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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-05-16
INSANE MANS
HORRIBLE DEED
Lindsey 7ueI, Monomanic, Performs
NameIess Operation Upon Himself
and Nearly Dies-WiII Recover At
Hospital.

Lindsey Buel, monomanhc, cue.
ceeded in performing a nameless op-
GRAFTON upon himself at four O'Clock
Monday morning, in a building back
Of the Toronto hotel on Belyea ave-
nue.. He was discovered shortly o.
'terwards by Neil N cplouean, pro-
prfetor Of the hotel, who heard tho
mans groans. Mr. McDougall hur-
lied Buel to the hospital where the
county physician administered to kim
and it is said he will recover.
Buel made an attempt to perform
a similar operation while working in
a Burlington coal mine six months
ago. He was brot to the hospital.
where he recovered. The insanity
board at the time considered his case,
but did not commit him to the asy-
lum. If Buel survives his injuries
this time, he will probably become An
inmate of the hospital for the insane.
For several hours after the dis3ov-
cry was made, the police and sheriffs
secured the city and surrounding cou1
try for four men, whom Buel claimed
did she deed He said that they were
in the building when he entered and
grow ing incensed because he did cot
have half dollar to give them, at
tackled him with sharp knife. He
described the appearance Of the men
SO we'll. that three suspects were ar
rested and placed in the city bastile,
answering Buels description perfect
ly. When it was learned that he was
the man who had tried to injure HIM.
self several months ago, the men
were turned loose.
Buel was in bad shape after his
operation, nearly dying from the loss
of blood 1t was reported during the
day that he had passed away at the
hospital, but it seems that the degen-
crate is possessed of as many lives
as cat.
Buel has been making coat hang
ers and selling them about the city.
One Of the fellows arrested an
swered the description perfectly, be-
sides he had blood on his clothing,
which he said he got in drunken
brawl Sunday. The circumstantial
evidence against him would have
been strong enough to send him over
the road had not Bueps identity be-
come known.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-05-16
SENIORS PERFORM
LIKE OLD ARTISTS

The high school seniors scored a
Zig hit Friday night with remark
ably we'll balanced and capable pro-
duction, entitled: "A Strenuous
Life" These young men and wo-
men interpreted their parts like ex-
perienced stage arts is, and kept the
hig audience in a state of laughter a.
most continuously.
Neil Wheeler, who appeared at hrs
boarding house ION the morning at
ter" was very clever. Others in lie
cast who deserve special mention
were Donald Bolyard, Walter Champ
lin, Lester Montgomery, Selmer lille.
Doe, Wilhelm Ellison, Carl Jacobson,
Arthur Carlson and Arthur Stewart.
Miss Gertrude Larson as Mrs. Wig
gins, the land(ady, was especially
good, while Miss Reba Wells, Widow
Mcclure, furnished plenty of anluse-
nent. Miss Helen Aurland was
most captivating as Marion Davei.-
ant. Eva Norton and Ethel Skeo"h
interpreted their parts well. Lud-
Wig Bjorn, Christian Hillehoe and Lee
Byerly appeared as freshmen.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-05-16
W. F. DoHERTY & SONS.

w. +. Doherty, the attorney, has
formed a law partnership with '1s
two sous, and GREATER the name
of the firm will be w. F..
the name Of the firm will be w. F.
Doherty & Sons. Twin boys arrived
at his home on the South Hill last
night, one tipping the scales 1T IL
pounds and the other at 5 II. They
are fine healthy little chaps and the
proud father is unable to look AFTER
anv of his legal business today.
A telegram announcing the arrival
of the sons was sent to their grend-
father. Congressman H. 7. Helgeson
at Washington D. c., immed1ately'
and this it is believed, is enough to
assure the re election Of the popular
law maker from the First dfstrfct
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-05-16
MUST
PAY fine
Former kenmare Man, Convicted Of
Criminal Libel, Loses Case In the
Supreme Court.

