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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-06-09

jHsted the moose, and Immediately be-
fore the black cap was drawn down
over his eyes, he asked.
willie, who killed LeMay?"
Ross locked the judge firmly in
the eyes, and replied:
Carl Hanson"
The black cap was pulled down,
Sheriff Tom Gardner pulled the lever
and with these last words on his lips,
While Ross swung into eternity. II
Carl Hanson told the truth. Ross died
with 4 lie upon his lips.
Story Of the Murder:
Willie Ross and Carl Hanson were
working for Ed Thygesen at his ranch
near BIaisdell and were out riding
one evening in October. They han
met during the afternoon, Napoleon
LeMay, a Frenchman, driving across
the sparsely settled country in a
wagon, on his way to Williams
county to file on land. LeMay had q
horse that took Ross eye, and he
planned to get it without paying for
it. The two young men rode up to an
old deserted ranch barn, where Le
May had put up for the night, and re-
NAMED with him during the night,
letting their saddle horses stand out
side, with their saddles on. In the
morning LIE May went out after some
hay for his horses and as he stepped
into the barn, either Ross or Hanson
shot him with rifle. Each claimed
that the other did it. At any rate,
they tied a rope about the dead mans
feet and the other end to the pommel
Of the saddle and dragged the body
across some plowed ground to an old
unused shallow we'll, where it was
dumped in. Some sod was thrown
over it, and here the body remained
/ for more than q year, or until Ross
told OF the crime after he had con.
fessed to another murder in Bottineau
county. Judge Murray taking the
map which Ross drew, went to the
spot and had no trouble in locating
the body, which was placed in q
rough box and brought to Minot
an tried for te murer Of LIE May
Ross who was to have been hanged
on Dec. 5, 1902, was granted a stay OF
execution that he might be brought
to Minot to testify against Hanson
| AS the result Of the trial, Hanson
was sent up for life. .y
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-06-09

Republican Candidate for Representative from the 29th Leg
lave District who soc the support of the voters at the
primaries June go 1910. Mr. Bond of Minots most
prominent business aud citizens and public sprted He
promises work FIR the Of his constituents nom
mated and elected whatever they He il confident
success
Mr.. Bonds platform follows:
Republican and, if nominated and elected, will sup
the principles Of that and work with the
men in the various branches OF the states
am North Dakotan, having lived in the state 20 years,
and will legislation which will benefit the entire state,
by Of it's natural
by reasonable and equitable regulation OF corporations by
equalization of ation by projecting and safeguarding the
people honest efficient and expenditure of public
unde in whatever form OF benefit that be
secured for the state '|@H &" :.
citizen and property holder in Ward County and will
give ctve legislation calculated benefit the
county heartily in favor Of tho location Of tho Normal
School at inot will give best endeavor to that end
desire to tho people the seth district and
SUCH will tho wishes of majority and insofar
possible will individual calling for the support of
reasonable, consistent and mertorious measure.
If elected tho office of representative, promise
effort that to affairs conscious that public
office public trust and that only by faithful service
constituents for the honor conferred upon
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-06-09

A press dispatch from Nankin
China, states: There has been con
adorable boarding OF rice and the
prices Of everything is high. This IL
what caused the previous disturbanc-
es and the condition is likely to lead
to further trouble" >F
There being no Payne-Aldrich tar
ig law in China, it is naturally sur.
prise to learn that prices in China
have advanced so much that this
fact is given as an excuse for nu.
merous riots which have taken place
all over that country. =.r.e .sg:a
The legislature of the common
wealth Of Massachusetts recently ap.
pointed a committee to investigate
the cause for the advance in commod.
ity prices. That committee has made
report in a document containing 700
pages. Excerpts from this report con-
tain much that is OF interest. with
regard to the tariff, the facts that
prices have fallen and risen during
long periods without relations to
change in duties; that prices have
been rising in Great Britain and free
trade, ana that large increases have
taken place in the price Of commod-
ittes not appreciably affected by the
tariff, show conclusively that the tar
III has not been the active factor
IN the recent upward movement OF
prices in this country
7 OF course the subject OF high prices
for food products was treated as the
east usually treats them. Massachu.
sets in 1908 produced Of food prod
ucts Only buckwheat, rye, barley, oats
corn and potatoes, having a farm val
ne Of $4,292, 900. North Dakota in the
same year produced Of farm products
rye, barley, oats, wheat, corn and po
tatoee having 4 farm value Of $S9,
$4,000. Massachusetts in 1905 man
ufactured goods having a value OF
81, 124, O92,O51. North Dakota manu-
featured in the same year goods hav-
ing a value of $10,217,914. Massachu'
sets has food to buy and manufac'
tured goods to sell. North Dakota
has to buy manufactured goods and
has only food products to sell. Nun
sed.
Is it then to be wondered, that the
legislative committee above referred
to. recommend: when the tarih
shall further be revised the national
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-06-09
CARL HANSON SET FREE
Ward County Man Sent Up For Life For the Muir
der Of LeMay, Is Pardoned-Story
Of the Crime

