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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-26
Covert Long Leaves Hospital
1Iinot Brakeman VINO Mas Nifh Unto Death, Is
M Recoverins--Suomittedt to Five Operations

into his train. and his hip bone was
crushed, q portion OF it being driven
clear thru his bladder. The hip bone
was smashed into fifteen pieces. He
had to undergo i've different opera
toms at the hospital and several
dinerent times he was 50 near death
tnat the surgeons themselves did mot
believe he would pull thru. Mr..
Long will leave soon for What Cheer,
La, where he will spend several
weeks with his mother recuperating.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-26

Covert Long, the former G. n.
4 shfakeman, who was horribly injured
54n the wreck Of q freight train at
sRngby, on Nov. 4, last was dis
enlarged from the Devils Lake hos
Il sDital early this week and FASTENED
NV Minot where he is visiting friends.
M. Longs escape was miraculous,
md were it not for the fact that he
ahas an excellent constitution, he
would not now be alive. He wa
Satruck fairly by the engine that ran
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-26
! I urned Down State Nomination

honor, had she said the word. Peti.
tions had already been circulated for
her, but owing to the fact that she
is a candidate for reelection in
Mountrail county, with almost a Ger.
tainty of election, she decided not
to run for the state office.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-26
New 4 ork Sun
and Noah Juror

The New York Evening Sun Of May
20. has the following TO- say concern
ing John Brahm. the Glenburn jury
man who sat on the Moan murder
case. It will be remembered that
Brahm stated that he did not re-
member the name Of the President
OF the United States, altho he had
heard it once or twice. He did not
take county paper, but receives a
story paper called Home Sweet
Home and in addition, some farm
paper. He didn't know the name Of
. single state or county officer, The
editorial from the Sun follows:
), THE PERFECT JURYMAN.
: Civilization spreads slowly. yet
surely, westward the course of en-
pire take its way, and thus in he
year of our Lord, 1910. we are privl-
legged to contemplate this perfect tri-
umph Of the modern jury system in
the town Of Minot, North Dakota:
During the selection Of q jury for q
murder trial there yesterday, far
mer admitted his ignorance Of the
identity Of any county or state officer
and when asked for the name Of the
President Of the United States, re-
piled: ID. ". .
Il have heard the name. but have
forgotten It"
He was accepted - = juryman.
OF course. Minot is not a large a.
New York City, its population, in fact
being recorded - only 1877. But not
all the records Of our locat murder
trials can disclose Z more worthy
talesman than this farmer of the
Dakota plains. OF course. our a.
tute counsel make every conceivable
effort to discover jurymen who do
not read the papers who have no opin.
ion about anything-whose minds, in
short, are perfect vacuums. But they
seldom succeed in unearthing the
equal Of this super-juror Of Minot,
who had heard the name Of the Pres.
ident but had forgotten it.
The prompt and eager acceptance
Of this Dakota talesman as a Juror,
is gratifying evidence that an appre-
citation of our proudest institution in
its newest development is spreading
throughout the nation"
The Sun is right about this jury
man and the system, but is off lit
tie in our population. We respectful
ly ask the editor Of the Sun to keep
sharp lookout for the 1910 census
developments, for We are certain that
our percentage Of gain in the past ten
years, is many times that of New
York City herself.
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II Miss Bessie Kane, superintendent
Sof schools of Mountrail County was
In Minot Sunday. Miss Kane was
talked of strongly as candidate for
1sthe Democratic nomination for Su-
3perintendent of Public Instruction
of the state, and could have had the
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-26

years ago he was IN the lime light
a. candidate for the once Of Clerk
Of the District Court Of Ward county.
Altho he was defeated. he made .
splendid showing, getting handsome
majorities IN the city Of Minot and
slsswlsEs. Tlhs 4Indspandsa,k would
like to see at least one farmer elect
ed to the Legislature from this dis
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-26
ABOUT "A STANDOFF'

The Manot Independent copied an
article from the Standard and Incl
dentally located Wolford in Bottin-
eau county. .-Westhope Standard.
We plead guilty, Bro. Brake, but
suess we're about even, for We no
dce that you "copped" an editorial
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-26
Lawyer Locate.
Here