E. c. Tolley, formerly mayor Of
N"nmare, must pay the fine imposed
II. on him for crimf1S libel. Tolley
was convicted o: writing libelous
article which was published in the
kenmare .'ouruai wren did not refer
10 A.. Olson in a complimentary man
Ter. He appealed to the Supreme
court, which has just decided against
him. This was one of tho few cases
in North Dakota where one was con-
vtcted of criminal libel.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-05-16
JUST A SAMPLE

Here Is q sample Of the letters the
Independent receives right along:
1 saw several farms advertised :or
sale in your paper. would like to
buy q farm on crop payments and
would like to get near your city, u
I can. am coming to Minot % soon
q I ct the crop in and will call
and zee YOU. l think I can get next
to something in that line. do not
want my friends 1t to know
that am not satisfied With the
markets. l am doing big business
on the strength Of my add In your
paper.
Yours respt.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-05-16
ALFRED b[A|SDFLL PLAINLY
STATES WHERE HE STANDS

to the government. OF the United
States and the problems of mining
and distributing this coal will attract
the attention o. our government for
many years. As congressman from
this district, l should expect to do
everything in my power to assist In the
production of this coal for the bene-
fit of the people Of the district and
of the state generally, by propsr
system of leasing Or contracting the
same so that the man who owns the
surface right would receive full pay
for any damage that might be done
him and the people get the full bene-
fit of all profits accrued from the
mining of the coal.
within this district is the only ma
tional forest reserve in the state Of
North Dakota, and it should be prop
erly cared for and kept intact for
the use of ourselves and succeeding
generations.
National highways are another mat
ter which should receive the immedi-
ate attention of congress. The amount
of money spent for building the bat
teship North Dakota would put a
splendid driveway across every town.
ship in the state, and I believe that
it would do us far more good.
"Of course" said Mr.. Blaisdell,
there are a good many things OF
local interest and which will demand
great deal o. congressman's at
tention. The matter of federal build
ings, which will certainly be expe-
dited when a member of congress from
the third district gets busy; home
stvader's rights to be cared for; pen.
sion matters to be looked after and
the hundred and one other things
which need the attention of a live
man from this part OF the country
"Our irrigation projects alone are o!
vital Importance, but there are some
who have not yet realized that a Rep
resentative at Washington, fairly COM
petent and energetic, could protect
the thousands of dollars invested
which home interests are now often
indifferently sighted by the Federal
authorities.
"Time frbids me going into the 9TH
er fields of activity of the congress-
man. But it should not be forgotten
that the opening and settlement Of
our Indian Reservations in this Dis
trict alone have and will continue
to make it imperative for the set
tiers interested to elect representa-
tive to protect them and their rights
Our Post Offices and rural delivery
routes are constantly increasing in
number and these matters will keep a
congressman fairly busy. believe
| understand thoroughly the duties OF
the office, the extent and nature Of
the work.
II will cheerfully reply to any IN
ouiries regarding my position on any
public question and l submit my can
didacy to the voters for their approx
al or disapproval as the case may
he. ....
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BIG FIRE THIS evening DOES $4,000 DAMAGE IN POST OFFICE BLOCK

|
was carried down. DR.. Storey's
Office furniture was carried out onto
the sidewalk. Scores of willing work.
ers carried effects out of the build
ing. Some of the lady roomers IN
the building, rushed down with arms
full Of clothing, and one carried
great load of muslin garments trim
med in embroidery unmindful of the
curious onlookers
The hydrant at the corner OF First
and Reishus streets broke, and a
great flood of water rushed down the
street for time.
The firemen used for the first time
their new air tight helmets with ex
cellent effect. These helmets can be
strapped about the head, and are pro-
vided with compressed air which can
be turned on to the satisfaction of The
wearer.S The helmets demonstrated
their usefulness this evening.
Guy O. Frank, who owns The post
office block, carried $21, 900 insurance
on the building. 1t is hard to esti-
mate the damage the building sus-
tanned, but 1t rs safe to say that $1O.-
600 will no more than cover the loss.
The damage to building and stores
will amount to between S20,ONO and
$25, 900.
We cannot speak in praise high
enough for our firemen. They bra7ed
many dangers, went into the smoke
knowing that it meant sickness and
possibly worse. They used rare
judgment and but for their excellent
and timely efforts, the building would
have been a total loss.
NOTES OF THE FIRE.
The postoftice is being moved this
evening to the Blakey block on s Main
ST., whtre it will be maintained for 4
day or so. All of the first class mail
was saved altho considerable of the
mail lin the boxes was scattered
about the floor by the streams from
the hose. The clerks worked away
into the night moving the effects.
Emerson and Son carried sufficient
insurance to make up for any loss
They carried a stock of $4,000 worth
OF cigars most of which were saved
+, from the water. Mr. Emerson re-
manned in his place Of business until
nearly overcome when he was taken
to his homo.
, Geo Todd, the electrician, who ,c.
? cupied the rear of the Emerson store,
sustained damage Of $1,000 and car
ried $500 Insurance..
Most of the occupants of the sec
ond and third floors sustained dam
| ages. Walter Bond claims $3.50 dam.
ages; Dr.. Scholberg $3.50; Dr.. Storey
$500; DR.. Carr $3.50; DR.. Ransom,
$500, and Lewis and Bach, $500.
| The flames worked their way uI
thru the walls to the third story
, making the fire exceedingly hard to
control,
Chief Torgerson of the fire depart
ment went into the most dangerous
places and demonstrated to his men
that he was not afraid to 60 where
he would send any man. He fought
quietly and showed that he is thcro
fire fighter.
The fire was discovered by Roy
Swigart Of the postoffice who sent II
the alarm. The postofice was full
of smoke within a minute after the
fire was discovered. The hose Of the
Office was unrolled but by the time
; the water had been turned on the fire
men were on the scene.
Six special police were hired tt
guard the building tonight.
President Halvorson remained OF
the scene until the IRE was out ane
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-05-16
CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS
LEAVES TODAY on EXTENDED
TOUR OF THE DISTRICT

