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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-28
COUNTY Will NOT
BOND FOR SEED
Commissioners May Decide to Use
About 5000 In Furnishing Seed to
Those Needing Il Most,

Altho there are rs or 20 applica-
tons from Ward county farmers for
seed and feed, the county commits
sioners will probably not bond the
county for this purpose this year.
There is sum Of $4,000 available and
while this will not go very far, 1t IL
possible that it will be used in fur
nishing the most needy with seed.
The commissioners state that .
large percentage OF the applications
that are in are from farmers who &C.
cured feed from the county last year
and who were unable to pay last fall.
The commissioners are allowing those
farmers to keep enough grain from
their crop raised last year for seed
and feed and it is expected that they
will manage to put in a crop some
way.
The constitutionality of the seed
law is to be tested soon. There are
certain firms that have loaned money
on farm lands, who do not believe
that the county has right to hold
a seed lien against such real estate,
under those circumstances.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-28
BONDACAND|DATE
FOR THE SENATE
Prsminet Citizen Who Has Held Term
in the House Will Make Fight for
Upper Body

Walter Bonds chat is in the ring
SO to speak. His announcement ap-
pears this week in the Independent
as republican candidate FOR the nom
ination to the Senate, before the pri-
maries to be held June &c.
Mr.. Bond was a member of the
last legislative body from this dis
trict, having been elected by very
large majority to the House. He is a
hard campaigner and will not leave
any work undone in order to get the
nomination. Among the good things
worked for by Mr.. Bond in me last
sssion was House File Bill No. 355,
introduced by J. A. Englund G: Ken
mare, to reimburse owners Of tubar-
cular cattle when ordered les. royed
by the state board. Mr.. Bond had
promised his constituents to introduce
such bill, but as Mr.. Englund was
already working along this line he
turned in and assisted the legislator
from Kenmare
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-28
FROZEN GOPHER
COMES TO LIFE
Many Who Have Seen Frozen Flick
ertai! in Display Window During
Winter Will Be Interested.

The frozen gopher found under q
hay stack by John Campbell early
last winter, ard which has been ly-
ING In the window Of the Cash Fa ID
& Fuel @Co; all winter, has come to
life, at least M. E. Begley has a live
gopher in a box and the frozen gopher
has disappeared.
Mr.. Begley says the gopher began
to soften up week ago and having
the utmost faith that the animal
would show signs o. life, placed it in
warm nest and nailed up the box
with a screen across the top. The
gopher has been iivening up all week
and this morning is chirping sweet
ly (?).
Hundreds have visited the place TO-
day to gaze upon the unusual specta-
Gle. While gophers spend the winter
curled up in the ground, there are
many who are skeptical concerning
a frozen gopher's returning to life.
Mr.. Beg1ey says that he is not nature
taking
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-28
SCHWARTZ SUES
SNEVE FOR $4,000
Minot Nursery Man Sues Well Known
Preacher for Having Him Confined
In an Oregon Prison.

G.. S. Schwartz, the well known
nurseryman. is suing Rev. ]. 9.
Sneve for $4,000 damages, for false
imprisonment. The case Is being
tried in district court. Noble, Blood
G. Adamson appear for the minister
while F.. B. Lambert is Schwartz 8
attorney.
A few years ago Sneve bought stock
in the Schwartz nursery, trading his
half section Of land near Grelland
for same. He went to Oregon where
he intended starting nursery, and
letters were shown in the present
trial, showing that Sneve wrote to
Schwartz several times, asking him
to hurry out to that state, on bust
ness. When Schwartz arrived, he
was placed Under arrest, charged
with attempt to defraud. and after
being confined in the Portland Jail
FOR nearly week, was released {.
Sneve brot suit In an Oregon court
against Schwartz and was given a
verdict for $4,000, but the judgment
has never been paid: Schwartz puts
in a counter claim for $4,000 dam
ages.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-28
MAY SETTLE THE
NORMAL QUESTION
Rumor That the Case Will Never Be
Carried to Supreme Court--1oard
May Be Able to Start Work on
Buildings Soon.

