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The independent-reporter., 1910-08-04

built SO as to afford safe and yalu-
able power.
One of the difficulties that Canaan
has in making use of the principal
water power Is that 1t is owned by
the Canaan Power Company which
does not make use of 1t for the ben
eft of the community nor has any
one been able to get 1t thus far to
use it. There is a saw mill already
there, but 1t has not been used for
some time. 1t is understood that
the water power was sold for $500
The company's price on 1t now is
$4,000.
Canaan was settled about 1770
Peter Haywood was the first settler
and from him the locality became
known as Heywoodstown. John Jones
surveyed 1t for the proprietors in
1879 Its plantation name was Wes-
serrunsett, from the stream entering
the Kennebec few miles
to the west. The name Ca
naan was chosen because the
place seemed to them fair and fer
tile, like the land of promise. 1t
was incorporated in 1888, at which
time 1t embraced Skowhegan. The
latter was set off from it in 1923. A
postoffice was first established In the
town in 1898. The plantation re-
cords commence in 1888. Benjamin
Shepherd was its first representative
in the Legislature. Among the val
ued citizens of later period should
be mentioned Wentworth Tuttle,
Levi Johnson, Sullivan Holman, and
others. The town lost eighteen men
of her quota engaged in the Union
cause in the war of the Rebellion.
There seems to be no doubt but
that at least number of the peo-
pie in Canaan are aroused to action.
They are now determined to have a
corn shop. A committee composed
of Edgar Clifford, NJ. d. Withee and
w. c. Fitzgerald has been appointed
to look into the matter of having
this shop built. The members of the
committee have already talked with
canning companies about coming and
putting in the factory and they will
commence this week to solicit among
the farmers to find out how big an
acreage of corn they can get. The
committee feel confident that the
shop will be established in the near
future.
Canaan has a good school system
there being High school and a
large number of elementary schools
There is one church known as the
Union Society, the apstor being the
Rev. Mrs. S. w. Treworgy. There are
three physicians, Ivory Lowe, l.. w
Shean, F. E. Earle, and one lawyer
Timothy B. Barrett. There is
public library. Canaan has an esti-
mated population of about one thou
sand.
The independent-reporter., 1910-08-04
TREE SEEDS SOWN BY.
TONS THIS YEAR
Department of Agriculture May Plant
3OO,0OO,O00 Single Seeds.

The United States Department of
Agriculture is using this year on the
national forests over ten tons of tree
seed. Most of this seed has already
been planted or sown. The rest will
be utilized later in the season, as
favorable conditions are presented.
1t takes a great many tree seeds
to make ten tons, Jack Pine, the
most important tree for planting in
the Nebraska sand hills by the for
est service will average something
like 125,000 to the pound. OF West
ern yellow pine, the tree most ex-
tensively planted throughout the Ma
tional forests as whole, 10000 seed
will make a pound. Altogether the
ten tons of seed to be used this year
represent perhaps 800 million sin
gle seeds.
The independent-reporter., 1910-08-04
ANNUAL FIELD DAY,
Observed by the Woman's Mission
AIRY Society Of Bethany Baptist
Church.

Last Thursday afternoon, the Wo-
mans Missionary society of the
Bethany Baptist church held its an
nual field day at the home of Mrs.
+. T. Goodrich on Coburn avenue,
The president. Miss Louise H. Co
burn, presided and the following pro
gram was given: Singing, Let the
Lower Lights Be Burning Scripture
reading, Miss Coburn; prayer, Rev.
George Merriam; singing. The Way
of the Cross" reading of the secre-
tary's records, Mrs. Mabel p. Judkins,
address. Work in China" Mrs. c.
E. Bousfeld; vocal duet. Misses An
ME Caswell and Helen Merriam.
Mrs. Boustield, who returns 10
China next month, gave a most in
teresting address, telling of her per
sonal experience there where she be-
gan work seventeen years ago
After the program a delicious and
bountiful picnic supper was served, ar
which time the gentlemen and chill
dren were guests of the ladies of the
society.
Mrs Goodrichs home is an ideal
place for a picnic and the large num-
ber in attendance agreed that the
field day of 1910 was one of the
pleasantest occasions ever enjoyed by
the society.
The independent-reporter., 1910-08-04
The WEEKS HEADLINES
THURSDAY, July q