In Lengthy Interview lie Discusses
Aany Problems Of Deep Interest
To People Of the Dis,rlctr--PrOmis.
es Careful Attention to Numerous
Matters CT Local Interest Requiring
. Congressm&ns Attention-Gdyes
Opinion of Present IAriI-Favors
Many Products OF Progressive Leg.
islation
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-05-16
Fire Started Late This Afternoon
From Paper Burner at Rear Of
easement-Most Of Damage Done
by Water. Is

AT 6: 80 this evening, fire broke out
at the rear of the postoffiCe block IN
the basement, and for two hours the
fire ladies battled with flames aud
smoke as they had never fought be-
fore in this city. For an hour or
more great crowds stood around tue
building, expecting to see the flames
burst out from the windows at any
minute, but the firemen kept the fire
we'll in check.
The fire alarm was turned in
promptly as soon as the flames had
been seen, but the fighters had to
get to where the fire was doing its
mischief in a roundabout way. The
janitor of the .postoftice, it is said
had filled the fire burner full of pa
pers, touched ma Itch and left It,.
The flames shot up and soon the
wood work above had caught fire, and
it didn't take long for the flames to
find their way along the floor and In
the walls. The fire did the most
damage in the rear of the basement,
occupied by Mr.. Auten, the barber
Owing to the smoke, the firemen
could not get very close to the flames
and time and again with Redeemed
faces and eyes burning like the fire
itself, they were compelled to turn
back for air. Many of the boys were
! overcome temporarily and nearly ev
cry member Of the department is SUI
fering today from the effects Of the
terrible ordeal. Many citizeLs turn
ed in and did what they could in the
way Of playing six or seven streams
of water onto the fire at the same
time.
r. H. Emerson and Son, of the MI
not News Depot, suffered perhaps the
greatest loss, the damage being main
ly from water. The stock was thor
4 oughly drenched, and the floor flood
ed. Very little was saved from THU
place The plate glass windows were
broken, and the furniture practically
ruined. The damage must hav'
amounted to $1,000 or more, whicf
was fairly wen insured.
It looked very much as though the
postoffice would be burned, but the
place escaped with but sever'
drenching. While practically ever!
piece OF mail In the building val
soaked little or none of 1t was de-
stroyed. The fixtures were bad
ly damaged. The loss probably
amounts to two or three Thousand
dollars here.
The Manson Bros pool hall wa:
damaged fully $4,000 and probably
more. There are ten pool tables II
the place and they were ruined by
water. The other fixtures are nearly
total loss.
Auten's barber shop is a sorry look
imp place. The BARRIERS saved mos
of their knives, but the chairs, mir
rors, etc.. are ruined Mr.. Auto1
was one Of the main assistants at thu
fire, going into the thick Of the smok,
like an old fire fighter.
While the fire did not get into thu
Tompkins block, adjoining. the stool
of the Bader & Rozen clothing stor'
was damaged from smoke and water
at considerable loss.
1t looked for q long time - TIL
the entire building would be gvtted
and large part of the furniture iron
the second and third floors was cal
ried down to safety. One womal
early in the game, called Reeds dra!
and had her piano removed. A dos
en- men willingly took hold 6 the In
st,.,lYnant and carried IL away. DR.
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Rev. Mr.. Kelso, pastor Of The BIG
Danish church sn miles north q
Kenmare, was Minot visitor today,
the guest Of his old friend. James
johnson.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-05-16
BARRETT sows 800
ACRES WHEAT