The normal board will meet in this
city April 2. The president of the
board, E. J. Taylor, has written to
parties interested in the South hill
site asking them to attend the meet
ing, SO that it car be ascertained
whether they intend to take an APP
peal to the supreme court or not. Il
not, he states that the board hopes
to go ahead with the buildings at
once.
One of the men interested in the
South hill site, stated to an Indepen-
dent representative this morning that
there would be some Interesting de-
velopments before that time, and it is
entirely possible that the matter may
be settled satisfactorily, prec]uding
any further controversy.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-28
CO. D. MAY Be
SENT TO MEXICO
Capt. Williams, Inspecting Officer,
Says There Is Possibility Of This
--Warns Men to Be Ready.

At the annual inspection of Co. d,
Wednesday night, Capt. Williams of
the 18th In, inspecting officer in
charge, advised the company to he
ready to be called to Mexico most any
time, for he said the prospects are
that the United States will be COM
PEELED to take a hand in the uprising
in that country. Capt. Williams said
he would not be surprised II the
North Dakota regiment would be call
ed out early during the summer. Col.
Frame was present at the inspection
also, which was one Of the best that
Capt. Person and his boys have ever
passed.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-28
Will NOT RENT ANY
LAND NEAR N|N0T
Great Northern Limited to Thirty
Points In North Dakota and Min
nesota-WiII Consider Minot Next
Year

The Great Northern is renting
plots of land rom farmers located
in thirty various localities of MIN
nesota and North Dakota. The com.
papy is limited with help in this biz
undertaking, so is unable to do any
thing with the Minot farms this
year. The following letter explains
itself:
NJ ssrs. Truax & Colcord
Minot, N Oak
Gentlemen
Replying to your favor q recent
date relative to demonstration plots,
wish to say that we have now made
arrangements for all of the work to
be carried on this year. Our help
problem has limited us to about
thirty points in Minnesota and North
Dakota. will keep your letter in
mind and trust that we may be able
to include your vicinity in our cam
paign for next year.
Thanking you for your inquiry and
assuring you of our interest in the
well are OF your people, l am,
Very truly yours,
F. R. CRANE,
Agricultural Extension Agent,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-28
BOUGHT 90 CARS OF POTATOES

SOUGHT 60 CARS or POTATOES
I. =. Lutz, member Of the nrm IF
Lutx Bros, the Kansas potato buy
ers, informs the Independent that he
has bought sixty cars o. fine pota-
toe In the Minot territory, to ship
10 Kansas. The farmers are able 70
receive quite I fancy price for thedr
potatoes this spring. because tho POI
tato crop IN the south va IN almost
total failure lat ysoe 535.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-28
LYLE THOMPSON TO
OPPOSE |. LARSON
Prominent Minot Young Man viii
Again Be Candidate for County A.
ditor-Presumed that Larson Will
Run Again.

Lyle J. Thompson, city auditor for
several years, will oppose L. A.
Larson in the primaries, for the
nomination Tor county auditor. Mr..
Thompson was Larson's opponent
two years. and altho he was not very
we'll known thru the country at the
time, Larson beat him by only 16S
votes in what is now Ward county.
Mr.. Thompson has a good clean rec
ord and with the right kind Of cam
paign, could make things interesting
for the present incumbent.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-28
c. \. STRA|CHTENS
OUT WHITE EARTH
BIG Curve Will BE Eliminated In
,AAountraii County Town ~ Means
, Big Cut Through Hills.

The Great Northern has large
force of men at work at White Earth
Strengthening out the curve that has
always proved Hoodoo to railway
employees The road will run straight
west from that town, and some big
cuts thru the hills will be made. It
is estimated that about three miles
OF new track will be laid and several
buildings in White Earth will have
to be moved.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-28
JAMES JOHNSON MAY
RUN FOR SENATOR
Friends o. Old Political Wa Hoeoe
Urge Him to Make Fight for the
Senate from This District.

1t is possible that James Johnson
will be a candidate for the Senate
from the Goth legislative district at
the June primaries. Some Of his
friends are urging him to announce
his candidacy and it is possible that
he will do Sc. now that he has de-
cided not to enter the Congressional
contest.
Mr.. Johnson is possessed OF a host
Of friends and would make formid-
able campaign.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-28
WILL CELEBRATE THE
SEVENTEENTH OF MAY
Sons o: Norway Appoint COMMITTEES
on Arranqements- Stromme
Famous Traveller May Speak.

