zoe by some way Of thine own
that / cannot conceive. for l cannot
help myself Amen"
He rose TO his feet. mechanically
put on n coat that was lying on a
chair-Hugh's coat but he did not no.
tice this-and bareheaded passed out
10 the street The motor car stood
there. He took his place I'm the for
ward seat and threw on the power.
Barking joyously, Rummy. the brown
spaniel. tore out OF the gate. but his
master did not stop. The little crea-
ture pursued the moving car. made a
frantic leap 10 gain his seat. bur miss
ed. aud the huge armOred wheel struck
and hurled him 10 the gutter.
Harry did not hear the sharp yclp
OF pain His hand was on the lever.
pushing 1t over. over. to its last notch
and the great mechanism. responding
with leap. sped away. faster and
faster. through the night
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The calculating look had lied. lie
glanced half fearfglly about hIm-at
Harry's white faceAat the high altar
with its vases OF August lilies; NJ the
great rose window. now mass Of
white, opaque blotches on which the
three blact crosses stood out with
weird distinctness. at the lurking I'M
lighted shadows in the corners. He
looked lOngingly NJ the gold. shining
yellow In the candle light II fascinat-
cd him.
He lifted his hand. II was trembling
Il swear / willr' he said "Iu stand
by the cards. Harry. and for every day
you win I'll walk n chalk line. so help
me Godr
Harry SandersOn sat down. He emp
tied one OF the bags at his elbow and
pushed the box OF waters across the
table He shufled the cards swiftly
and cut
''Your deal," he said.
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thing in the penetrating odor Of the
contents seemed tc cleave through far
mental wastes to an intimate. though
mysterious, goal He put it 20 his lips
and drank thirstily.
As the burning liquid scorched his
throat a recrudescence of old impulses
surged up through the crust Of more
modern usage. The Harry SandersoD
Of the new. remorseful temperate life.
OF chastened impulses. Of rote and rule
and reformed habit-the rector OF St
James-had been lost on that wild
night ride The man who had awak-
ened IN the freight car was the Satan
Sanderson Of four years before
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ve1ope waters from his dcss T.,r
was strange light In his eye. q rremo
in his fingers.
ct is I who play with money! Rae
said My gold against your coun
tiers, Each OF those hundred red disks
represents "a day Of your ufe-a day
do YOU understand red day OF yo1r
SIN. a day OF yours against q dou1.p
eagle! What you win you keep Bui
for every counter I win you shall pay
me one straight white day. clean
day, lived for decency and for the
right
Hugh's eyes We're fastened on the
gold In Harry's fingers. Two thousand
dollarsl II luck came his way he could
go FAR on that-far enough 20 escape
the nameless terror that pursued him
ia every shadow Money against red
wafersG Why It was plenty 81 hc won.
and if be lost be had staked nothing
What q fool Harry was,
Harry saw the shrewd. calculatiu-
look that came 20 his eyes. lie cau-h,
his wrist
Not hercr' he said hoarsely. Tie
flung open the chape, door and pushed
him aside. lie seized one OF the altar
candles. no IL with a match and stuck
IL upright en- it's own wax on the small
communion table that stood just in.
side the altar rail- with the cards. Che
red waters and the bags of coin. Tic
dragged two chairs forward.
"Now." he said in a strained voice
put up your hand-your right hand
and swear before tAis altar. on On,
gamblers honor you boast OF. win OF
lose 90 abide by this gamer~
Hugh shrank. lie was supcrstltious
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wood. saw the
CLEAN of a gold
piece. the smear
OF melted wax
marring the pol.
ished oak The
reddish glow OF
the candle was
reelected on the
players faces.
They were gam
biiugi At Gods
holy altar and
on Christs ta-
blet who would
dare such a prof
anauon2
He crancd his
neck Suddenly
he gave q sInoth
cred cry. The
player facing
him he recog
nized-itwas the
rector himselfi
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who's Who" In the Story.

SATAN" SANDERSON, the
hero. daredevil, quixotic friend and
minister OF the Gospel
HUGH STIBES. prodigal and
criminal
JESSICA HOLME. the beautiful
heroine. helpless Go the rush OF
events and the principal sufferer IN
a case OF mixed identity.
MRS. HALLORAN, the camp
oracle
DAVID STIIiES, stern, yet for
giving. and az the last made happy
by another's unhapplness
THE BISHOP. the victim Of a
misunderstanding
HALLELUJAH JONES, the re-
ngious fanatic on whose shoulders
rests the whole weight OF the story
EMMET PRENDERGAST. the
false friend. perIurer and thief
THE SHERIFF. who is very
much divided between duty and in
clination
~BIG" DEVLIN, who turns
champion Instead or prosecutor AFT.
er the hero's race with death.
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gone, he folded the camp stool. turned
OF the gasoline flare. shut down the
lid or his melodeon and trundled il up
the street
AS he pushed up the street ae came
70 great motor car standing at the
curb under the naples There was no
one in IL. but somewhere in its Interior
a mufiied whirring throb beat evenly
like a double metallic heart He
stopped and regarded 1t inquisitively.
A rich mans property, TO be surel
He looked up. IL was at the gate OF
the chapel. No doubt 1t belonged to
tho fashionable rector who had been
pointed out TO him on the street the
day before He remembered the young.
handsome face. the stylish broadcloth-
Yet II was beautiful edIfice that
wealth had built there for Christ He
saw dimly the stone angel standing IA
the porch and. leaving his me,odeon
on the pavement entered the gate to
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] o o ks you've
been on the road
long enough TO
know better. We
stopped 10 tank
there, and we
picked you Up.
you and your
four lie d
mate. Musthave
been a bit squif-
~. eh p
He winked and
took a flask from
his poe K Q {.
Have a hair Of
the dog that bit
you 2" he said
Harry took the
task and. wip-
ing the top on
his sleeve. I'M
corked it, Some
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why did you IeoUe leave itY'
"f Hugh touched
his parched lips with his tongue. Again
that nervous. sidelong look. that fear
full glance over his shoulder.
II had no money 10 work II. had
TO live. Besides. I'm tired Of the whole
thing"
The backward glance. the look OF
dread. were tangible tokens. Harry
translated them.
You are not telling the truth" he
said shortly. What have you doneY"
Hugh fiinched, but he made suIlen
answer: Nothing. What should /
have doneT'
THAT is what / am now inauIrine
OF myself" said Harry. "Your face Is
a book for any one 10 read. see things
written on II. Hugh-things that tell
story Of wrongdoing You are
afraid"
Hugh shivered under the regard. DID
his face really tell so much?
II don't care TO be seen In town" he
said lyon wouldn't either. probably
under the circumstances" His gaze
dropped 10 bis frayed coat sleeve. In
bis craven fear of something that he