Carl Hanson, who was sent to the
penitentiary from Ward county more
than seven years ago, for the murder
OF Napoleon LIE May, at deserted
ranch, two miles south Of Blaisdell,
was pardoned Friday by the board OF
pardons, Of whom Governor Burke is
a member, and arrived in, this city
Sunday, where he is staying with rel
atives.
The pardon of Hanson is a sur
prise to those in Minot who are famil-
lar with the circumstances Of his
case, altho it has been known for
some time that friends were working
in his behalf.
The Independent understands that
the petition for Hanson's pardon was
signed by eleven Of the jurors that
sent him up for life; Judge Cowan.
before whom the case was tried, be-
sides q large number Of friends.
Hanson has been q model prisoner
and this fact no doubt was considered
BY the board Of pardons. Hanson,
who was reported several times. a.
dying OF consumption, seems to be In
fairly good health, and jubilant to
think that once more he can breathe
free air. He no doubt has learned q
good lesson and If he keeps out OF
bad company, it is not likely that ne
will get mixed up in such an AFFAIR
again.
According to the story told by VIII
lie Ross, who died on the scaffold at
Bottineau for the murder OF Thomas
WEIGH, the Willow City farmer, Han
son vas the man who fred the rife
shot In the deserted ranch barn south
Of Blaisdell on an early October morn
ing IN 1901. which took the life Of IN
unsuspoc&ing Frenchman, who wis
t1ayoaing across country from Bottt-
asaa; county 70 Williams eoaney 70
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NOTICE FOR BIDS.

Notice is hereby given that the
Board Of County Commissioners Of
Ward County, North Dakota, will re-
ceive sealed bids up to two o'clock p.
M, on The 5th day Of July 1910, for
the construction Of q grade and bridge
across coulee between Sec. 1. and q,
Twp. 1874, Rye. SO. Bids to be accord
ing to plans and specifications on file
in the Surveyors office, to be accom-
panied by a certified check or bond
in the sum Of $4,000 as a guarantee
to enter into contract.
The Board reserves the right to re-
ject any or al bids.
Given under my hand by order Of
the Board Of County Commissioners.
this eth day Of June. 1910.
LOUIS A. LAeSoN.
County Auditor
- - - So -, 81 s sgs;J& 81 "a Ss4 80 ~
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-06-09
A GOOD PIECE OF WORK.

The county commissioners did q
good stroke OF business this week.
when they ordered the public highway
east Of Ninot two miles, near the
Waldref school, changed 20 that 1t
will follow the 500 railroad track,
below Peter Uhr'e farm. This will
be welcomed by auto owners a. well
as others. The county dads deserve
credit for taking this action
The county commissioners have ad-
journed until June %.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-06-09
CROSBY ELEVATOR BURNS.

The old Kenmare elevator at Crosby
burned completely about seven O'Clock
Tuesday morning. There was not
much grain in the structure, and the
loss was covered by insurance. The
origin of the fire is a mystery. Sever
al score of elevators in the state have
been burned this spring, and it may
be that a fire bug is at work. ,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-06-09
LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATES,

D. c. Greenleaf and James DwyeIS.
two good old Democratic stand-bys,
are Candidates for the legislature on
the Democratic ticket. They will file
their petitions by affidavit, as tho
time has passed whereby they can
file in the regular manner. Greenleaf
has said time and again that he was
thru with politics forever, but his
friends now know that he was only
joking. John l.. Fahey and Therwold
Mostad, the other Democratic candi-
dates from this district, filed their
petitions sometime ago.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-06-09

The Eagles believe In enjoying life,
and the picnic held at Wildwood Park
last Sunay was an enjoyable affair,
A crowd OF 800 attended. A barts
cue was one of the features OF the
occasion and the Oh was roasted to
a Queens taste. Many enjoyed dane
ing and all had good social time.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-06-09
DR.. TAYLOR FOR CORONER.

