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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-07-01

Anton Larson, postmaster, mayor
land Hello Girl" from Foxholm, and
assessor of Foxholm township was
in the city Monday. He brought the
assessors books to the auditor. Anton
says that life is strenuous in Fox
holm, and with as many irons in the
fire as he has, we guess he's right.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-07-01

Stringent orders are Being issued
by mayors Of towns against the care
less use of fireworks in celebrating
independence Day. Some of the
towns has the lid nailed down tight
against the cannon cracker espe-
cially. Good idea. --s.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-07-01

It is reported that another bunch
Of creamery promoters have entered
the state but, it is,,>thought most of
the farmers are wised> up to those
fellows, and that: there will be moth
ing doing: "a
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-07-01
Surrey News

Mr.. Berg made a business trip to
Deering one day last week,
DR.. Miller of Belleville, Penn, 10
visiting friends south Of town.
Miss Jackson of Minot came out
to g. NJ. Bradley's last week.
Freeman Yoder began work on
Charlie Lambert's new barn last
Thursday.
The Norwich ball team were up
and played our team last Wednesday
evening. Surrey won the game by
q score of IA to Z.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-07-01

H. 2. Mitchell, who has done ex-
cellent reportorial work on the Daily
Reporter, has accepted the position
of city editor Of the Minot Daily
Optic. Mr. Mitchell is good news
.getter, and will make valuable
man for the Optic.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-07-01

ESTRAYED-On May 18th two
year old colt, weight LOO, bay with
white star in forehead and one
white hind foot. Ten dollars reward
for return Of same. II 7-15 chg
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-07-01
NO REASON FOR DOUBT.

When we offer to return the money paid
us if our claims do not prove true, we must
know exactly what We are talking about
when We say Rexall "93" Hair Tonic will
relieve scalp irritation, dandruff and falling
hair, and prevent badness. Don't scott,
doubt or hesitate. Try the remedy at our
risk. Two sizes, soc. and SI.oo.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-07-01

Owing to threatening weather, the
day was declared off, tho a number of
Masons met and had an enjoyable
tine at the hall s.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-07-01

l Will stanu my Jack aU my
farm, 5 miles North of Bur]ing-
ton. on Sec. II, Twp. 1856, Rge.
"a. If you wish to raise good
mules, cali and see him before
breeding to anything else. He
is about Is hands high, weighs
$50 pounds. Good life and ele-
giant style.
Services, $1,000 to insure
mare with foal,
4-15 c.. w. GREEN,
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
TRYING FLORCZYK
ONMURDERCHARGE
Young POIander Faces Jury
in Oyer and Terminer
Court Today

Alexander Florczyk was placed on
trial in oyer and Terminer Court this
morning on the charge Of numbering
his Aunt. Rosalia Florczyk. The woman
and her husband were found hacked
20 death in their home in Bird street
on the night OF December II. The
following jury was empanelled:
Lewis Greenwalt, Harry CroSsan,
Ernest Frazer, John Thompson, william
J. Brown, Isaac S. Frazer. William c.
Reed. Lewis Derickson, Harry ID. Dra-
per, William Spencer, Fred B. Racine
and Joseph 7. Laws. Three jurors who
were called were excused as they said
they had formed and expressed an opin-
ion as to the guilt Of the prisoner.
The grand jury returned two indict-
ments against Florczyk and these will
be tried separately. Charles f. Cur
ley appears for Florczyk.
In presenting the states case 70 the
jury Deputy Attorney General VOL
colt said the State could produce wit
nesses to the assault which ended in
the death of the woman on the morn
ing of December Is. Mr. Wolcott said
the State would endeavor to show that
the prisoner gave the alarm.
Continued Mr. Wolcott said the de-
fendant lived with his uncle and aunt
and owed them $3.50 for board. on the
night of the death of the couple the
young man was at the house at 9
o'clock. About $50 o'clock that night
a witness saw a man leaning over the
bed Of tlorczyk whose mangled body
was found the next morning.
The first. witness called was Mrs.
Anna Warockowski who testified that
she lived next door to the Florczyk
house. She saw the prisoner go to the
house the morning after the alleged
murder and knock. According to the
witness Florczyk said he did not know
whether his aunt was in or not and
told how he could not get i'm the house
the previous night. Later he came
back and inquired about the killing OF
his uncle and aunt. Witness could not
tell If the door of the house was locked
when the prisoner knocked. She fol-
lowed the prisoner into the house and
saw blood spattered about the place
Mrs. Francisco Smulska, of No. 146
Bird street, was the next witness called
and testified to having been in the
FlorczylS home after the murder was
discovered. She will continue her tes-
timony this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
WIRELESS In
OPERATION HERE
First Message From dupont
Building Station Sent cut
Today

