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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-01
Has Been superintendent Of the Nj.
not Division for Past Five Years-
Will Have Headquarters In st. Paul
-McCandIess Succeeds Him.

c. E. Leveritch, superintendent ol
the Minot division Of the Great Nor.
thern for the past five years, has
been promoted to ASSISTANT general
superintendent Of tho road, and Will
soon locate at st. Paul
r. A. McCandless has been pro-
noted to the position Of superintend-
ent Of the Minot division.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leveritch viii be
missed from Minot's society circles.
where they have been very popular
and Minot win lose one Of her best
boosters. Minot congratulates Mr.
Leveritch upon his well-earned pro
motion.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-01

fsliinx into line and 1t looks like he
will be compelled tv accept the nom
nation. MT. Hanna visited Roose.
welt Mt his office at the Outlook In
New York city ten days ago ana
talked with him for an hour. Mr..
Roosevelt said that he considered 1t
a great misfortune that the repub-
lcan party was in such a state, but
he always considered himself . pat
riot. and if it seemed to the leaders
of the party that he alone could
unite the forces, he would not re-
fuse the candidacy.
MIR, Hanna says there Wa . con
tinual stream Of prominent people
VISITING mr.. Roosevelt, urging him TO
accept the nomination. Mr.. Roose
welt had IS invitations to speak at
various places in one day. Evidently
he has lost none OF his popularity
Roosevelt is a North Dakotan. he
lived here in the early days when
he owned a ranch out near Medora.
North Dakota is the first state to
EXPRESS her choice for President thru
a presidential primary election soo
n would be but fitting to give the
mighty fellow an Endorsement such
as he deserves.
North Dakota has but ten delegates
to the National convention to New
York's ninety, and the effect OF en-
dorsing him in this state first VIII
not only be great advertisement
for North Dakota, but VIII have a
far reaching effect in the campaign.
Petitions for Roosevelt are already
being circulated in the state. One
at Valley City was signed by 2OO
within q few hours, and not one re-
fused to sign 1t. 5000 petitions will
be sent IN few days to the repub-
ucan precinct committeeman
MI. Hanna says there Is state OF
unrest among the business interests
Of the country. They realize tna'
Taft cannot win and fear that some
radical may be eleced who Will an
taxonize them. They are willing to
compromise upon Roosevelt who
seems to be the most available man
for the place at this time.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-01

Congressman Hanna has declared
himself for Roosevelt for, President
We believe that the Congressman
voices the sentiments Of q very large
majority of North akotans and We
are glad to see him take this stand.
adm, srdlu shrldu cmfwyp cmfwyp
The senior congressman from
North Dakota is very sincere about
the Roosevelt boom and gave a mum.
her Of reasons why he was for the
Oyster Bay statesman.
"Another reason why I am for Mr..
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-01
W|LL|ST0N NAV
HAS TERRIBLE
ACCIDENT
Geo. P'ymat Strikes Dynamite With
Pick and Is sIinded-Flesh Torn
From Arms and Face-Reseued by
School Teacher.

DR.. A. Carr, specialist from this
city, was-called to Williston Sa1ur-
day to administer to George Plymat.
a miner, injured in a coal mine south
of that city. Plymat had placed sew
era1 charges of dynamite. one failing
to explode. This he struck with his
pick, causing a fearful exploson. His
face and body we're horribly man
gled, the flesh being torn in shreds
from his arms and face, and he was
blinded. He later recovered his
senses, CROPPED his way out Of the
mine and wandered about the prairie
calling for help. A school teacher
heard his cries and assisted him to
village where there are hopes OF
saving his life. One eye was torn
completely out and it believed that
he will never be able to see with
the other.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-01
c. E, lEYER|TCH ASSISTANT
GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT
OF THE GREAT NORTHERN
THE DELHI Of DURbAR

The Arcade theater which is CIV
ing the people Of Minot such high
class shows, will show the most
costly moving picture reel Thursday,
Friday and Saturday of this week
that has ever been seen here 1t Is
that Of the Delhi Durbar, showing .
thousand elephants In the parade.
This function was given in honor Of
the king and queen Of England re-
Gently upon their visit to India, when
they were crowned Emperor and
Empress Of that domain.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-01
STATE Will loan
$4,000 ON 7, WARD
COUNTY FARMS
Applications Must Be IN b. March I
Land Must Have Clear Title and
Money Loaned to Those Who Re-
side on It's Per Cent Interest.

