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block trespass. 1t is beside the mark
that such an accident is without exact
precedent and that the chances are
strongly against recurrence in the
same circumstances. What has happened
this time is, in the net result. what has
happened often before. and the public
is justified in demanding protection from
occurrences.
The avowed reason offered against the
adoption by the railroads of one of the
several automatic stopping devices is that
none o. them is perfect that they are all
subject to arrangement, and that it Is
unsafe to install unreliable check on
the engineers lest the enginemen lose their
own sense Of respons bility and rely on
the possibly untrustworthy stopping APP
paratus. This does not appeal conVinc-
ingly to the patrons of railways. whose
lives are constantly imperiled at present
through unjustiffed reliance in the moral
checks imposed upon engineers. 1t may
be true that an automatic device that
will stand up under service conditions in
all conditions o. the weather has not yet
been demonstrated. But neither has the
block system proved itself perfect. Even
the most trustworthy engineers and sig
nalmen make mistakes. Still the engine
men and signal operators are not discard
ed as class.
Probably if the best device now known
were generally adopted and installed the
imperfections would quickly be overcome.
There is no cause leading to the correc-
ton of faults so effective as daily. prac-
teal reliance upon a machine. The in
ventive genius is quickened under the spur
Virfnany feature or
the transportation equipment of today is
the resultant Of years of service testing.
1t is reasonably suspected that the real
cause of the unwillingness to adopt the
automatic stop is the railroads desire to
avoid rigid adherence to set conditions
and to hold their operatives up to their
maximum performances Of speed and
schedule making. successfully stolen
switch is not condemned now at head
quarters. The missending or misunder-
standing of an order is not, necessarily
reckoned as punishable offense unless
, trouble results. When the engineer piles
up" the cars he is disciplined, IL living.
When he brings his train through on time
despite block warnings he is rated as a
smart man.
Congress can compel the adoption of
an automatic stopping device on interstate
roads ii it so wishes. The interstate
commerce commission has been studying
the question. and there must be in hand
now a large volume OF illuminative in
formation bearing upon it, With the
Montreal accident as a fresh instance of
the danger now present on every railroad
line perhaps something will be done to
force the issue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
POSTPONED LEGISLATION.

The House of Representatives the other
day passed the census bill, thereby dis
charging an imperative duty inherited
from the last Congress. That measure
was left over from the session which
closed the 4th Of March, Congress being
indisposed to enact the legislation in a
form satisfactory to the then occupant
of the White House. There was no diff
ficulty whatever in passing it In the
extra session in precisely the form which
was indicated as desirable in Mr.. Roose-
velt's veto message.
Having done this piece OF work, it is
now incumbent upon the House to take
care of another item of long-neglected
business-the constitutional amendment
for the change of date of the Inaugural
ton. That matter has been left over
from one Congress to another for many
years. 1t is perhaps the champion bit Of
postponed legislation, and the time has
come when the American people insist
emily demand that 1t be enacted at last.
While this session has been called spe-
officially for the purpose OF passing the
tariff bill, 1t Is by no means exclusively
sacred to that purpose. SO long as the
other business proposed does not interfere
with the main work. 1t is altogether
probable that the tarin bill will not reach
the Senate before some time In April.
and meanwhile that body could, without
the least difficulty or interference with
any set program OF business. devote It.
self to consideration Of the change
of-date amendment. so as to get it out
Of the way before the tariff bill passes
the House.
The contemplated amendment is now
pending In both houses. having been in
troduced in The Senate by Mr.. Depew ano
in the House by MIR. Gaines The Sen
ate resolution has been referred to COM
mittee. but the House resolution remains
on the Speakers table pending the ap-
pointment of the appropriate committee
% which reference will later be made.
The hope Of the advocates Of the legis-
iation is that those members Of the
mouse who have already and are still
declaring themselves In favor OF a change
Of date will use their influence to the
end Of securing the organization Of this
committee. so that the House will be in
position to take up the matter for pas
sage shortly after the tariff DILL Is sent
20 the Senate. The Stars canvass OF
congress on this subject continues to
disclose an overwhelming sentiment in
favor OF more clement date for the
inauguration and it is reasonable to ex.
pecr that the House Will move In the
premises as soon as the opportunity is
duorded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
To'itics and Appointments.
The Philadelphia Record presents thi