- = ANt's71-At = % 80
Ohio convention pleases Pres Taft.
Warren g Harding named for GOV
ernor-Find remains of Boston boy
believed 10 have perished in storm
Two years ago in California forest
Wonderful agricultural developments
IN Alaska: census takers endure
suffering and hardships in doing cen
sus work use dogs TO travel with
FRIDAY, JULY %.
Justice Moody will retire. definite
ly stated that he will step out before
next November-Western labor raps
Gompers; declare his retirement
would be best happening for working
people.-Man swallowed 80 cents 70
keep it from police.
SATURDAY. JULY go.
Maniac murders two and wounds
two; Louis Restelli runs amuck at
Quincy. Mass; kills mother and
wealthy granite manufacturer, the
mayor Of city leads man hunt
Gompers doesn't intend TO retire
Governor and council bold meeting,
Sanborn Of Hiram pardoned; DR..
Bates Of Richmond. sentence com
muted to three years instead Of five.
SUNDAY, JULY 81.
Eighteen negroes reported killed in
race riot in Anderson county. Texas,
Grand Trunk brakeman narrowly es-
capes being crushed between train
and platform-West Gardiner man
accused of stealing mail box arrested
in Skowhegan-Train derailed in
Hoosac tunnel; no one injured.
gto M
fears Crippen may commit suicide;
plans to board steamer disguished as
pilot.
MONDAY,AUG l.
DR.. Crippen and Ethel Le Neye both
captured; suspects on steamer Mont
rose identified by Inspector Dew as
alleged murderer and accomplice; he
is cool. she hysterical; Crippen says,
Thank God Suspense is Over
Quincy police on man hunt for Res
tell; three wounded by insane gren-
ite Secretary Carlisle
dies Sunday night.
TUESDAY, AUGUST ,.
Dr. Crippen taciturn; detectives
turn their efforts 10 the stenograher;
girl is believed to be innocent of an
aceomplice.-Cloud burst in Port
land; Harry Strout, conductor. cleo
trocuted while telephoning
murderer still at large.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3.
Party leaders wish Ballinger 10 re-
tire in interest of party; Taft will
not ask his resignation; Ballinger
says he'll remain.-Grand Trunk
railroad strike settled; liberal in
crease of wages through good Offices
of Minister of Labor king-Boy
campers assemble at Lewiston
Crippens good London friends have
secured a lawyer 70 fight his case
for him on his return there; both
prisoners refuse to discuss case with
any one.
The independent-reporter., 1910-08-04
ST. ALBANS.

The regular meeting was held as
usual, July 80 and the following in
teresting program was given by some
of the teachers: Song, Sadie Hilton
original paper, Ada Leadbetter; reci-
tation, Clarence Robertson; original
paper, Alzada Prescott; reading, Rose
Knight; original paper, Sadie Hilton.
The program was all of a high order
and should have been heard by every
member of the Grange
The independent-reporter., 1910-08-04

Every bottle warranted, but not
one returned is the report regarding
DIR. SETH ARNOLD'S BALSAM (the
best Summer Remedy from large
number of Druggists in the South.
This Balsam is warranted to you by
Sampson & Avore
The independent-reporter., 1910-08-04
CARD OF THANKS.

/ wish to thank all my neighbors
and friends who so kindly assisted
me during the illness and death of
my wife and for the beautiful floral
c. e. Townsend.
Skowhegan, Me-, July 2S, 1910.
The independent-reporter., 1910-08-04
Moore Family Reunion.