John Anderson. Minneapolis law
yer, has located In this city. He
has offices In the Brauer block. He
will probably open a branch office in
Stanley. Mr.. Anderson IL q we'll
known attorney, who has appeared
in court here a number Of times.
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pearance and then ito disappearance
at regular Intervals. He 10 planting
some every day and win have roast.
ing ears along all summer long. He
states dhat the acreage Of corn will
be much larger out his way than
ever, this year. J,>Es. SIX
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-26
John Lynch For Clerk Of Court

John Lynch has decided to become
sA candidate for clerk Of the district
Court, and will oppose Knute Hagen
sat the June primaries. Mr.. Lynch
/ has held this Office before, and is
well and favorably known to those
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-26
Corn A.c rage T Q Be Large

o. H. ChampHn, 4 Surrey farmer.
smatured his own seed corn laat year
which g . step in the right direction.
He win; u;have in eight or ton acres of
corn thi0 year, not big field at Ill,
| but enough to furniah . large amount
Sof feed. He is planting quite = lot
of sweet corn, which has made it's ap-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-26
SERVANT GIRL LSAVESBABE

attracted the attention; Of the girl.
who rushed to. the lad. and throwing
her skirts about him, put out the
flames. but not until the little one
had been severely burnol.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-26

who were familiar with his work, in
the earlier days II Ward eouatx.
He will make: IN active campaign and
is firmly : convinced that he caa 5s
elected !. ti
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-26

q. ~ Champhn, . prominent Sur
~ lIfnsr. has announced his can
didacy Tor the legislature from the
,1st4 nlsty3ct. :op ~ Republican
Hckse. m. Ch&mplin swell known
To- The voters Of this district. Two
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-26

z servant girl at the G. A. Luke
Aome near Berthold, saved little
two year old son Of Mr.. Luke from Z
horrible death. The little fellow was
splaying about bon fire, when his
Y Salothing caught fire. His screams
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-26
Town On Cord SewelPs Ranc h


N. town will
the Cord sewen ranch hummer. !
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-26
Sat I'd aoy Last Day To File

candidates
ount and legislative Offices FL
their petitions with afternoon
to Larson this week Friday which petitions,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-26

The Westhope Standard want,
someone to give Falkenstein Of tn
Bottineau News. pass.
Ray has 10 autos.
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Insurance Statements Coming


bel i undeood
bs 1xy a.
1 Ward ributed.
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from the Independent in your last d
sue and failed to credit it.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21
LONG BEACH NOTES

LONG BEACH, Jan. 20.-Bishop w.
S. Lewis, one of the general superin-
tendents of the Methodist Episcopal
church, will preach at the First Meth
odist Episcopal church here next Sun
day night.
Mrs. Jane A. Howe, rs years old, Of
936 Park circle, was compelled to un-
dergo the amputation of her left leg
yesterday at the Seaside hospital, ow-
ing to a gangrenous affection.
The board of public works yesterday
decided to recommend the addition of
three men to the city engineers force
and the purchase of $50 worth of field
equipment. The addition of new ter
ritory necessitated these additions.
The 'Order of the Easter Star will
give a colonial ball in the Auditorium
February %.
c. NJ. Inskeep, who was sent to
Patton yesterday by the lunacy board.
was formerly a resident of Long
Beach. His wife committed suicide a
few years ago by drinking carbolic
acid. The case was unusually pitiful.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21
Late News from the Neighboring Towns and Cities