when President Taft takes democrat
MO his cabinet he does not therefore
cease &c he republican. When a demo-
rat accepts place IN the Taft cabinet
he does not thereby renounce his democ-
~acy. Beth part es would he better for a
re ter non-partisan eaven'n" Nom
s-'isan selection could be extended with
manifest ~ivartace a-d fairnes espe-
cialiy In the selection of federal Judges"
MIR. Nacvea h and Mr.. Dickinson re-
nounced the democratic party twelve
years ago. They may not call them
selves republicans. but certa:n My. IL the
definitions Of the day have any value.
they are not democrats. Three years
hence the record they will have helped
prepare as members If the Taft admins
tration will be submitted to tile voters as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
If They MEET.

II Johnson and JEFF were to meet
No doubt what you say is quite true:
But. still. II they did. I repeat
What? Yes. that Is probable. too:
But suppOsfng that white bruiser and
That dark one-don't interrupt so!
Hold on, now. You don't understand
Shut up, pray, and give me a show!
II johnson and JET. as I said,
Were to meet-yes. You said so before.
But. so long those fellows aren't dead
You never can tell what's in store:
For JEFF might at least think IL wise,
And johnson would never object.
While. I'm perfectly free to surmise.
Others think such proceedings correct.
IT, then, as ! started to state
When your blamed Interruptions began.
Those two by some hocus Of fate
Were TO meet. face 10 face, man to man
i believe they are likely to. yet.
Though ! never give fighting a boost
Don't You think. as they never have met.
That they really should be introduced?
Chicago News.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
An Appeal to Selfishness.

oh. here's another argument
For speedy legislation.
Remember. We whose no rs are spent
In toiling for the nat on
The wintry wind grows soft and still
The waters gently swi hing
Remind Us that ere long 1t will
Be time to go a-fishing.
The sun each day prolongs his stay
Reluctantly departing
From scenes that even now are gay
With blossoms newly starting.
So sally forth like prudent men,
Let you may all be wishing
You'd been more expeditions when
It's time to go a-fishing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
VARIOUS VERSES
ON TIMELY TOPICS
METER.

What's q poem? Just a Jingle.
In a double rhyme or single,
On the pages OF a book?
Something witty. wise or solemn.
Just TO I'll funny column
Where most readers never lookf
Nay. there's poetry that's sweeter
In the rumble OF the street-or
In the waves long swinging meter.
As they break upon the shore:
And the winds tune. Wild, unfettered.
Has q Tilt that can't be bettered
In your sonnets by the score.
More than's found in many a ballad.
Done by poets passion pallid.
Lies in ordinary salad
Ii artist mixes IL.
There are lyrics I'm q beefsteak.
That. though you be filled with griefs, take
Sorrow from you for a bit.
Hymns are sung by well cooked dinners
That can comfort weary sinners.
Rhymesters are but mere beginners
In comparison with him
Who can mix Martini cocktails.
In my memory are locked ales
That make brilliant lyrics dim!
All things run to ripping measures.
Passions. pities. pains and pleasures.
Patnsg Ay, as the poet says. yours
Mny be dramas grand and sweet.
Amt IL true excuse the GRAMMAR.
That your morning katzenjammer
Throbs with metric. rhythmic beat?
Cleveland Leader.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
THE COWBOY SONNETEER.

seen a show las night at oil Cheyenne,
And 1t was bout Teller who, like me.
Was rough and wild and orn'ry could he.
Same as a bronx that hates the ways Of men;
But he gifts love struck. like do. and then
He cuts out all that booze. a-howin' free.
And studies nights and makes her see that he
Has got the makin's OF man. BY Hen!
And I'm a-gon' to try that hombrey's game
And spruce myself like all stage lovers do.
And show the teacher that. though my nick
Is P'isen Bill. I amt so bad clear through;
And then I'll see-and darned quick. too, I
suppose
II things in life end like they do IN shows.
Denver Republican.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
The EASIEST THING ON EARTH.