The Sons Of Norway have planned
on holding big 18th Of May celebra-
ton in Minot. A committee on ar
rangements consisting Of John Strom-
men, N. ]. Thorson, Ole Flaten, NJ.
O. Seglen and NJ. Ringen has been
appointed. An effort will be made to
secure Peer Stromme. editor Of the
Normanden, to give the address. Mr..
stromme has but recently returned
from trip around the globe.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-28
CAP" WOLCON0T
DIED TUESDAY
Old Soldier Dies from Heart Trouble
at Lyle Hospital In Minot-0eath
Came Peacefully !.

= The familiar figure Of cap" VOL
gomot, resident or Minot for the
past ten years, will be seen no moro.
The old veteran answered the final
simmons at the Lyle hospital on the
North side at seven O'Clock Tuesday
morning. The Grim Reaper came
quietly and altho doctors worked
hard to revive the aged warrior, he
passed away. Death came without a
struggle.
James Wolgomot was born 66 years
ago. During his early life, he re-
sided in Ohio, from which state he
went to war, having fought in the
War of the Rebellion. For a time,
he lived in Merrill, Wis, and about
ten years ago came to Minot, where
he was engaged for the most time
in the jobbing business, buying and
selling cigars.
He owned considerable property In
Minot, having bought several valuable
lots in Eastwood park and on the
South hill. He owned fine so
farm, we'll improved, Joining the
townsite Of woburn, in Burke coun-
ty. Besides, he owned fine resi-
,dence at Merrill, wis.
The deceased leaves q son, James
Wolgomot, Jr, who is well-to-do
business man Of Seattle, Wash. A
telegram was sent to the son shortly
arter his fathers death and it Is e1'
pected that he will arrive to take
charge Of the remains. Frank Law
son, Of Garrison, a boybood friend OF
the deceased, was also notified.
The remains were taken to Rowan's
morgue, awaiting some word from the
son. A tin box, containing some Of
the valuable papers Of the deceased
was opened Tuesday, Mr.. Wolgomot
before his death, having told Jasper
Baker, close friend, that certain in
structione regarding the disposition
of his property; would be found there
However, no win or instructions d
any kind were found and the court
will no doubt have to appoint an e1'
ecutor. ..~,...
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-28
WOULD DUST WILLIAMS
co. COMMISSIONERS

j. T.. Brown has fled complaints
against the five county commission
ters Of Williams county. charsins
them with collecting illegal tees for
services rendered. The complaint
nlls 81 typewriter pages. The list
Of charges in tho case against Com.
Borstad exceeds $500 and against
Com. Drakeley, $500.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-28
SAYS THE INMATES
ARE NOT STARVED
Supt. and Matron Take Exception TO
Statement Made by Former Reej-
dent at Farm-ouests Always Wei.
come.
The Ward County Independent:

The Ward County Independent:
We noticed In the Independent
where some people thought tha in
mates at the county farm were rot
receiving enough to eat All tables
have the same to eat, and it seems
what Ia good enough for those who
have charge OF the place. ought to
be good enough for the inmates
However, anyone Is welcome to
come any time, at meal time or any
old time. We try to keep the house
and farm in the best Of condition at
al times.
Yours truly,
Superintendent and Matron
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-28
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
HERE NEXT sunday

The st. Paul Symphony Orches-
ira will appear at Jacobson's opera
house Sunday night. This is the
greatest entertainment of the kind
that has ever been brot to the state
and already the house is nearly sold
out. Hurry and get your seats.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-28
soREhsoh sTUNe FOR $3.50

Fred G. Howell, of Munich, Ind. !,
who was arrested by ex-Sherif Sor
enson near Bowbells and brot to the
county Jail, was awarded verdict
for $3.50 Nor false arrest in district
court. Howell was supposed to be
one Fusen, who was wanted on a
charge of rape.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-28

WoLGoMoT'S son ON THE WAY
W. 8. Shaw received telegram
from James Wolgomot, Jr., son o.
Cap. Wolgomot who died Tuesday,
stating that he had started for MI
not. The body will be held, await
ing his arrival, when arrangements
will b made for the funeral
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-28