The Moore family will hold their
annual reunion at Lakewood Wednes-
day, August "a which will be an all
day gathering with a picnic dinner.
All descendants are cordially invited.
3w-31
The independent-reporter., 1910-08-04

about one-third the time required by
the usual treatment by applying
Chamberlain Liniment. 1t is an an
tiseptic and causes such injuries to
heal without maturation. This lini-
ment also relieves soreness of the
muscles and rheumatic pains. For
sale by G. r. Fogg.
The independent-reporter., 1910-08-04

Harsh physics react weaken the
bowels. cause chronic constipation.
Doan's Regulets operate easily, tone
the stomach, cure constipation, csc.
Ask your druggist for them.
The independent-reporter., 1910-08-04

Accidents will happen. but the best
regulated families Keep DIR. Thomas
Eclectric' Oil for such emergencies. 1t
subdues the pain and heals the hurts.
The independent-reporter., 1910-08-04

A man loves what he wants to; a
woman what she has to.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-11-03
An Open Letter.

To the Republican Voters of Steele County:
The Democratic party is making a desperate effort during the
present campaign to bring our fair state into the sisterhood of
Democracy.
With a Democratic Governor and one Democratic United
States Senator they are making a last desperate effort to accom-
plish this their cherished hope of making a Democratic state of
North Dakota. They realize that for them it means Now or
never and for this purpose they are securing such speakers as
William Jennings Bryan, of Nebraska, and John Lind, of Mime
sofa, to tour our state and preach the doctrine of Democracy.
Now we are not finding any fault with the Democrats, neither
are we going to upbraid them nor throw mud at them for what
they are doing, but as Republicans we are going to ask the Repub-
lcan voters of Steele County, if we as Republicans, believing in
Republican principles, will serve our state and nation best by vot-
ing the Republican ticket, or by voting to help the Democratic
party into power in our state and thereby also assist them into
national power.
If we believe in the Republican principles we should abide by
the Republican nominees. The way to reform a party is not by
DESERVING it but by remaining in it and within the party to work
for it's publication. The primary law of our state is a reform
measure. If we do not wish to make that law of no effect we, as
true Republicans, should abide by the result of the primary cleo
ton.
We have heard a good deal said against the present tariff law,
and admitting for argument sake that tt S no. what the West and
Northwest expected, let US stop and consider the conditions as
they were under the Wilson German tariff law. If we. compare
the prices of farm products existing under that law with the pres
ent prices, would we be willing to go back to those. times?
Which way then can we serve our country best, by voting for
the perpetuation of the party in whose principles we believe or by
voting to overthrow that party?
Mr.. Voter, it is for you to consider these matters we'll before
you cast your vote on November 9Th, 1910.
Respectfully submitted,
Republican County Central Committee,
OF Steele County, North Dakota.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-11-03
ALMOST BLEW HIM UP.

Everything was quiet in the little
cigar store when the old farmer
rushed in and brought his umbrella
Town on the showcase with a whack
that almost broke the glass.
"You weasel-eyed shrimp!" he shout.
ed. what do you e by selling me
3 loaded cigar? I lit it and blamed II
a puff of flame didn't leap out and set
my hair afire."
The clerk arose and rubbed his
eyes.
"A loaded cigar?" he echoed in as.
constituent. "Why, my dear sir, we
lon't sell loaded cigars"
well, you sold me this one, be.
sause here are the pieces"
And then the clerk had to laugh.
You insisted upon paying so cents
:or a good cigar, didn't you?"
Il did, young man."
well. the 50-cent cigars always
come in an air-proof celluloid tube
and you must have lit the cigar with
out removing the tube. Here's an
other one without the tube. Smoke II
On me, sir"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-11-03
VALUE OF PROPERTY RIGHTS
How Ono Small Boy Was Cured Of
Destructive P~ropensItIes by q
LastIng Lesson.

