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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-03-30

nent began work at once to investi-
gate its own expenditures and to de-
wise ways and means Of curtailing ex-
travaganc@s. The result was that con-
gress received the lowest estimates IT
had seen In years. This was followed
by reduction in appropriations to cor
respond, always allowing for the nat
ural growth Of the governments ac-
tivities, which represented a net saw
ing to the taxpayers Of the country.
President Taft was not, however,
satisfied that all had been done that
could be done. He realized that the
departments Of the government, like
individuals, are naturally prone to be
proud Of their own achievements and
their own endeavors often insisted
that their work was more important
than the work of the other depart
ments. relatively speaking. In order
to correct that evil he asked congress
to give him 100000 for a commission
Of dlsinterested experts to investigate
and report on the business OF the gov
eminent, with view to further econ
omy and efficiency. Thus came into
official being the commission Of that
name.
This commission among other duties,
was directed to prepare the receipts
and expenditures Of the government
on budget" basis. which Is the sys-
tenn followed by practically all the
leading nations of the world except the
United States. Under this system It Ia
possible for the humblest citizen to
analyZe the finances Of the government
at any time and to lay his finger upon
the responsible political party In the
event of extravaganza or of stlnginess.
The system under which appropria-
lions for the government of the Unit
ed States have been made has even de-
fed the experts in their endeavors to
unravel the tangled skeIns of expendi-
lures, so that it Is a fair statement to
say that no citizen Of this country up
to the present time has ever thorough
~ understood where his taxes were ex-
pended.
The Presidents Position.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-03-30

the money has to be appropriated for
specific purposes before it can be ex-
pended, and If this were not done be-
fore the beginning Of the fiscal year
the machinery of government would
stop unless emergency provision could
be made.
How Estimates Are Made.
The estimates" are prepared by the
executive departments of which each
member OF the cabinet is head. The
cabinet officers get the estimates" in
their respective departments from their
chiefs of bureaus and then combine
them as the estimates" for the depart
ment. The estimates" from all de-
partments are then sent to the secre-
tary of the treasury to be submitted
to congress. and they then become the
estimates" for the cost OF running the
entire government during the next ifs
cal year. Upon these figures congress
makes the greater part IL its appropria-
tons, amounting to more than $1,000
OO0.o0 annually.
Until 1908 a more or less lax method
of making estimates for the annual
appropriations obtained throughout the
government. The figures sent to con-
gress each year. instead OF showing
indications of careful pruning all
along the line, showed there was a
disposition among the departments to
vie with each other In getting as large
appropriations as possible without con-
sidering whether or not the money de-
manded could be advantageously ex
pended during the coming year. There
was no standardization of supplies. and
the various departments were paying
varying prices for the same article.
What President Taft Did.
AS soon as President Taft took office
this system ceased. At the outset Pres
ident Taft impressed upon his cabinet
officials the absolute necessity of econ
omy and efficiency in their depart
ments. He admonished them that not
a dollar beyond what was necessary to
run the government efficiently in their
departments. including a fair margin
for progress. which is part Of efficien-
cy in the program of President Taft.
should be asked Of congress. The eff
feet was immediate. Every depart
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-03-30
Live Stock Markets.

PITTSBURG (Union Stock Yards)-
CATTLE active. choice, $790@S,25;
prime S7.50@7.S5.
SHEEP higher; prime wethers, Sc
@6.25; culls and common, $2.50m3.5 !;
lambs, S5@S; veal calves, SS.50@S.75
HOGS lower; prime heavies, $7S0@
1856; mediums, $780, heavy Yorker,
1890; light Workers, -$750@7.70; pigs,
s6.50@7; roughs. S650@6.85.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-03-30
Noted AIienist Dead.

Erie, Pa, March 28.-Dr. Morris 8.
Guth for many years head of the state
insane asylum at Warren, dropped
dead on street car near his home.
Death was due to heart failure. DR..
Guth was called to many states to act
as an alienist.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-03-30
The Presidents Position.

