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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-14
Bv GARRETT P. SERVISS.

TSTOOD close beside the mighty !. swifnes
battleship New York she of reach
rushed with an anthem of vic The \
tory that shook the air. down the dreadnor
ringing grooves which led from her Her cost
huge cradle to the salt tide waters shall so
that are to be her home. noughts.
Never have I heard another such but we
diapason played by any instrument that wa
maze with human hands. The sea mus
ground trembled the atmosphere other fc
was turned into a gigantic lutte active
with every string in accordant Vi ter itte
bration The strange birth song of change {
the rushing ship. blending with the rapidly
roar Of a thousand welcoming whis- world
ties and the cheers from hrty tnou- Conquest
sand threats, made concert of r
triumphant melodies that will al
ways ring in my ears ot.o -,
The overwhelming effect was
partly the result of surprise; had
not expected that the great battle
ship would go singing to the sea.
Her voice was one to make every
patriotic heart beat quicker There
was in it no tone Of doubt or fear.
was - - structio
II was the anticipatory chant Of
battle and of victory When
How Great Will They Grow? tell? tt
But as I looked upon her huge not the
steel hulk could not but ask my us
build su
self: How MANY more Of these war t,n5 -,
monsters must we build before the than an
reign of peace shall come? How will nor
much greater must they grow be- ing Of p
fore they disappear entirely? teaching
Biologists tell us that the armed We We,
monsters of Jurassic times grew av,arie,
so vast so heavy. so unwieldly. that r,orad 6
their kind persisted through over he the f
growth Will it be the with hotter "a
these steel monsters of mans max
ing? Do they not resemble the ar ID -'N7N ~
mored knights of the Middle Ages, No a.
who at length could hardly carry upon I'll
themselves upright on their over result OF
burdened horses? The invention of of one {
gunpowder and of bullets that fly be utili,
1000 feet in a second put an end to its turr
armor for soldiers In maritime are tho
warfare armor has been the latest meet ii
instead of the earliest Development arise
but it continue to be effective battle S
when guns made which, at a the mig
distance of five miles, send their day: ia
shells through the thickest belts Of passed
steel? on the sea as on the land feel SUI
will not armor be abandoned and of the
the fate of battles be decided by ;. win lnc
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-14
Drawn BY TAD.

Even though without It's stormy weather
| drink; you drink we drink together,
The man outside looks through the pane
And wishes he were man again
Our time is now--we lead our lives
And we forget the man who strives
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-14

To gain foothold on the sands.
And shows the world his empty hands
We see but once Dame Fortune s smile,
And if we larry but awhile
We are the men outside the pane
Whose chance will never come again
Frederic A. Wilson.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-14
The South

The President Sees in Change Washington Greater and
a Fuller Opportunity For This Section of the Nation
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-14
Is Result of Experience.

No advance was ever achieved
upon the earth that was not the
result Of experience. The teachings
of one experience endure and must
be utilized until the next comes in
its turn. and those who triumph
are those who the most promptly
meet the new conditions as they
arise. The New York. with her
battle song upon her steel lips. is
the mighty mistress of the seas to-
day tomorrow her hour may be
passed. But of one thing we may
feel sure, whatever the demands
of the morrow may be America
viii know how to meet them
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-14
Garrett P. Serviss
Writes on
Super
dreadnoughts"

Will They Prove Themselves To Be Dinosaurs
of the Sea Overgrowth Destroyed the Arm
ed Monsters of Jurassic Times and Armored
knights of Middle Ages-America Will Be
Ready To Meet Situation When Big Battle
ships Cease To Be Valuable.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-14
COSTLY FIRE At / q
[YCEUM THEATRE
During Progress of Entertainment
Fire Starts in machine booth, Burn
ing Machine, and FiIms-J. z. NC
Cutcheon Painfully Burned.

Burning the progress of the moving
picture show at the Lyceum theater
Wednesday night, about $3.50 fire
started in the fire proof machine
booth of the place and in few mo-
ments thousand dollars worth OF
damage was done.
J. E. McCutcheon, who was oper-
ating the machine. escaped death mar
rowly, but both of his hnds were
painfully burned.
The picture machine, valued at
SITE was burned and about $500 worth
of films went up in smoke within a
few moments. These are total loss
az it is impossible to carry insurance
on them. The building was damaged
about $500, which was fully covered
by insurance. The crowd walked out
in very orderly fashion and no one
was injured The fire was confined
to the booth .ad the actors did not
KNOW tna1 anyCnlnS u1usudl Hnu nap
pened until the fire was practically
over. -.
The fire department was called out
and extinguished the flames with
chemicals. ..
The theatre fortunately had an
other picture machine, and the at
fractions will be given tonight with
cut interruption.
The fire may have started from q
short electrical circuit.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-14
C0NC|L|ATORY,CON.
URGES EARLY ACTION
important Meeting Held at CONNER
cal Club to Urge South Killers to
Take Immediate Action.