Small boys are very apt to fail 10
recognize the value Of others prop.
erty. My small son, in company with
q playmate, In a game used the lights
In a neighbours henhouse for a target.
The owner Of the damaged property
visited both homes, where the culprits
hid In dismay. and collected damages.
Here was a valuable opportunity
for a lasting lesson. I called my boy
to me, and we talked the matter over.
he having full chance to explain his
side of the case. Then the mischief
he had wrought and the reputation II
might give him were gravely dis
cussed.
He voluntarily offered to refund the
amount Of his part Of the damage out
Of his small savings until full restitu'
ton was made. This was finally agreed
upon, and here came the hard part for
the boy. His pocket money allowance
was rs cents a week, which was fre'
quently reduced by fines for iIl-tem
per or other sundry breaches of eth
quette or duty. It took him seven
weeks to get out Of debt.
When the last cent was paid, hs
gave a sigh of relief, and said: There
I'll never destroy anything again a.
long az l live."-Harper's Bazaar.
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governor is a member, to make trans-
fers from the oil inspection fund to
the general fund, and with the trans,
fer Of $55,07S.sS to the general fund
the revenues for 1e0s-191o would nat
urally be increased in a like amount.
The above statement shows the reve,
nues Of the state for 1sOs-1s10 will bs
at least 81, 1853, 093.S8 and with the $751;
e7s.sS in the oil inspection fund ready
for transfer, a total of 81, 9 ,172. SO, or
almost 100000 more han the governor
estimated.
Governor Burke estimated the reve-
nues for 1eo9-1910 at s2,550.AOA. atn1
based his vetoes on this estimate
The actual collections for twenty-one
months Of tho period upon which
GOV. Bufke's estimate was made, and
the oonservatively estimated revenues
for October. November and December
of 1910, based on the actual collections
for the same months Of 1909, show 81
s23,172.s6 {.
The record shows that Gov. Burke
miscalculated tho revenues Of the state
by almost s300.0 600.
Gov. Burke could have approved the
needed appropriations for state insti-
tut1ons and other worthy purposes
which he vetoed without reaching the
limit, to say nothing Of exceeding the
revenues OF the state.
In the face of this showing tho gov-
ernor tells On the stump that he was
COMPELLED to veto these appropria-
lions to keep within the revenues Of
the state.
Is this a business like administra-
Mon?
Is tho governor dealing fairly with
h people Of this state?
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-11-03
THE REVENUES SHOW
.YETOES UNNECESSARY
THE REVENUES OF THE STATE
FOR 1909-1e10 ALMOST 100000
! MORE THAN BURkE'S
! ESTIMATE.
o

ri file herewith Senate Bill
No. 221, being an act to provide
for tho printing and distribution
Of Farmers' Institute ANIMALS,
and making an appropriation
therefor, without my approval,
for the reason that THE REV.
ENUES OF THE STATE WILL
NOT JUSTIFY THE APPRO-
PRiATION MADE THEREIN"
JOHN BURKE, Governor.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-11-03

Basing the collections for the last
quarter Of 1910 on those Of 1909 wa
have a total revenue for the years
190s-191o, Of $2,768, 093.38. which ia
$~218,09S.3S in excess Of the estimate
made by Governor Burke, and $685.
993.38 more than the 1921 o0, which
the governor vetoed because the reve.
nues Of the state were exceeded by
the appropriations.
Coupled to these items collected and
estimated for the general fund of the
state treasury there is an item Of $685.
07s.9s in the oil inspection fund.
1t has been the policy Of the emery,
ency board Of tho state. Ut which the
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-11-03
.$2,581,176.40

Total ,581,176.40
For the month Of October. November
and December. 1909, the collections
amounted to the following:
From taxes ........$ 94.213.39
From other sources 92,703.59
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Total amount vetoed after