At the present time the Democratic
house of representatives is endeavor-
ing to end the usefulness of the econ
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-03-30
TURKS REPORT VICTORY
Say They Have Beaten Italian Army
In Tripoli With L4s1 Ct $500.


London, March %. The Turkish
army in Tripoli has achieved a great
victory over the Italian army. whose
losses were twenty-seyen officers and
$500 men killed and wounded, accord
ing to the report Of the Turkish com.
mander at Benghazi, received here
from a special correspondent at the
Turkish headquarters.
The scene of the battle. is not given
In the report, which says that the en-
tire camp equipment of the Italians
fell into the hands of the Turkish
troops.
The Turkish commander says that
the casualties among the Turks and
Arabs numbered only $50 killed and
wounded.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-03-30
Deserted and Robbed; Kills Herself

Hoboken, ". j., March 2S.-After be-
ing robbed of $4,000 and deserted by
the man, twenty years her junior, with
whom she eloped from Germany, Mrs.
Mary Workman leaped from a third
story window in the Central hotel and
was fatally injured. The police are
trying to trace the man with whom
she eloped. He is believed to be in
Philadelphia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-03-30
THE PRESIDENTS
ECONOMY RECORD
Taft Insists Thai Government Be
Run on Sound Business Basis.
HIS PROGRESSIVE POLICY.

Efficient Service Bring Results-Busi-
moss Methods AppIied--Eeonomy and
Efficiency Commission Fought by
Democrats.
President Taft more than any Of bis
predecessors in the White House has
given strict attention to placing the
government upon business basis as
regards its receipts and expenditures.
Economy and efficiency became one of
the cardinal policies Of his administra-
ton as soon as he entered upon the
presidency, and 1t was well for the
country that this was so, for his ad-
ministration inherited deficit in the
treasury of So8,000,000, which has now
been transformed into surplus of
S30000,000. The average citizen and
taxpayer will be interested In this
fact, because the problem which con-
fronted the president at the outset, al
similar to that OF the ordinary shop
keeper or business man, farmer or
wage Garner or even housewife who
is called upon to make both ends
meet" either in business or in the
home
By law the secretary Of the treasury
Is called upon every year to submit to
congress in December the estimates"
of governmental expenditures for the
next fiscal year, beginning the follow
ing July l. AS congress has to pro-
vide the money to run the government,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-03-30

lsead The Herald if you want all the
4aaAs political and other news Of the
TEcuntry,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-20
scuDpeR AND DIRTY POLITICS.

Here are few facts that the vot
crs ought 10 consider in the fight ft;l
county superintendent of schools
br. Scudd r, the Kenmare youth
who is opposing Mr.. Warren, ha!
Legun to sling mud. Mr.. Warren will
not resort to such tactics and even
tho Scudder has circulated maliciou:
falsehoods concerning Mr.. Warren II
his official capacity, we doubt If oul
worthy county superintendent woulc
deign to reply. We believe however
that we owe to our readers few
statements in behalf of Mr.. Warren.
In the first place, Mr.. Warren did
not attack Mr.. Scudder. He merely
had few thousand cards printed and
on the backs, made a comparison. He
spoke Of Mr.. Scudders being nice
Young man." but lacking in ability
and experience
Mr. Scudder was employed thru a
teachers agency to teach in the Ken.
mare schools.
He never taught in a school before
and has been teaching only manual
training to date. He has signed a
contract to teach at Kenmare next
ear, and will add the political econ-
1my course. He realized no doubt
that he will be defeated.
Mr.. Scudder is not a tax payer
He has not even paid his poll tax.
He has had no experience in work
under control of the county super-
but says his sister has
taught a country school.
There is no fight on Mr.. Warrens
part. He will let the voters decide
and there is no question but what
Mr. Warren will be successful. Au|
eleventh hour stories circulated nv
MIR. Scudder should be carefully in
7estigated.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-20