Gordon Bros. clothing store has
been crowded today, WIN a big bar
gain event started. The sale will
continue but ten days. Gordon Bros.
are reliable merchants which ac-
counts for the rapid growth in bus
moss.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-28

DIcTATOR's SALE At THE, 3 4 r
Bader & Rozen start q big sale OIL
clothing and farnlahinSs Saturday.
This is concern that has been
building up gradually by fair meth
ocs. They are maklng actual r..
auctions in their merchandise and
the sale ought to be hummer.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-28
M,noT WANTS SUMMER SCHOOL

Minot win endeavor to land the
summer school for northwestern
North Dakota this year. It will b
necessary for the citizens 70 OFFER
the right kind Of entertainment for
the teachsrs, but this can be done
nicely. Tho school was held q Vel
V lasG year. t1la& town entsstalnins
che teAchers N royal style.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-28
JOE HUNT IS after
% .kNUTE HACEN'SSCALP
Deputy Sheriff Says He Intends To
:, Be Elected Clerk of the District
Court.

Jos. Hunt for ten years a farmer
northwest of Minot, and at present
one q Ed Kelley's deputies, has
placed his announcement in the In
dependent, for the nomination for
Clerk of the District court, opposing
K. II. Hagen, who is candidate for
reelection
Mr.. Hunt is thoroly good fellow
and the only regret that the indie
pendent has is that there are not
enough offices to 60 round. He is
preparing to make hard campaign.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-28
COIN HAS GOOD SALE
Minot Clothing Merchant Visited by
Large crowds-Murphy is Some
Advertising Specialist

The big clothing sale inaugurated
last week by the Cohn Clothing Co.,
has been an unqualified success. The
sale, which is under the direction Of
the Murphy-Weum Sales Co., of st.
Paul, has been visited by hundreds
Of shoppers and Saturdays business
whs the largest days event thu
store has ever enjoyed. The sale
is continued for limited time. The
fact that the sale was Advertised
thru the columns Of the Independent,
il no doubt responsible to . degroe
for its success. MT. Murphy, who
Is IN charge, has established quite .
reputation a. q saleU manager.
Mr.. and Mrs. Q. Anrlaod havs
gone to RochsseG. Allnn.. wAaEs
MN. Aurland win receive attention
1t the hospital.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-28
BACH FOR PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATOR
Prominent Attorney Has Petitions
out-Is Well Qualified for the Of.
flee.

The petitions are out for Carl B.
Bach dor the Republican nomination
for public administrator. Mr.. Bach.
so far, is the only candidate in the
field, and it is possible that he will
have no opposition He is very well
qualified for this Office, and will stand
very good chance Of getting the
nomination.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-28

Mrs. Clark Eyers and son Jimmie
Of McTaggart, Sask., are visiting the
formers uncle George Beatty.
The Washington times., 1912-02-01
MINORITY POWER
A DANGEROUS POWER

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
fhe jurisprudence of Washington is
doubtless sadly shocked in the EFFORT to
relieve the odium of the Excise Board.
m granting a saloon license at SS r
street northeast.
This block was legally protected from
the presence of a saloon ly protests
from majority of the citizens, which
comprised owners Of real estate, and
residents keeping house in that s1uarC.
the Indignation Of those people Ia
measured only by their ability to ex-
After fully complying with q District
law that would give relief from the
presence OF 3 saloon, the Excise BOARD
has thought proper to abridge the pleas
ure Of the people interested, by forcing
the Illegal presence Of what they most
desired to avoid.
OF the wise provisions Of protest af-
forded them OF living in dry territory,
may Justly feel indignant to find their
protests have been illegally denied by
branch Of the governing power Of the
District OF Columbia
what they were entitled under the legal
force OF their protesting powers de-
mand the full recession Of the illegal act
Of the Excise Board in it's excuse for a
power that did not exist.
power In this Ease. by Its elaring con-
tempt for the legal handicap afforded
n the provisions which admit of but
one Interpretation.
II this ruling Of minority power must
powers Of the Excise Board should be
fixed by, Congress, else the District
laurels. A. NJ. BROWN.
The Washington times., 1912-02-01
DEMOCRATS WOULD
SUPPORT ROOSEVELT

