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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17

dren Of Ward county have their sdu.
cational welfare at stake, Is the
means to justify the ends Of one mans
wishes. That Mr.. Warren intends "a
hold onto the Office until the Ides Of
Nov. 1914. Is apparent. Now that
there can be no doubt in anyone's
mind in putting the "blame where il
belongs" the commissioners should
declare, in resolution, a policy per-
tanning to the superintendent ex-
Pense account for the year beginning
July l, 1913, and ending June 80, 1914,
viz:
First-Allow deputy's salary of
$1,000 for one year. This complies
with the law and construction and
practice of every other county in the
state.
Second-Allow maximum travel
ing expense account Of $500 for the
year This would be $500 more than
any other county ever spent, therefore
fair to Mr.. Warren.
Third C0nfine the allowance by
auditing to these limits.
This policy would save to the coun-
ty $7424 in one year. If Mr.. Warren
finds any fault to this policy let him
less diligence in his work.
In his letter Of May IA, Mr.. Warren
said: Il am writing this letter to in
form you that we cannot visit your
SCHOOLS or do any other work
requiring travelling expense" ION an
allowance OF $19O.8O for two months
expense in midwifery. Chapter 132,
Session Laws of 1918, on subject Gre
moval OF Ohicers," applies in case he
attempts to make the above promise
his rule.
Warren Sends Compliments.
Since ! began this discussion Mr..
Warren has written and sent me
(June 81 very complimentary let
ter-not complimentary from the Ian
guage he used but because of the re-
Election it portrayed exhibiting meta
physical proof that my process of rea-
soning has touched chord near the
tenderness Of his conscience. Robt.
Burns has described Mr.. WIS feelings
in such classical style that I shall
give the substance Of his letter in
Burnes' lines, viz:
Oppressed with grief, oppressed
with care,
a burden more than can bear
/ sit me down and sigh:
. life! thou art CALLING load,
Along rough, weary road
TO wretches such as l."
When we recall that but a short
lime ago, Mr.. Warren received prac-
'lcally the unanimous vote, in 1912 re-
:eived but 80 per cent Of the total
,ote, who can but recall the lines of
Vim. G. Bryant:
Truth crushed to earth shall rise
again
Ihe eternal years Of God are hers.
3ut error, wounded. writhes in pain,
And dies among his worshippers."
In behalf OF the tax payers and the
educational welfare, am,
Very respt.,
Geo. T. Murray.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17

Somebody ought to take "Sister''
johnson out in the back lot and in a
nice ladylike manner tell him what a
goose the Reporter has made of itself.
Minot is good city, about the best in
the state, and there are but compar-
atively few loafers. Our people are
too busy to do much lounging and
about the only loafers we have seen in
front Of the postoffice are handful
OF the Reporters readers waiting for
the daily vomit.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17

Our attention has been called to the
fact that there are few flies in Minot
this summer. The citizens of Minot
have made united war on the pests
and as result several million less
~of them have appeared Never were
the back lots and alleys kept SO clean.
No place for them to breed and feed.
Less sickness, less Doctors and under
takers bills. When boy we remem-
Der many thot flies were necessary
to the health Of community. They
were dubbed scavangers and called
blessed.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17

Judge Bagley, writing for the Gran.
vile Herald, deplores the fact that
Gobernor Devine has not received
more political recognition. We think
he has made mighty fine record, tho
we'd be perfectly willing to see him
go even farther. He's been Superin-
tendent of Public Instruction, Lieu
tenant Governor and Governor, a
good deal farther than most of us
travel.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17
Alton Farmers Meet.