Inc Independent is for Blaisdel
Tor Congress first, last and all tie
time. We believe that he will he
nominated and those who desire t.
see Congressman elected from Mi.
not will do we'll to cast their ballots
for him for first choice. You must
remember that your vote will not be
counted unless you express your sec.
ond choice at the same time. While
it may he an inconsequential matter
in this instance, your second choice
should go to one of the other candf.
dates, and not to John Doe and Rich.
ard Roe as a few Of the papers have
suggested.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-20
c. A. Johnson, returning from tn

c. A. Johnson, returning from the
Slope country, reports his prospects
for nomination for governor, bright
Mr.. Johnson has been making quite
a campaign. altho starting late. In
many parts of the state there are en-
thusiastic Johnson clubs. The friends
who supported him two years ago.
have had no reason for changing their
minds since and it is a fact that
many who did not support Mr.. JOhL-
son two years ago. are now for him
He will probably receive more Sec
ond chotce votes than either and it
he but received enough first chOi &c
votes to give him either first or sec.
ond place, he stands good show Of
getting the nomination. Mr.. Johnson
has made many friends by his ten
acity of purpose.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-20
work l am responsible for.

work l am responsible for.
have bad working at different
times in my Office, from one to three
relatives, at the present time only
one.
Wheneve" did employ q relative
in preference to otherA it was done
because had confidence in his abir
ity and faithful attention to his
work, and knew he would share with
me IN the responsibility of the Office
a qualification which is very rare in
a hired clerk, but very important to
an official under bonds.
Now as to the money received for
ICES, 1T is turned in to the county
treasurer monthly. My salary is
hxed by law. The wages paid nv
deputy and clerks are fixed by the
Board of County commissioners; thew
also fix the number Of clerks which
am to employ. They are paid by
the county treasurer on an order IS
sued by the county auditor. I sim
ply do the work.
Very truly yours.
GUNDER 8. RElsHUs.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-20

W. A. Peck of the Better Farmine
association, who sent a sample of the
wheat from south of town that SEEM
ed to be dying from the effects Of a
worm or a germ, has received word
from Prof. Bolley of the agricultural
college, who examined it, that appar-
emily the wheat died because OF Door
seed or because the seed, if good,
had been sown too deep, causing the
roots to rot. No doubt some Of the
damage was done by the wind. Later
reports from the fields where the
damage was first reported, convey
the very pleasing information that the
wheat is coming out all right. There
were but a comparatively few fields
where any complaint could be made
from this source. The country as q
whole never looked as we'll. A thou
sand chances to one for bumper
crop.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-20

If a congressman can be elected
from Minot, we will get that Federal
building without further delay
Blalsdell can and will be nominated
oy an overwhelming majority There
are Just As newsra re:s in the dis.
tric supporting the Minut candidate.
ana Contrary II s:1toiner-s made by
Minot opponent, he did not buy one
of them. Blaisdell has received sly
port that money would not buy from
the publishers as we'll as other friends
of this unassuming capable candidate,
whom they know will deliver the
goods if elected There are but two
or three papers supporting Simpson,
Devine or Davis, and not more than
ten for Norton.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-20

A Milwaukee Socialist paper says
that seed potatoes are selling for
1925 a bushel in Kansas, while in
North and South Dakota, not SO many
miles away, "the farmers this winter
are feeding the finest kind to the
stock, because there is no market.
The writer must have had his wires
crossed. Several hundred car loads
were shipped out Of Ward couE-
ty this spring, the farmers re-
ceiving nearly a dollar bushel for
them.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-20
Some Of Larson's supporters are

Some of Larsons supporters are
urging the voters to nominate him
county auditor because he needs the
office. The Independent wants to say
right here that II the sympathy rae.
ket is going to be used, why not give
l.. j. Thompson few hundred votes
cut of sympathy. He fs the. sole
support of a widowed mother and
brother. He too has the responsible.
tiles Of household and needs the
office fully as much as Mr., Larson
does. Besides, Larson has held the
office for eight or ten years and
If it is such a good thing, he ought to
he willing to pass it around. If it
isn't, then the voters out of sympa
thy for him, ought to relieve him
Of the duties.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-20
Ed. Kelly, for sheriff, j. D. ray