The conciliatory committee on the
matter of settlement of the normal
cnool site difficulty consisting OF
Grant S. Youmans, M. R. Porter,
Il. H. kemper, E. S. Person and
r. E. Barron, met at the Commercial
club rooms Wednesday afternoon with
Atty. E. r. Sinkler, who represented
those lighting for the South Hill site
The purpose of the meeting. was to
urge the South Killers to get busy as
soon as possible, if they propose car,
rying the decision of Judge Temple
ton to the supreme court, that that
Jody may decide the matter at an
early date.
Minot now wants the normal
school. The majority Of the people
do not care 50 particularly where the
So hool is to be located as they do to
locate it, and the entire city is de-
pending upon the "Reminiscences Of
those who favor the South hill tc
push the matter without delay.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-14
MOTOR CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS

The automobile men of the city are
enthusiastic in the movement for bet
ter roads. The Magic. City Motor
club has been organized, the object
of the association being to work in
unison with the county commission
ers and township officials in spend
ing and money raised by he auo
tax, to the best advantage.
Officers were elected as follows:
President, H. M. Shirley; vice
presidents, A. A. Robinson, H. L..
Halvorson Fred whitman, VIM. Muir
ray and Fred Dale; secretary, F. L..
Sherman; treasurer, H. H. Kemper.
Mr. and Mrs. c.. Cox are the proud
parents of fine ten pound daughter.
that arrived Saturday morning. Mrs
Cox is staying in the city for the
present at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs S. W. Bond.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-14
JUDGE DAVIS MAKES GOOD
ADDRESS AT STANLEY

Judge Davis, Minot, republican can
didate for Congress. spoke In the
court house hall Wednesday evening,
when a good sized audience listened
to what he had to say on the issues
Of the day from republican stand
point. He laid the lash most unmer-
cifully to trusts, combines and mon
opolies, telling the voter that the
remedy lay in his own hands-name-
.ly the ballot box. 1t was the duty OF
every man to take an interest In
matters pertaining to government
and it was his duty to help eliminate
opportunities for amassdng fortunes
at the expense of the workngman
Concluding he urged the voters to
study the political situation consc-
entiously and calmly and he was not
afraid Of the outcome. The Hon.
Davis was attentively listened to
throughout-stanley Promoter.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-14
THE WIDE AWAKE TOWN

Logan .on-the-Soo looks to be, and
is a very small town, but a more
lively place cannot be found in N. D .
The people are always planning
for some means of enjoyment and
their plans prove good every time.
And everything they have is well at
tended.
The last social event, which was
given on Friday evening of last week
consisted of a delightful program,
spelling bee and lap supper ,All was
great success.
Mrs. William Hecker sang a beau
tiful solo. A quartet was rendered
by some of Logan's select singers,
which was much enjoyed. Miss Bes'
sic Grier Of Sawyer gave two readings
which were exceptionally fine. Al
of these numbers and many more
met with great applause and were
heartily enjoyed.
The spelling bee was successfully
carried out, Mrs. Teets, Miss Grel
and Miss Whitfield won in this feature
After this a delightful lap supper
was served.
"All this in one evening. DOM
say Logan is a dead place.
"A Subscriber.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-14
CR0NNA AND C0RR|GAN
TALK FOR LAF0LLETTE
Prominent Speakers Talk to Large
Crowd at Opera House Saturday A.
ternoon. ~r"'

Senator A. J. Gronna and former
Asst. Atty. Gen. Walter D. CORR
gan Of Wisconsin spoke to q very
large crowd at Jacobson's opera house
Saturday afternoon. They are strong
supporters Of LaForlette, whom they
claim IL entitled to the support Of the
progressives Of North Dakota. MI.
Corrigan made one of the most elo-
quent addresses ever heard in Minot.
He attacked Roosevelt in many par
ticulars. He accused Roosevelt Of be'
ing In favor Of the reciprocity meas
ure and says that Teddy forced Tane
upon the people. @.
Senator Gronna commended LaFol-
lette for his stand for q tariff com
mission, and his fight against Can
adam reciprocity.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-14
CE0RCE.E...>DU|S.F0 FOR
NATIONAL. ..C0h :: =.
M|T|'T[E i: -. :. =. .