4OCd1 UUIOUUL VCCO6U d1CSI
March 9Th ...........$112,1O 100
In all above mentioned veto >mes-
sages the reason given by Gov. Burke
for his failure to approve the bills was
that THE REVENUES OF THE
STATE DID NOT WARRANT THE
EXPENDITURE"
In his speech at Kindred September
z1at. and In practically all of HIS
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-11-03

o o o o
o. ..."They say I cut $4,000 ap- 4
. preparation for the Agricultural (
o College to build a dairy barn. (
q Yes, ] did. And ! had a good
9 reason for it, and | believe tho
9 governor should have q good
o eason for ~vetoing. gave tho
8 legislature a financial state
o mont showing what the W 4
8 MUGS Of tho state would be for
o the next two years, and tho (
o committee had this statement
@..aIl the time. (
. found they had exceeded tho
o limit, and whom | out had to
o cut what wal left"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-11-03

The above veto message was filed IN
March Goth. 1908, by Gov. Burke In
refusing to approve Senate Bill No.
231. appropriating $1,000 annually for
printing and distributing Farmers In
stitute ANIMALS. ~
Similar veto messages were filed by
tho governor between March 9Th, the
day of final adjournment of the legis-
lature. and March 2eth, the last day al
lowed by law for the governor to eth
Dr. approve or veto bills N to him
upon the adjournment Of the legisla-
ure. Here is the list Of the vetoes:
March 3o-Industrial School
(partial) ..........$ $4,000
March 20-Institution Feeble
minded. (partial) :. 500
March 2o-Penitsntiary (par-
tla4) .............. 1000
March 20-Agricultural Colles-
(partfal) zimmerman. $4,000
March 2o-Public Printing
tpartiaD .........- 10000
March 2o-Farmers' Institute
ANIMALS (total) -. 1000
March 20-Harvey Sub Station
(totaU ............ 1O,UUV
March 2o-Mandan Sub Sta
ton (total) ........ 5000
March 20-Mayville Normal
School (partial) -. $500
March 20-Increase for Geolog-
zeal Survey (total) 5000
March 2o-Valley City Normal
School (partial) 20. 1900
March 20-Increased Aid for
High Schools (totaD 10000
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....S2.b5O.0oo

Total $780, O0
It must be remembered that Gov.
Burke's action in vetoing the $112,1 100
OF appropriations was based solely on
the fact that the legislature had ap-
propriated in the above mentioned
bills $112,100 more than the probable
revenues Of the state would allow, and
that to approve these appropriations
would cause a deficit.
In order to keep the appropriations
within the Of he state. II
was the duty Of the legislature, and
especially the appropriations commit
tees Of the two houses, to estimate tho
probable revenues.
The actual revenues Of the state re-
ceived from January I. 1909. to Octo-
Der LIST, 1910, as shown by the books
Of the State Auditors Office re:
From taxes .....$1.836,s63.3s
From other sources 744,s13.01
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-11-03

The statement the governor gave to
the legislature Ia to be found on page
8 Of his printed message to the legis-
lature and is as follows:
Estimate Of the revenue of the state
to be collected during the two years,
1909-1910:
From taxes .........$1,S 800, 900
From other SOURCES. 10000
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-11-03

speeches made since the opening Of
the ca 'npaign the governor said:
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-01-07
Saratoga,


Martin Scully had five sheep killed by
dogs last week.
John Krall and Fred Vagts Of Cresco
attended Kakac's New Year dance here
last Friday.
Mrs. Henry Schahan drove over from
Oak Dale Sunday afternoon to get her
brother, Aug. Madaus, who is going to
visit there for a month or so.
C. H. Wallace took the stage for
Cresco Monday morning to attend the
January session of the board of super
visors.
Thomas Kakac's New Year dance
was big success. Seventy three
numbers were sold and all had very
enjoyable time.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Groth was frightened by the arrival of
fine baby boy, born to them Dec. rs.
Lou Henning and bride returned from
their honeymoon trip last Thursday
night. They will commence housekeep-
ing on the Henning farm one mile east
of Saratoga. Mr.. Henning, ST., will
move to Cresco in the spring.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-01-07
JEFFRIEs is COMING MONEY.
Has Been Making From $4,000 tt
$4,000 Week.