A petition is being circulated in this
city today for DR.. J. D. Taylor, for
coroner. The doctor holds the Office
at the present time, and makes an
excellent coroner. He will file by
special afldavit. He viii have no op-
position.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-06-09
GAVE TRACY GOLD WATCH.

The directors of the Minot CONNER
cial Club presented A. w. Tracy Mon
day night, with an elegant solid gold
watch, as a token Of their apprecia-
ton of his services as President OF
that organization for the past few
years. Mr.. Tracy has given q
great deal of his time in
the interests OF the Commercial Club
and he deserves much credit for the
success Of that body.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-06-09

FOR SAIE-Gasoline launch, 30x7
It, 10 in. Flat bottom, 20 horse pow
er Gray gasoline motor, two propel-
lor wheels, 20 and % inch; will seat
80 people. All complete and IN first
class repair. Will sell cheap. In
Quire at this ONCE. 69tS
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-06-09
FENCES IN BAD SHAPE.

Tom Marshall, one of the Twelve
Per Cent Twins" who Is candidate for
the U. S. Senate was in Minot We'd
nesday, building up his fences, which
are In sad need of repair.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-06-09

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.
The public is hereby notified that !
will not be responsible for any debts
contracted by my sons.
6 9 t. B, N. EIZENHOBFER
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-06-09
ATE FEM ALIVE.

ATE 'EM ALIVE.
Kenmare was fairly eaten alive in
the game with the Magicians Tuesday
evening, the score being 20 to O..
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-06-09

Mrs. Pringle, who has been at Long
Beach, Cal, for seevral months, is
expected back in q few days.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-06-09
DR.. PENCE BETTER.

DR.. PENCE BETTER.
DR.. R. w. Pence who has peen SER
iously i'll of an abscess of the upper
jaw, is reported better today, and Is
able to sit up in bed.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-06-09
EAGLE PICNIC A HUMMER.

Crowd Of 800 Enjoy Themselves At
Wildwood Sunday-A, Barbecue
And a Good Social Time.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1910-04-11

Governor Mills today appointed
Carlos L. Rivera of Las Vegas, San
Miguel county, notary public.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1910-04-11
UNCLE JOSEPH
DEF|ES DEMOCRATS
Will Remain Speaker Until
March Fourth Next Is
His Boast
AUTOMOBILE HIRE CUT OFF
Senate Is Disposing of Railroad
Bill Section by
Section.

Washington, D. c., April 1.-THE
speaker today defied the insurgents to
depose him from the speakership, de-
claring in a speech from the floor that
unless the Republicans who do not
approve of the personality of their
speaker have the courage to join the
solid minority, I remain speaker until
March 4th next"
Railroad Bill Taken Up.
Washington, April 1.-THE admin
istration railroad bill was taken up in
the Senate today. 1t will be read, de-
bated and voted upon section by
section until disposed Of Senator
Dixon of Montana presented an
amendment making it unlawful for the
carriers to charge more for a short
than long haul. He said there never
will be peace in the matter of railroad
regulation SO long as this discrimina-
ton by roads is disallowed.
Will Not Pay Uncle Joe's Automobile.
Washington, April 11.-Unclez Sam
Will not pay for Uncle Joe" Cannon's
automobile after ALL The Republican
Insurgents and Democrats being
against the provision in the legisla.
tive bill for an appropriation of $25OO
for maintaining the speakers auto.
mobile, resulted in the rejection OF
that clause by the House today by a
vote of Ill to 1872.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1910-04-11
JUDGE JOHN R. M'F|E
RE-hPP0|NTED FIFTH TIME
Recognition of Integrity and Ability of Learned and Ex-
perienced Jurst by President Taft and Attorney
General Wckersham.

Washington, April 1.-THE Presi,
dent today sent to the Senate the
nomination of John R. McFie to be
associate justice of the New Mexico
supreme court. Judge McFie was en-
dorsed by the Republican organiza-
ton of New Mexico.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1910-04-11
BURNS is NOW
AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION.
Lang Goes Down Before Him After
Stubborn Batte-Decision is
UNPOPULAR.