While the Independent does not
pretend to be Democratic. paper, We
realize that many of our: readers are
democrats and we want to saw rust
word concerning one Of the candi-
dates for Democratic National Com
nlitteeman. George E.. Duis OF Grand
Forks has worked most :unselfishly
in the interests of his party, and he
has never asked any favors Of that
organization prior to this time. 1t
seems only fitting at this time that
thu Democrats elect him as their
National Committeeman.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-14
JAMES BUCHANAN M. !. :.
MAKES VISIT TO MN0T
Progressive Candidate for Governor
in the City Today-says LaFo'Ietts
VIII Get Fifty-five per cent Of Re-
- Il"
publican Votes.

James buchanan, republican candi-
date for governor of the state, on the
Progressive ticket, is in the city to-
day. He called at the Independent
office ana talked for a Short time of
present political conditions. He said:
am sure that LaFollette is going
10 wa at the Presidential primaries.
He will get fifty-fve per cent of ali
the republican votes cast. Roose-
Welt will get about 80 per cent and
Taft about ten per cent. L find that
the Taft sentiment is gaining little,
many voters considering that Roose-
welt has not treated the big fellow
squarely."
Mr.. Buchanan has been making .
number Of political addresses. At
York, where himself and Senator
Gronna were stranded Wednesday
tolHlHS ny reason VI snowy autOmO-
bile roads, arrangements were made
fer meeting and in an hour a crowd
of $50 gathered.
Pure bred Buff Orpington eggs for
sale, 81. 90 per setting Or IS 90 per
hundred Call or address, I. T. Zook,
Plural phone On, Minot r 4........
-. 3--14-t5*
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-14
ELMER A. LA|NC DIES
FROM APPENDICITIS
Prominent GIenburn Man Passes
Away This Morning-Had Been
Prominently Engaged n Farming
Was Member of De MoIay Com.
mandery.

Elmer A. Laing, a prominent buai-
died this morning from short illness
from appendicitis. Mr.. Laing was
about forty years of age and leaves
wife and two children: He was en-
gagged in the farm implement business
and in recent years had been con-
Quoting large farm near that place.
He was a first class citizen and leaves
a host of mourning friends.
Mr. Laing was a Mason, being
member Of De Molay Commandery of
this city.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-14
MlNoT LONG ON ELECTIONS

Minot is long on elections. 1t has
just been discovered that the term Of
F. B. Lambert, park commissioner
will expire soon, and a city election
will be held March 10, the date OF the
presidential PRIMARIES, to elect mem
Der for this position. Mr.. Lambert,
we understand, is a candidate for the
place. He's good safe man and
the voters could do no better than Re-
turn him. Park commissioners are
elected for five years.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-14
BETTER FARMING
EXPERT HAS ARRIVED
W. A. Peck, a Practical Man, Has
Charge Of Minot Territory-A
Young Man With Every oua'ifica-
ton.

W. A.. Peck, who is sent here BY
the Better Farming association, a.
rived today. He will leave tomorrow
returning about March 25. Mr..
Peck has had charge of large ranch
st Lavina, Mont, for some time. ne
is a graduate of the University OF
Minnesota, and was connected VITA
the U. S, department OF agriculture
for five years, in charge Of Farm ESQ
Monies.
Mr.. Peck is a practical farmer
having been reared on an Indiana
farm. He has made study OF aG1,-
culture in all Of its phases.
TN my experseuca" he saad' !
have found the tendency in any com
munity 10 to stick to the money efo1.
In the south, the farmers continue -
crow cotton untn The soil - -
povsrashed. n the middle west Il =
corn and In the WEI II 10 whsat.
Mr. Peck y hsre 70 lend IN asaass-
ance that 10 en- for those VINO -
to farm under ~ direction q ~ -
socoa1lo0.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-14
Mccoy HAS NET.
:. R0P0uTAN STORE
Ladies stock Of Ready to Wear Gar
snents and Furnishings Is Very CON-
plete.