The easiest thing I'm the world
Is to just sit back and growl.
When the dust is madly whlrled.
When the north winds hercely howl.
When the day Is warm and fair.
When the rill sings as Ii flows,
When fragrance fills the air.
When dew is on the rose,
When the road Is rough and steep.
When the way is smooth and Wide,
When the crops we hoped to reap
Have prematurely died.
When the friends we thought were true
Have ruthlessly betrayed
When the things we ought to do
Are foolishly delayed
When others win where we
Might have achieved success,
When rich men In their glee
Forget our mirthlessness
When Others rise through worth.
Or by methods that are foul,
The easiest thing earth
Is to just sit back and growl.
5. E. kiser. In Chicago Record Herald.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
SPRING SONG.

The brides sing
When IL is spring,
And playful grow the bats,
And In the spring
We see q string
OF most outlandish hats.
The vinelets cling
When 1t 10 spring,
The leaves begin to bud.
The gentle spring
Doth also bring
A lavish crop of mud.
The lambkins Ming,
When ii Is spring,
Their nimble heels In play.
And jocund spring
Doth on MS ring
A weather shift each day.
Louisville Courier-JourDAl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
A Sentiment Scorned.

"A dog Is mans patient, faithful friend"
Naturally" answered the harsh anal
yist. ''he depends on man to be his meal
ticket"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
THOSE INSURGENTS.

From the Newark Star.
Seems that the insurgents couldn't in
surge any better than Leader Champ
Clark can lead.
From the Providence Evening Journal.
1t must be somewhat disappointing to
the House insurgents to find that they
have amended the rules as Speaker Can
non wanted them amended.
From the Chicago Inter-Ocean.
The House insurgents at Washington
ought to take a. few more lessons In in
surging.
From the Indianapolis Star.
Speaker Cannon doubtless thinks that
Mr.. La Toilette should do all his insurg ng
n the Senate, where he belongs.
From the Indianapolis News.
Cannon was simply reloaded-not quite
% the muzzle, but near enough for all
practical purposes.
From the Columbus Ohio State Journal.
In the midst OF all this confusion in the
House the desirability of attaching one
Or two slight amendments to the Senate
rules has escaped without much COM
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21

The Palermo police are actively en-
gagged in arresting suspects In connection
WITH the Petrosino case. In fact. the col
lection Of suspects is 80 numerous that
the difficulty or locating definite charge
is magnified rather than lessened by their
zeal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21

An effort by England to take possession
of the battleships In course of construc-
ton in that country for Brazil would
have the effect Of making governments
careful about placing their contracts in
the future
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Essentials Of Oratory.

II have my speech nearly completed"
Il suppose you have marshaled your
arguments in serried ranks?'
mo: haven't taken up that part Of 1t.
But have selected my anecdotes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
PLAYS and Novels.

The naughty literature we see
Has left us apprehensive
That raw" material may be
Too free and yet expensive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21

Mr.. Taft Is beloved and approved by
his college associates, even though no
records point to any memorable achieve
ments by him as q foot ball player or
an oarsman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21

There is danger that In q short time
the soft spring climate will cause states
men TO forget all about their Inaugural
ton day troubles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21

The frequent reports Of inevitable war
In the Balkans would not render real
war any less surprising.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
A Tennessee Courtship.

Shall We elope?" she asked. coyly "or
shall We tell father and have conven-
t.onal wedding. with people throwing rice
at us?''
Lets tell father" he answered. I'D
rather take chance on rice than buck
shot"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21

A scientist declares that the world is
drying up. He could not expect that in
auguration weather TO last forever
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21

Castro might take occasion to remind
the world that his absence does not suf-
fice to secure peace and quiet in southern
America
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21

Some sort OF an arrangement for a
prohibitive tariff on ornamental buttons
would be relief to many married men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21

Col. Cooper's opinion Of jurors can be
inferred without permitting him the use
Of firearms in order to express 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
The Bubble, Reputation.