Wireless telegraphy was placed in oper-
alton In Wilmington this morning when
operators OF the United Wireless and Teie-
graph Company sent test messages from
the station on the DUPONT Building to
Philadelphia. Baltimore, Washington, New
York and other points.
This afternoon the station was formally
placed in service when A. e. jackson. an
expert operator, who is hardly more than
boy, stuck big bull dog pipe between
his teeth and buzzed the following mes
sage to the Bellevue stratford Hotel, Phil
adelDhia;
Lawrence Mccormick, Bellevue STRAIT
ford. Philadelphia.
Greetings from the Wilmington sta
ton. Let Us Hear From You.
"E. /. dupont deNemours Powder Co"
No formality attended the opening Of the
service here. Officials OF the DUPONT Com
pany. the Wireless Company and Others
were Interested spectators. The tests this
morning were for the purpose Of finding
the power of the apparatus and to get
what Is technically known as the tune"
with other stations. The local station is
the most far reaching, it is said. OF any
five-kilowatt station Of the company.
At the opening OF the service this after
noon there were present John J. Raskob,
of the dupont Company; S. S. Bogart,
vice-president Of the United Wireless Tele-
graph Company, himself a wireless expert;
r. A. somerville. inspector in charge OF
making the preliminary tests for record;
W. c. Pratt in charge OF the wireless
company's new service; ]. L. Murphy. whr
installed the apparatus, A. L. jackson, the
operator apd others
The uppermost floor OF the DUPONT
Building. which is virtually the roof en-.
closed, on which the wireless station {.
situated. resounded this morning with
nervous buzzes as the operator worked his
little black key. The Morse code is used
and each bugz was the preliminary Of q
tremendous electrical shock that sent a
letter or a word TO some distant station
The turning OF lever by the operator
puts the electric energy at his command
He then buzzes It on to a generator IN his
rear. This I'm turn delivers the force TO ar
apparatus called the "concentrator" In
closed in what an experienced housewife
would take for an ice chest at his side
and then IL is released, shoots up The wires
flowing from the masts on the build ng anC
is hurled through the atmosphere in rip.
pies, Just as a big stone disturbs the sur
face of a lake. The receiving station a
tuned to receive the message from th'
dispatcher and the message passes al
others except this. The "aerogram II
caught IN an apparatus placed over hi
ears gy the receiving operator and Is duly
recorded
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
WOMAN WILL BE
ELECTROCUTED
Governor Hughes Declines
to Save Mrs. Farmer
From the Chair
CONVICTED OF MURDER
IN NEW YORK STATE
BY United Press Leased Special wire

BY United Press Leased Special Wifa
ALBANY. N. Y. March Ex-Governor
Hughes to-day denied executive Glenn
ency to Mrs. Mary Farmer, under
sentence Of death at Auburn prison for
the murder of Sarah Brennan at
Brownsville, near Watertown, in April,
1908. In concluding his statement the
Governor says;
Il find no ground on which I could
justify granting clemency and there
fore deny the application"
Mrs. Mary Farmer will be the second
woman 10 be put to death by electricity
in New York State. the other being
Mrs. Place, whom the then Governor
Roosevelt refused to pardon. Her
crime was the killing Of Sarah Bren-
nan in their home in the little town of
Hoonsheld. The object. II was al
legged, was TO secure possession Of the
home owned by Mrs. Brennan and her
husband.
James Farmer and his wife, Mary,
became very intimate with the Bren-
mans and IL was alleged they schemed
TO secure possession Of the Brennan
property. 1t was proven at the trial
that Mrs. Farmer with the deed of the
Brennan property calsnd on Attorney
Burns in 1907. She stated that she
was Mrs. Brennan and wanted TO deed
the property 10 her friend, Mrs Farm
er. This was done and the deed re-
corded. A short time later another
deed giving the property to the infant
son Of the Farmers was recorded.
On April 27, 1908, Sarah Brennan left
her home to go to the Farmer house.
She was seen 70 enter it. and that was
the last time she was ever seen alive.
Sheriff Bcllinger and Brennan, accom-
panied by several deputies visited the
Brennan home, in which the Farmers
were living and started search for
the missing woman. Mrs. Farmer,
cool and collected. showed them
through the house and they failed to
find anything. AS they were about to
leave the sheriff saw two trunks In a
back room. He asked whose they
were and Mrs. Farmer said they were
hers. She declared that she had lost
| the keys and the sheriff took hatchet
and broke open the trunk. Inside of
| II He found Mrs. Brennan, her face and
head battered with a blunt instrument.
The arrest of the pair followed and
Mrs. Farmer made several conflicting
statements, first taking the blame on
herself and then blaming her husband.
Both were indicted for murder and Mrs.
Farmer, after two weeks trial was
convicted and sentenced TO be electro
cuted. The Court OF Appeals confirm
ed the decision of the lower court. She
was then sentenced to die during the
week beginning March %, and her at
torneys appealed to Governor Hughes
TO commute the sentence. They alleged
that she is insane but the effort was
fruitless.
Her husband, James ID. Farmer. is
also in the death house at Auburn
waiting execution for the same crime
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
With the Photographers