The Alton Farmers club met re-
Gently at the home of Mr.. Ole Huso,
on Sunday afternoon. Nearly all the
members were present, and an enjoy
able time was had. This club is doing
no regular work during the summer.
months, but takes this way Of keep
ing together until fall, when the US
ual Farmers Club programs will be
resumed. Mrs. Huso served fine
lunch and all went home well pleased
with their entertainment.
Next meeting will be held at the
home Of Ole Johnson, Sunday, July
goth.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17

Without penalty for its violation.
brewers and distillers no longer ap-
pear afraid of the Webb law, which
prohibits the shipping of liquor into
prohibition territory except for per-
sonal use. In the last sixty days the
state had been secured by agents of
concerns offering for sale powders
and tablets from which substitutes for
beer can be made.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17

The Independent last week began a
series of illustrated articles on the
Panama canal which is nearing COM
pletion. These features are bound to
be interesting, as they contain vast
amount of valuable information.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17

If wheat is actually. placed on the
free list by the new tariff bill, that
will be another good reason why the
farmer should cut out raising it as his
main crop. The Canadian wheat
would come pouring into this country,
driving the prices of our own product
down.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17

were Of the highest class and much
appreciated. This will probably be
the last Chautauqua held in the Arm
Dry. The management can hardly
hope to make it financial success
until arrangements are made to hold
the Chautauqua in the woods where
camping can be made one of the
pleasant features.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17

The Chautauqua which closed this
week was not the financial success
that we hoped it would be, altho the
Armory was comfortably filled for
each program. The entertainments
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17

The Independent urges its advertis-
ers to pay more attention to their
change of copy. Our advertisers
should remember that the Independent
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17
BY Minneapolis Ornamental
Iron Co., iron work only = 1880. 90
Iron work with bar
$4,000
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Iron work with bar
i treadS ----- 13lO.O
Moved by Mr.. Truax that the bid Of
Olson & Mattson for the furnishing
and erecting of three fire escapes Is
per plans and specifications furnished
by ]. G. Woodruff, architect, but using
bar treads instead of corrugated. for
the sum Of $1694.45, be accepted and
contract awarded to them. Motion
seconded by Mr.. Murphy and carried.
Moved by Mr.. Truax that a levy Of
$45OOOOO against all taxable propertv
in the district be made for school pur-
poses. for the present year. Motion
seconded by Mr.. Murphy and carried,
all members present voting in the az
| firmative.
Moved by Mr.. Murphy that the fol-
w: N. WEIGH Mfg. Co., invita-
t6Cions - S26.66
Consumers Power Co., long dis
lance call 40,
y. r. Dearmin. repairs at Sun
Walkers Minot Greenhouse. 1'4o
geronlums - ---- 100
". Mccarthy, cleaning Chin
shaw-walker Co., filing indexes i I'm
=. b. Reed Sto. E Tfr. Co., cart
0ke 26N
5. w: Nicodemus, school census
ana kilograms --------- 63;OI
Jacobson & Fugelso, garden
nose and grass catcher 49, Ir.5O
bovey- Shute Lumber Co., Lum-
Der NJ. T. dept sno
City Of Minot, water for June rT.77
optic Publishing Co., legal no.
t!CeS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 707
Motion seconded by Mr.. Truax and
carried "''"
Moved by Mr.. Murphy that the sup
ply committee look after purchasing
supplies for the schools at once. Sec
onded by Mr.. Truax and carried.
Moved by Mr.. Murphy that the re-
ports OF the clerk and treasurer be
turned over to the finance committee
Tor checking up and their recommen-
cations. Seconded by Mr.. Truax and
carried. -
Moved by Mr.. Murphy that the res
ignation of A. j. Brunner as treasurer
OF the district be accepted to take Eff
1ecC When his successor is appointed
and qualified. Seconded by Mr.. Truax
and carried.
Moved by Mr.. Murphy that the mo-
ton accepting the resignation of Mr..
Drummer be reconsidered and that It
be laid upon the table until the next
meeting. Seconded by Mr.. Truax and
carried
Moved by Mr. Murphy that the bids
for depository of school funds be laid
on the table until the adjourned meet
ing to be held on July 20, 1918. Sec
onded by Mr.. Truax and carried.
President Tompkins appointed
standing committees for the year as
follows:
Committee on School Property and.
H. Tompkins, chairman:
A. j. MCDANIEL and Francis ]. MUIR
ply.
Committee on Finance-Francis J.
chairman; ]. H. Tompkins.
and j. G. Smallwood.
Committee on Teachers-A.. j. Nc.
Camel, chairman; j. G. Smallwood.
md G. F. Truax.
Committee on Text Books-C. F..
rruax, chairman, and A. ]. Mccain.
Tell.
Moved by Mr.. Murphy that the.
Board adjourn to meet at 8 o'clock
?. NJ. on July 90 1918. Seconded BY
Mr. Truax and carried.
IS. W. Nicodemus, Clerk.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-14
Criticises Great Britain For eign Office for Huerta
 Recognition"
WON'T CREDIT STORY
at State Department and Talks With Bryan, But Only
 as to Mexico.