There is now available ten thous-
and dollars Of state funds for land
loans in Ward County. Applications,
however, must be filed with the coun-
ty auditor before the LIST Of March, or
the money will be devoted to loans in
other counties. The county auditor
will furnish blanks upon request.
Loans may DO run for not less than
five and not more than twelve years,
at five per cent. The appraislrg
board. Of the county, will inspect land
covered as soon as applications are re-
ceived.
The state board Of university and
school lands has set aside about $780,
900 which Win be loaned in the var:
ious counties, each comfy to get Its
proporttonate share a. near as rossi.
BILE.
The board Of appraisals for Ward
county consists Of County Auditor
Larson, Com. lens Gle!n aad County
Supt. e. g. Ware, Money will be
loaned only on lad of good title and
to parties actually residing u2on the
land. The board ws'l ,,nven, at BIS
mark again Feb. %, and 40 many
applications - noss'p . should be l.
by that date, IS ne line limit Il
March 1.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-01
ROOSEVELT WILL Be NORTH
DAK0TA'S CHOICE FOR PRESIDENT
Congressman Hanna 10 In Minot IN
the interest Of the Great Statesman
Petitions viii BE Circulated for
Him.

Congressman l.. B. Hanna who is
taking a weeks vacation from his
duties at Washington, arrived In
iMinot today. 1t is understood that
the object of the Congressman's WIS.,
it to Mlnot at this tine is to urge
upon the Republican leaders the ne
cesslty of uniting upon Roosevelt as
the emancipation of the Republican
party. Everywhere about the state,
the masses are insisting upon Roos-
evelt's becoming candidate for pres
ident Most of the other states are
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-01
LESLIE MILLER TO 10.
CATE At BILLINGS

Leslie Miller, who has been mana
ger of the Russell-Miller Milling Co.
of this city since the erection Of the
big mill some years ago, will in two
weeks leave for Billings. Mont.
where he win take the management
of the big mill in that city. MI. Mil
Ter will be succeeded by M. F. Mui'
roy. who has been assistant man
ager. Mr.. Mulroy is q former high
school student Of this city and has
been located with the company at
jamestown until quite recently. His
advance has been rapid.
Minot will regret generally to lose
LES" Miller, who has always been
the best kind of a booster for the
city.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-01
500 REWARD.

\ For information leading to the ar
rest Of the party stealing 100 bushels
OF seed fax on my farm sometime
during the month Of January. Henry
Auslander, Minot, N. D. IL Is
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-01
ELLISON HOME FROM THE EAST

Normau Ellison Of the Fair stors.
returned home from New York city
where he Bought the spring stock
for the big store Il have selected
: much larger and better stock than
ever before, MI. Ellison states, most
Of which has already arrived.
Otto Ellison, who has charge OF
the suit and cloak department, left
Monday for the east to buy these
lines.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-01
CONGRESSMAN |. B. Hanna
COMES OUT FOR Roosevelt

Roosevelt" he continued, rs that 1t
has come time to get our national pol
itics more at ease and get away from
this period Of general unrest
think Mr.. Roosevelt 10 the man who
can bring about this condition. We
want to get political conditions where
business confidence is absolutely re-
stored 90 that men win not be afraid
to invest their money and to bring
about a general normal business re-
ViVa1"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-01
FREE LUNCHES FOR FARMERS

FREE LUNCHES FOR FARMERS
The farmers attending the big meet
ing in Minot, Feb. 8 and Z, will be
served noon day 1uncheons free. The
Commercial club has decided to en-
gage one of the societies to look A.
ter this. To an who are not farm
era, small charge win be made.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-01
rno.o OF Mount MCKINLEY copyright BY NJ 1Avoy

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PARKER the accused Dr.
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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-01

, The Independent received the fol-
lowing letter from Rep John ]. lee:
Il want the ad, farm to rent taEen
out, as am getting SO many lelfers
in answer to this that cant axe
care Of them ALL
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-01

HIRE A srENoeRAPHER, JOHN,
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-12-27
RECORD GRAIN CROP.
Total Value of s3s11.44e. COO Exceeds
Last Years by More Than
S5OoQo.0oo.