place at the Cochran home on East
Villa street.
The regular meeting of the Washing
ton Heights club, which was set fol
Friday afternoon, has been postponed
for one day. The postponed meeting
will take place at the same place ana
hour, but on Saturday.
Colonel G. G. Green paid his annual
tax on his Pasadena property TO-DAY
the amount contributed toward the
city government being $599l.56, whlcn
is the tax on other property as Wen
as his hotel holdings.
Rev. A G.. Webster has received
word that his son-in-law, Charies
Fisher, died suddenly yesterday at ms
home in Chicago. Particulars nave
not yet been received.
The First Christian church has sue
ceeded in paying for its handsome new
organ. thanks to aid from Andrew
Carnegie Carnegie's contribution To-
ward the organ amounted to $780,
Jean Mersereau is mourning a Nalu-
able bull pup which was poisoned at
Al Valley street today.
Rev Benjamin Winget Of the mis-
sionary board Of the Free Methodist
church will speak at the church, 3O6
Fair oaks avenue on Friday evening
DR.. c. w. Leffingwell, founder of
ST. Mary's college at Knoxville, ILL.,
will address the students of Throop
institute at chapel exercises tomorrow
morning.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21
WHALE IN BATTLE WITH
PORPOISES PROVES A
STIRRING SPECTACLE
Sea Mammal Is Grounded but Man
ages to Extricate Itself from
Position Within
Breakers

REDONDO BEACH, Jan. 20.-Fol-
lowing closely upon the visit of Paul
han in his Farman biplane yesterday
and rivaling that event in spectacular
features, a large whale created eX-
citement here for several minutes this
afternoon. The sea monster, pursued
by large school of porpoises intent
upon destroying him, came inside the
breakers at the south end OF the city
and for awhile it was thought he had
permanently floundered. The whale
finally extricated himself from his pre-
carious position and again put to sea,
lust in time to escape Lullets from the
rifles of several hunters Fastening to
the scene.
Trainmen employed on the cars of
the Los Angeles-Redondo railway first
sighted the whale in the breakers be-
low Cliffton-by the-Ssa shortly after
noon. They quickly reported the tact
to City Marshal Lee Stanchfleld ana
others, who hastily procured guns OF
large caliber and started for the beach
to dispatch the apparently helpless hsh.
The spectacle of the city marshal IN
his official capacity engaged in
whale hunt is considered an entirely
new incident in the history OF Redondo
Beach, or probably of any other South-
ern California port. Accompanying
Stanchfeld were o. P. Brady, local
druggist, and Jack Funk. An efIort
was made to get harpoons to equip
the hunters properly, but none could
be found In the few moments at the
disposal of the marshal.
The flight and grounding OF the
whale was witnessed by many per-
sons at a distance through field
glasses, but those fortunate to be near
at hand declare they were entertained
for the space of ten minutes with
most thrilling sight.
A great commotion was first oo-
served in the water several hundred
feet from shore. The surface Of the
water appeared to be disturbed by
miniature tempest, being stirred into
foa7r and spray Finally numerous
porpoises were seen jumping out OF
the water and then came the spout
ing of the whale, headed directly for
the breakers. 1t was evident that the
monster was unfamiliar with these
waters, as he landed practically high
and dry on the beach. The porpoises
remained outside the breakers, dart
ing to and fro in search of their
prey, finally moving off to the north.
According to those who viewed the
exciting incident, the whale was at
least twenty-five feet in length.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21
OLD STRUGGLES FOR
RIGHT ARE RELATED
FORMER CHIMNEY SWEEP HAS
AN INTERESTING STORY
Salvation Army Commissioner Is
Greeted by Large Audience
at Long Beach Audi
torium
fsneclal to The Herald.l ]

LONG BEACH, Jan. 2O.-Commis-
sioner Elijah Cadman, representative
of Commander Booth of the Salvation
Army, addressed a large audience at
the auditorium tonight, and tomorrow
will hold a meeting at the First Meth
odist church He was introduced TINS
evening by Mayor c. H. Windham.
Special musical features were added TO
the program for the evening. Rev. WIN
A. Belts, pastor of the Methodist
church. will preside at tomorrows
meeting.
The visitor is the guest of Adjutant
Davis and wife here. while Major Har-
ris and wife, who are escorting them
through this division, were guests at
Hotel Kennebec. Commissioner cad
man is one of the oldest officers of the
Salvation Army, having entered the
work thirty-three years ago, in the
Christian mission, England. Persecu-
ton and suffering experienced in those
days have left their imprint upon him.
In his youth he was a chimney-sWeep
and was ignorant and profane. His life
story reads like a strange tale of hc-
ton.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21
WOMAN is ELECTED
JANITOR OF SCHOOL
Ocean Park Trustees Finally Settle
Long Drawn Out Con-
troVersy