For reason that has not been explained several
members the Roosevelt cabinet have not yet
become presidents of New York banks heads of in
surance companes.-Chicago Record Herald.
Consciously or unconscously some OF our state Sena
tors becoming humorists-Doyer Delawarean.
When an elderly man enjoys perfect health he is as
proud of Il handsome young woman is Of her beauty
-Atchison Globe.
Wireless politics would be extremely useful ships
OF state.-New York Post
Judge Parker despairs Of the republic. He doesn't
think that this Congress will establish free trade lie
right In that respect leastPhadelphia Inquirer.
The OF cortelyou and Loeb full Of encour
agement for Private Secretary Carpenter-Chcago TIL
bune
After being confined in madhouse for ten years for
mer judge has been declared because OF admir-
able Lincoln Grafton he delivered February IL Thou
sands OF public speakers win rejoice that the rule
not work both ways--New York Post.
sousa announces that ragtme music is dead. II so
II has left very active ghost continue the disturb
ance.--Chicago Record Herald.
Evening journal., 1909-03-22

such measures arc just and are merely in keep
ing with the modern spirit There is nothing
radical or destructive about them. Delaware
should have such law.
Some proposed measures that appear to us
very fair received no consideration at all One
of these was proposal to prevent alleged coer-
con or intimidation of employees. Some months
ago we had an example of deplorable coercion
and intimidation in Wilmington Whether we
like labor unions or not, whether opposed
to them or not, man should be permitted freely
to enter them if he so desires The employer
may then say whether he shall recognize them or
not. Labor unions have their faults and they
have their benefits; but on the whole. we be-
lieve their benefits far exceed their faults. Had,
for instance, the labor unions been strong enough
in North Carolina they would have been able to
prevent the disgraceful refusal OF the Legislature
of that State TO protect child labor from the
greed and avarice OF manufacturers.
There arc many public improvements hoped
for from the present session Of the Legislature,
such as State House at Dover new City Hall
in Wilmington, new city charter and other
thngs-all of which must rest for two years.
These matters have been problems of wishing to
do without having the necessary means to graf
ify our desires.
Evening journal., 1909-03-22

grew stronger, and within three months
/ was perfectly well woman.
II want this letter made public to
show the benefit women may derive
from Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. Mrs. JOHN G. MoLDAN,
21lb Second St.. North, Minneapolis,
MINI.
Thousands of unsolicited and genu-
inc testimonials like the above prove
the efficiency of Lydia f. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, which is made
exclusively from roots and herbs.
Women who suffer from those dis
tressing ills peculiar to their sex should
not lose sight of these facts or doubt
the ability of Lydia f. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound to restore their
health.
Ifyou want special advice write
TO Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass.
ShewilI treatyOurletterasst strictly
confidential. For 20 years she
has been helping sick women I'm
this way, free of charge. Don't
hesitate - write at once.
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
BANKERS COMPLAIN OF
EXPRESS COMPANIES

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
WASHINGTON, March 22.-Unless the
American Bankers Association takes some
further step, she Interstate Commerce
Commission. will not consider further the
complaint Of the banzers that the Adams.
American and other express companies,
are practicing unjust discrimination in the
matter Of their money order business.
II is up to the bankers to present evil
dence Of the alleged discrimination. of the
express companies in the transportation of
money. II this is not done, the complaint
will likely 60 by default.
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
PREPARE FOR
RIVER SURVEY