Washington, Aug. 13.-Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson issued a state ment today in which he denounces as a suhterfuge the British foreign office explanation, which explains that Great Britain recognized Huerta only as the provisional president and that subse- quent recognition was due to the con- gratulatory speech of Ambassador Will son to the diplomatic corps.
 Mr. Wilson does not yet admit the authenticity of the cabled statement of the British foreign office, but he stands by his criticism and challenges the records of the State Department for proof of his charges.
 Soon after Mr. Wilson issued this statement he turned up at the State Department, where he had confer ence with MT. Bryan, but it was stated that MT. Wilson's views as to Great Britain were not discussed. but mere- ly matters relating to the embassy at Mexico City.
 As the ambassadors statement was cabled very widely today, it is thought here that it will demand notice from the British foreign office and that of flee will deal, of course, with the State Department and not with Ambassador Wilson
 It is not according to diplomatic us- age that the official of one govern ment shall criticise the motives or acts of another friendly government and Mr. Wilson's statement not only criticises Great Britain motives, but seeks to establish and prove that Great Britain and Spain were the prime movers in the speech in which Mir. Wilson admits he delivered, but merely as the mouthpiece of the dip lomatic corps at Mexico City.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-14
SPAlLDIN BOOSTING
 FAIR IN LITTLE ROCK

Little Rock, Ark. Aug 13.-H. G.. Spaulding. secretary of the Pine Bluff Chamber of Commerce, is at the Lit tie Rock Chamber of Commerce today on his way home from Northern Ar kansas Practically the entire sum mer has been spent by MT. Spaulding in the mountainous recesses of the State. He will remain in this city the remainder of the week.
 Although one of the reasons for my being ia Little Rock, said MT. Spaulding. ''is an interest iH the re- union of the agricultural agents or. the final day of the boys >encamp- mcnt school, l am also completing plans for the live stock fair which is to be given at Pine Bluff October 16 to 22. This is the only fair, conven- tion or public gathering of any kind which ever lasted over Sunday. Eevry effort is being made to make 1t one of the most successful in the history of the association"
 Mir. Spaulding is one of the speak CTS at the meeting of the agricultural agents He will discuss live stock agricultural and commercial matters.
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SITUATION CLEARS
 AT MEXICO CITY
WASHINGTON NOW BELIEVES THAT PRESIDENT WILSON'S
 PLAN WILL SUCCEED.
Official Statement of Lind's Inyestiga. tiOn to Be Made Probably
 Today.

Washington, Aug. 13.-The adminis- tration today in every quarter exhibits the feeling that the policy of Presi- dent Wilson will succeed in Mexico. It is unofficially stated that MT. Lind reported to the government today on his reception by the Mexican foreign minister, MT. Gambao.
 While this is not admitted by the State Department officials, it is under stood to be true that there may be in the next few days, perhaps tomorrow, an official statement from either the White House or the State Department describing definitely the nature, extent and limitation of Mir. Lind's instruc- tions for presentation to MT. O'Shaugh- messy, the United States charge d'af- fairs at Mexico City.
 It is said that Secretary Bryan will leave Washington on or before Satur- day for Lincoln, where Mrs. Bryan is passing some, time He said today that he had no intimation as to when Japan would file her reply to his last state ment.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-14
Decisive Victory Scored By Huerta's Army When Op-
 posing Armies Meet
IS END OF CARRANZA
Mexico City Now Believes United States Will Recognize the
 Huerta Government.