Sydney, N. S. W., April 11.-Tommy
Burns won from Bill Lang, the heavy
weight championship of Australia in
the twentieth round in their fight for
the championship of Australia.
The decision is not popular, for al
though Burns had the best of the first
ten rounds, he weakened the latter
half, while Lang rallied The betting
was three to one on Burns. In the
9Th round Burns roughed Lang
through the ropes and was hooted, but
Lang rose and shook hands with the
American as the bell rang. In the
ninth, Burns punished the Australian
severely but the latter fought back
gamely. He made a splendid rally in
the twelfth. The last eight rounds
Lang fought cautiously while Burns
was plainly weakened, and forced re-
peated clinches. Mcintosh gave the
fight to the American on points.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1910-04-11
DOCTOR HYDE
IS ON TRIAL
Dramatic Scene in Court
Room at Kansas City
This Forenoon
WILL ASK DEATH PENALTY
Defendant Expressed Himself
Satisfied With Way
Case Is Moving.

Kansas City, Mo-, April 11.-Dr. B.
Z. Hyde appeared before Judge Lat
shaw in criminal court here today to
answer the charge of numbering the
late Colonel Thomas H. Swope, mil
llonaire philanthropist and uncle of
the physicians wife. Colonel Swope
died October 3 last The death GER
tlflcate gave appopleXy as the cause
of death. DR.. Hyde was in attend
|ance. The state charges that the ply
s1cian poisoned the millionaire by ad-
ministering strychnine to him in cap
sule form. The motive of the alleg-
ed crime says the state was to obtain
wealth. By the terms of the coloners
VIII, Mrs. Hyde was to obtain a share
OF her uncle's property, and some
money. Other charge of murder and
attempting murder are pending
against DR.. Hyde, but will not enter
into the present trial.
Dramatic Scene.
Kansas City, April 11-Mrs. HYDE.
was was among the first in the court
room, stared straight ahead, apparent
ly oblivious of her mothers presence
when Mrs. Swope came in. AS Mrs.
SWope sat down she peered steadily
at the daughter Suddenly, DR.. Hyde
turned in his chair, and faced her. For
just moment, the two stared de-
nance at each other. DR.. Hyde was
the first to move his eyes. He turned
and smiled at his wife, who arose
from her chair and took a seat direct
ly beside her husband. DR.. Hyde is
we'll pleased with the manner in
which the case is moving. He ex-
pressed himself especially well salts
he'd with the condition of his wife
who is expecting the visit of the storll
during the next four months. Prose-
cutor Conkiin today for the first time
announced his intention of asking for
the death penalty in case a verdict of
guilty is returned.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1910-04-11
PLUNGED INTO
THE FOREST
Conversation Between Roose-
welt and Pinchot Was
Earnest
LONG HERALDED CONFERENCE
Meeting That May Prove to Be
Historic One Takes Place
in Italy.

Porto Maurizio, Italy, April IL
Colonel Roosevelt's widely heralded
meeting with Clifford Pinchot, the de-
posed chief forester of the United
States department of agriculture took
place on the veranda of Miss Carow's
villa at nine o'clock this morning. But
the real interview took place later in
the seclusion of the forest that skirts
the town at the north. Mr.. Pinchot
came direct from Copenhagen. He
told the newspaper men that he
would have nothing to say regarding
his interview with "the chief" Mr..
Roosevelt was busy with correspond
ence when his former chief forester
arrived. The greetings were extreme
ly cordial. After luncheon, Mr.. Roose-
welt, Mr.. Pinchot, Mrs. Roosevelt and
her sister Miss Carow, started out for
walk. They had not gone far when
the two men fell into a swinging
stride and finally plunged into the
forest.
Invited to the Palace.
Berlin, April 11.-Emperor William
plans to return to Berlin in time to
receive Mr.. Roosevelt upon his arrival,
but the former president has not yet
accepted the invitation to go direct to
the palace before visiting the Ameri-
can embassy as first planned.
Seth Bullock Gets an Invitation.
Deadwood, April 11-U. S. Marshal
Seth Bullock OF this city, for many
years, the intimate friend of Theo-
dore Roosevelt, today received by
mail an invitation to join the former
President in England. Mr.. Bullock
is reticent as to the contents of the
letter, but admitted he is to meet Mr..
Roosevelt in London about May I'd.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1910-04-11
TRUSTS GET
ANOTHER INNING
American Tobacco and Stand
ard Oil Cases Ordered
Re-Argued
WALL Street MUCH PLEASED
Choice of Successor to Justice
Brewer Complicated
by New Turn.