Major Deakyne. United States engi-
neer for the Philadelphia district. has
started TO compile a report on the
condition OF the Delaware River and
Harbor. acting under instructions from
Washington. This step is preliminary
10 the making Of survey for So
foot channel pursuant to the passage
Of the Rivers and Htarbors bill by Con-
gress.
The survey win be made from point
off Allegheny avenue 20 the Delaware
Capes, but this will not be done until
Major Dealxyne submits his report. The
Board of Survey consists OF Colonel
William M. Black, Lieutenant Colonel
Edward Burr, Lieutenant Colonel
James c. Sanford. Major Joseph +.
Kuhn and Captain Lewis ii. Rand.
Colonel Sanford was chief engineer in
the district while the work on the 30
foot channel was being done, and he is
consequently familiar with the upper
Delaware River
The Pennsylvania appropriation of
s250,0O0 for dredging and improving
the Delaware river channel will be
available this week, according to Di-
rector Grady.
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
No Rest
Day or Night

Il would lay awake for hours
without any apparent cause, or
dream terrible dreams which
would bring on extreme spells
Of nervousness. After taking
DR.. Miles Nervine and Tonic
for awhile l could sleep well,
and the nervous spells have left
me-" MISS ALMA HUG,
R. R, No. 4, Canal Dover, Ohio.
Without sleep the nervous
system soon becomes a wreck,
and the healthful activity of all
the organs obstructed. Restful
bodybuilding sleep accompanies
the use of DR.. Miles Nervine
because it soothes the irritable
nerves, and restores nervous
energy. When taken a few days
according to directions, the most
restless sufferer will find sleep
natural and healthful. Get a
bottle from your druggist. Take
it all according to directions, and
if it does not benefit he will re-
turn your money.
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
JAPANESE STOLE
TORPEDO SECRET

By United Press Leased Special Wire
WASHINGTON. March 22-That the
Japanese stole the secret of an aerial
torpedo" the Invention of an American
army officer; that she used the instru-
ment of war in her conflict with Rus
sia, with deadly effect; and that an
Englishman discovered the method of
manufacture, sold the information to
the British government, and has pat
ented II in this country. is the remark
able story told here to-day.
1t is bothering the War Department
authorities a good deal, for they fear
the United States will be put in the
position of having TO pay to a foreigner
a royalty for the use OF one of its OWE
inventions.
Brigadier General Crozier. chief OF
ordnance, of the United States Army,
has begun proceedings to have the
patent rights granted to the English
man in this country set aside. This
can be done IL it can be established
that the patentee had any knowledge
Of the invention perfected by those
who are contesting the patent.
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
RuiIdInn Permits Granted.

Building Inspector Johnson to-day 81
sued a permit to Nicholas Fidance to
erect nine houses and a store and
dwelling at Ninth and Scott streets.
A permit was also issued to the Young
Mems Italian Democratic Club to make
alterations to its property on the east
side OF Lincoln street, between Seventh
and Eighth streets, at a cost of $500.
s. e. Tarbuton, alterations to the
southwest corner of Tenth and Ship
lev streets $50
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
Chatty Stories OF the Day

Augustus Thomas the playwright. enjoys chatting the
newspaper men, especially newcomers with reference
things +N-atrca
One night a club young man from Boston lust
entering upon the duties of dramatic critic for a New
York daily, had invited Thomas attention the en-
trance Just then Of payerkn known for his enactment
OF Williams"
He always gives one a touch Of stark realism" OBJ
served the critics. you should him do that part
Yes, yes l know" interrupted Thomas why 1
understand he played that part realistically that
week after the production put on wife sued for
a separation.'-Harpers Weekly
Ambassador Lloyd Grscom. at a dinner that he gave
to a party Of Phiiadephans visiting Rome. praised the
well-known American veneration for antiquity.
1t is seldom enough" said Mr.. Griscom. that we
find an American phlegmatic before the treasures Of
Romee past. / have only found one such person.
He is Southerner. and gave n day TO showing him
about The hrst church visited was think the Ara
Coei, the Capitolne hill
This church. Cahound.' said l. is 500 years old
1Humph. said he 1T smells a lot older."-Philade-
phia Record.
Vennas Fools Tower" which is to be replaced by a
more modern building remarkable for its extraor
dinary collection Of strange instruments
In the treatment of the insane of past ages
curious machine in which unruy maniacs swung
quiet And the idea caused the invention OF a
wheel that revolyed like that modern squirrel cage
There was narrow upright box called English cof
fn. from which the patient could look out could
not move. When il built in 1894 the Fools Tower"
marked great change better in the housing Of
the insane From 200 $50 patients occupied its 1879
cels-Chicsgo Daily News.
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
Merchants