OCEAN PARK, jan 2O.-The contro-
versy over the janitorship of Ocean
Park school was ended by the appoint
ment of Mrs. George Wright to the po-
sition by the board of school trustees
last night. Mrs. Wright Is the widow
of George Wright, who was janitor of
the school until his death about two
months ago. His wife had performed
the duties pertaining to the position for
several months during his illness, but
despite this, members of the board,
who have since resigned, favored de-
priVing her of the position on the
ground that she was unable to perform
the work.
The difference of opinion over the ap-
pointment of Mrs. Wright led to Ill
feeling among the school trustees. 1t
was charged that petty politics was at
the bottom of the whole affair. H. c.
Rogers, secretary of the board and
Mrs. Force Parker both resigned as
trustees this month Mrs. Parker, ac-
cording to her friends, was disgusted
with the mixing of politics with school
affairs. The place of Mrs. Parker was
filled by Mrs. Gerson Goldsmith. That
of Rogers was filled by City Attorney
Byron c. Hanna, who was chosen sec
retary at the meeting last night.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21
VENICE
Circulation-Home All; Sunset 3561.
Corresponde2t-Home 1881, Sunset 791
CHEAPER AND BETTER GAS
SLOGAN OF NEW COMPANY
Merchants of Venice Receive Word OF
Movement and lndorse
Project

VENICE, Jan. 20.-"Cheaper and bet
ter gas" is the slogan of new COM
pany being organized In Venice, ocean
Park and Santa Monica. The announce
ment that a new company is in forma-
ton was made at a meeting of the
Merchants of Venice, and this body IN
dorsed the project A committee was
appointed to investigate the plans OF
the proposed new company and report
at the next meeting.
According to the announcement
eastern capital will be provided tc
finance the scheme. In addition to this
as much local capital as possible will
be procured. DIR. J. NJ White, one OF
the chief factors in the present move
ment, declared that the gas furnished
the people of Ocean Park at present is
"a fright"
TT is because we can't get good gas
that the new company is being organ
lied" he said
Agitation against the local gas COM
pany because of the quality and price
furnished has been made periodically
for two or three years. Last year the
city board of trustees was induced tC
adopt an ordinance regulating the price
and quality of gas for Ocean Park and
providing for a city inspector to see
that the law was enforced.
Upon obtaining promises that i'm
provement would be made by January
/, 1910, the law was not rigidly en-
forced. Merchants and citizens openly
declare that the promises of the gas
company have not been fulfilled anc
they ask immediate action.
1t was while this subject was being
discussed at the merchants meetine
that the advent of the new company
was made known, although it was at
tempted to keep the fact quiet unit
greater headway had been made in the
organization and capitalization of the
project
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21
SAN BERNARDINO
office soA 4 Street
ps55s=i Home gee. Sunset Main ies.
ROAD IS OPERATING
WITHOUT FRANCHISE
San Bernardlno City Attorney Makes
Discovery While investigating
Traction Company
Affairs
Especial to The Herald. ]

SAN BERNARDINO, Jan. 2o.-For
a number of years the San Bernardino
Valley Traction company has been
operating cars through the city. on its
Highland line, without a franchise.
The startling discovery was made
today when City Attorney Swing
started an investigation of the action
Of the electric company in Withholding
from the annual franchise tax an
amount claimed to have been over
paid in previous years by the over
looking of the clause in the law that
provides for the payment on eXten-
sions of the original system, ON a
basis of one-half the gross receipts.
A number of years ago the Traction
company purchased the old aban-
doned line to Harlem Springs, at one
time operated by the San Bernardino.
Arrowhead & Waterman railroad, a
steam narrow-gauge system. The
track was widened and the system
electricized and extended to Highland.
Since that time the company has
operated it as an electric line, although
no change was made in the original
franchise, which was for a narrow
gauge steam road exclusively, granting
the right to operate electric cars. It
is not as yet known what steps will
be taken by the city authorities.
A total Of $335.31 was withheld from
the franchise tax for the amount paid,
it is claimed through error, in the
years 1907 and 1908. In investigating
this situation City Attorney Swing also
discovered that the lines claimed to be
extensions were constructed on fran
chises issued to A. c. Denman, jr.,
then general manager Of the San Ber-
nardino Valley Traction company. The
lines in question extend from the
Santa Fe depot to the city limits on
the Cotton line, and from Third and E
streets to the city limits on the Urbita
line. The city attorney holds that If
the franchises were granted to Mr..
Denman they can not be extensions of
the San Bernardino Valley Traction
company.
It is possible that the matter may
be taken to the courts. The question
will be laid before the council at its
next session.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21
sTRATToN RESIDENCE SOLD