Ed. Kelly, for sheriff, J. D. Tay-
lor for coroner, and H. G.. Frahm for
county surveyor will be nominated
without opposition next Wednesday.
VIM. Murray for county Judge like
wise has no opposition-to speak Of.
Bill Murray will be nominated, easily
if only those he has helped out at enc
time or another. will vote for him.
Murray has given practically all CT
the money he has ever made in his
life to charity. He isn't asking FOR
any votes thru sympathy at this time,
for his qualifications for the office
ought to make him an easy winner.
VIM. Murray will surely be nominal
ed.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-20

You can always tell the girl at the
seashore that takes HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea. Her plump figure
rosy cheeks, sparkling eyes, denote
care OF her stomach, blood and bow.
els and blood remedy; works while
you're asleep or awake. 35c, Tea o.
Tabs. p. v. Mccoy & Co.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-20
militia TO STOP
IN: MINNEAP0L IS

Grand Forks, June 15.-Col. J. H.
Frame of Grafton was in the CITY a
brief while on his way home from q
business trip to points in Minnesota.
Asked as to his option regarding
the encampment Of the state militia
the encampment of the state militia
which is to be held at Sparta, Wis
consin, next month, the colonel said
they were anticipating a splendid en-.
campmert this year.
II fear" continued the colonel,
some OF the boys will not he very
enthusiastic about attending this year
as they had hard seige of it in the
sand and brush last year, but it will
be much better this year, as the gov
eminent has been expanding vast
amount Of money and labor on the
reservation. Last year it was not 50
lad after we got settled few days,
and we got used to It. Each year the
conditions will improve and it will rot
be long until the Sparta grounds will
be as agreeable, as those at Camp
Douglas, which were as bad as the
beginning, The water is fine, as are
also the typographical conditions FOR
working out many problems in stratgy
and from military standpoint the TO-
cation ts good one. know some Of
the boys complain that there is no
town, near to which they can 60, but
it will not hurt them to stay away
from town a week; and then they
should remember that they are to be
given day in Minneapolis and day
at the state fair at Fargo, and It
seems that this ought to compensate
I feel sure the boys will have no kick
coming after they get home"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-20

A Boston man has suggested the
wisdom Of establihing a hospital for
the cure of the blues. Not bad
idea, hut it can't be completed In
time to take care Of the candidates
who will go down IN defeat next
Wednesday.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-20

The most healthful. upbuilding med
icfne known to science; gently sooth-
es liver and nerves; makes digestion
easy; trings to all the sweet sleep
Of youth. HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea. for thirty years the best. Keeps
your stomach and temper right dur.
ing the warm, trying days. p. v.
Mccoy & Co.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-20
RE|SHUS STANDS
ON HIS RECORD
Here Is One County Official Who Has
Not Used One Cent of the Taxpay
ers' Money in Running His Office
for Seven Years.
(Advertisement.)