why do you keep an alarm clock?'
ITO influence public opinion. 1t makes
everybody else in the building think I am
an early riser"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21

Suspicious that are being cast on soft
drinks tend to increase the anxieties Of
life in local option communities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21

Certain persistent efforts to sympathize
with Uncle Joe Cannon as a man with
a blighted future may as we'll be aban-
doned for good and all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21

The arguments of tariff expert are
sometimes as hard to follow as those Of
an ali INST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21

The selection CT Africa as a Roosevelt
summer resort is not altogether COM
y i'm entary TO Oyster Bay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21

The practice of bringing bouquets to
Congress for the Speaker will now be
resumed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21

The theatrical season usually languishe,
In Washington in the old days as sool
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-07-08
Dog Owners Attention

In accordance with city ordinance
ell dog tax must be paid to the city
auditor not later than June l. This
ordinance will be strictly enforced.
Note carefully Sec. s of said ordin-
ance which 10 as follows:
; Any person owing, keeping or har-
boring within the said city Of Minot,
any dog or animal of the dog kind,
who shall fail or neglect to have the
same registered as herein provided,
shall be deemed guilty of a violation
Of this ordinance, and upon convic-
ton thereof shall be fined in q sum
not exceeding $1,000 and the cost Of
prosecution, or by Imprisonment in
the city Jail not exceeding ten days.
.M. Lyle Thompson.
City Auditor.
s-- a=m $40 tt
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II ,7-S
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Notice Of Hearing for Druggists Per.
NIT

NIT
State of North Dakota, County Of
Ward, -ss.
District Court, 9Th Judicial District.
Take notice that the undersigned Of
Minot, County Of Ward, and state OF
North Dakota, has filed and presented
to the above named court petition in
due form Of law for permit to sell in
toxicating liquors for medical, scien-
tific, sacramento and mechanical
purposes and that a hearing upon
said application has been set before
the Hon.. E. B. Goss, Judge of said dis
trict court at the court house in the
city Of Minot, county Of Ward and
state aforesaid for the 18th day of
July, 1909, at 10 o'clock a. m.
Dated this LIST day of June, 1909.
49,. Alfred 8. Blakey,
6-3 7-S Applicant.
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Notice flor Bids for Sewer Censtruc.

ton N
The city council of the city Of Mi
not, North Dakota, will receive bids
until eight o'clock on the 18th day
Of July, 1909, for the construction Of
Sewer No. of Sewer District No.
of the City of Minot including catch
basins, man-holes, and hush-tanks to-
gether with an outlet to the Mouse
river, in and upon the streets of said
city as hereinafter named. Said work
to be done in accordance with the
plans and specifications thereof on
file in the Office of the city auditor to
be completed on or before November
LIST, 1909.
Valley Street, 9Th St. to Bird Ave.
Fifth st., Valley st., to So. 9Th
Ave.
So. 9Th Ave. &C" st. to E. 9Th st.
E. 5th st. from point $50 feet west
Of g" st. to the East end thereof,
thence north to the Mouse River.
All bids shall be in separate
amounts for each, street showing and
covering the entire work for all the
streets. and shall be accompanied
by a certified check Of $500 payable to
the mayor Of the city and bond in
the amount equal to the amount Of
the bid payable to the city Of Minot.
The bidder shall agree to take
special assessment sewer warrants
in payment for said work and shall
state the rate of interest not exceed
ing seven per cent which said war
rants shall draw. All bids shall be
addressed to the city auditor and
shall be sealed and marked IBID for
Sewer Construction" and the city
council reserves the right to reject
any and all bids or any part thereof.
Lyle Thompson,
City Auditor.
II 7-8 S5>@>. "r
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Notice for Bids for 'Veneering School
House

Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids will be received for the veneer
ing of the new school building In
Surrey school district No. Al, with
brick bids to be received two ways, LIST
with furnishing the material and the
labor separately, and second, fur
nishing material and labor together.
Size of building, 44-5o, % feet high.
Certified checks for ten per cent OF
the amount of the bids to accompany
all bids. Board reserves the right to
reject any or all bids. Board to re-
ceive bids up to until 2 o'clock p. m.
of July II, 1909. g.
Plans and specifications may be
found at the First State bank, Sur
reg, N. D.
D. NJ. Shorb. Clerk.
6-17 7-15 c. E. Dresher, Pres.
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To protect your gr "-"~s
against loss from this
ment, you don't have to pay ...~ e..
MUM till fall, and you don't have
to pay any interest and you don't
have to pay policy fee, and you
don't have to pay five dollars to get
man to come and adjust your loss
when you have one, you don't have
to pay twenty-five dollars cash be-
fore you can call an arbitration
meeting, in fact, you don't need to
have an arbitration meeting, because
you always get a square deal at every
turn of the game. want to write q
policy on every field of growing
grain in Ward county.
Talk with Martin Jacobson, r. w.
Jones, J. B. Tracy and hundreds of
other members now living in Ward
county. Call on B. F. Warren the
authorized agent for Minot and VIC
Unity also superintendent Of adjust
ments for this district.
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THE RExALL STONE
PAUL v. MCCOY & co

Estrayed-From my home, Sec. a.
1924, one bay mare colt two years
old, weight about 800 lbs. Wire mark
above knee on front leg. Finder
please notify D. Vanett, Douglass, N.
D. 6-24>
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SXhe lntefstate Land OonDoay tuaa
Regular excursions % oa1Gngy -
show G. r. Ry. irrigated h1ls oVery
4 atupday, rate SO for roun1 trip. ~
L. Hslvorson in Jacobson t'osa
tbr PARTICULAR.
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Soreness of the muscles, whether
induced by violent exercises or in
jury, is quickly relieved by the free
application Of Chamberlain's Llni-
ment. This liniment Is equally valli-
able for muscular. rheumatism, and
always affords quick relief. Sold by
P. V. Mccoy & Co.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-07-08
the BEST REGULATOR.

We promise TO return every cent paid US
for Rexall OrdeIlies if they fail to salts
factorially relieve constipation. They are
eaten like candy, are particularly good for
delicate persons and children, do not grippe
time of day or night without any incon.
venience whatever. We want you to try
Rexall Orderlies At our risk because We
are positive they will doas xe'claim. Two
sizes, ioc. and a5c. .-
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wo4sGx 70 1oslss.

A friend be- placsd 11aee ~tta me
to loan On nUt eaRm mortgages.
Security must be absolutely ,Oood. Ap-
ply w. NJ. Smart. Optic building.
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Ifyou have savings to invest, or wish
to b, rrow money on Farm Lands, or on
City Property, call on or write Grant s.
Youmans, Minot, N. d.
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Something About Hail Insurance
Read it carefully, consider serious
ly and don't let your growing crop
be destroyed.
B. F. Warren Writes Hail Insurance,
and it Costs You Only 50 Cents
. Per Acre
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500 young men to buy an up to
date suit of clothes and over coat
We also want 500 men Of all ages to
buy their clothes of us. We are sat-
isfed that If you buy one suit OF US,
you will be our customers hereafter.
And will induce all your friends to
buy their clothes Of us. Fat mems
clothes are our specially. Slim men,
we never fail to satisfy.
+ Ed ShieWek.
Opposite City Hall. Minot. NJ D.
Special attention given to pressing
LOST-Four or five days ago, IS
miles north or northwest Of Minot.
bunch of keys with name plate. Find
er please notify A. P. slocum for re-
ward, Minot, N. D. 6-1Otf
Weekly journal-miner., 1909-12-01
MADE NEW RECORD.

ST. JOSEPH, Nov. 27.-Otis Blaids- dell of New York wrote 61S4 words in an hour on a typewriter at an average of 1O3 words per minute. The best previous record was 95, by Rose Fritz, September 13.
 I. I. I. I. !. !. i. !. :. T. .t !. !. known him never made a failure of any undertaking by him, will not pre- vent the consummation of the pre- vious determined plans and purposes for the working out of the San Carlos reservoir project for the reclamation of the lands in the Casa Grande valley, about Florence. ."-Tucson Cit izen.