Washington.-Rec crop. reports
of corn, spring wheat. oats. barley. po-
tatoes, rye, hay and rice were harvest
ed in 1912 according to the final esti-
mates of the Department of Agricul-
tnre. In almost every instance thev
confirmed the preliminary estimates,
made several months ago. With to-
tai value of s3,911, 900, the eleven
principal crops estimated exceeded the
value of the same crops last year by
$50, ,531 900.
Corn. the greatest crop of all, went
almost 100000 bushels beyond the rec
ord crop grown in 1906, and surpassed
the 1911 crop by 593.25S. 900 bushels.
The value of the crop, however, was
less by $64,000.O00 than last years.
the price per bushel on December I be-
ing Az cents in 1912, against els
cents in 1911.
The total wheat crop was los, ,9s9 900
bushels greater than in 1911: oats 496
O39.000 bushels greater: barley 81. .5S4.-
900 bushels greater; rye, 2,645,000
bushels greater; buckwheat 1,700. 900
bushels greater; flaxseed, s,70s.OOn
bushels greater; potatoes 1890. 900
bushels greater; hay 17,775 900 tons
greater; tobacco 57,716,00O pounds
greater, and rice, 2.120.000 bushels
greater
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-12-27

face at the door" Bacchus and Venus
and bright,eyed Hebe give welcome and homage
to the newcomer. and salute the opening of his
reign with mirthful song and Joyous laughter.
The festive celebration of the new year has been
salient feature in the social life OF all civilized
peoples. ancient and modern. and that character
istic persists in the strenuous life of today
The time at which the year began varied
much among different nations. The Carthagin-
ians. Egyptians. Persians and other nations of
antiquity began their year at the autumnal
equinox, New Years day falling ON September
%, of modern reckoning, which is also the be-
ginning Of the Jewish civil year. The Creeks
chose December %, and afterward June 22 jan
uary was first adopted by the Romans. when
Julius Caesar brought the civil year into close
harmony with the solar, in B. G.. 49, but for
many centuries, the example was not followed
by subsequent European nations. At one time
there were seven different dates for the begin
ming Of the year among the Christian nations
and even successive popes until comparatively
recent times. scarcely ever adopted the same
chronology. Russia and the eastern empire of
Constantine dated from September 1, and the
Mohammedan year. being dependent on the
phases Of the moon. had and has no nxed begin
ming January became the accepted date of
the New Year among the Catholic nations of
Europe in 1882. when Pope Gregory XIII intro
duced the new style Of reckoning and corrected
the accumulated discrepancies between the Jul
ian computation and the actual solar year by
striking ten days out of the almanac of that
year. By 100 this date was in general use
throughout Europe. but 1t was not until 1859
that England and her American colonies
adopted it.
Ancient and modern civilized peoples. while
differing as to the day from which they reck-
oned the beginning OF the civil year. have agreed
In distinguishing 1t by special festivities and re-
hgious observances. The Romans dedicated Ian.
uary to the Oldest of their gods Jams os the
two faces. one youthful and one aeed-a symbol
OF the WISDOM OF the god who knows the past
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-12-27
NATIONAL GERMAN TuRNFEsT.
The 1918 Meeting Will Be Held in
Denver, June 22 to JuIv 6,

The 1918 Meeting viii Be Held in
Denver. June 22 to July 6.
Denver.-The 1913 national German
tnrnfest is to be held in Denver from
June % to July G. An attendance OF
many thousands is assured. These
people will not confine their visit to
Denver, but will go all over the state.
taking in every accessible point Of in
terest. They are god spenders. and
can be counted upon to leave several
millions Of dollars in Colorado. -
The turnfest consists of competi-
tions for national prizes in athletics.
singing, acting oratory and literature,
Choruses of thousands of voices viii
sing in the Denver Auditorium. and
great dramatic productions Will he
staged there. A mammoth stadium
will be erected. where 10000 athletes
will contest at one time.
Godfrey Schirmer. Denver banker.
is at the head of the entertainment
committee. and he says that special
trains will be run every day to all the
principal points of scenic interest.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-12-27
coLoRARo HAS FINE LIBRARY.
Annual Report Shows Collection Of
Rare Historical Documents.