Chicago, Jan. 4.-James ]. Jeffries is
earning between $4,000 and $4,000 a
week on his present tour of one-night
stands, despite the fact that he and
Berger have not been allowed in many
cities, including Chicago, to put on
their sparring exhibitions, exactly the
same exhibition to which no objection
was made when they toured the vaude.
vile and music hall circuit.
This golden harvest for Johnson's
future opponent is the result of an ex.
ceedingly liberal percentage contract
which, according to those close to the
Jeffries camp, yielded the big Califor.
Mon an amount exceeding $4,000 on
the poorest week of the tour and over
$4,000 on his best week with an aver
age around $4,000.
Gotch is working under straight
salary of $1,000 week.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-01-07
Decision Of Vast Import.

The decision means much to the
company, as it denies to the city the
right to regulate in any manner the
rate of fare which the company can
charge during the life of its charter.
This includes all other regulations
which the council may desire to i'm
pose on the corporation and practical
ly gives it a free hand.
Frank Healy, city attorney, and
Judge W. A. Lancaster, special coun-
sci, were much disappointed at the out
come, although neither would make a
statement for publication, preferring
to see the opinion first and to deter
mine exactly the notifications made
by Justice Day in the decision of the
circuit court.
While Judge M. B. Koon and N. NJ.
Thygeson, attorneys for the company,
were jubilant over the outcome of the
case they will say nothing until they
see the full opinion. Willard j. Held,
general manager, could not conceal his
joy, but also refused to be quoted at
present
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-01-07
Chester.

James Skare returned to Austin Mon
day.
Art Eggrich was business caller at
LIE Roy Monday.
Emmett McWilliams came up from
DEBORAH Monday.
Byron Shut of Cresco was Chester
visitor Monday.
Mildred Conklin returned from her
DEBORAH visit Monday.
Chester school began Monday after a
two weeks vacation.
DR.. Hoag returned from his south
ern visit on Wednesday.
Oliver Welsh returned from his
Spring Valley visit on Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. Baldwin spent Fri
day evening with T. Conklin.
Julius Moe enjoyed visit with two
brothers on New Year day.
Mr.. and Mrs Lloyd Sweet ate New
Years dinner with Joe Wilhelm of York
George Conklin and wife, Roy Will
helm and wife ate New Years dinner
with the Wilhelm's near York.
Raleigh Jones has hired out for the
coming year to Walt Davis.
Albert Barrett has moved onto the
Spaulding farm for the coming year.
Joe Ned is visiting old Chester
friends during the holidays.
Miss Ona johnson is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. F. Freemire of Chester
John Bratraud returned to his school
work at MINI. Monday.
Mr.. and Mis-. Reinhart returned Mon
day from their visit at West Union.
Opal Baldwin was an over Sunday
visitor with her aunt at Cresco.
Mr.. Bandel's mother and Mrs. Ban
del's sister left for Burr Oak Saturday,
after spending the holidays with Ches-
ter friends.
Mr.. Bear of DEBORAH is spending the
New Year with friends at Chester.
Art Jones was New Year caller at
Austin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Wilhelm have been
visiting relatives at Chester and York
the past week.
The Old Gentleman Eckstein is very
low at this writing. Mr.. Eckstein has
been a. resident of Howard county
for many years.
Mrs. j. B. Hungerford and two sons
attended the funeral of son and broth
er's wife at Spring Valley Monday.
Mrs. Verne Hungerford died in North
Dakota and was brought to Spring
Valley for burial.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Murray and Win
Hungerford attended the funeral of
their neice at Spring Valley Monday.
The lecture of Thomas Green was
enjoyed by all, there being large
crowd for the cold weather.
Will Blade is hauling his summer
wood from York, MINI.