One would scarcely know the Nc
Coy Department store since the work
Of remodeling has been completed.
We doubt if any store in the large
cities can show a finer lot of fixtures.
The ladies ready to wear line is COM
plete in every detail, and it would
be hard to find a better assortment
Of up to date merchandise and at
better prices in the larger cities than
can be had at this place.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-14
ELsBERRY SETS 'EM UP.

The Independent force is indebted
TO J. E. Elsberry Of the Riverside
Dairy for two gallons of prime butter
mix. If anybody has been laboring
under the false impression that print
ers never indulge in anything like
'buttermilk, its time they had become
wise. AS one Of them remarked, 1t
invigorates but does not inebriate.
No more torpid nvers around this
joint Well throw physic to the dogs
but not Ellsberry's buttermik.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-14
fLSBERRY WILL
HOLD BIG SALE:
- ID XII
Fine Chance to Buy Some Tested
Mich cows-Some Choice Cattle to
Be eo,d. ..,t .

j.; b. Elsberry, Of the Riverside
dairy who is going toto the thorobred
cattle business exclusively, is adver-
Using to sell all of his grade mich
COWS and considerable choice young
stock. Advertisement appears else
where in this issue. The cattle
have all been tested by the state and
are in fine shape. Mr.. Elsberry
bought the best cattle he could Sc
cure and they are disposed Of at
this time because Of no fault. The
sale will be held March %.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-14
BOYER & L|NDbfRC'S
STORE T0BE ENLARGED
Building to Be Extended IS Feet and
Elegant New Fixtures to Be In
stalIed-Stock Increased Extensive
ly.

The popular Boyer & Lindber&
clothing store is to undergo some very
extensive improvements soon. Jonl
Ehr, who owns the building in which
the store is located, will begin early
in the spring, the work of extending
the bidding to the alley, distance OF
6t5 feet.
Mr.. Boyer, while in the east, order
ed new oak fixtures, glass cothins
cses and other fixtures, which viii
make this one Of the very finest cloth
ing stores in the state.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-14
FARMERS WELCOME
TO REST ROOM

Mrs. Jos. Hunt, who 10 now In
charge Of the Farmers rest room.
basement of the Masonic temple. says
that the farmers are always more
than welcome to make that place
their headquarters. Mrs. Hunt Is a
farmers wife, having lived on North
Dakota farm for seven years, and ~
a girl resided upon farm. She's the
right kind OF woman for . place Of
that kind, and always mixes tho tar
mers and their families feel more
than welcome.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-14
MINOT GIRLS ARE
STATE CHAMPIONS

The Minot Girls basketball team
defeated the Darlington team in this
city Friday night, the score being 16
to 3. This makes the Minot girls
team the champions of North Dakota
The same night Grand Forks de-
feated the Minot boys team Is to
"a. Grand Forks has one Of the
best teams in the state and Minot had
not hoped to win this game.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-14
COOK HAD FINE TRIP.

F. E. Cook of Logan went to
Whitewater, Wis, with Major Person
and accompanied the two carloads OF
Hooded cattle to Minot, arriving
Tuesday. Cook said he had fine
trip home, as all he had to do was
n milk % head Of cows night ana
morning on the floor Of the cars
and believes he must have wasted $50
worth of the fine lacteal fluid. While
in Wisconsin he selected sixteen nrst
class cattle.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-14
BRANCH ADDS
ch,LpREN's DEPARTMENT
Preparing for Big Easter Sale, An
nouncement Of Which Will Appear
Next Week.

The Branch store has added ohil-
dren's department, with dresses ana
coats for children between the ogee
Of one and fourteen yeaTo. The
store recently received large stock
Of ladies' and misses coats. suits
waists, petticoats, oorsetA under mus
Inns. etc., which win be placed on
sale ut q bargain. NJ. CHASER, VIZ
was IN the east, states that much q
the stock was bought direct from thu
manufacturers and says they are PIC
ed strictly right. WakcA for tho .
nouncement next Wook.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-14
CIGARS FROM MANILA
AND MEXICO

The independent is indebted to
n. J. Coddngton for some choice CT
CARS. sent by his brother, F.. A. Cod
dington, from the Philippines. His
brother has been superintendent Of
the publication department OF the
government at Manila for years. MI.
Coddington, while in Mexico bought
some Mexican cigars, and gave US
chance to pass Judgment on them as
we'll.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-14
BOUGHT $4,000
WORTH Of TIRES