Rare Historical Documents.
Denver.-Colorado has one OF the
hest state libraries in the Union. ac-
cording to Mrs. Nellie K. Gravett,
state librarian, who submitted her an
nual report to Mrs. Helen M. Wilson,
state superintendent of public instruc-
tion.
The library contains 10000 acces-
sions, including a miscellaneous col
lection of historical. biographical, sci
entific. standard fiction and poetry
and other works.
There is a set of newspaper files.
some of which extend back to 1876.
valuable COLLECTION Of United States
government documents, including
set of patent records complete from
1886. There is complete set of Col
crado public documents, state and ter
ritorial, said by some to be the most
valuable in existence.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-12-27
SCALES ON BABY's HEAD

$40 East Washington St., Portland.
Ore.-"When my brother was one
month old layer of scales or scabs
began to form on the top of his head.
The trouble began as rash. The
scales increased until several layers
thick. Tho crust was thick and yellow
and looked to be all in one piece, but
came of in large scales. His hair
came out in punches and baby became
almost bald. His scalp itched and
burned so badly as to make him cross
and fretful.
I'VE used every remedy recommend
ed by our friends without success
Then we started with the sample OF
Cuticura Soap and Ointment. wash
ing his head good with the Cuticura
Soap and then applying the Cuticura
Ointment. Before they were used up
we could see an improvement in his
condition and bought some more The
scales loosened and came of easily.
In about two months after we started
to use Cuticura Soap and Ointment
the scales had entirely disappeared
and his hair started to come in thick
ly. Cuticura Soap and Ointment ef-
fected complete cure" (Signed)
Miss Ella Ehrlich. Mar. IL, 1912
Cuticura' Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free with 32-p. Skin Book Address
postcard "Cuticura. Dept L. Boston"
Adv.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-12-27
CAN YOUR BABY FIND ITS NOSE.
Here Are Some of the Tests for DeterminIno
Normal Child.

If child of three years knows his name and
can thrust chubby finger to his nose, mouth
and eyes. when asked about those organs he's
normal kid. If he can't then it's time mana
and mamma got busy with pettys little think
tank. or he'll grow up to be boob
This. in plain Boweryesque. is the translation
OF the formula given in scientific terms by the
medical savants of the Mental Hygiene confer
ence and exhibit. who are holding tests of
children In the hall of the city college, remarks
the New York journal
"A child of four continues the scientific for
mua. lis expected to know its sex and to be able
to recognize such objects as a key. knife or
penny, and to tell the comparative length of
lines
AT five boy or girl should be able to draw
square and to repeat sentences. When a child
is six we ask for definitions. I might ask: What
is fork? If boy answered: I eat with n
fork. 1t would be sufficient for that age but ,f
he inserted the word something In his defini-
tion as "A fork is something to eat with II
would place him in the eight-year class II he
said: "A piece of tableware he would be In the
twelveyear class"
A child of ten is asked what he would do n
he missed train. Here the answers vary Any
reply that is an answer is accepted. One child
saiu wait Tor another Another said he
would run and catch it." While boy from
the Bronx said he would go home for the day.
What TO do II struck by playmate was the
most puzzling of all questions Boys inyariabJv
looked at their mothers when the question was
put Forgive him." was the answer only few
times.
The best examination passed SO far was by
seven-yearold Donald Grant of 5O7 West 13stb
street. who passed the examination for the child
of ten.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-12-27
Lovers UnIque Devotion.

An unusual manner in which a
lovers devotion was shown occurred
at Zurich. Switzerland, recently. A
cobbler. whose sweetheart died. ap-
prenticed himself to stone-cutter in
order to execute fitting tribute to
her memory, and after fourteen
months he was able to carve beau
tiful rose on marble slab and write
beneath: -Such was She" After 1t
had been erected over her grave he
returned to his first trade. and now
repairs shoes as before.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-12-27
VIII M. Carleton Dead.

New York.-will Carleton, the poet
newspaper man. died at his hosne in
Brooklyn of pneumonia. "Over the
Ellis to the Poor House" was the best
known of his earlier works. In 1854
Mr. Carleton moved to Brooklyn and
for a number of years he had been ed
itor Of an illustrated magazine. From
1873 to 1896 he wrote many poems Of
farm and city life and Travelled extern
sively as lecturer In 1881 he mar
rfed Miss Adora N. Niles. For time
he was editor OF the Detroit Tribune
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-12-27

and can peer into the
future. They sacrificed
to him on twelve affairs.
and were careful so to
order their conduct on
New Years day that ev-
cry word and action
should be a happy au-
curry of the twelve
months OF the coming
year. Kindly salutations
and presents OF figs.
dates and sweetmeats
were exchanged among
the people, holiday dress
was worn. and feasting
became universal. New
Year presents became
under the Caesars a
source Of great personal
profit to the ruler. and
an onerous burden to
his subjects. The In
famous Caligula. making
It known that his daugh-
ter required a dowry at
the New Year. walked
barefooted over the piles
of gold which covered
the courtyard OF his pal
ace-gifts Of the terror
ICED Roman citizens.
How this custom per-
sisted down the ages
may be gathered from
the fact that. even as
late as the reign OF
William and Mary. the
English nobility we're
accustomed to send to
the king a purse with
gold in It. every New
Years tide" Queen
Elizabeth's robe
and jewelry were almost
wholly supplied from
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-12-27