ACHES WHEAT
Dick Barrett, the jolly Irish farmer,
was in from his big Glenburn. farm
today. He bought an i II. G. gas
tractor recently and has been blowing
and seeding 81 acres q day. He
often keeps the bsp engine WORKING
until - O'Clock at night but has been
pushing the work. He has several
sl1ndred acres q max, oats and barley
to SOW ~.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-05-16
MlNor BUTTER SHIPPED

The Henningsen Creamery Co Of
thu CIV = doing business. The con
Germ shipped out from Minot Wednee-
day $500 pounds Of butter made at
its factory here, to Great Falls, Mont,
A car Of eggs was shipped west Tues
day and tho company is buying In this
city about $50 cases week.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-05-16
.unllsr E,lll.r FRoM POSTS

The Rogers Lumber Co. receuty
built rustic log house from the ia
mcrs cedar s'oralitys posts, which
NAV he seer at the lumber yard.
The Washington times., 1912-09-03
Ayers Many Democrats
Will Vote for Colonel

John Eversman. secretary to Chair
man Mckinley, of the Republican. Con-
gressional Committee, who is leaving
here today to assist In the campaign
work at the Chicago headquarters,
talked to aCrmi Thompson, secretary to
the President. today about political con-
ditions in New England. where he has
been In the last few days.
Mr.. Eversman says he was surprised
to find on investigation that large num-
bers Of Democrats were going to vote
for Roosevelt. He also found that
many labor men were friendly to Presl-
dent Taft and were going to vote for
h$n. In view of the sentiment he found
in New England, he believes that VIII
sons chances are much less rosy than
Is generally represented. He found
many organized labor voters who are
Democrats opposed to Governor Wilson
and sore at him.
The Washington times., 1912-09-03
ECONOMIES PLANNED
IN THE CONDUCT OF
DISTRICT SCHOOLS
Consolidation Of Classes
Will Make Is Unnecessary
TO Fill Vacancies.

Economies in the conduct of the
schools Of the District will be recon-
mended by Superintendent of Schools
w. NJ. Davidson at the next meeting
of the Board of Education, and will
probably be effected by the board. This
board meeting will take place next
week, probably on Wednesday.
DR.. Davidson, It is learned, Is likely
to recommend that the vacancy caused
by the death of 1. Fatrbrother, super
vising principal of the eighth division,
be not filled. but that the schools be
divided among the eight remaining
white divisions.
Besides this, It is likely that DR..
Davidson will report in favor of con-
solidating certain classes in several of
the District high schools which will
render It unnecessary to fill vacancies
created by resignation last June and
during the summer.
DR.. Davidson's report will include
recommendations for the principalships
Of the new white and colored schools.
which will be opened during the year
except, of course. with respect to the
new normal. in which case II Is new
building and not a new school,
The Board of Education Is likely to
approve unanimously Of the recommer-
dations. Discussing the prospective
changes in the administration: President
Oyster. of the board, said today:
1T Is the object or the board. just as
It is Of the superintendent, to conduct
the schools as economically as possible
and to make such savings on the salary
roll as circumstances may warrant. 1t
will be worth while, at all events. to
make the experiment IN regard to abol-
ishing one division and dividing the
schools among the other groups. But
there Is not going to De any cheap
administration of the schools no matter
what economics we may effect"
The schools in the division over
which Mr. Fairbrother presided until
his death are the Amidon, Bowen
Sayles, Bradley, Greenleaf, Potomac,
Smallwood, and Van Ness.
The prospect of abolishing the eighth
division and of consolidating some high
school classes will bring woe to appli-
cants for positions. There are many
who have applied for the supervising
principalship, in which a vacancy has
existed since Mr.. Fairbrother died, and
many, too. seek to teach in the high
schools.
The Washington times., 1912-09-03

Solid qUartered oak Hastings
Dining Tables, just like the cut
to the right. They have the new
Tyden removable tops, the Ty-
den leaf lock and top locks, ana
easy moving steel bearing
slides. The, tops are A. inches
in diameter, with round pedes-
tails, and large claw feet.
The Washington times., 1912-09-03

mac, and Capt. Robert Edward Grant,
of Kit Carson Post.
They expect to arrive in Los Angeles
Saturday night. The reunion begins
next Monday and runs through, the
week. Colonel Oldroyd and CAPTAIN
Grant after attending the reunion, will
visit few points of interest in Cali
fornia, returning to washington about
September 23
The, many veterans in washington are
greatly interested In the candidacy Of
Capt. Alfred B. Beers, OF Connecticut.
and Major Daniel e. Sickles, of New
York. for ommander-in-chief.
Col. John McElroy, of this city. who
was candidate two years ago, will not
run this time. AS to whom Colonel Old
royd and Captain Grant will vote for in
the election of commander-ln-c they
will not say. ~
The Washington times., 1912-09-03
POLITICIANS NIECE
ATTEMPTS LIFE
Colorado Girl Calls for Bert"
While Fighting OFF
Physicians.