PASADENA, Jan. 2O.-One of Pasa-
dena's handsome show places, the home
of !. H. Stratton, was sold today for
$4,000. The house stands on three and
a half lots on Arroyo terrace, the ter
race practically running on three sides
of the property, the land almost lit
orally overhanging the Arroyo Seco at
the height of several hundred feet. The
purchaser is John Wolfskill, a pioneer
of '49, who made his fortune in and
around Escondido, and who also once
owned the ground where the Soldiers
home now stands. Wolfskill and his
family move into the house in a few
days, as soon as the Strattons go to
their new home on San Pasqual street
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21
SAN BERNARDINO DOGS
TO WEAR MUZZLES
City Council Expected to Adopt Pre-
cautlonary Measure in Re-
gard to CANNES

SAN BERNARDINO, Jan. 2O.-The
city council, following the lead of the
Redlands officials, will meet, probably
tomorrow, in special session to pass an
ordinance making it compulsory that
all dogs be muzzled. A dog catcher
will be named to see that the pro-
visions of the council are strictly ad-
hered to.
The discovery of a mad dog in Red
lands, which bit and probably infected
]. w. Walker, has brought the citizens
of both cities to the realization of the
grave danger Walker, upon the advice
Of physicians, left last night for the
Pasteur institute at Chicago for treat
ment. 1t is said that he has ample
time to arrive before rabies can de-
velop. The Francis and Glenn dairies
in San Timote canyon, where the dog
first made it's appearance. are under
strict quarantine
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21
POLICE SEEK CAUSE
OF REALTY BOOM
]. CHARLES SANDSTR0M'S
CHECKS QUESTIONED
After Riding Around in Autos Look
ing at Property He Raises
Money and Then Dis
appears
Especial to The Herald.1

| lSpeClal 10 l ne HERALD
SAN PEDRO, Jan. 20.-A real estate
boom struck San Pedro this week. but
1t collapsed when the discovery was
made that the checks of one ]. Charles
Sandstrom were worthless. Warrants
have been issued for his arrest on five
charges and the police are looking
for him. /,
Sandstrom struck town last Saturday
and for several days the real estate
dealers thought they had live one.
He was charmed with San Pedro and
enthusiastic over the possibilities of the
harbor He rode in their automobiles
and selected considerable property.
Exhibiting receipts for checks de-
posted in the First National bank here
for collection on a Portland bank he
got John A. Anderson of the firm of
Anderson & Peck to indorse his check
for S25. Later he got SIS more from
him on a check payable to F. M.
Cannon.
From C. A. Pierce he bought a lot
and gave his check for $3.50 on deposit
to bind the deal. Then he forged
Pierce's name to check for SIS pay
able to Ed Larson, a tailor from whom
he secured a suit to wear while his old
one was being cleaned.
Another real estate man with whom
he deposited $50 and got $5 in cash is
Charles E. Perham. Not content to deal
with brokers exclusively he bought
restaurant on Front street, where he
has been eating and got $40 more Ito
tide him over until the money from
Oregon came.
Sandstrom is described as six feet
high, weight 200 pounds, light COM
plexion, smooth shaven with a small
scar on the left side of his forehead.
When last seen he wore a brown coat,
gray trousers with green stripes and
Stetson sombrero.