Mexico City. August 13.--Advices received late today from Torreon in- dicate that terrific fighting is still gong on there between the rebel and forces are still holding the advantage they gained, when the rebels were ambuscaded in the citys streets and moved down with machine guns.
 The rebels suffered in the first days fighting the most decisive de- feat ever administered in a Mexican revolution. The government is jubi lant over the outcome of the fight ing in Torreon and declares that the backbone of the present revolution has been broken, that Carranza is no further a menace to the govern ment and that he will either ask to sue for peace or lead his men as rov- ing bands of guerillas. The elimina- tion of Carranza, Hureta's friends say, will leave no further bar to re- cognition by the United States.
 The victory of the federals at Tor reon reveals General Bravo as a most capable strategist. After holding for a time with a small force he ord cred his men to retreat. The rebels, thinking the city was in their grasp. rushed into the streets and then when they had proceeded so far tha, retreat was impossible, federal gun opened fire. The rebels fought heroi- cally, but were unable to capture the gun and were moved down as they dashed forward. All who had pene- trated the heart of the city were kill ed, wounded or taken prisoners. The latter were tried and court matialed as traitors and immediately executed. More than six hundred are said to have died in this manner.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-14
Hays Grants Respite to Con- demned Murderer, Who
 Was to Hang Today
IS BUT IS YEARS OLD
Shot Young School Teacher at Home of Her Father Near Fay.
 ettevillc.

Little Rock, Aug. 13.---Gov. G. w. Hays on Wednesday, afternoon granted respite until September II to Omer Davis, who was sentenced to hang in Fayetteville August IA for the murder of Miss Nellie Moneyhun, near Spring dale last winter. The respite was granted at the request of Judge Stap- les, who presided at the trial, Prose- cutting Attorney(Fuller and J. V. Walk CT, who was employed by the Money hun family to assist in the prosecution in order that petition asking for a communication to life Imprisonment may be presented to Gov. Hays.
 Davis is youth of Is years. He had no funds with which to employ an attorney. nor to take an appeal to the supreme court when convicted. While the youth awaited execution, even the officers began to show sympathy for him, it being the general belief that Davis was not real bright about some things.
 Davis shot Miss Moneyhun, a school teacher, at the home of her father killing her instantly. He had called on the eve of his departure for Cali fornia, to bid her farewell, and when told of her engagement to another asked to speak alone to her. Miss Moneyhun went into the hall with hin and he shot her. He then shot him self in the head, the bullet merely grazing 1t. He was tracked through snow by blood, and captured.
 The indications are that Davis wil be commuted. He would not hay, been hanged Thursday, had the re spite not been granted. for Sheriff Caudle of Washington county had beer informed respite had already beer granted, and neglected to build a scaf fold.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-14
TRIED TO PASS
 BOGUS CHECKS Henry Strickland and G. w. Boswell, White Men, Ar
 rested By Police
DID NOT GET MONEY
Had Several Forged Checks In Their Posses ssiOn.--One Claims to
 Be Mayor.