Washington, April 11-The supreme
court of the United States today re-
assigned for the argument cases of
the United States against the Ameri-
can Tobacco Company and the Stand
ard Oil Company. The argument of
these cases is the direct result of the
death of Justice Brewer, who died a
few days after the Standard Oil
cases were argued. AS Justice Moody
was unable to participate in the con-
sideration of these cases on account
of his sickness, only seven justices
were left to give the decision, How
the court was divided is as much of a
mystery today as ever.
Will CompIicate Choice.
Washington, D. c., April 11-Attor-
ney General Wickersham was much
surprised at the sudden turn in the
fight against the corporation. Unless
motion to advance the cases is made
they will not come up in the regular
order of business for nearly a year
The choice of successor to Justice
Brewer may be made more difficult
on account of today's complication. as
he doubtless will participate in the
consideration of these cases.
Wall Street is Pleased.
New York, April 11.-Wall street
was agreebly surprised at today's ac-
ton of the United States supreme
court in ordering a rearrangement of
the American Tobacco and Standard
Oil cases. The news was greeted with
a sharp upturn of prices. Union Pa
cific led the advance, rising more than
five points: Southern Pacific and
American Smelling and Refining were
active at advancing prices.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1910-04-11

lS91 was re-appointed in December
1901, by President Roosevelt and was
again re-appointed by President
Roosevelt
Judge McFie served a second
consecutive term as commander of the
Department of New Mexico, of the
Grand Army of the Republic and is a
past grand of the Odd Fellows. He is
a faithful member of the Presbyterian
church. His ability, probity and
genial ways are recognized and cher
ished alike in church, society and in
public life.
Married Life.
On his birthday anniversary, Oc-
tober 9, 1876, Judge McFie married
Miss Mary Steele, a school teacher,
daughter of Matthew Steele, one of
the pioneer settlers of ST. Louis, Mis-
souri,. Their married life is an ideal
one and they find their greatest hap
piness in their home and children. al
though Mrs. McFie as we'll as the
Judge, take a prominent part in the
social life of the territorial capital and
are leaders in many a public move
ment
Ralph McFie, the eldest son of
Judge and Mrs. McFie, though still
young in years, is veteran of the
Spanish-American war, having fought
with the Rough Riders on San Juan
Hill and in other battles before San
tiago de Cuba. He served as a
trusted and important official of the
Bureau of Public Lands of the Philip
pine islands, bidding fair to follow
in the footsteps of his father and is
now secretary of one of the Philippine
provinces. Mrs. Maud Bloom, the old
set daughter, is graduate of the New
Mexico College of Agriculture and Me-
chanic Arts. She is a fine languist
and an educated musician.
The McFie's had pretty home in
Las Cruces, but for the past fourteen
years have been honored residents of
Santa Fe, which wishes to retain
them for many years to come.
His Record.
Judge McFie's record on the bench
is remarkable one. During the
many years of his service, his deci-
sions have been reversed but a few
times on appeal to the higher courts.
His decisions have been very numer-
GUS and this record will compare very
favorably with tnat of any judge in
the United States.
Judge McFie is a natural lawyer of
much legal experience, a hard worker
and presides over the district courts
with great suavity and courtesy, but
also with much firmness and dignity.
The endorsements, which he re-
ceived for re-appointment, were prac-
tically unanimous and he was also
strongly endorsed by the Territorial
Republican organizations as well as
by leading Republicans from every
section. These facts and his reap
pointment for a fifth term are abso-
lutte proofs of his eminent fitness for
the high office, which he has filled so
well and to which he has just been
re-appointed by President Taft.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1910-04-11
CONSENTS
TO SPEAK IN KANSAS.

Topeka, Kan, April 11.-Governor
Stubs today received a cablegram
from Theodore Roosevelt, dated Porto
Mauricio, accepting. an invitation to
deliver an address in August at the
opening of the park on the site of the
Battle of Posawottome, in August
1856, between the anti-slavery forces
commanded by John Brown and the
proslavery forces.