garet Haines, niece OF Archie NJ Stew
enson, famous in politics as big Steve
Of Colorado. attempted suicide at the
Stevenson home early today by drink
ing an ounce of carbolic acid. Physi-
clans pronounced the young woman 6
condition critical. - > -
Miss Haines was able to talk, but re-
fused to give any reason for her act.
Stevenson and his wife declared they
were unable to account for the at
tempted suicide. but II Is believed a
love affair was the cause.
She visited one of the gardens with
a young man last night, and while doc
tors worked with her after she had
taken the poison Miss Hafnes constantly
cried for Bert" Who Bert Is was
not .divulged. ..........
Miss Haines fought the persons who
sought to ] save her life. and begged that
The Washington times., 1912-09-03
Sunday School Folk
See Capital Sights

Headed by Edward f. Sheffey, more
than 100 Sunday School excursionists
from the Court Street Methodist
Church. Of Lnchburg, Va. arrived in
the city today for a two days visit.
They are registered at the Metropolitan
hotel Mr.. Sheffey is a shoe manufac-
turer and is superintendent of the Sun
Dr. School from which the excursion
lists come.
4 hey reached the city at 1920 o'clock
and after noon, being assigned to their
rooms at the hotel. they took sight
seeing cars for a trip about the city.
Vernon and tonight will visit the
Library Of Congress. Tomorrow they
will take in all OF the places of interest
and return to their homes Thursday.
The Washington times., 1912-09-03

Strong and comfortable oak
rockers like the cut to the right,
In Dark Early English finish. Have
strong back. high arms, solid wood
seats, and are nicely finished.
The Washington times., 1912-09-03

Very handsome chiffonler like
the cut to the right. perfectly
the above described
dresser. Has French plate mirror,
fun swell front, two small draw
ers, two medium drawers, four
large drawers, and is handsomely
polished. The golden oak has wood
knobs, and the tuna mahogany has
glass knob trimmings.
The Washington times., 1912-09-03
Last Big Opening of
Uncle Sans Domain

The last big opening of agricultural
land in the United States will come
next spring, when the Fort Peck In
dian reservation in Montana will be
given to settlement and ew towns will
be started on the land area. OF the
total acreage of s2,OeS, 69S acres, 723, ,693
are allotted to the indians.
A unique event will be the first Indian
country fair ever held, planned for
october at Poplar, Mont A football
game between two of the tribes will be
a feature,
The Washington times., 1912-09-03
Connaught Welcomed.

EDMONTON, Alberta, Sept. ed
monton, the metropolis of the northern
prairies. extended an enthusiastic well
come to the Duke of Connaught and
morning. Business houses and public
buildings, including the new 81, 800. 900
home Of the provincial parliament. were
elaborately decorated In honor Of the
distinguished visitors. Numerous fea-
lures of entertainment have been ar
ranged for the vice regal party, who
will remain the guests of Edmonton
until tomorrow afternoon ....
The Washington times., 1912-09-03
c. A. R. DELEGATES
LEAVE CITY TODAY
FOR Los ANGELES
Colonel Oldroyd and Captain
Grant to Represent Dis
trict Veterans.

Two old veterans who fought for the
Union during the war between the
States, leave Washington this afternoon
at O'Clock on long journey to Los
Angeles, where the Grand Army Of the
Republic is to hold its annual reunion
September OLA.
The two delegates from the District
camps are Col. o. r. Oldroyd, adjutant
general OF the Department of the Poto-
The Washington times., 1912-09-03
Shell Fish Inquiry Held.

ST. ANDREWS. N. B., Sept. 3-The
commission appointed by the Dominion
government to inquire into the cause
for the decline OF tire oyster and other
shell fish industries of the eastern prov
inces met here today to conduct its
first hearing. Subsequent sittfpgs Of the
shore ports Of Nova Scotia, New Bruins
wick, and Prince Edward Island. "