have a good right to
know what circulation
they are getting for the
money they pay as they
have the right to insist
on receiving one pound
of butter instead of half
a pound when they are
paying for a pound.
q Any paper that has a
legitimate basis for its
circulation claims will
court investigation.
q The paper that makes
flamboyant statements
aboutsits big circulation,
but never invites adver-
tisers to inspect its books
or publishes a sworn
statement is usually put
ting up a bluff. and it is
poor business policy for
him to pay out his good
money on a bluff. He
might learn a whole lot
by calling the bluff.
"The Evening Journals
daily average sworn cir
culation is over 1000
and growing steadily
every day.
q The circulation books
and all records of " The
Journal" are open to all
who may desire infor-
nation.
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
Personal and Pertinent

f. w. Benson. secretary OF state, who probably will
serve governor OF oregon when Governor Chamber
lain retres take his seat in the United States Senate
is 81 years old and native Of California After
peting his education at the University Of the
Jose. he removed TO Roseburg. ore, where he
taught school for time and later practiced law Next
the governorshp. the Office Of secretary state is
the highest in Oregon there being lieutenant COVER
Hastings Hornell Hart chosen by the Russell Sage
foundation direct its work in behalf Of children
been years busy in the work organized charity
having been 1883 1898 secretary Of Mime
Board OF Corrections Charities since
1SeS superintendent OF the Illinois Chldren's Home and
Aid Society; in 1898 he president of the National
Conference Of Charities and Correction the
OF its twentieth anniversary at the Worlds Columbian
Exposition at Chicago.
The world does not know a great deal OF the Earl OF
Dundonad who recently celebrated his fftysixth birth
day for he who has sought advertisement
In addition TO being OF the keenest soldiers Eng
land, Lord Dundonald is Of science-an
and inventor. He is responsible for a patent
gun carriage for the rapid conveyance small guns
in the field; patent nosebag for horses give them
proper ventilation when feeding; patent heating ap-
paratus for carrying in the hand during long and
posed marches in cold weather, and improved field
water-cart.
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
In Orphans Court.

In Orphans Court to-day Harry En-
mons made return of the sale of the
property of Rebecca Nicholson and the
sale was confirmed.
A similar order was made in the sale
Of property of William L. Hurlock.
Margaret Filliban was appointed
guardian of Margaret. John, Joseph,
Annie and Ethel Filliban.
The Wilmington Trust Company was
appointed guardian of the children Of
George c. Whiteman. Mr.. Whiteman
was killed in the recent explosion at
duPonts.
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
Anitatinu stsamhoat Line.

LENES. March 22.-Determined on
having a boat to run between Lewes
and Cape May. thus connecting lower
Delaware with a ready market for
summer produce. former Superinten-
dent Farrell, OF the electric plant is
endeavoring TO organize. a. company
TO build a gasoline naptha boat twenty
five feet long. at a cost OF $4,000. He
asks an option on the lease Of the
boat on a IS per cent basis. The boat
is TO be of iron and steel frame and
plates, TO accommodate forty passen-
gers. and 10 have an average speed Of
twelve knots an hour
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
Must Report Disease.

LEWES. March 22.-At a special
meeting of the Board Of Health it was
decided that. in view Of the many
diphtheria patients among the children
Of the town, every physician should re-
port contagious disease as soon as
discovered, that the premises be quar-
antined and disinfected, and that the
public schools and other places where
the children congregate shall remain
closed for the nreaent
Evening journal., 1909-03-22

Old Yale, may be pardoned for making such
a fuss over President Taft Yale had to wait a
long time before one of her sons became Presi-
dent. Samuel J. 1ilden, who just missed the
Presidency, was Yale student for a time, but he
did not complete the course. Taft is full
hedged son of the blue. And if he has the
tcnacity that is supposed 10 go with the Yale
spirit, the four years of his administration may
not be so quiet as some predict.