the New Year contributions of her
subjects. and. although she made re-
turn gifts, 1t is related that she took
good care to have the balance well
in her own favor
The early fathers of the church
reprobated the immoral and supersti-
tious observances of the pagan festi-
fal. and directed that the Christian
year should be opened with a day
of fasting, prayer and humiliation.
The festal character of the day. how
ever. pertinaciously clung to It
throughout the ages, and the church
preserved its religious aspect. by
making 1t festival in commemora-
ton of the circumcision. In Cath
olic countries, New Years day is a
holiday of strict obligation. opening
with q solemn midnight mass and the
singing of the TIE Deum. Many
Protestant churches hold a watch,
night service" through the last three
hours of the departing year-a sol
emn service of prayer and song and
exhortation-wl1ich is hushed into a
few minutes of silent meditation as
the midnight hour draws near. and
S forth into a song of praise. greeting
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-12-27
No Lonoer Interested.

Theodore Lane, who resided at the
home of his parents, 7349 Holton
avenue, had a toothache the other
morning. 1t was bad toothache, too.
and Theodore let the neighborhood
know all about it. But when his
father got home that evening (this is
according to his father) the boy was
calm and seemed at peace.
Has your tooth stopped aching.
Teddy" asked Theodore, Sr.
Il don't know" answered the
youngster.
Don't know? Why, what do you
mean?"
IT'S out."-Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-12-27
THE VANISHED YEAR

Once again year has vanished.
To the realm of bygones banished.
Where the past years sleep in glory
Not forgotten-gone before
And the New Year comes to greet us.
On the wings of Time to meet us.
And to tell the old, old story
OF the years that are no more.
In the wings of Time, swift flying.
Lies the Old Year, signing. dying
Borne to join the host that slumbers
On that distant unknown shore
Borne to Join the countless legion,
That have crossed that mystic region.
And are counted with the numbers
In that land of Nevermore
Once again the bells are ringing,
Tidings of the New Year bringing.
With the blythe and gladstone clangor
OF the bells that rang of yore.
And their glad and tuneful pealing,
Brighter. fairer skies revealing.
Bids us Danish sorrow anger.
Think of gladness yet in store
Let us greet the New Year gladly
Though we miss the old one sadly
Let US hope for bright skies DER us,
Let our dreams be ever fair
Let us Danish care and sorrow,
Hope for gladness on the morrow
Let US build for days before us
Brighter castles In the air.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-12-27
Neat. Knock.

Hobey Baker. the football star, was
lunching in his native Philadelphia.
A young girl, over her queer alliga-
tor pear salad, mentioned the name
Of Princeton sophomore who had
played rather badly on his class team.
He is an awfully nice boy" she
said. What was it he played ON the
eleven. Mr.. Baker-halfback. quarter
back, fullback?"
The handsome and herculean "Ho-
bey" smiled.
'I think he played drawback" he
said.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-12-27
What Worried Her.

You say your wife threw a plate
at your
Yes: 1t was a fine china plate. 1t
broke against my head"
Didn't she appear sorry after she
threw it?''
yes. she appeared very sorry"
"Ah. indeed. And what did she
say?"
She said she was fool not to con-
troll her temper"
Good. And what else did she
say?"
She said she didn't believe she
could match that plate again If she
hunted the town through. Photo
Bits.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-12-27
Bank Resources Show Big Inereas.

Denver.-Total resources of state.
savings and private banks and trust
companies national banks not inchId-
ed) in Colorado have increased from
9,594.052.09 on February IA, 1908. to
$53,174.S99.90 on November 26. 1912. a
net gain of s23.5S0.S47S1. The number
of such institutions has increased in
the same time from 1872 to 1877. gain
of 65. Total resources increased 81
s52.76S.22 from February 20, 1912, to
November 20, 1912, eight months. The
banking outlook in Colorado is fine;
good banking outlook means
good outlook for everybody.-Emil W.
Pfeiffer. state bank examiner.