To the Editor of THE TIMES:
The practical question now peril
nent in the political world is whether
or not the Roosevelt boom. which is
rapidly developing throughout the
country. will eventually assume suffi-
cient proportions to warrant the ex-
President In making q public an
nouncement to the effect that he
would consent to denomination for
President II the Chicago convention
next June should offer It to him. His
his warmest friends are active in be-
bait OF his Soom, is, to say the least,
highly significant
As to the election, Roosevelt's most
nothing can prevent his success in the
event he is nominated. The majority
of the astute politicians of the coun-
try, who have given the matter se-
rious cQpsideration and who have no
personal interest in Colonel Roose-
would defeat any candidate the Demo
Gratis can nominate.
The people everywhere realize that
Theodore Roosevelt is the fearless
mental progress. They know @ that fHei he
stands right on the. public questions 5
OF today, and that he will act upon
his convictions. Hence, 1t is little
wonder that the sentiment IN favor of
MS nomination and election is grow
Union. the great Republican political
machine to the contrary notwith-
standing.
The writer. In conjunction with
hundreds or thousands of independ-
States, would give him their unqual-
JOHN A. CROWLEY.
The Washington times., 1912-02-01
IN THE INTEREST
OF MATTE LOMAX

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
That the public may know we are
still awake and at work, trusting God
and petitioning that the President will
intervene and commute the sentence OF
Mrs Lomax to life imprisonment,
take the liberty to state the following:
I do not and would not favor liberty
for Matte e. Lomax. but I do favor
justice for every one. To give Matte
Lomax her liberty would be reproach
upon our government, our justices
What then? To commute her sentence
In my opinion, would be Just, reason
ing from both law and public sentiment.
To kill one, without warning. with
malice aforethought, Is murder in frst
degree After the commission OF such
are what?
Did not one Gillette. alias Mcdonald,
wife. Mrp. Mcdonald, without warning.
and from all gained evidence an act
in this case? The jury filed out and re-
turned with q verdict "life imprison-
murder without capital punishment"
Likely some may say the six-change
verdicts that McDonald's jury had to
act upon was due to his being an cpl
leptic. Who knows whether or not this
very day that Matte Lomax is sane
or insane? There were no medical ex-
perts or alienists called In her case.
No one sought these things because OF
the lack Of finance.
After all. first degree murder Is mur-
der In first degree. And 1t appears to
me II the law can exercise leniency with
one Of her citizens, why not ali?
There is much credit due Hon. Caleb
Powers. .Dr. Simon P: w. Drew. and
last, but not least. The Washington
Times. the promoter and agitator for
the Communication Of her sentence.
May God enable the President to open
his heart and grant this poor, suffering,
declined woman "life' In some prison
wall. w. T. SODERS.
The Washington times., 1912-02-01
DON'T GRASP MEANING
OF A CIVIL PENSION

To the Editor of THE TIMES:
notice that most Of your correspon-
dents fail to grasp the meaning of a
civil pension" as applied to Govern
ment employees. That is due tc the fact
that the phrase is not technically cor
rect. The proper definition Of an
amount paid to employees after their
services cease Is "a service annuity"
uhls Is the name given 1t by the Ma
uonal Electric Company. and il the
one now coming into use. A service
annuity Is given purely as a business
proposition to induce the best men to
come into the service, to remain therein
curing their working years, and to give
tneir best efforts to the service while
therein: An element Of Humanitarian
ism ism LED to the Introduction Of the sys-
tenn. but even then II was good "busi-
ness" because 1t was found that first
class men did not care to enter or
remain IN q service where they were
certain to be thrown out when their
efncieney became lessened by super
To give a concrete example, It is safe
70 assume that Associate Justice
hughes would never have accepted q
position on the bench Of the Supreme
Court at q salary on which he can
barely support his family were IL not
@ that provision is guaranteed him for
It is found that fewer men Of that
caliber can do more work and do It
better than larger number Of inferior
men. In this way the system of service
annuities becomes an asset instead of
an expense. and, as a matter of fact,
always leads by an increase in salary
without increasing the cost 10 the enn-
pioyer. M. F. ODONOGHUE.