Editor the Independent:
My friends have stated that, as a
candidate for reelection to the Office
of Register of Deeds, I stand on my
record. They are right and
will add that I am proud of my rec
ord as Register of Deeds.
Since I became Register of Deeds,
more than seven years ago, NOT ONE
CENT of the County's taxpayers
money has been used in the running
Of this Office. have made the
Office not only supporting. but
the surplus Of fees received, has been
source Of large income to the coun-
ty, - the following figures will prove:
For the seven years ending Janp-
ary 1, 1912, 1 have recorded 134,6S4
real estate instruments and fled
more than $4,000 personal property
conveyances.
{ The total fees collected for these
seven years amounted to $17s,714.14.
The total expenses In salary and
clerk hire was $74.97s. 5s, which left
a surplus in the county treasury Of
$1o4,735. SO, a splendid showing /
claim, and proves that have con-
Quoted the ONCE economically.
But profit to the county has not
been my main object. Ny first aim
and ambition has always heen to see
to 1t that the work entrusted to me
rs Register Of Deeds was DONE
RIGHT. IN. " -...
Have succeeded? rhc' voter can
Investigate for himself. The looks
are open for inspection at my office
at all times. If the voters will care
to make inquiries Of those who have
had considerable business with this
office, l think they will find that I
am given credit for good service.
This good showing as to economy
and efficient ~ervice. l claim, Is the
result of my system Of recording. to-
gether with efficient and faithful
work Of the clerks employed ii the
office.
My political opponents are trying
to discredit me with the voters BY
relating that have employed many
OF my relatives who have drawn large
sums from the county. etc, and are
said to exhibit certificate to this
effect obtained from the county audi
tors office. They seem to want to
convey the impression that It Il 4
crime to employ ones relatives in
his Office or place Of business.
II my political enemies could prove
that any one Of such relatives was
kept on the county payroll without
being competent to do the work then
the people would have Just cause for
complaint. But no one has dared 70
make that assertion, because II would
not be the truth. It 10 we'll known
by those who are familiar with the
work In the Court House that each
and every relative Of mine who ever
worked in this ONCE, was always,
without exception among the best
Jerks ever employed.
The volume OF business done in this
zee is the largest Of any Register Of
Deeds office IN the STATE, and I
large clerical force 10 necessary. AZ
one time, before county division, J
employed as many as twenty-one
clerks; the accuracy Of whose
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-20

J. Frank Scudder, the Kenmare
youth who would be our next super
intendent of schools, in his campaign
over the county, was asked the other
day by a rough and ready tiller Of
the soil, if he had ever taught coun-
try school. His reply made the farm
er laugh. ''No, never taught In a
country school, but my sister did"
Perhaps, Mr.. Scudder's sister should
have been the candidate instead CT
J. Frank.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-20

If newspaper boosting counts fol
much, John Charmley will be nomi'
rated AZ one Of the three railwsy
commissioners Of the state. John Is
able and square, two important requi.
sites.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-20

Dr.. T. N. Yoemans Of Lansord
win locate at Boulder, Colo. %
practice and take up post graduate
work.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-20

Jos. Remington, the murderer will
60 free. The state board Of pardons
voted in December to set the criminal
free. There Immediately arose about
the state such howl that the hon
orable board became quite sorry that
it had taken such action, but upon
reconsiderin the matter at recent
meeting, 1t was learned that the
board had lost it's Jurisdiction and
could not rescind it former action.
Remington has served nearly twenty
years. He will now have an oppor-
tunity to commit another atrocious
murder II he takes a notion.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-20

P. D. Merton, one of the candt-
dates for congress from the Third.
has challenged both Simosvn and
i'laisdell to a series of debates.
raisde is too busy with his little
red auto rounding up votes, besides
he never did take mil:l stock in chin
music. We would respectfully refer
Mr.. Norton to either of the other
candidates, N. Davis, or J. NJ. De-
vine. Either one could probably &C.
commodate him, tho he'd have to
place a time limit on the latter.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-20

In choosing your candidate for the
senate from the 18th legislative dis
trict at the primaries, it would be
we'll to choose the candidate who
represents the masses the better.
While one can't find any fault what
ever personally with Mr.. Johnson $
opponent, it must be conceded that
Jim" Johnson comes the nearest to
being the ideal representative Of the
ton hut what he will be nominated by
a good sized majority.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-20

The main objection to Chas. Moore
candidate for county commiastoLe 81
from the Second district, is the fact
that he is Glein man, brot out BY
Jens Glein, the present county com
missioner, who was afraid to ente1
the field himself. MIR. Moore coul(
not make good as a commissioner il
he wore Jens' yoke. We have hae
enough of men of his calibre in coun
ty Office. ~t - ~..r
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-20

Mr.. scudder Is looking for : land
slide next Wednesday. A skid for
scudder