The Minot Vulcanizing and Auto
Supply Co. have just purchased 310.-
900 worth of automobile tires, besides
have stocked up extensively in auto
accessories. This is the only exclu-
sive tire and auto supply west Of the
Twin Cities and the auto owners OF
the western part of the state have
learned that the institution can save
them money during season.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-14
ELks HOLD ANNUAL ELECTION

The following officers for the Elks
lodge for the ensuing year We're elect
ed at a largely attended meeting on
Saturday night:
Exalted Ruler-Harvey F. Hamtl-
ton.
Esteemed Leading Knight--Halvol
L. Halvorson.
Esteemed Loyal Knight-Ben HUT
Esteemed Lecturing Knight-G. 8.
Wooledge. {.
Secretary-John L. Fahey.
Treasurer-Robert E. Barron.
Trustee-W. s. Bond.
Tyler-James J. Dryer.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-14
CAN'T FORGET
GEORGE WASHINGTON

Peter Vandenoever tells Of dining
at Canadian hotel short time ago.
The proprietor, a big Englishman, re
marked: well, this h Ash Wednee
day, and tomorrow Is Washington
birthday. Three cheers for Wash
ington. The way the fellow gave
the cheers made Pete mad and he
remarked: "That man Washington
carried nasty musket for the John
nies. didn't he?" The hoel proprietor
sneaked OF.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-14
BASE BALL RUMoRo.

Cook, who managed the famous Red
Wing base ball team last year, has
written Minot parties, in hopes OF
securing the management Of the Mi
not team this year. McGarry, who
played third base for Minot two years
ago, will manage the Valley City team
this year.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-14
THE ROUGH WRITER. I"

Ben Whitehead has started q po-
litical publication at Bismarck which
he has named "The Rough Writer
Ben is an able writer and will touch
up the high spots in each county in
the state. @
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-14
NOUNTRA|L COUNTY
SOCIALISTS ACTIVE
Select Complete County Ticket n
Convention Held at Stanley satur-
day.

The Socialists Of Mountrail county
met in convention at Stanley Satur-
day and nominated complete county
and legislative ticket. In some To-
calities in the county, the Socialists
are very numerous and it is siad that
there will be quite q surprise when
their votes are counted in the fail.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-14
BURLINGTON FARMERS
BUY REGISTERED STALLION

A company Of Burlington farmers,
consisting Of M. d. Graham, G. @.
Almy. n. A. Kluvsr, John W. Drum
mond and o. K. Spires have pG-
chased : two ysar old registered Per
chsron stallion. Weighing 1850 pounds
from Finch BEos. q Jo.et, ~.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-08-26
ARE UNDERTAKING
A VERY LARGE JOB
Telegram by United Press,

Telegram by United Press.
London, Aug. 26.- Bad children are
in for a bad time when new league,
formed to combat "indiscipline" in
home and school, gets to work. The
league aims to teach parents how 10
control their children, and has the sup
port Of 1900 distinguished persons, in
eludlng Cardinal Bourne, Rev, f d.
Meyer, Archdeacon Sinclair, the Duke
Of DeYonshire, Earl and Countess of
Meath, Viscountess Hood, Sir George
Reid, and Mrs Bramwen Booth. Their
principles are the eXacton OF instan-
taneous and unQuestioning obedience
from children from their earliest years
and The continual installation OF ideas
Of order, obedience, industry, ooncen-
tration, punctuallty, politeness, pat
riotism and loyalty
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-08-26
ROOSEVELT SAYS ADVERSE
TESTIMONY MERE HEREsAY
Telegram by United Press

Telegram by united fIess
oyster Bay, Aug 26.-Col Roose-
velt today characterized the testimony
Of ex-Gov. Odell and Jno. D. Archbold
before the senate committee as hear
say" and gossip and expressed the wish
that the committee would summon Col
lector Of the Port Of New York L,eD
to testify. Collector Loeb was Roose-
velt's secretary in 1904, and Roosevelt
wants the committee to hear his story
OF what was said in the conference be-
tween Hartman and Roosevelt regard
ing campaign contributions. Collector
Loeb visited Col. Roosevelt last night
and the Colonel said he told him if he
was called he was willing to 80 ana
testify to everything. Roosevelt said
he and Hartman never spoke of Har-
riman contributing 10 his campaign. In
response to a cablegram from Hearst
asking him to explain the visit OF
Archbold and Rogers to the White
House, Roosevelt said the attitude OF
the Standard Oil was the same after