An important arrest was made last night when Night Chief w. D. Five ash and Patrolman Campster placed in the city jail Henry Strickland and c. w. Boswell white men, who are charg- ed with forgery, in attempting to pass a forged check and accessory to forg- cry
 Strickland is charged with attcmpt- ing to pass check supposed to be signed by Harry Trulock, but the signature is such a course attempt at initiating this gentleman's signature that no ono would be fooled by it. while Boswell is charged with haYing knowledge of the attempt nnd leing a party to making out the check, ard was overheard to remark, just after the bogus check was made aut i'll Fo- tis saloon that i've will have to be careful or we won't get this passed"
 Strickland had in his possession when arrested and searched several checks, some partly made out and
  rough attempts at initiating MT. Tru- locks signature, amounting to $126.0N. Strickland has been employed on MT. Trulock's plantation for some time and has heen in and around Pine Bluff for the past six months.
 Boswell, who claims that he is the mayor of Oak Ridge, Louisiana, arriv- ed in the city about one week ago from St. Louis, where he claims that he had been on real estate deal.
 The two men attempted to pass the bogus check on J. H. Talbot and Com pany, Ben Brannon and others. and were arrested few minutes after leaving the Owl Bar, where they had attempted to secure two drinks and the change with the check, which was for the sum of $25.
 Strickland is about B years of age while Boswell is apparently 50 and both have the appearance of ordinary workmen. Boswell's claim that he is the mayor of Oak Grove, Louislana, could not be verified last night.
 Both are safely lodged in the city jail and will probably have hearing this morning.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-14
CHIEF STEWART
 CAPTURES MURDERER
SAM JONES, WHO KILLED WILL MERRITT AND SHOT TWO OTHERS, TAKEN AT
 BRINKLEY.
Brought Back to This City This Morning and Lodged In Jail
 To Await Trial

Chief of Police J. Frank Stewart has again succeeded in locating and effecting the arrest of a criminal who is wanted for murder. The man located and arrested is Sam Jones. negrA who some time ago shot Will Merritt and his wife and attempted to kill own wife. He shot Merritt through the hand and in the left breast, knocked Merritt's wife in the head with a chair and shot at her. and shot his own wife, the bullet berakihg the woman's jaw.
 Mfritt was placed in local hos pital where he died in few days. Jones' made his escape immediately after he shooting and successfully evaded capture until yesterday. when Chief Stewart went to Brinkley. where he had located the negro. and placed him under arrest.
 A message to Chief w. D. Fveash last night announced the capture Of the negro, who is considered des- perate character. and who has q: police record.
 Chief Stewart arrived this morning on the early Cotton Belt train from Brinkley with Jones, who Is now lodged safely ia jail.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-14

and the only expense to be paid by the local authority is the expense in cured in the county where it is nec- essary to send survey party to do location work, and then only the board of the engineer and the salary of the men required to assist him is needed
 No charge is made for profits, plans specifications. inspection or supervis- ion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-14
VETERANS TO ELECT
 OFFICERS MONDAY

J. Ed Murray Camp No. .l0. United Confederate Veterans, will meet Sum day afternoon at 3 o'c.olK at the court house and all lnamba~s are urged to be present. The annual election of officers w:ii be hel1. ,he election having been postponed from the last meeting bee lse of ,he small attendance.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-14

-J. w. Tolson, of the Tedstrom Furniture. Company, and formerly on the police. force. is confined to his room with severe attack of appendi- citis and an operation may be neces- sary for his relief
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-14
JEFFERSON VASE
 FOR MISS WILSON

Washington, Aug. 13.-It was learned today that a plan is on foot among the members of congressional ladies to purchase the famous Thomas Jefferson vase belonging to Mrs. Morris Bain, widow of General Bain. and present it to Miss Jessie Wilson as a bridal gift
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-14

there will be revolution in this state, The people who elected me will not stand for my removal and you know it."
 Frawley insisted that nothing could be done and the interview closed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-14

On or about July the 23rd, 1913, lost or stolen one ten dollar gold
 piece used as a watch charm. A liberal reward will be paid for re- turn of same. Ben Brannon, 207
 Main street. 7-30 tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-14
THIS COUNTY WILL
 JET S46,323.60 Jefferson County to Be Al lotted That Sum By State
 Highway Commission
LAW IS BENEFICIAL
Bridge Building and Drainage Work Will Re Added as We'll as
 Road Construction.
Jefferson County'S Share

Under the new state highway law Jefferson county is to be ap- propriated $46,323.60, which is to * be used in road work, for con * struction of bridges and in drain age work in this county This amount is the largest appropriat- ed any other county in the state. except Pulaski county, which leads with an apportionment of $133,319.39.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-14

w. D. Atwood, of New Edinburgh, spent yesterday in the city on busi- ness. He came here to attend the monthly meeting of the directors of the Citizens Bank. He reports crops in Cleveland county in fine condition.